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After the highs and ultimately lows of Tuesday\u2019s evenings encounter with our Nou Firm rivals Barcelona, it\u2019s domestic duty and the joys of Motherwell at Celtic Park on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Motherwell have always been an annoying team for me. As a kid I think back to Willie Pettigrew\u2019s sideburns scoring two at Celtic Park and that really pesky wee shite Dougie Arnott who always caused us problems. In recent years they\u2019ve continued to provide an occasional thorn in our side so I suppose I do have grudging admiration for them considering the financial constraints they are under and living in the shadow of Glasgow.<\/p>\n
They are a difficult opponent and I\u2019d expect this challenge to be even tougher as we do tend to struggle following midweek exertions of completing a marathon after chasing Barcelona players all over the Celtic Park pitch.<\/p>\n
Normally I\u2019d suggest resting the majority of those who started on Tuesday but with no domestic football for another fortnight I\u2019d limit the changes to two or three players and try and retain as much continuity as possible.<\/p>\n
Efe, Virgil and Tache, the Celtic porn collective, have built a solid defensive partnership in recent weeks so would like to see them all starting on Saturday, injuries aside. Part of actually thinks a 3-5-2 would be a good option tomorrow with either Tache or Charlie dropping in beside the other two and allowing a more advanced player in midfield tomorrow, ideally just behind Pukki and Stokes.<\/p>\n
Izzy and Adam are also tailor made for the wing back roles so I\u2019d be comfortable if Lenny tried a slightly different tact.<\/p>\n
Pukki is a must start and hopefully sicknote Boerrigter has fully recovered from his recent bout of dandruff and is capable of taking the field without the aid of an ambulance crew.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d rest the brilliant Sami on the bench. How good is this guy\u2026..really how good is he\u2026..he\u2019s bloody brilliant that\u2019s how good he is\u2026.and only bring him on if we require a goal in the later stages of the game. I\u2019d also look to start Kayal and rest one of the other midfielders as energy is a must against an opponent who will come to Celtic Park fancying their chances.<\/p>\n
I also hope the daft \/ stupid \/ fickle (delete as appropriate) wind their necks in and don\u2019t offer any daft shouts towards Broony tomorrow. The guy has been terrific for quite some time and while no way condoning his daft act on Tuesday it should countered by the drive, enthusiasm, energy and leadership who brings to the Celtic shirt. Scott Brown is a terrific player who has a great passion and love for our club. Like all family members he needs a bit of support from time to time and that time is tomorrow.<\/p>\n
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So how do I think the game will go?<\/p>\n
Unless we score early and open them up I see this being a really tight match against a well organised opponent who will look to pick Celtic off on the counter attack.<\/p>\n
ETims Prediction:<\/b> 1-1 or Celtic to sneak it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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