18 Sep 2017 21:38:06
I know we play PT tomorrow but for the big game on Saturday I would maybe play hodson at left back with Declan John left wing. Windass in number 10 role with jack n Dorrans behind him. Candieas on right with buffalo up top. Ofcourse Alves, Cardoso and Tav at back although I worry about Cardoso and Tav defending. I'd play that 4-5-1
Thoughts?
19 Sep 2017 10:34:36
good shout blue drama as we can't attack celtic or we will be embarrassed again
id like to see rossiter sitiing in the cdm role though as for me he has a bit more about him and that's his natural position
19 Sep 2017 12:34:09
I think I'd prefer a 3-5-2 for us, give Cardoso and Alves that extra help at the back while still matching up in the midfield. I'd also not start Miller but bring him on towards the end with Candeias playing just of Morelos. Would prefer to put Rossiter or even Barjonas in for Windass but can't see Caixinha going with that.
Foderingham
Cardoso Alves Wilson
Tavernier Dorrans Jack Windass John
Candeias Morelos
19 Sep 2017 13:05:39
Rossiter is injured so won't see him for a while.
19 Sep 2017 14:29:23
The weakest area of Celtic's team is their defence, no doubt about it. This may be because in domestic football, it is never put under any pressure. Lustig can be got at, Gordon is rash and poor with the ball at his feet and their centre backs are suspect. On that basis, I hope Gers start with Herrera and Morelos up front and if necessary go long for the first 15 mins. let's try and play the opening part of the game in Celtics half for once. We have tried sitting deep and packing midfield and on every occasion it has failed and Celtic have dictated the game. Drop Miller, go 2 up front, get the ball in their half as quickly and often as possible and let's pile on the pressure, we are at home for gods sake and they are not world beaters.
19 Sep 2017 17:00:16
Good post Eldersliebear
19 Sep 2017 18:10:04
I feel or perhaps hope that some of the injuries might be a blessing in disguise. I'm not saying I welcome them but niko shouldn't be anywhere near the starting 11 on Saturday that's not based on ability but the lad lacks pace and he's a liability when it comes to the ferocious tempo of an old firm. We'll miss Wallace but I'm excited to see what DJ can do and if Miller is available or not we could be doing with the height and presence of Herrera and maybe not is the time (not now then when) the Pens steps up and shows he's a big time player to match his transfer fee. We need game changers in the team come sat and I think the boys mentioned have bags of talent so step up and show it! a draw or an old fashioned Walter era grind for the win would suit me we have to set up to frustrated them and not let them dominate the midfield like the have done, well since we pumped them at Hampden.
19 Sep 2017 23:19:25
Rossiter is injured again, unfortunately