11 May 2026 13:49:04
I know we all love to Tav bash and I get why sometimes but if someone would like to enlighten me to what Djiga was doing at the second goal moving up the pitch to cover a pass that was never happening to a player already marked as Celtic went past the opposite direction, rather than making a beeline to get back into the position which would have likely cut off the cross prior to it reaching the area Maeda scored from, please let me know.
11 May 2026 14:07:26
Djiga was in no man's land and agree he is also to blame but when your captain has a ball floated over his head, he reacts slow, he looks towards the linesman while raising his hand and allows Tierney to sprint away and get a cross in. Just sprint back and block the cross, how many times do we hear? Play to the whistle!
11 May 2026 14:50:10
Exactly bbj, instead of busting a gut to get his leg out to stop cross, he's busting a gut to get his hand up for offside, everything that's backwards about us in one phase of play. I really wanted it badly for Tav. Pity the players didn't share my enthusiasm. He totally overstayed his welcome. It's backfired horribly.
11 May 2026 14:52:17
Maybe if Djiga closed down Maeda quicker for their 3rd goal and put his body/head on the line then it may have been classed as dangerous play. ??♂️
11 May 2026 14:55:18
Maybe the easiest way to explain it is that Djiga just isn't a good player in any way! A few games after AFCON and some thought he was classy, he's just utter mince.
11 May 2026 15:18:56
Maybe if Butland had longer arms he could have saved it. Perhaps if we tackled the player before he passed to Maeda. If buts and maybes, we have a team of players who don't want to be there, and that's plain to see.
11 May 2026 15:30:29
Correct. Tav had a mare, but Djiga totally messed up too, as did Manny. Was highlighted in the analysis if u were unfortunate enough to still have it on.
11 May 2026 16:07:23
Tav Djiga and Butland all had a nightmare at the weekend. Unfortunately, it's not a one off and has been happening for many, many years. Butland, imo, has let in more than he has saved in a hell of a lot of games for us since he's been here.
He is no McGregor or Klos, we need better. He gave Celtic possession over 20 times yesterday by kicking the ball straight out of play instead of at least trying to find Chermiti.
11 May 2026 16:29:38
Good post Mustcatin, good to have you back, mate. ?
11 May 2026 16:53:02
Agree Mustcatin. I have said it before and got pelters. Butland can't even keep the ball in the park. He's no Goram McGregor or Klos.
Djiga was mince. Lobe Fernandez, but he gives me chills. Too casual at times. We were outplayed, out muscled, and out thought. Not good enough.
11 May 2026 17:02:49
Good post, Muscat, I felt that Butland's kicking set the tone for the game and Celtic pressed, knowing the lack of confidence in his kicking.
11 May 2026 17:24:07
Didn't watch the match yesterday, had to decide whether to be frustrated on the golf course or watching my team.
Went with the ⛳️ option.
Like so many of our supporters old and new, it's been another hard fect this season.
I do like Danny, but have to agree some of his team selections, subs, etc have been head scratchers.
You're left wondering if his hands have been tied a bit more than he'd like due to players carrying knocks, lack of fitness etc.
EHL has stated more than once that areas of the squad are deficient in this respect.
The boys at the top will decide his fate one way or the other.
Just hope things can get sorted out close season. If players are not fully invested, etc, move them on if a price can be agreed upon.
Personally I'd like to keep Rommens, Barron, Naderi, Curtis, Chermiti, Raskin, Diomande, Chucky.
If Rommens can put his injuries behind him, he could be a candidate for the captaincy depending on the players brought in, certainly like the way he goes about his business.
If acceptable bids came in for Chermiti, Raskin & Fernandez and they want to leave, by all means let it roll.
We should be looking for around 35m for those 3 in today's market.
11 May 2026 17:49:22
Thanks boy blue. ✌️