With Celtic a goal up midway through the second half yesterday, we tried something new. The back four became a back three, with three sitting in front of them. Adam Matthews pushed into right midfield leaving Izaguirre, Denayer and van Dijk across the back. To the left of Matthews was Scott Brown and Charlie Mulgrew. It was a useful game to experiment tactically as Inverness asked questions throughout.
The most striking feature of this three at the back with three sitters was that Matthews didn’t bomb forward when Celtic were in possession, as he usually does. He kept in line with Brown and Mulgrew. On occasion, they were 25 yards behind their nearest team-mate, which was a bit jarring to see, as it’s so rare.
This was almost certainly a dry-run for Astra on Thursday. Getting it right defensively in Romania is going to be key to the outcome. On their showing at Celtic Park, Astra are a decent passing team who enjoy being on the ball. They were less impressive in attack, as the Celtic defence and Craig Gordon did enjoy to stifle them, apart from one slip, and when we asked questions of their keeper and defence, they looked vulnerable.
I’m not sure Ronny Deila will be overly convinced that his experiments yesterday should be repeated on Thursday. Inverness carved us open several times late in the game, but at least we’ll hopefully not be trying something out there for the first time.
You can get copies of Caesar & the Assassin, Billy McNeill and Davie Hay’s accounts of managing Celtic from Jock Stein’s departure until the appointment of Liam Brady, signed by both Billy and Davie here. I’d a great chat with Billy today, he’s a man who knows how to enjoy his football.
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Benteke off for the softest of handbags
Dreadful decision
gearoid1998
17:12 on
2 November, 2014
There is no Old Firm
Both clubs plus managers players and ex players all believe there is, it means money
2-0 Pat’s
tricoloured ribbon
17:24 on 2 November, 2014
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:-(
Counter attack ?
….PFayr supports WeeOscar
17:19 on
2 November, 2014
Its a meaningless cup competition, which apparently to Celtic players is hugely important
St Pat’s win the Cup.
Prestonpans, Soccer am had Frankie Fryer’s away day in Villareal yesterday. Unfortunately they didn’t show the Celtic Submari banner which is a permanent fixture at El Madrigal.
When Celta scored their goal at the Camp Noulast night, there was a guy with the hoops on to the left hand side of the goal.
Tricoloured Ribbon, we will have to endure even more media mince over the next three months.
On Thursday, let’s be disciplined and focused which hopefully will benefit us.
gearoid1998
17:12 on
2 November, 2014
There is no Old Firm
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I concur my friend……here you may attend the fishul Belfast hootenany?
Big G an maself thinkin aboot it……need to tell wife fist and gauge her reaction.
Richter scale 1-10 methinks 11 :O)
Proudbhoy,
Aye.Molloy made a mess of it and Fagan pounced.
…….I bet wee chico is wickin’ his wee wips at the thought of seein’ his idol “Kwissy” Boyd miss a penalty against Celtic.
At least Paolosboots will be happy that. Pats won the cup…
Dallas
Down 3-0 real smash and grab stuff.
tricoloured ribbon
17:27 on 2 November, 2014
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No good .. Baz be upset if it was his fault.
Was always looking like pats win i think. 7 final defeats they have had.
Least it wasnt rovers or shels beat us.. That be hard to take.
BRTH 16:33
What is your opinion regarding lack of names being in the public sphere ? I do not agree with people having their names online, in papers, on tv before being found guilty. However, Dave Lee Travis, Cliff Richard to name 2 were named before due process yet ex-MPs seem to be given anonymity. One rule for others ?
Fist should be first,of course….though her fist may come into the equation :O(
Lionsroar@17.24
I see what you are saying but that does not mean that I or other supporters have to buy into that narrative.
One half of what was previously referred to as the “Old Firm” went into administration on Valentines Day 2012, they are currently going through the process of liquidation.
Maybe I am wrong in this and someone could point out when they exited Administration and paid their 276 creditors including my particular favourites the face painters.
DontbuyintothelieCsc
‘like the erst curst Hun in the bed of his treubleu Donawhu. ‘ – Finnegans Wake, James Joyce.
That Joyce (the greatest Irishman in history) knew a thing or two. he uses ‘Hun’ four times, ‘hun’ four times and actually uses the word ‘hunfree’ !! mon the TET
Joyce wrote Finnegans Wake in the 30s and hated the Nazis.
Prestonpans, damn. I was hoping for a Submari victory.
My son was at a football coaching course at Villareal last year and loved it. He said the people from the club they dealt with were fantatstic.
Villareal have done well so far in their first season back in the top division.
On the slopes of the creggan.. One morning in may
BT,
What’s the connection wae Paolosboots and Pat’s ?
Although I would have been happy to never play Sevco and clearly several on here agree, I fear we may be in a minority.Spoke to our ticket convener today, his phone has been ringing non stop with people asking can he get them a ticket.
St Pat’s fans with the trophy on the terracing there..
Authorities panicing…hahahahaha
VP@17.26
Only after seeing your post big mhan.
Explained to Bmcup Mrs has a big birthday coming up at Christmas and me being an incurable romantic promised a Valentines trip to NY( all in advance of the Belfast Hootenanny decision I hasten to add). Furiously trying to backtrack at the minute and ,much like Rankers,trying to rewrite history.
Would be great to see your good self and Gordy. Especially as we didn’t get to buy you that pint at our next Champions league away match from the Belfast Tim Malloys.
HH VP.
Four lads left their base with hearts young and gay,
Proudbhoy,
Seems like yer having a wee party there to yourself..;-)
Tri
Stayed in Dublin for a while. His parents still in Ireland but Leitrim I think.
I’ll ask him on his return when he visits KSC Thursday for the match…
villa1-2 spurs L
New Yoik with yir lovely missus v ole croans at hootenany? Enjoy New York mhate:O)
Will meet up one of the away gemmes in Europe after new year hh
Lambert scribbling away
gearoid1998
Sorry last post for yirsel mhate.hh
Had Villa 1 -1 in the predictor :((
Spurs where 9/2 after Bentekewas sent off and I never bet them..
Flukey defection..
What do the dubious goal panel do the rest of the week?
Jimmynotpaul, I’m with you in never wanting to play them.
However, there are Celtic fans I know who still think of them as being the same and are delighted we are playing them unfortunately.
No doubt Laurie fae Dennistoun will be on SSB tomorrow night delighted we will be playing the tribute act.
Dallas
Ended 1-3 sore one for a derby, Valencia reminds me of their champion winning team. Very counter attacking team actually reminds me of Dundee Utd of the 80’s
eddieinkirkmichael
17:44 on 2 November, 2014
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Fearless lads.
God bless them
The youth team won their game v Motherwell in the first round of the youth cup. Liam Henderson & Luke Tierney scored.
VILLA 1-2 SPURS ft