09 Nov 2020 14:24:36
I see several EPL managers going raj-bongo about having early KO's after European Ties on Wed/ Thu.
Claiming it can even cause injury due to insufficient rest/ recovery and querying the need for mid-day KO's especially for away teams.

We have had this problem for as long as I can remember and there was even a 'Euro- Hangover' theory bandied about through the media when we dropped points/ struggled in games after Europe under MON, WGS and the previous manager.
Through all this Celtic - as far a s I know - have never complained made excuses, or questioned the SPL or TV companies?
We have all noticed a lull in energy and performance after the hour mark in quite a few matches. God knows I've moaned about making substitutions in most games when we have lost momentum and between European games and International matches this could be a factor?

1.) 09 Nov 2020
09 Nov 2020 14:44:22
Dont think we can blame europe celtic mad don't see Sevco having any problems just now.

Think we done enough yesterday so that it wasnt an issue.

Can i just say i hope all international teams taking better precautions than the last time. I don't think we should be sending Eddy to France u21's again he is still recovering from last time. HH.

2.) 09 Nov 2020
09 Nov 2020 15:30:59
Celtic Mad
I can remember 2 days before our first league game back at the new Celtic Park in 1995,
We beat Dinamo Batumi in Georgia on the Thursday and then we came back to draw 1-1 with Motherwell on the Saturday.
Celtic were on fire in the first half with Phil O’ Donnell scoring against his old club but we were hanging on in the second half and Dougie Arnott scored their equaliser with 20 minutes to go.
I’m sure the team also had problems getting home and they had to give the Georgian security staff money before they would allow them to travel back to Glasgow.

3.) 09 Nov 2020
09 Nov 2020 17:46:30
theres no doubt it has a factor and the players tire, its ok some fans we shouldn't tire and so on but the its evident that we do we see it.

4.) 09 Nov 2020
09 Nov 2020 19:19:58
Wouldn't compare us directly to Sevco as before yesterday they had scored only one goal more than us; having played two games more.
Plus they have had nothing like the problems we have with CV - never mind unsettled players etc etc. Hamilton at home was a walkover.

5.) 09 Nov 2020
09 Nov 2020 22:47:17
aye right enough,
I can see how having to apply yourself for 90 odd minutes (with a wee break in between) with 10+ other players sharing the load can be really strength sapping and tire you out!
I mean having to pass that ball 20 odd time, hase another guy to try and get the ball back then stop because one of your team meates has taken over. Then there is the standing waiting in position for a pass.
Gie me a break - Highly paid, well looked after, and their only job!

Poor wee souls. Say it often enough and they, and the fans believe it.