PRE - MATCH COMMENT:
Going to watch this game in a much more relaxed state after such an impressive performance against the no 1 team in Africa also it was known that our best players would be rested.
ZALUSKA…………7 Very impressed that we have a keeper of his quality to be backing up one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. He has many mannerisms similar to Artur and looks to equally as confident. Would have no problems with him starting any match.
CADDIS……………6 Played in a great cross for the first goal and overall did well............pity about his height. Happy to have him in the pool.
O'DEA..........………8 MOM Played the full 90 mins and never put a foot wrong. Would have no problems with him being a 1st team pick.
LOOVENS………..7 Rock solid alongside O'Dea. Would be one of my choices for defence.
FOX...........………..6 His strength appears to lie in an attacking role. think Naylor will feature against Moscow.
MIZUNO......……..6 Very keen and tricky but want to see more creativity from him. Happy to have him in the squad. Only a squad player at this moment.
McCOURT…….. 6 The first of our ENIGMAS. He has all the footballing ability and should have scored the goal of the competition after beating 5 men. I'm beginning to doubt that his lack of staying power is due to him being simply unfit. Happy to have him come off the bench.
CROSAS………6 Delivered some wonderful defence splitting passes but did not put his mark on the game. delighted to have in our squad.
FLOOD…………6 Put a lot of effort into his performance but I wonder if he is a little overawed playing for Celtic? Only a squad player.
SAMARAS…………… 6 The second ENIGMA. Has such natural skill, has a good burst of pace and can score great goals but he is also so frustrating! what a goal Happy to have him come off the bench but will he be?
KILLEN……….........6 The third of our ENIGMAS. Has no speed, little skill but does have an eye for goal.
SUBS:
CALDWELL……….6 Replaced Loovens and enjoyed showing that he can contribute to the new one touch football..
CONROY....................5 Played o.k but not make his future at C.P.
McGINN...................... 5 Looked promising.
FERRY....................... 5 I like the composure and bite of this midfielder.
McGOWAN.............5 Will be a success at some other club.
REF ............………6
GAME………………8 Another really enjoyable few hours. Celtic continued with their re-discovered 'Tommy Burns' style of play............GREAT!
COMMENTS…………1. Read a very revealing interview with Skippy in which he revealed some of T.M's philosophy and it is so encouraging. really looking fwd to the new season.
2. To watch our 'second eleven' play so well and lift the trophy is such a throwback to the good old days.
3. Celtic keep up their amazing record in winning these one off trophies.
4. What a long, long walk to collect the Cup.
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