Brendan Fraudgers!

Not in the context of the whole season it isnt. It isnt fantastic but having won the league cup, still in the scottish cup, and half way there to the last 16 of the europa cup, being 9 points ahead with that win percentage feels ok.

 

9pts lead win vs aberdeen then slaughter the huns at ibrox would finish it even counting the other games wich all 3 will probably drop points, we are more likely to draw than get beat though.

 

Interview from Yesterday

 

I would definitely want to see us not revert to the passive, possession-centered style that was doing so poorly in Scotland as of late. Why couldn't he tell players to be more direct versus StJ? The draw is down to a tactic that only works for those trying to waste time and preserve a result. We needed to gamble, if we wanted to win.

 

People seem to forget that Sevco and Aberdeen can drop points as well.

 

Will.

 

11 games 9pts plus goal difference left aberdeen or huns would need to win all their games really.. 2 old firm games to come and 1 at pittodrie.

 

It's not great but it's far from a disgrace.

 

We will still walk the league and probably win the treble but the home performances have been dire for the most part all season. It’s actually been a chore to watch, like in Delias last season when we were just passing it about with no cutting edge.

I’ve genuinely not enjoyed 90% of the games I’ve been to this season.

 

I said the same I could count on both hands the amount of games I have enjoyed domestically this season

 

BR: "We have nothing new really to add in terms of injuries. Obviously the guys who were available last week are still in the squad, so we are pretty much the same.

BR: "Obviously the competition itself and European football is notoriously very difficult now for ourselves, but I think we showed in the first leg how well we played.


BR: "We know that over the course of the two legs we need to replicate that but the players are ready for that. They showed last week they can play. If they play with that aggression, quality and intensity, then it gives us a great opportunity."

BR: "For us, we have analysed the game from the first leg and, even though we played very well, creating opportunities and didn’t concede, there are still areas where we can be better."

BR: "They will be expected to go through over the two legs, so my mindset hasn’t changed. But what we showed in the first leg is that if we play with our quality and to the top of our level then we can match any team

BR: "We respect their game and respect how they play but when we go onto the football field we have to show our true face and our qualities. It should make for a really good game tomorrow night."

 

I think the problem for us this season has been lack of goals, with Rogic, Roberts, Armstrong, Griff and Dembele being out for large parts it highlights our defense more.
We will come good when our starting 11 is more consistent and key players return.

 

BRENDAN Rodgers insists Celtic can surpass last week’s stellar showing against Zenit St Petersburg as they target a place in the UEFA Europa League last 16.

Every department of the team excelled as the Scottish champions dominated the Russian outfit in Paradise, with Callum McGregor’s late strike sealing a well-deserved 1-0 win in the first-leg of the last-32 clash.

On Thursday night, the Hoops will look to complete the job on Roberto Mancini’s side in the corresponding fixture but the manager is under no illusions at the severity of this assignment.

And speaking to the media ahead of the game, the Irishman was adamant that his charges must maintain the high standards they set seven days ago to have any prospect of continuing their European adventure.

“It would be a huge achievement for us,” he said. “Obviously the competition itself and European football is notoriously very difficult now for ourselves, but I think we showed in the first-leg how well we can play.

“We played a perfect game really in how the players defended and attacked. Of course, we would have liked to have had one or two more goals but the concentration and our quality in our game was at a very high level.

“We know that over the course of the two legs we need to replicate that, but the players are ready for that. They showed last week they can play. If they play with that aggression, quality and intensity, then it gives us a great opportunity.

“Zenit are predominately a counter-attacking team and they have obviously scored a lot of goals in this season so far, while they also have players of quality. But they may want to bring a bit more initiative to the game.

“For us, we have analysed the game from the first-leg and, even though we played very well, creating opportunities and didn’t concede, there are still areas where we can be better.

“As always, we like to play with aggression and with that educated pressure on the ball – if you can press, great, if not, make sure you’re super compact and then look to go from there and create opportunities. That will be our idea going into the game and we will look forward to working that way.”

In the lead-up to last week’s game at Celtic Park, Brendan Rodgers was firm in his conviction that Zenit, a team packed with international talent, were favourites to progress in the tie. His view hasn’t changed, despite how well the Hoops acquitted themselves in the home leg. But that doesn't mean he and his players are short on confidence.

“Our belief has always been there," said the manager. "At the beginning of the first-leg, I was being a realist as everyone would probably expect Zenit to go through but what we showed in the first-leg is that we’re going to make it very difficult for them and make it really competitive.

"They have been surprised at the quality of our football. They will be expected to go through over the two legs, so my mindset hasn’t changed. But what we showed in the first-leg is that if we play with our quality and to the top of our level then we can match any team.

“Listen, we have a real respect for the Zenit team as a whole. They are very creative, and I’m a big admirer of Bratislav Ivanovic. I worked with him at Chelsea and he’s had a brilliant career. He’s still a top professional and if he comes back into the team then it makes them much stronger.

“Their individual quality in the front area of the field will always be a threat to us. Paredes, the former Roma player in central midfield, is an outstanding talent but they have lots of talent in the team.

“We respect their game and respect how they play but when we go onto the football field we have to show our true face and our qualities. It should make for a really good game tomorrow night. The pitch will be very nice. I am looking forward to seeing the new stadium. The last time I was here with Liverpool, we played in a different stadium and I’m sure it will be a fantastic game.”

The Hoops boss also revealed that there was no fresh injury concerns ahead of tomorrow's tussle in the Krestovsky Stadium.

“We have nothing new really to add in terms of injuries," he said. "Obviously the guys who were available last week are still in the squad, so we are pretty much the same."

 

Very good point simply put .

 

Some guy on twitter claiming he's getting £20m to spend this summer. From etims.

100% sure it's bull, but posting anyway

 

ETims famous for a * rumour.

 

That's * ridiculous. We'd be better giving the cash to Brendan than some * off twitter