Olivier Ntcham stole the show with a stunning free-kick goal for France under-21s against Bulgaria last night. Celtic’s midfielder came on as a 75th minute substitute, not long after teammate Moussa Dembele was subbed off.
Olivier has been capped by France at every age group since under-16. It is a mark of the expectations we have for him, and Moussa, that they are exposed to the demands of the Allianz Arena, despite Olivier having less than 50 senior games under his belt, and Moussa having less than 100.
At similar stages of their development, expectations of Kenny Dalglish and Henrik Larsson were considerably less, while contemporaries, Stuart Armstrong and Tom Rogic took years to reach peak form.
What we have seen from Olivier, and to a lesser extent Moussa, is a glimpse of their potential. Playing for Celtic, with its unique mix of expectations to win every domestic game, indifferent domestic opponents, and regular Champions League football, provides a great opportunity to polish potential into the finished article.
Young players will get first team opportunities in less demanding games, while 18-year-olds like Anthony Ralston will be asked to get stuck in against PSG. I doubt any other club can offer a better environment to develop talent, which explains why we can attract Moussa, Olivier and Odsonne Edouard.
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JOPHES @6:50
we’ve all probably had a few of those :-))
hope you keep the alcohol for the celbrations now :-)))))))))))))))
HH
Dena-Dessy- yeah a lot of fatcats moved in on the tickets.I got mine from Andy Roxburgh, which is detailed in the rather excellent CQN Seville book….:))
The Morton game in 68 – I had been at Hampden when we stuffed Clyde 8-1 and the news filtered through that the Ton had held Rankers at Cappielow- for you youngsters out there Morton were not a bad side in he 60’s!
So as a Bhoy from Greenock I was delighted and looking forward to the league game against them.
I was right behind the goal at the very front of the Celtic end when Bobby scored – us urchins went crazy, falling of the cans we were balancing on !
I was ten but it is still one of my most graphic memories of the many in my Celtic canon.
Bada
He was good for something then.
Bada its the same all over in all sports
I remember my mum and sister taking my daughter and her son to all the Armagh GAA games until the final when they only got one ticket they all ended up getting in but paid well over the odds for tickets…..
HH
United by Irish football and a sectarian pub massacre: The full story of Loughinisland is finally being told
http://jrnl.ie/3684072
Ireland just whooped South Africa in the rugby if anyone is interested
Dena29
and there’s much to celebrate these days :))
Not read back as I’ve been in bed most of yesterday and today with flu.
Just wanted to say:
Hope the Hootenannyers are having a hoot
and of course…..
COYBIG
Houl yer wheest on 11th November 2017 7:22 pm one line sums up most investigations in the north of Ireland
“many instances by incompetence, indifference and neglect”
I just hope the families finally get the answers they deserve even though it wont bring their loved ones back at least they have tried to hold those responsible to account
Jophes on 11th November 2017 7:26 pm
63 and counting ………..:-))
HH
Almore on 11th November 2017 7:27 pm
Now A is it a cold,,,,,,, flu or man flu?
just kidding .
hope your piling in the vitamin c this is an awful time to get flu as it always seems to take twice as long to go away,
Hope the boys in green at least make you feel better tonight
Take care
HH
DENA29-I injoyed a beer or two before the fitba,not now tho,my dad comes for me 2hours before kick off just so we can get our usual parking space.we could put The cones out for the warm up:-)))
Cheers Dena, hope to be back to full strength for Tuesday night.
Now if only the soccer team play with the confidence the rugby team did against South Africa.
fairhill bhoy on 11th November 2017 7:38 pm
a genuine lol moment there
Almore are you going to the game Tuesday?
HH
Looking forward to this game
Regarding Seville .
Ten close friends ,including myself made the trip . We had 7 tickets when we entered the airport to depart , one guy qualified through the ticket scheme , others who were close to qualify ,failed but got lucky when one of us successfully gambled in the UEFA ticket ballot that he applied for before we beat Liverpool and won 6 tickets.
In an act of kindness , barely witnessed since , a successful in business Celtic fan gave my best mate and his big brother ( who had travelled from LA ) a ticket each for free before we boarded the plane ! . Nine sorted , one to go .
On the day of the match we reached Seville early , hoping to source the last ticket . Hours trailing round the city , in the intense heat to no avail . Four hours before kick off we were told of a tout selling a ticket for £500 . We agreed to meet and buy ( although just battering the tout was an option , no one wanted to risk a night in the cells when Celtic were in a European final ) the ticket which worked out at £50 each , so the deal was done .
I’m still thankful that walking round the city kept us far more sober than any visits to games in earlier rounds . I’ve never saw so many Celtic fans buckled by a combination of drink and heat that was utterly intense .
I can still recall so many of the highs and terrible disappointments during that game very clearly . I love having a session with good company , especially prior to a big game but generally keep it to a level that won’t spoil the enjoyment of the game . This maturity lark took a long time to kick in , but better late than never .
Who needs the bevy when Celtic supply the biggest high ?
8 out of 11 of Irish Team on Yellow Cards, 7 out of Denmark on yellow.
Could be reserve teams for 2nd leg.
COYBIG!!!!!!!!!!!!
Corkcelt
Did you see my post the other day re meeting you and Mick on the evening of the Anderlecht game?
JJ
DENA29-I know it’s a running joke:-)).He’s 77 and we sit up in 416 so we do have to take our time ,absolutely nothing to what you go through to get to a game though
Jim, Didn’t see post but would love to meet up.
Will be in BV around 4pm on the day if everything goes to plan.
angelgabriel on 11th November 2017 7:46 pm
Who needs the bevy when Celtic supply the biggest high
I like your thinking :-)
corkcelt on 11th November 2017 7:46 pm
Husband just said same ……….hope your both wrong
HH
Great save Randolph
Well saved Santa’s fav :-))
fairhill bhoy on 11th November 2017 7:50 pm
I’m in 412 you should get your dad a letter to access the lift I do its great.
I’d walk a million miles for one of your ……… you know the rest lol
Irish keeper did well there phew
HH
Corkcelt
Excellent, T. I`ll be there at four. Any change of plan, I will, of course, let you know via CQN.
JJ
Catch you later bhoys
C.O.Y.B.I.G.
ta everybody who shared a memory of this game, that was a great read back
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SAINT STIVS on 11TH NOVEMBER 2017 11:14 AM
a good wee read , enjoy the hoot bhoys,
http://celticunderground.net/late-arrivals-morton-1968/
http://celticunderground.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/morton-68-apr-4-770×630.jpg
who is in and around the dugoot
JAMES FORREST on the Celtic blog worth a read
Great Stuff, Jim.
https://thecelticblog.com/2017/11/blogs/chris-jacks-latest-comments-on-sevcos-boss-hunt-are-absolutely-hilarious/
DENA29-I didn’t know there were lifts up to 416,will definitely look into that.But it will probably mean coming in earlier so he’s front of q:-))
Did I know just say that corky:-)))
Dena: Yes, I’ll be there but I have to negotiate a parent/teacher meeting first and it doesn’t end until 7pm.
Chap by the name of Delaney playing for Denmark.
YOGIHUGHES
Thanks for reply about where to watch the game in Tavira.
Cabanas is where the apartment is located, so I’ll look out the sports bar you mentioned.
Cheers.
That was a real let off there. Still hanging in but not playing great.