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Welcome to Celtic, Michel Ange Balikwisha

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Callum McGregor, Aug 23, 2025.

Discuss Welcome to Celtic, Michel Ange Balikwisha in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Sean Treacy

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    And surely YAng would have been a better option for the last 20 min, at least he would have a run at Tav
     
  2. Mince.Charming

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    He doesn't look quick which is a concern.
     
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  4. McChiellini..

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    He never looked quick in any of the videos I seen but people said he was..
     
  5. Ciaran_67

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    Not being funny but this guy can’t play for Celtic again if we have any hope of progression. Hopefully that was his Du Wei moment
     
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    He took a touch from an Engels pass I think that was deemed a foul on tavenier. (His first touch was excellent).. once he is coached and told to run inside and have a go I think he will do well. Other think I heard mentioned was his work ethic and I saw him track back couple times in first half..I think he will be ok.

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  7. Mr Hoopy

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    For a player we have been scouting for nearly 2 seasons I would expect him to be better than ok...
     
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  8. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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  9. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    It's not even a case of him being coached. It's a case of giving a player more than 63 mins to make an impression.

    Some of the comments in here are utterly insane. Not saying you. But my christ.
     
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  11. Dublin Celt

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    Think we are making the same point. "Coach", time with the team, time with that coach whatever. He had 2/3 opportunities in the first half to take on tavenier in big space. He was hesitant. Which is to be fully expected in such a fixture with new teammates.

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  12. Mince.Charming

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    Also never beat a man it was always link up and we just got rid of palma for these reasons and I'd say palma is a better footballer, goals and assists. So it doesn't look good.
     
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  13. sabzz1888

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    Never a game to judge on.

    Far too soon also.

    Fk remember Diallo with the darkside...Guy looked like he had seen a ghost.

    Needs time to get into a rhythm and get understanding with his teammates whilst figuring out our style of play.

    Would never have started yesterday if we had competition for the position and there's good reasons why.
     
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  14. Guchi Gucci Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thrown in there is a big ask but not entirely sure what his stand out attributes are supposed to be. Will need to watch one of his compilations.
     
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    I wouldn't

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    Looked utter pish.

    He needs time to settle in, the whole team was * yesterday as they have been in this fixture this whole game.

    Hopefully he kicks on and shows us why we were after him for so long.
     
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    The guys not a winger so if we have signed him to play him there week in week out then we've only ourselves to blame.
     
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    Should have never had to be starting such a big game so early after arriving.

    However due to our (lack of ) options he had to. Can't judge him on that one hour or so.
     
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    Naa, that’s not it, but tbf he didn’t look like he fancied taking anyone on on the outside; that’s not to say that he can’t, just that he didn’t.