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Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Keano88, Jul 3, 2019.

Discuss Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. murphy88

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    Think he has had a good start here. Looks a very good at getting forward and has a great engine on him by the looks of it. Only criticism so far is that I think he could take more care with his first touch. Been impressive so far though. As a few have already said, I think he looks similar to how Izaguirre did when he first signed. He will only get better as well in my opinion.
     
  2. Blochairnbhoy

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    Lenny saying we will work on his defensive side and curb the attacking a wee bit!

    Lenny knows his stuff!
     
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  3. Lilac Wine

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    Someone has already said it but it's too soon to be critical about us especially as it's very difficult playing a team who hack like that cause you need to watch the ball and your balls and there were many more positives than negatives, some of our link up attacking play was lovely.

    Of course it's not all rosey but we're looking good and it's good to see so many supporters at a first round tie that was already won
     
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  4. Lupis Gold Member Gold Member

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    First impressions are pomising but his positional sense defensively is suspect. Hopefully it is just teething problems, getting used to our system and the players round about him, but there were a number of times he was up almost in the number 10 position when they counter attacked and that could cause us problems against better teams. Still it's early days and there were definitely positives there.
     
  5. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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  6. Priest

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    First half he looked like he was trying to play as a second striker
     
  7. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Good game, bit of trickery, quick from a standing start and a lot of good attacking movement. Noticed he doesn't seem to like to run on the ball though, was all quick movement, pass and then making a run. Thought he could have tried to carry the ball a bit more himself down the outside.
     
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  8. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    Needs to know when to push on and stay, definitely a player there but far too exposed at times which will cost us against better sides.
     
  9. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    He played as part of a 3 5 2 last season, so may have to iron that out of his game
     
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  10. Cringer67

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    Think this boy will be dynamite going forward but at the same time give us heart palpitations on the defensive side. I’m hoping it was eagerness to please on his home competitive debut more than anything else. All in , was very impressed with him
     
  11. SwoopingVulture

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    Slightly concerning performance but early days etc
     
  12. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Same, think he wanted to put on a bit of a show since the pressure was off.

    If he plays like that every week then there will be great entertainment though.
     
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  13. Lupis Gold Member Gold Member

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    That's interesting. I wonder if Lenny is planning on playing a 3 5 2 more this season, which is why he wanted him.
     
  14. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    NL: "I wasn’t happy with the goal that we conceded but I was pleased with
    @MBolingoli
    's attacking play. He can be delighted with his contribution so far."
     
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  15. themouth1888

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    Left wing position is very much up for grabs. Tierney and Bolingoli could do well on the left.
     
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    Very happy with this signing, against better opposition he will be given instructions to remain further back but this is exactly the kind of full back we need for these types of games especially against SPFL opposition who set up to play for the point
     
  17. McChiellini..

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    I love this * already :56:

    Don't care if he sold the goal or hit a couple of * toe punt shots...he's class..

    Was up and down all night. A great out ball and was sometimes a 10 and playing off Edouard off the ball :56:

    Showed so much promise tonight. Very strong and rapid. Some of his quick passing and movement was excellent as well..

    Bit raw and defensively needs to improve but the signs are really really encouraging..
     
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  18. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Seeing some fairly harsh criticism of him on Twitter.

    Personally think he has things to improve but has a lot going for him.
     
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  19. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Hate that attitude. Players aren’t allowed mistakes by a huge amount of supporters. Nothing wrong with demanding a certain amount from our players, but deeming them “pish” as soon as they make one mistake is silly. Twitters bad for it.
     
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