The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[T Fearon]

BMG priced at 1/2.Licence to print money

[yellowcard]

These types of games are the matches that Rodgers has to improve in if he is ever to become a manager in the top bracket. Big one off games that become tactical battles. Whilst it is very difficult for Celtic to compete against big clubs in Europe (particularly given the group of death draw), I'd like to see signs that Rodgers can set up a team that is hard to break down in these types of games. He has done very well this season to date but even when with Liverpool when he had far greater resources, he did have an abysmal record in Europe. I'm not expecting anything other than a defeat but I'd like to see signs that they are at least able to put up a decent rearguard action. A draw or better would be a huge bonus.

[ONeill]

Is he not missing a few players?

[tonto1888]

A draw would be a very good result. Can't see us getting one tho

[uimhr ocht]

simunovic,toure,griffiths,didnt travel apparently,i agree that we need to show some improvement away from home in europe lessons learned and all that.

[MoChara]

simunovic,toure,griffiths,didnt travel apparently,i agree that we need to show some improvement away from home in europe lessons learned and all that.

I'm wondering who will partner Sviatchenko in CB, possibly Lustig unfortunately. Izzy already on the wing for Tierney, I don't see who the 4th defender is, there's also a chance Rodgers will go balls out and play a back 3, we've nothing to lose really.

[Hectic]

simunovic,toure,griffiths,didnt travel apparently,i agree that we need to show some improvement away from home in europe lessons learned and all that.

I'm wondering who will partner Sviatchenko in CB, possibly Lustig unfortunately. Izzy already on the wing for Tierney, I don't see who the 4th defender is, there's also a chance Rodgers will go balls out and play a back 3, we've nothing to lose really.

Yeah will either be Lustig or O'Connell that will partner Erik at the back - if it is Lustig then Gamboa will come in at right full back - essentially we will be going from being close to a settled back 4 about a week ago to one that has up to 3 changes.  3 at the back is an option as well though and while I would not rule that out I would not be sure that is what he will go for.  Tonight is probably an exercise as much as anything else at this stage so important to try and apply some learning as opposed to going lets get ripped into them and if we concede 4 trying to score 2 who cares.

[Hectic]

simunovic,toure,griffiths,didnt travel apparently,i agree that we need to show some improvement away from home in europe lessons learned and all that.

I'm wondering who will partner Sviatchenko in CB, possibly Lustig unfortunately. Izzy already on the wing for Tierney, I don't see who the 4th defender is, there's also a chance Rodgers will go balls out and play a back 3, we've nothing to lose really.

Yeah will either be Lustig or O'Connell that will partner Erik at the back - if it is Lustig then Gamboa will come in at right full back - essentially we will be going from being close to a settled back 4 about a week ago to one that has up to 3 changes.  3 at the back is an option as well though and while I would not rule that out I would not be sure that is what he will go for.  Tonight is probably an exercise as much as anything else at this stage so important to try and apply some learning as opposed to going lets get ripped into them and if we concede 4 trying to score 2 who cares.

In fact are O'Connell and Erik not both lefties - in which case back 4 will be Lustig in the Centre whereas back 3 could accommodate O'Connell with Izzy and Gamboa both playing as wing backs which could work - means resting Forrest and either Sincalir or Rogic while playing Brown, Biton and Armstrong in the centre with one of Rogic or Sinclair playing off Dembele - cannot see this one myself but then again I will be guessing anyway until the team is announced.

[stew]

Celtic will get tanked by three or more.

[lenny]

simunovic,toure,griffiths,didnt travel apparently,i agree that we need to show some improvement away from home in europe lessons learned and all that.

I'm wondering who will partner Sviatchenko in CB, possibly Lustig unfortunately. Izzy already on the wing for Tierney, I don't see who the 4th defender is, there's also a chance Rodgers will go balls out and play a back 3, we've nothing to lose really.

Yeah will either be Lustig or O'Connell that will partner Erik at the back - if it is Lustig then Gamboa will come in at right full back - essentially we will be going from being close to a settled back 4 about a week ago to one that has up to 3 changes.  3 at the back is an option as well though and while I would not rule that out I would not be sure that is what he will go for.  Tonight is probably an exercise as much as anything else at this stage so important to try and apply some learning as opposed to going lets get ripped into them and if we concede 4 trying to score 2 who cares.

In fact are O'Connell and Erik not both lefties - in which case back 4 will be Lustig in the Centre whereas back 3 could accommodate O'Connell with Izzy and Gamboa both playing as wing backs which could work - means resting Forrest and either Sincalir or Rogic while playing Brown, Biton and Armstrong in the centre with one of Rogic or Sinclair playing off Dembele - cannot see this one myself but then again I will be guessing anyway until the team is announced.

Neither oconnell or erik are lefties. They are both clearly right footed but have played left cb out of necessity.

[T Fearon]

Tonight we seek evidence,uncovered to date,that our manager has the tactical nous to operate at this level.

[Milltown Row2]

Tonight we seek evidence,uncovered to date,that our manager has the tactical nous to operate at this level.

You are a genius!! What is the best bet? Instead of posting it up after the result I'd like to hear it before, as your ability to get it right (afters) is uncanny!

Personally I'm going for -2 goals

[Hectic]

simunovic,toure,griffiths,didnt travel apparently,i agree that we need to show some improvement away from home in europe lessons learned and all that.

I'm wondering who will partner Sviatchenko in CB, possibly Lustig unfortunately. Izzy already on the wing for Tierney, I don't see who the 4th defender is, there's also a chance Rodgers will go balls out and play a back 3, we've nothing to lose really.

Yeah will either be Lustig or O'Connell that will partner Erik at the back - if it is Lustig then Gamboa will come in at right full back - essentially we will be going from being close to a settled back 4 about a week ago to one that has up to 3 changes.  3 at the back is an option as well though and while I would not rule that out I would not be sure that is what he will go for.  Tonight is probably an exercise as much as anything else at this stage so important to try and apply some learning as opposed to going lets get ripped into them and if we concede 4 trying to score 2 who cares.

In fact are O'Connell and Erik not both lefties - in which case back 4 will be Lustig in the Centre whereas back 3 could accommodate O'Connell with Izzy and Gamboa both playing as wing backs which could work - means resting Forrest and either Sincalir or Rogic while playing Brown, Biton and Armstrong in the centre with one of Rogic or Sinclair playing off Dembele - cannot see this one myself but then again I will be guessing anyway until the team is announced.

Neither oconnell or erik are lefties. They are both clearly right footed but have played left cb out of necessity.

Good stuff - should create more options at that rate.  Strange though that we are sitting with no left footed centre back - usually clubs would try and get the balance there - obviously though if they are competent it matters less.

[T Fearon]

Coco was on BBC radio there talking about "domestic improvements" Ffs you weren't hired to get wins over Ross Co and Motherwell,you clown,you were hired at an exorbitant salary to make us competitive in Europe.Time to give some indication you're up to the task

[tonto1888]

Coco was on BBC radio there talking about "domestic improvements" Ffs you weren't hired to get wins over Ross Co and Motherwell,you clown,you were hired at an exorbitant salary to make us competitive in Europe.Time to give some indication you're up to the task

We have shown a lot of improvement domestically. Anyone can see that. We have improved in Europe too. Qualifying for the CL is an improvement. Qualifying first time is better than what MON WGS or Lennon done. And something Ronnie never done