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Leigh Griffiths

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Vertie Auld, Jan 31, 2014.

Discuss Leigh Griffiths in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. wulliebad

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    Could be the turning point in this season,pity the rest of it now depends on jan 2nd result.
     
  2. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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  3. Aidan O’Shea

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    Brilliant record.

    A goal every 65 minutes in the league this season, too.
     
  4. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    The only pity is we wont get to see there fans greeting and emptying out the stadium by half time.
     
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  5. Drakhan Nac Mac Feegle Gold Member

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    Hope he keeps getting match time especially against the huns as he is only 9 goals behind the legend that was voted Celtic's greatest ever player Jinky in the Top 100 Celtic goalscoring stats.
    Jinky scored 130 and Griff is on 121 just now.
     
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  6. Dan Breen

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    We are not going to get 90min out of Griff against the Huns.
    Most games seem to really open up in the last 20min.
    Just look at the last game against DU, we had a shed load of chances near the end.
    Often wonder, would we be better off springing Griff with 30min to go?
     
  7. h0tsh0t87

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    all season Celtic have been poor going forward offering barely anything in regards to shots on goals . You seen it against Aberdeen , st Johnston , hibs as soon as he came on we are a lot more dangerous and active attacking wise . Since he has started games we have looked like the Celtic we expect if we drop him then we go back to having 1 shot on target in 60-70mins .

    if u watch the games recently you will see Griffiths chasing everything and closing down , making runs to move defenders which creates space for others . Edouard doesn’t give you that at the moment
     
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  8. TIART Gold Member Gold Member

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    On the pitch, one thing he ain’t is lazy, he’ll run himself into the ground chasing players down out of possession and then pull defenders all over when he’s looking to get in behind.

    He’s a must start for me, every time. Granted with the energy he puts into a game he may not last 90 at full pelt, not many players can at 30 years old, that’s why we need to make the most of our chances early and keep the ball.

    The more we have the ball, the less he needs to press down, keeping his energy for dragging defenders about.

    The team retaining possession and passing well, saves a * load of energy and not just for Griff but for the whole team.
     
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  9. joemc

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    Wot was the song the Huns sung about him when he came back outa shape ,something about he won't play anymore or again , I remember seeing it posted or hearing it somewhere , anyway I hope that is the last thing he hears going out the tunnel , so he sticks it right to these c#nts .
     
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    He plays...he scores. They’ll be spewing when the wee guy comes back to haunt them :34:
     
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  11. northeast67

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    Griff and eddy together is a must
     
  12. NomDePlum

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    Definitely hoping he is playing tomorrow. Would love for him to be the difference tomorrow.
     
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    Would be a bit difficult to hear since there wont be any fans in the stadium. :84:
     
  14. Stevie6767

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    Understand the theory in bringing him on in the last 30, but defensively we are too * to do this, could be 3 down by then and they will just shut up shop. They both need to start.
     
  15. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    You do realise theres no fans at the games still? Unless the tannoy guy sings it?
     
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  16. brads-bhoy1888

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    Needs to start
     
  17. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    Plenty raging hun linesmans shouting though :fear:
     
  18. joemc

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    Yeh I meant from the manager , but I think the song was made up around his mental health issue rather than his poor fitness issue , and about him never playing again ,that should be enough to give him an extra edge .
     
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    Be absolutely criminal if they don’t start together today
     
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    Will * myself blind if he gets the winner today