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Celtic Left Backs

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by senyatta, Dec 13, 2008.

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  1. senyatta

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    check this out, I was amazed that we have had so few actual out and out left backs at Celtic over the years, I mean Tommy Gemmill was the man but post Gemmill my fav has to be Tommy boyd and Tosh Mckinlay but check out this list.



    Lee Naylor 2006-
    Mark Wilson 2006- (really a right-back)
    Mo Camara 2005-06
    Ross Wallace 2002-06 (started as left midfielder)
    Ulrik Laursen 2002-05 (also played centre half)
    Momo Sylla 2001-05 (he played everywhere, including here)
    Joos Valgaeren 2000-05 (on occasion)
    Steve Guppy 2001-04 (on occasion, really a left midfielder)
    Stephen Crainey 1999-2004 (full-back)
    Michael Gray 2003
    Tom Boyd 1992-2003
    Stephane Mahe 1997-2001
    Tosh McKinlay 1994-99 (originally played at full-back)
    Dariusz Wdowczyk 1989-94 (really a central defender)
    Paul McLaughlin 1989-91 (a full-back, made only 5 appearances)
    Anton Rogan 1986-91 (really a full-back)
    Danny McGrain 1967-87 (really a right-back)
    Mark Reid 1977-85
    Alan Sneddon 1977-81
    Graeme Sinclair 1982-85
    Brian Whitaker 1983-84
    Andy Lynch 1973-80 - captain for two years while McGrain was injured
    Jim Brogan 1963-75 (often played as sweeper)
    Tommy Gemmell 1961-71 (also played right-back)
    Jim Kennedy 1955-65
    Frank Meechan 1952-59
    Sean Fallon 1950-58 (played full-back and centre forward)
    Alex Rollo 1948-54

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    senyatta, Dec 13, 2008
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  2. mattyboy96

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    Oneill hardly used wingbacks, preferring the three centre backs. I think we are probably hurting from that a little bit.
     
    mattyboy96, Dec 13, 2008
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  3. senyatta

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    Great analogy mate makes sense !!
     
    senyatta, Dec 13, 2008
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  4. pHatRon67

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    4 foreign players after 2000. how many before?...
     
    pHatRon67, Dec 14, 2008
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  5. Slaw

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    lubo shud be there :icon_mrgreen: he played there on occasion
     
    Slaw, Dec 14, 2008
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  6. LeetabiX. Guest

    That man was a legend. If only he was still with Celtic. :54:
     
    LeetabiX., Dec 14, 2008
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    Naylor makes me cry. He cannot defend, he cannot attack, he cannot cross. Someone please tell me why is he a Celtic FC starter :55:
     
    Trintxerpe, Dec 14, 2008
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    you reckon the reason we dont have a good enough left back is because 3 and a half years ago we didn't play one? :97:
     
    daschoo, Dec 14, 2008
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  9. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    He used to be decent.
     
    Callum McGregor, Dec 14, 2008
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    yip we are in dire need off a lb
     
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  11. Dan1888

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    Small list hard to believe there the only players we had at LB.
     
    Dan1888, Dec 14, 2008
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    Used to love Tosh and Mahe. Michael Gray was decent too, but wanted too much money. I think Mahe still holds the record for the fastest ever yellow card.
     
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    Apart from Tommy Gemmell, imo Tosh McKinlay has been our best left back, that man could cross a ball, i'll always remember that cross for big Pierre's header for 3-3 against the huns, legend :50:
     
    Seanbhoy123, Dec 14, 2008
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    Let's hope they're are a few coming through the ranks in the future.
     
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    I would have added Jackie McNamara to that list as he played there for a great many games and did excellent there.
     
    Henke., Dec 14, 2008
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  16. doctor venglos

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    We are crying out loud for a quality LB. Someone in the mould of Rat
    would be ideal
     
    doctor venglos, Dec 14, 2008
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  17. MagicBallBhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    yeah he was excellent in his first season but unfortunatley for us he's been pish ever since :54:

    i didn't realise loovens was left footed :87: if so why dont we try him out at left back :icon_idea: also, maybe thats why he's been pish at right centre back :rolleyes:
     
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  18. mmmikey

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    Err don't mean to be pedantic here but what you're describing is the wingback system 3-5-2... I.e. O'Neill would prefer Alan Thompson and Didier Agathe at wingback, and Thompson was really a left midfielder...
     
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  19. mmmikey

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    What do you mean "really a full-back"? Because left backs are full-backs!
     
    mmmikey, Dec 14, 2008
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  20. Joe.1888

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    what about one of the youngsters....

    that young italian santoncito and the scottish bhoy conroy are both good young players
     
    Joe.1888, Dec 14, 2008
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