Champions League

Pretty shocking but a freak result I think, I was at the last game of the season at Celtic park (seems no time ago) when they stuffed Motherwell 7-0, really looked like a good side that day, not a fan but hoping they can get through, just to help the co-efficient thingy for permitting numbers of clubs from Scotland into Europe.
 
Val said:
If anyone listened to John Hartson last night he made a statement that makes me question Rodgers.

Lee Griffiths scored 40 goals for Celtic last season, he was moved to the wing to accomodate Dembele

Would Martin O'Neill have moved Larsson to the wing after being the top scorer to accomodate anyone?

1 game in, I like Rodgers but questions need to be asked already.
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He's probably trying a few things out either to develop Dembele, Griffiths or both. Probably a good time to do it, a competitive match but one that doesn't really matter that much if it doesn't come off. You have to give the man time and space to get his ideas over to the team and how he does that is neither here or there as long as ultimately he gets results.
 
sawtooth said:
He's probably trying a few things out either to develop Dembele, Griffiths or both. Probably a good time to do it, a competitive match but one that doesn't really matter that much if it doesn't come off. You have to give the man time and space to get his ideas over to the team and how he does that is neither here or there as long as ultimately he gets results.
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I know the theory is that they will romp this tie but these CL qualifiers are the most important games of their season. It's far from ideal that they come so soon into his tenure but they really cant afford to muck about.
 
sawtooth said:
He's probably trying a few things out either to develop Dembele, Griffiths or both. Probably a good time to do it, a competitive match but one that doesn't really matter that much if it doesn't come off. You have to give the man time and space to get his ideas over to the team and how he does that is neither here or there as long as ultimately he gets results.
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You are at the wind up, if Rodgers see's that match as an opportunity to tamper he can take his bag and do one now. The CL qualifiers are Celtics most important matches of this season and it's where Rodgers will make or break his season. Do it in the second leg if you need to experiment but make sure the tie is over first and foremost.
 
pokerjoke said:
2017 thought you would know that:o:D
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Possibly.....need a good 2016-17 season in the PL first. Quite a few teams vying for top 4.

Leicester - Might do very well again if they keep everybody together. Although they wont have the element of surprise like they did last year.
Arsenal - Top 4 never in doubt, end of.
Spurs - Strengthened really well so far and will be top 4 again IMO
Man City - With Pep and a shed load of cash they will start the season title favorites
Chelsea - Conte looks the real deal and if he can hit the ground running then they will be close. Might need a season to find his feet.
Liverpool - Outsiders for 4th spot it has to be said but you never know with Klopp, he does seem to get the best out of players.
Everton - Who knows what magic Koeman can muster in his first season in charge? Could be surprise package of 2016-17

United do have Mourinho though and he's not bad is he?

My top 4 in no particular order:_

Arsenal
Spurs
City
Utd
 
sawtooth said:
He's probably trying a few things out either to develop Dembele, Griffiths or both. Probably a good time to do it, a competitive match but one that doesn't really matter that much if it doesn't come off. You have to give the man time and space to get his ideas over to the team and how he does that is neither here or there as long as ultimately he gets results.
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Oh how I wish the Hockey season was longer:eek:
 
sawtooth said:
He's probably trying a few things out either to develop Dembele, Griffiths or both. Probably a good time to do it, a competitive match but one that doesn't really matter that much if it doesn't come off. You have to give the man time and space to get his ideas over to the team and how he does that is neither here or there as long as ultimately he gets results.
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Bit like Arsenal not playing Cech for a CL game?
 
Val said:
If anyone listened to John Hartson last night he made a statement that makes me question Rodgers.Lee Griffiths scored 40 goals for Celtic last season, he was moved to the wing to accomodate DembeleWould Martin O'Neill have moved Larsson to the wing after being the top scorer to accomodate anyone?1 game in, I like Rodgers but questions need to be asked already.
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Time will tell.In certain games he put suarez on the wing, and in others Sturridge and got lots of good results from it.After all we are in mid-July, and he's only had one game, and this can come in playing competitive football so early in the season. Ok, he could have had them in 4 weeks ago to build fitness for this game, but come April when they are blowing for tugs, he would have been criticised.
 
Paperboy said:
Hockey season doesn't start to October normally mate :whistle:
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Paperboy said:
Summer league hockey, which about to finish. But the main hockey season is September to April. Although fitness training starts next week!
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Lol October one time September the next.
Very confusing isn't it main Hockey season is Sept to April and the summer league is May to Sept so virtually all year around.
 
pokerjoke said:
Lol October one time September the next.
Very confusing isn't it main Hockey season is Sept to April and the summer league is May to Sept so virtually all year around.
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Friendlys are in September and league starts in October running to beginning of April. Summer league is normally only June and July tbh. So suppose it could be all year if you wanted.
 
sawtooth said:
Possibly.....need a good 2016-17 season in the PL first. Quite a few teams vying for top 4.

Leicester - Might do very well again if they keep everybody together. Although they wont have the element of surprise like they did last year.
Arsenal - Top 4 never in doubt, end of.
Spurs - Strengthened really well so far and will be top 4 again IMO
Man City - With Pep and a shed load of cash they will start the season title favorites
Chelsea - Conte looks the real deal and if he can hit the ground running then they will be close. Might need a season to find his feet.
Liverpool - Outsiders for 4th spot it has to be said but you never know with Klopp, he does seem to get the best out of players.
Everton - Who knows what magic Koeman can muster in his first season in charge? Could be surprise package of 2016-17

United do have Mourinho though and he's not bad is he?

My top 4 in no particular order:_

Arsenal
Spurs
City
Utd
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Nothing to do with last nights result but have you noticed the lack of English managers in your list of top teams? England's shame, no English manager has won the top division since Howard Wilkinson with Leeds in 92 I think.

Until this is addressed England's national team will struggle.
 
Leicester City Champions League winners 2017. Well we can dream, but its 50 times more likely than winning the Premier League according to the bookies.
 
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