New Balls Please
Summary
This episode of the RGC Celtic Podcast reviews Celtic’s 1-0 victory over Motherwell, highlighting a positive performance and early goal by Jota despite concerns over the defensive pairing of Murray and Scales. The hosts discuss the upcoming Champions League match against Benfica, expressing anxiety about the team’s defensive vulnerabilities and predicting a difficult night in Lisbon. They also analyze the upcoming league fixture against Hearts, debating whether the recent European struggles will impact the squad’s confidence or if the team will treat it as a separate "free hit" opportunity.…
Topics discussed
Intro, Jock Wallace anecdote, and guest introduction
Chris Donnelly's voice note on the Motherwell win
First half analysis: Selections, goal, and Ho's struggles
Second half performance and Motherwell's defensive errors
Player ratings: Bauer, Negrin, Tierney, and Jota's return
Preview: Benfica Champions League match and lineup concerns
Preview: Hearts match and managing expectations
Dermot Desmond protest, governance, and fan reaction
Ten and Sixes results and Kirk's reaction
Cognitive dissonance, quotes, and RGC team selection
Outro, upcoming events, and tribute to Danny McGrane
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