I’m sure Ronny Deila has used the international break to take in as many scouting games as possible, but he’ll be keen to see his players return to Lennoxtown, fit and available for selection.
Adam Matthews spoke to Celtic media on possibly returning for Saturday’s game against Ross County. Having not played since August he’ll be well short of match fitness but his presence is badly needed. We have a must-win Europa League game against Astra next week, with the shape of the team looking so haphazard at the moment it’s crucial we get a benefit of a recognised right back. Adam needs an hour on Saturday.
Now that central mid is looking solid with Brown and Johansen, the addition of Matthews and McGregor will benefit the right, while allowing Mubarak to fit into his more natural position on the left. We might begin looking like a team. Adam also has the engine to play the football Ronny is keen on.
The only question remains how to get our Europa League-eligible strikers looking the part – and that’s not a suggestion to drop John Guidetti on Saturday!
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jamesgang
Ah yes the very handsome Hutchbhoy. The fog is clearing. Thank goodness my daughter arrived and eventually dragged me away.
Well made it to beautiful Loch Torridon.
It must be all the travelling etc over the last few days Paul but I’m afraid your article simply looks like wishful thinking as opposed to anything based on evidence.
Tiny Tim and Sandman
Why don’t you two get a room!
C’MON THE CELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
guernica
“I can’t understand why so many are advocating a midfield comprising 4 central midfielders?
We are not being over run in SPL games – that’s a myth.”
We may be in a minority but I second that.
It was an issue last season, particularly with Aberdeen but I have not seen any opposition team boss our midfield in domestic football this season. Hamilton did not even try to overwhelm there. Where Hamilton scored was in committing support runners to any counter attack they engineered. Willing workers rather than tactical geniuses.
Legia and Maribor did outshine us there but they waltzed through us rather than out-tactic us. Player weaknesses rather than tactical formation issue.
I am not saying we have no tactical issues but I cannot see an overwhelmed midfield. It seems like a cliché complaint to me.
ElDiegoBhoy
You had me worried in case my fog was worse than I’d thought..!
HT – Torridon. So stunning mhate. Did you go through Kyle of Lochalsh and past Lochcarron by any chance? That’s where my Mum’s family hail from.
That’s my spiritual home……when I’m not being a Weedgie!
Enjoy!
HH jamesgang
very good analysis paul67
injuries haven’t helped us, but they’re not the only issue
interesting weekend for team, fans and RD ahead
jamesgang
On a separate note. I live a few minutes from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs and in general beautiful scenery a few minutes from my door but I have to say when I first ventured to the area around Kyle of Lochalsh it blew me away. Stunning doesn’t paint the true picture.
Jamesgang
No mate, not exactly sure the way we came but it wasn’t through Lochcarron. Basically, turn left at Dingwall and head for Iceland :-)
ElDiegoBhoy/HT….all of Timdom!
If you ever get the chance to drive past Eilean Donan Castle near Kintail then do so.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=eilean+donan+castle&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=775&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5FI9VM2hLM_B7Ab9nYDoCg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=2uPmDj4JFf8WGM%253A%3B9bFjKyt9jgsy7M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fscotlandluxurytours.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2014%252F07%252FEilean-Donan-Castle.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fscotlandluxurytours.com%252F%253Fp%253D248%3B1920%3B1080
And then drive up the twisting alpine-style road towards Glenelg and look over your shoulder at the scene behind you……prob best to park before you look!
And then start singing This Land is My Land!
ElDiegoBhoy – it’s nice round our way (I’m in dunblane) but it’s something else there isn’t it!
HH jamesgang
Philbhoy
17:33 on 14 October, 2014
Tiny Tim and Sandman
Why don’t you two get a room!
C’MON THE CELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Very Good. Honeymoon suite for me, bit of room service, mini bar…
Sign of the times on here that when there’s some general agreement over a post it’s cause for remark.
At my job we have a saying that you are only as good or as bad as the last thing you did.
For me,the goal we lost against Hamilton was typical of most of the goals lost this year.
Ball played down their wing.Their winger gathers the ball and draws at least one defender towards him.The lone striker draws our two central defenders into the 6-12yd area and leaves a space of at least 25yds free which 2 or 3 of the opposition midfielders run into to attack the cross.And then our midfielders come trailing a few paces behind,by which time the balls in the net.
I only played amateur football, sometimes in midfield,and it wasn’t,t yesterday,however I can clearly remember that I was keener to “bust a gut” running towards the other teams goal than I was my own,therefore,it made sense to me to make sure I had at least a yard on the midfielder I was marking whenever his team had,or looked like getting possession.
For me,we need to get the basics right and get a settled team on the park for a few games.Even if it is boring.Every Celtic player is at least as good,if not better than his opposite number in the spl,if for no reason other than he,s probably getting 10 times the wages.We should be able to play with a mind to keep a clean sheet and allow our attacking players to grab a goal or two.
The way that teams set-up against us naturally puts our midfielders in advanced positions and therefore even more vulnerable if they switch off defensively.
The root of our problem this year,and some previous years,is that some of the players know that they are playing for a legendary club and therefore assume that they are potentially legendary players.
We the supporters are the one,s to decide that and they will be left in no doubt whatsoever when they earn that status.
PHILBHOY 1451
While I was surprised and delighted to meet you all yesterday,my Mum was absolutely astonished.
At last,a friend who is acceptable in polite company!
Mind,she’s used to my pals fae Kilwinning…
Much as I support RD and agree with a lot of what u say Paul , I cannot agree that our midfield looks solid.
A 2 man midfield will never be solid and as far as I can see we are top heavy with attacking players who can neither score or protect the midfield.
We are being swamped by teams in those areas . Brown and Johansson are all over the place , firefighting.
Playing with 2 wingers is a luxury we cannot afford .
Solid 4-4-2
Or 4-4-1-1 is the way to go IMO .
RD needs to realise this or I fear it will be his undoing
Burghbhoy
I love width in a team. Get so frustrated when teams stay so/too narrow.
Never thought i’d be shouting that we had too much width….we do now!
It’s as though sometimes the wide ghuys are running on tramlines down the touchline and don’t have the game plan or nous to come inside.
And a 2 man midfield is at least 1 man too short.
HH jamesgang
BMCUW
Your Mum is a Gem!
I’m never wrong with first impressions, so please tell Mum we are all asking for her, and you of course.
I was shocked when I saw you! What were the chances, considering we’d never clapped eyes until Saturday!
Unbelievable…….except it really did happen.
You are blessed my friend!
If we are getting swamped by teams, why do we have more possession and far more shots in every SPL game?
Just collected my winnings after betting 1-0 Scotland on Saturday and stuck a wad on 1-1 tonight in Warsaw.
One of the joyous rewards of retiring back to Scotland is strolling down to the local boozer with my son to watch the big game.
Starting to feel the cold though :-)
NoRegretsCSC
Jamesgang
I agree with u.
Would love 2 see 2 wingers of quality firing in dangerous crosses to be finished by a top quality striker.
From what I’ve seen of Tonev and Wakasso they can’t cross past the first defender.
Need better personnel for those areas to succeed in that system
guernica
18:03 on
14 October, 2014
If we are getting swamped by teams, why do we have more possession and far more shots in every SPL game?
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Cos the word ‘quality’ doesn’t feature twice in the sentence?
It should ….. or it would if we were getting it right.
And for the record I’m one of RD’s bigger fans on here and I don’t think we’re as far away from clicking as some do.
Maybe Cowiebhoy is right – we just need Kayal in and it’ll all be ok?
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Burghbhoy – much more of this agreeing malarkey and we’ll get barred!
HH jamesgang
Good evening Ghuys:
I have organised a CQN Table at Sean’s Trust night at the People’s Palace, 24th October. Terry, CHristian, Billy No’ Well, Buffet and Bar. £16 a ticket.
Going are: celticrollercoaster, lennybhoy, johann murdoch, johnnybhoy, jamesgang, hutchybhoy. cowiebhoy and eldiegobhoy.
There are two seats left, if anybody would like to join us e-mail me lennybhoycfc@gmail.com
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Good evening distant friends from a dry and pleasantly warm Calpe.
Can anyone please tell me the kick off time tonight.
Went to Denia today but no trace of the Bhoy ;-)
Just watched the STV sport. A five minute article on Thistles new Belgian Centre Back with the lead in that the guy shares a special bond with ex deid club player Charlie Miller. Scraping the bottom of the barrel for some connection to the Deid club hoardes or what? Unbelievable. Only in Scotland……..
Jobo
7.45 CPTZ (Celtic Park Tim Zone)
Not sure if this will help:
http://www.timesoccer.com/video/poland-vs-scotland-live-highlights.html
you took all the bl00dy warmth with you, so you did!!!!
Tallybhoy’s over and he’s wearing a mafia-style fur coat IN BED!!!
Though whether this is due to the weather or is a statement of style no-one is quite sure!
Hoopy Holidays!
HH jamesgang
jamesgang
12:48 on 14 October, 2014
an tearmann
12:44 on 14 October, 2014
‘mon the Scotland
‘mon the ireland
Corkcelt and I have this new love all Celts clique.Looks like you’re in it too big stuff!!
HH jamesgang
Ach Celts, jamesgang, whats not to like;-)
Something special bout them eh but then again we are biased lol
:-)
HH
Looks a lot like Che Guevara
and dare we ask what the special bond is?
are they thunder buddies or something?
HH jamesgang
Griffiths and Scepovic start for Development Squad v Hamilton http://t.co/jAXHCqaj8v (NM) http://t.co/f9pJEz0mPZ
What channel is the Scotland game on tonight please gents?
hamiltontim:
Sky Sports two
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Hamiltontim:
Sky Sports 1, 402 on Sky, forgot they have that Sky Spn HQ on 401.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Shortbread’s Lamont foaming ,at the glib and shameless liar’s appearance at Poundland today, of course no mention that he should be barred…….
Jamesgang
TaYa for link. Battery going here but will charge for an hour then try.
Yes indeed.
‘On his way out of Ibrox King was asked if he was optimistic and replied: “Yes we are.” ‘
Note that he wasn’t asked if he regretted being part of the board which lead to oldco’s demise or if he is likely to be allowed back on the board following his convictions in SA.
Sickening really.
Dave King’s in town. FFin’ optimism:
“Could it be? Could it actually be that this effing nightmare might be coming to an end? If Dave King pulls this off, it would be wonderful. I suspect he will rule with a rod of iron.”
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“It’s great news that he’s even in there discussing an offer.
Please, please, please.”
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“Please dear lord let this mess come to an end an we get our club back”
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“Please let this be it. Please…….”
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“need to keep a lid on my excitement and not get carried away”
Dave’s CV for anyone who is not familiar with it:
‘This conduct was not only in devising a scheme to thwart tax collection, but also as a result of him conducting the subsequent litigation since 2002 on a fraudulent basis for many years until eventually the trustees took control of the litigation in 2007. The Tax Court also held that the trustees did not act in a reasonable manner in allowing King so to do. In the judgement the following finding was made.
Judge Southwood: “Instead, the Bermuda Trust [being the trustee of the Glencoe Trust and the controller of Ben Nevis in Metlika] did none of these things and assisted King, the apparent wrongdoer, to hide the appellant’s assets, to obstruct the South African tax authorities and prolong the tax collection process. These are all aggravating circumstanced and heavily outweigh anything which happened after June 2007.”
Southwood continues: “We saw King testify in chief and in cross-examination for four days and are unanimous in finding that he is a mendacious witness whose evidence should not be accepted on any issue unless it is supported by documents or other objective evidence. It was remarkable that King showed no sign of embarrassment or any emotion when he conceded that he had lied to the Commissioner in a number of his income tax returns. In our assessment he is a glib and shameless liar….
“King is a tall, slim man in his fifties. He appeared to be very confident and not in the slightest uncomfortable about giving evidence and being cross-examined. He is intelligent and articulate and appears to be well versed in the intricacies of the financial world and the purchasing and selling of shares on the JSE. Notwithstanding these advantages, he made a very poor impression as a witness. He is extremely arrogant and obviously thinks that whatever he says is so. It was demonstrated that he deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case to his legal representatives, to Sars in correspondence and at the section 74C inquiry and to the representatives and solicitors of the Bermuda Trust.
“As his evidence progressed it became clear that he has no respect for the truth and does not hesitate to lie or at least misrepresent the facts if he thinks it will be to his advantage. There can be little doubt that on most occasions King lied as he knew the correct facts and obviously decided to misrepresent these facts….” ‘
Hamilton Tim
How you doing mate? Hope your enjoyin your break in Torridon, one of my favourite spots in the country,even more stunning if poss when snow covered,There is the torridon inn and the torridon hotel too.
You should be able to hire mountain bikes,
or you can enquire bout boat trip out onto the loch and round to sheildaig.
Oh and if you like fresh mussels they are on the loch when tide is out most mornings.
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Enjoy yourselves :-)
HH
Monaghan1900
King and Sevco seem a perfect match.
Tax dodging is a way of life.
Mendacity is one of their chief virtues.
Delusional Huns
Not long started my new work, so don’t really know everyone.
Anyway today at t.break we are discussing Lenny and Boltons debt of 160 million.
Some halfwit piped up, I widnae worry about we went to the wall with our debt but we are still here. Scary thing is, he was totally serious, they really are the walking dead.
Regardless of perceived quality, if you have more of the ball and more shots but lose to counter IMO you are not being swamped
Lennybhoy
Cheers mate.
an tearmann
If I’d read your post 15 mins ago I would have chosen a different starter, the mussels were marvellous though :-)
Right, maybe back later.