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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BIG PACKY on 10TH NOVEMBER 2017 7:40 PM
my claim to fame could also be a quiz question.in my last year at st augustines coatbridge. i used to carry the guitar case for my music teacher. little did i know he was frequently on stv give you a clue he walked with a limp. by the way the year was 1968.hh.
Rolf Harris?
#jakethepeg
Zbyszek
Thank you for that information about Artur. Still my favourite Celtic goalie.
Hope you and family are well.
Greetings from the North Hop beer festival in Aviemore. Proudly wearing my Leoes De Lisboa T-shirt. Already had one compliment. Toying with trying the 71 Brewing’s Collaborator 7.1% abv fae Dundee like.
!!BADA BING!! unfortunately no. another clue i think he had a record in the charts.
TREBLE WINNING CAPTAINS
Is he happy at Spurs?
Is Fraser Forster happy at Southampton? Is big Virgil?
Is Liam Miller happy………..wherever he ended up.
Aye, the grass is always greener…………………..
C’MON THE CELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday night is music night and it certainly is on BBC4 –
9.30 – Storyville: How The Beatles rocked The Kremlin
10.30 – Sgt Pepper’s Musical revolution
11.30 – Arena: Magical Mystery Tour revisited
1.10am – ………sings The Beatles
Of course, if I don’t put this bottle of red away soon I might not even see the first one ;-)
ZBYSZEK
Cheers,bud. Artur was the first time in over thirty years I had confidence in a Celtic goalkeeper. He started a trend of excellence.
HH,The Holy Goalie!
POGMATHONYAHUN
Don’t be picky,just neck them.
Watching the Sweden game with the sound off and listening to the Bee Gees.
With a glass of red. (The girls are out)
Life’s good.
BIG PACKY on 10TH NOVEMBER 2017 8:11 PM
!!BADA BING!! unfortunately no. another clue i think he had a record in the charts.
Rolf Harris…:)
Ian Dury?
Pog
I we do not hear from you again tonight, I know you are on the 7.1 abv fae Dundee. :)
Only kiddin’!
that was a penalty for GERMANY there,the defender pulled GERMANS arm and caused him to fall.
Philbhoy
Is ABBA not more suitable for watching Sweden? :)
DELANEYS DUNKEY
I have a dream………….
C’MON SWEDEN!
Hopefully see you tomorrow!
okay bhoys. he sang these are my mountains and im going home.
BIGPACKY
Dolly Parton?
The Doppelbock Collaborator is the dog’s.
Wha yoo lookin at, dae ye want a smack in the pus?
Philbhoy
Good game in Sweden so far.
See you tomorrow in great company.
DELANEYS DUNKY
Enjoying it too.
Looking forward to tomorrow!
BP
Was he an Alexander?
Big Packy
Peter Mallan
Andy Stoort!
So what was with all that stuff that was being put about two weeks ago that they were going to contact Aberdeen to find out what was the compensation for McInnes?
What was the point of that?
JANE FIELD STREET.. we have got a winner congratulations. bmcuw.dd. philbhoy. hard luck.
Seeing Larsson 7 for Sweden.
Long way short on KoK.
Sir Edmund Hilary.
Dallas
Been thinking about you all day.
Hope your dad got a great send off, to match his long life.
God bless.
Irish Rebel Songs now…….the Wolftones.
UTLR
JimmyNotPaul , BMCUW HH
Delaney Dunky, Thank you. I hope you well, my friend.
Zbyszek
I am well thank you.
Looking forward to supporting Polska in Russia next summer.
PHILBHOY
Mailed you re Auschwitz.
BLOCK HEADS:-))
BMCUWP
I’ll pick it up on Monday at work.
Tough day again for the wee yin.
She will speak to you tomorrow!
She’ll want a hug too!
A Sevco Managerial Update
https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2017/11/10/a-sevco-managerial-update/
On the IPA, Irish Pale Ale but back tae Dundee for the Ferrous Red, Munich Dunkel. A bit quiet here – could do with a visit from The Bhoys of the Grey Brigade :-)
Friesdorfer dae ye ken the 71 Brewing Company fae Dundee/Fundee?
Here’s a song for all the Hooting Nannies tomorrow
https://youtu.be/OI3Bcgh4Jko
This is actual footage of one or two of the guys in Bayern, near Munchen. :-)