Huns 1 - 2 Celtic

I see a lot of peoples line ups, i would be tempted to go for Ralston at RB and switch Juranovic to left back.

I know Juranovic suffers for this one because he has a lot of quality and he is probably better at RB, but for me Ralston is a far better defender than Taylor and a lot better in the air as well.
For me, its a better XI

 

We're gonna do them innit lads

Hammy. Juranovic sat on the bench the night playing with his pockets and Kent popped out

 

Looking forward to seeing Maeda pressing Goldson and Helander like *. Big diddies will be booting it out the pitch on the regular.

 

I doubt Helander starts due to the pace we have..

Think it'll be Balogun..

He'll force them and the beast in to untold mistakes though..

 

Any news on Kyogo and Rogic injuries?

 

Juranovic was so good in the game at Celtic Park. So assured and genuine quality shone through.

It was such a joy to see his defensive and attacking game. Part of the reason why Barasic was retired so early and Kent didn't lay a glove on him.

 

Hummed and hawed over what team I'd like to see and I'm leaning toward this:

GK: Hart - No-brainer

RB: Juranovic - Love Ralston but I think JJ on the left gives an imbalance to the team and he was great against Kent last time out.

RCB: CCV - No-Brainer. Rock solid and great partnership with Starfelt.

LCB: Starfelt - See above.

LB: Taylor - He's been pretty good recently and was good against them last time. Sakala is a bit of a whippet but I can't see him starting so don't think whoever starts on the right for them will be a pace merchant and Taylor will cope okay.

DM: Bitton - this was the hardest position. I think Calmac is both our best 6 and best 8 and Bitton has stepped in really well this season and adds a bit of solidity in there. I think he'll help with set pieces to an extent too.

RCM: O'Riley - I think he is a great allrounder, mobile enough, gets stuck in, tidy on the ball and can open a defence.

LCM: McGregor - Again this is a hard decision, especially with Hatate playing well recently and scoring 2 against them earlier. I just feel like he can go wandering sometimes and I have a feeling our midfield will have to be well drilled for this one and Calmac is perfect for that. Would happily see Hatateply and Calmac in the 6 though.

RW: Jota - Harsh on Abada but I actually think that Bassey will play for them and Abada, who can sometimes struggle to get past his man effectively, might struggle with his physicality. I think Jota with his box of tricks will cause more problems on that side.

LW: Maeda - His energy is important and similar to Abada he's a goal threat I think his energy going back will help against Tavernier too.

ST: Giakoumakis - No-brainer. On great form. Fancy him.to get a goal. Also helps at set pieces.

 

He completely owned the right side of the park all night on both sides of the ball. Lets hope for an encore performance this weekend.

 

Hart
Taylor
Juranovic
CCV
Starfelt
McGregor
Hatate
O’Reilly
Maeda
Jota
GG

 

I'd be quite surprised if Bitton starts. I reckon it'll be McGregor, O'Riley, and Hatate. Hatate and O'Riley's pressing has been one of the key reasons we've been so dominant recently.

 

All the pressure is on them, Bhoys and Ghirls..

We should have too much energy for them..

 

Can't be starting Bitton at the * pit...he's a red card waiting to happen.

Giakoumakis has to start let him bully and push the defence about and wear them down and then depending on fitness you can look to bring on our Japanese Prince Kyogo on to have them chasing ghosts or just bring on the hybrid in Maeda who run at them and harry them late into the game.

Even with 50k fat orcs screaming vile abuse and rotten chants I'm more confident then ever that we will turn them over.

Another 3-0 to Celtic - Giakoumakis, McGregor and Juranovic pen

 

Good point.

 

I think this might just be the most important selection. I think Kent is their most dangerous player and if you take him out of the equation, it's simply a matter of us scoring at least two goals. Which I think we will - outrageous cards and penalties notwithstanding.

I am slightly relieved by RogicHasMagicToes' experience of Collum.

 

It will be a delicate balance for Ange. The bhoys have to be up for it, but not too up for it.

He got the message exactly right last time (at home) and I trust him to get it right again, but I suspect it's a much harder job away.

 

A loss for us and the title hinges on the derby at Celtic Park after the split.

A draw kicks the can down the road for the huns but with one less game to claw back the points deficit. We'd need to drop points in two of the last 6 remaining games AND they'd need to win all of their games left. A tough ask for the huns.

A win for us would mean they'd have to win all their games left AND hope we drop points in three or four games with only 6 games left in the league. It ain't happening.

Realistically, they need to win both league Glasgow derbies to win title.

Early goal for us would sink them. They'd know the league will be over and the pressure would ramp up and the fans would become unbearable for them.

 

There is optimism and then there is hoping for a penalty over there with what’s at stake and cheating Beaton the mason in black!

Chuck a tenner on and you could pay off the national debt if it comes in.

 

Im the same mate. Couldn’t enjoy the last game til the last 30 mins even

 

I relaxed as soon as the third went in.

They've publicly said that if they're down by 3 at half time, they ain't got it in them to make a fight of it.

 

Hopefully Giakoumakis scores with a well placed diving header - as long as he has his eyes open looking at the ball when he does so.
Should have scored against Montenegro.