Those doubting Askou probably doubted Ange, Motherwell have played like good Celtic teams of the past, I dont think it is a big gamble, he knows the league and knows what it takes to play teams, including Celtic, off the park!!!
I can see both teams starting the game like butting stags, the one who can keep it up the longest will win the game. Not sure if starting Iheanacho is the right thing to do given how much of a nightmare Maeda can be v the huns. We have to be strong at the back, having Johnston back will seriously help there, I'm hoping Engels can give us a wee bit extra these last 4 games as it seems like he's off in the Summer, im torn between starting Nygren v Hatate, the Japanese hasn't let us down in derby's but Nygren scores goals, however it seems if he doesnt score he's a waste of a jersey. We can't have passengers these last 3 league games
It will be another slog fest I think. One team has a good first half, the other a good second half. Tavernier will almost certainly start as Rohl will want to give him a final swansong in the derby - so we need Maeda to rip him a new one time and again - we also need a bully up front against the Rangers defenders and thats where Iheanacho comes in. AJ back is certainly a major boost. But the middle is weak - Id bring Hatate on in the second half.
They are focusing on what happened at Celtic Park the last time they turned up. But they forget that we had one arm Schmeichel in goal, and one centre back. Not to mention still managed by Wilfried Nancy then. But what I expect them to do is if they arent beating us on the pitch, they'll resort to their usual studs up challenges to try to injure a few Celtic players - while their fans trash the away end.
I actually think Celtic will pip Hearts for the title. I think Motherwell under Jens Berthel Askou will put a spoke in the Jambo's wheels on Saturday, and I can see Celtic winning all three of their remaining games. Talk around Askou’s camp according to journalists on Clyde SSB, is Askou is desperate for the Celtic job. He can take a giant step towards that on Saturday, by torpedoing Heart's title charge.
Still not convinced with Askou - he's done a good job at Motherwell, but does one good season equate to getting the Celtic job? I still think we should be aiming higher. However, getting the right manager in, is just one of many issues that Celtic need to sort out this summer.
Askou's Motherwell team has played the best football in Scotland all season, according to most football pundits, including Mulgrew, Boyd, Sutton, Thomson, Halliday, McNamara, Donnelly etc, and they have beat every top team in Scotland in the process. He has done wonders on a restricted budget at Fir Park, and brought through gems in Just, Watt, Maswanhise, and made a player of Steven Welsh !. He knows Scottish football, and he gets it, regarding the Glasgow football divide.
He would be low risk compared to Wilfrid Nancy.
I get what you say, that a massive rebuild is due at Parkhead next year, on and off the park.
He has done well at Motherwell, BUT it is one season. Can he replicate it next season? Nancy was a basket case of an appointment.
Problem is the demands of managing the likes of Celtic compared to Motherwell - with respect - its totally different. I just think he would be a cheap appointment - in the sense that he may cost a compensation fee, but he won't be pushing the board to spend tens of millions on a rebuilding job that is needed. Taking that into account, the Celtic board will probably appoint him - but I think it is another major risk that we cannot afford.
Bizarre that you are so wound up about Ewan Cameron - shock jock gobshite that doesn't speak for the average Hearts fan, (who have been mostly 'modest' about the challenge.)
One thing that is certain is that Hearts will be better next season - can you be so certain about Celtic with the massive rebuild required ?
Ah Vic he gets on my tits and yes I agree he is a gobshite.
Whether Hearts win the title this year or not, its all about consistency next year and seeing if they can continue into the new season - which may or may not happen depending on what Tony Bloom and co. want.
As for Celtic, as you said and as I have said many times there is a huge rebuild needed and not just on the pitch. And it is the off the pitch issues that will factor in how much we will do in the rebuild on it. I doubt this Celtic board will do even half the amount of work needed on and off the pitch - even if they have the stomach for it. IMO it will take at least 3 maybe even 4 transfer windows to sort out the squad properly - IF we get the right manager that is. Either way Celtic will need to spend big in the summer.
Hearts are away to Motherwell this is the game for us as well as Hearts but I don't think the huns will come and lie down on Sunday we need to up the performances
Rangers will almost certainly do everything in their power to try to ensure they get a result to end our title hopes, and if all else fails kick us off the pitch.
Celtic and Rangers will both spend in the summer, but they spent last summer too. They spent much, much more than Hearts, and much, much less wisely. Who’s to say that this year will be any different? We know what Hearts have done to improve their recruitment. What have Celtic done to catch up? Are they going to be throwing good money after bad again?
Celtic have done nothing to improve their recruitment at all - lost their head scout, head of football ops who was an amateur at best sacked in January - Celtic prioritised a Head of Business Operations instead - hiring a Customer Service and former Sales manager for that role.
Those doubting Askou probably doubted Ange, Motherwell have played like good Celtic teams of the past, I dont think it is a big gamble, he knows the league and knows what it takes to play teams, including Celtic, off the park!!!
I can see both teams starting the game like butting stags, the one who can keep it up the longest will win the game. Not sure if starting Iheanacho is the right thing to do given how much of a nightmare Maeda can be v the huns. We have to be strong at the back, having Johnston back will seriously help there, I'm hoping Engels can give us a wee bit extra these last 4 games as it seems like he's off in the Summer, im torn between starting Nygren v Hatate, the Japanese hasn't let us down in derby's but Nygren scores goals, however it seems if he doesnt score he's a waste of a jersey. We can't have passengers these last 3 league games
It will be another slog fest I think. One team has a good first half, the other a good second half. Tavernier will almost certainly start as Rohl will want to give him a final swansong in the derby - so we need Maeda to rip him a new one time and again - we also need a bully up front against the Rangers defenders and thats where Iheanacho comes in. AJ back is certainly a major boost. But the middle is weak - Id bring Hatate on in the second half.
Think Celtic will sneak a win against Sevco on Sunday, and can see Motherwell snatching a draw against Heart of Midlothian, the night before.
This present crop of Sevco players are devoid of Scottish players, and many of them don't get it.
I think they will melt in the white hot atmosphere of Paradise before a baying Green Brigade.
They are focusing on what happened at Celtic Park the last time they turned up. But they forget that we had one arm Schmeichel in goal, and one centre back. Not to mention still managed by Wilfried Nancy then. But what I expect them to do is if they arent beating us on the pitch, they'll resort to their usual studs up challenges to try to injure a few Celtic players - while their fans trash the away end.
I actually think Celtic will pip Hearts for the title. I think Motherwell under Jens Berthel Askou will put a spoke in the Jambo's wheels on Saturday, and I can see Celtic winning all three of their remaining games. Talk around Askou’s camp according to journalists on Clyde SSB, is Askou is desperate for the Celtic job. He can take a giant step towards that on Saturday, by torpedoing Heart's title charge.
Still not convinced with Askou - he's done a good job at Motherwell, but does one good season equate to getting the Celtic job? I still think we should be aiming higher. However, getting the right manager in, is just one of many issues that Celtic need to sort out this summer.
Askou's Motherwell team has played the best football in Scotland all season, according to most football pundits, including Mulgrew, Boyd, Sutton, Thomson, Halliday, McNamara, Donnelly etc, and they have beat every top team in Scotland in the process. He has done wonders on a restricted budget at Fir Park, and brought through gems in Just, Watt, Maswanhise, and made a player of Steven Welsh !. He knows Scottish football, and he gets it, regarding the Glasgow football divide.
He would be low risk compared to Wilfrid Nancy.
I get what you say, that a massive rebuild is due at Parkhead next year, on and off the park.
He has done well at Motherwell, BUT it is one season. Can he replicate it next season? Nancy was a basket case of an appointment.
Problem is the demands of managing the likes of Celtic compared to Motherwell - with respect - its totally different. I just think he would be a cheap appointment - in the sense that he may cost a compensation fee, but he won't be pushing the board to spend tens of millions on a rebuilding job that is needed. Taking that into account, the Celtic board will probably appoint him - but I think it is another major risk that we cannot afford.
Who do you want as the next Celtic manager then ?
Been saying it for ages - Knutsen. But again, prob pie in the sky.
Bizarre that you are so wound up about Ewan Cameron - shock jock gobshite that doesn't speak for the average Hearts fan, (who have been mostly 'modest' about the challenge.)
One thing that is certain is that Hearts will be better next season - can you be so certain about Celtic with the massive rebuild required ?
Ah Vic he gets on my tits and yes I agree he is a gobshite.
Whether Hearts win the title this year or not, its all about consistency next year and seeing if they can continue into the new season - which may or may not happen depending on what Tony Bloom and co. want.
As for Celtic, as you said and as I have said many times there is a huge rebuild needed and not just on the pitch. And it is the off the pitch issues that will factor in how much we will do in the rebuild on it. I doubt this Celtic board will do even half the amount of work needed on and off the pitch - even if they have the stomach for it. IMO it will take at least 3 maybe even 4 transfer windows to sort out the squad properly - IF we get the right manager that is. Either way Celtic will need to spend big in the summer.
Didn't know this
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Hearts are away to Motherwell this is the game for us as well as Hearts but I don't think the huns will come and lie down on Sunday we need to up the performances
Rangers will almost certainly do everything in their power to try to ensure they get a result to end our title hopes, and if all else fails kick us off the pitch.
A GD of +5 isn't that bad or insurmountable, it would mean a 3-0 win would be enough
Maybe not as bad as it can be - but can you see this Celtic team scoring 3 goals against Hearts with no reply?? I can't.
Can't see it myself, but they might not need too, if the Well do the business against them.
Celtic and Rangers will both spend in the summer, but they spent last summer too. They spent much, much more than Hearts, and much, much less wisely. Who’s to say that this year will be any different? We know what Hearts have done to improve their recruitment. What have Celtic done to catch up? Are they going to be throwing good money after bad again?
Celtic have done nothing to improve their recruitment at all - lost their head scout, head of football ops who was an amateur at best sacked in January - Celtic prioritised a Head of Business Operations instead - hiring a Customer Service and former Sales manager for that role.
If it’s going to be a fight between Celtic’s financial muscle and Tony Bloom’s brains, I won’t be confident in Celtic coming out on top.
Minor point Andy, Hearts are home to Falkirk & away to Motherwell.
Thanks for the spot