SPL Discussion Thread

**RogerMilla** · 07/08/2006, 2:49 PM

ranger dropped points as well at home , le guen has his work cut out there

**drinkfeckarse** · 10/08/2006, 9:54 AM

Celtic drew 1-1 with Chelsea last night at Stamford Bridge in what was a much improved display apparently. They'll take a lot of heart from that and considering the talent on display it was a very good test.

**RogerMilla** · 10/08/2006, 10:22 AM

definitely , a boost to morale to come out of there unbeaten

**eirebhoy** · 10/08/2006, 12:09 PM

I've had my doubts about Sno before yesterday's game but he was excellent last night. I really think he can go on to become some player. I wouldn't trust him as the deepest midfielder just yet but as a supporting midfielder he's good enough for the 1st team already.

**Junior** · 10/08/2006, 1:30 PM

We did ok, in terms of containing Chelsea, but we didn't actually create much, which is a concerning trend following on from Sundays performance.

Sno has had mixed performances so far, looked decent enough last night, a strong player, I need to see much more from him before I would start sticking him in the first 11. Suppose it depends on when Petrov goes though, and we have no other choice!!

**RogerMilla** · 10/08/2006, 1:59 PM

what i like about sno is that he is always looking for the ball and he has the skill to do something with it . only trouble is he wastes it occasionally and the fans are liable to get on a fellas back when he does that, looks a massive prospect

**drinkfeckarse** · 10/08/2006, 2:34 PM

Originally Posted by RogerMilla

looks a massive prospect

I remember when Petrov first came he arrived as a massive prospect but looked out of place for the first season. If Sno turns out to be anything like Stan then I'm sure everyone will be delighted but he has to be given time. I hate to hear fans getting on someone's back especially if they're young.

**eirebhoy** · 10/08/2006, 3:30 PM

Originally Posted by Junior

We did ok, in terms of containing Chelsea, but we didn't actually create much, which is a concerning trend following on from Sundays performance.

You can't really expect to create much at Stamford Bridge but they did create quite a few clear cut chances. Miller had a great chance to score from a Pearson ball. Pearson had header saved superbly and also another great chance to score when free in the box but was saved. Riordan had a goal disallowed for offside. That's 4 clear cut chances off the top of my head and then the odd shot wide. Pleasing performance but there's still a few players obviously needed.

**RogerMilla** · 10/08/2006, 3:55 PM

linked with loads of players , would be nice to pull a big name or hell even two out of the bag , can see retention of the SPL even without petrov but it's vital not to let the side down in the CL , especially preserving what is a pretty excellent home record...

**Stevo Da Gull** · 13/08/2006, 4:40 PM

Dunfermline 1-1 Rangers today. Saw bits and pieces of it, Ranges had plenty of the ball but did'nt create enough That said they got themselves in front and would have won but for a bit of an error by the goalkeeper.

**Junior** · 14/08/2006, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

You can't really expect to create much at Stamford Bridge but they did create quite a few clear cut chances. Miller had a great chance to score from a Pearson ball. Pearson had header saved superbly and also another great chance to score when free in the box but was saved. Riordan had a goal disallowed for offside. That's 4 clear cut chances off the top of my head and then the odd shot wide. Pleasing performance but there's still a few players obviously needed.

Well Chelsea are a team 3 or 4 weeks behind us in pre-season and had played a game 24 hrs prior, so I do expect us to create chances. Also what about at Tynecastle - we created 1 break aaway chance that resulted in a goal. We did create a bit more at home to St. Mirren on Sat, but no doubt about it in my mind we are not creating that many chances in front of goal. Im not saying we are not creating nothing, but we aren't creating that much that are not shots from the edge of the box etc.... A Riordan chance that was 2 yrds offside doesn't count in my book (despite it being a good finish!).

Miller unfortuantely missed a golden opportunity to kick start his tally on Sat- it was a terrible miss. Mcgeady continues his good start to the season, played very well IMO.

Both Hearts and Rangers dropping points was good, Celtic will get destroyed come CL unless we get at least a Left Back + Target Man (why was Hartson let go) + replacement for Petrov if/when he goes.

**RogerMilla** · 14/08/2006, 2:59 PM

in fairness hartson cannot cut the CL Mustard anymore but he should have been kept until a replacement was in the bag. hope macgeady plays a big part for ireland on wednesday

**geysir** · 15/08/2006, 12:35 AM

Interesting realistic and fair comment from Strachan in the Sunday Times about Sno
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspap...310689,00.html
“Evander Sno is probably the youngest in our squad, but because he’s a big lad people forget that. He still knows very little about playing midfield, but so far for �80,000 he’s looking a good buy. Whoever we sign isn’t going to be the finished article, I’ll take someone and work with him.”

�80,000 sound okay.

**Junior** · 15/08/2006, 8:39 AM

Dider Agathe cost �50k, and was one of, if not the, best performer for Celtic in our european campaigns. An absolute bargain. But for every �50k player that turns out like that you probably have 9 others that end up to be duds. Law of averages, you get what you pay for etc......

Sno looked good against Chelsea, Strachan was a fabulous midfielder and can pass on a lot. Fingers crossed eh......

PS: Most of that article, is a whiney scottish journalist having a petty dig at Strachan not wanting to answer questions re: Petrov.

**RogerMilla** · 15/08/2006, 9:01 AM

as i've said before on this thread , sno looks a right player , hopefully strachan can mould him into what the club needs , hopefully MON will stump up some serios bread for petrov now and the club can get spending

**geysir** · 15/08/2006, 9:23 AM

Originally Posted by Junior

Most of that article, is a whiney scottish journalist having a petty dig at Strachan not wanting to answer questions re: Petrov.

I should have put a "whiney" hack warning beside the article link

Boruc has been dropped from the Polish squad by Beenhakker. Sensational enough considering his WC form.

**RogerMilla** · 15/08/2006, 9:32 AM

it's quite shocking actually , also beenhakker never contacted him , he is far better than dudek , you'd have to wonder whats going on there

**eirebhoy** · 15/08/2006, 9:53 AM

It's even stranger considering he was picking a Scottish first division flapper over premiership keeper Shaka Hislop for T&T.

btw - Where's Hibs4Ever? The thread isn't the same without him.