The right back review was a delicious stew of contradiction and intrigue, or as they probably still say in Somerset, a bugger’s muddle. Replacing Lustig isn’t easy you know. Today I turn to the opposite flank and arguably the more onerous task of replacing Tierney. It is another position where continuity has been hampered by … [continue reading]
Tierney
Bolingoli Assessed – Is Tierney Impossible to Follow?
With a Twitter handle renaming movement amongst the Celtic support, it is fair to say Bolingoli is becoming something of a cult figure for the Champions. Two solid performances in the crucial away matches in Stockholm and at Ibrox have seen the Belgian play his part in reaching group stage football, and topping the league. … [continue reading]
Tierney Soldiers On
Tierney finished the season in the operating theatre. His own Triple Treble of Young Player of the Year awards (PFA Scotland, Football Writers and Celtic) ended. He was hampered all season with hip issues and I expected his Report Card to evidence significant regression over last season. So, has it? 2018/19 Appearances This season has … [continue reading]
Finding Light in Dark Places
As sobering an experience as a 0-5 home defeat is, in the modern vernacular we must “take the positives”. Having captured all the data, believe me, I’ve looked damned hard! There are three performances to draw attention to. Tierney On the defensive side, Tierney was very much stationed at left back, wary of the fast … [continue reading]
Right Back Where We Left Off
In the third article in the series of 2016/17 season reviews, I look at the performance of the full backs. A key position the way Celtic play, much is expected in the attacking third from the Celtic wide defence, especially domestically. Right Back Appearances In his 6th season at Celtic, Lustig held down the right … [continue reading]
Running To Stand Still
The Science of Fitness There is no doubt conditioning a modern athlete to play football is a complex business. Sports science continues to evolve, and Celtic as a club embrace the most modern thinking and facilities. That is not to say what Celtic do is always right. There are as many opinions as sports scientists. … [continue reading]
Celtic Loves You More Than You Will Know
Many Celtic supporters believe since Tommy Gemmell, we have been starved of quality left backs until Emilio Izaguirre signed from Motagua (Honduras) in August 2010, with the honourable exception of Tom Boyd (364 appearances over 11 years). And now we have Kieran Tierney, a Celtic boy who has grown up at the club. As Izaguirre … [continue reading]