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Nir Bitton

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

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  1. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    He did, he done a screamer of a pass for Moussa’s hat trick I think it was.
     
  2. Celtic_Daft1888

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    I think it was the second Moussa goal. Cut their defence open with a pass right through the middle. I'm sure Lustig got the assist for Moussa 3rd that day.
     
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  3. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    First the header, 2nd he brought down on the edge of the 6 yard box to slot home and 3rd through on goal with Sinclair screaming for a pass or have I mixed up the 2nd and 3rd?
     
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    Fair comment, but it’s also interesting to note the subtle differences in how Ange and Rodgers set up their teams and how that effects Bitton’s role.

    Under Rodgers (and Lennon thereafter) we were much more open and easy to play through in the middle of the park, which means the anchor in midfield was often totally isolated. Bitton simply hasn’t ever had the legs to cover the ground to do that effectively. Under Ange though, we’re far more compact in the middle (in large part because our front line press better than Rodgers’ team ever did) and that reduces the space Bitton has to cover.

    He’s playing the same role, but in a different system and that’s allowing him to flourish.
     
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  5. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Aye first one was a Stuart Armstrong corner I think. The second one Bitton put it through and he left senderos sliding out the * park and outside of the foot past the goalie and the 3rd was dinked over by Lustig and he took it down and smahed it with his left foot.
     
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  7. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    Ahh, 2nd was the Bitton pass. Was a belter.
     
  8. packybhoy Administrator Administrator Gold Member

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    Brilliant performance from the big man.
     
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  9. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Was really excellent today..
     
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    Been superb the last two games, just behind Jota for MOTM for me
     
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    Excellent today, that's Ralston, Bitton and Rogic that Ange has managed to revive, give the man a medal.
     
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    Playing in his preferred position makes all the difference. Even Kyogo looks a pale shadow of a player when he's playing out wide.
     
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    Perfect today sublime
     
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    Best game from him in a long time. Even tried to do a "Rogic" and dribble his way out surrounded by 4 Dundee players.
     
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    The years of being played out of position made him the fall guy for a lot of fans. But as a midfielder he is decent. The last few games have shown he has something to offer.
     
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    Adds much needed height , think if he remains in the team and jullien coming back we should see an improvement in defending set pieces
     
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    Would like to see something like this when we start to get more players back

    Hart
    Ralston Jullien CCV Juranovic
    Bitton CalMac
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    A new LB in January with Juranovic and Ralston rotating at RB also something to be considered
     
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    You're obsessed with Dembele :giggle1:. Good Prospect but he's not getting ahead of Forrest anytime soon
     
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    He’ll no even be off the stretcher until about January
     
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    Best player on the park today.