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John Ward suggesting money was very tight today on Sportsound. A concerning interview.

Delighted for Tiffoney today. Has added physicality to his game over the last year and now looks like a real prospect. Early days but I think I am happy with us going with him as our main striker with money being tight. I think today's goal will be massive for his confidence.

Why do all these pundits seem to expect free-flowing, exciting football every time they go out? Every time I listen, they talk so negatively about the games. I rarely hear this tone when games in England are covered by Sky, BT or BBC. They seem incapable of actually analysing what went on in the games.

That Holt clearance was massive. We were terrible after Tiffoney went off. Great performance first half though and deserved result in the end.

How many games has Tiffoney played for us at a position anything other than striker? Looks like our best option up there too.

The same stats showed Ross Stewart performing above average last season so I hesitate putting too much faith in them.

Yeah I called this recently. Stryjek will get both October games as McCrorie is away with Scotland. McCrorie is giving me Ross Stewart vibes from the start of last season in the sense he is not doing much wrong but he is not making a lot of saves and a lot is going in. Don't think it's quite that bad yet but he needs to start helping the defence out more often.

I agree he was an arse but I actually felt as though he came across reasonably well informed. When he criticised the Stavanger team, it felt more like a criticism of this year's team against previous years. May be fair considering he played for them.

Celtic TV's coverage was more balanced than the nonsense I heard across the BBC yesterday.

McCrorie....I just don't get how he's so highly rated. My rangers supporting mate has watched a few of our games and has said he hopes they sell him as he's nowhere near good enough for rangers. His kicking is woeful, how many times did he kick it straight out of play under no pressure? He made a decent save in the second half but one you'd expect a keeper to make. He's rushed off his line early again and made it easy for their 3rd goal. I take it back. I think he gets caught in two minds about coming out and may have made it more difficult had he stayed back. Bartley doesn't cover himself in glory on that goal either.

Did they interview anyone except Neil Lennon prior to full time? Now bizarrely speaking to Jack Ross...

I think Bartley is getting a hard time because a lot of the work he does won't be picked up by tv cameras. If there were fans at the games, able to see the full pitch at all times then they'd see what he brings. The commentators on BBC radio praised him a few times. Tiffoney was onto a loss straight away... he's come in and lead the line fairly well but he's up against some absolute giants. His pace got us in behind a couple of times and he won the penalty...can't judge the lad on this game. McCrorie....I just don't get how he's so highly rated. My rangers supporting mate has watched a few of our games and has said he hopes they sell him as he's nowhere near good enough for rangers. His kicking is woeful, how many times did he kick it straight out of play under no pressure? He made a decent save in the second half but one you'd expect a keeper to make. He's rushed off his line early again and made it easy for their 3rd goal. Bartley has been on poor form but he was fine today. Thought Tiffoney had a really good showing against 3 giant centre halves and won the penalty as you say. I think I see Devlin in the same way you see McCrorie. Maybe came out a little too quick but I think it's good play from Celtic. He's through on goal regardless of whether McCrorie comes out. If Stryjek has a good run in the league cup, he will deserve more of a chance in the league.

All of them frothing over the word 'caress'.

Disagree with all of that.

If he could deliver a good cross, I'd agree with you.

Admittedly I'm only going by the replays as I've just got in the house but I can't see where he's directly cost us a goal today. The second goal is a shambles from the entire defence especially Brown who's barely jogged to track his man, giving him a tap in. Defence needs better organisation and that starts with the keeper...I can't say I've ever noticed McCrorie shouting at his defence to get them set Stands off McGregor for the first goal and loses his man Taylor for the second.

Anyone else fed up of Devlin costing us goals?

Scott Sibbald. Get Jane Lewis in the bin.

Back to 3-6-1 and no Souda in the squad again. Is he injured or leaving?

I imagine Celtic will keep Griffiths in reserve until closer to the end of the window in case Edouard leaves. Pignatiello, De Vita and possibly one of Taylor-Sinclair/McMillan to follow? Both of them I rate higher than Serrano incidentally.

Don't get that one. Has deserved more of a chance in our team.

Goalkeepers 1. Robby McCrorie - 2021 (loan) 32. Max Stryjek - 2023 40. Gary Maley - 2021 Defenders 2. Nicky Devlin - 2021 (1 year extension option) 3. Ciaron Brown - January 2021 (loan) 4. Alan Lithgow - 2021 5. Jack Fitzwater - 2023 12. Julien Serrano - 2021 (loan) 21. Jack McMillan - 2022 25. Efe Ambrose - 2021 27. Jon Guthrie - 2021 (1 year extension option) 29. Aaron Taylor-Sinclair - 2021 Midfielders 6. Marvin Bartley - 2022 7. Keaghan Jacobs - 2022 8. Scott Pittman - 2023 10. Craig Sibbald - 2022 18. Jason Holt - 2022 33. Steve Lawson - 2021 39. Carlo Pignatiello - 2021(?) Forwards 9. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas - 2020 (1 year extension option) 11. Alan Forrest - 2022 13. Lars Lokotsch - 2022 (1 year extension option) 15. Matej Poplatnik - 2022 (1 year extension option) 17. Scott Robinson - 2021 20. Aymen Souda - 2021 (1 year extension option) 22. Scott Tiffoney - 2021(?) 23. Raffaele De Vita - 2021 In Ciaron Brown - Cardiff (Loan) Jay Emmanuel-Thomas - PTT Rayong Jack Fitzwater - West Bromich Albion Alan Forrest - Ayr United Jason Holt - Rangers Salim Kouider-Aissa - Queen's Park Lars Lokotsch - SV Rodinghausen Robby McCrorie - Rangers (Loan) Matej Poplatnik - Kerala Blasters Julien Serrano - AS Monaco (Loan) Max Stryjek - Eastleigh Out Robbie Crawford - Motherwell (Loan) - Contract Expiry 2021 Lyndon Dykes - QPR Chris Erskine - East Kilbride Jack Hamilton - East Fife (Loan) - Contract Expiry 2022 Craig Henderson - East Stirlingshire Ricki Lamie - Motherwell Steven Lawless - Burton Albion Salim Kouider-Aissa - Partick Thistle (Loan) - Contract Expiry 2022 (1 year extension option) Dolly Menga Hakeem Odoffin - Hamilton Academical Cece Pepe Ryan Schofield - Huddersfield (Loan Return) Brian Schwake - Linlithgow Rose (Loan) - Contract Expiry 2021 (?) Ross Stewart - Hearts (Loan) - Contract Expiry 2021 Anthony Stokes

I imagine they might have someone already if he's being allowed to go. Tiffoney, Poplatnik and Lokotsch does not inspire confidence.

Was it plastic back then? No.