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[illdecide]

I actually feel a bit for Taylor tbh, everyone has always talked about getting a LB or a LWB and anytime he's went out to play for Celtic he'd have had that in the back of his head. His confidence was bound to be low knowing every fan and management kept talking about getting in a LB. Maybe when the team settles down and he gets the pressure off him he might perform a bit better but to be fair i haven't rated the lad but could be a decent back up...who knows but the pressure will be off him now so lets see how he does whatever games he plays the rest of the season

[lurganblue]

Young lad getting pelters on social media for his appearance.

[tyroneman]

I actually feel a bit for Taylor tbh, everyone has always talked about getting a LB or a LWB and anytime he's went out to play for Celtic he'd have had that in the back of his head. His confidence was bound to be low knowing every fan and management kept talking about getting in a LB. Maybe when the team settles down and he gets the pressure off him he might perform a bit better but to be fair i haven't rated the lad but could be a decent back up...who knows but the pressure will be off him now so lets see how he does whatever games he plays the rest of the season

He's been steady, if unspectacular. Following KT was almost an impossible job to be honest.

Prob more suited to being a LB and asked to defend more than attack.

No point complaining about him not being something he isn't (or hasn't learned to be yet) - he's really all Celtic had at that position, so getting on his back hardly helped.

Far from the main, or only, problem to be honest....nt when you look at: slow transition play, poor tactics, constant line up changes, injuries, lapses in concentration from more senior players, basic mistakes from more senior players, lack of effort from more senior players, lack of creativity in all areas of the pitch ........

[Taylor]

I actually feel a bit for Taylor tbh, everyone has always talked about getting a LB or a LWB and anytime he's went out to play for Celtic he'd have had that in the back of his head. His confidence was bound to be low knowing every fan and management kept talking about getting in a LB. Maybe when the team settles down and he gets the pressure off him he might perform a bit better but to be fair i haven't rated the lad but could be a decent back up...who knows but the pressure will be off him now so lets see how he does whatever games he plays the rest of the season

I dont need your pity illdecide

[illdecide]

I actually feel a bit for Taylor tbh, everyone has always talked about getting a LB or a LWB and anytime he's went out to play for Celtic he'd have had that in the back of his head. His confidence was bound to be low knowing every fan and management kept talking about getting in a LB. Maybe when the team settles down and he gets the pressure off him he might perform a bit better but to be fair i haven't rated the lad but could be a decent back up...who knows but the pressure will be off him now so lets see how he does whatever games he plays the rest of the season

I dont need your pity illdecide

Thought i was being nice

[illdecide]

Edouard tests positive...Jasus if any other Celtic player has it by the time the play Sevco it could be bad, lets hope this isn't the case. Lennon's fault no doubt

[Angelo]

Edouard tests positive...Jasus if any other Celtic player has it by the time the play Sevco it could be bad, lets hope this isn't the case. Lennon's fault no doubt

Your victim complex for Lennon is something else.

[Main Street]

Edouard tests positive...Jasus if any other Celtic player has it by the time the play Sevco it could be bad, lets hope this isn't the case. Lennon's fault no doubt

That's the first real positive news about Ed this season.

[tyroneman]

Edouard tests positive...Jasus if any other Celtic player has it by the time the play Sevco it could be bad, lets hope this isn't the case. Lennon's fault no doubt

At which point (and about what) are we allowed to judge Lennon in his role as manager?

Do we have to wait until the end of the season? The first Sevco game, second, third?

Is it permissable to comment on the style of football during the season?

It seems because we are winning (ugly) in the league that he is untouchable (despite another shambolic exit from the CL)

[illdecide]

Edouard tests positive...Jasus if any other Celtic player has it by the time the play Sevco it could be bad, lets hope this isn't the case. Lennon's fault no doubt

Your victim complex for Lennon is something else.

It was a tongue in cheek comment...We were meant to discuss the impact playing Sevco without possibly some of our top players, I know Edouard has not been great recently and Lennon did say the transfer speculation was effecting him. Now that that's over hopefully we can see him back to his best and we all know if he's on top of his game he's first class

[angermanagement]

The Scottish FA has been informed that Stuart Armstrong has returned a positive test for COVID-19.

The midfielder returned a negative test for COVID-19 on arrival at Oriam on Monday but the supplementary UEFA test returned a positive result this morning.

Stuart will self-isolate for 10 days from the date of the test – Tuesday, 6 October - and will now be unavailable for the forthcoming international matches.

All other members of the squad have returned negative results. However, the Lothian Health Protection Team have identified two players and two members of the backroom staff as close contacts. As a consequence, Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie – along with one physiotherapist and one masseur - will require to self-isolate for 14 days as of yesterday, and will also miss the forthcoming matches.

The Scotland National Team Chief Medical Consultant, Dr John MacLean, has been in constant dialogue with the Scottish Government's Clinical Adviser on COVID & Sports throughout.

Steve Clarke, Scotland National Team Head Coach: "While this is obviously disappointing news the most important thing is the health and safety of the individuals involved and the wider group.

"As soon as we were informed of the positive test, the Chief Medical Consultant immediately contacted the Scottish Government's clinical adviser, who in turn alerted the local Health Protection Team.

"We have informed the respective clubs from whom we have borrowed the players and backroom staff and we now have to prepare for a huge match ahead tomorrow."

Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA Chief Executive: "We were made aware of the positive test this morning and I reiterate Steve's view that the health and safety of those involved is paramount. We will maintain constant dialogue with Dr John MacLean to ensure that those who are required to self-isolate are given the full support of the Scottish FA in conjunction with their clubs.

"Equally, the protocols and procedures in place are designed to ensure that the remaining members of the squad – who have all returned two rounds of negative tests – can continue to prepare for the forthcoming matches in a safe and secure environment."

Chrsitie out of the Old Firm now as well!

[Main Street]

14 days quarantine is overkill for  Christie should  he retest negative in 5 days time.

Then it's reported that Armstrong who tested positive only has to undergo 10 days quarantine.

[illdecide]

Check out this for some coming and going...WOW


In: Albian Ajeti, forward (West Ham United, £4.5m); Vasilis Barkas, goalkeeper (AEK Athens, undisclosed); David Turnbull, midfielder (Motherwell, undisclosed).

Loan in: Shane Duffy, defender (Brighton & Hove Albion); Mohamed Elyounoussi, midfielder (Southampton), Diego Laxalt, defender (AC Milan).

Out: Eboue Kouassi, midfielder (Genk, £1.35m); Craig Gordon, goalkeeper (Heart of Midlothian); Jonny Hayes, midfielder (Aberdeen); Robbie Deas, defender (Inverness Caledonian Thistle); Calvin Miller, defender (Harrogate Town); Kundai Benyu, midfielder (Wealdstone); Luke Mahady, forward (Raith Rovers); Mark Hill, midfielder (Forfar Athletic); Dave McKay, defender (Brechin City); Jozo Simunovic, defender.

Loan ended: Fraser Forster, goalkeeper (Southampton); Daniel Arzani, midfielder (Manchester City); Moritz Bauer, defender (Stoke City).

Loan out: Boli Bolingoli, defender (Istanbul Basaksehir); Manny Perez, defender (North Carolina); Marian Shved, midfielder (Mechelen); Vakoun Issouf Bayo, forward (Toulouse); Jack Hendry, defender (Oostende); Andrew Gutman, defender (Cincinnati); Jonathan Afolabi, forward (Dundee); Kerr McInroy, midfielder (Dunfermline Athletic); Ryan Mullen, goalkeeper (Cove Rangers); Brody Paterson, midfielder (Queen's Park).

[illdecide]

6 in (three signed and three on loan)
23 out (10 out on loan)

[MoChara]

possibly only 5 first team squad out though

Loan ended: Fraser Forster, goalkeeper (Southampton); Moritz Bauer, defender (Stoke City).
Loan out: Boli Bolingoli, defender (Istanbul Basaksehir); Marian Shved, midfielder (Mechelen); Vakoun Issouf Bayo, forward (Toulouse)

Maybe Arzani too but he was injured that long I don't think he can be counted