Gnome on the Bing Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Were we to move to 4-4-2 I'd be concerned that our two strikers would rarely see the ball, and only then when it has been launched at them by Seabourne. Stick with 4-2-3-1 and break with pace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Were we to move to 4-4-2 I'd be concerned that our two strikers would rarely see the ball, and only then when it has been launched at them by Seabourne. Stick with 4-2-3-1 and break with pace. I really believe you can make too much of formations. But anyone that thinks playing 4-4-2 is more attack minded than our default set up is deluded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I really believe you can make too much of formations. But anyone that thinks playing 4-4-2 is more attack minded than our default set up is deluded. If we play tomorrow with one striker, doesnt matter who it is, he will be isolated to the point where he is ineffective. We've all seen it everytime we've played them. In terms of our 'default setup' we will be lucky if we create a chance never mind being attacking minded. As someone posted earlier, another man up top ties up another of there players as well. I dont see the point of playing Amoo unless he gets support, he can run an cross the ball aw day but if there is no one up to help him its futile. We will undoubtedly be playing long balls at stages throughout the game, i.e. clearances up the park. The last thing they will want is a big player out muscling them for the ball. If he has someone close to support then we have the chance to build an attack. Pogba must surely start but I wouldn't drop Doolan. To me its a no brainer. Try something different against them and give ourselves a chance is all I want to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome on the Bing Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Agree. 4-2-3-1 can be extremely attack-minded when the forward-thinking midfielders provide adequate support for the 'lone' striker. I don't think anyone would accuse Arsenal of being overly defensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome on the Bing Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 As someone posted earlier, another man up top ties up another of there players as well. I suspect Celtic would happily go 2 vs 2 at the back and rely on their ability to dominate the centre of the park and starve the forward line of supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Did we actually go two up front v Aberdeen or did Doolan just not fall back into were Edwards was playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 It's reported somewhere that both our fullbacks are struggling after knocks on Wednesday. Miller would obviously come in but I don't know who we'd play in the other slot. Could I suppose play three centrebacks and in doing so could then play two upfront. I've no idea whether Pogba has anything like 90 mins in him. If not then Nisbet, who is big and strong, might be needed on the bench. Hopefully both Dumbuya and Booth make it but we need them at 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Did we actually go two up front v Aberdeen or did Doolan just not fall back into were Edwards was playing? Doolan tracked back when necessary, which was often during the last period of the game, but to all intents and purposes we were still playing two up. Looked to me Edwards played a slightly deeper role. Think tho' you can make too much of formations. Don't think we ever play any set up rigidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I really hope Dumbaya makes it. He can rip the Sellick defence a new one. Hopefully Ambrose is playing for them. Not gone into a Sellick game with such confidence for a while. The longer we can keep them out, the more uptight the greatest fans in the world will become . Can we snatch 3 points? Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weebaw1 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Some very astute postings today, some with interesting and varied views. Several potential coaches on here today. I would like to see 2 up front simply because other teams have tried this tactic against them with success. I know it's not our ideology but on this occasion we should get the ball to the front 2 early as it is likely that we will be under pressure in midfield anyway. We have played well with our usual system and asGnome says with attack minded midfielders it can be attackin. Problem is, our mids will not be attack minded in this game. And Dools will be isolated. Could revert to 'default'. Could LIB please clarify what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Could revert to 'default'. Could LIB please clarify what this is? 4-2-3-1 (with pressing full backs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I would like to see 2 up front simply because other teams have tried this tactic against them with success. Sorry for the over-edit, but I couldn't agree more with this. Throw in a table spoonful of grit and a pinch of belief and we can emulate what Killie, Motherwell and others have already managed this season without too much difficulty. My biggest, and only, concern is our injury and suspension list. Otherwise, this Celtic team is there for the taking. Intaerrum Thistle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) Whilst not been frightened of Celtic the one thing that we mustn't do is give away a goal in the first 15/20 minutes like we've done so often against Celtic. Other than that as usual with Thistle it's fairly pointless trying to guess what the result will be other than having confidence and faith in the players and management that this time will be different. Edited January 1, 2016 by stillresigned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) Spare a thought for us tomorrow guys. Courtesy of my sons work we have hospitality in the north east executive section ....if we go 2 or 3 up i wont be able to contain myself,,,,ejected from porkheid 'it will be worth it... mon the Jags................ Edited January 1, 2016 by Jimmy McD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I don't buy into trying to copy what worked for another team, instead of what we train every week, and what is working for us. Switching to an unfamiliar system against the strongest team in the country is not playing to our strengths. Anyway, whatever formation or personnel take the field, lets do them for once, in their own midden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 yeah i think Killie drew at Parkheid then kept the same team vs us and got torn a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welsh in for Edwards, the rest unchanged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Sensible selection if Fraser still injured....Edwards looks a little lightweight atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscat Jag Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 We seem to be well in this. C'mon Jags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgarveJag Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 need 5 minutes of concentration here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeenjag Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Booth just put one past the edge of the post there....we are giving as good as we are getting. Mon Jags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgarveJag Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 great unwashed very easy and getting on the back of their team - great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscat Jag Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Halftime. Keep it going Jags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 http://www.vipleague.is/football/355253/2/celtic-vs-partick-thistle-live-stream-online.html Commentary is laughable but the Thistle one is about 1 min ahead of this stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeenjag Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Muzzy off injured is not good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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