feedthefox Posted May 16 Posted May 16 (edited) Appreciate it's very raw and Del has been very shrewd all season but for the life of me I will never understand why Kerjota has not got on, up against their tiring full backs (on yellows) and looking to get some attacking momentum we push the Alan Forrest button. Kerjota has been outstanding in all the game time he's had and brings a real edge to our game especially in final quarter. Edited May 16 by feedthefox Reconsiderd.
Bungalow Bill Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Just now, feedthefox said: Appreciate it's very raw but for the life of me I will never understand why he's not got on, up against their tiring full backs (on yellows) and looking to get some attacking momentum we push the Alan Forrest button. If you don’t understand it then you probably need to find another sport to follow. We weren’t pushing for a win when we made our final subs
saxondale Posted May 16 Posted May 16 It was odd an decision, instinctively, but McInnes will have his reasons.
Ivan Drago Posted May 16 Posted May 16 I can understand Forrest coming on for his work rate but I don’t remember him doing anything. Chesnokov had a great run when he came on that could easily have led to a goal but then did nothing after that. not sure anyone coming on makes the difference after we’d lost so many players
Gundermann Posted May 16 Posted May 16 4 minutes ago, feedthefox said: Appreciate it's very raw but for the life of me I will never understand why he's not got on, up against their tiring full backs (on yellows) and looking to get some attacking momentum we push the Alan Forrest button. I know. Told a neutral pal that Forrest would run and then deliver diddly-squat. And, that's what happened. He didn't lose us the game but that sub weakened us.
Mikey1874 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Review will take place. Improvements to the squad and style of play are incoming.
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted May 16 Posted May 16 We had no midfield once jordi and beni went off - pretty much all the second balls falling to Celtic which was exactly what you didn’t want
ShedBoy Posted May 16 Posted May 16 20 minutes ago, feedthefox said: Appreciate it's very raw and Del has been very shrewd all season but for the life of me I will never understand why Kerjota has not got on, up against their tiring full backs (on yellows) and looking to get some attacking momentum we push the Alan Forrest button. Kerjota has been outstanding in all the game time he's had and brings a real edge to our game especially in final quarter. Del has done his job this season. I hope JTA identify better for next season
The Fox Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Hes been amazing every game. A big mistake not playing him. Forest was awful
Templeton Peck Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Happy to see Alan Forrest away for the mere fact he shat out smashing his brother
Bindy Badgy Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Did Kyzie have an injury? I don't understand why he would have been taken off otherwise.
feedthefox Posted May 16 Author Posted May 16 18 minutes ago, Bungalow Bill said: If you don’t understand it then you probably need to find another sport to follow. We weren’t pushing for a win when we made our final subs Appreciate what you're saying and for sure I could be wrong but there was nearly 30mins to go (if you inc stoppage time) which seems a long time to play to use up all your subs.
busbyfth Posted May 16 Posted May 16 In 86 it was a virus going round the squad the week of the final game....this time round its simply been ALL the injuries.....talk about shity luck ? (did damned well considering)
Bungalow Bill Posted May 16 Posted May 16 2 minutes ago, feedthefox said: Appreciate what you're saying and for sure I could be wrong but there was nearly 30mins to go (if you inc stoppage time) which seems a long time to play to use up all your subs. Sorry mate. Pretty raw right now.
CM Funk Posted May 16 Posted May 16 I’m not sure why Forrest was even in the squad never mind got onto the pitch. It’s inexplainable and a reason we lost the game today. Could’ve had a wild card in Mato (who’s not short on confidence) and his pace to run in behind when Celtic went to a back 3. Instead we had Forrest who I think the only thing he done was lose the ball to his brother. Kerjota should’ve been on. Man is cold blooded and doesn’t feel pressure. Would’ve been ideal for him.
H2 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 It's a shame that those who don't understand (like me sometimes) can't just accept that Derek McInnes knows a lot better then you.
CM Funk Posted May 16 Posted May 16 4 minutes ago, feedthefox said: Appreciate what you're saying and for sure I could be wrong but there was nearly 30mins to go (if you inc stoppage time) which seems a long time to play to use up all your subs. We had to use all three subs as we only have three window to use them and used two already for Kent and Spittal. Part of that is McInnes being knee jerk reacting to Inheacho coming on though. Could’ve waited 10-15 mins but bring him on for a midfielder and Beni goes down minutes later. Brutal.
feedthefox Posted May 16 Author Posted May 16 Just now, H2 said: It's a shame that those who don't understand (like me sometimes) can't just accept that Derek McInnes knows a lot better then you. I'm with you 100% that DM knows better but do you think Alan Forrest was a better sub to bring on over Kerjota given what we've seen of both this season?
Maple Leaf Posted May 16 Posted May 16 The subs did not improve us. We were hanging on for grim death for the last 10 minutes of regulation time ... they hit the post and our GK made a spectacular save. Nevertheless, we were cheated.
Bairnjambo Posted May 16 Posted May 16 6 minutes ago, busbyfth said: In 86 it was a virus going round the squad the week of the final game....this time round its simply been ALL the injuries.....talk about shity luck ? (did damned well considering) The team has been fantastic from start to finish. Much more difficult to win the League now compared to 1986 due to the financial gulf between the Old Firm and the rest. In fact it is pretty near impossible. Although nobody in the scottish media will mention this. We have almost achieved the impossible.
H2 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 2 minutes ago, feedthefox said: I'm with you 100% that DM knows better but do you think Alan Forrest was a better sub to bring on over Kerjota given what we've seen of both this season? Personally I am a massive fan of Kerjota, and would have been my preference, but, DM is a damn good manager working with players everyday, I'll go with his choice in front of mine everyday of the week.
henryheart Posted May 16 Posted May 16 I appreciate that it is hard to imagine, but I think that McInnes, who has been a manager for many years and who trains and talks to the players on a daily basis knows just a little bit more about team selection than anyone on Kickback.
H2 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Just now, Absolute Scenes said: Shocker of a decision by Del to leave Kerjota benched. DM's tactics today were magnificent. He picked the players for his tactics and system.
feedthefox Posted May 16 Author Posted May 16 1 minute ago, H2 said: DM's tactics today were magnificent. He picked the players for his tactics and system. First half was a masterstoke starting Kabore, and but for the pen we would have been very well placed. Just feel second half we could have maybe been a bit more front foot and looked for a second goal as Celtic were looking pretty fragile at the back. No doubt about it the equaliser so close to ht threw us.
Scott Leitch Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Bringing Forrest on was mental. He's ****ing gash, always has been. **** sake when it was 1-1 he was away getting the ball for the Celtic player.
upgotheheads Posted May 16 Posted May 16 1 hour ago, feedthefox said: Appreciate it's very raw and Del has been very shrewd all season but for the life of me I will never understand why Kerjota has not got on, up against their tiring full backs (on yellows) and looking to get some attacking momentum we push the Alan Forrest button. Kerjota has been outstanding in all the game time he's had and brings a real edge to our game especially in final quarter. I agree, Forrest doesn't have the pace while Kerjota doesn't, maybe it was an experience thing.
WheatfieldWarrior Posted May 16 Posted May 16 36 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: Shocker of a decision by Del to leave Kerjota benched. He's already brought Chesnokov on to play on the right wing.
feedthefox Posted May 16 Author Posted May 16 2 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: I agree, Forrest doesn't have the pace while Kerjota doesn't, maybe it was an experience thing. Just seemed such a random substitution. Forrest has hardly kicked a ball and is half the player Kerjota is who has been a game changer more than once this season so to patch him today was baffling.
WheatfieldWarrior Posted May 16 Posted May 16 3 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: I agree, Forrest doesn't have the pace while Kerjota doesn't, maybe it was an experience thing. Forrest is left sided, I don't think Kerjota has played on the left for us or at least not often. Spital would have been on the left, but he was needed at cm with the beni injury.
Fort Vallance Posted May 16 Posted May 16 55 minutes ago, feedthefox said: Appreciate what you're saying and for sure I could be wrong but there was nearly 30mins to go (if you inc stoppage time) which seems a long time to play to use up all your subs. Only the whole stoppage time wasn't played. Yeah I know. Irrelevant.
feedthefox Posted May 16 Author Posted May 16 5 minutes ago, WheatfieldWarrior said: Forrest is left sided, I don't think Kerjota has played on the left for us or at least not often. Spital would have been on the left, but he was needed at cm with the beni injury. I’d have Kerjota on left all day long over Forrest being Forrest.
ShedBoy Posted May 16 Posted May 16 43 minutes ago, H2 said: DM's tactics today were magnificent. He picked the players for his tactics and system. First half was bang on. 2nd half was a fecken mess. We can get better
hearts00 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 How good was Steinwender by the way. A rolls Royce of a performance and should 100% be starting RCH next season.
feedthefox Posted May 16 Author Posted May 16 (Other than a win obvs) I really wanted 3 things from today. No early bookings Get the ball wide quicker Kerjota to get decent minutes Of the 3 I reckoned Kerjota would be the shoe in!
stirlo Posted May 16 Posted May 16 1 hour ago, H2 said: It's a shame that those who don't understand (like me sometimes) can't just accept that Derek McInnes knows a lot better then you. It's ridiculous isn't it. He sees the players in training every day and I think it's evident that he's got far more right than wrong this season. The thought of what we'll do when he moves on does worry me. He's a guy who quite simply knows how to win games in the Scottish Premiership.
pettigrewsstylist Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Guys, he brought on AF because he trusts him to track back and defend better than other options mentioned and avaialable.
H2 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 39 minutes ago, ShedBoy said: First half was bang on. 2nd half was a fecken mess. We can get better You can not be serious.
Duggie 1874 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 On 10/05/2026 at 17:49, Taffin said: This is where the much ridiculed by some concept of belief comes in. We've been battered over the years so a lot of fans are understandably now struggling to see how we win it at Celtic...myself included. The club and team are where they are because for the first time in 20 years they do believe and will still believe in the coming games. They're not top by mistake. Because he shat his pants, the Frankie Kent sub says it all with 45 mins to go , we had to score again and never looked likely
spacerjoe Posted May 16 Posted May 16 35 minutes ago, hearts00 said: How good was Steinwender by the way. A rolls Royce of a performance and should 100% be starting RCH next season. Absolute class. Would have no problem with him replacing Halks.
Jocam2325 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 1 hour ago, H2 said: Personally I am a massive fan of Kerjota, and would have been my preference, but, DM is a damn good manager working with players everyday, I'll go with his choice in front of mine everyday of the week. This, 100% and all those on here suggesting they know better are embarrassing
spacerjoe Posted May 16 Posted May 16 8 minutes ago, Duggie 1874 said: Because he shat his pants, the Frankie Kent sub says it all with 45 mins to go , we had to score again and never looked likely Nope. Tactical change to counter Celtic's change. Made sense. We were then just massively unlucky we lost Beni straight after. Literally a minute after.
ShedBoy Posted May 16 Posted May 16 23 minutes ago, H2 said: You can not be serious. That 2nd half was so disjointed, and a mess. We looked like bairns. The first half was bang on, absolutely terrific.
feedthefox Posted May 16 Author Posted May 16 1 minute ago, Jocam2325 said: This, 100% and all those on here suggesting they know better are embarrassing I'm not sure folks are saying they know better than DM, far from it. But in isolation were you happy to see Alan Forrest come on instead Kerjota? Our biggest game in recent memory and with still 30mins to go (if we inc stoppage) we bring on a player who has hardly kicked a ball all season, will be out the door in the summer and is seen as bang average while leaving a player who has been a game changer almost every time he's been on.
Duggie 1874 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 First half spot on , second half , nowhere near what’s was required
H2 Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Just now, ShedBoy said: That 2nd half was so disjointed, and a mess. We looked like bairns. The first half was bang on, absolutely terrific. If we had been disjointed, a mess, and looked like Bairns we'd have lost a lot more goals and very quickly.
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