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FK Sarajevo v Celtic, Champions League First Round, Tue 9th July KO 18:45. Premier Sports.

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by JC Anton, Jul 2, 2019.

Discuss FK Sarajevo v Celtic, Champions League First Round, Tue 9th July KO 18:45. Premier Sports. in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. The67Sound

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    Is it no a bit of a gamble just switching to three at the back? If they've got good wingers could all go wrong first ten minutes! Although tbf it's probably less of a gamble than Ralston and Hayes
     
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  2. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Yeah I can't honestly see Lennon not going for that back four you've got there. I just think Ralston isn't good enough and Hayes offers something going forward but gives me the fear at the back.

    Sometimes a strong attack is a better defence for us I think. Griff and Eddie up top would give their defence a lot to deal with. Couple of away goals and the ties over.
     
    JML67, Jul 2, 2019
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  4. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Can't see us going with a back 3, given we've used 4 at the back in our friendlies.
     
    Officer Doofy, Jul 2, 2019
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  5. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    I hope it was just a ruse using Forrest as a 10..
     
    JC Anton, Jul 3, 2019
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  6. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    Yup totally wasted in there.
     
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  7. Stevenh1992 SH92

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    Surely he brings Christie in for Shved
     
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  8. CountyDownFaithful

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    Based on Jullien being fit and getting Mbombo over the line, I'd go with:

    Bain

    Ajer Jozo Jullien Mbombo

    McGregor Brown Christie

    Forrest Griffiths Edouard

    Plenty flexibility within that 11 to go from 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-1. Even options to go 3 at the back and 5 across midfield.

    Ajer at RB might not seem feasible to some but he played there against Valencia away and I thought he was excellent.
     
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  9. MagicBallBhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    think luca connell will play in this game as we have little choices available, hopefully his fitness is good

    how come every fricken year were struggling to get a strong team out in these early qualifiers

    shouldnt happen
     
    MagicBallBhoy, Jul 3, 2019
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  10. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Really just hope we dont go with the same formation as yesterday.

    Would honestly just prefer us to stick to the 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 and then go 3-5-2 domestically most weeks.

    4-4-2 just wont work with our players and coming up against most sides who wont play it.
     
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  11. LectersLuncheon

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    Was very confident when this fixture was announced.

    Watched a few of their highlights there. Definately a side that can cause problems, bags of pace.
     
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  12. WolfOfParkhead

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    Will we be home or away first in the 2nd round? If we make it ofcourse
     
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    Currently scheduled to be at home first mate, could change of course once the fixture is official.
     
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  14. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    As always, this feels like it’s come too early.

    Tough as * these qualifiers, I know it gets said over and over but this is a pre-season game which makes or breaks your entire plans for the season.

    UEFA are *.
     
    PaulM1888, Jul 3, 2019
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    Thanks. Perceived advantage is in playing home 2nd so I'd imagine it'll stay the same if we get there.
     
    WolfOfParkhead, Jul 3, 2019
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  16. Jacob knows Gold Member Gold Member

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    Anybody think Lennon might try to arrange a wee closed doors game on Fri/Sat to maybe get some game time for Julien/O'Connell and Boli?
     
    Jacob knows, Jul 4, 2019
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  17. Stevenh1992 SH92

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  18. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Any new bhoys thrown in for this one do we think, or will Lennon go with the team that played St Gallen?
     
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  19. Sean Daleer Free Palestine Gold Member

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    Luke O'Connell?
     
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