NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Evening news suggested this first 11 all e it will change plus another few will come in Zlamak Souter. Berra. Halkett smith Mulraney Haring. Djoum Walker. Naismith Uche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Probably like last season it will never be the same line up or same formation or tactics from one game to the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, vegas-voss said: Probably like last season it will never be the same line up or same formation or tactics from one game to the next. Totally agree but hopefully we get a more settled side it’s not working chopping and changing formations and players every week CL needs to stop tinkering play the best 11 available in the proper positions and consistency will come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, NB GIN said: Evening news suggested this first 11 all e it will change plus another few will come in Zlamak Souter. Berra. Halkett smith Mulraney Haring. Djoum Walker. Naismith Uche Not a bad line up to be fair but don't think Djoum will be with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 There's on thing that's easy to predict; The unpredictability of a Craig Levein starting 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) I think much like this season it’ll change on a regular basis. I think White will play either in a back 4 or in place of Mulraney & if it’s a back 4 I’d expect Clare to come into midfield/wing Edited June 25, 2019 by HMFC86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh ah grantona Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, NB GIN said: Evening news suggested this first 11 all e it will change plus another few will come in Zlamak Souter. Berra. Halkett smith Mulraney Haring. Djoum Walker. Naismith Uche Horrific line up that kills Mulraney as an attacking threat unless Aidy white is an out an out wing back this formation can't work. New GK Smith Halkett Souttar white Haring ( new player) Walker. Naisy. Mulraney Uche Plenty of youth to take the new player bit also cocharne & smith could share the berth over a season also Lee& bozanic can play Zanatta McDonald Irving can all slot in behind UCHE also McLean Clare shighton Keena I think this season we need to actually see how good the youth actually are over a course of a season We don't need much but we do need quality that's a GK midfielder goalscorer We ain't by reports looking at anyone that exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I think he might go 433 like we did in the cup final and the last league game. It would allow him to get the structure he craves with if played correctly enough support in the attacking third. Being honest hate three at the back. We never look to play the system well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, oh ah grantona said: Horrific line up that kills Mulraney as an attacking threat unless Aidy white is an out an out wing back this formation can't work. New GK Smith Halkett Souttar white Haring ( new player) Walker. Naisy. Mulraney Uche Plenty of youth to take the new player bit also cocharne & smith could share the berth over a season also Lee& bozanic can play Zanatta McDonald Irving can all slot in behind UCHE also McLean Clare shighton Keena I think this season we need to actually see how good the youth actually are over a course of a season We don't need much but we do need quality that's a GK midfielder goalscorer We ain't by reports looking at anyone that exciting Midfield goalscorer? Walker Naismith Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I wonder if Hickey will force himself into the side on a consistent basis. Looked like he had real talent to me. Nothing flakey about his Cup Final performance. Would love to see a wee poacher who consistently scores but where do you find him? Don't think FF has ever suggested we have one coming through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboj Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Utterly pointless conversation. The personnel and shape will always be adapted to the opposition. No manager is going to play the same team at Celtic park as they do against Ross County at home. Even playing Aberdeen at home is different to playing them away. A best xi doesn't exist for the season, it only exists for one game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, jamboj said: Utterly pointless conversation. The personnel and shape will always be adapted to the opposition. No manager is going to play the same team at Celtic park as they do against Ross County at home. Even playing Aberdeen at home is different to playing them away. A best xi doesn't exist for the season, it only exists for one game True but I think people are just trying to guess a potential strongest 11 or what they’d like it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboj Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, Debut 4 said: True but I think people are just trying to guess a potential strongest 11 or what they’d like it to be. Thats a potentially interesting discussion if they'd stated an opposition to play against. Until then, its just pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, jamboj said: Utterly pointless conversation. The personnel and shape will always be adapted to the opposition. No manager is going to play the same team at Celtic park as they do against Ross County at home. Even playing Aberdeen at home is different to playing them away. A best xi doesn't exist for the season, it only exists for one game Rubbish loads of managers play the same way game after game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, mscjambo said: I think he might go 433 like we did in the cup final and the last league game. It would allow him to get the structure he craves with if played correctly enough support in the attacking third. Being honest hate three at the back. We never look to play the system well. 433/4231 looks to be the best set up for the players we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 How can we possibly predict the lineup when we have only signed 1 Centerhalf? I think there’ll be at least 4 incoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboj Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, NB GIN said: Rubbish loads of managers play the same way game after game Seriously? Name one club in Scotland (Celtic aside) who would play the same formation, style and line up against Rangers away, and St Mirren at home. It doesn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Zlamal Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Haring New RM Mulraney Naismith Walker Ikpeazu A few players interchangeable, likes of Clare, Morrison, Halkett, White (if it works out for him), Bozanic give us some options. This is on the assumption Djoum is away as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 The balance and shape of the side was all wrong last season. If we are planning on playing 3511/352 again this season then we need 3 or 4 wide players in and 2 of them need to be excellent as mulraney and smith aren’t the answers for wing backs. Smith and mulraney are good players, not dynamic enough to be wing backs tho. If we are planning on playing Uche every week we also can’t play 3511/352 as he is wasted in that formation. I’d be shocked to see us persist with 3511/352 this season without numbers coming in this window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, RS86 said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Haring New RM Mulraney Naismith Walker Ikpeazu A few players interchangeable, likes of Clare, Morrison, Halkett, White (if it works out for him), Bozanic give us some options. This is on the assumption Djoum is away as well That’s what I’d like to see. Suits the players we have and is much more balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, busby1985 said: That’s what I’d like to see. Suits the players we have and is much more balanced. If we were going with Cochrane or Irving from the start or a back 3 I'd reckon one of the attacking midfielders would drop into a deeper role and likewise one would maybe have to push forward to support Keena or MacLean if Uche was out but IMO have Naismith and Walker feeding off Uche's hold up play or making space for him could/will be very effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, RS86 said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Haring New RM Mulraney Naismith Walker Ikpeazu A few players interchangeable, likes of Clare, Morrison, Halkett, White (if it works out for him), Bozanic give us some options. This is on the assumption Djoum is away as well Does anyone have any news on how things are going with his fitness and proposed comeback? Another gamble, but hope it pays off, of course. Apologies if recently discussed on another thread... (p.s. I notice the much same question has just been asked on the 'Aidy White' thread!) Edited June 25, 2019 by Auld Reekin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: Does anyone have any news on how things are going with his fitness and proposed comeback? Another gamble, but hope it pays off, of course. Apologies if recently discussed on another thread... Last I saw on another thread he has been training and sprinting on his own last few weeks and is ready to join the rest of the squad for preseason so sounds promising thus far, let's hope he remembers how to kick a ball too Edited June 25, 2019 by RS86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, RS86 said: Last I saw on another thread he has been training and sprinting on his own last few weeks and is ready to join the rest of the squad for preseason so sounds promising thus far, let's hope he remembers how to kick a ball too That'd be a bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I still think someone will come in for Souttar and Berra and Halkett will be our defence, with Dikamona back up. Hope I’m wrong of course. I’d also be very surprised if Djoum is still here. Aidy White will be like a new signing and I reckon first choice left back. The only players guaranteed a start are Smith, Haring and Uche. Which is probably more to do with there being a lack of options in those positions. Hopefully Naismith and Walker sign soon. Along with them we have Mulraney, Lee, Clare etc who will all compete for places. I think we’ll be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: Does anyone have any news on how things are going with his fitness and proposed comeback? Another gamble, but hope it pays off, of course. Apologies if recently discussed on another thread... 5 minutes ago, RS86 said: Last I saw on another thread he has been training and sprinting on his own last few weeks and is ready to join the rest of the squad for preseason so sounds promising thus far, let's hope he remembers how to kick a ball too Was in the instagram training videos today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: How can we possibly predict the lineup when we have only signed 1 Centerhalf? I think there’ll be at least 4 incoming. We know that Walker and Naismith are 2 of the 3 or 4 that will be signed. Based on that it's fairly easy to put a potential team together. Edited June 25, 2019 by Mr Elwood P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, jamboj said: Utterly pointless conversation. The personnel and shape will always be adapted to the opposition. No manager is going to play the same team at Celtic park as they do against Ross County at home. Even playing Aberdeen at home is different to playing them away. A best xi doesn't exist for the season, it only exists for one game Killjoy... You're quite right though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, vegas-voss said: Probably like last season it will never be the same line up or same formation or tactics from one game to the next. Hopefully not. Hopefully Berra, Uche, Naismith, Morrison, Keena and our two left backs aren't out for significant parts of the season. Hope others such as Souttar, Dunne, Djoum aren't out as well as well as several players taken time to get fully match fit and confident, like Clare, Wighton and some of the above. If we can stay relatively injury free and not lose several players at once in a position we should see a more settled side, although changes will be made from game to game, that is normal. Also, if we do lose players to injury we should replace them, playing them in a cast or with crutches isn't recommended. Edited June 25, 2019 by Olly Lee's left boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Zlamal Smith Berra Souttar Hickey (no reason to drop him) Clare Haring Walker Mulraney Uche Naismith I think this is how we will start the season. Levein will give Hickey plenty of game time. He's more than ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: Was in the instagram training videos today Two crutches and both legs in plaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: We know that Walker and Naismith are 2 of the 3 or 4 that will be signed. Based on that it's fairly easy to put a potential team together. We suspect they will. No no guarantees that Uche or Walker would be starters. We might sign a better striker and we might sign a winger. We’ll probably sign another midfielder too depending on Djoum and others. Given that, I wouldn’t say it’s easy to predict what a starting XI may look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: We suspect they will. No no guarantees that Uche or Walker would be starters. We might sign a better striker and we might sign a winger. We’ll probably sign another midfielder too depending on Djoum and others. Given that, I wouldn’t say it’s easy to predict what a starting XI may look like. Uche & Walker will be starting for Hearts, if fit. Levein said three attacking players, we will get another striker to replace Vanacek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 nobody mentions Edwards, I thought he was coming onto a game towards the end of the season. I think he'll get more game time this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Zlamal Smith Berra Souttar Hickey (no reason to drop him) Clare Haring Walker Mulraney Uche Naismith I think this is how we will start the season. Levein will give Hickey plenty of game time. He's more than ready Hickey is 17 years old and unlikely to be starting Just like Cochrane, he is some talent but Levein is wise with young players and I don't think he'll be a regular Despite his talent he's still very young and vulnerable to be thrown in after 3 starts - imagine the season isn't going well and he's getting hounded by fans? Doesn't do a lot for experienced pro's let a lone a 17 year old kid. Aidy White will be the first choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: Hickey is 17 years old and unlikely to be starting Just like Cochrane, he is some talent but Levein is wise with young players and I don't think he'll be a regular Despite his talent he's still very young and vulnerable to be thrown in after 3 starts - imagine the season isn't going well and he's getting hounded by fans? Doesn't do a lot for experienced pro's let a lone a 17 year old kid. Aidy White will be the first choice Kieran Tierney was 17 when he broke into the Celtic team. I’d like to see Hickey & Cochrane get 15-20 appearances each this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, Mr Elwood P said: Kieran Tierney was 17 when he broke into the Celtic team. I’d like to see Hickey & Cochrane get 15-20 appearances each this season. I would too! I just don't think they will, but I am really excited by the prospect of our young players. I hope to see more of McDonald as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Hope we don’t do 3 at the back next season, did better with a back 4 and Mulraney further up with no defensive duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: I would too! I just don't think they will, but I am really excited by the prospect of our young players. I hope to see more of McDonald as well Not sure Anthony McDonald is ready? Doesn’t appear to have made much of an impact at ICT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Anyone know about Naismith's fitness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Kiwidoug said: Anyone know about Naismith's fitness? He was there today, not sure what he did though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) I see it different to the EEN. _______________Zlamal _____Souttar____Berra____Halkett Smith______________________Mulraney ________Haring____New/Cochrane ____Clare_____Naismith_____Walker ________________Uche Unless Aidy is fit and able in which case he will play LWB. If not, Once Garrucio returns he will slot into LWB and Mulraney and Walker will compete for left AM and Walker will also cover Naismith position in the centre should he get injured. Edited June 25, 2019 by Bauld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 On thing is a given , I'll be amazed if we play the same team two weeks on a row and I fully expect to see players played out of position constantly throughout the season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, RS86 said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Haring New RM Mulraney Naismith Walker Ikpeazu A few players interchangeable, likes of Clare, Morrison, Halkett, White (if it works out for him), Bozanic give us some options. This is on the assumption Djoum is away as well Looks very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 39 minutes ago, Bauld said: I see it different to the EEN. _______________Zlamal _____Souttar____Berra____Halkett Smith______________________Mulraney ________Haring____New/Cochrane ____Clare_____Naismith_____Walker ________________Uche Unless Aidy is fit and able in which case he will play LWB. If not, Once Garrucio returns he will slot into LWB and Mulraney and Walker will compete for left AM and Walker will also cover Naismith position in the centre should he get injured. Does EEN only have 11 players in the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Uncle Buck said: Does EEN only have 11 players in the team? My bad I meant to take Clare out but forgot. Hence the edit that was unsuccessful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 45 minutes ago, Bauld said: I see it different to the EEN. _______________Zlamal _____Souttar____Berra____Halkett Smith____________________Mulraney _______Haring____New/Cochrane ______Naismith_____Walker ______________Uche Unless Aidy is fit and able in which case he will play LWB. If not, Once Garrucio returns he will slot into LWB and Mulraney and Walker will compete for left AM and Walker will also cover Naismith position should he get injured. Quoted to edit out Clare error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Djoum about to start for Cameroon. If he excels again at this tourney he's bound to get a good offer from somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 54 minutes ago, Bauld said: I see it different to the EEN. _______________Zlamal _____Souttar____Berra____Halkett Smith______________________Mulraney ________Haring____New/Cochrane ____Clare_____Naismith_____Walker ________________Uche Unless Aidy is fit and able in which case he will play LWB. If not, Once Garrucio returns he will slot into LWB and Mulraney and Walker will compete for left AM and Walker will also cover Naismith position in the centre should he get injured. I see it different to you. My starting line up only has 11 players ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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