Celtic v Raith Rovers

[Fulvio_From_Aughnacloy]

What’s the story with Forrest too?

I think if they are carrying niggles, Ange might be happy to keep him and McGregor wrapped up until the international break and make sure they are not off with Scotland.

[Rocko]

@Fulvio_From_Aughnacloy

It seems to be more or less shoehorning Juranovic in.

Don’t get me wrong he’s a good player and well capable of playing at left back but at the end of the day he’s a right back. I’d like to see Scales get a start at the weekend and see how he does. Hopefully Johnston is back as we could really do with some attacking alternatives on the bench. Winning the next two league games are vital before the international break.

I think he’s actually played better when he’s been on the left so far. But would prefer to see Scales there at the weekend alright though two wins are now crucial in next two league games.

[Rocko]

@Fulvio_From_Aughnacloy

What’s the story with Forrest too?

I think if they are carrying niggles, Ange might be happy to keep him and McGregor wrapped up until the international break and make sure they are not off with Scotland.

No idea on Forrest. He seemed to be nearly back a few weeks ago. McGregor is apparently in the mix for the weekend.

Our injury record at the moment is dreadful.

[Fulvio_From_Aughnacloy]

I think we are more balanced with a right footed right back and left footed left back. Clearly we have two very good right backs right now, Ralston is in tremendous form and Juranovic looks a really tidy player.

On the other side, we have two left backs of dubious quality (Taylor & Bolingoli) and two young/inexperienced guys who are arguably better in different positions (Scales & Montgomery). Taylor hasn’t sufficiently impressed so that position is up for grabs. Perhaps for now Scales is the best option. I’d chose one of Scales/Bolingoli/Montgomery and run with them now for a few games. As we are light on winger options I’d be tending to keep Montgomery on the bench to cover these positions.

Bolingoli was a little unfortunate in that he was sprung cold into a game on a shitty plastic pitch where the whole team were off par but I’d be leaning towards Scales now. I think Ralston deserves the right back spot, he’s been superb this season, his defending has been top notch, he’s been solid in possession and he’s scoring and creating chances. The position is his until he loses it.

[Fulvio_From_Aughnacloy]

Kyogo is a lovely young man.

20 Minute Tims

[Bandage]

Ralston’s one v one defending against wingers driving into the box has been excellent. He gave Kent nothing in the derby and was let down by others failing to perform. Last night, he got a few good blocks and tackles in. He’s been stopping danger at source out there, which has possibly gone a bit unnoticed as he’s been very good pushing forward and good on the cover too.