Celtic FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2024/25

A Dub in Glasgo

Peno to Lille, looked outside - No VAR

Bain saves!!

Utopia Parkway

Jaysus Duffy why are you having a nibble at him there. He's going nowhere.

Chalk McHugh

Foul was outside the box. .Justice served.

polarbearhead

Duffy needs dropping, we'll done Bain

henke

Good save with the feet there from Bain. Justice although not necessary from Duffy it looked outside.

A Dub in Glasgo

Bloody hell Bain.... Lille hit the crossbar after Bains mistake

A Dub in Glasgo

HT 0-2

Both goals and the Bain save

https://streamable.com/ixbgow

https://streamable.com/yulqqy

https://streamable.com/1ax25i

DavidLyons_

That’s more like the Celtic we all love (albeit with a couple of unnecessary scares).

Expected nothing from this tie so delighted to see the way we’ve played.

US2

Can't watch. Sounds like I'm missing a cracker!

henke

Yeah a better performance. A win here could kickstart things. Fingers crossed for a positive second half.

A Dub in Glasgo

Ajer off injured, Bitton on

Chalk McHugh

Lille pushing hard since the restart. Celtic sitting back soaking up the pressure.

A Dub in Glasgo

Lille pull one back, it was coming as Celtic defended more deeply this half

Elyounssi took too many touches and could not get his shot off

Chalk McHugh

Lille rewarded for 20 minutes of dominance. 1-2.

A Dub in Glasgo

Lille equalise, Celtic inviting everything this half

Chalk McHugh

Celtic haven't come out for the second half yet. Being outfought, outrun and outplayed. 2-2.

A Dub in Glasgo

N'tcham gave up a while ago and needs hooked

PauloMN

Missed 1st half, but saw score and almost expected to ship at least 2. We've been pinned back for all of the 2nd half.

DavidLyons_

Great first half. Shocking second half.

Hope Ajer’s injury isn’t too bad. Disaster if he is out for any length of time in the circumstances.

Plenty of positives to take from the game. Would have bitten your hand off at the ankle for a draw beforehand.

Chalk McHugh

I have to say i was impressed with that Lille side. Full of energy and pace and look very dangerous when on the front foot. I can see why their second in the French league and hammered Prague 4-1 away last week.

As for Celtic played well for about 30 minutes of first half and upped their game after Lille levelled but i felt Lille were slightly the better team overall. At this early stage i'd fancy Milan and Lille to progress.

Celtic up against Aberdeen in the delayed cup semi final on Sunday at 14.30. The mood around the club seems a little edgy. Another tough game coming up.

RoryMac

Tough games coming thick and fast at the minute, good first half but probably fortunate to take a 2 nil lead. Sat back too much in the second half.

Ajer will be a big loss if he's out for a while.

Better performance overall than recent games but confidence is shakey as shown in the second half.

weldoninhio

Chalk McHugh wrote: »

Another issue is the other lot don't look like they'll drop many points to all the other teams. It's ridiculous that they've only conceded 3 goals in 12 league games so far. They have a decent team but that's very poor form from the opposition.

I felt Hearts being relegated would benefit Rangers more than Celtic as they are a team you'd fancy taking points off them while Celtic have a great record v the jambos.

Now teams seem to be rolling over against them barely having a shot on target in many matches. Outside of Aberdeen and Hibs the rest of the league is poor. But can this Rangers run continue? Surely they will hit some run of poor form?

It looks like Celtic may have to win at least two of the remaining three Old Firms and not lose the other one the way things are going. And two of the games at Ibrox.

It's still all to play for but there's not much margin of error left. With all that's on the line you would expect Celtic to up the gears and give the other lot a stern test over the coming months. That is the very least we can all expect.

They've drawn 2, we've drawn 2. The derby game is the only difference between us currently.

Chalk McHugh

weldoninhio wrote: »

They've drawn 2, we've drawn 2. The derby game is the only difference between us currently.

Yes. So if Rangers keep beating the canon fodder (which it looks like) Celtic will need to beat them to make up the three point deficit (providing Celtic win their game in hand and keep winning all other games). Then Celtic may need to beat Rangers again to actually edge in front by three points. And finally not lose the other derby to remain three points ahead. Currently Rangers have a 7 goal advantage although played a game more.

The problem is they just don't look like conceding a goal never mind dropping points. Last night v Lech Poznan was their 13th clean sheet in last 16 games. 81% of last 16 games they haven't even conceded a goal. It's pathetic the lack of attempts on goal against them and you'd worry where they are going to come unstuck.

So on the basis that unlike other seasons not many teams will take points off them its going to be left up to Celtic to beat them a couple of times in the Old Firm to edge themselves infront.

It is mere speculation at this stage but i'm trying to see where we can reel this lot in and Celtic really do have a job on their hands this season to do it. Celtic are winless in four games and are not playing well while across the city the other lot of swatting away the opposition at their ease. It's not over by any means but as i said before there is not much margin of error left. Especially in the remaining Old Firm games.

DavidLyons_

This could all turn very quickly. Their squad beyond their first 13 or 14 players is rank rotten. I still believe our team and squad is stronger. Injuries and Covid (both of which they have miraculously avoided thus far) will really test them.

Hoping that we reach another final on Sunday whilst Killie away on the plastic is a very difficult tie for them.

Kingdom Bhoy

https://shows.acast.com/celtic-soul-podcast/episodes/celtic-soul-podcast-episode-37-average-joe-miller

Chalk McHugh

Don't think the game on Sunday is on tv. It's not on Sky anyway so i won'thavd access to it.

A Dub in Glasgo

It is on Premier Sports 1

https://twitter.com/PremierSportsTV/status/1322107717641773056

Chalk McHugh

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

It is on Premier Sports 1

https://twitter.com/PremierSportsTV/status/1322107717641773056

Ok thanks. I don't have that and i've never streamed any live sport so i'll be missing this one. I've forked out for Sky Sports and wont be paying any more. Pity the pubs are not open as i'd often head into a few pubs i frequent in town to watch Celtic games.

weldoninhio

Chalk McHugh wrote: »

Yes. So if Rangers keep beating the canon fodder (which it looks like) Celtic will need to beat them to make up the three point deficit (providing Celtic win their game in hand and keep winning all other games). Then Celtic may need to beat Rangers again to actually edge in front by three points. And finally not lose the other derby to remain three points ahead. Currently Rangers have a 7 goal advantage although played a game more.

The problem is they just don't look like conceding a goal never mind dropping points. Last night v Lech Poznan was their 13th clean sheet in last 16 games. 81% of last 16 games they haven't even conceded a goal. It's pathetic the lack of attempts on goal against them and you'd worry where they are going to come unstuck.

So on the basis that unlike other seasons not many teams will take points off them its going to be left up to Celtic to beat them a couple of times in the Old Firm to edge themselves infront.

It is mere speculation at this stage but i'm trying to see where we can reel this lot in and Celtic really do have a job on their hands this season to do it. Celtic are winless in four games and are not playing well while across the city the other lot of swatting away the opposition at their ease. It's not over by any means but as i said before there is not much margin of error left. Especially in the remaining Old Firm games.

Lennon has won 4 out of 4 domestic trophies since he’s come back. He literally couldn’t have done any more in Scotland. We’ll be grand.

Chalk McHugh

weldoninhio wrote: »

Lennon has won 4 out of 4 domestic trophies since he’s come back. He literally couldn’t have done any more in Scotland. We’ll be grand.

You're very confident of the 10? Fair play. Hope you're right lad.

A Dub in Glasgo

Chalk McHugh wrote: »

Ok thanks. I don't have that and i've never streamed any live sport so i'll be missing this one. I've forked out for Sky Sports and wont be paying any more. Pity the pubs are not open as i'd often head into a few pubs i frequent in town to watch Celtic games.

Hopefully I will be posting plenty of Celtic goals

weldoninhio

Chalk McHugh wrote: »

You're very confident of the 10? Fair play. Hope you're right lad.

Why not? Gerrard has never won a trophy. His teams tend to crack under the slightest pressure and the arse has fallen out of his team every Xmas.

TheCitizen

That was much better against Lille. Disappointing to draw when 2 up but Lille are a good team and a draw away to them is a good result. The performance was encouraging and a sign that we’re turning things around. Play like that and we’ll win tomorrow and get back on track.

DavidLyons_

Today’s team - Bain, Duffy, Bitton, Brown, Christie, Rogic, Edouard, Elyounoussi, Frimpong, McGregor, Laxalt. Subs: Barkas, Taylor, Griffiths, Ajeti, Klimala, Soro, Turnbull, Ntcham, Elhamed.

A Dub in Glasgo

What a peach from Christie to make it 1-0

https://streamable.com/msapap

Christie just missed a great chance just there

A Dub in Glasgo

Elyounoussi makes it 2-0, fantastic cross from Rogic

https://streamable.com/s458hr

PauloMN

Much more like it. This is the Celtic we know. Really pressing the ball and moving it quickly.

A Dub in Glasgo

Rogic has been the creator we have missed, so glad he stayed

A Dub in Glasgo

Celtic have decided to go to sleep in the 2nd half and Aberdeen keep coming close

DavidLyons_

Very pleased with reaching the final. Went a bit flat in the second half but very, very encouraging signs.

TheCitizen

That was very good today. Good to see Duffy returning to form as well.

A bit of catching up to do with the other lot, play like today as we are well capable of and we’ll win everything again

eire4

Much more like it from us yesterday. I thought we were excellent going forward in the first half. They were lucky really it was only 2-0. Having Rogic back has been big for us creatively I feel. The second half was a non event in terms of flowing football but we managed the game well and cruised through to the final in the end.

Kingdom Bhoy

eire4 wrote: »

Much more like it from us yesterday. I thought we were excellent going forward in the first half. They were lucky really it was only 2-0. Having Rogic back has been big for us creatively I feel. The second half was a non event in terms of flowing football but we managed the game well and cruised through to the final in the end.

Some quality football from the Bhoys yesterday.

Coillte_Bhoy

Feeling much better after theses last two games, hopefully we've turned the corner. Im still a bit concerned about the league though, just because rangers have collapsed under pressure before doesnt mean they will this season but anyway all we can do now is avoid any silly slips ups until the next derby

A Dub in Glasgo

I saw this on twitter and had to share - fantastic montage

https://twitter.com/adamlynch27/status/1323033156207943680?s=21

Kingdom Bhoy

https://shows.acast.com/celtic-soul-podcast/episodes/celtic-soul-podcast-episode-38-steve-walford

eire4

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

I saw this on twitter and had to share - fantastic montage

https://twitter.com/adamlynch27/status/1323033156207943680?s=21

O how good it is to have the wizard of oz back.

US2

Big one tonight, really need all 3 points. Hopefully an aggressive start. Be interesting to see the line up. Hopefully Milan do a job on Lile too

DavidLyons_

US2 wrote: »

Big one tonight, really need all 3 points. Hopefully an aggressive start. Be interesting to see the line up. Hopefully Milan do a job on Lile too

Starting: Bain, Duffy, Bitton, Brown, Christie, Rogic, Edouard, Elyounoussi, Frimpong, McGregor, Laxalt.

Subs: Barkas, Hazard, Taylor, Griffiths, Ajeti, Soro, Klimala, Ntcham, Turnbull, Elhamed, Henderson, Welsh

Hoping for us to build on the last couple of games here.

DavidLyons_

Holy fcuk. What’ve we been at the last 10 minutes!?