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Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode Andrew Smith and Ross Hall discuss Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Killie, reflecting on the team's performance, fan reactions, and the impact of social media. They analyse individual player performances, tactical insights, and game statistics, while also looking ahead to future matches and potential player selections.
The bhoys delve into various aspects of Celtic's performance, focusing on player roles, expectations, and coaching strategies focussing on Adam Idha's positioning and effectiveness, the significance of Greg Taylor's contributions, and the pressures surrounding Celtic's ambitions. The discussion also touches on the relevance of the League Cup, the dynamics of squad engagement, and the importance of set pieces in football. Furthermore, they explore the development pathways for young players and the challenges they face in breaking into the first team.
They also look at how modern football's reliance on statistics can sometimes stifle the joy of the game, emphasising the need for players to have confidence in their abilities.
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The bhoys delve into various aspects of Celtic's performance, focusing on player roles, expectations, and coaching strategies focussing on Adam Idha's positioning and effectiveness, the significance of Greg Taylor's contributions, and the pressures surrounding Celtic's ambitions. The discussion also touches on the relevance of the League Cup, the dynamics of squad engagement, and the importance of set pieces in football. Furthermore, they explore the development pathways for young players and the challenges they face in breaking into the first team.
They also look at how modern football's reliance on statistics can sometimes stifle the joy of the game, emphasising the need for players to have confidence in their abilities.
Enjoy…
Apple podcasts
Spotify
Amazon
Player.fm
Spreaker
Audioboom
Youtube
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe
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