I don’t know anything about Stefan Johansen, who is one of several central midfield players Celtic are tracking, but I’m pleased we’re scouting for this area. There’s no question we are missing a penalty box predator but you could make a case that the sense of calm and control exerted by Victor Wanyama in the middle of the park is a more telling absence.
Nir Biton has all the potential to get there eventually but it’s going to take him time. He reminds me of Ki, who a couple of seasons ago was fifth choice central mid for Celtic, behind Brown, Wanyama, Ledley and Kayal. This season I’ve watched him collect and distribute, close space and bring shape to a struggling Sunderland team.
I’ve also watched a bit of Barry Robson since his return to Aberdeen. Despite his advancing years he remains one of the most intelligent footballers in the game. His arrival in the Celtic midfield six years ago changed Celtic into a winning team. You don’t need Pele for this role, just a tactically aware athlete.
How many accountants does it take to tell you that losing circa £1m per month is not a good idea? Lots, apparently.
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3-4
3-4
Mon looookassssss
Dexter
CQN says Jamesy has no bottle :(
3- 4 excellent penalties from Gala
We need to score here
Balde
Mon my namesake
Sudden death now
4-4
Amido 4-4
cool as you .ike
Mon bobo
AMIDO CHIP
Class from the big fella 4-4
Pure Class 4-4
C’mon ZAluska
Cool chip into net. 4-4
Balde brill
Cheeky
That’s confidence
Twisty – you were right!
T4
cmon lukaz cmon
Some pen from Balde.
All on Lukas now
So close, well done Bhoys
Dinner time!
They win
All over, unlucky lads!
Gala win 5-4. Unlucky, the young Hoops!
T4
Who cares – great gane
SO SO PROUD> BRILLIANT TO BE A TIM>
Celtic lose on penalties. A moral victory.
Bugger
unlucky bhoys
poor wee Jamsie
4-5 Turks win cup. Well done our young “Turks” HH
Unlucky tic
No disgrace in losing on pens
they win
no shame in that – great performance from the youngsters against practically a first team anan expensive one at that.
Absolutely brilliant from the Lhads.
How good was Big Amidos pen?
Refreshingly fantastic
Disappointing ending but much to take out of that.
Seeing how the Turkish team celebrated after it they really wanted it.
Shows how well our Bhoys did.
Hard luck Bhoys. A great game to watch. The Turks are celebrating. A proper match!