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Anthony Ralston

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by CalgaryBhoy, May 12, 2016.

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  1. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    3 goals he’s been at fault for in two games now.

    Had a purple patch at the start of the season but he’s back to being * mince.
     
  2. Mince.Charming

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    You can't expect your full backs to come into midfield and be xavi and never lose the ball. Youre asking them.to come in and play out of position and above their ability with no room for error and no one covering.
     
  3. Morcombe

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    not good enugh for celtic.
     
  4. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    At least he showed a desire that some in the team could learn from..

    He is being asked to do a role as an inverted full back that not he or Montgomery are capable of..
     
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    Other than losing the ball for the fourth he was good. His part in the second goal came from playing his part in the system he has been asked to play. Had some great tackles, decent deep passes out from the back too, and at least tried to get to the byline and even managed a decent cross or 2. Thought he had got another goal with that shot at the end. As ever didn't go missing.

    Did look tired towards the end. A lot is being asked of him this season.
     
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  6. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Lost the ball for two of the four goals. Barely put in a decent ball or got away from a defender all night. He was pish.

    You know when commentators are hitting out with "he's worked hard tonight", "he hasn't let hidden" it's a nice way of saying he's been * but at least he's trying.
     
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    This desire stuff is all well and good but the novelty of it has worn off for me. He’s simply not good enough to be celtic’s starting right back and never will be. Yes the inverted wingback * is tricky but any fullback worth his salt would be able to play it without any real hitches….


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  8. Colin Robinson Gold Member Gold Member

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    I find it very hard to criticise him because it's clear that he's putting in 100%. Juranovic should be our right back though, as he's the better player. Ralston looks like he's towing a bus in the second half of games.

    It's shocking that we're having to play our best RB at LB because we have zero defensive depth.
     
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  9. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    He has severe limitations but his application and desire are always exemplary.
     
  10. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Juranovic will be the starting RB, but Ralston has shown enough that he has a part to play this season at least.
     
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    I know Juranovic has pedigree being Croatia's RB but has he actually played well in that position so far - certainly he has had limited opportunities there - maybe played there twice - Livingston and Ross County - both games he was disappointing for me.

    Strangely I think Juranovic has looked better when on the left.
     
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  12. We named the dog Indiana Gold Member Gold Member

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    System has done him and the defence no favours at all.
     
  13. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Doesn’t matter who will be starting at RB because they’ll be somewhere in midfield running about like a headless chicken as the opposition LW is away up in our area puttinf balls in for goals…
     
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    Think he was trying to kill that number 5 tonight
     
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    I dont think he's fully fit tbh, not saying that let's him off with all his mistakes but realistically we'd be resting him on Sunday.

    Juranovic will be our first choice RB this season but Ralston had earned a new deal and is good enough to be our backup RB.
     
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    Solid, reliable back up for Juranovic. Unfortunately hes suffering from the usual absolute * who hate to be proved wrong (you know who you are). They were spouting off about him as if he was the worst player in the history of football so had their noses put out of joint when he was playing well and even scoring some quality goals, so off course the minute he has a bad game they are all over him trying to tell us how * he is. So predictable and * pathetic.
     
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    Admirable effort as usual but he's being hung out to dry with this tactic and he's not the only one.
     
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  18. James Gold Member Gold Member

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    In fairness he's clearly not a centre mid which is where he spends most of his time these days
     
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    Correct.
    Did notice him drifting inside way too often especially first half, leaving way too much space down right flank.
     
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    I’d play him at CDM, he has a decent engine and a brilliant well timed tackle which would be good to break up play. Would allow Mcgregor to take on Christie’s role.

    Doesn’t have the technical ability to get by players on the wing and put something decent into the box so i’d play Juranovic at RB like we signed him for