Jozo Simunovic

Hes been solid since he came in man. Proven all the doubters wrong and I was one of them. Handy big defender to have and a position less to worry about now.

 

Still needs to work on his distribution. Did notice a few poor passes out from the back from him, something that was pointed out when he was linked with Torino as a reason for which Rodgers would sell him so quickly. As a defender he's solid and I can really see him and Erik forming into a solid CB partnership, something Celtic hasn't had in years. Also worth noting that he's really taken to the club, the fans, and Glasgow. Great to see that enthusiasm in a player.

 

I would say his distribution is decent. Passed the ball to griff for the goal did he not?

 

Yea your right mate, superb ball over the top of Wallace for Griff to run through on. I thought the big man had a great game never looked troubled or overawed.

 

I've changed my mind about him. So glad we ended up keeping him. Redemption story.

 

Can understand why a bid was accepted. Money back on what looked like another derk signing. Glad it fell through. I'd happily play him over toure and toure is great.

 

English scouting him yesterday palace and Newcastle

 

Not sure, thought it was Lustig but you may be right. He had a few passes forward that were iffy, one in particular he absolutely rifled at Brown from about 20ish yards away, about head high and ended up flying past; actually made me laugh at the amount of power he put on it. Not saying its a massive issue, just an area I think he needs to improve.

 

Thought he was brilliant yesterday.

Looked like one of those quiet composed defenders.

Him and Erik were an absolute joy.

 

I thought he wouldn't see a Celtic top again tbh, still got a niggly feeling about January.

But guy has looked class since coming in.

I like him, Erik and toure, great combo of CH's.

 

I'm glad he is still here, not sure if he will be a world beater, maybe in time but he does look like a very good defender.

 

Look great yesterday. If we can keep him fit then he will be a fantastic player for us.

Glad we have kept a hold of him now.

 

Brilliant defending, and just as good on the ball. Superb performance!

Really think Rodgers prefers him over Erik. Refreshing having Toure, Erik and Jozo to rotate between.

 

He looks outstanding..

 

Think he's been outstanding since getting fit again.

The biggest difference when he plays IMO is we seem to play far higher up the park. He's deceptively very quick and so comfortable on the ball that when a ball is played in behind the defence he isn't afraid to throw a dummy and turn the striker and get us attacking again instead of always playing it safe back to the keeper.

 

BR on @SimunovicJozo: "He's a top class talent; a class act who is composed and calm. I was very fortunate to have kept him."

 

Redemption? For us you mean? He arrived with a stealthy injury, which when detected was treated but needed a while for recuperation. During that time we attempted to unload him for the cash. From my point of view the young lad has done nothing wrong, and has been completely professional about OUR mistreatment of HIM. Delighted to see he's all he promised to be when signed...

 

Dembele was our standout signing but looking at how his performances are maybe this could be 2nd best "signing" this season