Luis Palma

Yep, especially as it contains an expensive games set up. Allows you to take your ps5 or Xbox etc on a plane or what not.

 

Seems a good guy

 

Luis Palma has been asked to improve what he brings to Celtic off the ball - and Brendan Rodgers feels he is seeing signs.

The Honduras winger had a lively showing during the 4-0 friendly win over DC United, a constant thorn in the MLS outfit's side down the left flank, and unlucky not to score on more than one occasion. It comes after a debut season in which he dazzled the beginning before fading away as the months wore on


He did register an impressive 10 goals and 10 assists from 36 appearances but most of them were near the start of the season and it leaves you wondering what sort of stats he could have chalked up if he maintained consistency. Rodgers is in no doubt about what the 24-year-old can improve upon ahead of the Premiership season.


The Northern Irishman admits he has urged Palma to show more of a work ethic when out of possession - and insists it has started to come.


He said: "Luis is a very creative player, his strengths are to create goals and score goals. We've asked him to run more without the ball and he's started to do that over time with us


He can either dictate with penetration or by making the last pass. He had a few fantastic moments tonight. He brings great quality and he loves his football, you can see he is playing with joy.


When he came in he was adjusting to a different culture, style and intensity, which is always a challenge, but I think he did that very well.

He had 10 goals and some of those ones were important as well. He also had a lot of assists which is pretty good for a wide player. Getting him to be more pressing towards the ball will elevate the technical side of his game. Hopefully we can continue to progress him after a good first season."

 

The only one of the signings from last summer that I feel should stay and has something to offer. Yang maybe at a stretch but Palma I think can be a decent player for us if he is willing to and able to adapt in terms of what Rodgers wants from him.

 

Defo has to stay brendan will develop him 100%

 

Although there is a massive drop off in our tempo when he replaced Maeda, he still scored and provided an assist. Until we sign someone else, him being an impact sub after Daizen has run a right back ragged may work.

 

He's one of those where I really don't rate him; but I can see the potential there. If Rodgers can bring the player out of him that he has the ability to be, I'll be thrilled.

 

100%

If he does that, he'll be a top player.

 

Steel Banter (Panther)

 

Deffo got the ability. Isn't in doubt..

That celebration but

 

In fairness to him he seems to have heard what Rodgers is looking for and is working hard and looking good. Did a lot of hard tracking back yesterday as well as his obvious ability and creativity on the ball. Plus he gets goals. Can see him scoring in the teens this season if he translates his pre-season into the actual season. Last season Liam Scales was the break out player Palma has the ability to be that this season.

 

There were quite a few at the game in Notre Dame who had Palma on the back of their tops.

 

Had a few like him over the last 5 years, Moi, Haksabanovic and now Palma. Guys that are good creative types that like to come inside but who also lack the pace to go beyond the full back.

I think all 3 have suffered from playing infront of Taylor, not having a pacey, over lapping, attacking full back has made them a bit one dimensional and more easy to nullify.

I always thought Moi looked a far better player with Bolingoli playing behind him bcoz he would overlap and create more space for Moi.

If we get that type of full back in then I think Palma will thrive.