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Thoughts on this? The game is pretty much irrelevant and i am hoping Hughes realizes this and puts the subs in the starting 11 and rest all the vital players. We can't afford any injuries or red cards. And knowing the antics of players like Brown they will be out to try and get some revenge.

 

I'd even take Esson off. Letting in 5 or 6 goals won't be good for his confidence. Its important we rest all our vital players

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Aye, Hughes was totally correct in his post-match interview when he said that this game's selection is a real headache!!

The actuall match is meaningless - and the fortunately outcome doesn't have any influence on other clubs' prospects.

But can he really give Cammy Mackay his debut in goals? Does he drop Meekings? Rest Ofere? Bring Watkins & Williams back...should he give Polworth a game and Kink?

What does he do with Danny Williams, Nick Ross and Aaron Doran? does Raven automatically return after suspension!

The only cert to start is Gary Warren!

But Hughes might not even play him, but instead opt to go with his desired cup final back-four. What a dilemma!!

Ordinarily, Celtic away, is a fixture that requires no motivation - but, on Saturday, the guys have to remember not to be too motivated! :laugh:

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Don't think he will rest Esson. He's experienced enough not to loose confidence, and is getting better each game so keep him going. Raven could probably do with a game after his suspension, so put him in for Meekings, and maybe Tremarco in for Shinnie. It's anyone's guess though, and he has plenty of Midfield options. Would personally keep Ofere up front, he is scoring and will want to keep doing so.

Glad it's not my decision though, good headache to have but a headache all the same.

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Esson

Raven Warren Devine Tremarco

Vincent Polworth

Watkins Ross Doran

Ofere

 

 

Subs: Mckay, Meekings, Shinnie, Tansey, Draper, Williams, Kink, Ferguson.

 

A bit lightweight in midfield, but needs must!

 

Barring injuries, I would not play Meekings, Shinnie, Draper or Tansey. I'm sure the likes of Vincent, Polworth, Ross and Doran will work their socks off with the chance of a cup final place up for grabs.

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I think our Yogi will play it cannily as usual. The game will be played much like a friendly ( on our part i. e. ) by using our strengths, supported by the heirs to the kings of our Team.

Ryan Esson  much too professional to be embarrassed or to lose confidence if we suffer a heavy defeat, besides he has just come back to being the Keeper he was when at his best so I wouldn't worry on that point.

To put Mackay in goals might be a different matter if he was to suffer a heavy defeat or make errors then his confidence would be shaken and if he was forced to come on in the final he would be inclined to be a lot more nervous, whereas if he came on the field in the final without having that defeat he would be more inclined to play a heroes part confident in the knowledge that he is a trusted member of John Hugh's squad.

 

However this is all hypothetical and we may well beat the Silts by five or six !!!!

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I would put Shinnie, Watkins, Meekings, Christie and Draper on the bench and give some of the fringe/youth players a run-out.  Keep Esson in - good practice for the final, even if we lose by 5 or 6.

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Aye, Hughes was totally correct in his post-match interview when he said that this game's selection is a real headache!!

The actuall match is meaningless - and the fortunately outcome doesn't have any influence on other clubs' prospects.

But can he really give Cammy Mackay his debut in goals? Does he drop Meekings? Rest Ofere? Bring Watkins & Williams back...should he give Polworth a game and Kink?

What does he do with Danny Williams, Nick Ross and Aaron Doran? does Raven automatically return after suspension!

The only cert to start is Gary Warren!

But Hughes might not even play him, but instead opt to go with his desired cup final back-four. What a dilemma!!

Ordinarily, Celtic away, is a fixture that requires no motivation - but, on Saturday, the guys have to remember not to be too motivated! :laugh:

Meekings really shouldn't start. Celtic will be gunning for him

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Personally, I think we should play the cup final team but using it as a training exercise going easy in the tackle and giving all three subs half an hour.

 

The result is immaterial.What is important is a bit of game time and avoiding injury and suspension at all costs.

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I'll reiterate again that we need to give Cameron Mackay some game time before the final.  Imagine Falkirk bombard the goal for the opening ten minutes (not inconceivable at all) and then Esson picks up an injury or gets sent off (or both!).  This is nothing against Mackay at all but do we really want a teenage goalkeeper making his debut as a substitute in the final with no first team match experience at all?  What have we got to lose by playing him on Sunday?  In fact, I wouldn't even be risking Esson ahead of the final.

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Rest the first team squad and blood all the youngsters. We must avoid injuries and suspensions at all cost and as mooted above Brown and Co will be out for revenge. Would not risk Ryan Esson and agree it's as good a time as any to give our young keeper his debut.

A lot of regular fans who travel to away games I have spoken to are not going to Parkdread either for the fear of trouble and abuse .

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Mackay

 

Raven - Warren - Devine -Tremarco

 

Doran - Draper - Ross - Williams 

 

Kink - Ofere

 

 

Still a strong side, resting Esson, Meekings, Shinnie, Tansey &Watkins.

 

Raven has missed last few games so get him back up to speed, Warrens last game of the season, Devine keep him on his game, Tremarco v Brown(tasty)

 

Doran, Ross & Williams to fight over a cup final place and Draper can just do his usual.

 

Give Kink & Ofere some Parkhead experience so that they`ll want to go back with us next season.

 

I would guess most of the guys won't want to be `rested` maybe only Esson & Meekings will be for sure.

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I imagine Yogi has decided on his final starting line up but if there are any decisions to make it would be whether he starts with Williams or Doran.  He may decide to start with both on Sunday and tell them they are playing for a place in the final.

 

I think too much is being read into the Celtic wanting revenge bit and the injury risk.  Celtic will be motivated to win this well for a number of reasons but I don't think revenge against us will be the main one.  They are being presented with the league trophy and they will want to end the season in style.  It is not in their interest to have a game which is too combative and to risk red cards and injury in a game which for them is a celebration more than anything else. 

 

We don't have great depth in the squad and bringing in too many fringe players risks us getting a heavy beating which is not the way we would want to end the league season.  If that was what Yogi was inclined to do, then surely he would have done it against Dundee Utd.  My guess is that he will try to keep things pretty tight at the back with the aim of hitting them on the break.

 

For that reason I would see him maybe picking his usual first choice defence along with Draper and Tansey.  Both Williams and Doran to start in midfield.  I'd then put Watkins up front instead of Ofere in order to exploit his speed and I would rest Christie and start with Vincent instead.

 

I agree that it is tempting to play MacKay in goals but if he was to be given some big match experience before the final he would have had it by now.  He would be likely to have a pretty torrid time against Celtic and whilst the experience may do him good, the risk that it would be damaging for his confidence is significant. 

 

Personally I don't see a problem with Meekings playing.  Of course he will get some abuse from the crowd but he will get it next year in any case.  Any abuse they give him is a reminder that we beat them the last time the 2 sides met.

 

                        Esson

Raven    Warren     Meekings    Shinnie

               Draper     Tansey

   Doran           Vincent        Williams

                        Watkins

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Me and my left upper arm are boycotting this game but I will rest throughout on my ICT tattoo and watch - possibly with a voddie or two. But would we liable to a fine for not putting out an experienced team.

No. As long as we play properly registered players who are not suspended, we can field whatever team the manager chooses.

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As many say above, best to give fringe and returning players a run out and rest key players for the final. Show Celtic no respect after what they put Josh through.

My pick would be:

Mackay

Raven Warren Devine Tremarco

Kink Vincent Polworth Doran

Ross Ferguson

Subs: Esson, Meekings, Horner, Williams, Draper, Sutherland & Ofere

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I'd give Meekings and hour then sub him when he's at the furthest part of the pitch from the dugout. A nice long slow walk should get 30,000 veins bulging. No point 'protecting' him from the bile, he'll get it all next season - that lot bear a grudge like a crown.

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Many a word spoken in jest, Wanderer......but:-

 

The last thing we need to do is exhaust Josh emotionally before a VERY important match where he can be a key player.

No matter what has happened he is a generally fine person who  has contributed  magnificently to the final  outcomes of this season and it's the club's duty now not to throw him to the wolves but to protect him from the hairy hordes of vile-spewing robots.

 

This game should be used to blood youngsters for short spells only - otherwise the large, hostile crowd may shatter their spirit and confidence , give berths to more experienced players who can relish the atmosphere, handle the racket and play with spirit and aplomb.

 

At the slightest sign of deliberate physical aggression against any of our players who might be used in the FInal these players should be withdrawn from the field. Then Wild Willie  Collum can do what he does best --issue yellow cards and, hopefully as many reds as he has in his pocket.

 

How many yellows and reds do the refs  carry anyway?

 

Truth is , Guys, sorry but I don't know the answer because we don't know whether the above scenarios may take place or not and  the hordes may simply retain a sullen silence in the face of being in the presence of a better team?

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I'd give Meekings and hour then sub him when he's at the furthest part of the pitch from the dugout. A nice long slow walk should get 30,000 veins bulging. No point 'protecting' him from the bile, he'll get it all next season - that lot bear a grudge like a crown.

The celtic fans don't care about this at all. Their beef is with the refs.

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Mackay

 

Raven - Warren - Devine -Tremarco

 

Doran - Draper - Ross - Williams 

 

Kink - Ofere

 

 

Still a strong side, resting Esson, Meekings, Shinnie, Tansey &Watkins.

 

Raven has missed last few games so get him back up to speed, Warrens last game of the season, Devine keep him on his game, Tremarco v Brown(tasty)

 

Doran, Ross & Williams to fight over a cup final place and Draper can just do his usual.

 

Give Kink & Ofere some Parkhead experience so that they`ll want to go back with us next season.

 

I would guess most of the guys won't want to be `rested` maybe only Esson & Meekings will be for sure.

I would go with this too, makes some sense, if there is one player I would leave out it's Shinnie he must be kept fresh and uninjured for the final    

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