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Celtic v Athletic Bilbao August Tuesday 1st kick off 7:30 Celtic TV

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Notorious, Jul 29, 2023.

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MacEwan said: ↑

Can’t believe some of the * that gets posted in here

Has every friendly thread been like this?
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You should have seen the thread in the 6-4 game.

I mean, we're playing a good side with Iwata, Forrest, Kwon and Siegrist starting, I'd be shocked if any of them start in the CL.

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If so many players are doing poorly, perhaps tactics are the problem?

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Darksel said: ↑

So why are we playing Iwata there over Ralston when one is an actual right back and the other isn't.
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* me!!!

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wulliebad said: ↑

I have never understood this plan of playing players out of position who clearly are not fit for the role, rather than giving some youngster a game. Its why we lose so many young players because the road into the first team is just near impossible.
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Surely Ralston has to be starting right back.. mental having a central midfield player playing there.

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HTG said: ↑

You should have seen the thread in the 6-4 game.

I mean, we're playing a good side with Iwata, Forrest, Kwon and Siegrist starting, I'd be shocked if any of them start in the CL.
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Thing is, and it's something you've said yourself, with kwon coming in we probably won't sign a natural CDM now.

Which is exactly what we need for Europe.

If we go into Europe again with the same midfield it's a bit negligent I'd say. Hoping we pull something out of the hat this month.

Our lack of pace and strength in there is still so evident.

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Just a poor, poor half. Hopefully salvage a draw out this at least with some second half changes. Really don't like losing these kinds of tribute matches at Celtic Park. Always think it's a shame the player has to reflect on a defeat for their testimonial.

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thailandceltic said: ↑

Surely Ralston has to be starting right back.. mental having a central midfield player playing there.
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Hasn't played since May. You can't just throw guys straight back in. If that was the case then we wouldn't spend 6 weeks doing preseason and playing 4 or 5 warm up games.

Cant believe that actually needs explained tbh

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HTG said: ↑

You should have seen the thread in the 6-4 game.

I mean, we're playing a good side with Iwata, Forrest, Kwon and Siegrist starting, I'd be shocked if any of them start in the CL.
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A few heads must of exploded that game.
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Bain in goal buckle up

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Ryanm1984 said: ↑

Hasn't played since May. You can't just throw guys straight back in. If that was the case then we wouldn't spend 6 weeks doing preseason and playing 4 or 5 warm up games.

Cant believe that actually needs explained tbh
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He hasn't played since may, shouldn't he be getting game time in these games that actually have no meaning??

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Bain on now, is Hart injured?

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Gercelt said: ↑

To be fair we wont come up against anything like as good a side in the SPFL.

Need to cut out some slack passing and silly mistakes.
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The players we're buying don't look good enough for champions league, that's a worry

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Ryanm1984 said: ↑

Hasn't played since May. You can't just throw guys straight back in. If that was the case then we wouldn't spend 6 weeks doing preseason and playing 4 or 5 warm up games.

Cant believe that actually needs explained tbh
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Alright smart * no need to be such a condescending *..

A simple Ralston isn't match fit would of done.. *

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Mr Shelby said: ↑

Thing is, and it's something you've said yourself, with kwon coming in we probably won't sign a natural CDM now.

Which is exactly what we need for Europe.

If we go into Europe again with the same midfield it's a bit negligent I'd say. Hoping we pull something out of the hat this month.

Our lack of pace and strength in there is still so evident.
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Iwata was brought to be a CDM, but the injuries to both Johnston and Ralston shifted him to RB.

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Hopefully Jamesy gets his inevitable testimonial penalty.

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Mr Shelby said: ↑

Thing is, and it's something you've said yourself, with kwon coming in we probably won't sign a natural CDM now.

Which is exactly what we need for Europe.

If we go into Europe again with the same midfield it's a bit negligent I'd say. Hoping we pull something out of the hat this month.

Our lack of pace and strength in there is still so evident.
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Oh I agree, I moreso mean the overall dynamic will be different. If we start with any of these players in Europe I'll be very surprised.

Would love a proper CDM to come in, but with Iwata and Kwon it'll be a January thing. Our best hope is signing a CM thay can play there.

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thailandceltic said: ↑

Surely Ralston has to be starting right back.. mental having a central midfield player playing there.
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Think it’s only cause he’s coming back from a knock, if he gets through this 45mins without niggling it I’m sure he’ll start against Ross county

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