Salzburg got back to winning ways on Sunday after losing 4-1 away to third-placed Rheindorf Altach immediately before the international break. The stats from that game are interesting. Salzburg enjoyed 60% possession but Rheindorf forced 66% more chances by playing on the break, scoring twice in the closing 10 minutes as Salzburg pushed for an equaliser.
A point on Thursday would be an acceptable result for Salzburg so they could be caught between trying to defend and playing their normal game. Either way it’s likely they will hold possession for long periods.
No team is completely dependent on one player but this truism is probably tested more by Salzburg and their talismanic striker, Jonathan Soriano, who has scored 26 times in 27 outings this season. Consider for a moment if we had such a prodigious striker………..
Salzburg coach Adolf Hutter must decide how far tp change his usual game plan. Salzburg’s entire strategy is to attack. They have scored 50 league goals already this season, twice as many as any other team, while their goals against record is within a handful of the majority of teams in the league.
My preference would be to tempt them out, have them fall between the two stools of playing their natural offensive game and the more cautious approach they may be tempted to play away in Europe. One note of caution, the Ajax team who beat Celtic comfortably in Amsterdam last season were shredded 0-3 by a counter-attacking Salzburg in the same venue a few months later.
Ajax failed to box clever, we can be smarter. Stop Soriano, closed-down space at the back and play on the counter.
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Thunder Road 1812
That team does it for me – let’s hope they do it for us…!
HH
weet weet weet(gbwo)
A lot of sense in what you say…I’d retire tomorrow, if you can get it arranged :))
Times like this I wish I was over 50.. 8)
Oldtim67
Friesdorfer
See you both on Thursday at 1.30
Corkcelt Ritchie BT et al
See you in the BV later in the afternoon
Kikinthenakas
roberttressell
Definately a Tim, genius, that slipped in under the radar
I could well be committing celtic heresy here but I don’t miss the CL one bit. The sky sports uberhype and playing against a desperate minor force somewhere from the continent have left me numb for years. Thursday feels far more like battle to me, one team against another, football rather than moolah will win us the match and we’ve got CP.
With the amount of formations,and different teams being put forward on here,if RD does not get a result on Thursday,he is going to cop it big time from around 70% of posters.
Everyoneanexpert.CSC.
Weet weet weet (gbwo)
who will we wait behind in queues,
especially at cash machines and post offices, and B&Q on a Wednesday,
JackandVictor cfc
Neil Lennon on TV3 in Ireland tonight for the Man C game.
Prediction for Thursday.
3-0 to the good ghuys.
Reckon we will rip them to shreds, big time.
Easy peazy
“Cereal Rangers haters”
Ha, comments like will at least “keep them regular”. Lots of roughage, and that’s just the women.
Problem is that when they do “go”, it’s always out their mouths, as manifested in FF
Hopefully some will get some porridge
I would not be overly confident that Zagreb can get all three points in Romania neither Salzburg or Celtic have found it easy there. I think Salzburg only won by a goal so I expect Astra to make things difficult for Zagreb in this Eastern European derby match.
Salzburg from what I saw of them against Celtic are suspect in defence and we had chances to win the game in Austria, granted they do have dangerous forwards and our defenders will have to keep high levels of concentration. Hopefully Denayer and Lustig are fit, Mikel is a top man when it comes to these European games. Great to have James Forrest back and he could well be our secret weapon against Salzburg. Agree with Paul, play it tight and hit them on the break.
Turkeybhoy,
I think Ronny has only used 15 or 16 players in the entire group stage campaign, in pretty much the same formation.
Imo he’ll go with exactly the same line up as either of the last 2 euro games with wee Jamesy in for Callum mac and the enforced change at rb.
HH
Roma loose last minute goal….
Man City just been handed a 92nd minute life-line!
CSKA 1 Roma 1.
Last kick of the ball even..
BT
Missed out there – the draw was 20/1 going into injury time! :-(
BT,
Big result for city.
I have been passed 2 Main Stand Rear tickets (Section ES1 Row D) for Thursday’s match – £20 each for anyone interested.
Report:
Celtic, offer NEW Contract tae..
Commons!
Whit?
Whit!,,, Check that..
Should Be..
WHY?
Bettah,,
Commons, is quite useless.. in furthering Celtic’s Euro Ambitions.
Against Superior Opposition.. like..
In Europe.
He Should Not play oan Thursday.. If he Duz.. Ah wull be surprised.
Sure, He kin score goals agin the Inferior Opposition.. but
We ur Abuilding a New n Improved Celtic..
Ergo..
Commons, is VERY Surplus tae Requirements.
At 31, he is Oan the Doon slope.. in Ma considered opinion..
His Best Days are Behind Him.
If Celtic,do Resign Him.. Ah wull be convinced that They wull Regret it.
Yes Sirreee Boab.. Commons, is History.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Sky Sport News near wetting themselves because Man city can now afford to lose to Bayern and still have a chance of reaching last 16 because CSKA score late equaliser against Roma. Pathetic, like City in CL. Hope Bayern hump them then Roma gub them in a fortnight.
Would be funny if the self proclaimed greatest league in the world lose two teams at the group stage.
By Alan Patullo
Eight English Premier League clubs are monitoring Rangers’ starlet Lewis Macleod with the idea of trying to lure the talented youngster away from Ibrox, according to reports.
The 20-year old has been in sparkling form this campaign, scoring eight times in 19 appearances, and his play has drawn interest from Everton and Burnley amongst other, who are looking to sign the player during the January transfer window
With James McArthur and Steven Naismith in his squad it’s apparent Everton boss Roberto Martinez values Scottish talent, while Sean Dyche’s struggling Burley side are desperately looking for attacking inspiration as they aim to avoid an immediate return to the English Championship. Crystal Palace are also looking to increase their burgeoning Scottish contingent.
Ally McCoist has already spoken about his desire to hold onto Macleod – who is contracted until 2017 – though he conceded any final decision would be out of his hands as Rangers’ financial woes rumble on in the background.
“Lewis is playing every week, enjoying his football and he is clearly developing and it goes without saying we want that to continue,” McCoist told the media earlier this month.
“I will be dictated to by the board and people who make decisions but certainly from a footballing point he is doing absolutely smashing and he is a key member of our squad and now the national squad.
“Time will tell if he can command a larger transfer fee than Alan Hutton. In the darker days of the last couple of years when the fans have been looking for something to grab hold of, Lewis Macleod is a shining star that we have all grabbed hold of.”
McCoist’s decision to replace Macleod with Kris Boyd 10 minutes from the end of Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Hearts drew the ire of the away support.
Macleod made his Rangers debut in a 4-0 League Cup win over East Fife in August 2012 and has never looked back.
With the exception of missing the final four months of last season through illness, he’s been an almost permanent fixture of the Rangers first team squad since that first appearance, and was recently rewarded for his stellar play with a call-up to the Scotland squad for the Republic of Ireland and England double-header.
Gary67
I asked this earlier — did I deliver a book to you yesterday?
If you and An Tierman used to tread the streets between The Rock Garden and Maestros then I must definitely know your face.
A Lot of folk I knew did the same trip.
Later, I did the legal work for Fixx and others and still act as a consultant to one of the original Nico’s operators.
brogan rogan trevino and hogan supports oscar knox, mackenzie furniss and anyone else who fights neuroblastoma
19:07 on 25 November, 2014
No, not ordered one, yet. The only part of me that remains from those days is a fine head of hair, different colour right enough!!!
May 20th 1989.
The Bride and Groom stand at the alter of a church.
The Minister ( for the church was a Kirk ) turns to the groom and says:
” Do you Sean ########, take Fona Elizabeth *********** to be your lawful wedded wife?”
The Groom at that precise moment says ” YES!” – really loudly.
“Well that was enthusiastic” says the Minister
” Sorry – Wee Joe Miller has scored” replied the groom as the mini earpiece falls out of his ear …………..
Relive the moment in Caesar & The Assassin
cqnbookstore.com
Gary67
My mistake, I delivered one to a Gary in Bearsden yesterday and thought that might be you.
My apologies.
It may prompt other leading Premier League clubs to look to Celtic, and vice versa, for the Parkhead side to try to repeat their success.
For all parties, another such move which could work would be for Arsenal to send Yaya Sanogo out on loan.
The French youth international is a player in who Arsene Wenger has great faith. Fans may argue too much, having started him ahead of Olivier Giroud in the Champions League against Bayern Munich last season; and his confidence has taken a dip with him still to score a competitive goal for the Gunners.
He is however clearly a talent. He scored four goals in one pre-season game against Benfica in pre-season, and netted twice for France’s under-21s to help them beat England 3-2 last week.
If Guidetti goes,worth a shout?.
brogan rogan trevino and hogan supports oscar knox, mackenzie furniss and anyone else who fights neuroblastoma
19:13 on 25 November, 2014
No worries. I’m Southside.
Gotta laugh at supper Ally trying to maximise the price sevco will get for MacLeod. He talks up his call up to the national squad after taking him out for their vital league game v Alloa.
They got £9m for Hutton. I predict maximum 2m for young Lewis.
Gary67
No problem.
Only southside Gary I can remember in the Rock Garden in those days had initials GS
SFA chief Stewart Regan admits to ‘slight concerns’ over Rangers financial position and that they are seeking clarity over Mike Ashley’s influence on the club
Governing body have their say on the financial plight of the Ibrox side and look for answers to some pressing questions
Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan has admitted he is worried about Rangers’ financial position.
Regan also revealed that the SFA are seeking to hold talks with Mike Ashley over his growing influence on the Ibrox club.
In an interview on the STV website Regan described how the financial situation is “concerning for the Scottish Football Association” and that he has been in contact with Ashley’s lawyers to seek clarity over ‘some slight concerns we have got’.
The Ibrox club have recently taken £3m in secured loans from Mike Ashley for short-term working capital and admitted they may not have enough cash to meet costs between now and the end of the year.
“Well obviously it is concerning for the Scottish Football Association,” Regan said.
“We would all like to see Rangers back to their winning ways as quickly as possible and to improve their financial position in order to bring more money to the game of football in Scotland.
“Rangers have got a strong economic impact, not just for Glasgow but for Scotland generally and the Scottish Football Association in particular.
“In that regard I know the fans and the association are desperate to see success again. We are desperate for stability.
“We’ve had a number of years of ups and downs now and I think we are hopeful they we will get some certainty and stability for the future.”
Rangers made clear their dire financial situation in a recent statement to the Stock Exchange earlier this month which read:
“During the autumn, the club has suffered from lower than expected match attendance which has exacerbated the financial condition of the business.
“The directors have begun a cost cutting exercise, but further working capital in addition to the facility will be needed before the end of the year.”
Regan also explained how the SFA have written to the Newcastle United owner recently seeking clarity over the extent of his involvement at Ibrox.
Ashley, has provided secured loans to the value of £3m within the last month to meet working capital needs and has increased his shareholding to nine per cent in the club.
“We’ve been in regular dialogue with Mike’s lawyers through MASH Holdings. It’s still ongoing at the moment, we are still chatting about things.
“The next stage is to meet with Mike and his advisers and obviously get some clarification around some of the concerns we all have.
“We have a situation in our articles which prevents dual interests in football clubs. We gave Mike Ashley the ability to have up to 10 per cent shareholding in the club.
“As part of that, there was an understanding that there would be no management or influence at Rangers Football Club.
“Clearly we want to have a better understanding of his position in that regard.”
“If Mike wants to manage Rangers he needs to have his coaching badges and preferably from Largs, that is what we have told his lawyers” Regan said.
What was Sean doing getting married in a kirk..? 8))
Boydchenko on SSN interview fessing up of a sort regards his attempted leg-breaker on Hearts player – ‘Wisnae like me.’
No, ‘Boydie’, you usually dae them wi’ the heid, don’tcha, ya thick hun rocket?
Blantyre Tim
He was having a great day as I recall — so was I.
It was a scorcher from memory and the champagne flowed …. and flowed…. and flowed.
Bayern going with ruberi levondowski and robben up front. Minus the spelling obviously.
Minus 1 I think….
Oz tims. If you didn’t know already. Game on live at 7am on BEin sports
The huns are really confused.
Some of them hate cereals, while others hate serials!
“We arra cereal/serial haters!”
FTP!