Footie season 2019/2020

[struth]

Hard to say; he didnt impress at Burnley. Guessing he would be less used at Celtic but maybe more pressure to perform. Wont be cheap either. Apparently you were in for Mcglauchlin as well as an option

[Marco]

As long as he does the same job for us, as Andy Dibble did for you in 1997, I'll be happy, lol!

Marco.

[Marco]

https://saintsmarching.com/2020/06/3...s-celtic-loan/

One down, one to go... Loan deal on Forster looks unlikely though, so we might have to buy him - if we can afford him!

Marco.

[Scorps]

As a Burnley fan have got to say i dont like joe hart at all has no command at all in his box, decent shotstopper but best days well behind him. Says it all when he was 3rd choice before heaton left.

[rmcin626]

From a totally unbiased point of view, I hope Celtic give Hart a chance to prove himself.

[Marco]

Yeah, I totally get where Pete's coming from, but I'm with you Robin (although maybe you're just saying that, hoping that he'll be a flop), I've just got a feeling about Hart. For me, he's a great keeper who's just lost his way [for various reasons} and so needs a new challenge to reignite his career!

And perhaps playing for an iconic club, like Celtic, in a potentially historic season such as this, in front of 60,000 fans (once things return to normal) every other week, along with Champions League football, and the chance to win some trophies, and perhaps have his name written into the history books (should we get the 10), is just the fresh new challenge he needs.

He'll also be working with a very good goalkeeping coach in Stevie Woods, who has a proven track record in restoring the confidence of keepers who've lost their way a little, and getting the most out of them, so that will help, as will being part of a back four at home, which is rarely under pressure, as Celtic dominate most home games, and many away ones, too.

So.... In short, if Celtic do sign Hart, I predict he'll do well!

As an aside, it also looks like David Marshall [current Scotland goalkeeper] is also coming in (as we need two keepers), and he's top notch, so if that happens we'll have plenty of quality between the sticks, even if (as seems likely) Forster is staying at Southampton.

For me now, if we can keep hold of Edouard, which seems likely, and sign another centre half (as cover for Julien or Ajer), and another winger in Forrest's position, to keep him on his toes, then we'll be good to go!

Marco.

[Marco]

Anyway, let's have a shout out for Man City, who've just thumped Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad... Pressure's off, I guess, but no doubt Chris will be happy!

Marco.

[struth]

Good win, and I kinda expected a reaction from City. In form, they can be hard to stop.

Anyway, the euro places are still up for grabs as are 2 relegation spots so plenty to play for

[Stratmangler]

On Joe Hart - Joe was an important part of what went on with City, and I was there at his final appearance.
There is much love and respect from these quarters.

A couple of things he never sorted out - free kicks he kinda settled into position with his palms on his knees, with feet firmly planted on the ground. You ain't gonna stop anything coming at you with speed if you're firmly planted, and second, hit it hard and low to his left and he won't get near it, cos he ain't quick enough.
That planting himself is a major problem.

On tonight's result - I didn't expect anything less.

What tonight's game highlighted for me was (a) how much I miss going to home games, and (b) how flat things are without supporters. Last season The Etihad was explosive for this fixture.

[oldius]

I wish Joe well wherever he goes. He was part of the team that gave ne some kf my greatest fan moments.

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