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| Callum McGregor; Called up to Scotland squad...finally | |
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| Celtic By Numbers | 26 Apr 2017, 09:32 AM Post #2141 |
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McGregor was top scorer in a struggling League One side at age 20. This in a league low on quality by high in physicality and old scholar pros. He never played in the same position more than 3 games. He had never played for Celtic. Now in his 3rd Celtic season he finally has some consistency of role and this appears to be paying off. Rodgers has had him in every match day squad bar 1. I am doing an article on him and his performance data and this will be on Celtic By Numbers likely Friday am. HH |
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| Rhodaus | 26 Apr 2017, 10:14 AM Post #2142 |
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Seville Lover
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Another player who has flourished under the BRodger. He was top of everybody's list of disposables not too long ago but the boss has made the most of his versatility and mobility. He never stands still, always looking to play a 1/2 or a 1/2/3. Knows where everybody is. Remember his little layoff to Dembele when Lustig showed us his Ribona ? Only GMS is lagging behind and I hope he comes good, as well. |
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| TheRealTimShady | 27 Apr 2017, 07:07 AM Post #2143 |
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Mohammed I'm 'ard Bruce Lee
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Nice one. I'll look forward to reading that mate, can you post the link in here when you've finished it? |
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| AtLeastIDontWorkInAmazon | 27 Apr 2017, 07:18 AM Post #2144 |
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He did from what I remember, think it was when RD just signed so he'll have 2 years left now. I'm sure he's one of the lowest paid in our squad though. It would be good to give him a new contract on improved terms, I think he's earned it. He's been very consistent and being able to play in multiple positions is a bonus for us. Hope he stays for a long time
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| the_cannelloni_of_charisma | 27 Apr 2017, 07:55 AM Post #2145 |
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First-team captain
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Just read first 18 pages of this thread....... Poor man's ross wallace. Looks like Ozil but plays like olive oil. One post says, ive been watching him closely, good wee player, links up well, will score a lot of goals for Celtic....... glad ur not a scout is a reply. The Deila effect unfortunately, hard times. Great to see the turnaround. |
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| IainG | 27 Apr 2017, 08:06 AM Post #2146 |
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Ah but I was so much older then,I'm younger than that now
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I suppose it's easy to be wise after the event so to speak but some of the early "deliveries" on this thread by pretty decent posters are in cricketing terms.."wides"! Edited by IainG, 27 Apr 2017, 08:07 AM.
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| Govan Super Casino | 27 Apr 2017, 08:16 AM Post #2147 |
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Retired and now a BT Sports pundit
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There's a lot to blame Deila for, this isn't one of them. Gordon, Brown, Bitton and Johansen had cracking seasons in 14/15 plus the 2 CB's. McGregor just didn't look up to it, remember that goal we conceded at Dens? He was on the post and completely missed his clearance? Just looked like another in a long line of YT players that scored a few goals early in their hoops career and dissapeared to the English lower league. Now a really special manager has built up his confidence and he looks a new player. The sort of player who'll show a real desire to keep improving, long may it continue. |
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| Jack Thaler | 27 Apr 2017, 08:49 AM Post #2148 |
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Flying North
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On page 4 of the thread I'm calling him for everything On page 15 I admit he's proving me wrong. He's had a fine last 18 months
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| Kingslim | 27 Apr 2017, 09:35 AM Post #2149 |
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69 and counting
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He's far from the finished article. The main improvement in his game on Sunday was his workrate off the ball. If he can deliver performances like that every week, then great, but those given it the auld "I told you so" are a bit premature on that front. He's doing well but still plenty of room for improvement. A great performance against the Huns isn't the be all and end all. Edited by Kingslim, 27 Apr 2017, 09:38 AM.
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| Hairytoes | 27 Apr 2017, 09:54 AM Post #2150 |
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First-team captain
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I think he's possibly the best example to all the young boys in the youth ranks. Don't need to be a world beater, just listen, work hard, try your best to improve & you'll get a chance. Going on loan was another good example set by him, especially going to another country - didn't work for Tony Watt mind you - but that's where Callum'attitudes are best proven to be correct. 100+ appearances, great example for young hoops. |
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| Jack Thaler | 27 Apr 2017, 09:55 AM Post #2151 |
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Flying North
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He played well last season too. |
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| Big_Bobo_Balde | 27 Apr 2017, 10:17 AM Post #2152 |
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Lizzie's Lothario
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It's not just one good game against sevco though is it? |
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| Kingslim | 27 Apr 2017, 10:25 AM Post #2153 |
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69 and counting
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No, but that's the first complete performance I've seen from him. He offered plenty off the ball on Sunday when he usually he offers very little in that respect. There are parts of his game that are brilliant like his touch and his ability to take a pass and move it on in the same move or his ability to move into better positions to receive a pass. Off the ball he's always looked out of sorts, a bit like Roberts, but on Sunday there was one point both of them hunted down the Huns in tandem and it was great to see. I hope he maintains this belief and form it's great to see. Edited by Kingslim, 27 Apr 2017, 10:26 AM.
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| stevie21 | 27 Apr 2017, 10:26 AM Post #2154 |
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Poster of the Tuesday afternoon!
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No but he's not been so great that he should have been in our first 11 for every game of the season either. He's shown room for improvement and attracted criticism, and then against der hun he had a cracking game and shown us what he can do at his best. His average form is likely somewhere in between. If he can prove that wrong and consistently play anywhere near as effectively as he did against sevco then that'd be amazing but I think it'd be expecting too much. Even when not playing well, he's always shown he has good attributes, like his movement off the ball so long may the good form continue |
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| bleward | 27 Apr 2017, 12:15 PM Post #2155 |
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"Have you seen my baseball?"
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Classed him as a modern day charlie mulgrew on Saturday He's an excellent squad player , can fill a few positions, can be relied upon to do a job. |
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| Scotty_Bhoy_7 | 27 Apr 2017, 12:34 PM Post #2156 |
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vive le celtique
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I, for one, am stunned that football fans can be so fickle |
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| Jack Thaler | 27 Apr 2017, 12:35 PM Post #2157 |
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Flying North
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Unlike Charlie, he can actually do a job in some of them
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| bleward | 27 Apr 2017, 12:43 PM Post #2158 |
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"Have you seen my baseball?"
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Charlie had his moments at celtic and there was a phase when he was first name on the team sheet
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| randombloke | 27 Apr 2017, 12:55 PM Post #2159 |
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Off treasure hunting in Holland
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Also a great example to youngsters that they aren't necessarily on the scrap heap if they aren't established first team players by 21. I think I'm right in saying that in his case he lost a year or two of development time due to injuries....but at 23 at the start of this season and no more than a bit part player many fans had written him off. Just as well Rodgers has a better eye for a player's potential than the rest of us |
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| Hairytoes | 27 Apr 2017, 01:31 PM Post #2160 |
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Exactly. His attitude is excellent, he might be my favourite player. |
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