As Ronny Deila chose to leave first team players to their training duties, instead taking a fringe squad for Saturday’s friendly against St Pauli, Norwegian compatriot, Henning Berg, had a league game in Cracow, which Legia won comfortably.
Playing games is the best way to improve fitness but two games per week comes at a cost, fitness metrics are never as high ahead of the second game as they would be if pre-match preparation was a week long. With a day already lost to travel, Ronny clearly decided the players needed preparatory work for Warsaw more than the disruption caused by the pre-match-day preparation for St Pauli, the game itself, then post-match rest-day brought about by Saturday’s match.
Henning Berg rested most of his first team ahead of their second leg against St Pat’s (resulting in a home defeat in the league), and, perhaps mindful of not showing too much of his hand to Celtic, rested four players on Saturday. His team are also a couple of weeks’ training ahead of Celtic, which will be the major benefit Legia will hope to exploit.
While Celtic moaned about having to play three qualification rounds I’m sure Ronny will be happy he saw his team in competitive action against KR ahead of tonight’s game. There was enough about the first half in Iceland two weeks ago to remind him that an edge is needed, and it is not straightforward to find, even against such lowly opposition.
While Celtic progressed to the group stage in each of the last two seasons, the corresponding fixture to tonight caused some concern on both occasions. HJK Helsinki were eventually overcome 2-1 after taking a lead at Celtic Park two years ago, while we took an equally narrow 1-0 to Elfsborg last season. Celtic would go on to produce memorable and record breaking seasons, but the preparation gradient has proven to be steep.
Celtic’s major advantage could, conversely, be the partisan home crowd, who are sure to be switched on from kick off, but Berg’s team have not won any of their three home games this season. The natives are getting restless and could easily become frustrated, increasing the tension already evident on Legia. The first goal could be crucial.
No passengers tonight, Celtic, especially late in the game, when limbs tire.
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Ronny’s got B**** jeezaloo.
Looks like we are going to play it tight, with all our tall guys playing.
No Stokes or Griffiths ? looks like its the end of the bad bhoys at Celtic park
Neil clearly had no problems with players reputations and behaviour away from work, given Ronny Delia’s statements in ref to Tony Watt, i suspect we are seeing the early signals of just exactly what the new management team want in a Celtic shirt
Not a criticism from me
If this team selection is an early sign that Ronny doesn’t have “favourites” then I’m all for that. It’s all part of the whole game package but I do generally like hearing a team sheet with a couple of unexpected inclusions (or omissions).
Still think we’ll win by 2 clear goals.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Singing Detective
Slight Exaggeration.. but..
Why No?
Well..
Ah Goat Pukki.. awright..
That’s Alwiz Sumptin.. Ah Suppose?
McGregor? Lustig.. Ah hiv him fur RIGHT Back…
n.. the New Guy..
Jib-Jib..?
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Ronny sure Thinks a Loat Different fae Me..
Ah am Glad ,though
Fur if this Team falls oan It’s Elky
Then
Naebuddy wull be able tae
Blame
Poor Kojo?
Over tae You . Ronny..
This is YOUR GIG.. no Mine.
Good Luck..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Bold team selection. – I am fitting the adult size ” huggies” now – c’mon the hoops hh
No Emilio .Wtf?
HH
Stringer
More likely to be:-
Forster
Lustig Ambrose Van Dijk Matthews
Johansen Mulgrew
Berget Commons McGregor
Pukki
Only concern is the bold gamble of playing a new guy who hasn’t acquainted himself with the team yet – but onwards and upwards
Last night I posted:
clashcitybhoy
23:17 on 29 July, 2014
Seen a few suggestions on team lines for tomorrow tonight, so here is mine
1) don’t have anyone making their debut away from home in Europe
2) don’t play players out of position
3) stick to either a 442 or 4231 that players are used to.
Let’s hope manager is right and I am wrong .
Jon is probably a defensive move. We’ve been told he works hard, is organised and presses well. You can’t really say that about Leigh or Anthony.
Ronni Doesn’t Have Favourites….
Other Than His Scandinavian ‘Fair-Heided’ Boys..??
Good To See Matthews Getting A Game..
That looks like a 4 5 1 team in my opinion with pukki up front. Soon find out
Izzy injured? .., if not .. Strange
Matthews has had mixed success at LB
think we’re a bit lightweight in midfield
Mon the hoops …off oot to watch it with Ayrshire Tims
HH
If you put the lights out in a rubber room, is it still bouncy??
Jist in the door, interesting team selection..
Mon the Celtic..
Well Rony gets paid to make the hard decisions and he certainly surprised a few of us I just hope he has got it right as this is a huge game for us. Good Luck to Rony and the Bhoys.H.H.
fountainhall
Gallachers is now called Vinnies, great Big Guy if you head there
Like Doc, there is a couple of bars up Baker Street, just past Sportsters, up towards castle about 50 yards up the hill, is a good Celtic pub, can’t remember the name though
Evening all, hope the new guy is good. Bit of a risk to throw him into such a vital game. Mon the Hoops!
C’mon the Hoops
Just do it,
Ronny has gone with what he thinks will do the job,soooooo they will do for me.
Jo, of course. Mobile, CQN and standing on a bumpy train, with the girl next to me blaring out Beyonce from her headphones (seriously, is any of it going in her ear?) is a risky mix. Less risky than Ronny’s teamsheet, you might say.
Yes……
Ah am a great believer in Hivin a Few “Fair Heided” Guys In Ma Team Selections
But..
Na.. Ah Canny say that Ah an a Fan o Gingers..
Oh..They Mak Fine Fitba. Players..
Ah am no Speaking aboot That..
Ah jist Am no a Big Fan o.. Ginger Heided Guys..or Gals..
Specially,, Gals..
Why?
Ah Dunno..
But.. that is How Ah am.
Kojo
Still ,Laughin
If none of us saw that line up coming, neither did the opposition.
kdc
you allay my concers a little
vanishing spray in the EPL next year
Nerves a janglin awrite….. Just about managed to eat dinner!
Pub for game methinks…..need a drink, or three…
Unpredicted line up…..no bad thing if opposition can’t predict team.
Izzy either not 100% or Ronny expects high balls to be fired into our defence.
Mulgrew @ LB with AM ahead of ML? Would surprise me, but then again, already surprised at XI.
Keep it tight at back, and take any chance given.
Cmon the Celts!
Looks like Its sign up to Premier sports……or McKeller Watts?
For those watching at home, without Celtic tv…..
Do the good people of Iraq still enjoy watching goals? Or is there another place they go on line now….
Crypticmessagestofullbigbrother
Right, it’s almost beer o’clock so time to hear out. Enjoy the ride… ;-)
leftclicktic
Tonights the Night!
Mon The Ronny
In Malones table under TV . CQN Berenice on table HH
The roller coaster that is Celtic FC will take off in 30mins.
Make sure you are sitting comfortably and safely strapped in because this will take you where only Celtic can,if there is an emotion known to man we will be passing through it shortly. :)))
Cracking looking stadium, green and white with a smidgen of red…
The Good People Of Iraq..
Are Too Busy Runnin’ Away From The Jihadists..
Tae Bother About Fitba’ Streams….
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Good evening fellow Tims from a sunny California morning! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for our Bhoys, too excited to keep still at my desk.
C’mon you bhoys in green!! HH
Repost for anyone with Celtic TV in the UK or Ireland…
Guys – if you’re in the UK or Ireland and have a Celtic TV subscription here’s how to watch the game free, though I’m not sure if this is available for browsers other than Chrome :
Sign into Google
Go to https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon and search for zenmate
Should be first returned entry under Extensions, click on + Free to download and install
A valid email address is required to sign up to the extension
Once installed you’ll have a green shield in the top right of your browser, click on this and ‘Change Location’
Sign into Celtic TV, and away you go!
HH
Wee Eilish takes on the Kenyans 7.35pm.
Premier Sports is freeview prior to the game.On just now.
Who is on the bench tonight ? H.H.
Henke it says because showin anonymous it won’t allow?