Celtic v Kilmarnock Preview
Morning,all.
Tomorrow sees us return to Celtic Park for the visit of Kilmarnock-our first home game since giving Hearts a 3-1 doing a whole four weeks ago! Of course,that’s nothing. The last time I was there was against Bayern Munich. Dunno why it’s been so long…
That famously impartial “SFA computer” has really worked its wonders on us this time,btw. We don’t have another home league game for ANOTHER four weeks! Figure that one out.
Anyway,I’ll be there tomorrow in an unfamiliar seat in Section 118. I think the ticket comes with an invitation to wreck the toilets-it certainly used to!
At this time of the year the games come thick and fast,punctuated of course by those horrible international breaks. As you know,I’m forever banging on about the necessity of resting players,rotating the squad,giving others a chance to show what they can do. Tomorrow presents us with an ideal opportunity to do this.
That’s not to say that I’m dismissive of Kilmarnock. They had a shocking start to the season,being knocked out of Europe by Welsh minnows Connah’s Quay Nomarks and losing their two opening league matches to Hamilton and Southside Zombies. But they’ve steadied the ship since,with a draw against Aberdeen and victories against St Johnstone and Hibs-as well as gaining some revenge on Hamilton by knocking them out of The League Cup.
They are back on a decent run of form,and we shouldn’t treat them lightly. Lenny will recall losing to them a few years back,their first victory at Celtic Park since 1957,and he won’t want a repeat of that. But the next three games are against Kilmarnock,Thistle and Hibs,so if ever there was an opportunity to give some players a stab at it,surely this should be it?
One change is certainly going to be forced upon us and that is due to the abductor injury that Boli seems to have picked up in France. Now,Neil has a couple of options here. He can go for the tried and tested Jonny Hayes,or he can give a debut to Greg Taylor,our recent signing from tomorrow’s opponents. Another option may be to move Hatem Elhamed to left back and give Jack Bauer a shot at right back. I want to see those howitzer throw-ins causing panic in the Kilmarnock defence! Of course,he could leave Elhamed on the bench as cover for any requirement across the back line and play Bauer anyway.
Christopher Jullien and Kris Ajer in central defence and don’t allow yourself to get turned on your left,Kris!
Up front could be interesting. We all know who our first picks are up there-James and I Wanna. But I think at least one of them could do with a day off. Personally I’d give them both the day off and play Vadoun Bayo and Maryan Shved. And I’d play them in at least the next two games,tell them to put on a show. There’s your chance,go out and grab it. We will only see how good they are if they are given an opportunity to do so,and these two or three matches are ideal for it.
The left hand side depends on whether Michael Johnston has regained his fitness. If not,ffs play Scott Sinclair. Otherwise,do the decent thing and let him move down to Wetherfield to be with the missus.
So Mohamed Elyanoussi it is,then…
The middle of the park will probably see Tom Rogic starting along with Broonie and either CalMac or Ryan Christie. I’d expect Ollie to come on after an hour for any one of those three.
Now that’s a lot of squad rotation to suggest in the one game,even if I’m actually suggesting that we line up similarly for all three matches over the week. It’s something I’m not generally in favour of,for obvious reasons. But I think we have the players there to deal with such disruption,and we really should be planning ahead for this type of disruption being forced upon us by injuries and suspensions.
They happen,you know!
At least by sending out a team like this at the moment,we can have the back-up of a strong bench. That’s not a luxury we will have when or if it is forced on us. So when those disruptions arrive,this way we can replace players with other experienced alternatives.
The above is the line-up I would like to see. The reality is that Neil will play Greg Taylor as replacement for Boli,and apart from that it will be the same as Thursday night. So what? It matters not a jot to me-I’ll just be as happy as a pig in the proverbial sitting in the stands and watching The Hooooops for the first time in w-a-y too long!
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Above article by BMCUWP. By the time many of you read this,the hootenanny will be well under way. So there’s no guarantee of an article on Monday!
Just kidding,of course. But if you would like to send us your thoughts for Article of the Day,we will be more than happy to publish them. And we always do! Mail it to Mahe
sentinelcelts@gmail.com
Being to told it’s a free bar from 2.30 – 3.30 courtesy of your goodself Mick…Good on you.. ????
SIPS
Free bar is for Sips only. Very small sips. About an hour apart.
Mario Bertolini
oglach is your time not up here now!!!!!
September 20, 2019 11:49 pm
Mario Bertolini
I recognise peeps on here from not so long ago. . invarious guises, I think I know they are..oligarch, naw
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You obviously have a wee problem with me a chara! 🙂
BMCUWP
Good article!
But…………our throw ins and especially corners are very poor.
How is a long throw gonny make a difference?
🙁
(See you later!)
Phil
We are so shit on corner kicks the long throw could give us more accuracy into the box.
Get big Julie in there and get them launched in ?
Twists n turns
I would like to see Bauer getting a start.
Like the look and sound of him.
Could be interesting!
Packy, Wakey Wakey. Time to get your horse on pal!
Phil
Me too . I liked his short appearance v huns . Looked talented
ALL NAPS TO THIS LINK PLEASE
https://sentinelcelts.com/2019/09/18/1407/#comments
Cracking Rugby world cup match between France and Argentina ends in a mass brawl. Great Saturday morning viewing ?
GORDON64
What were they fighting about-who hates the English the most?
Passing through Ballantrae.Fine view of old Ailsa Craig also.
Stunning day in Alba. Thons tshirt weather truly.
Hail Hail
MAHE
You are gonna be in Glasgow before us,which wasn’t your original plan,I believe. Are you gonna check in-or at least leave your gear-at the hotel first? Or just go straight to the Blane Valley in Glassford St? Either way,let me know and my Dad and I will meet you there.
Bmcuwp, good article though too many changes for me. I’d rest calmac or broonie and possible Forrest and keep everything else the same. Ollie should come into the middle to start and rogic can get the last 30 minutes.
Sorry I can’t remember who said it but thanks for the info on rogic’s nuptials. Bmcuwp talking pish as usual?
Bobby ,,
I think I’ll stay downtown. Bite to eat hopefully.
Check in later on.
Hail Hail
ATHINGOFBEAUTY
We’ll see.
MAHE
OK,mate. Good stuff.
HAPPY HOOOOOPY BIRTHDAY to
ONEMALLOY!!!
Indeed.
Happy Birthday to OneMalloy.
May there be many more.
Hail Hail
Sips
Awesome contribution, fully in agreement!
HH
Im in Blane Valley seeking company, better company than Stella anyway
BMCUWP
Enjoy the hoot, I’m in Spain so cannot make it.
If any shareholders there who havent been in touch re Res12 want to support the cause feel free to give them my gmail addy to find out how.
Thanks.
BMCUWP showing the way.
The Gombeen Man
Racing at Gowran cancelled
If you don’t get this alert before racing finishes today , please feel free to choose a horse tomorrow bud.
Thanks
TNT
Hoot going well. Met up with several kent faces, and some new. HH to one and all.
Really good to meet Mahe. More power to your elbow.
HH
TNT,
Thanks for that. I’ve never really earned my spurs as a punter and I appreciate the second bite at the cherry.
I’ll spend a few more hours research and post my nap on the other page.
I hope the venue for the Hoot hasn’t ran out of cider and Guinness.
Enjoy yourselves.
HH
In McChuills where is everyone ? ?
Hope everyone is having a great day
MIKE, glad your on im fucking devastated, was called out at 2-o clock this morning by the police, our shop alarm had gone off we have shutters at the front of the shop, but the bassas got into a small bathroom window at the back, we don’t have any cash in the shop, so the bastards excuse my language, tried to set fire to the shop, then smashed up 1 one the grooming tables before the police came along, that’s a couple of grands worth of damage, mike joan does not need this hassle, she does it because if she shuts the shop, there will be 5 girls on the dole, to all the sentinel celts at the hoot, hope you are having a good time.hh.
BP
Sorry to hear that. Fortunately, no one (people or pup) was injured.
MIKE, thanks,.yes no animals injured hh,
Big Packy
So sorry to hear that. Glad that no-one is hurt.
Take care.
HH
FRIESDORFER, thanks it means a lot.hh.
Packy, We still talking?
BP
Seamus and I are up at the cottage today. A beautiful day here on Lake Simcoe. More like summer than fall. Spent the morning stacking firewood, and just had a dip in the lake to cool off. Think now it might be time for the hammock.
Hi All
Enjoy the hoot
Stunningly beautiful day here In Gothenburg
Big Packy
Sorry to hear about your trouble at the shop.
HH
YE sons of old Killie, assembled by Willie,
To follow the noble vocation;
Your thrifty old mother has scarce such another
To sit in that honoured station.
I’ve little to say, but only to pray,
As praying’s the ton of your fashion;
A prayer from thee Muse you well may excuse
’Tis seldom her favourite passion.
Got waylaid today and by the time I arrived at McChuills the hoot had moved on however the craic in The Tolbooth was mighty. Hh
THANKS everyone for your comments very much appreciated, JIM was dreading you coming on having been at the hoot and posters calling me fit to burn I love you to bits jim.hh.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0008c47/spotlight-on-the-troubles-a-secret-history-series-1-episode-1 Spotlight on the troubles A Secret history- Well worth a watch
Liam Gallagher on Ross is quality-An Oasis reunion is is on the cards Hh
Gordon
Liam and Noel need to reunite first. 16 years so far. Sad
BP
Durty bastards. Me and my mate JimTheTim53 are ready to join your posse.l
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