Luis Palma has settled into the left attacking wide position recently vacated by the much-loved Jota. Stray Cat There are certainly rough edges to the 23-year-old Honduran. His 68% all pass completion is the lowest in the squad equal to barely on the ball Kyogo Furuhashi. In the recent match against Dundee, he gave the … [continue reading]
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Jota, Back On The Wing
A notable feature of the slightly chaotic win over Hibernian on Saturday last was the reappearance of the full fat Jota! Not that there is a percent of excess baggage on the lad, more that this was the type of performance once has become accustomed to from the Portuguese. Prior to an injury in October … [continue reading]
Made for Maeda?
Happy 2023 to you and your family and thank you for taking an interest in this little corner of the Celtic multiverse. The Derby tomorrow throws up some interesting selection posers for Ange Postecoglou. Right Back The right back berth seems to be a choice between a player who potentially has his eyes elsewhere (Josip … [continue reading]
Have the SFA lied to Celtic again?
In Celtic’s recent match at Fir Park, Kyogo Furuhashi played a killer though ball to Jota in the 59th minute. The Portuguese ran on before chipping Liam Kelly in the Motherwell goal. It was a thing of beauty. The linesman raised his flag upon the goal being scored, and the usual check occurred as happens … [continue reading]
Jota and O’Riley Lead The Way
As we prepare for the SPFL to start up again, following the international break, here are the leaders in the Expected Scoring Contribution stakes. Expected Scoring Contribution (xSC) is a bit of a mouthful but simply is: Expected Goals per 90m + Expected Assists Per 90m = Expected Scoring Contribution per 90m Or xG90 + … [continue reading]
Mikey Johnston – A Problem of Potential
A lively debate ensued on Twitter (it does happen!) after @celticrumours posted this: I am no different to any other supporter in that I want every player to succeed at Celtic. Ideally, I’d love a first team of 11 local Scottish lads, just like ’67. I am also old enough to know that will not … [continue reading]
Front Three for Ibrox?
The match against Ross County was difficult to draw conclusions from given the early sending off. Also, with the score already being 3-0, the very one-sided nature of the contest allied to the fact Celtic were happy to see out the game and the Staggies content not to get totally hammered. However, the front three … [continue reading]
Not As Expected
I still maintain the biggest issue Celtic have faced this season is not finishing off their chances. There are undoubtedly many concerns for Postecoglou to address: A settled defence First choice left back Curing the hamstring epidemic How to operate a midfield with no natural “8”s The never-ending striker shortage Lack of aerial presence in … [continue reading]