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Anthony Ralston

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by CalgaryBhoy, May 12, 2016.

Discuss Anthony Ralston in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Al Bootyerbaws

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    Ralston is definitely the most improved anyway I doubt many would argue that.
     
  2. joemc

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    The position is highly intense, bombing up n down the full length of the pitch will require fresh legs for max benefit to the team, a tired player will make mistakes.
     
  3. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Agreed.

    However, name a team who are rotating their full backs on a game by game basis. Doesn’t happen.
     
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  4. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    3 months ago he wouldn't have got in the Ross County team never mind st Johnstone.
     
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  5. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    Don’t think it’ll be a game by game basis but think there will be plenty of scope for games
     
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  6. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    He actively played in the St Johnstone team in 2020 :56:

    Last season he should have been playing for us nevermind anycunt else.
     
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  7. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    He’ll be dipped in and out, even Calmac is getting pulled off after an hour here and there now but Juranovic will be our first choice right back IMO.
     
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  8. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Anytime I watched him I didn't think he was good enough for the vast majority of sides in the SPL tbh. Dont think that's a controversial opinion.

    Don't think lennon would have gotten these performances from him either.
     
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    I've got a sinking feeling that if we don't extend his contract right away we could see him signing a preseason deal at Christmas. He's the most improved player in the league right now, and free agent next summer
     
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    It really is impossible to disagree with that. Everybody loves an underdog who proves everyone wrong and Im certainly loving watching Ralstons meteoric rise from laughing stock to a quality right back.
     
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    He played the majority of games with St Johnstone as a loanee so it could more accurately be classified as an inaccurate opinion.

    Actions speak louder than words as they say.
     
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  12. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I disagree as I seen plenty of him, and when he was at Dundee United. Just because he played for them doesn't mean he necessarily looked at that level.

    But anyway I'm.not getting into a debate on him with you. Very clear from your history in this thread that you've always known he was going to be a star.

    Im firmly judging on the here and now with him moving forward.
     
  13. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    In that Lennon team? No way. Just about broke every player in the squad.
     
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  14. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    Absolutely no chance
     
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    True but he should have been playing infront of Kenny
     
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    Im glad he didn’t. Just think it would of been so detrimental to him.

    Kenny was a victim of it really. Duffy, Laxalt, etc. These players don’t just become * overnight. Playing for that manager, under that pressure, in a dressing room that was probably pretty toxic… nobody had a chance.
     
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    Probably, but Kenny I maintain is just * *.
     
  18. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    Aye I agree mate. Laxalt and Duffy are quality players in their own right.
     
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    Absolutely shocking that he hasnt been called up to the scotland squad , patterson and odonnell cant play but they have decided to call up mcginn ! Ralston is one of the form players just now !! Clarke is clueless sometimes
     
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    Part of his success I think is the fans seeing someone playing for the badge and showing real passion. After last season we all felt starved of it, guys like Édouard etc looking totally disinterested. Now you get a young academy guy flying into tackles and wearing his heart on his sleeve and the fans are lapping it up which in turn has grown his confidence massively.
     
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