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Nir Bitton

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by ILoveTheCeltic, Aug 28, 2013.

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  1. murphy88

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    Said it after the Sarajevo home game, I don't mind him at centre half. He reads the game well and is a better passer of the ball than any of our other options. I had reservations about him playing in games when we would have to defend a lot, but he did fine yesterday.
     
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  2. eire4

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    Quite simply one of his best games in a hoops shirt yesterday. Absolutely flawless display. He really is growing into becoming a center back now at this point. To the extent that I happy for us to go with Julian, Ajer, Simunovic and Biton as our 4 senior center backs for this season. Given our massive load of games over each season I feel we need 4 center backs we can trust and clearly Biton can be counted in that regard.
     
  3. scuzzy Gold Member Gold Member

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    Any news on his injury and how long he's expected to be out ?
     
  4. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    He’s out the full International break anyway, hopefully ok after that.
     
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  5. scuzzy Gold Member Gold Member

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    yeah hopefully tnx mate
     
  6. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    People were saying he wasn't going to make our bench and needed punted when he came back from his year out :giggle1: Guy's absolutely at home on a football pitch. Coolness personified.

    I have to admit though, even I was taken aback at how good he was on Sunday.
     
  7. dbhoy72

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    I had my doubts at the weekend too, but proved me wrong.

    Although I would think about moving him on in the summer, I still don't believe he offers steel in the middle, great on the ball mind you. Not sure about him with injuries too.
     
  8. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    NEIL LENNON has confirmed Nir Bitton will be sidelined for three to four weeks.

    The Celtic utility man was forced off during last week’s Old Firm after suffering an injury in the 2-0 win over Rangers.


    He was replaced by new signing Moritz Bauer as Lenny’s defensive woes continue to add up.

    Lennon said: “Nir will be three or four weeks,
     
  9. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    He's ahead of Simunovic for me at CB, his overall passing and calm nature when he plays is a tremendous asset.
     
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    I would agree with all that right now for sure. Glad to hear he is at worst out a month and given the first 2 weeks of that are the international break not too bad then.
     
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    Not just of the back of the hun game but for all round attitude to our club,and recent performances after wot can only be described as pretty horrendous luck with injuries, I hope the club sort his contract out ,if he is happy to stay I'm happy to see him offered terms he is happy with ,not many players like him who feel for the club they play for ,and like mainstays forrest ,broony, McGregor,they pass on the essence of our club to newbies.
     
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    We should play him CDM when we give Broony a rest.
     
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    Shame for him.being out.

    Definitely wouldnt rule out some games for him at CDM.
     
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    A good versatile player, his contribution shouldn't be underestimated.
     
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    Nir is having a great season, so far. I have always rated him and disliked some of the stick, he has got in the past. He is very versatile and has a great attitude. We need good professional's like him. I like how the squad has experienced players mixed with younger players. This is needed to bring about hopefully, 9 and 10 in a row. Hopefully get a good run in the Europa this season and get into the Champions League next year. I remember Celtic in crisis. So when thing's are going well, enjoy and take it in.
     
  16. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Would extend his contract, loves playing under Lenny and is happy to be a squad player.
     
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  17. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    Aye its hard lines for Nir
     
  18. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    NL: Nir who is out for three weeks with a hamstring
     
  19. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    NIR BITTON looks set to be offered a new deal to stay at Celtic.

    The vertaile Israeli international is out of contract at the end of the season.


    But Celtic boss Neil Lennon is desperate to get the 27 year-old tied down and plans to open talks with his representatives.

    Bitton faces a month out with a hamstring injury but Lennon said: “I was delighted with the way he was playing, he’s been outstanding whether he has played in midfield or at centre-half.



    “Sometimes he can be a bit too composed! But from what I’ve seen of him lately, he’s been absolutely superb.

    “There’s a maturity about him as well that has pleased me.

    Hopefully we can get it sorted soon.”
     
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    At the end of the day, especially with his versatility, well worth a contract extension.
    Lets keep him, valuable squad member. Can see him game sharing with Brown a lot this season.
     
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