29 Dec 2020 12:05:27
My team for the next 2 games would be

Barkas

Ajer
Duffy
Julien
Taylor

Soro
McGregor
Turnbull

Edouard
Griffiths
Elyounoussi

Eddy off the left and Moi off the right. Moi slightly deeper to support the midfield when out of possession.

It's all or nothing now. In my opinion this is the best 11 we can field on paper. Barkas is better and more experienced than Hazard. Duffy over Bitton for me as he is more of a physical presence and goal threat at set plays. Ajer over Frimpong again gives us better options at set pieces in attack and defence. Taylor over Laxalt as he is a better defender. As poor as Duffy has been at times how often have the full backs left him exposed. That won't happen with Taylor and Ajer in my opinion.


1.) 29 Dec 2020
29 Dec 2020 12:35:05
Del Bhoy that’s my team too with exception of Hazard in goal and possibly Johnston for Nelly Noosy.


2.) 29 Dec 2020
29 Dec 2020 14:14:35
JFP, Hazard did brilliant with the penalty saves in the final but during the game he was a bag of nerves and I think the game on 2nd the pressure will be 10 fold. That's my only reason for Barkas is due to the number of games played at a decent level. I think he would handle the occasion better.

Johnstone looks sharp since he has come back, I think he could come off the bench and have an impact but for me Elyounoussi is the better player and with him and eddy holding the ball up will allow space for Griffiths, Turnbull and Mcgregor to cause problems.

A lot of my mates question Duffy in there but I just think their forwards will not relish going up against him physically and would probably rub their hands at the prospect of playing against Julien and Bitton. I full expect their front 3 to be Morelos, Roofe and Kent so the more physicality we have through the team the better.

Not looking past tomorrow's game but I think the 11 that start tomorrow should be the 11 that start on Saturday.


3.) 29 Dec 2020
29 Dec 2020 14:30:49
It’s not going to happen but I’d play Bain in goals.
He’s got the experience of playing in a Derby game at Ibrox before.
And yet Bain won’t be in the squad for Saturday.
Celtic are not guaranteed to bring in a new keeper in the January transfer window.
Incredibly Lennon has stated that he’s content with what he has.


4.) 29 Dec 2020
29 Dec 2020 14:55:21
Del Bhoy good points and agreed as I said yesterday Duffy gives us the bit of dig we’ll need plus aerial threat at set pieces. You’re right one game at a time forget the game on 2nd January our focus should be on the Arabs.


5.) 29 Dec 2020
29 Dec 2020 15:49:31
Agree with buzz ad play Bain at Ibrox the three of them are much the same ability wise . but Bain has a confidence the other 2 don’t imo.


6.) 29 Dec 2020
29 Dec 2020 17:23:08
I worry about hazard but there is no crowd. some state of affairs we are in Jan and still don't know our best keeper. moi worries as well in these games his work ethic is questionable. hazard ajer bitton julien lb a toss up not much between them soro Callum turnbull Christie edfy griff.


7.) 29 Dec 2020
29 Dec 2020 18:06:44
The lack of toxic abuse and distraction will definitely help Hazard if selected. I agree he was a bag of nerves and made mistakes in the Cup Final, but he was thrown in at the deep end for one and secondly the defense was again all over the place; (not to mention Naismith's foul) and afforded him no protection.
His nerve and agility in the penalty shoot-out, plus two subsequent clean sheets, since could give him the 'Keepers jersey?
Barkas and Bain have both had very undistinguished games against Sevco where they conceded soft goals, so really the pressure is on the defense to protect whoever the keeper may be, with total concentration, marking, stop the crosses and cut-out the daft free kicks - although referees need no second invitation to award them.


8.) 29 Dec 2020
29 Dec 2020 18:31:59
Always thought Duffy needs the solidity of a flat back four, this in turn will give a bit of confidence and security to whoever is in goals. After that, Soro, Turnbull, McGregor and Christie give mobility back to front. Eddy and Griff just need enough service and they will do damage. We know we have the better players, if they click we are sorted.