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Patrick Roberts!

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by AJ Styles, Jan 24, 2016.

Discuss Patrick Roberts! in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Big Boss Gold Member Gold Member

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    To be honest I felt he should have started tonight. Forrest is dropping off, he's coming back into the groove. Was fairly decent when he came on and I hope he starts against Barca.
     
  2. Onefootwonder

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    He has to start ahead of Forrest from now on..
     
  3. Minimalist

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    He is better than Forrest hands down. Naive decision from Rodgers to start him on the bench.
     
  4. LloydsGamble

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    Far from naive, he has to think of the defensive side too and Forrest's pace is useful tracking back. Roberts is very poor defensively and still not on top form offensively either
     
  5. Sean Daleer Free Palestine Gold Member

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    Forrest's defensive work is only important if he is contributing offensively too.

    Paddy should start the next match.
     
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  6. Captain Brown Gold Member Gold Member

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    Never mind... Too much bevy
     
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  7. ynwa1987

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    Dont know if I would call Brendan Naive but think he should have definetely started Roberts.
     
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  8. wanyama1967

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    Some interesting quotes from Paddy after the game last night.

    ‘Afterwards the gaffer said it’s about the future in the Champions League for Celtic. It’s a season to learn, see what the teams are like and see what we are like.

    ‘We aim to improve with every game. Today was another learning game. We were 1-0 down and we played well at times. Then we got the goal.

    ‘It’s all a learning curve and will stand us in good stead for our future in this competition.’

    Am I reading too much into this or do these quotes suggest he may see his future here permanently? I wouldn't hesitate in spending £5-6M on the lad in the Summer he's that talented.
     
  9. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    £5m/£6m would get you his right foot.
     
  10. Captain Brown Gold Member Gold Member

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    It was mate.... Wouldn't mind if you deleted the quote part of my post.
     
  11. aliceinsound

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    I can't see being apart of man city's plans next season unless hes hitting the sort of heights dembele has been by the end of the season, he probably realises that and if a loan deal can be extended he might want another season to prove himself here first. I haven't really read anything to suggest he would rather be in the english championship or relegation fighting epl side on loan either.
     
  12. BR Fenian Army

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    If he was our most expensive signing, no. Maybe another year on loan but I'd rather spend that kind of money on a good midfielder.
     
  13. wanyama1967

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    Don't underestimate the defences this guy can unlock for us in Europe as well as being a genuine goal threat. I would spend our record transfer on him without hesitation. £5/6/7M should hopefully land him.
     
  14. McChiellini..

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    Sell your man Bitton, and use his money for Paddy..

    Easy.....
     
  15. wanyama1967

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    Or we can shift Armstrong, Boyata, GMS, Ciftci, Janko, Allan, De Vries, Ambrose (Sorry Efe), Commons (Sorry Kris), McGregor, Henderson and give him all their wages instead. :84:
     
  16. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Man City would burst out laughing if we phoned up offering half a year of Aguero's wages for him so we won't even embarrass ourselves.
     
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    Yep.......


    And Bitton..
     
  18. James Gold Member Gold Member

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    Since when did James Forrest become a great defensive player heard a few people go on about it
     
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    Oh how would we recover from the shame of it.
     
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    Why would Man city accept 7 million when they just paid 12 million a year ago?