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

Saw the second half, really open game. Fantastic result for Celtic in the end. Let’s hope the injuries are not too serious, you never know with muscle injuries.

It didn’t look that bad at all, seemed to tweak it in a tackle, and tried to play on. He didn’t pull up while running full pace, these are usually the worst kind to get. I suspect Ajeti (sp?) hamstring will be more severe.

Given the way Celtic play, some have argued that hamstring injuries can be very common at this time of the year. Or is it just down to bad luck?

Would like to see Scales get an opportunity tonight. Reckon his height could be beneficial in both boxes.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas

Could be a crucial one there. Ref did everything he possibly could to stop us. Stone wall penalty “not seen”. Starfelt the softest second yellow card ever. That didn’t affect the game, we still kept driving forward and dominating. Job done and especially with the injury list that’s all that matters.

Fair play to Ange he’s definitely getting good performances and effort from the players.

Finely balanced at HT, we've dominated possession and created a few half chances but Hibs becoming a bit more of a threat as the half went on.

Johnson & Abada not creating enough and Kyogo has had no service.

Ref another shocker as per usual

Kyogo!!!!!

YEEEEEEESSS!!!!

Congrats to Celtic and Ange for winning his first trophy! I know a lot of fans had Celtic written off this season, but things can change quickly, and I made this point back in the summer. Looks like we could have a proper title battle this season, it would be absolutely fantastic for the game in Scotland if it comes to pass. I saw the highlights, it looks like Hibs were denied a stone wall penalty at the death, blatant push in the back. Scotland needs VAR to be brought in ASAP.

I didn’t see it ADIG, I didn’t get to watch match due to a family commitment. The one at the end was an appalling decision, if circumstances were reversed, Celtic forums would be awash with rage. And rightly so. Celtic defender used two arms and extended them into players back, crazy from defender. It’s the most obvious penalty not awarded I’ve seen in a long time. I don’t know if ref saw it and was playing advantage or simply didn’t realise what had happened. He can give it to next phase, but then needs to call it back for penalty. Refs are human, there is a technology there to give them some help and it needs to be used. That said, two wonderful wonderful goals by Kyogo worthy of winning any game, and consensus is that Celtic just about deserved it.

It is so hard for refs, if there is technology available, which there is, it must be used. It can’t be that expensive. With a strong Celtic and Rangers, sponsorship revenue for the league will only get better, and a rising tide will lift all boats making it more affordable for all. VAR isn’t perfect, that’s for sure, but it gets more discussions right than it gets wrong. Looking at it again, I don’t think ref is in best position to see push, this is no fault of his. But if he sees this on screen, Hibs have a chance to take game to extra time. I can’t see how anyone could objectively disagree with anything I’ve written.

Enjoyed that. Brilliant for Ange who clearly wasn’t the first choice for the job but we could have got lucky that we’ve ended up with him. Kyogo is genuinely top class. That’s a real boost to win the league cup with the game v rangers approaching in January. Hart has been brilliant as well and has bailed out the defenders like Starfelt when needed.

Absolutely, no issue with that ADIG. Fans will always point to the fact that refs also missed decisions against their team. This is the ‘these things tend to even themselves’ mantra. The reality is all Rangers fans think Celtic get all the decisions, to an equal degree, all Celtic fans think Rangers get all the decisions, and all other clubs think both Celtic and Rangers get all the decisions! Neither of these three statements is correct. What is correct is the necessity to bring VAR in ASAP so the number of wrong decisions is minimised. You will never get rid of them completely, and many decisions still come down to interpretation. And this is ok too, it allows people to be passionate and express views on certain incidences.

Hopefully sense will prevail and the Scottish football authorities will bring forward the winter break. Just means there’s a chance of avoiding the behind closed doors situation. Poor stuff from you know who as you say on this and Ross County, don’t know why they’re being awkward?

A very disappointing result to be fair, it was largely against a second string Saints team as they have been riddled with Covid. I think the winter break could be coming at a very good time for Celtic, but they certainly need to win their next league game to keep the pressure on.