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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FU
If your looking for a budget golf ball Srixon Soft Feel are pretty decent , think you get a dozen for around the £15 mark,but you can stll lose them.
dessybhoy on 12th November 2017 4:45 pm
Dunlop are not good golf balls,unless the person loses balls regularly in that case they will be a cost effective option.
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Funny…..my hangover is gone…..I blame the booze ;-))
H.H.
HOT SMOKED
I remember I had bought all the gear, fancy clubs, shoes, expensive glove, brand new top of the range balls.
Stood up on the first tee and heeled it into the bushes down the left, about 30 feet.
Lost the ball and felt a right plonker.
Mind you I lost a few that day. Kept a score card too, just broke 200!
My childish nature…..anytime anyone references Favourite Uncle……as FU ;-))
H.H.
wee BGFC especially ;-))
What is the Stars on 12th November 2017 5:13 pm
FU
Toberlone swings it in the Swiss favour
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Yeah but Lichtsteiner
I could probably still break 200 today!
Just.
Mibbe.
PhilBhoy
” just broke 200! ”
You are obviously one of those naturally gifted guys who don`t have to practise.
JJ
PS Di you live neat Littlehill?
Philbhoy 5.07pm
I actually know you would have, without a doubt :-)
I only usually do overtime on a Saturday 8am-12pm (I never see the cash) but yesterday it was only on 8am-1pm as systems were going down, I put myself on till 1pm as that suited the hoot, am an eijit, worked an extra hour and still didn’t get out for a pint !
Philbhoy,
Genuine question…..why are u not enjoying yer retirement….mister I can ignore moveber…..;-))
H.H.
HOT SMOKED
No, I lived in Carmyle at the time, half hour walk to Celtic Park.
A mate who played golf got me interested and took me there.
In my hayday I was off 12, off 19 3 years ago when my back chucked it.
Not played for over a year which is obvious in my waistline!
HOT SMOKED
40 years ago when I first played Littlehill!
Or about 4 stone ago!
GFTB,
you wer mist…..but Ger67/57……memory fail…..made up for it….I think ;-))
H.H.
LURKINTIM
I work for myself and I intend to work while the wee yin is still in education.
Not working doesn’t really suit me and the moneys no bad sometimes!
I’ll be 69 on my birthday but only feel like 74.
Philbhoy….;-))
Are u washing money for the Glib and Shameless Liar……youu only look like 59…..till you move ;-))
H.H.
GER57
I knew I’d forget someone!
Enjoyed your company yesterday!
Apologies if I met you for the first time yesterday and didny mention you!
THELURKINTIM
Thanks and I’m smart enough not to move about tooo much!
Money laundering is my shpeciality!
The Lurkin Tim 5.25pm
Would have loved to have met you and Big Jimmy & Tony Rome have met a lot of the other Internet bampots that we’re in attendance, a bit jealous reading of the new friendships made, but great reading
Northern Ireland should bring on Roy Keane.
He’ll get a couple of goals!
Is he on the bench?
pitch in switzerland is shocking for that level of game
looks like peter the goat herder left his goats on it overnight while him and heidi were upto no good
Philbhoy
Thanks for all the info.
My target is to have a score lower than my age……. I am going to have to live a long time and not get any worse at golf.
Cheerio for now.
JJ
PHILBHOY on 12TH NOVEMBER 2017 5:04 PM
the boy that stole your balls would be BILLY FERGUSON from WALLACEWWELL RD.HOT SMOKED will vouch for that.if your ball was in the rough there would be a trail through the long grass meaning the bold BILLY got there before you and left you a ball not quite up to your standard.
chances are he would be selling all these SWOPPED balls the next day.
Philhoy, You inquired earlier re news about Liam Miller, my information is that he has been moved to a Hospice in Cork & the prognosis is that the poor man hasn’t long to live.
He is aged 36, 13 years ago he had the World at his feet, Life can be cruel.
Let`s all do the Huddle.
Now that`s what I call entertaining , nationalistic stereotyping !!
CORKCELT
Terrible news!
Is he married, family?
Corkcelt 5.41pm
That is sad, sad stuff
Watched Liam playing in Australia in BT sport not that long ago, when I hear Liam’s name Anderlecht and Roy Keane come to mind, feel for his family at this time
FAVOURITE UNCLE
He probably sold them back to me the following week!
FAVOURITEUNCLE 501
Toblerone?
I was in Tesco last week with my Mum.
Saw a Toblerone for sale,a snip at…
£60!!!
Let`s all do the Huddle.
Now that`s what I call entertaining , nationalistic stereotyping !!
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no no no
if i had mentioned toblerones that would have been nationalistic stereotyping!!!
CORKCELT
Thanks for posting that.
I’ve said a prayer for him and his family.
Please keep us posted if you can.
Terrible news about Liam Miller
jeezus Christ….Corkcelt……if that’s true of Liam Miller…..he can always say he pulled on the Hoops in anger ;-))
H.H.
Philbhoy, I think he is married with a son, I don’t live in Cork anymore but still have a lot of family & friends there. Yesterday I received a couple of texts telling me that Liam was gravely ill. I rang my nephew who is a huge Celtic Fan & huge follower of local soccer in Cork.
He said the news had been sweeping Cork yesterday that Liam was in MaryMount Hospice & hadn’t long to live.
That is as much as I know.
That’s a shocker about Liam Miller. A treat to watch him at CP,and who could ever forget his goal against Lyon.
https://vimeo.com/127589159
Thoughts with all involved.
CORKCELT
Thank you!
Tragic for Liam and his family!
I will remember them all in my prayers.
THELURKINTIM on 12TH NOVEMBER 2017 5:17 PM
we had this a few years ago.VALENTINESDAY kicked it all .VD for short.so i replied you think you got problems.
ps.wee bgfc.I sent him A CELTIC GREEN HANDBOOK FOR SEASON 66/67.mint condition.him and his da are best CELTIC SUPPORTERS i know.hope to meet them at CUP FINAL.
OH SORRY I FORGOTTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW.last night i got invited to DEBENTURE DAY at CUP FINAL.lunch at 11am in city centre.bus to ground.best seats in stadium.drinks before and after game.
As much bovril and pies as your tummy can hold at half time.
bus back to city after game.what’s not to like.all free courtesy of another TOP TIM.
What’s happened to Liam Miller?
BMCUW, Thanks for posting that link, I was at that game, never forget that goal, great game.
CORKCELT. thanks for the info. st jude pray for him.