Watch the second goal again. You praising the RB for his defending?
Scapegoat? A RB that cannot defend.
Just watching on sky there, why did tav not go across. Yet again he doesn't even attempt to stop the cross.
Fed up with this from him. Yes he scores goals but we need a defender as well.
Have you not watched us at all for years???When will he learn how to defend a cross ball?
Blame Lundstram all you want for their second but that defending from Tavernier was crap.
And we’ll go again next season with him.
at no point does he close down Maeda so the ball comes in ......... that is all on TavIt was a nothing ball and we had enough people back to deal with it easily.
I get that we have to find a way to blame Tavernier but not at fault today. About the only time they got a cross in that side.
So it was well defended? The defender should do everything to stop the ball going into the box. Regardless of the attackers weaker foot or not, he should have been pressed and either took possession or put out for a throw allowing the team to get into shape. The captain is not beyond criticismShite crosser on his weaker foot with no one inside the box. It was a non event and if lundstram didn’t finish it no one would remember it.
Because Maeda has his number, he can't cope with the pace. Its a classic full back instinct to back off when he doesn't trust himself up against a guy that's so much quicker than him. Unfortunately he just leaves himself in no man's land and the winger has all the apace in the world to pick his cross. It's not really good enough. I'd rather he punted maeda into the crowd tbh. Tav never seems able to put one on maeda early to let him know he's in for a battle. Not his style.Just watching on sky there, why did tav not go across. Yet again he doesn't even attempt to stop the cross.
Fed up with this from him. Yes he scores goals but we need a defender as well.
He scores a lot of penalties. He has scored 16 spfl goals from open play. About 2 a season. Definitely nothing special.Just watching on sky there, why did tav not go across. Yet again he doesn't even attempt to stop the cross.
Fed up with this from him. Yes he scores goals but we need a defender as well.
I dont think Tav will be here nezt season, only my opinion.
Unfortunately this is true. He let him run 10-15 yards before he confronted him. Every full back at any level knows not to back off into the box. Tav is in his thirties and still does.It’s long punts that he stands and watches float above his head then spectates whilst the opponent gets to pick his pass. It’s tactics that a part time team could exploit.
Stop the Cross.It was a nothing ball and we had enough people back to deal with it easily.
I get that we have to find a way to blame Tavernier but not at fault today. About the only time they got a cross in that side.
This is absolutely correct, but...and it is a huge but...you can’t deny that Tav got exposed over his head, he then sauntered back not sprinted, and allowed Maeda to run at him for at least 10 yards before shutting him down. TOO LATE. Every full back at any level knows not to back off into the box...except Tavernier. Lundstram is at fault, Tav is complicit and until we stop being able to write that in Celtic games we will be second best in Glasgow and that is nowhere.Lundstram doesn't touch the ball it goes straight to Davies, Lundstram at fault 100%
According to today's threads you are only allowed to blame one thing for the defeat and shouldn't discuss anything else.You are right it's down to lundstram no one else but if you think we can go another season with Tav and his obvious defending problems then I despair for us.
He's done. Was scared of an average player called Maeda who's owned Tav most games they've played against each other. Thanks for the penalties and memories but we need rid.When will he learn how to defend a cross ball?
Blame Lundstram all you want for their second but that defending from Tavernier was crap.
And we’ll go again next season with him.
I don't think Tav should be here next season, many people's opinion.I dont think Tav will be here nezt season, only my opinion.
Your parody, no wonder you’re laughed at in Dumfries.When will he learn how to defend a cross ball?
Blame Lundstram all you want for their second but that defending from Tavernier was crap.
And we’ll go again next season with him.
I could start a thread about the sitter of a header Silva missed, Barisic failing to track O'Riley for the first goal, the game passing Diomande by for long periods, as it did with Lawrence too.
I could've even started a thread the last time we were there, when Sima sold the jerseys for their first goal from the corner, with his attempted clearance and so on and so on.
I didn't because we win as a team and lose as a team.
Plenty more happened in the conceding of the goal, other than Tavernier not cutting out the cross btw.
It was actually a pish ball, going straight to Davies, had Lundstram not overstretched and connected with it.
Only a zoomer would deflect away from the real culprit, tav's fault all day longDidn’t think it would take long for the FF zoomers to find a way to blame Tav for today.
Lundstram at fault every day of the week.
Aye, Tav stuck it in the net when it was easier to clear.Only a zoomer would deflect away from the real culprit, tav's fault all day long
I think you missed the irony in his post..and his point ( obviously Lundstram at fault).Aye, Tav stuck it in the net when it was easier to clear.
Hi John.
I don’t think he was tbf, he’s a Tav hater.I think you missed the irony in his post..and his point ( obviously Lundstram at fault).
Was diabolical from letting the long pass to be controlled without a challenge then watch the wee lady's front bottom waltz pastDid you see the second goal. Take it you’re happy with the defending from Tavernier?
Aye Tav let the Japanese go goal side of him and let the ball come into the box unchallenged . How many times does it need to happen . Hi JamesAye, Tav stuck it in the net when it was easier to clear.
Hi John.
I never really slag tav off but it’s the same stuff again from him against them…Didn’t think it would take long for the FF zoomers to find a way to blame Tav for today.
Lundstram at fault every day of the week.
Watch the goal again. Tav never even attempted to close the gap. Shocking defending.Didn’t think it would take long for the FF zoomers to find a way to blame Tav for today.
Lundstram at fault every day of the week.
You're clueless as per usualDidn’t think it would take long for the FF zoomers to find a way to blame Tav for today.
Lundstram at fault every day of the week.
Was it not Lundstram at fault ?You're clueless as per usual
And it's cost us time after time for 9 years.If you’re wondering when after 9 years at the club and seeing the same mistakes time and time again, that Tavernier will suddenly wake up one morning and channel Paulo Maldini, then you probably need to temper your expectations.
Not saying this as a Tav fanboy, but he is what he is and defending never has been his strength and at this stage of career, never will be.
No. If Tav could defend then Maeda doesn't get the cross in.Was it not Lundstram at fault ?