{"id":8830,"date":"2016-03-20T09:40:53","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T09:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=8830"},"modified":"2016-03-20T09:40:53","modified_gmt":"2016-03-20T09:40:53","slug":"while-watching-the-kilmarnock-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=8830","title":{"rendered":"While Watching The Kilmarnock Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

This stream of consciousness style of match reporting is a wee bit different from the usual write up you’ll see. Uralius<\/strong> made some notes during the game….and it reflects what a lot of us would have been thinking while watching.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Initial thoughts on Celtic’s line up\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kazim – Richards as a wide target man? Are you sure Ronny he does not have the touch of Samaras.<\/div>\n
Although if he plays with his back to goal he will be passing out crossing with his stronger foot.<\/div>\n
Celtic started brightly with the attacking trio of Commons, Griffiths and Kazim-Richards moving fluidly in the final third with MacGregor in support sitting in the hole, slightly too advanced for my liking, but still causing problems. The right and left midfielders of the “three” are covering the wide areas while the full backs are further up the field.<\/div>\n
Then halfway through the third minute Killie show their game plan with a counter down our right side by Higginbotham being tracked by Scott Brown and forced inside, but Higginbotham gets time to flight a diagonal ball to their striker (I forget his name although it’s on his shirt and the commentators just said it).<\/div>\n
In the 5th minute I notice that Kris Commons spending more time in the middle than Leigh Griffiths.<\/div>\n
Some nice lively play between the middle three and a deflected shot goes just side from Bitton.<\/div>\n
Followed by another counter, thank goodness for Kieran.<\/div>\n
Richards drifting inside is causing much difficulty for the opposition defense it is leaving the left side of the field open for Tierney to go get ’em.<\/div>\n
More Celtic attacks, more counter attacks more corners and almost a goal from Sviachenko.<\/div>\n
Although Richards drifting inside is causing problems it is forcing tons of their players into the box and we have seen on many occasions this season that quite often if you put 8 wheelie bins in the box we can’t score. In the last 2 games playing with GMS we have stretched defenses across the park making room for other attacking players.<\/div>\n
25th minute Tierney is writhing around. Young Celtic defender called up to Scotland squad…..<\/div>\n
Phew he is back on his feet. Looking a tad uncomfortable, get him off and get some ice on it. GET HIM OFF! \u00a034 mins. 36 min Griff flicks the ball first time through to Commons, but Commons shot leaves a lot to be desired not troubling the keeper. After 15 minutes of Celtic playing with 10 \u00bc men we make the change that sees Boyata come on for Tierney with Mulgrew pushing wide left. Mulgrew so far has opted to play in an inverted full back role (cutting in a lot more than you would expect from a traditional full back). This would normally require a more traditional winger ahead of him, \u00a0so I am interested to see how this transpires.<\/div>\n
As its half time I will tell you what I would do if I was incharge (although Celtic TV have made it clear my inputs no matter how positive are UNWANTED).<\/div>\n
Due to Mulgrew preferring to cut in, I would put Kazim-Richards through the middle, Griff on the right with instructions to cut in and ask Kris Commons very nicely to play out wide left (literally pull the defense out left). This would allow Kris to cross with his stronger foot into the box. It would give Mulgrew more passing options when he cuts in and would allow Kris to sniff about for space between the CB and FB.<\/div>\n
I guess Kris told the manager to F-off. Wee Callum out wide left now good call Ronnie, Griff given more freedom of movement. 47 min close call after a shot goes wide, although Gordon probably had it covered.<\/div>\n
Roberts looking slippery and lively, MacGregor busting ‘s gut down the left.<\/div>\n
Away fans for sure deserved their “twenties plenty” tickets.<\/div>\n
Still not convinced with Bitton playing inbetween our 2 CBs.<\/div>\n
56th minute Roberts tries to cut in, but runs into 2 defenders. Go to the byline and put it in!<\/div>\n
Killie have switched to a more defensive stance playing a 4-5-1.<\/div>\n
It’s going to be a header, a counter attack or a moment of individual brilliance that wins this one. Callum Mac is doing a great job protecting Mulgrew from being overwhelmed. 65th minute Roberts cuts in compacting the opposition defense rather than STRETCHING it by going wide to the byline. 66 mins Roberts goes to the byline abs there were only 4 defenders in their box this time, but no Celtic players.<\/div>\n
70th minute Celtic players seem to \u00a0be tiring a tad. Killie have gotten lucky a couple of things in the middle of the park, but thankfully it has come to nothing. 75th minute Kazim-Richards should have been awarded a penalty. 80th minute is that Billy something I hear? 85th min I haven’t seen enough of Griff this half (hopefully he will pop up, score and prove me wrong. Griff puts the ball just wide a minute later . 89 mins Killie have 8 players in the box and we are still trying to fit in to shoot! What a magnificent strike from Tom Rogic. Holy Screaming Eagle Sh! t<\/div>\n
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