Henrik's tongue Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 28 minutes ago, AJF said: Nobody is arguing otherwise. Yes, you can afford to spend it, but that still means you have an advantage over all of the other clubs due to the spending power you have and the investment in players you've made this season. That is irrefutable. We spent £5 million last season on a goalkeeper who doesn’t goal keep and £5 million on a striker who doesn’t strike. It’s alright having it - it’s not wasting it that’s the tricky part. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Henrik's tongue said: We spent £5 million last season on a goalkeeper who doesn’t goal keep and £5 million on a striker who doesn’t strike. It’s alright having it - it’s not wasting it that’s the tricky part. Aye, this is also true. Seems like Ange has had a good hit rate on his signings thus far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Presumably Taylor and Starfelt will be dropped for the second leg? They were like Deers caught in headlights last night. Utter horseshit. That level is above the pair of them IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky67 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 3 hours ago, AJF said: But what you have spent, is more than every other club in the league. Just because you have cash in the bank doesn't mean it's not an advantage. You have to put the spend into context also. We had a considerable number of our first team players leaving either permanently or coming to the end of loans. You also have to spend it well 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky67 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, TheScarf said: Presumably Taylor and Starfelt will be dropped for the second leg? They were like Deers caught in headlights last night. Utter horseshit. That level is above the pair of them IMO. I’d replace Taylor anyway but that’s just my opinion. Starfelt is more difficult as the choice is Welsh or a nowhere near fit enough Julien so probably we need to stick with the devil we know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan8472 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Jinky67 said: I’d replace Taylor anyway but that’s just my opinion. Starfelt is more difficult as the choice is Welsh or a nowhere near fit enough Julien so probably we need to stick with the devil we know. Welsh not a star of the future ? He is actually Scottish ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 6 hours ago, wastecoatwilly said: So what? Well, what it means is that nothing Celtic win in Scotland is any sort of achievement. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 The defeats in Europe have been all different the players and Ange learn more from them,to see where we are and what we can and can't do. Our best performances have came away from home in Germany and Spain,that 3rd goal last night probably puts it beyond Celtic but you never know. Celtic were left short in Germany against a quality side,in Spain it was a bit naive and early for this group of players. Last night we all know Celtic can play better and cause Bodo problems,Bodo will also be better for this game. I disagree with you and Jinky on the midfield three, I think McGregor is wasted in the number 6 role much prefer him in the Turnbull role. Which means Bitton,McGregor and Hatate for next week if fit,the balance wasn't right last night and it effected the front three this for me is why we lost the game.I have no qualms with CalMac playing higher up the pitch, he’s a very versatile midfielder, can start attacks just as easily as he can break them down. Bitton has also been good lately at taking the ball off the defence and linking play. The only issue with playing them both is you kinda limited the wide attacking options. It’s a good dilemma to have and you may well see them both depending on how the game and opponent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 15 hours ago, kennie makevin said: Well, what it means is that nothing Celtic win in Scotland is any sort of achievement. In who's opinion? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Greenlantern said: The only issue with playing them both is you kinda limited the wide attacking options. What makes you think that would be interested on your take? There is a debate to be had we don't need a holding midfielder in domestic games, Bitton is the best player at the club in that position. Like you said it's different in Europe where there is more of a need to have one. For me I look at the away game in Germany and Hungary Bitton, McGregor and Turnbull were the three that started and should be the base going forward. Hatate coming in maybe has changed that and gives Celtic better options O'Reilly is also pushing for his place. Edited February 19, 2022 by wastecoatwilly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDoddyKane Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) I dont think O'Reilly or Rogic should start in same team ever. I was surprised when I seen that. Defeats like that will happen though. A few managers have suffered a bad defeat in europe early on, Basel springs to mind. Main thing is we learn from it. Id play Scales instead of Taylor from now on, we are a bit lightweight over the team and he would add some strength also. Edited February 19, 2022 by BigDoddyKane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 What makes you think that would be interested on your take? There is a debate to be had we don't need a holding midfielder in domestic games, Bitton is the best player at the club in that position. Like you said it's different in Europe where there is more of a need to have one. For me I look at the away game in Germany and Hungary Bitton, McGregor and Turnbull were the three that started and should be the base going forward. Hatate coming in maybe has changed that and gives Celtic better options O'Reilly is also pushing for his place. Hawd the bus, you replied to my post saying you disagree, I give you an explanation and you say you’re not interested? Is that what’s happening here? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Greenlantern said: Hawd the bus, you replied to my post saying you disagree, I give you an explanation and you say you’re not interested? Is that what’s happening here? No, I'm interested Why you think it limits the wide attacking options M8? With playing Bitton,McGregor and Hatate rather than Jinky and your option playing McGregor,Hatate and O'Reilly? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky67 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 20/02/2022 at 12:03, wastecoatwilly said: No, I'm interested Why you think it limits the wide attacking options M8? With playing Bitton,McGregor and Hatate rather than Jinky and your option playing McGregor,Hatate and O'Reilly? With us needing to win I imagine it will be a Cal/Hatate/Rogic to start. Big GG with Jota and Abada up top 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik's tongue Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Don’t fancy us tonight. Last few performances have been a bit of a slog but you never know in football so I live in hope. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDoddyKane Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 We have been flat since aberdeen game, maybe we needed a wake up call like last Thursday. It might be too late for tonight but hopefully they realise and refocus from now on in regards the league, anything tonight is a bonus. Start with Calmac, Hatate and Rogic and replace Rogic by O'Riley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky67 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Looks like we may not be making this one a priority…. Could be a long night 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Brees Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Happy with that, no point chasing this tie, frozen conditions, plastic pitch etc. Big game is Sunday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Given up? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Brees Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Biscuits said: Given up? Possibly, it’s a competition we’re never going to win and a big distraction. The league is more important. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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