Tekel Towers » Dundee United v Celtic

Tek · 01/3/2021 12:36 am

Spörle possibly missing (though hopefully not).

But Pawlett free from suspension.

Would love to see Utd really go for it in this game.

LarsErikKjell · 01/3/2021 10:07 am

Benji

Smith
Edwards
Reynolds
Robson

Harkes
Butcher
Fuchs
Appere

Clark
Shankland

(this is assuming Sporle is out, I'd have him in for Clark and put Louis up with Shanks)

bowers · 01/3/2021 11:11 am

Isnt Fuchs suspended? Sure i read that

LarsErikKjell · 01/3/2021 11:16 am

bowers wrote:
Isnt Fuchs suspended? Sure i read that

No idea mate. 6 bookings now so maybe... sometimes it skips a game though and it might be Aberdeen he misses. Who knows.

Actually forgot Pawlett was back so I would get him in that team somehow. If Fuchs is out then stick him in his place.

SuperMario · 01/3/2021 11:39 am

If sporle fit

Benji
Smith Edwards Reynolds robson
Butcher fuchs
Appere pawlett sporle
Shankland

LarsErikKjell · 01/3/2021 11:59 am

I was really frustrated watching McNulty on Saturday. He works hard but I just don't know if he fits in with what we need. Our play should be focused 100% around getting the ball to Shankland but (understandably) McNulty sees himself as a 'main man' too so I think he plays slightly more focused on his own game. I do feel sorry for him, however, that he hasn't had a run of games through the middle or maybe even on his own with a couple of wingers with him as I'm sure he would have scored a few more goals.

Lilley01 · 01/3/2021 2:42 pm

LarsErikKjell wrote:
I was really frustrated watching McNulty on Saturday. He works hard but I just don't know if he fits in with what we need. Our play should be focused 100% around getting the ball to Shankland but (understandably) McNulty sees himself as a 'main man' too so I think he plays slightly more focused on his own game. I do feel sorry for him, however, that he hasn't had a run of games through the middle or maybe even on his own with a couple of wingers with him as I'm sure he would have scored a few more goals.

Agreed, that's been my thoughts for the last few weeks. The team is just better with more midfielders in it. I like McNulty, he's a talented individual player who is putting in effort but he's out of position and/or playing a different role to the one that would benefit him and the team most. Unfortunately, I think Shankland has proved he is and should be the main man. These things happen when a team is trying to find identity.

There were a few weeks ago where the slot was open for anyone. Shankland has stepped up since then. We'd get more from Sporle/Pawlett/Chalmers/Harkes etc than playing one of the other strikers with Shankalnd particularly in this game I think.
That said, I mentioned before the Ibrox game, hard to second MM and to be fair to him, he went against all thinking and supposition, picked a really narrow team and it was working exceptionally for a stage until we were unlucky with a deflection. I'll wait to see his line-up for the Celtic game rather than trying to guess it. Maybe he sees weakness in the Celtic defence and thinks 2 or 3 strikers is the way to go and McNulty might play?

The other hope might be for Celtic to just chuck it so Rangers can't win the league against them the week before. Although that would probably mean a guard of honour and if they had any personal pride, i'm sure their intention will be to win both games. If they do want to play their U'19s, i'm ok with that.

Billy_Hainey · 07/3/2021 1:13 pm

Wish that phuckin plane had run short oe fuel before it even got here.

Edited to say that my missus thought I went over the top we my previous comment.

Last edited by Billy_Hainey (08/3/2021 9:21 am)

Arabdownsouth · 07/3/2021 3:04 pm

Great battling second half performance, excellent point and feel like we missed out on 3. Although considering the first half seige I'm happy to have come out of that with a clean sheet. Benjamin Siegrist take a bow son, fucking excellent performance and a great keeper, doubt he will be here next season though. Fuchs was immense too and Ryan Edwards was a rock at the back. The subs all had a positive impact and we really could have snatched that.

Arabdownsouth · 07/3/2021 3:31 pm

I hope we have a real go at beating the sheep in our last game before the split. I'd say that point today really ought to seal our safety from relegation but 3 points against the mutton molesters would mean we can just enjoy the last five games of the season and play with a bit more freedom.

Billy_Hainey · 07/3/2021 4:14 pm

A well deserved point, no doubt. Up against it for 20 mins, but then we settled.

Although they probly had the better of the game as far as the stats go, that was a very good performance from us. Just a pity, like a number oe times this Season, that we couldna get that much needed goal.

Actually thought we might just nick a goal as the 2nd half went on, especially efter the subs, who made us change up a couple of years.

MOTM for me Benji, who made a number of brilliant stops.

Arabdownsouth · 07/3/2021 4:33 pm

Billy_Hainey wrote:
A well deserved point, no doubt. Up against it for 20 mins, but then we settled.

Although they probly had the better of the game as far as the stats go, that was a very good performance from us. Just a pity, like a number oe times this Season, that we couldna get that much needed goal.

Actually thought we might just nick a goal as the 2nd half went on, especially efter the subs, who made us change up a couple of years.

MOTM for me Benji, who made a number of brilliant stops.

Really gutted that McNulty's shot didn't go in off that wee cunts face 😕

Beharder · 07/3/2021 6:21 pm

Good interview from MM on Sky not accepting any shots at goal pish stats from the interviewer 👍

All the subbies made a positive impact today and for me were made at the correct time. Credit to MM for that.

Hopefully Chalmers & Apperre can cement places for next season maybe playing either side of an experienced target man.

LarsErikKjell · 07/3/2021 6:36 pm

Pawlett, Appere and Chalmers all did well and changed the game today. I'd like to see them all start the Aberdeen game in place of the guys they replaced today.

Could have easily stolen the 3 points today if it was for that extra bit of quality, but points against either of those cunts should always be welcomed no matter how we do it.

Trying to scrape together positives for a bottom 6 finish isnt easy but it gives us a chance to end the season on a real high, maybe winning 50% of our remaining games and finishing comfortably away from any danger. The nucleus of our squad will still be here next season so confidence is important going into next season.

Shakey Isles Arab · 07/3/2021 10:08 pm

Celtic huffed and puffed first 20 felt like we'd get overwhelmed, ultimately toothless apart from Welsh header.
Enjoyable game in the finish. 0 v 0 no way told the story.

Positives:
- Another point in the bag.
- Benji. Cannae mind of ever seeing such a tall goalie get down so quick, just a matter of how much.
- Edwards. Bedrock of defence.
- Liam. Steady as ever.
- Jeando. Class, real wee terrier, gives nothing up.
- The rest battled hard.
- Perfect subbies 'specially Louis, always seems to me a better fit.
- Little cunt Griffith never come on and stole it at the end.

Negatives:
Robson. Fuck he's woeful.

CCX2 2010 · 07/3/2021 10:27 pm

Another point on the board and that’s all that matters.

On to the next one, where a win will seal our status in this league.

Arabdownsouth · 08/3/2021 12:58 am

Shakey Isles Arab wrote:
Celtic huffed and puffed first 20 felt like we'd get overwhelmed, ultimately toothless apart from Welsh header.
Enjoyable game in the finish. 0 v 0 no way told the story.

Positives:
- Another point in the bag.
- Benji. Cannae mind of ever seeing such a tall goalie get down so quick, just a matter of how much.
- Edwards. Bedrock of defence.
- Liam. Steady as ever.
- Jeando. Class, real wee terrier, gives nothing up.
- The rest battled hard.
- Perfect subbies 'specially Louis, always seems to me a better fit.
- Little cunt Griffith never come on and stole it at the end.

Negatives:
Robson. Fuck he's woeful.

Good summary. I'd just add about Robson, he was excellent earlier in the season so is just horribly out of form rather than just plain shite imo

LarsErikKjell · 08/3/2021 8:13 am

Robson seems to have no middle ground. He is never just 'ok'. He is either one of our best performers or he barely looks like a footballer

Beharder · 08/3/2021 9:00 am

I've yet to be convinced of the use of stats but it was interesting to see that the vast majority of Celtic attacks came down the Celtic right hand side.
Celtic like most teams teams we play target Robson.

Lilley01 · 08/3/2021 1:31 pm

Split opinion on yesterday. Can not grumble at point at home to them and you usually need to ride your luck a bit to get it. Not to be too negative but we'll play better against them, give away less chances and still get beat. Suppose the point was by default rather than design in a at due to number of chances/saves.

That said, lot to be happy with too. Some good performances right through the team that's been touched on already.

Would love to ask MM why he thinks playing the 3 strikers is the best way to go. Maybe we saw why with the subs he made and the way he wanted to end the game?

Still not beat any of the top 4 this year so would be a good time to break that stat next week.

SuperMario · 08/3/2021 2:08 pm

Massive point yesterday, the dominated whole first half and second half when subs came on we looked brilliant, Benji Edwards and reynolds excellent, fuchs is a dog- never stops running brilliant player

I never want to see mcnulty shankland Clark in same starting 11 again, it doesn’t work and it will never work

LarsErikKjell · 08/3/2021 3:39 pm

SuperMario wrote:
Massive point yesterday, the dominated whole first half and second half when subs came on we looked brilliant, Benji Edwards and reynolds excellent, fuchs is a dog- never stops running brilliant player

I never want to see mcnulty shankland Clark in same starting 11 again, it doesn’t work and it will never work

Agreed. Clark offers something playing off Shankland with wingers either side of them to supply. But having McNulty in there too gives us no width, no pace and no real ability to press from the front.

Shakey Isles Arab · 08/3/2021 11:22 pm

Just to add to Shanks + Clark/McNulty/Louis thing... When Louis come on he skinned his man for pace and muscle 3 or 4 times and looked a real threat, 'specially cutting in. Would have liked to have seen him leather it a la what he did against Fun.
For me starting X1 every time but failing that always looks good coming on.

+ The nearer we get tae the end of the season the less we'll see of McNulty anyway - all the more reason to play Louis.

09/3/2021 8:52 am

Shakey Isles Arab wrote:
Just to add to Shanks + Clark/McNulty/Louis thing... When Louis come on he skinned his man for pace and muscle 3 or 4 times and looked a real threat, 'specially cutting in. Would have liked to have seen him leather it a la what he did against Fun.
For me starting X1 every time but failing that always looks good coming on.

+ The nearer we get tae the end of the season the less we'll see of McNulty anyway - all the more reason to play Louis.

Yeah Shakey, cuts in ok but then what? Sod all apart rom a Cup goal v Hibs last season. He's very young tho & plenty scope for improvement.