Celtic Banter Archive September 05 2016

05 Sep 2016 20:33:38
Just wanna give out a shout 2 stan19, for the greatly appreciated gesture of giving me a classic hoops shirt as he had a spare. Great guy, Cheers Stan it will be worn with pride. Thanks again bud
hail hail.

05 Sep 2016 21:47:30
Well done Stan. How's your dad keeping by the way?

05 Sep 2016 22:48:44
Bigshaw

Your very welcome pal glad it arrived safely.

Stepbhoy

Appreciate you asking thank you. Unfortunately they found more aggressive but staying positive about it and he's been great this last couple of weeks more like his old self.

Stay safe at the weekend gents. HH.

05 Sep 2016 23:14:16
Stan don't no you, but sorry to hear. My da keeps getn d stuff cut off. Skin c is in the family. But I realise its me been morbid, it's life to him, but it's hereditary and eventual like my father to my granda it b me and my son. But like my da says as long as your happy, you want people to be happy. Don't stop me packing factor 50 in dublin

If these words are not encouraging to you or offend please request ed to delete, and Ed please do so.

05 Sep 2016 23:34:29
Thanks Ciaran, Not at all. It affects so many people unfortunately. I've actually taken postives from it because my whole attitude to certain things has changed dramatically this last few weeks. Keep your chin up. HH.

05 Sep 2016 23:53:00
Thanks Stan, a lot of people don't like talking about it but jeez. I was told at 30 there was a 40percent chance of getting within 10 years and 60 percent within 20, initially taught procession don't win games.
But still bait the old sunlotion on. Maybe inevitable but why make it easy. Got my first sist removed a week before my 24th birthday.

All the best to your father. Hail hail.

06 Sep 2016 05:11:22
Thanks Ciaran and same to you, Look after yourself. HH.

06 Sep 2016 06:05:31
Sorry to hear that Stan but so glad your old man is staying positive that's a good thing. Ciaran sorry to hear about your situation hopefully there's a cure before it affects you or your son.

06 Sep 2016 11:11:23
Thanks Stephbhoy. I've spent more time with my family this last 2 months than i have in a year. Its funny what you think is important until something like this happens. Have a good week gents.

Hoops 4/ 1 for -2 (l'm all over it) HH.

06 Sep 2016 12:03:12
Great gesture Stan

Class act.

06 Sep 2016 13:09:32
All the best to you and yours' Stan and I hope the Hoops give us all plenty to be happy about and lift your family's spirits, this season.
Stay positive. HH.

06 Sep 2016 16:14:08
Again thanks Gents. Can't beat doing a good deed for another Tim.

& i've not fogotten about you Ed as soon as Glasvegas get off the a*** i'm on it! HH.

06 Sep 2016 16:45:27
Stan mate again thanks for the strip it was a really nice gesture bud, hope u n your family get that kindness repaid in blessings. Hail hail mate.

06 Sep 2016 18:56:54
Stan, I also would just like to wish you and your family my sincere best wishes.
I hope your father is able to remain strong, and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

06 Sep 2016 21:17:38
Really appreciate the kind words means a lot thank you.

05 Sep 2016 20:05:48
Looking forward to Saturday, would like to see us go with DDV Lustig, Kolo Shevvy KT, Roberts, Brown, Rogic and Sinclair with LG and MD up front. An hour in and we may and up 4 2 4 with all 11 players shooting as soon as the ball comes to them.

05 Sep 2016 20:26:27
My thoughts exactly there Davie. I'd be looking to Get LG and Dembele in and around their box for the entire 90. Properly dominate them.

05 Sep 2016 22:15:12
Would be brave. Not sure of a change in system is the right move, the KEY as always will be whoever is set up near Brown needs to stay away and get space between, sometimes it looks like biton Is almost marking brown

I would go with mcgregor as he knows how to link between brown and Rogic and so it's MacGregor for me

I know that few will agree but there you go

442 can actually be quite defensive and predictable, I like the way our two wingers can come inside and how Rogic can pass and drill in shots; it's the space between brown and Rogic that will dictate CFC dominance. For me, biton just can't play that role as he isn't mobile enough energetic enough or hard enough ( I think mcgregor is better on two of three counts.

05 Sep 2016 22:49:37
Dembelle sure needs a chance. I can see him sparkling on the occasion. I'd go the Celtic way and play paddy- but 2 up would be a real statement for the season.

So pay no heed to the media bhoys and let's just wait on the tally-hoop.

06 Sep 2016 08:16:16
Get Rogic in the gap between midfield and efence and that's that. Game over.

06 Sep 2016 08:32:31
I would go with just Griffiths up front himself
Think he does his best work as a lone striker.

06 Sep 2016 17:03:09
Got to agree with u keV, Griff up front works really well with the 3 forwards, Roberts rogic n Sinclair. I'd go brown n McGregor against sevco, as I think McGregor has a wee bit of dig about him n can get his foot on the ball. Form wise he's probably just ahead of biton, although that's not why I'd pick him, just the reasons stated before. However would love to see Henderson start, think he would relish playing the new team who pretend to be rangers in liquidation, if they want to pretend to be rangers, enjoy getting beat like rangers did before they died.
Hail hail.

05 Sep 2016 15:50:05
Hi guys don't think bitton and brown are good in the same midfield. Would rather see mcgreggor as we drop deeper and lots of sideway passes. What you all think?

05 Sep 2016 17:47:34
Wouldn't play Bitton ad have mcgregor in wae broonie.

05 Sep 2016 19:40:39
If Bitton could be consistent, and not look too lethargic, it would be him all day long for me. I think that's the real issue in the equation.

It also depends what you're after, McGregor is that bit more dynamic and does get the ball forward quicker. He's that bit more versatile too in a fluid midfield. But sometimes the game needs slowing down and the screw slowly turned, that's where Bitton excels.

When it comes to working with Brown, neither are ideal actually for me. Scott Brown is a box to box midfielder, he's been fine when asked to play the anchor, but needs a natural one next to him to play his best game. Bitton and McGregor would both call themselves attacking players too I'd imagine, like Brown at times, being asked to play a role, when for me, they both lack some vital qualities.

I'd go McGregor against the zombies and Bitton against Barca, McGregor can always come on.

05 Sep 2016 19:53:05
We could probably play my granny with Brown and still pump them.

05 Sep 2016 20:10:54
What about Henderson or Armstrong in middle with broony.

05 Sep 2016 13:21:25
Jus a shout out to my missus' cuzin shaun 11 years to the day he died. Was a really massive celtic fan. Was a Tim till he died n a Tim to this day. Hail hail shaun R. I. P. COYBIG.

05 Sep 2016 17:52:34
Rip. Lil man. Up there, we're we can only aspire to be.

Hail hail.

05 Sep 2016 20:29:30
Thanks a lot ciaran. Appreciated. HH.

06 Sep 2016 16:05:34
Hopefully we will get a result for the wee man on saturday Sparky.

05 Sep 2016 11:25:06
The nerves are kicking in now, big game around a week away! One of Europes biggest fixtures. Celtic Vs Barcelona. How do you all see the team line up? I think the only debate is between keeper and Forrest or Roberts. Other than that team picks itself.

Personally, especially against our league opponents this Saturday, bitton/ mcgregor should be discussed. Did anyone else think that brown and bitton together slowed our game down too much and don't offer too many forward passes. Though when CM came on against Aberdeen he changed the game and got going again. Not saying he's the answer but don't think the likes of Christie or Armstrong will get a look in at these games given the lack of playing time lately.

05 Sep 2016 13:07:17
If we are going for goals and attacking, then leave Bitton out the side. Sorry for repeating myself - but he slows down the game, affects Browns natural game, gives away possession and can't tackle. McGregor is obviously not the perfect answer (as we were looking for better in the window) , but he does a decent job domestically.
Rogic has been very influential and is creating and scoring; while
the fact we have Forrest, Roberts, Sinclair, Griffiths and Dembele etc to shuffle about up front gives us plenty of attacking options.
BR has brought in DeVries and although I have been a big critic of Gordon, for a while, it is a big ask for a new keeper, with an unsettled back line?

05 Sep 2016 13:33:29
My team would be. gordon, lustig, kolo, Erik, KT, brown mcregregor, Forrest, Sinclair, rogic, griff! Bring gamboa and paddy on in the 2nd half to run at that big clown Wallace! I wouldn't have bitton anywhere near the team, he's been utter Shoite since the season started, far to slow and looks as if he isn't interested! Not saying mcgregor is the answer but for me he's better in there than bitton! Take an early lead and we'll run over the top of this tribute act!

05 Sep 2016 14:11:29
Agree with wiss except i would start with roberts.

Nothing against forrest overall but a couple decent performances doesn't make up for the last 2 years imo.

Having said that i'm confident with either or as i think we have more than enough to smash em.

05 Sep 2016 16:49:39
A hope Rodgers isn't thinking of starting gamboa, lustig is a cool head n we might just need as many as possible. The ref whoever it is will be looking for any opportunity to give penalties against us, especially if we score first.

05 Sep 2016 17:10:42
Don't care about Celtic against Barcelona. Money is in the bank and we are never going to win the champions league , give the young bhoys a run out . The most important game is on Sunday , here we go 10 in a row .

05 Sep 2016 17:59:27
Saturday.

05 Sep 2016 20:09:42
Sorry Saturday force of habit can't remember the last time we played rangers old or new on a Saturday , been saying Sunday for the last few days when discussing it .