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

A Dub in Glasgo · 02-01-2023 3:31pm

Ange got out of jail there, some baffling selection decisions. I can only assume that is the last game Juranovic played for Celtic as his heart or head is not in it

crossman47 · 02-01-2023 3:34pm

Out of jail indeed. Jota made a difference but Tavanier was probably tired from chasing Maeda. Carlton Vickers excellent and Johnson looks a good one.

NIMAN · 02-01-2023 3:35pm

Fair result overall.

Lot of sloppy passing today.

RoryMac · 02-01-2023 3:37pm

Draw is a decent result for us, keeps the 9 point lead and Rangers need a near miracle to claw us back

Probably lucky to get anything from the game after being 2md best for the majority of the game but should've had a pen too.

Don't think Ange's plan worked today, Johnston was good before he faded in the 2nd half but Forrest was very poor and O'Reills wasn't great. Juranovic was shocking when he came on

Made good progress bringing players in so far but if there are players there that are leaving they shouldn't be involved, Juranovic most likely away and looks like his heads not right.

A Dub in Glasgo · 02-01-2023 3:59pm

It was a must win game for Rangers and they will be raging they did not win it

dom40 · 02-01-2023 4:28pm

The cheating by the SFA officials is well beyond a joke,VAR is being used against us at every opportunity and not used at all when we should be awarded penalties,Still we came away with a point today and did not play anywhere near as good as we can,maybe the bug is more widespread in the camp than we thought,I just love how we snatch the equaliser right at the death it makes this draw so much sweeter against them.

A Dub in Glasgo · 02-01-2023 9:11pm

Goldson saving the shot with his hands..... play on

TheCitizen · 03-01-2023 1:46pm

https://imgur.io/LhzHtWf

TheCitizen · 03-01-2023 1:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120055669#Comment_120055669

His hands are up over his head in a totally unnatural position and makes contact with the ball. I know they’ve changed the rules several times re handball over recent years but what is it that you don’t think should be a penalty about that exactly? Under any interpretation of the handball rules that’s a stonewall penalty every time anywhere except not at Ibrox against the home side in this fixture.

eire4 · 03-01-2023 6:52pm

As an aside brilliant stuff from Taylor when we was having to go off injured.

𝓙𝓸𝓱𝓷𝓷𝔂_𝓢𝓬𝓸𝓽𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓭 on Twitter: "Had to be done. https://t.co/kLTyVcIs32" / Twitter

AyeGer · 03-01-2023 7:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120055636#Comment_120055636

It’s amazing Celtic manage to win the league so often with the bias of the officials. Something has to be done about that.

TheCitizen · 03-01-2023 7:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120060922#Comment_120060922

He was missed when he went off. An amazing improvement in a player from when he signed from Kilmarnock. Great credit to him and to Ange for the player he has become. Opportunity for Bernabai to get a few starts as he'll likely be out for a few weeks.

eire4 · 05-01-2023 6:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120061235#Comment_120061235

Absolutely he came on a lot last season but has taken his game to another level this year and really has been one of our best and most consistent performers. In terms of Bernabei in the spot starts he has made so far he has shown some promise so could be a good opportunity for him here to get a few games under his belt and look to establish himself maybe to the extent Ralston has at right back as a good back up option. Certainly you would expect it will be Bernabei starting at left back on Saturday.

A Dub in Glasgo · 06-01-2023 6:47pm

https://twitter.com/ScotlandSky/status/1611379404567085059

'There was only two saves made in the game, one by Joe and one by Connor. That was it'

eire4 · 06-01-2023 8:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120075174#Comment_120075174

Good to see Ange calling out the "honest mistake" brigade who have gone into over drive since the introduction of VAR.

Brewster · 08-01-2023 1:21pm

Hi folks, good win yesterday. The officials clarified, according to the rules, why the Goldson handball wasn’t given as a penalty last weekend. If it’s an instinctive reaction to protect your face, and ball is clearly going to hit your face, then it not considered an offence. I have to be honest and say I didn’t know what the rule was until it was clarified this week. I think the handball rules seem to change so much it’s hard to keep up.

Weepsie · 08-01-2023 4:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120081418#Comment_120081418

Many years ago, Richard Dunne was saved by such a clarification

A Dub in Glasgo · 08-01-2023 8:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120081418#Comment_120081418

The rules changed again today as Goldson again handled and nothing given. Goldson saved the shot on Monday and no peno given

Brewster · 09-01-2023 11:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120083185#Comment_120083185

I only saw one last weekend ADIG. It’s not just Scottish game that has struggled with handball rules. I watched the Old Firm game and Celtic did brilliantly to grind out a point. I did think it was a penalty at the time when I saw the replay on TV. Absolutely no doubt. But I’m also modest enough to admit I don’t know the handball rules in great detail, and if posters are being honest, many would admit the same. Then it blows up in the media etc, but it turns out it wasn’t actually a penalty.

A Dub in Glasgo · 09-01-2023 11:51pm

https://twitter.com/HarryBradyCU/status/1612518326277660674

One has broken cover

dom40 · 10-01-2023 1:46pm

i can see a few penalties coming our way very soon(late in games when we are about 3 up)and the other shower will be having a few given against them(late in games when they are 2 or 3 up) The SFA will be trying to even things up a little before the end of the season.

A Dub in Glasgo · 14-01-2023 8:46pm

Good win to get to the final in dreadful conditions

https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1614320703217586185

A fantastic 2nd from Maeda but ruled off

https://twitter.com/ViaplaySportsUK/status/1614336203171696641

GG scored at the end and speculation that he is off soon

https://twitter.com/ViaplaySportsUK/status/1614343780257378304

RoryMac · 14-01-2023 10:36pm

Decent win in awful conditions.

I think letting GG leave is a mistake, feel he should've been starting more games for us. His goal return in the league is excellent and I think we'll struggle to find a replacement.

A Dub in Glasgo · 15-01-2023 9:52pm

GG has scored 6 goals in the league and his stats are a bit underwhelming (he missed a penalty against Livingston). Celtic might as well buy Shankland from Hearts or Duk from Aberdeen

TheCitizen · 16-01-2023 10:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120113246#Comment_120113246

C’mon now. The reason why he’s looking to leave is because he’s been second pick up front with the manager most of the time to Kyogo and because I think he’s looking for more money. He wasn’t always second pick btw, the manager turned to him in the last must win CL game and put Kyogo in a 10 role which worked up until the manager needlessly took Kyogo off on the hour mark. Giakoumakis scored in that game and set up a great chance for Kyogo which he missed.

If he’s for the off so be it but we better be replacing him with someone better because when Kyogo got injured last season he came in and played an important role in winning the league. If he goes we should be replacing him with better than the two players you mentioned above. You’re better than that comment. He might be at loggerheads with the club, these things happen but let’s not make stuff up here.

Pogue eile · 16-01-2023 1:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120113246#Comment_120113246

If you actually believe that, there is no hope for you!

Brewster · 16-01-2023 2:38pm

Another Old Firm cup final to look forward to for all. 26 Feb.

Pogue eile · 16-01-2023 2:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120115506#Comment_120115506

The second ever meeting of Celtic and Rangers in a League Cup Final, hopefully we can maintain our 100% record.

RoryMac · 16-01-2023 7:05pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120113246#Comment_120113246

Top scorer in the league last year and top scorer in the Dutch league the previous season. When he plays games he gets goals.

We won't get a better player than him for the supposed £3.5m we're receiving

A Dub in Glasgo · 16-01-2023 7:40pm

I like GG but there is no way Celtic can give in to what he is demanding, he wants a big increase or away. Look at his stats for this season, 15% conversion rate! If he wanted to put levarage on the board, he needed to at least double that conversion rate

TheCitizen · 17-01-2023 12:09am

Deal apparently done for Giakoumakis for 4m to Urawa Red Dragons. It’s an odd one. The destination and not a huge amount of money, doubt we’d get as effective a player for that sort of money. Thought a club in England perhaps fighting relegation like Southampton or Everton might have been interested.

He’s not the easiest on the eye technically but he has a knack of putting the ball in the back of the net one way or another and also is a handful for defenders to deal with. Rangers defenders will be glad to see him gone. At the end of the day if a player wants to leave it’s best to let it happen. Paves the way for a striker or two to come in.

eire4 · 17-01-2023 8:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120118124#Comment_120118124

I would be shocked if Celtic allowed Giako away for such a paltry fee. We bought him for 2.5m no way we are not at least doubling that if not tripling that money IMHO.

eire4 · 17-01-2023 8:54pm

I should add that Ange himself in todays pre match conference said no bid for any Celtic player has been accepted. So sure maybe Urawa bid 4m for Giako recently but Celtic rightly have told them no.

A Dub in Glasgo · 29-01-2023 9:40pm

Good 2-0 win at Tannadice. Jota goal was from an unbelievable angle

https://streamja.com/Xvwry

https://streamja.com/7n92L

eire4 · 30-01-2023 6:54pm

Solid performance all round on what was clearly a really poor pitch to play the game on and despite us getting done by VAR yet again. Kyogo being the main victim as he had one PK over turned by VAR just before half and then another in the second half not even looked at plus Dundee United should have played most of the second half with 10 when Freedman handled the ball which even VAR had to say to Robertson look you have to give it its that blatant yet no yellow for Freedman which would have been his second and a red.

Jota was an utter joy to watch all night and Mooy put in another 5 star performance.

dom40 · 01-02-2023 10:00pm

Great1st half and 3 nice goals,Var is an absolute joke,every goal we score is forensically examined by the frauds in the var room,they could not find a way to take Kyogo s goal away despite looking for a free kick and an offside.Absolute cheats,let's put in a few more I'm sure the var will find something too chalk 1 off.

dom40 · 01-02-2023 10:53pm

No more goals in the second half.we probably decided at half time not to bother as we would spend most of the half standing around in the rain and cold waiting for the var forensic team too do their stuff.SFA cheats.

eire4 · 02-02-2023 6:01pm

Another good performance all round with calling who was man of the match a really tough call given how many strong performances we saw on the night. Could have maybe scored a few more but overall a good performance and we played some really good football to enjoy on the night.

the kelt · 03-02-2023 6:48pm

Lads I’m heading to Glasgow next weekend (kids are in an Irish Dancing Feis) and was wondering would it be possible to pick up a ticket for the cup game against st mirren on the Saturday?

im literally away all day Saturday on my own so would love to take in a game if at all possible, any advice greatly appreciated.

eire4 · 03-02-2023 7:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120197552#Comment_120197552

It's a cup game so you might well be in luck as that would not be on the season ticket I think.

dom40 · 05-02-2023 3:10pm

Another 3 points,Var on high alert to find any reason not to allow any or our 4 goals,Jesus that pitch was in a terrible state,The cheats will not stop us.

A Dub in Glasgo · 05-02-2023 3:20pm

Good win, could have been more. I agree that pitch was a disgrace

A Dub in Glasgo · 05-02-2023 7:26pm

https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1622214755950657538

Lovely goal from Mooy today

eire4 · 05-02-2023 10:38pm

For sure considering what an utter cabbage patch the pitch was it was a good performance and win. Moon's goal and the pass from Jota to set it up was pure quality.

ryaner777 · 11-02-2023 1:52pm

Duplicate

ryaner777 · 11-02-2023 1:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120197552#Comment_120197552

If ye haven't got sorted yet drop me a pm. Heading over now. Can meet ye at the superstore with a ticket

A Dub in Glasgo · 11-02-2023 7:00pm

Kyogo goes off injured and Maeda in the middle with a goal a minute later

https://twitter.com/celticgoalsreal/status/1624465541808238593

https://twitter.com/fitbaculture/status/1624467180111757312

A Dub in Glasgo · 11-02-2023 8:32pm

Hatate penalty 2-0

https://streamja.com/PpKn0

Oh with his first goal and the 100th goal this season 3-0

https://streamja.com/Vb1AQ

O'Riley with his first goal 4-1

https://streamja.com/GGvLB

Hatate makes it 5 with a screamer 5-1

https://streamja.com/jmWoo

dom40 · 12-02-2023 6:58pm

Took us awhile to get going in this one,they are a dogget wee team,the hand ball was another VAR comedy,we were in 103 lower and we all seen it straight away but little baldy linesman saw nothing and the ref also.nothingwrong with their eyesight when giving them their penalty,no var needed.Great to see OReilly get that goal,should be the weeconfidence booster he needs.

eire4 · 13-02-2023 6:53pm

A real statement of our strength in depth that was. They worked so hard to restrict us for the first hour or so. But then we turn around and bring on O'Riley, Hatate and Oh all of whom were good and even Haksabanovic for the last 15 and they just were out on their feet by the end. Great to watch.

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