Given what big Phil said, I suspect you’re probably going to be spot on with that assumption.Yes I'd really like to see Fraser get more mins plus keep Ridvan fresh for next wk. God knows we don't need anymore injuries fs.
Given what big Phil said, I suspect you’re probably going to be spot on with that assumption.Yes I'd really like to see Fraser get more mins plus keep Ridvan fresh for next wk. God knows we don't need anymore injuries fs.
I forgot one other point - when he referenced his time coming into Brugge for a rebuild, he talked about there being a core which allowed him to do additional things. But that the rebuild here is going to be bigger
You can infer from that there is going to be less of a core here than he had in his Brugge.
For perspective, Brugge sold their star striker, two left wingers, four centre back and their star CDM that summer.
My interpretation is that we are looking at some big names going out the door as well as the expected departures
We really need Balogun and/or Souttar back for the final.
He has inherited a shambles.
One thing I would say is that he said the injury/fitness situation has been a vicious circle for a number of years so I don’t think it’s fair to put all the blame at Beale’s door.
It was clear as day there was a massive dip when Gio came in, I think we’re still suffering from that + recruitment.
More likely a 2 game banDid lunny get injured while snapping into that gormless right back?
doubt he'd play anywayand there we have the latest injury - Borna
Just watched it, he said Yilmaz can't start.Yes I'd really like to see Fraser get more mins plus keep Ridvan fresh for next wk. God knows we don't need anymore injuries fs.
He said he wasn't training though so it did sound like he is injured.More likely a 2 game ban
Also him saying we’re coming to the end of a cycle and he wants it to end on a high. I think couple of big names who have been here a long while are offski. Maybe Tav or Goldson, Lundstram, maybe another couple behind the scenes as well.I forgot one other point - when he referenced his time coming into Brugge for a rebuild, he talked about there being a core which allowed him to do additional things. But that the rebuild here is going to be bigger
You can infer from that there is going to be less of a core here than he had in his Brugge.
For perspective, Brugge sold their star striker, two left wingers, four centre back and their star CDM that summer.
My interpretation is that we are looking at some big names going out the door as well as the expected departures
Perhaps four weeks after the Final.Wonder if he meant training is actually starting again in 4 weeks time or if that was just a number he threw out. Only a 3 weeks break for those staying, and he will want new players in by the as well.
You are on the ball.FFs, another one who's a "shitebag"?
No disrespect to you, but that’s a depressing readHoping that Souttar & Matondo are available for next Saturday.
The dunes have been washed away in the recent winter storms. Can't even catch a break on that fitness front.Sands of Gullane are awaiting!
The dunes have been washed away in the recent winter storms. Can't even catch a break on that fitness front.
Yep. Was heartened to hear this and have it confirmed that Clement knows the intricacies of the squad and club"I think we are at the end of a cycle as a club, we need to change some thing..."
I feel like I can breathe a bit more after reading that from Clement
We have heard this before.Good to hear there is going to be a complete overhaul. The rebuild now has to be spot on.
Previously he added that the players will each have a program for there holiday period too BBBWonder if he meant training is actually starting again in 4 weeks time or if that was just a number he threw out. Only a 3 weeks break for those staying, and he will want new players in by the as well.
Given the monumental change , and that is how it appears it will be , he has to prioritise players who he has data on that cannot or will not stay fit . That has to be the first step because they cannot play a role next season .Also him saying we’re coming to the end of a cycle and he wants it to end on a high. I think couple of big names who have been here a long while are offski. Maybe Tav or Goldson, Lundstram, maybe another couple behind the scenes as well.
Surely we will have a lot a free wages.We have heard this before.
And I don't doubt how sincere Clement is, but unless the board step up and recognize their failings, here nothing, for me, nothing is going to change here!
They have to listen and back him 100% of how we wants to implement change. However that may look. Or he may as well not even be here!
I think he wants to go Carthaginian on areas of the medical and fitness section.Clement alluding to staff changes?
Also reiterating this desire to break this cycle of sustained injuries through out the squad, through out the season.
Gerrard came in and if memory serves made the players go through vigorous training sessions close season, in Spain? With many not lasting the pace!
Josh Windass for one.
But we hear this every season.
Gio got it in the neck, from Beale, and now its seems Clement alluding to once again, the players are not fit enough to play 3 games a week. So once again it's on the previous regime.
He also alluded it has been happening for a few seasons.
So how do we break this cycle for one?
And why has this not been addressed before by the board already?
It's not like we are reinventing the wheel!
Never a bad thing if you plan a rebuild.Surely we will have a lot a free wages.
The players leaving are amongst our top earners.
Does read like that unfortunatelyReads like they are all out the final
The impression I got from these post OF pressers is they are a msn who is completely authentic .Clement has come across very well over the last few conferences, he was clearly protecting the players up until the loss last week.
He knows what the issues are and knows how to fix them.
They do but even if they ďo there are no guarantees it gets done properly. Get this one wrong and we're in trouble. So it's crucial the board and manager get it correct.We have heard this before.
And I don't doubt how sincere Clement is, but unless the board step up and recognize their failings, here nothing, for me, nothing is going to change here!
They have to listen and back him 100% of how we wants to implement change. However that may look. Or he may as well not even be here!
A Jacko screamer from 25 yards is just what we need next weekInteresting to hear Ryan Jack is going to be available for a few minutes tomorrow and will probably be in contention to be a substitute in the cup final.
A half-fit Jack who can maybe give 45 minutes at Hampdump Is a better option than a fully fit, apparently, John Lundstram.
The good news from the press conference was that it seems Lundstram is also injured!!
I would be interested to see how many more games we have played than Celtic since the return from COVID - between the European qualifiers and European runs post Christmas id guess it must be about 25 or so... it can't help us having to play that many more games than them over a season.Clement alluding to staff changes?
Also reiterating this desire to break this cycle of sustained injuries through out the squad, through out the season.
Gerrard came in and if memory serves made the players go through vigorous training sessions close season, in Spain? With many not lasting the pace!
Josh Windass for one.
But we hear this every season.
Gio got it in the neck, from Beale, and now its seems Clement alluding to once again, the players are not fit enough to play 3 games a week. So once again it's on the previous regime.
He also alluded it has been happening for a few seasons.
So how do we break this cycle for one?
And why has this not been addressed before by the board already?
It's not like we are reinventing the wheel!
Bet he borrowed that.He’s gone through everything in the training centre with a fine tooth comb
I would be interested to see how many more games we have played than Celtic since the return from COVID - between the European qualifiers and European runs post Christmas id guess it must be about 25 or so... it can't help us having to play that many more games than them over a season.
No other way to read that unfortunately.Reads like they are all out the final
I will never, ever, understand why Gerrard pretty much played Goldson and Tavernier 95-96% of the first two seasons? Probably 3 seasons.Just as a comparison, Tav will have played 215 club matches in the last 4 season by end if the season.
Callum McGregor will have played 185 - but he also plays international football.
That multiplied across the squad is a lot of extra club football to be played, and the additional midweek matches create a lot of extra pressure on the players.
Just look at what Phil is saying today about August. 9 games for us, including 2 international travel matches. 5 games for them in comparison. That puts us on the back foot already in terms of preparation and rest time and having to chop and change the team etc.
It's not ideal really.
Mcinnes?Just watched the YouTube press conference shared by @Craigie
Clement's barely concealed disgust at the state of the playing squad is there for all to see. Turns out Beale and his crew were complete chancers after all
Clement also mentioned having to delegate more as he's been too involved in things he shouldn't have to be. I personally have thought for some time he could maybe do with another first team coach of his choosing to support him.
He's inherited a shambles
Where’s the not sure if serious meme when you need it.Mcinnes?
Didn’t think It would catch so early lolWhere’s the not sure if serious meme when you need it.
Quicker the season is over and Phil can rid this squad the better.Just watched it, he said Yilmaz can't start.
Just fed up with the constant injuries. We're due a good bit of luck next season.Given what big Phil said, I suspect you’re probably going to be spot on with that assumption.
I always thought that there was another coach to come in, one who was Scottish/knew Scottish football.Just watched the YouTube press conference shared by @Craigie
Clement's barely concealed disgust at the state of the playing squad is there for all to see. Turns out Beale and his crew were complete chancers after all
Clement also mentioned having to delegate more as he's been too involved in things he shouldn't have to be. I personally have thought for some time he could maybe do with another first team coach of his choosing to support him.
He's inherited a shambles