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Expectations!

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Dirk_Diggler, May 25, 2016.

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  1. Celtic_cologne

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    In terms of football and money there are too many leagues being much stronger. I cant see breaking other countries into the spanish dominance other than england/italy/france..Portugal and maybe Germany. The standard of scottish football went downhill while others got better. Different situation from 2003 now.

    I fear we wont make it in the foreseeable future.
     
  2. Von_Esper

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    if we qualify for the group stages of the champions league then I'd take that plus the league. If not I want a treble especially as all we have heard is we should have won at least one treble since they died. Would be extra sweat if we won a treble with the zombies now in the top flight.
     
  3. Dirk_Diggler

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    It is possible but we would need a right good bit of luck, we have the correct guy in charge just now that could get us that far if he has the time to build a squad, we need to be far better in the transfer market and a expect him to be far better than half the * ronny bought, league is no 1 priority with newco back up in the big league IMO !
     
  4. TIART Gold Member Gold Member

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    I criticised Deila's initial clean sweep approach from Lennon's tactical set-up to what Ronny wanted. I felt at the time, considering we had a very short time to prepare for CL qualifiers, Deila should have transitioned gradually from what was to what was to be. Qualifying was that important.

    The resulting knockout from the competition was seismic towards future player investment and his ability to mould a European competitive squad for the following season.

    I don't see the need for slow transition with Brendan Rodgers and for several reasons. The first; our current system and squad is at a low point, tactically and performance wise we have been inept. Our one up top policy was the wrong approach for the Scottish league, especially as a dominant team with superior resources.

    Experience, calibre and an improved style of play! - Rodgers arrival brings a wealth of experience compared to what Ronny offered , his calibre will instantly raise individual performances. We know Brendan likes a passing game, he understands our historic brand of football meaning our players will have no problem quickly adapting to what the gaffer is looking for.

    I expect qualification first time with certain prerequisites. We don't draw a team with a coef near our range and the team don't play on a plastic pitch in some absurd climate.

    If we qualify, it's really all dependent on who we draw in the group, I have no expectations till then, what I do expect is our group of players to learn and develop from the experience looking forward to the coming seasons in the competition.

    I expect league titles, no excuses here now. I can accept cup slips if we are competing in Europe with a limited size squad, at least for a season or two until we develop and invest in finding players and coaches for our academy.

    I expect a far more impressive style of play and entertainment from our team. I want players to develop and enjoy themselves.

    I'd like to see player commitment for a few seasons. I accept they may and likely will want to move on to a bigger club and leave if they are successful but this has to be right for the club and the player. We should not sell all our assets to coin in to the detriment of squad cohesion and progression.

    Silverware and a team to be proud of with a mighty roar on matchday!
     
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  5. Sean Daleer Show Israel the Red Card Gold Member

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    Same as ever. League and CL qualification.

    3rd place in CL and a cup or two would be a bonus.
     
  6. cidermaster Gold Member Gold Member

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    Well my expectations are far better than 6 months ago,thats for sure!
     
  7. bkk bhoy

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    League - and would like to see a points total near 100

    CL- group stage and decent performances

    Domestic Cups - more youth and fringe players getting a go

    Atmosphere inside Paradise to be rocking EVERY WEEK, make opposition teams really dread coming to our ground, knowing they will be outplayed, out sung and the standing section being a huge success so we can have the entire Celtic End modified to have everyone standing