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Olivier Ntcham

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Norm Peterson, Jul 12, 2017.

Discuss Olivier Ntcham in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Just needs to learn to impose himself for a longer period, thought he fell out the game in the 2nd half..

    I'm sure it will come tho.
     
  2. LyleDavidson

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    Great technique for the goal a lot of player would have ballooned that into row Z but what really impressed me tonight was he did things with a lot more urgency than his previous game especially first half, think he could be an important player for us in Europe as he recycles the ball really well something I think we have missed at times beside Brown
     
  3. McChiellini..

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    Everytime he play's it's noticeable that his passing goes wonky second half slightly when he's forcing it.blatantly fitness playing a part so I'm not concerned about that as first half he was excellent..
     
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  4. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Yeah he said in his interview after the game that he's been getting his fitness up to scratch and he's feeling better every game.

    Going to be a cracker.
     
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  5. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    'Cham missiles
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  6. Twisty Sack the board Gold Member

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    Allowed Brown more freedom. He'll be a poty contender, guaranteed.
     
  7. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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  8. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    Thing i like about this boy is he's clearly not 100% yet either, and he's still strolling it. Can't wait until he's fully fit.
     
  9. celtic20

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    Terrific again, such a range of qualities. I feel we've only touched base on what he brings to the table so far - he'll be an absolute star.
     
  10. wanyama1967

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    Shouldn't be starting in our most important games of the season if so.
     
  11. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    Stick on for POTY. Classy as *.


    Could be our Xavi type in the middle of the park, his passing and the way he controls a balls movement is a level above.
     
  12. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    I kind of agree, but armstrong hasn't been very good recently. Shame eboue got injured, would love to see him playing some more.
     
  13. markeyboy

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    Watching him, at times is confusing. Sometimes, he seems to have a half arsed approach, then he'll say "Right give me this * ball" and he just oozes class. He always seems to have time on the ball which is a sign of a quality player.

    He tends to play the game at his own pace, I really love it.

    He is like a mixture of a Marc Crosas (But better) in the sense he can pick a pass, then Wanyama in terms of physical strength and 40 yard runs with the ball.

    Absolutely convinced we've found a * gem here.

    Well done Celtic!
     
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  14. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    This guy looks very promising. Under Rodgers, he could become brilliant.
     
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    Moussa strikes me like that at times as well the half arsed approach must be a French thing
     
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    I live in France and play for a local team. Trust me, it is.....!
     
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  17. PaulM1888 Administrator Administrator

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    We as fans of a team that plays in Scotland equate composure to being 'half arsed'.

    Being relaxed with the ball at feet is an exceptional talent to have, not a bad thing.

    If he starts letting his runner run off him or isn't in space for a pass that's when we can become worried!
     
  18. The Greenman King of kings

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    Still has a bit to work on from what I've seen definitely but looks like a real player so far. Excellent first touch, good passing range, strong, good positional sense and has a good shot on him. Can put in a shift breaking up opposition plays too. Looks to be a replacement for Bitton, or maybe Armstrong if he leaves.
     
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    I think that Ntcham has been bought to give more solidity in midfield in the Europe especially away from home. In an ideal scenario Armstrong signs up and becomes the number 10 in Europe. Rogic probably on the bench in the big away games as he doesnt have Ntcham, Brown or Armstrongs engine.
     
  20. BR Fenian Army

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    In these away days or at home v big teams i see us going with

    Ntcham---Armstrong
    Brown
    Pretty sure Brendan said at liverpool that was how he liked to play, only reason we don't is because the opposition domestically allows us to play in a much more attacking formation.
     
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