d31 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 hoping none of the covid lads get on the plane to France and then Lille win 4-0. I fully support all Scottish teams in Europe but I think another defeat here improves Aberdeen chances on Sunday and gives a wee chance of Lennon going on Friday afternoon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, d31 said: hoping none of the covid lads get on the plane to France and then Lille win 4-0. I fully support all Scottish teams in Europe but I think another defeat here improves Aberdeen chances on Sunday and gives a wee chance of Lennon going on Friday afternoon. Surely it's better for us if Lennon and his malaise sticks around? I'd want to avoid a new manager bounce if possible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Surely it's better for us if Lennon and his malaise sticks around? I'd want to avoid a new manager bounce if possible. Lol... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Mahelp Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 It's a different game completely playing Celtic at Hampden, as their record there over the last 4 years or so shows. The space that Hampden offers compared to Pittodrie makes it much more difficult to close Celtic down than it was yesterday, and as they've proved countless times against us in the last few years there's a constant danger from their midfield runners finding space. Celtic will undoubtedly score. The only thing is, we're much more threatening than we have been in years....we'll score as well. But can Taylor, Considine and Hoban do enough to win us the game ? I think it'll come down to that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, coprolite said: Surely it's better for us if Lennon and his malaise sticks around? I'd want to avoid a new manager bounce if possible. They won't have a new manager in the next few weeks. They might have the existing backroom team taking some games. It seems like a laugh and a huge over reaction but could they really take a 4-0 on the chin against Lille? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 20 minutes ago, Bob Mahelp said: It's a different game completely playing Celtic at Hampden, as their record there over the last 4 years or so shows. The space that Hampden offers compared to Pittodrie makes it much more difficult to close Celtic down than it was yesterday, and as they've proved countless times against us in the last few years there's a constant danger from their midfield runners finding space. Celtic will undoubtedly score. The only thing is, we're much more threatening than we have been in years....we'll score as well. But can Taylor, Considine and Hoban do enough to win us the game ? I think it'll come down to that. To use a Mcinnes phrase, if it becomes 'a game of basketball' then I don't particularly fancy our chances. It's a conundrum as in an ideal world for Derek he'd want yesterday's first half, albeit with us offering more in an attacking threat, but Hampden isn't conducive to that as you say. Celtic will exploit the space if we invite them onto us too much. Also assuming that Griffiths is getting closer to starting and Edouard could be back. Celtic are still clear favourites here but we have the ability to win it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellAnderson Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Id keep Wright on the bench. he is only good for 30 minutes and Id rather that be against a tired Duffy, than a fresh one. I would love it, love it if we beat them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 26/10/2020 at 11:40, gannonball said: It does kind of feel like a semi final against Aberdeen, in that they will moan about getting f**k all of an allocation then still have a shit load of empty seats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Terrapin Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 26/10/2020 at 14:12, Dons_1988 said: To use a Mcinnes phrase, if it becomes 'a game of basketball' then I don't particularly fancy our chances. It's a conundrum as in an ideal world for Derek he'd want yesterday's first half, albeit with us offering more in an attacking threat, but Hampden isn't conducive to that as you say. Celtic will exploit the space if we invite them onto us too much. Also assuming that Griffiths is getting closer to starting and Edouard could be back. Celtic are still clear favourites here but we have the ability to win it. I refuse to believe McInnes said that because there wasn't a 'wur' in it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 If Ajer is out then I think that would be good for Aberdeen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden God Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 If Duffy is in then I think that would be good for Aberdeen FTFY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Mahelp Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Last night was a microcosm of what Celtic seemed to have developed into under Lennon. Strong up front with plenty of players who look like they can create and score goals, and jittery at the back with plenty of players desperate to commit rash fouls or take fresh air swipes at the ball. I don't think Sunday will end up 0-0. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellAnderson Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I worry if Edouard plays. he is a cut above anything in this country, when he wants to be. however, if they play with a back three of Duffy, Bitton and Welsh, or a back 4 with two of them in the middle, we should have a decent chance of scoring ourselves. Using McInnes phrasing - this very well could turn into a basketball game. Canna wait like -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Cosgrove and Duffy can play their own game while Celtic attempt to stay in the lead, white-knuckle stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I'd say these are the predicted line ups. Lewis Hoban Taylor Considine McLennan McCrorie Ferguson Hayes Hedges Cosgrove Watkins Bain Frimpong Bitton Duffy Laxalt McGreogr Brown Christie Rogic Elyoun Edouard/Griffiths Dons will be hoping to make it a 90 min match again so that fatigue/fitness is relevant. I presume Celtic will change the striker from Ajeti. I presume Celtic will pick Bitton ahead of Welsh even though he won't a manage a 90. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Mahelp Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Brown looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights last week as Aberdeen picked up the pace by bringing Wright on. I had to check that he wasn't towing a caravan. Edited October 30, 2020 by Bob Mahelp 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Choosing not to get my hopes up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon99 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I have a bad feeling that any advantage we gain from Celtic being knackered midweek will be completely counterbalanced by Édouard being back. In saying that Cosgrove is also back and he'll be far more effective than Edmondson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Frank Grimes said: Choosing not to get my hopes up Me too. I don't expect us to win by more than a single goal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian1 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 who is the thick "pundit" on radio Scotland right now. Aberdeen will want to put one over Celtic on Sunday as "Del" is a Rangers man - its nae all about the Auld and Infirm ye cock. He then went to say "the form books got tore (sic) up out the window"??? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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