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| Stuart Armstrong; 'Fishel: Signs for Southampton on a 4 year deal. | |
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| Topic Started: 18 Oct 2015, 09:50 PM (731,239 Views) | |
| johncfc | 27 Oct 2016, 12:12 AM Post #1141 |
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Depends the opposition. I'd be inclined to play Stu before Bitton against SPFL teams on current form and considering we will be attacking more. Against BM, we probably need better cover and can understand Bitton getting the nod. Hiwever, on current form I wouldn't have an issue trying someone else there. |
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| redbhoy | 27 Oct 2016, 12:40 AM Post #1142 |
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Whit's the goalie daein?!
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BR again emphasising his best position is in the middle of the park, that he's working hard, and that he's still working on his pressing. He's coming along very well - would love to see him start to push Bitton. |
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| columbo | 27 Oct 2016, 08:40 AM Post #1143 |
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Good week for Stuart. Looked lost for much of last season but did well at Hampden and turned in a decent performance last night - including the vital goal of the game. Looks stronger and more confident now. |
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| randombloke | 27 Oct 2016, 08:49 AM Post #1144 |
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Off treasure hunting in Holland
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Not so sure about stronger...he seemed to get brushed aside by the Ross County But he does look like a player again which is great. No idea why he lost confidence and former so dramatically last season . |
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| green_equals_silver | 27 Oct 2016, 09:26 AM Post #1145 |
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Bobinho9
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Lovely finish last night, great composure to pick out that corner. Fox wouldn't have gotten anywhere near that |
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| Bagheera | 27 Oct 2016, 09:26 AM Post #1146 |
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Older than dirt
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Not sure whether he's a direct replacement for Bitton or not. Bitton coming on gave us a lot more balance. Glad to see him doing well, hopefully he can keep it going. |
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| Big_Bobo_Balde | 27 Oct 2016, 09:36 AM Post #1147 |
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Lizzie's Lothario
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Like him. |
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| FergusMcGrain | 27 Oct 2016, 09:45 AM Post #1148 |
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First name on the team-sheet
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First time in a while where he has actually started a game and played really well. His best performances prior to last night have been as sub against the huns in both matches. He seems like one of those players if he doesn't start a game well then a poor performance is then the norm. Rogic used to be the same. Ability is there, but think it's a confidence/mentality thing. Coming from a team like Dundee Utd to the expectation levels of playing for Celtic can take a while to get your head round, some good players never do it. |
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| LoveCeltic | 27 Oct 2016, 10:11 AM Post #1149 |
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First name on the team-sheet
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Impressive last night, should be taking Bittons spot in the first XI. |
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| Mickeybhoy84 | 27 Oct 2016, 10:21 AM Post #1150 |
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Living the dream
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I think for large parts of last season he wasn't really sure what his role in the team was. Rodgers has a clear idea on what he wants and, as a result, it's easier to communicate to the player what is expected of them. Armstrong is a fine example of someone who appears to be enjoying his football alot more. |
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| Jimmy_mac | 27 Oct 2016, 10:22 AM Post #1151 |
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He played well last night, very industrious and tried to press as much as possible. Looks a different player under Rodgers already, although I have my doubts that he will make it with us long term. He has a few flaws that may get worked out through good coaching but my main concern is that he lacks steel and is too nice on the park. Perhaps its just me! |
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| BardseyCelt | 27 Oct 2016, 10:30 AM Post #1152 |
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Good player who is getting better. Not the answer to our midfield headache but would rather have him on the bench than McGregor |
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| littlegmbhoy | 27 Oct 2016, 11:17 AM Post #1153 |
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Did well last night and great finish for goal..still to be convinced but I think there is a player in there. At times looks lightweight but we need quality in midfield next 2-3 month and hope Stuart is that. Good to see him back starting last night and goal to boot. |
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| fatboab | 27 Oct 2016, 11:24 AM Post #1154 |
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Just before the Dawn
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he's not a replacement for Bitton. Armstrong is the one knocking at the first team door, of all the peripheral squad players, his claim is strongest. However, he could really only replace Brown, or Rogic at a push, so the likelihood is that for now he'll remain a very effective "impact sub", or starter in games like last night. Unless injury hits others, he'll be in the dugout at the weekend . |
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| Gallowgate | 27 Oct 2016, 11:29 AM Post #1155 |
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If he can replace Brown he can replace Bitton. |
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| aldo | 27 Oct 2016, 11:34 AM Post #1156 |
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And that's the way we like it...
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Seems to be playing with the kind of confidence that marked his early months. Can't help but think developing a wee mean streak wouldn't do him any harm; he seems such a gentle, mild mannered big guy and they're admirable qualities in a human being but not so much in the engine room of a fitbaw team. The boy need some badass about him. Get him on the weights tae: he's got the football brain and skills, supplement that with a Collins-esque torso and some Broony cojones and he'll be A1!
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| Big Drew | 27 Oct 2016, 11:37 AM Post #1157 |
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Rio Fergus McCann CSC
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| fatboab | 27 Oct 2016, 11:42 AM Post #1158 |
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Just before the Dawn
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Don't agree. Brown is much more middle to front than Bitton in this Celtic team. Bitton is much deeper most of the time. Armstrong can't play that deep role, and is much more effective pushing forward into the opponent's area. |
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| Gallowgate | 27 Oct 2016, 11:44 AM Post #1159 |
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Spot on. I was saying something similar on the post match thread. He's been like a rabbit caught in headlights for too long but BR has definitely given him belief. If he can get stronger he'll definitely feature more. Smashing goal last night which had improved confidence written all over it. Looking forward to seeing if he can take the next step. |
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| Gallowgate | 27 Oct 2016, 11:46 AM Post #1160 |
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Ok, fair enough. It's all about opinions. |
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