Will Nadir Ciftci start on Saturday?

Neilz · Aug 23, 2017

After Taylor's injury it became more compulsory for blistert start than optional, he had a great second half against Southend and seems to be finding his feet. Do you think Adams will put Nadir straight in for a home debut in place of blissett or even go as far as 4 4 2 with them both playing? Will be interesting to see the starting line up and can't wait for the game exciting times ahead.

Mark Pedlar · Aug 23, 2017

I think he will start.

argyleinexile · Aug 23, 2017

Totally depends on his match fitness. Any word on that? Know he's been training with Celtic but who knows how hard with him seemingly resigned to the bench

Steve Evans · Aug 23, 2017

i don't think he will start.

Tugboat · Aug 23, 2017

Depends on fitness and training levels.

Bench probably for Saturday

greenwelly · Aug 23, 2017

Difficult one. Reports that Nathan has performed decently in recent games may lead to him starting on Saturday with Nadir coming on early in second half if we have not looked penetrative up front. I shall be there and hope he gets some match time if DA feels he is match fit.

Pogleswoody · Aug 23, 2017

I don't know if he will start .................... but I think he won't

PAFCMatt84 · Aug 23, 2017

Just my opinion but I don't think Blissett has done well in his deputising. Sure he's been ok and is getting better, but publicly given the challenge by DA to make that position his own I think he's fallen short. That said, I agree with others that Ciftci's match fitness is the key.

I can see Blissett getting 60mins then Ciftci the last half hour.

Neilz · Aug 23, 2017

Agree with the fitness levels been key and feel he will more than likely come in the second half, judging by previous managers comments on him being made to feel wanted a home debut might send a big signal to him that he is important to us but if he is not fit enough then regardless he will not start.

philmeboots · Aug 23, 2017

He's only been training with the Celtic youngsters I think and his fitness is doubtful I think. I reckon he will be on the bench and will come on in the second half at some stage. Would love hime to start though.

arrythewurzel · Aug 23, 2017

Adams tends to ease new faces in gradually. Think it would be a blow to Blissett to be dumped uncerimoniously to the bench after being on an upward improvement curve lately.

Think he'll need to prove himself in training before being considered. Adams is not afraid to let people wait for their chance - and if they don't come up to scratch in training, then experience tells us they'll not get into the first team regardless of pedigree!

So not a chance of him starting in my book .. Unless Blissett falls down some stairs and breaks something before Sat !

Isondil · Aug 23, 2017

Match fitness, match sharpness and team dynamics are likely to see him as a substitute. This will be Blissett's make or break game. He's been coming on well and is clearly starting to know his role in this system but one suspects that he'll be under a lot of pressure from Ciftci the following week.

HC Green · Aug 23, 2017

Will also depend on all the paperwork having been completed. Hopefully the Scottish FA are more efficient than the Latvian FA were.

X Isle · Aug 23, 2017

arrythewurzel":ghrbteoq said:
Adams tends to ease new faces in gradually. Think it would be a blow to Blissett to be dumped uncerimoniously to the bench after being on an upward improvement curve lately.

Think he'll need to prove himself in training before being considered. Adams is not afraid to let people wait for their chance - and if they don't come up to scratch in training, then experience tells us they'll not get into the first team regardless of pedigree!

So not a chance of him starting in my book .. Unless Blissett falls down some stairs and breaks something before Sat !

This, spot on, Derek doesn't throw anyone in unprepared.

jimsing · Aug 23, 2017

He'll be on the bench for sure.

Will Nadir Ciftci start on Saturday?

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