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Kristoffer Ajer

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Officer Doofy, Jan 5, 2016.

Discuss Kristoffer Ajer in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Never said he wasn’t light years ahead of him.

    Playing alongside Hendry isn’t an excuse for lazy defending though. Livi was shambolic, AEK he let the ball bounce and his man run off him. Then today that wee 17 year old went by him like he wasn’t there.

    We need two new CB’s along with Ajer.

    Hendry Boyata Jozo and Compper shouldn’t even be options in big games now.
     
  2. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Of course it’s not an excuse, but it can’t help when his defensive partners are constantly changing. We need stability in the back 4. One week it’s Lustig, Hendry and KT. Then it’s Gamboa, Jozo and Hayes etc.

    Ajer has always been a work in progress but there’s no way he can be fully confident and playing at his best when he can’t rely on his partners at the back. It’s not a recipe for success. Particularly when we are needing him to be the leader when he is young and still developing in that role.

    I completely agree with you last couple of points.
     
  3. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Aye I’m not saying punt the boy or loan him out to get experience or that. But I think people are deluding themselves if they think one really good CB coming in is going to sort everything out.

    Think we need two CB’s who just absolutely love defending and love all the dirty sneaky * during a game.

    It’s mentality as much as ability for me.
     
  4. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    We definitely need 2 CB’s, particularly if Rodgers wants to go with 3 at the back on a more regular basis.

    I’d have Ajer as part of that 3, for sure. His potential is huge.
     
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  5. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Agreed.
     
  6. DoTheBroony

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    I hope the club's irresponsibility in how they have failed to find him an experienced partner doesn't stunt his development long-term.
     
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    Imperative that we find him a quality CB or two to play with. He was progressing very nicely as a first team CB until the last month or so. No surprise his form has now dipped since playing with Hendry.

    Need to get someone with experience who can take him under his wing and continue his development.
     
  8. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    There's about 25 leagues ranked better than ours and the majority are just as skint. Check best defensive stats. Choose a team who plays similar. Go all in and buy both CBs. Easy.

    Our scouts only have petrol money for England it seems so I can't see anyone coming in.
     
  9. M 67

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    Without a doubt, but are those the kind of players Rodgers wants? I worry he’ll sacrifice those qualities for someone that can (allegedly) pass a baw.
     
  10. seanm

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    Exactly mate.its not rocket science. If The wife give me money for shopping i dont go to m and s or sainsburys cos its too * dear i know lidl asda primark pound land are my transfer market leagues.not debenhams harrods ffs.if our scouts cant take brendans 3 lists and deliver all targets on at least one of them what are we paying them for.but i believe our scouts have done what brendan wants and as we all know its the * penny pinching board again.any celtic board with * tories on it is a * disgrace to our clubs ethics.now watch them get in more * * loans.buy permanent players preferably ones that dont come off the plane and * hobble to the treatment room.first sevco game is mega for Us to put all those operation stop the 1O * back into their box which we will.HH.
     
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  11. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    The way he wants them to play we Mays well just sign 2 quality defensive midfielders who can pass and put them back there like Lennon did with wanyama occasionally. No like our defenders can defend or pass. That way they might be able to pass atleast.
     
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    The centre backs where there to win it and give it to the midfield not try and be the midfield
     
  13. Leone Naka Fan

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    Maybe Ajer could benefit from a fast, intelligent defender covering him. It makes a high line less risky in Europe. Then Ajer could be the aerial cover for the other guy. This kind of setup seems something Rodgers would want. Trouble is, pacey CB-s are typical for South America. Work permit issues ahead.:54:
     
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    I'm not trying to say Ajer is as good as Van dijk but I remember VVD getting pelters whenever he played along side Ambrose because he would make more mistakes when they played together. Playing alongside a weaker CB can actually make you play worse, and ajer is light years ahead of Hendry
     
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    First of many.
     
  17. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Needs to get a better Gif when he scores.




    :fear:
     
  18. Xatraps Gold Member Gold Member

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    Always seems to play the game smiling. Delighted he scored. Hopefully he starts getting on the end of more now.
     
  19. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Got to be said, Ajer looks much more comfortable with Boyata beside him..
     
  20. McChiellini..

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    Because Boyata is a quality player..

    I think even the doubters can see how much better he is than our other centre halves..

    He deserved that goal. Been coming for ages..