Friendly in Dublin

[Jack Russell]

You didn't come here for help did you?

It was a very simple question that just needed a simple, but accurate, answer.

 

[Southdownswolf]

Encouraging signs and it's such a shame that we've got financial problems as with another 3-4 players, we could have a really decent team.

Could be a case of so near yet so far with this group.

Doc seemed to think in his interview that there is a possibility of a couple of players coming in...

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

It was a very simple question that just needed a simple, but accurate, answer.

Accuracy is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

Doc seemed to think in his interview that there is a possibility of a couple of players coming in...

His interview is here:-

https://twitter.com/x/status/1685311785841172480

Not the most positive of interviews, but he’s telling it as it is I guess.

 

[WISAW]

I'm hoping Fabio not starting is more so because he had a longer break after the Euro u21s rather than anything else so he's a couple of weeks behind the rest of the pack in fitness level.

 

[Skrilla]

On the issue of Doc - I think I'd much rather see him starting games than Semedo. I would view them both, defensively, as big a liability as each other, but Doherty actually provides something in an attacking sense to offset that, whereas Semedo definitely doesn't.

 

[kidder_wolf_II]

I'm hoping Fabio not starting is more so because he had a longer break after the Euro u21s rather than anything else so he's a couple of weeks behind the rest of the pack in fitness level.

Neto?

 

[Wonder Boyo]

Dawson nightmare! Older gentlemen take longer to get going...

This is true in a number of areas of life.

 

[lostwolf]

How did we do? The reports in the press look really biased, with the crap Brum online website raving, whilst the Daily Record reckons 'Englishman' Doherty won a dubious pen and we were easily second best! Also, how many of our fans made the trip?

 

[Halesowen wwfc]

That is the team

Better get some centre halves in reserve then if we are going 3 at the back

 

[Contrarian]

Mine would look more like this:

Sa
Kilman Dawson Toti
Doc Gomes Nunes RAN
Cunha Neto
Silva

I'd also go with 3 at the back, with RAN and Doc as wing backs. The problem I have is that while creative further forward, Nunes is consistently a liability defensively. Gives the ball away too cheaply in dangerous positions so would play him further forward. More of a 3-5-2, with Lemino and Gomes as the defensive 2 in the 5, with Nunes further forward, behind the front 2.

The front 2 to be Silva/Sasa/A.N.Signing as the main man, with one of Sarabia/Cunha Neto as the partner. We definitely need some kind of target man who can have crosses/passes lumped in their general direction and can still trouble defenders. If Fabio/Sasa aren't available then its the main signing we need. Because all the others seem to need the ball played to them with a precision they can't achieve themselves and in space that they aren't able to find themselves.

 

[lobodelsur]

I haven't watched the game as I've been up a mountain in the Lake District, so I need to know, will Rosie sleep tonight?

Yes, but badly...

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

His interview is here:-

https://twitter.com/x/status/1685311785841172480

Not the most positive of interviews, but he’s telling it as it is I guess.

I thought it was quite positive considering that it's Doherty, who tends to be a bit on the dour side.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

I thought it was quite positive considering that it's Doherty, who tends to be a bit on the dour side.

He's never been the most enthusiastic talking to the media has he?

 

[Minimalist]

The big problem with a back three is you're using all three of our centre backs! I think it's the solution as well, far better suits our full backs, but I also think it would require us to sign two centre backs for it to be a realistic possibility.

Sign Elvedi and then make do with 4 till Mosquera returns in January.

 

[JayStringer]

How did we do? The reports in the press look really biased, with the crap Brum online website raving, whilst the Daily Record reckons 'Englishman' Doherty won a dubious pen and we were easily second best! Also, how many of our fans made the trip?

A draw was fair. Celtic started both halves better, Dawson and Bueno looked off the pace. Wolves grew into both halves and started playing well but had no striker to get on the end of anything. Once Silva came on Wolves had some purpose to their play. The penalty was soft but would be given 8 times out of 10. A winner for either team would have taken a fluke or something magic.

 

[Kennedy]

Fabio looked great.

The new top looked great.

Doc did well I thought.

Good to see RAN out there.

Hodge was awful first half but better second but I wouldn't put him ahead of BT or JG.

Why no Sasa, is he injured?

Cunha looked awful until Fabio came on then he almost instantly looked a player. I didn't fancy him on the pen at all.

Didn't see Fabio joining in the celebrations...

 

[Kennedy]

Have to say I think Celtic would be mid table championship level.

They were battering us at the start....

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

Sign Elvedi and then make do with 4 till Mosquera returns in January.

4 is fine until you have 2 injuries/suspensions. 2 for every position is perfect until the proverbial hits the fan.

 

[TheConcourse]

I'd also go with 3 at the back, with RAN and Doc as wing backs. The problem I have is that while creative further forward, Nunes is consistently a liability defensively. Gives the ball away too cheaply in dangerous positions so would play him further forward. More of a 3-5-2, with Lemino and Gomes as the defensive 2 in the 5, with Nunes further forward, behind the front 2.

The front 2 to be Silva/Sasa/A.N.Signing as the main man, with one of Sarabia/Cunha Neto as the partner. We definitely need some kind of target man who can have crosses/passes lumped in their general direction and can still trouble defenders. If Fabio/Sasa aren't available then its the main signing we need. Because all the others seem to need the ball played to them with a precision they can't achieve themselves and in space that they aren't able to find themselves.

Yeah, I played around with the idea of:

Gomes Lemina
Nunes
Silva Cunha

I feel like Nunes needs a free role at times. He’s really dangerous when he creates space.

Personally also think we’ll have enough up front now with Silva, Sasa, Cunha and Hwang.

It’s not ideal, but there’s enough to attack one season whilst the financials become a little clearer.

Would love to see another CM (Scott) and Elvedi.

Silva, RAN and Cunha have given me more confidence - definitely could be wrong!

 

[Skrilla]

Have to say I think Celtic would be mid table championship level.

They were battering us at the start....

I think that's a bit harsh. They're full of internationals and play in the Champions League every year. Not suggesting they'd be top half Premier League, but I think I'd place them more bottom half PL, so a good test for us really, as was Porto.

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

He's never been the most enthusiastic talking to the media has he?

I think it's an act, I seem to detect a little twinkle in the eye, but then again I feel that Rosie is not really negative, he's just taking the **** out of us all.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

I think it's an act, I seem to detect a little twinkle in the eye, but then again I feel that Rosie is not really negative, he's just taking the **** out of us all.

Shades of the "matter of fact' style of Roy Keane.

I like that though, say what you mean, mean what you say.

 

[Wignall 3-0]

"Didn`t see Fabio joining in the celebrations"

Because he wants to take the penalties? And I want to see him take them.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

I think that's a bit harsh. They're full of internationals and play in the Champions League every year. Not suggesting they'd be top half Premier League, but I think I'd place them more bottom half PL, so a good test for us really, as was Porto.

Yeah, agree with that. Both Celtic and Porto are a good match to where we are currently.

 

[Stafford]

Watched last 10. Thought we looked great!

Irish commentator making a comment about substitutions ruining the game made me laugh. It's a ****ing friendly!

 

[SmiffyWolf]

His interview is here:-

https://twitter.com/x/status/1685311785841172480

Not the most positive of interviews, but he’s telling it as it is I guess.

I suppose people will be getting on Docs back now like JL as he has spoken out as well .

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

I think that's a bit harsh. They're full of internationals and play in the Champions League every year. Not suggesting they'd be top half Premier League, but I think I'd place them more bottom half PL, so a good test for us really, as was Porto.

So do I, I think a lot of people have a real boner for Scottish football, but the old firm have certainly had their moments playing in Europe. I think they're half decent.

 

[Kennedy]

I think that's a bit harsh. They're full of internationals and play in the Champions League every year. Not suggesting they'd be top half Premier League, but I think I'd place them more bottom half PL, so a good test for us really, as was Porto.

We will never know really.

I would love to see Celtic and Rangers in the Prem be great for the game.

I dont think many of their players would attract prem interest right now...

I agree good test though. It was like an away game against a team two weeks ahead in terms of sharpness...

 

[Eastyorksyeltz]

I suppose people will be getting on Docs back now like JL as he has spoken out as well .

No,I thought he was pretty diplomatic when asked a direct question. JL could take lessons

 

[lobodelsur]

Sign Elvedi and then make do with 4 till Mosquera returns in January.

Elvedi not in the BMG squad today.

 

[SmiffyWolf]

No,I thought he was pretty diplomatic when asked a direct question. JL could take lessons

Obviously JL isn't one for the politics then within the club or situations.

 

[goldfish]

On the issue of Doc - I think I'd much rather see him starting games than Semedo. I would view them both, defensively, as big a liability as each other, but Doherty actually provides something in an attacking sense to offset that, whereas Semedo definitely doesn't.

Doherty's had six months under Simeone and God knows how long under Mourinho: I'm looking forward to seeing what defensive nous and housery he picked up in that time.

 

[Rabid Wolf]

I think that's a bit harsh. They're full of internationals and play in the Champions League every year. Not suggesting they'd be top half Premier League, but I think I'd place them more bottom half PL, so a good test for us really, as was Porto.

Agreed however it's not that hard playing in the Champions League every year when the league you play in is a 2 horse race.

 

[Skrilla]

Agreed however it's not that hard playing in the Champions League every year when the league you play in is a 2 horse race.

Not arguing against that, just saying that they have the opportunity to play against those top sides, which can only be a benefit.

 

[JayStringer]

Agreed however it's not that hard playing in the Champions League every year when the league you play in is a 2 horse race.

As opposed to the EPL which has six-way title races every year.

 

[Beckbury Wolf]

I'd also go with 3 at the back, with RAN and Doc as wing backs. The problem I have is that while creative further forward, Nunes is consistently a liability defensively. Gives the ball away too cheaply in dangerous positions so would play him further forward. More of a 3-5-2, with Lemino and Gomes as the defensive 2 in the 5, with Nunes further forward, behind the front 2.

The front 2 to be Silva/Sasa/A.N.Signing as the main man, with one of Sarabia/Cunha Neto as the partner. We definitely need some kind of target man who can have crosses/passes lumped in their general direction and can still trouble defenders. If Fabio/Sasa aren't available then its the main signing we need. Because all the others seem to need the ball played to them with a precision they can't achieve themselves and in space that they aren't able to find themselves.

Totally agree! Think 3-5-2 perfect for us as a club. Back 4's require 11 better players than everyone else to be successful.

 

[Skrilla]

So do I, I think a lot of people have a real boner for Scottish football, but the old firm have certainly had their moments playing in Europe. I think they're half decent.

Some of their Japanese internationals were fantastic today I thought. They bring real intensity with the way they play, and technically excellent footballers who try to play the right way. The same thing we saw from them in the World Cup at times. I wouldn't mind one or two Japanese internationals in our squad!

 

[JadeWolf]

Decent game, much rather us play Celtic in pre-season than dross like Crewe or Walsall.

Plenty of things to work on but there were positives.

 

[Monswolf]

2 points I’d make after being suround d by Celtic fans is that they all love led the look of hodge and thought he played really well

Second is thank Christ it was only preseason if we start any league like that we are in n trouble

Great to see Fabio come on and the difference having him on the pitch made to how dangerous we became

A draw I think flattered us a bit