[Official TC Thread] Celtic vs Happoel Be'er Sheva match thread. Wednesday 17th of Aug, 19:45, BTSport2

Its different to say we aren't afraid to the papers before the game, trust me, 60,000 fans bouncing will have them scared at the start of the game. We just need to capitalise on it.

 

Fair point

 

Really unsure how we'll line up. 3 or 4 at the back? If it's 4 at the back, Lustig or Janko at right full? If it's 3 at the back, what combination of Lustig, Toure, Erik, O'Connell or Tierney at centre half? 2 up top or 1 up top? If we go with 1, Griffiths or Dembele?

Can only be a good thing that it's tough to leave some people out though. It also means that Be'er Sheva won't know what to expect.

Gordon
Janko Sviatchenko Toure Tierney
Brown Bitton
Forrest Rogic Sinclair
Griffiths​

Possibly that? I don't like leaving McGregor out though. I think we could do with having his energy instead of Bitton.

 

Id say thats pretty obvious to be fair :smiley-laughing002: plus a lot of people have taken Palestine flags before.

 

I think the difference between the mostly right wing Maccabi Clubs and the workers Hapoels should be made when you consider waving flags at them.

 

If Brendan's having a right back dilemma and not contemplating putting Lustig at centre half, then he almost certainly starts at right back. Especially after missing the weekend and Janko starting.... Tells me he's key for this game, as are the full first 11 who didn't participate..

Also may tell us that Erik is coming along nicely and therefore we could afford to stick Janko in on Saturday..

We'll soon see..

I'd go with that midfield and attack and bring Dembélé on to really stretch them in the second half ..

 

All out attack I say.

Gordon
Lustig Toure Erik Tierney
Brown
Forrest Rogic Sinclair
Dembele Griffiths​

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Quite apart from going off topic, can people please read the thread before asking questions and making bold statements about the rights and wrongs of flags? Most of these questions have been answered in detail and many of the statements debunked several times already.

Use the search function if you don't have time to read the whole thread.

 

Thats new info for me.

 

My thinking behind having Janko in there is that Lustig really doesn't have the legs to motor up and down that right flank any more in my opinion. I would start him though considering he was left at home for the Inter game (which I forgot).

 

http://www.snspix.com/16-08-16-celtic-training/photo/157347.html

 

There supposed to be weak down the wings. Janko hasn't shown me he can capitalise on good positions. Lustig is proven..

Gms back in training. Oof..

 

Mind Brown and Ciftci used to hate each other?

 

Is that a snickers bar in your pocket, Brendan, or are you just excited about tomorrow evening?

 

:smiley-laughing002:

 

LG: “Massive game, know what’s at stake and everyone is looking forward to it, not just me.



LG: “Home games, we always want to make them count, the fans get right behind us & we want to go to Israel with a good advantage.


LG: "But we can always score away from home, the most important thing tomorrow is keeping the clean sheet.


LG: “The manager has been there before with Liverpool so he knows what’s it all about to get there.


LG: "The boys were hurting for past 2 years but drawn a line under that. Gaffer has prepared us well & hopefully we get the result.


LG: "We just need to tighten up on individual mistakes, what cost us the last time.


LG: "Must have a half-decent side to put out Olympiakos, not going to be an easy tie but hopefully our quality can take us through.







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BR: "The last couple of seasons have gone by and the players learn from these experiences but this is a new team with a new identity.


BR: "What we have shown in this part of the season is an ability to deal with pressure, something we have talked about it.


BR: “@eriksviat will come back into the squad, trained the last few days and looks strong and fit now.


BR: "@patrick7roberts has made an excellent recovery, not sure he will be available for tomorrow but will see for the wknd.


BR: "Nir will be fit, has trained very well. A little behind in match fitness but looked strong in training, will be part of the squad.



BR: “Boyata has trained one week, we gave him 45 mins at wknd against Inter. Still not fit to participate in a game of this magnitude.



BR on Dorus de Vries: "Won’t be available for the #UCL tie but will be available at some point."


BR: "We have been asked questions under pressure and I have been really pleased how the players have coped.


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BR: "All I ask for the supporters at this game is to continue to offer that incredible support, that passion that noise.


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BR: "Focus on ourselves, want to do best we possibly can. It will be a special atmosphere, support for our players will be fantastic.


BR: "I’m a supporter who stepped out from the stands onto the side of the field, but also a professional.


BR: "I want to get the players, the club & supporters back into an environment where it's renowned.


BR: "We respect there are people travelling from all over the world to support Celtic.



BR: "We will do everything we possibly can to make that UCL dream come true. All I can promise is team & staff will do our very best.

 

I love the way Rodgers talks about us.

 

anyone know if the ST will be activated? Not received my ticket yet