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43 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I had the Sunday lunch ( a bit late) a few weeks back at The Robin Hood, I did not think it 'good'. I heard Nickys was good. I miss the buffet/ carvery style but the low levels of custom now are making that uneconomical. Is there any left still doing it?

Sportsman, and it is excellent.

I can recommend the Welcome Inn and Tropicals on Darkside.

In town, Robin Hood Tavern is good.

First casualty of the dreaded Int break, Eddy with a positive test, has to isolate for 10 days.

Not sure what is going on with Bitton, hurt his ankle, misses St J game and ends up with the Israel squad, surely he should have stayed with Celtic for treatment?

Forrest out for another month, not sure where Mickey Johnston is fitness wise, should be due back soon.

Only spark of good news is Ajeti looks to return to full training at end of this week. 

A big welcome to Diego, seems to tick most boxes and a position we were crying out for, apparently he is an attacking LWB and can also play RWB. And, more importantly, we keep hold of all our big hitters.

This is the standard we need to be signing, I know its only a loan and no option to buy.

I believe he is not going away to play internationals, so he will have the guts of 2 weeks to bed in, hopefully starts our next game. 

Board have backed manager, he has the squad now. Up to NL to unlock the potential.

We have had a good run of results but we are not playing well, too much of this playing the safe pass constantly needs to stop-take a chance, not as if most of our opponents are going to hurt us if we cough up possession. And get back to playing 2 up front.

Yea, but what a relief when Griff burried that header. But we were rank rotten for most of the game. We seem to be like this for 60 or 70min each game, never testing the keeper. NL again slow to make changes.

The linesman had a perfect view of Duffy being fouled in first half. Turnbull was a bit of a let down, was delighted when I saw he was starting. And his set pieces were terrible also. Nicham continues to frustrate the hell out of me, been here 3 years and cannot nail down a position, with his talent, he should be running the show. I would happily cash in on him now. 

I do feel for Eddy, this half arsed effort of a support striker is nonsense, Christie Ely even Forrest does not cut it. NL has to play a proper, time served striker beside Eddy to get the best out of him-Ajeti, Griff or Paddy. Paddy did take his goal well after a terrible tackle, showed great determination, and looks to be getting street wise. I also feel for Taylor, he is not a LWB, he is a full back. And we continue to play Christie out of position, he is a box to box midfielder, not a 10, not a winger.

Ajer continues to be solid, I reckon with Duffy beside him, he is more confident.

Actually feel we may have turned a corner with that result, Griff and Tam also are just the type of men to unlock against the bus parkers. 

Also, a few interesting left sided players linked, will see over the next few hours. 

So Celtic make it into group stages of Europa league, think draw is tomorrow.

No real surprises in NL starting 11, did loose Biton after 5min, and we struggled first half to create anything against a well organized and cynical side, who did look dangerous on the break, mainly due to our poor defending. Duffy went for a header when Ajer was in a good position from a set piece, Eddy totally ineffective in our style of play, always well marked, Taylor did slip in behind a few times but poor cross attempts, Christie was the one  looking most likely to create something. We did create just one chance first half, in 40min, Christie with a nice pass to Eddy, who flicked up for Ely to volley at keeper, so went in scoreless at HT.

Just feel that sometimes, instead of this side to side play, we take a chance with a ball over the top, its not as if they will hurt us if we lose possession when they have 11 men behind the ball.

Second half started positively, Taylor with better crosses, Ajer with a chance from a corner, Ely with a shot on target, Jerry making good headway on the right and Duffy dominating at the back and they were coughing up possession cheaply. ElHam with a volley wide from another corner on  67min. And then on 70min, good build up play by Ely and Christie shoots, keeper spills and Eddy taps in for a more than a deserved lead. Christie draws a save from keeper, then from a break, Christie unable to finish after being set up by Eddy, who was then withdrawn. 85 min Ollie on for Christie, great run and shot by Jerry just wide. They came at us for the last 15min but offered nothing in attack, don’t think our keeper had a save to make all night, which shows how bad they were.

Christie was our best player, Jerry good on the right, Taylor battled gamely, as did Brown, Duffy commanding at the back. 

22 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Prime burger was doing a 199 burger deal before 4pm, still not competitive though when you can get a good meal from HH for around 129 baht sometimes 99 baht, plus large beer for 65

I was under the impression that double burger meal was 295B before 4pm???

Most of the decent Indian places are still open. India by nature and Real India still open in Jomtien and also out by the lake, Fishersman open, all 3 good.

There is an Indian guy I am in contact with in Jomtien that makes curries a few times every month, outstanding, really authentic.

PM me if anyone wants his contact details.

I have started making my own curries, in slow cooker, just using recopies from internet, and have been turning out really good. The handful of basic spices needed for most curries are cheap to buy. I have also found frozen paratha in Villa, 100B for a bag of 5, easy to fry and good.  

Jomtien ticks most boxes, great for cycling and walking, beach, a Baht bus ride over the hill to Pattaya, great availability of Expat food, draught beer and all the local Thai markets. A few reasonable and good quality saunas and lots of massage joints, bus terminal for Airport, Foodmart. All within walking distance. High end restaurants to street food shacks.

Next up is a trip on Thursday to Bosnia, just hope NL goes 2 up top, with Eddy and Pat.

Was encouraging to see both Griff and Tam on the bench at weekend. 2 vital players for us, especially in tight bus parking games.

Would have been good to see both given last 15min, when that 3rd goal went in. 

Decent performance, with lots of positives. Hibs dont sit in and this suits us. We get the all important early goal from a neat long range strike from CMcG. Then Ajeti poaches a goal and we are 2 up at the break.

Turnbull came on at HT for Christie and was excellent, looks a player. It took us till the 80th min before we put the game to bed, with a peach of a goal by Ely, after great link up play between Eddy and Turnbull.

So lots of positives, Frimprong again outstanding, Turnbull looks a player, Ajeti again scores, think its 5 goals in 6 games, 3 starts. The game suited Brown, who ran the game and seemed sharp. Taylor has improved over the last few games and is a hard working guy.

There were a few negatives. Duffy got totally rinsed a few times with balls over the top and each time, he seemed to initially be in control of the situation but loses out in the windup, instead of attacking the ball. An injury to Ajeti just when he seemed to be approaching full fitness and a decent run of form.

NL just plays Brown too much, that's 4 games in 11 days, game suited Brown yesterday and we will need his knowhow in midweek in Europe. What winds me up is we have so many options, Bitton, CalMac, Nicham, Soro could all do a job in that role, especially against sides that park bus. Guy is 35 and so important for us, in certain games.

2 hours ago, Nout said:

High end cuisine with home baking including bagels, bread, cakes etc at Peaky Blinders Soi 1 Pratumnak

A few friends also speak highly of their food but complain about a long wait. I intend to try during the week, do they open for brekky?

And any info on their Thai food?

2 hours ago, Nout said:

Cabbages and Condoms on Soi 4 Pratumnak is the most beautiful restaurant in Pattaya, beautiful design, beach view, modest prices.

I just find their food so bland. But you are correct, its a lovely place. Is it still open?

Dreadful performance against a rank rotten side that parked the bus, as many SPL sides do. Again, we could not figure out how to break them down. So many aspects of our play are worrying. This whole stringing passes together and going nowhere, its like we are obsessed with passing the ball to Brown, instead of moving it forward, take a chance now and again, so what if we loose possession, they are not going to hurt us. And when we get a free kick in their half, get the big guns up and get the ball into the danger zone, instead of starting that passing sideways all over again. When is NL going to realize that Brown is not capable of playing 3 games every 8 days? Taylor is a decent player, works hard but not a wing back, just have to look at Frimprong to see what a wing back is. Too many times he is totally isolated. Surely someone like Connell or even Turnbull is worth a try there? Christie is a box to box midfielder but he just gets shoehorned into roles. These tight games age crying out for someone like Rogic. Or play Elham in the 10 role.

Hard to take any positives from that performance, apart from Jerry. Bitton was solid.

Next up is a short turnaround and a decent Hibs side will come to Glasgow on Sunday with a game plan, cant see them parking a bus.

Celtic back on top of SPL after a nervy ending against Livi.

No Eddy in line up, getting impossible to predict Lennon's starting 11.

Ajer unlucky to get penalized for hand ball as he was falling, keeper almost got to spot kick. Instant reaction from Celtic, great finish from CMcG, and then he slips in Taylor who crossed for Christie to stab home.  Early in second half, great play by Nicham and Christie slip in Ajeti for thumping finish. And we are coasting, then nobody closes down Livi player who cracks a shot from outside the box and beats keeper, I reckoned keeper should have saved it, not exactly in the corner and from well outside box. So a nervy last 15min, saw us present a headed chance to Livi in injury time but we held on, very nervy. Also, saw a shocking hack at Christie that should have been a straight red.

Frimprong a lot more dynamic and direct on right wing, CMcG and Ollie played well, moved ball quickly and Christie sharp also. Big improvement from Taylor.

Good to see Rogic on subs bench, he should make a difference against packed defenses, just hoping to see Griff back soon. But the one I am hoping for most is Micky J.

Not sure how unique this photo is

On 8/16/2020 at 2:52 PM, Eindhoven said:

 

My home made effort:

 

 

 

Can you please share complete recipe? 

On 8/12/2020 at 8:21 PM, ThailandRyan said:

Why not make it yourself, all of the ingredients can be sourced here if you look.  I make a big 4 liter pot of it and then freeze what's not used by the family into bowl size packs.  Pinto beans, black beans, ground beef, green chilies, garlic powder, red chili powder that you can source, as well as jalapenos.  The Mexican restaurants and taco joints are more than happy to sell you some for your own use.  You just have to make friends with them.  Tortillas can bought in Bangkok at Villa Market, Tops, and Gourmet Market.

 

Just realized this was the Pattaya form, sorry guys.

Can you please share complete recipe? 

3 points from one of our "Boli" games in hand, but a poor performance.

They score a way too easy goal from a corner in 3rd min, we get 2 headed goals in first half. Second half, Eddy had a chance to calm the nerves but was way too casual with penalty. 

Taylor was rank rotten, no way is he a wing back, maybe a left back in a 4 4 2, every time he gets the ball, its stop, play a long pass backwards. Not once did he play a forward pass and cannot go past his man.

It was a typical Celtic performance against a packed defense, all that sideways passing with no penetration. That Brown/CalMac/Christie midfield trio just does not cut it. Christie is hot and cold, had 2 assists and won penalty,  but was so wayward with passing, just needs to chill, show more composure. Klimala was non existent, ElHam sloppy.

Hard for me to even pick a MOM. Also hard to take any positives, except for taking 3pts, Duffy looks real deal, another goal and Ajer looking focused and doing what he does best, carrying out the ball from the back.

Great news Boli away to Turkey for a years loan, with option to buy, hopefully never see this <deleted> in a Celtic top again. Can see us bringing in a left back/wing back now, as we are  light in this position.

Also, young Robertson away to Gillingham on loan, good move for him, was never going to get a look in, as we are so well stacked in midfield.

5 hours ago, salty said:

was Jullien was flattened and was looking for a penalty before realising that Celtic had scored.

Yea, and it was Duffy who flattened him.

Celtic made the trip to the highlands and racked up a fine win against a spirited County, who did cause us a few problems.

NL went with 3 at the back and, more importantly, 2 up front.

Eddy got fouled and scored from the spot early doors, then Ajeti poached a goal and we went in 2 up at HT.

Duffy with a trade mark header put the game to bed. NL used his bench, good to see debut for Turnbull and also game time for Soro. Ajer gets our 4th after good work by Nicham and then Polish Pat gets on the score sheet after unselfish work by MoEly, having earlier missed a sitter.

Our keeper done well with a few fine saves. CalMac was on set piece duty, not much improvement.

Next up is a mid week trip to a poor St Mirren side, so would expect/like to see some squad rotation. Maybe 3 changes, not too much disruption. 

It is floor tiles I am on about.

Have noticed some tiles in lounge are loose-done a hollow check with broom handle to identify.

Saw YouTube video's where guys repair the loose tiles by drilling a hole in grout and injecting a compound that goes a bit under loose tile.

Does anybody know where I would get some of that compound filler/adhesive  in Pattaya?

Or can anyone recommend any other way to sort problem, don't want to break tile as will be next impossible to get matching tile?