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Strongest x 11 now and end of transfer window.

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by JC Anton, Dec 27, 2021.

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  1. McGrory1888

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    Keeping in mind that Maeda and Abada can both play through the middle (and may actually be better there), Ajeti is effectively our 5th choice striker. On top of that, we have Kenny (who looks full of potential) and Dawson (who did well in his only appearance), so I don’t think we’re light.

    I’d definitely rather see a winger come in than a striker this month, though that may be reassessed in summer when we have a better idea of Giakoumakis’ abilities and might even have got rid of Ajeti.

    I think left back, centre back and backup goalkeeper are also all far bigger needs right now than a striker.
     
  2. ArturBorucCSC

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    I know mate, but if Maeda is good enough to start, it'll have to be on the wing as obviously Kyogo is the main man through the middle. I do think Abada is a decent option through the middle too. But including Ajeti, what I've listed is only eight players for three positions - with Forrest and MJ prone to injury. Of course, we have the likes of Dembele too, and Hatate can likely do a job on the wing, but another option would be ideal.

    Agree that we need some reinforcements at the back too, particularly GK and LB.
     
  3. McChiellini..

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    A left footed right winger and a pacey, strong left back and we're good to go..

    Another centre half and backup keeper but I think it can wait just now..

    We don't need another striker. Still think Giakoumakis will come good, even as third backup..
     
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  4. McGrory1888

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    I’m quite sure a new winger will be signed this month. Someone who can play on both sides (and ideally through the middle too).

    That would give us plenty options, even taking Ajeti, Johnston and Dembele out of the equation.
     
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  5. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Hart
    CCV
    Ideguchi
    Ralston Hatate McGregor Juranovic
    Forrest Kyogo Meada Jota

    :56:
     
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    The fact ralston is in 95% of teams on here since the summer is truly astonishing. A real feel good story. Love the guy.

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  7. RogicHasMagicToes

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    Sad to see most have dropped Bitton, even though he's been outstanding in MF this season, Karamoko is another that will be undroppable the moment he gets an opportunity, I'm very confident of that, with that said

    Hart
    Ralston CCV Jullien Juranovic
    Bitton CalMac
    Karamoko Rogic Jota
    Kyogo
    Unbelievably, I've got none of the new lads in the team just yet, but I'd like to see how this team performs
     
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  8. Twisty Rodgers out !!! Gold Member

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    Left back is the real weak link. Frightening we're not hearing of any links to one. Taylor and Scales are not the answer and Juranovic being there upsets the balance of our play. Need to get shot of Bolingoli before moving for someone. Hopefully that's what it is anyway.
     
  9. McChiellini..

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    Aye I think it maybe riding on Boli going..

    Get him out the door and Montgomery away on loan, then get a loan to buy in of quality..
     
  10. david100825

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    We need a left back. Not having Taylor. He's ok for backup.
     
  11. oh bhoy

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    Not even good enough for back up , scales is the man for that job. Get rid of Taylor and bolingoli and get a proper lb
     
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  12. Pearse67*

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    Great to see a few options now in, ange really starting to put his stamp on the side.

    One glaring weakness remains and that is left back.

    Get a left back in and we will have a good side.

    Being greedy id perhaps like another quality right sided winger, abada is young and forrest has lost a bit of everything, so someone to come in and hit the ground running there would just take us up a level imo.

    ————————hart————————
    Juranovic—ccv———jullien—new lb
    ———-———mcgregor———————
    ———-hatate—————rogic————-
    Abada————kyogo————jota———-

    bain
    Welsh
    Starfelt
    Oriley
    Turnbull
    Forrest
    Ideguchi
    Maeda
    Giakoumakis
    Mikey
    Ralston
    Taylor
     
  13. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    At the start...


    Hart
    Ralston CCV Welsh Juranovic
    McGregor
    Forrest Rogic Turnbull Jota
    Kyogo

    Now after a few games and some new additions, I'd probably need to go..

    Hart
    Juranovic CCV Jullien Taylor
    McGregor
    Maeda Rogic Hatate Jota
    Kyogo



     
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  14. Wee Baldy

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    It's like Groundhog Day with our LB situation. We have all been saying we need a new LB since KT left but, here we are, 3 yrs later and still stuck with Taylor. So forme, a new LB, big tall ball winning CH and a new RW as Forrest is struggling to regain the form he used to have and Abada just doesn't cut it for me
     
  15. Avatar Daizen The Last Hunskelper Gold Member

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    When does the window close?
     
  16. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    Soon. Very soon, even.
     
  17. Avatar Daizen The Last Hunskelper Gold Member

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    FS. Get yourself over to Tokyo and stick the first 4 lads you meet on a plane and we'll call it sorted.
     
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  18. ArturBorucCSC

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    Personally think we need three more midfielders...
     
  19. jpr21

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    Very interesting to see what he does with midfield long term .

    McGregor , Hatate , Rogic seems like the obvious choice.
    But does he want Hatate playing more advanced in the 10 role with maybe McGregor and Gucci sitting ? Or does he want O'Riley in from the start . Biton has been genuinely class in that deep CM role. Then you have Turnbull to come back who he was a big fan of ......* knows .
     
  20. jpr21

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    LB is an absolute must before the window closes .
    Jota and Abada are first picks with Forrest coming in if either get injured , or Mikey if two get injured . ( Kyogo and Maeda can both play wide , and Karamoko may look to get game time ) . Agree we could do with a real quality RW but that may wait until summer.
     
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