[Official TC Thread] Astana v Celtic Tue 22nd Aug 4.30 - WE'RE IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!!!!!

It's ok the never flew over the Ukraine.

 

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Im not saying he cant last 90 mins.

 

Again ?????

 

30 minutes then.

He has completed the full 90 plenty of times though.

Scored the winner in the cup final to seal the treble, scored important late goals at Pittodrie and Kilmarnock in the past too.

 

That's more like ye

 

Not had the chance to see the whole game, only the highlights.

1st goal is unfortunate in terms of deflection could have went anywhere but ended up in the back of the net, on a shot from a safe distance. 2nd goal, we somehow end up with Ntcham and Brown in the place of our centre-backs. 3rd goal defence is posted missing again and the guy has a free header, looked like Bitton was out of position and Ajer was nowhere to be seen. Tierney also not in the right position. 4th goal, Bitton beaten easily in the wide area,Tierney up the park and not able to recover his position. Gordon beaten at the near post, not sure why at such an angle he continued to move towards the player and beyond his near post.

To lose two goals in 1 minute is unacceptable at any level. Careless,sloppy and so on.

Our goals, lovely finishes from Sinclair and Griff. Deflection on the Ntcham goal. Heard we also passed up a few chances as well.

Couple of folk I've spoken with said we lost the place for 20 minutes. But it was in a spectacular manner. Slackness with the ball rather than the normally composed play we've been accustomed too. Which in turn left our already weak defence exposed. 3 goals away from home in Europe is certainly a bonus.

Notice Brendan talked about the having to play people out of positions, over the two legs. And of course he's right. However all that matters is we're in the draw on Thursday and will be a more settled side when the games come around. Lessons from tonight for all parties to mull over.

 

He blows out his * late on if he starts.

 

He missed a good game.

 

Only one goal to go then I can see the bhoys run riot again.

 

He used to. Not any more.

 

Hope so mate. Thats all i was saying

 

8-4 on aggregate! Fan * tastic! 3 away goals even though they scored 4 against a make shift defence.

Still * buzzing that we have made the group's yet again!

Now Pedro get Paddy signed and some others in as well. Even though we have just signed a centre half we need another.

Looking forward to the draw! Hail Hail

 

As others have said -
Great shot stopper
But...
Panics at big matches
Not comfortable with ball at feet, playing Brendan's way, nearly got out badly at home game against Astana
Todays game for their last goal he was beaten by narow angle shot at near post - shouldn't happen to a good goalie at this level
Also punched/palmed a ball he should have easily caught to a packed penalty box - again he could have easily caught it , but again seems to panic
He will cost us against better sides

Sutton is right about him!

 

... with Gordon the whole ball at feet , distribution from the back that Brendan wants seems to be total alien to Gordon , looks awkward.. over elaborates .. and doesn't seem to have the sense just to punt it as far as possible when the danger / occasion warrants it

.. yes a fantastic shot stopper but that's not enough in the CL

 

Cant wait to * barca 7-6

 

Anyone see that montage at the end of BT's coverage of the game? It was quality.