problem is that rodgers looks like he is going to shit himself against any decent team and play a defensive formation.  something that doesnt get done in the SPL. i dont know how you expect a team to win using a formation they never usually play with - against superior opposition.

He obviously has no faith in his team or his philosophy. Scotland needs a craig foster to tear him to shreds after that barca match. If i was a player i would feel so betrayed. 

I always get a chuckle from comments like this (regardless the player)... It’s not like the player can just quit and sign for a new club. Such pointless comments they are.

Oh hey I know nothing yeah. I figured he could sign for Barca next weekend if he wanted. 

No? World football doesn't work like that silly me.

So you're happy to be shamed like that ?

You think this is a career aspiration box that rogic should satisfy himself with. Confronting division 3 standard teams of the SPL?

As the match is being played at Parkhead, I am expecting/hoping we will be pressing much higher (and all over) up the pitch like normal, and not sit back like we did against Barca. If we do that in defense, then our attack should be a lot quickier and hopefully deceive. I am really hoping the Barca performance (and result) is going to be a once off.

Makes 2 of us my friend. I'm not a Celtic fan and it hurt.

Just hope Tommy gets a run. If he doesn't I hope the manager explains well and he doesn't feel spurned. After all a player strives to play at the highest level 

Cheers

Mmmm, some did say things about Rogic not being quick enough. Leaving aside what the Huddersfield lot say (I don't think they're absolutely right or wrong), the thing is that in Britain they seem to prefer very specific traits in a CAM (probably also in other parts of Europe to some extent). Rogic seems to possess more of these traits which they want. So, even though some people thought Rogic wasn't quick enough, his one-on-one knack and ability to carry the ball on his own are in keeping with that ideal of a CAM.

Mooy is more of a traditional playmaker. He moves the ball around smartly and he takes smart little touches which buy him space.

I get the notion that their ideal is to place a lot of importance in such a footballer. But they want him a bit deeper. They want him to dictate the pace of play, which he's better able to do from a less advanced position than a CAM. As you say, better for the circulation game.

On the one hand, it seems to me a bit restrictive to think Mooy can't play that advanced. There have been some mighty fine CAMs who play in a similar fashion to Mooy. It's not without merit having him there. I suppose Pirlo played more of a regista role, but he'd still be incredible as a CAM (and he surely has done at various points). On the other hand, if they have a specific style and it's working so well for them, can Wagner be faulted? If he wants attacking midfielders to be able to bring the game to the opposition on their own and he wants Mooy to have more control in terms of dictating the pace of the game, with more touches if necessary, then it makes perfect sense to deploy Mooy a bit further back.

Either way, I agree it's probably good for Australia.

I will be somewhat shocked if we are set up defensively being a home game. I also don't see any reason why Rogic shouldn't play. I guess we will find out in a couple of hours time as to how we will be playing and who will be playing.

there is no reason why they should leak that much. their group is a bit above them but they should still be able to compete.

i reckon peps man city is going to tear them a new arsehole. 

also, is kolo toure fat or just epically slow?  

Adrtho - "No fans from Huddersfield are saying he is slow, only in Australia"

Except the article last week written by an Englishman, comparing him to Zidane and calling him "bald and slow".

Tard being wrong and yet another unsubstantiated claim. How laughable. 

Zac Anderson has been released from Emirates Club

http://sport360.com/article/football/arabian-gulf-league/195247/al-ahli-tie-down-four-emirati-stars-to-new-contracts/

Bad luck. Feel bad but I just never rated. 

it did.... but it not really the same, calling him like Zidane  slow  :)

more football our of you month 

#Celtic XI to face #MCFC: Gordon, Lustig, Toure, Sviatchenko, Tierney, Bitton, Brown, Forrest, Rogic, Sinclair, Dembele.

Get in Rogic starting! 

Rogic headed assist in 3rd minute. 1:0

Nah rogic didn't assist it (he was standing over the free kick). Lots of good touches and involvement though

Cancel that tweet. Celtic admin saw number 28 and not 18 get the assist.

Ohhh Rogic free just wide. He's doing well.

Rogic assist to tierney

Rogic not sure if that count as a assist ...but Rogic big part in 2nd goal

Beautiful though ball by Rogic sees a celtic shot deflected and in. Rogic had great space and just glided on the pitch! !!

Nice assist Rogic! 2-1.

they count that goal as a OG to Man City

Great run and through ball nonetheless but it's true City did themselves no favours. 

Celtics defence is putrid

Rogic is top shelf, just belongs out there!!!