Domination last two games

[shedka]

The fun and the dirty Celtic b's


Very good from United both weeks, minus the brain fart couple minutes end of last week

Looks like we've found an xi we can go with for the next few games, barring injuries, they proved it wasn't a one off last week and no sign of a repeat towards the end, showed character

Lots of good performers again today

Looking solid and carrying a threat


Well done JG and the boys

[A. J]

Agreed, outstanding 2nd half.
Fully deserved.

[Arabdownsouth]

Can't really disagree either for once, if only we hadn't shot ourselves in the foot last week. But thats just happened too many times for it to be a fluke and I still maintain it's the managers job to sort it out. He did that this week and I'll give him credit where it's due but we need to continue to close games out better if he wants my support next season

Well done to everyone today though, f*cking enjoyed that!

[arab777]

its amazing what a difference it makes when you don't do slow starts, don't just sit in to soak up pressure. Instead try and play on the front foot and attack like we thought we were going to do early season. The last 2 games we have created a lot of chances and yesterday the most shots on goal Celtic have faced in the league this season. I really hope JG has learned a lesson that is how you play, less of this cautious, obsessed about how the opposition line up that forgets we have to play football. Hopefully with the 2 promising attack minded players we have already secured for next season will help enable this.

[shedka]

It's also proving many wrong that it is the 3 at the back is the issue, more specifically 3-4-3

However what we can see is what he's been trying to do but it needs a certain personel to work but when it does it's solid both ways, we've limited the opposition and registered 39 shots in the last two games (we were already top 6 for shots and shots on target before these games)

It can work if the 4 across the middle of Luca Vicko Agyei Ferry

It doesn't work if it's Sibbs instead of Agyei, or if it's Vicko RCB and Iovu out the team like the cup

Farrugia is helping it too as one of the two wide attackers

When we play with the physicality, pace and stamina to make it work then it can, even with a lazy looking Watters in there and we have enough quality in there too

I think when we have the personnel and consistency of selection then there are more pros than cons to it

[geofoxposse]

The 3 at back is only for use on some occassions, for some strange reason other managers like mr oneil didnt exploit the room on the wings.

It was much better, but still too brittle. KK is a brainfart and Watters really did nothing bar pulling players out of position.

[Arabdownsouth]

It's also proving many wrong that it is the 3 at the back is the issue, more specifically 3-4-3

However what we can see is what he's been trying to do but it needs a certain personel to work but when it does it's solid both ways, we've limited the opposition and registered 39 shots in the last two games (we were already top 6 for shots and shots on target before these games)

It can work if the 4 across the middle of Luca Vicko Agyei Ferry

It doesn't work if it's Sibbs instead of Agyei, or if it's Vicko RCB and Iovu out the team like the cup

Farrugia is helping it too as one of the two wide attackers

When we play with the physicality, pace and stamina to make it work then it can, even with a lazy looking Watters in there and we have enough quality in there too

I think when we have the personnel and consistency of selection then there are more pros than cons to it

Its not proving anything of the kind. Its been a couple of good performances and thats all it's been. Plenty of games all season that system has not worked so dont be coming all "I was right and every c*nt else was wrong" based on 2 games. This is why you're so annoying 😣

[Stoke_Arab]

Its not proving anything of the kind. Its been a couple of good performances and thats all it's been. Plenty of games all season that system has not worked so dont be coming all "I was right and every c*nt else was wrong" based on 2 games. This is why you're so annoying 😣

This. Saved me typing it.

[Arabdownsouth]

This. Saved me typing it.

Glad to be of service 😋

[bannon_ftd_83]

for me a this formation needs everyone on their game 100%. There can be no passengers or it just falls over. Ferrugia has made a difference because he can hold on to the ball, Sapsford is constantly looking to spin away and usually falls on his arse. Sometimes it would be nice for him to get a hold of the ball and do something, a very capable player. Two big occasions these games though, id like to see us do it consistently against the likes of Killie etc at home. Less high profile games.

[Stoke_Arab]

2 good games doesn't validate the 343, not at all.
There have been many games this season where the middle two in that 4 have been out matched by an opponent's 3 or even 4.

Plus there have been several matches where the spaces in behind our wing backs were exploited because they were so high up the pitch they were posted missing. The matches drawn and lost columns tell their own story. Dozens of unopposed crosses coming in against our centre backs. Centre backs coming out to stop the crosses and leaving big gaps in the centre.

The 343 worked in these last two games because we implemented a high energy press and we used the ball better when we got it. And because most of our players brought their A game at the same time. How often can we say that this season?

I do think there are little signs that Jim Goodwin realises he's been alienating more and more of the home support and is starting work to try and fix that.

[Yeats 62]

We also have to think of what the opposition do against our 343 if they know we are putting square pegs in round holes. Fortunately, Celtic looked lost, and seemed to have no idea of the best way to get in behind us and exploit any weaknesses. That in my opinion, is why the formation worked. If we dont have the same players in the same positions (for any amount of reasons) many other teams will know (and have done) how to get unmarked wide and put free crosses in to our box against a back three that seem to have their own issues (sometimes)

Progress has been made recently I must admit. Hopefully more to come, Lets start at Ibrox, then put 6 past Livi...

[shedka]

Its not proving anything of the kind. Its been a couple of good performances and thats all it's been. Plenty of games all season that system has not worked so dont be coming all "I was right and every c*nt else was wrong" based on 2 games. This is why you're so annoying 😣

It HAS clearly proven that it isn't the 3 at the back that it the issue whether you and stoke think otherwise or not, it can't really be argued and couldn't careless if you find me annoying (you should look at yourself across multiple boards)

Last season we finished 4th playing 3 at the back 90% of the time

The last two games and some earlier in the season (Easter road etc) has now shown us 3-4-3 more specifically can work.....WITH the right personnel, any small tweaks though can affect it more than say 4-4-2 or 4-3-3

We've found the xi that can play the system effectively and it looks very effective and that's what JG has been looking for, the stats don't lie in these two games, a derby at dens and hold to Celtic are difficult games and we have looked great and dominated on chances (39 shots for United) and chances given up (barely anything)

I'd rather play the system with the line up the last two weeks than go for a 4 at the back for the remainder of the season that's for sure

[Arabdownsouth]

It HAS clearly proven that it isn't the 3 at the back that it the issue whether you and stoke think otherwise or not, it can't really be argued and couldn't careless if you find me annoying (you should look at yourself across multiple boards)

Last season we finished 4th playing 3 at the back 90% of the time

The last two games and some earlier in the season (Easter road etc) has now shown us 3-4-3 more specifically can work.....WITH the right personnel, any small tweaks though can affect it more than say 4-4-2 or 4-3-3

We've found the xi that can play the system effectively and it looks very effective and that's what JG has been looking for, the stats don't lie in these two games, a derby at dens and hold to Celtic are difficult games and we have looked great and dominated on chances (39 shots for United) and chances given up (barely anything)

I'd rather play the system with the line up the last two weeks than go for a 4 at the back for the remainder of the season that's for sure

It HAS clearly proved f*ck all, 2 games out of 31 is supposed to be proof? Aye right. You want to bring up last season,how about our relegation season? You still can't hold your hand up and admit that you spouted shyte all the way through that campaign and continually devalued everyone else's opinion.
And by multiple boards I assume you mean 2, there's that number again? At least you dont find me loitering on the neighbours board trolling away like the sad little man you are, w*nking yourself stupid over percentages, crowd figures and whatever the f*ck else gets you off.

Mug

[Stoke_Arab]

It HAS clearly proved f*ck all, 2 games out of 31 is supposed to be proof? Aye right. You want to bring up last season,how about our relegation season? You still can't hold your hand up and admit that you spouted shyte all the way through that campaign and continually devalued everyone else's opinion.
And by multiple boards I assume you mean 2, there's that number again? At least you dont find me loitering on the neighbours board trolling away like the sad little man you are, w*nking yourself stupid over percentages, crowd figures and whatever the f*ck else gets you off.

Mug

When I suggested we should be signing Alex Gogic he laughed and said Calum Butcher was a far better player.

That's why I don't really bother with him.