PapaShango Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 hour ago, cheetah said: Strongest team every game or what's the ******* point in it all. My feeling exactly. Last thing we want to do is get a proper embarrassing result (which might happen anyway)! But folk suggesting Stewart in goals are off their rocker. We need to retain possession so much better and be aware of players running off of us. We really have nothing to lose as everyone expects an easy home win so might as well go out and try and play a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number-16 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I'm fancying Henderson and Ginnelly to get a chance and make the most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidigits Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 18 hours ago, Bauld said: Show up. Remove pants. Bend over. Head home with an arse like a burst wind sock. I'm just imagining them actually doing that and can hardly stop laughing. On live tv as well. Eleven sore and tender back doors after 90 minutes two water breaks and injury time but for the onlookers, unmatched entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oritem8 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Delete this thread just concentrate on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1-1 is not an unrealistic probability even against 12 men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Marvin said: 1-1 is not an unrealistic probability even against 12 men. Can I have your dealers number? That must be some really good shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 hours ago, PapaShango said: My feeling exactly. Last thing we want to do is get a proper embarrassing result (which might happen anyway)! But folk suggesting Stewart in goals are off their rocker. We need to retain possession so much better and be aware of players running off of us. We really have nothing to lose as everyone expects an easy home win so might as well go out and try and play a bit. Definitely wouldn't play Stewart or a load of kids but rotating a bit is in the interest of the team. People like Halliday and Gino will be desperate for a game so could be assets in the side rather than weaken us. A bit of freshness should help for both games - not that I fancy our chances at Parkhead regardless of the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 3-1 to Celtic is my prediction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: You mention 2, others mentioned stone and Pollock. It won't happen anyway, we'll play a strong team and try to do our best. It's the 4th league game of the season, fitness should not be an issue and we have 5 subs. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Up against it big style. Requires a season best just to remain respectable. Not sure how we will cope with the inevitable whirlwind after a hard Thursday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Bus parked beat 4 nil… move on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveandal Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Our big games are Zurich, St Johnstone then the LC against Killie. This game is irrelevant. Gordon Sibbick (RB) Neilson Rowles Cochrane Gino Halliday Haring GMS Grant Boyce For me out of that team only Gordon and Rowles would start on Thursday. But I'm just a numpty on my third Budvar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Don’t turn up…keep our players for Thursday and take a 3-0 defeat. That defence will get torn a new one and it could be 4 or 5 by the hour mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, DH1986 said: Don’t turn up…keep our players for Thursday and take a 3-0 defeat. That defence will get torn a new one and it could be 4 or 5 by the hour mark. I can't even be arsed with it. You already know what we're walking into. I'd try Neilson in at CB and Sibbick in place of Haring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allowayjambo1874 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Halliday, GMS & Ginelly have had hardly any game time so they should come in, also agree that it might be a chance to play Sibbick in midfield almost a free hit for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 22 hours ago, jonesy said: Play your best team every match. If someone gets injured or suspended, then that's a chance for someone else to step up. Football can and should be fecking simple. Give it your best shot and if the other team is better or get the bounce of the ball then shake their hands and walk off with your head held high. Going into any other game there’s not much concern, but v Celtic or any other of similar quality, we start to look short on options. Right away we know we have defensive concerns. In midfield, you could say the same if we consider we are right off the back of a Thursday night game and the threat of fatigue. I know the whole, “we’re taking our time” thing regards signings but having known the fixture list for some time, probably thinking we’d start the first three league games well, and then have Celtic right after our first euro tie, I thought there’d be more haste and determination to get players in ahead of Sunday seeing the ambition is to challenge. The midfield needs help, it needs options. We’ve got plenty ahead of them upfront and wide (arguably you could say we need another forward) but you’ve got one ball player in Grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystaf Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Daveandal said: Our big games are Zurich, St Johnstone then the LC against Killie. This game is irrelevant. Gordon Sibbick (RB) Neilson Rowles Cochrane Gino Halliday Haring GMS Grant Boyce For me out of that team only Gordon and Rowles would start on Thursday. But I'm just a numpty on my third Budvar. Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystaf Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 54 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Going into any other game there’s not much concern, but v Celtic or any other of similar quality, we start to look short on options. Right away we know we have defensive concerns. In midfield, you could say the same if we consider we are right off the back of a Thursday night game and the threat of fatigue. I know the whole, “we’re taking our time” thing regards signings but having known the fixture list for some time, probably thinking we’d start the first three league games well, and then have Celtic right after our first euro tie, I thought there’d be more haste and determination to get players in ahead of Sunday seeing the ambition is to challenge. The midfield needs help, it needs options. We’ve got plenty ahead of them upfront and wide (arguably you could say we need another forward) but you’ve got one ball player in Grant. Spot on. Come on Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sertse Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Probably controversial but we get feck all in Glasgow. Play the B team and focus on Thursday🤣 Don't see the point risking injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Celtic will do what they always do. They'll come out of the traps at 100MPH and try to have the game wrapped up by half time. We'll struggle with the pace of their front men, and even if we manage to get to half time without conceding, they have a whole raft of subs who are equally as good and fast as the starters that they'll bring on after an hour. They won't lose many domestic games this season, especially at the potato bowl. I'm not being negative, I'm just a realist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Not a single player who is expected to play on Thursday should be anywhere near the squad for Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Quite sad how little I care about playing Celtic away. Especially in the current circumstances sandwiched between 2 crucial European ties. Would love to get a result and of course I don't want to take a tanking, but ultimately couldn't give a shit. Won't even attempt to watch it on a stream. 3-0 Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 28 minutes ago, Firefox said: Celtic will do what they always do. They'll come out of the traps at 100MPH and try to have the game wrapped up by half time. We'll struggle with the pace of their front men, and even if we manage to get to half time without conceding, they have a whole raft of subs who are equally as good and fast as the starters that they'll bring on after an hour. They won't lose many domestic games this season, especially at the potato bowl. I'm not being negative, I'm just a realist I will suggest that the score will be 5-0 or even worse if Sibbick and Atkinson play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jambo Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) 5-4-1 - so all out defending the first 45 minutes. We all know Smeltics tactics now hit em hard & fast first half and score as many goals as possible then sit back on it. We then need to reshape 5-3-2 second half and go for it. Realistically Dark Heed is a shite of a place for any away team but if you have a go it’s not. I’m saying 1-1 if we can contain them and don’t give any players time on the ball. Mon the JTs. Heeds up after Thursday. Edited August 20, 2022 by Aussie Jambo Nae specks and typos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jambo Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Follow on from above.. But.. make sure to keep all our best players out of this for Thursday. Play everyone else in our squad bar Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Never been less excited about a game in my life feels like some thing we just need to get out the way before getting back to the real business Eight times a ****ing season we have to **** about with this nonsense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 18 hours ago, cheetah said: Strongest team every game or what's the ******* point in it all. thats not how you manage a foot ball team to get the best results when you’ve got 60 odd fixtures. Unless you want us crippled by injuries come February and Burnt out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 56 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: thats not how you manage a foot ball team to get the best results when you’ve got 60 odd fixtures. Unless you want us crippled by injuries come February and Burnt out I am not the manager, I am a fan, I want to see the best team on the park every time we play, I want us to win or at least try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 The only fixture i dread, heart ruling the head, 1-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I think the fringe players like Halliday, Ginnely, GMS will start and with the incentive in front of them to impress ourselves (Halliday) and possibly others in G and GMS cases I hope we try to get something. I can't see less than a 3-0 defeat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 14 minutes ago, cheetah said: I am not the manager, I am a fan, I want to see the best team on the park every time we play, I want us to win or at least try. But your approach will see us lose more than we would otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAndrew Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I'd like to see some of the folk pushing for first team start get the chance against the arse cheek this weekend. They are I certified, play well, start against Zurich. And a shot across those who assume they start regardless. I'm no manager, but I think there is a decent bit of logic there. (As long as Stewart isn't in goal based on this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 31 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: But your approach will see us lose more than we would otherwise. good job I'm not in charge then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 13 hours ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: Up against it big style. Requires a season best just to remain respectable. Not sure how we will cope with the inevitable whirlwind after a hard Thursday night Concerned how a doing might affect morale for Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, Muppetboy said: Concerned how a doing might affect morale for Thursday Thursday will take care if itself regardless of the result tomorrow in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 We will take a proper shafting on Sunday, exposing how we are no better, or even worse off than last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Griswold Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Celtic -2 unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) Best team for the game, best effort. That is what we'll do. If they players can't handle 3 games now in August then we shouldn't have signed them in the first place. We'll also need to defend set pieces better, I noticed Zurich had too many free headers on Thurs. Edited August 20, 2022 by Bazzas right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyBeach Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Firefox said: Celtic will do what they always do. They'll come out of the traps at 100MPH and try to have the game wrapped up by half time. We'll struggle with the pace of their front men, and even if we manage to get to half time without conceding, they have a whole raft of subs who are equally as good and fast as the starters that they'll bring on after an hour. They won't lose many domestic games this season, especially at the potato bowl. I'm not being negative, I'm just a realist Yes, their tactic seems to be to bring on 2-3 subs who will repeat the whirlwind start against already tiring opponents. For me, the key to navigating and surviving these games is to retain possession and if it’s lost, work harder than them to win it back. If our players allow themselves to be rattled and panicked and constantly concede possession, it’s going to be a long 90 mins. Edited August 20, 2022 by PortyBeach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I'd like us to start with the formation we ended with in Switzerland. I'm certain we'd cause Celtic more problems than we usually do with containment I'm not saying "have a go" but the change and introduction of Forrest and Boyce stemmed the attacking flow of Zurich immediately. We also caused them some alarm which we hadn't done since the first 25. If the outcome is the same, Celtic 3/4 Hearts 0, then we're no worse off. Gordon Smith Cochrane Rowles Kingsley Devlin Halliday McKay Forrest Boyce Shankland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Sooks said: Never been less excited about a game in my life feels like some thing we just need to get out the way before getting back to the real business Eight times a ****ing season we have to **** about with this nonsense Nailed it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bull's-eye said: Nailed it 👍 It’s just totally tedious to be honest you build up a bit of momentum and get going then every few weeks there they are and you have to get a confidence sapping defeat from a team with ten times your resources I cant believe there are fans who like a small league because we play these teams more often ………….. masochists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, Sooks said: It’s just totally tedious to be honest you build up a bit of momentum and get going then every few weeks there they are and you have to get a confidence sapping defeat from a team with ten times your resources I cant believe there are fans who like a small league because we play these teams more often ………….. masochists Fans bored, players bored, managers bored, TV company's bored, investment non existent. Yes, let leave it as is ☹️☹️☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Bull's-eye said: Fans bored, players bored, managers bored, TV company's bored, investment non existent. Yes, let leave it as is ☹️☹️☹️ It gives the clowns on BBC Scotland some thing to squeal with delight about as a ten million rated international skins some jobber from Lanarkshire or the like for the umpteenth time on the way to scoring their fifth ………….. utterly utterly tedious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 19 hours ago, Marvin said: 1-1 is not an unrealistic probability even against 12 men. Crack pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 16 hours ago, sassenach said: This is where I am. Just focus on the next game and try to win it. We do, sometimes, get a result in Glasgow. Imagine the atmosphere on Thursday if we take something from Celtic. Furthermore, for those advocating a weakened team to just roll over and get hammered, what if we end up losing a league position on goal difference? Is that likely? How about Gordon Shankland or Mackay stretchered off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScandinavianJambo Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Going out with a week team is not good for morale. We need to field a strong team and give it our best. Even if unlikely, if we can nick a point I would be delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 There will be changes tomorrow, purely to freshen up the team or give players a rest. Not because we're throwing in the towel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, sassenach said: Injuries are part of the game, always have been. Call me old fashioned, but I believe that the best available team should be fielded for every game. What if we get hammered 6-0 at Celtic, still lose against Zurich, and miss out on a Euro spot for next season on goal difference? You can guarantee that if we were playing Hibs tomorrow nobody would be advocating a weakened team. I'd get as much satisfaction from a result against Celtic as I would against Hibs. I want to see us at least try, which requires a strong team. We can beat hibs and we can beat Zurich at Tynie. No comparison. Edited August 20, 2022 by pettigrewsstylist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Both sides of the weakened team talk has merit but it would be cheating the fans who pay to watch our best team try to beat THEM. Always feel we should take one game at a time and field our best players. The exception to the rule is a nothing game before a cup final etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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