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Bayer Leverkusen 3 - 2 Celtic

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by JC Anton, Nov 21, 2021.

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  1. murphy88

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    Subs cost us, which falls on Ange’s head. Taking Kyogo and Jota off is a stupid decision. Especially Kyogo when the replacement is Ajeti who offers absolutely nothing. Such a promising performance but it’s glorious failure again. We concede far too many, and it’s the same story time and time again.
     
  2. Paradise88

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    Dead rubber at parkhead is * too
     
  3. marti~bhoy

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    The conference league is where it's at. I've always said that.
     
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    That second front 3 that came on was abysmal. Totally inferior to those they replaced. Another was Bitton who was excellent and his injury probably also played a role in those late goals
     
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    Wouldn't say my prediction was far off, Leverkusen missed a hat full of chances to score more than they did.
     
  6. ticketyboo0 Gold Member Gold Member

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    None of our substitutes make an impact on the game when they came on, our depth is woefully short of what is required.

    Unlucky tho bhoys,good effort!
     
  7. Jeannie960 Gold Member Gold Member

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    to be honest I think that Forrest, Calmac, Turnbull, Biton and Abada need replacing. We rely on old faithfulls and they're all as slow as syrup in their thinking and movement.
     
  8. Paradise88

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    And we're aiming to be a champions league team next season
     
  9. Sean Daleer Free Palestine Gold Member

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    Yeah course it wasn’t.
     
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    McCarthy and abada were truly abysmal. Anyway I'm normally depressed after a loss but now we have one less game to worry about. Europe after Xmas and this team have learned more lessons tonight. Sore but defo glass half full

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  11. Darksel Gold Member Gold Member

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    Can you imagine in the premier if we lose either of those players by not taking them off instead of pushing it? I'd rather push to win the league than this game.
     
  12. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thought we'd get a tanking as they're a decent side.

    Shame as we were in the lead that we couldn't get to the finishing line.

    Not fussed really as we'd still need to beat Betis at Celtic Park, which was doable but a huge challenge.

    I think overall this campaign has been a success purely based on where we started this season and our expectations.

    Some big hitters in the conference still. Some favourable draws to be had as well but no doubt we'll get Roma.
     
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  13. Lupis Gold Member Gold Member

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    We are true masters of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

    Hopefully it shows that we really need to strengthen significantly in the January window as we have no real quality in depth. A good starting 11, still with room for improvement at the back, but beyond that we don't have much we can rely on as evidenced by what happened when we made the subs today.
     
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    We’re never going to win the trophy so going from losing 4-0 at Celtic park 2 months ago to a top 4 German side to losing 3-2 to the same team in Germany means quite a bit to me on the progress we have been making as doofy says bit frustrating when we were leading- but * it, was fearing another drubbing so definitely not too disappointed with that result
     
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  15. Sean Daleer Free Palestine Gold Member

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    Yeah going toe to toe with a good Bundesliga team. Clearly we are *.

    I hate this * place.
     
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    Subs cost us there - lost our shape once Bitton went off and don’t think MJ or Abada completed a single pass.

    Actually can't stand MJ. Greedy, useless wee idiot.
     
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    The front 3 that finished the game are NOWHERE near the quality of the 3 that started.

    Mikey Johnston runs with his head down, Ajeti is never a lone striker, and Abada is simply not good enough right now.
     
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    a few new additions and we will improve greatly. time to start afresh
     
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    The sooner the 5 subs rule * off the better
     
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    Abada was abysmal. We had to make subs to get some fresh legs but we need to learn in these games to manage it better.
    Juranovic should be blocking the cross. Mccarthey (who has flattered to deceive imo) covering in.
    Abada not covering in for their third either.
    It needs to be better if we want to progress in these competitions.
    Played well in bits. Joe hart was colossal but that’s why he’s there.
    Gutted we couldn’t hold in for at least a draw which our performance at least deserved.


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