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| 21. Author: LazyBW Date: Sun 24th May 2026. 00:53 Even the best managers get it wrong—Pep in the Champions League final against Chelsea springs to mind. I feel Lennon tinkered and overthought the personnel today. He claimed we started well, but I’m not convinced; the early Morrison chance just masked the sheer pressure we were under from the off. To Lennon`s credit, he got a response in the second half, which I felt we probably shaded. But for a second-tier side to win a cup, the performance needs to be flawless and tinged with luck. Our first 45 minutes completely ruled that out. I`m still proud of the account we gave of ourselves, but I`m left with a few "ifs, buts, and maybes" had we prioritised a different starting eleven. Reply |
| 22. Author: Andrew283 Date: Sun 24th May 2026. 00:56 LazyBW, Sun 24 May 00:53 I`d also say we are inexperienced against a team of that quality. We play best against teams that attack us, but Celtic were so good with simple one touch passes we just couldn`t get close. Reply |
| 23. Author: adj27 Date: Sun 24th May 2026. 05:50 Hindsight’s a wonderful thing - I’m not sure the formation in the first half was such a problem, it was the personnel I couldn’t understand. If he wanted to mark MacGregor then surely Hamilton was the man for this and I was very surprised at Amade not starting - I’d have had these 2 in for Abdulai and Oakley-Booth - possibly Abdulai in at the back although truthfully I was pleased to see Tod playing. Although Celtic had 80% possession they didn’t actually create much - an error from Tod and keeper caught out at the second - on a good day it could have been level at half time and Lennon’s a tactical genius. He’s surprised me on a number of occasions with his formations and often proved me wrong. I just hope we have a real go at teams next season - can’t wait for the new season to start (although my wife doesn’t agree). Andy Reply |
| 24. Author: BigTpar1986 Date: Sun 24th May 2026. 07:29 I imagine there’s plenty sore heads ( and hopefully red faces ) in the .net community today. Something that can be forgiven due to the occasion and emotion the day carried. The team selection, albeit not fit for the execution of the plan, wasn’t surprising on Lennon’s form for picking starting 11s. He’s heavily opted for Abdulai in recent weeks in the CDM role over Amade and Hamilton when he felt height and physicality were paramount. TOB, who I assume as much as I hope, we should have seen for the last time. Again, Lennon has had belief in him where the terraces haven’t. So an almost defensive minding attacking role yesterday would make sense going on the assumed tactics. John Todd is great prospect but was heavily scape goated against Partick by an experienced front line before being moved to CB where he looked comfortable. That would have been in mind when he was slotted in yesterday. The only, and very important differences yesterday were we were not only against the premiership champs, but a team made up of first team Internationalists and guys on the fringe of that! That selection would have probably managed to see out the game plan of 0-0 first half against any championship team. Maybe wouldn’t be pretty but I think they could. But, like the final it’s self it was a bridge too far for some. A few who are also looking to move up ranks/teams. As gutted as I am, Lennons approach and morals towards picking a starting 11 haven’t changed all season. For that reason alone, I accept yesterday and look forward to what what the close season will bring. Reply |