martoon Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) Started Saturday's and we won so thought I'd try it again. Hope Robbie Neilson doesn't go with the usual sterile tactics that he and, before him, Levein employed. It doesn't work. Play from the start the way we usually do when it's too late. 1-1 Edited November 29, 2021 by martoon Quote
Penrices left boot Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Keep it tight, we could get something. Concede early and fall apart we might see our GD take a hit. Quote
davemclaren Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 You can watch it in the 1874 bar if you wish. https://www.universe.com/events/watch-celtic-v-hearts-in-the-eighteen74-bar-tickets-XTDNHG?fbclid=IwAR184fxQ5SKBkZ-Wvpg-P-tI19DWwQ97aAUgArgHa2-pPUN8eWTCi17NtJ4 Quote
Kiwidoug Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Can't agree with the OP. When you look at what Dundee Utd and St Mirren did to us, Celtic would take us apart. We need to replace Ginnelly and GMS with Moore and Haring and bring I. Woodburn. Frustrate them and look to hit them on the break. 1-0 Hearts. Quote
One five Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, davemclaren said: You can watch it in the 1874 bar if you wish. https://www.universe.com/events/watch-celtic-v-hearts-in-the-eighteen74-bar-tickets-XTDNHG?fbclid=IwAR184fxQ5SKBkZ-Wvpg-P-tI19DWwQ97aAUgArgHa2-pPUN8eWTCi17NtJ4 Not a bad idea D👍 Quote
Wee Mikey Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Celtic are far from unbeatable. Just look at this weekend's match v Aberdeen. Granted, they missed more than a few good chances. But, their 2nd goal? I honestly don't believe in 'luck' but ... bleedin' typical. Trust them to bag all 3 points in such fashion. Quote
One five Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 We can win this game absolutely come on the JT’s Quote
GinRummy Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, martoon said: Started Saturday's and we won so thought I'd try it again. Hope Robbie Neilson doesn't go with the usual sterile tactics that he and, before him, Levein employed. It doesn't work. Play from the start the way we usually do when it's too late. 1-1 It’s very difficult for RN on Thursday. If we leave ourselves open like we did on Saturday we’ll be up against better forwards than we were at the weekend. Add an extra midfielder and drop a forward, play narrower and press high up the park, getting on top of their central defence, gives us the best chance of success imo. One thing I don’t want to see is trying to defend from the halfway line then inevitably getting pushed further and further back. That only ends one way. Quote
Marvin Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 I'm on board with this. 2-1 Kingsley free kick & Boyce pen. Craigy G to collect MoM after saving 2 Celtic pens in quick succession. HHGH. Quote
Weonly151 Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 I'd like to see us go something like this team Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Smith. Cochrane Benny Woodburn Devlin McKay Boyce Quote
Tom Hardy’s Dug Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Does he not always pick Halliday for Celtic games? Quote
GinRummy Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tom Hardy’s Dug said: Does he not always pick Halliday for Celtic games? I think he’ll start. Quote
S Form Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, Tom Hardy’s Dug said: Does he not always pick Halliday for Celtic games? I hope not. The boy’s hopeless. Quote
upgotheheads Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 I've got a feeling Benny might be rested after being injured on Saturday. The guy's been nothing short of heroic but maybe Haring would be better for this game if we're being defensive or McAneff if we want to be more progressive. Attack might be the best form of defence against ratic at Parkhead so maybe the Dundee United line-up again apart from Beni. Quote
1953 Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 I can't see us getting anything from this game as usual. Come on Hearts, prove me wrong. Quote
JimmyCant Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 36 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Keep it tight, we could get something. Concede early and fall apart we might see our GD take a hit. Keep it tight? Revolutionary ! Id rather we analysed the shit out of them, identified their weaknesses (set pieces and crosses for a start ) and played in whatever way we need to, to expose that. A bit of width with Gnando and Boyce up front as a 2 and an extra man in midfield is where we should probably go, but probably won’t. Sit off. Defend deep. Trying to ‘keep it tight’ and we’ll most likely get a hiding, which could happen no matter what we do anyway. Quote
Mr Elwood P Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 42 minutes ago, martoon said: Started Saturday's and we won so thought I'd try it again. Hope Robbie Neilson doesn't go with the usual sterile tactics that he and, before him, Levein employed. It doesn't work. Play from the start the way we usually do when it's too late. 1-1 Perhaps he'll employ the same 'sterile tactics' that got us a draw at Ibrox instead? Quote
Das Viertel Hearts Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 37 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: Can't agree with the OP. When you look at what Dundee Utd and St Mirren did to us, Celtic would take us apart. We need to replace Ginnelly and GMS with Moore and Haring and bring I. Woodburn. Frustrate them and look to hit them on the break. 1-0 Hearts. You had me at Haring!! 😄 Quote
Stu_HMFC Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 17 minutes ago, S Form said: I hope not. The boy’s hopeless. Looked good for the 2 minutes he was injured on sat . Quote
martoon Posted November 29, 2021 Author Posted November 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Perhaps he'll employ the same 'sterile tactics' that got us a draw at Ibrox instead? And a good draw Mr P. Doesn't alter the point that our approach at Celtic and Rangers is almost always the same, as is the outcome: fear, terror, defeat. Not suggesting gung-ho, of course not, but camping on the edge of our own box with a possession %age in the teens and 0 shots on target is not the answer. Quote
Cruyff Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Smith Baningime Devlin Cochrane McKay Gino Boyce We'll probably get boabied but ye never know. Quote
AlphonseCapone Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Call it pessimism, years of experience or whatever but I think we'll take a spanking. Quote
mickycameron98 Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 It's always nervy the 1st 20 mins through there, it really is important to keep it tight early on and I would start Haring also. Not won there in 12 years however and possibly 14 years in the league I think. Quote
GinRummy Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 26 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: I've got a feeling Benny might be rested after being injured on Saturday. The guy's been nothing short of heroic but maybe Haring would be better for this game if we're being defensive or McAneff if we want to be more progressive. Attack might be the best form of defence against ratic at Parkhead so maybe the Dundee United line-up again apart from Beni. Unless we are playing three in the middle, I agree, it’s Haring over McEneff in this one. Quote
Penrices left boot Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 I'd maybe play McEneff as well. Tell everyone to shot on sight. Hart is a fifa 98 type keeper. Quote
Longbaws Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 GMS to kiss the badge infront of the Punchbag Brigade after scoring in the first half. Big Sexy to wipe his arse with a Celtic top after saving a pen for a Kyogo dive. 1-0 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻 Quote
The Gorgie Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 We gift teams too many shots at goal, St mirren had 18 on Saturday! Offer that to celtic and we are on the road to an embarrassing result. Quote
Penrices left boot Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Smith Baningime Devlin Cochrane McKay Gino Boyce We'll probably get boabied but ye never know. Not bad. Quote
Wee Mikey Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: I'd maybe play McEneff as well. Tell everyone to shot on sight. Hart is a fifa 98 type keeper. Here's one for starters:- Quote
BigStein Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 I’ve grown to be very pessimistic about parkhead visits, a draw would be a great result and keep us in touching distance Quote
Pasquale for King Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Wee Mikey said: Celtic are far from unbeatable. Just look at this weekend's match v Aberdeen. Granted, they missed more than a few good chances. But, their 2nd goal? I honestly don't believe in 'luck' but ... bleedin' typical. Trust them to bag all 3 points in such fashion. Jonny Hayes clearing the ball with his weaker right foot 😱🤷🏾♂️🤔? Dodgy. Quote
GinRummy Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 20 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Smith Baningime Devlin Cochrane McKay Gino Boyce We'll probably get boabied but ye never know. Swap out either Gino or McKay and play either Haring or McEneff and that would be what I’d go for. 3-5-1-1 or 3-5-2. Need to push through the middle and play the wing backs high up the park. in saying that, I’m convinced Halliday will play. Quote
GinRummy Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, William H. Bonney said: 5-0 to Celtic. Where’s Pat Garret when you need him 😀 Quote
Bill Sikes Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Concede early, push to equilise and concede a few more. 4 nil down by half time and play out the second half limiting the damage. Standard fare. . . .😳 Fortunately there's loads of other games on the box to watch when I turn over after about 10 minutes. Quote
kila Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Woodburn Boyce McEneff Cochrane Devlin Beni Smith Kingsley Halkett Souttar Gordon Quote
TheBigO Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Swap out either Gino or McKay and play either Haring or McEneff and that would be what I’d go for. 3-5-1-1 or 3-5-2. Need to push through the middle and play the wing backs high up the park. in saying that, I’m convinced Halliday will play. Agree with 352 here. Gino has done well against Celtic. Him n Boyce up top with Gino running them in and out of possession. Id play Haring i think. Set pieces could be important both ends. We're prob not gona win but playing Halliday would cement that!!! Quote
William H. Bonney Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Where’s Pat Garret when you need him 😀 😁 Quote
GinRummy Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Agree with 352 here. Gino has done well against Celtic. Him n Boyce up top with Gino running them in and out of possession. Id play Haring i think. Set pieces could be important both ends. We're prob not gona win but playing Halliday would cement that!!! It’s a tall order through there and Cochrane still has mistakes in him, inexperience makes that a given imo. Nonetheless, he’s a better player than Halliday and he should start. Quote
InternationalJambo Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 3-5-2 at Celtic park will force us to revert to a back 5 for the majority of the game, see our league cup game earlier in the season. I reckon he’ll go 4 at the back for this one. Quote
Mr Elwood P Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 34 minutes ago, martoon said: And a good draw Mr P. Doesn't alter the point that our approach at Celtic and Rangers is almost always the same, as is the outcome: fear, terror, defeat. Not suggesting gung-ho, of course not, but camping on the edge of our own box with a possession %age in the teens and 0 shots on target is not the answer. We've played at Hampden, Ibrox and Parkhead against the Old Firm since Robbie returned and not endured an embarrassing score line yet. Stendel went in all guns blazing and we got scudded 5-0 ... Quote
jambopilms Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 No point having 3 lightweight forwards on when we won't have the ball. Replace one with haring and pop Ginnley in. Quote
HMFC01 Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, kila said: Woodburn Boyce McEneff Cochrane Devlin Beni Smith Kingsley Halkett Souttar Gordon Not the worst idea. I like it. McEneff has scored there already and perhaps deserves more gametime in this one. Plus he's got better closing down skills along with Woodburn. Hard to drop Mckay though. So it's Mckay or Woodburn. Of course I think we will go 3-4-3 with one or two changes to players. The formation stays but it will get used tactically different. 1-1 FT. Edited November 29, 2021 by HMFC01 Quote
martoon Posted November 29, 2021 Author Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: We've played at Hampden, Ibrox and Parkhead against the Old Firm since Robbie returned and not endured an embarrassing score line yet. Stendel went in all guns blazing and we got scudded 5-0 ... I didn't say we had. Nor did I suggest all guns blazing. I did suggest that our safety first approach gets us nowhere. It rarely does. We've lost already if Neilson approaches this game as he usually does and Levein always did. Why don't people read what's written? Edited November 29, 2021 by martoon Quote
GinRummy Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, InternationalJambo said: 3-5-2 at Celtic park will force us to revert to a back 5 for the majority of the game, see our league cup game earlier in the season. I reckon he’ll go 4 at the back for this one. I disagree. We practically forced ourselves into a back 5 at parkhead last time. It’s not just formation, we seemed happy to sit back and trying to frustrate them, leaving GMS (of all people) as our outball. The formation is as defensive as you want to play it. With just Beni and Devlin in central midfield we’ll be over ran. Quote
InternationalJambo Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, GinRummy said: I disagree. We practically forced ourselves into a back 5 at parkhead last time. It’s not just formation, we seemed happy to sit back and trying to frustrate them, leaving GMS (of all people) as our outball. The formation is as defensive as you want to play it. With just Beni and Devlin in central midfield we’ll be over ran. Yeah definitely I agree, the way we set out for that game was criminal. Didn’t help with the way Celtic played that day either mind you. Just a guess but I think he will try something completely different. 4-3-3 that can change into a 4-5-1 maybe? Who knows. Hope we get one over on them for once through there, it’s long overdue. Edited November 29, 2021 by InternationalJambo Quote
Watt-Zeefuik Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, HMFC01 said: Not the worst idea. I like it. McEneff has scored there already and perhaps deserves more gametime in this one. Plus he's got better closing down skills along with Woodburn. Hard to drop Mckay though. So it's Mckay or Woodburn. Of course I think we will go 3-4-3 with one or two changes to players. The formation stays but it will get used tactically different. 1-1 FT. I would save Woodburn for the bench. Maybe play Boyce and Gino up high to start and swap Woodburn for Ginelly at 60' or so. With PostieBall we can be pretty sure they're going to come out of the gates and try to overrun us. Ginelly's pace could force them to track back a lot and make them expend a lot of energy doing so. I don't think we should sit back the whole game by any means but the midfield absolutely needs to be solid for the first 30' or so, with enough up-field threat to frustrate them. If we can wear them down a bit, we can start pushing forward with our normal passing game. Quote
GinRummy Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, InternationalJambo said: Yeah definitely I agree the way we set out for that game was criminal. Didn’t help with the way Celtic played that day either mind you. Just a guess but I think he will try something completely different. 4-3-3 that can change into a 4-5-1 maybe?Who knows. Hope we get one over on them for once through there, it’s long overdue. Aye, was looking at it purely from our point of view but Celtic played very, very well in that first half. The only reservation I have with going to 4 at the back is Halkett, otherwise it’d be a no brainer for this match. Quote
heartsfc_fan Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 Hopefully we don't implode after 20 mins. I'd also keep Ginelly until 55/60 mins if we're still in the game. They can't handle him. Fancy a score draw. Quote
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