Celtic Banter Archive January 19 2015

19 Jan 2015 21:39:30
some folk on here saying Bitton is a defensive midfielder; positionally yes but take a look at his tackling

he doesn't like a challenge which is a slight worry

in saying that he picks up good positions and passes the ball reasonably effectively and gets up and down the park at a canter

a little bit of metal in the tackle however wouldn't go a miss

Have been saying this all season no Wanyama and that is what we need

To me he is similar to Ki, good passer and keeps possession but lacks that bite in the tackle that a CDM requires

20 Jan 2015 09:59:32
I don't rate his passing that highly either, very very rarely he plays a defense splitting pass , it's all just very neat and tidy 10 or 20 yards .

He's certainly not a "defensive" ayer as such, he's even said it himself. He's a ball playing CM, just in our system plays a bit deeper. Certainly not of Wanyamas ilk. Wanyama was box to box, could protect the back line but had the power, stamina and ability to get forward and cause problems - an incredible player really and certainly a big factor in Southamptons position. I admit its a bit harsh comparing Bitton to Wanyama but when Vic was sold Bitton was the only CM brought in. Was hoping we would hear some more news on the Kara link but for whatever reason (probably Eck if it was true at all) it doesn't look like it is happening.

5m was apparently quoted JimTim I don't know of that's his valuation to get him in Jan hopefully his value will go down in summer

He is no where as good as KI either and does not score goals

19 Jan 2015 15:37:02
just had an idea - remember how amazing beachball sunday was all those years ago? this time, instead of dressing up for the beach, why don't we all dress up as zombies and do a 'walking dead' style zombie walk up to hampden? it would be fecking hilarious!

Just read an article by the excellent James Forrest regarding this game. In it he makes the point that we should make this game about us, not the daywalkers claiming it is an old firm game.

With that in mind I would hope we don't sink to the level which no doubt will be plumbed by sevconians. No rebel songs, just CELTIC songs. No mention of them being dead, we all know they are.Lets give them enough rope to hang themselves.

Beach ball Sunday was one of the most memorable experiences of my Celtic supporting life.It showed that we have the humour and attitude to leave this baggage behind us. let's get right behind the team, loudly and colourfully.This is the FIRST time we have played this particular team, let's show them how the big Bhoys do it.

You make a good point GJ I just hope your right. I feel though that there is always a small element that will let us down.
Whilst we talking about the new club, I feel its just a matter of time before they get their act together and mount a challenge albeit maybe 1, 2, or 3 yrs down the line.The question is not about them though its more about us. If and when it comes are we in a position to defend as we seem to be struggling to pay out a few hundred thousand at the moment. Or are the board purposely not spending just now in case they need to at a later date.

I think Newco are heading down the same road as Oldco and although the 'powers-that-be' and secret societies will attempt to avert another administration, there is absolutely no way they could survive unassisted for the rest of the season, never mind another year in the Championship.
They are haemorrhaging cash and Ashley's dodgy involvement is causing mayhem.

{Ed007's Note - There's nothing dodgy about Ashley's involvement.}

Agree with ED, there is nothing dodgy about Ashley's investment, this is all about sale and leaseback. Iwould not be in the least bit surprised if Ashley is part of the Bluepitch or Marguarita group.

Dont forget Chuckles, got to love him!, had no money to buy the assets.Seems to me he made promises to various parties re them getting stuck into the ibrokes pie, and tey certainly have done that!

@rayman; They don't really bother me mate, they are years behind us even though we blew a chance to move into a different orbit. They have a stadium that is decaying badly on a daily basis and a load of players out of contract at the season end. Conservative guess. they must need in the region of 40-50M. And don't forget those wonderful onerous contracts!

Fair point GJ, but I think we would be pretty naïve to think it will never come.

Ashley is a businessman first and foremost. He sees an opporchancity to make cash. Not doing anything illegal or wrong. One thing for sure, he won't hesitate to sell the stadium or any other asset to get a return on his cash. They won't be the first big business to finally sink and will be hardline news until the next f#ckwit blows himself up