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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Condolences. Sorry.
Wonder if we could see a repeat of this at tomorrow’s hootenanny
Mr. Fallon sings Katy Perry
NEW CQN PODCAST OUT NOW!
Guests are BAFTA winner John MacLaverty (Lisbon Lions documentary) and comedian Phil Differ…probably our best podcast to date.
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Philbhoy at 10.04, thank you.
It will be difficult when discussing your daughter’s trip to Auchwitz with her. A friend of mine was there a few years ago. He told me a chill went down his spine when he went through the gates of the deathcamp.
Afraid granda duties prevent me from attending the Hoot tomorrow,
hope everyone has a cracking day
SFTB
Was hoping to view BT on the BV karaoke doing Katy Perry. Anti climax. :)
Dallas, had a dress down today to raise money for memorial for civil servants who have died or family members etc…
Went well, money count on Monday and then we go.
Got called into meeting.
As of Monday I’m getting moved to new team to work under lassie who went for same promo as me.
DWP- works in mysterious ways.
I could never visit any murder camps. I know it would affect me too much mentally. Hate everything to do with war.
Love not War!
Evening Celts
Been a while since I’ve been on CQN but the Craic I’m sure is mighty.
V
It was interesting to see Leo Varadkar wearing the shamrock poppy in the Dail this week to commemorate the 35,000 Irishmen who died in the Great War. Hh
Vmhan- you have been missed.
Always your own man and that’s all i ask.
Rumour is that mad Mick has organised a Hoot tomorrow but you need to be in the right clique. :-)
Tam jist on for the Aussies
VMHAN – YNWA WEE OSCAR on 10TH NOVEMBER 2017 11:23 PM
Evening Celts
Been a while since I’ve been on CQN but the Craic I’m sure is mighty.
V
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just this very moment logged in myself.
random question of today ,,,,,,
tv programme, blackpool benefits.
who is the “sammy from port glasgow” running the in town caravan park ?
Dallas
Was always going to be a difficult day, but knowing what you said last week your dads suffering is now over, your family is your strength
Take care
Why are England wearing a Scotland strip at home to Germany? :)
Vale Bhoy , thanks for yor kind words.
Delaney’s , my mum and dad were very fond of Father Mils .
There was a documentary about Chic Murray in which Father Mills was interviewed. He was one of a group of priests who Chic was very friendly with .
St Stubs
Those folk are huns I wouldn’t know my friend.
V
St Stivs
Smiley
Art of War and Gerry , I’m back at work on Monday .
I’ll hopefully get a chance to speak with each of you on Monday.
Thank you all for your good thoughts and kind words.
Good night all and sleep well
st stubs, hahahahahha.
that did make me laugh.
right off to bed, another tough day tomorrow, stops be being a pain in the arse drunk on here,
the rest of you , keep it lit.
Varadkar
Is a nasty right wing politician who hides behind being gay and of Indian ethnicity to pretend he is some sort of new man
He was is a nasty piece of work.
Shamrock poppy my ass
Art of War
Mick did invite me but I can’t manage that yin. I hope that Mick still invites me as I’ll get there some day.
Good night Celts, I have 50 ish miles of cycling tomorrow.
Needsleep dot com CSC
https://youtu.be/QGOCEOsBE3w
surprised to hear this on Homes under the hammer
ARTOFWAR
Ffs,don’t tell me you didn’t get a mail with the details a few weeks ago? That’s a worry,HAMILTONTIM said the same. Means a batch of them went astray-and that some good Tims are a bit miffed.
If that’s the case,I’m really sorry.
Blane Valley around lunchtime and on to McChuills. Forays to The Empire and Tollbooth occasionally. Usual,really. All welcome,as ever.
BMCUW,
you forming your own wee clique now ;-))
Wits My boy said the same thing. Hh amigo
Bobby, there is a Dj and a band on at McChuills tomorrow night , which normally means its louder than normal there.
Deinitely bed now
just cos its funny ….
Rangers 0-2 Progres – Rangers TV Commentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5WkNt9DeIg
Gordon
Howya doing
All due respect to people who wear a poppy for genuine reasons..but Varadkar and his party are a disgrace.
Hun statement is who will take this shite for 350k a year, awaiting more applicants, Murty will be on about 40k a year, he’ll do…
Boaby, no worries, i did get your invo. Just that my heid was up my arse at the time so didn’t respond. My bad. Just waiting on TSOAL ti tell me what is in vogue for McChuills.
Wits I’m grand amigo. I’ll be wearing my white poppy as usual tomorrow. Hh
Gordy
Was Dena on? :)
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS ,
You are the only person on here I have ever spoken to on here. So hope you can help. I have a bit of a chance of a job in Glasgow. I would need to travel from Glasgow Central to Maryhill. Any advice?
Delaneys,
aye,spotted giving hugs to everyone
JIMTHETIM53
I’m sure others can give you good advice,bud-but I’ll c&p your post to a top bloke who does that trip in reverse. I’ll get back to you ASAP. Better still,mail me the details on
bmcuwp@gmail.com
and I’ll forward his reply.
Good luck with the job!
Gordy
Saw Dena at three matches in 7 days in Paradise. Travelled 24 hour return journey for each game.
This is how it feels to be Celtic.
https://youtu.be/ABue8zFqSE8
HH