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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Great performance from everyone…henderson, fisher,, and co. we have to push these bhoys on now. We can’t hold them back.
67 heaven – kevjungle is. In a cupboard gnashing his teeth !! Hh
You could tell Gala had spent all week practicing penalties and us?
It is this attention to detail that let’s us down time and time again.
Sack the Board.
PF ayr. Why when we have just watched a young team play superbly against one of the last 16 teams in the CL do you have to mention the cretins from the other side of the City ? If your going to bring them up why not bring up other diddy teams just like them E.Fife Stenhousemuir etc ? This night belongs to Lennie and his young Bhoys.H.H.
joe filippis haircut
18:50 on 12 January, 2014
Lennie and the SSM want to bring the crowds back to Celtic Park and at the same time save money ? Stop buying so many foreign players and play the youngsters more you know it makes sense.
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Like Biton and Balde and Antajic ;-)
Flippant CSC
And Galatasary fans all flew home on their magic carpets…happy.
Time for the darts.
Sterling performance from the young bhoys
Means jack if we don’t play tho
I’d like to see biton, henderson, rogic, all given a run out for more than a few games..young fisher has come on well…pukki..you better work your ass off cos young atajic is coming for ya…
16 roads,
Time for the pub for me buddy!
JFH, what’s the problem with East Fife? They are not a diddy team!
Been off CQN since Christmas due to illness only peeking in when feeling fit.
Just back from mass to discover young JOHN HERRON got a start today.
How did the youngster do?
I will get to see the game later on Celtic TV but just wanted a wee heads up.
James Forrest’s first ever competitive penalty miss for Celtic, I believe. Prefer to remember that belter vs Ajax. A young side holding Galatasaray to nil over 90 mins? Credible in anyone’s language. Good day all round.
Was there a 3rd/4th playoff in which Trabzonspor humped Ajax? That would really be the cherry on top!
The wee runt that took the 3rd pen should have been sent off for slapping Dirk twice.
JFH
Because I wanted to …
Together with the fact that my post was pejorative and relevant given the comments made by other posters re Galatasary’s over celebration
Sufficient explanation for you ?
Dont like losing any game but this trip IMHO has been a success There are many positives about the young guns at our club.
Well done to Neil for giving them a chance, Nir Biton grows in my estimation every time I see him,Pass & move into space.
Simplescsc
Proud to be a Celt!!
BakuBhoy. Sorry have to disagree with you fella they let those other cretins from Ibrokes gub them makes them a real diddy team in my book. H.H.
GG
Hope you’re on the mend. Best wishes to you and your family.
When’s the DVD out :–)
It was great listening to a commentary that didn’t mention thems once or make snide comments about us or our Club.
Back to reality next week!
Delighted for them all today.
Big Briton reminded me of George Connelly the way he strode abt the park.
So what will we spend the Antalya money on???!
PF ayr. It in my opinion it is no wonder the MSM believe we Celtic fans cant wait to play the died team again as we spend so much time talking about them. This is a night to rejoice for Celtic fans and to hell with the died team.H.H.
JFH, I spent my youth watching many teams being gubbed at Bayview, when the leagues were really competitive. Nobody had an easy time there!
I hope the Bhoys are already at the airport as half of them have school tomorrow…
HH
jude2005. Funny you should say that when we gubbed Hearts 7-0 I thought that.I actualy mentioned it on CQN but most disagreed with me.However,like you thats who he reminds me of.H.H.
Absolutely brilliant from the teenage Turkish tims XI :)
Henderson was great to watch – no fear!
Do win some cash from this tournament or is it just an appearance fee? Anyone khow much we get in total?
Facebook saying young Calvin Murray became Celtics youngest ever player tonight at 16 and 4 days.
Can anyone confirm???
BakuBhoy. Your giving your age away fella lol. H.H.
Sad news.
Daughters dog Homer had to be put to sleep today. Bad arthritis in his back legs. Couldnt stand at all at the end. He was a big Buddy loved his tea biscuits. She is in bits.
YNWA Homer rip.
EDB. Thanks for your wishes.
I’ve managed to shed over half a stone.
It’s an ill wind.
Sorry Miller
Really enjoyed that game and had a couple of glasses of red. Her indoors making a roast dinner, mair vino and Sherlock on at half eight….content! :-)
T4
JFH. Good point!
….PFayr supports WeeOscar 18:56 on 12 January, 2014
“You ghuys think this is cheesy
“Wait until the Ramsdens Cup if the orcs win it …..”
It is going to be an extremely weird experience for the Zombies, even in the parallel universe they inhabit, turning up for the final of a competition where no one knows what the trophy looks like.
A big day out at Easter Road right enough…
JFH
Some cant see talent imo.
Well done the young hoops, played well , I would love to see these guys getting game time over the remainder of the season . it is up to Neil and his coaching team to work with these guys to ensure we see the best of them in the 1st xi over the next few seasons
Tactically aware athlete needed
well maybe we have got one or two of those
tactically aware athletes waiting in the wings.
time to give them a good run in the first team .
start one or two and if we are 3 ahead get more of the bhoys on.
some great chances first half and kept going in the second
tired a bit late on but they were great to watch.
proud tim
HAIL HAIL