Celtic Database at thecelticwiki.com
All
Celtic
World Cup 2018
Tickets/Travel
Wiki
General
Sport
F&D
Entertainment
Travel
Tipsters
Tech
| Welcome to Kerrydale Street. We hope you enjoy your visit. You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you decide to register, please be aware that we don't accept email addresses from free web accounts like gmail, Hotmail, live.co.uk etc. Sorry, but almost all of the abuse and spam that we get is from free web accounts. The software on the forum will automatically block any requests using a free email account. Upon Registration, you will be given access to all our varied Forums, and you will be expected to comply with our fairly stringent Rules and Regulations. Meantime, enjoy your visit If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features: |
| Brendan Rodgers; "I was born into Celtic" | |
|---|---|
| Topic Started: 20 May 2016, 05:06 PM (2,287,738 Views) | |
| littlegmbhoy | 11 Apr 2018, 10:41 PM Post #16601 |
![]()
Club Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
No CH. position has been an issue all season...he signs someone presumably he has scouted....then does not play him. Sticks with wingers out of form...benches Musonda. Bizarre behaviour considering his actual signings. |
![]() |
|
| pieol | 11 Apr 2018, 10:49 PM Post #16602 |
|
First-team captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
It appears to be gospel now that Edouard will cost £8m and that we are paying Musonda £45k a week. These figures are being used to prove a negative point about recruitment. I would like to see evidence of this. |
![]() |
|
| SuperHans67 | 11 Apr 2018, 10:51 PM Post #16603 |
|
Everyone's Fantasy Football first pick
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Rodgers has already said the prices quoted for Eduoard are nowhere near correct. |
![]() |
|
| dazabhoy67 | 12 Apr 2018, 07:06 AM Post #16604 |
![]()
Off treasure hunting in Holland
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Can't remember which podcast/radio station/tv pundit I heard it but apparently Eduoard fee isn't as high as the 7m quoted earlier in the season. It was only this week or last week I heard it, so someone else might be able to remember or me. |
![]() |
|
| Wailer | 12 Apr 2018, 07:17 AM Post #16605 |
|
Rebel music.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Brendan himself said it. |
![]() |
|
| DKB | 12 Apr 2018, 07:48 AM Post #16606 |
|
Getting on a bit
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
which wingers are out of form have BR stuck with? Forrest have been one of our best players this season. Sinclair is our topscorer both in terms of goals and assists in the league, he hasn't hit last years numbers but still more than ok. You don't drop a player like Sinclair just because he doesn't reach double numbers before xmas - Musonda needs to show that he earns the spot, which he hasn't when on the pitch - the same goes for Roberts, he needs to show that he deserves the place ahead of Forrest |
![]() |
|
| OptimusCheese | 12 Apr 2018, 07:51 AM Post #16607 |
![]()
Tell my mother that I never wrote a whack jam.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Did he? I thought he just said it wasn't £7 million. |
![]() |
|
| One sharp cookie | 12 Apr 2018, 08:15 AM Post #16608 |
|
Getting on a bit
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Do you honestly believe Sinclair isn’t out of form at the moment? |
![]() |
|
| DKB | 12 Apr 2018, 08:26 AM Post #16609 |
|
Getting on a bit
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
do you honestly expect 21 league goals from him to be on form, he is our joint topscorer as a winger/attacking midfielder and he has more assists this year in the league than last year don't think that he is sparkling though, pretty sure much is down to him not having Tierney overlapping this season as much, due to the chance in system, so he doesn't get as much space as he would have liked |
![]() |
|
| One sharp cookie | 12 Apr 2018, 08:38 AM Post #16610 |
|
Getting on a bit
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
I’m a fan of Sinclair and, on form, he’d be one of the first names on the team sheet as he’s one of the most talented players in the league. But it’s not happening for him at the moment. He should be mortified that he’s got fewer league goals this season than Josh Windass and Alex Schalk. I’d still be tempted to play Sinclair on Sunday because there’s always that chance that he’ll spark into life again, but it’s one heck of a risk and it’s telling how many big games Rodgers has left him out of this season. He clearly feels he can’t rely on him right now. |
![]() |
|
| dazabhoy67 | 12 Apr 2018, 08:52 AM Post #16611 |
![]()
Off treasure hunting in Holland
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
I have bashed Sinclair on here previously but sometimes there are other factors, which need to be taken into account, to explain why it feels like such a drastic drop off. The loss of key players round about him(Armstrong & Dembele), who he had such a connection with last season, has quite obviously effected his game this year. For example, Ntcham isn't the type to burst forward, late into the box, dragging defenders with him. Whereas Armstrong did this last season, creating the space for Sinclair to cut inside and do his thing. It was quite obvious that Dembele linked up well with him, in the early part of last season and Tierney has been running on fumes for months now. I'd still agree with other posters though, that he has been well below last seasons form(stats, don't tell the whole story imo) but as outlined above, there are other factors that should be taking into consideration. |
![]() |
|
| littlegmbhoy | 12 Apr 2018, 09:46 AM Post #16612 |
![]()
Club Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Sinclair has been out of form for months...out with a cross on Sunday against a ten man Hamilton accies team. He has Musonda or Robert (back mid February) who could have played but keep Sinclair involved when way off form. How can Musonda show his worth if he does not even get a sniff. Forrest has played very well this season. The other wing has been the problem. Edited by littlegmbhoy, 12 Apr 2018, 09:47 AM.
|
![]() |
|
| Pussyfoot | 12 Apr 2018, 09:53 AM Post #16613 |
|
À la mode if you will
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
It's Sinclair's partnership with Dembele that sides have worked hard to prevent this season, there have been other factors obviously. I think that cooperative has been a major difference to last season and both have suffered a bit, some of their interlinking play last year was beautiful, we haven't seen it this time round. |
![]() |
|
| stevie21 | 12 Apr 2018, 09:54 AM Post #16614 |
![]()
Poster of the Tuesday afternoon!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
He signed someone who had a pedigree that indicated he was more than good enough for the SPL. That he's then not played him is surely (and *subsequently*) good judgement? If he's not up to speed in training, would you prefer that he played him anyway just to justify the fee we spent on him? Better managers than BR have signed players and then not got as much out of them as you might hope for. de Maria at Man U, Sevchenko at Chelski, Veron at Man U, Forlan at Man U (bit of a theme here) We're skooshing the league and on our way to 10IAR - take a minute to see a positive somewhere. Yes, our hit rate with new signings could be better but we're still doing alright |
![]() |
|
| littlegmbhoy | 12 Apr 2018, 10:23 AM Post #16615 |
![]()
Club Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Look I think you will see from any previous posts I am a massive fan of the gaffer and dare I say we are lucky to have the gaffer. Great guy & terrific football man. Much like Alex ferguson whom you point to in your post. BTW those players actually got the chance to play so SAF and fans could make their mind. Cant say the same for Musonda nor Compper. BUT That does not mean that he is beyond any form of justified & reasonable criticism. The team has regressed this year performance wise – that’s a fact. Granted we will most probably do the treble but performance levels have been poor especially last 3 months. Players have regressed and I believe this is because we are playing players out of form. Injuries contributed but off form players and his stubborness on setup/formation (in Europe) have contributed to this. Lustig is done. Moussa has been patchy (form) at best. Sinclair has fell off a cliff. Boyata is error prone and erratic(being polite) That’s 4 players involved most weeks who are sticking out like a sore thumbs more often than not. He signs players that presumably he has scouted only not to play them ..well why sign them and pay money and fees. wages when we have a pretty urgent need? We needed/need players to go straight into the first 11...especially CH. Hendry maybe one for future jury is still out but we needed no nonsense experienced CH in there straight away. Chased Musonda for 12 months seemingly but cant get a sniff especially when Sinclair is chronic (which he has been for feck knows what reasons last 3 months.) |
![]() |
|
| Hairytoes | 12 Apr 2018, 10:37 AM Post #16616 |
|
First-team captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
It's hard for him, being up against history. Last season we had the invincible season to contend with, now it's the back to back treble. That has to play with his head, in selecting teams - more likely to stick with guys who have done it for you in the past (Sinclair), rather than chuck in young & largely untested guys (Musonda). I also get it, that he wants these guys to earn the right to play FOR Celtic, don't want guys just swanning into the team, just cos they're from the £PL or Bundasliga, this is Celtic & you'll bloddy well prove you're good enough on the training ground before getting to wear those Hoops. I hope that once the league is won, we can play guys like Compper, Musonda etc.. I personally would've played them more often most likely, but I can understand & respect why Brendan hasn't - so far. Invincible Treble, Double Treble - 1st 2 seasons at Boyhood Club - Legend! |
![]() |
|
| littlegmbhoy | 12 Apr 2018, 10:49 AM Post #16617 |
![]()
Club Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Legend he is. Double treble en route. I'm happy - honest! Poor performances cannot be denied but come flag day and SC final Ill not be moaning probably like all of us. |
![]() |
|
| Luca | 12 Apr 2018, 10:59 AM Post #16618 |
|
Off treasure hunting in Holland
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
I think this is a major factor too. It wouldn't surprise me next season if we were a lot more free in how we play and even ignored the league cup in some manner (fielding a young team). Back to back trebles is a massive pressure, but if its achieved I think the pressure to get 3 trebles on the trot won't be anywhere near the same and that will help the team in a lot of ways. It's also worth remembering that beating us just now is still a massive scalp for every other team in Scotland. More so than it has been in a very long time. Killie and Hearts celebrated it like they'd won a cup FFS. These teams are giving it everything against us and it's leading to very packed defences and some very questionable challenges. That can't be easy to come up against every single week. |
![]() |
|
| dazabhoy67 | 12 Apr 2018, 11:12 AM Post #16619 |
![]()
Off treasure hunting in Holland
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Can't see us doing the League cup a disservice tbh, I think BR's main aim is to leave us after 5 years, with as many trophies as possible. Fond memories, trophies and club records to match. |
![]() |
|
| Gonga | 12 Apr 2018, 12:42 PM Post #16620 |
|
Older than dirt
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Plus we are not in any position to just drop players for long stretches if they have actual sell on value. The ones who may want out at the end of the season could have their value lowered significantly if we try sell them while they are languishing on the bench. |
![]() |
|
| 6 users reading this topic (5 Guests and 0 Anonymous)
Members: thenakattack
|
|
| Go to Next Page | |
| « Previous Topic · Celtic Football Club Discussion Forum · Next Topic » |






![]](http://z5.ifrm.com/static/1/pip_r.png)






7:59 AM Jul 11