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Happy with result.
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Performance could have been better.
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3-0.
In more ways than one?
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Why dont we harrie players when we lose possession, why dont we put goal keepers under pressure? We seem content to play a slow game of football. And today we seemed to be content with a 2-0 lead ! On 85 mins or so, Naylor happy to let the ball out for a shy and saunters to collect the ball.
There seems to be a real lack of desire or an atittide of complacency. I don't like what I am seeing from this team at the minute.
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FT Gretna 0-3 Celtic
Quite amazing how our game changed when Samaras came on. His movement is exceptional and he is able to link the midfield and forward play in a way Skippy can't.
A good problem for WGS to have with all our forwards scoring goals. If we can just get the midfield going now we can get back into the challenge for the league.
Now for the big one next week. It has been a long time coming. Would have preferred to play them at home before we went to Ipox but the bhoys know what they have to do.
Good second half performance today. Well done Bhoys.
I'm off to shovel snow.
Hail Hail
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Another away clean sheet. The defence dealt comfortable with high balls, hopefully it is the same next week as well as the score the same.
Samaras and JVoH were our top players with Aiden getting stronger as the game continued on.
More importantly 3 points and an improved goal average.
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Bring `em on!
Confidence is the issue.If we retain it for next week,we`ll win.
A Gordon for me.
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Surely Sammy has staked his claim for a start? Midfield is a big worry for next week, but there should be no need for motivation for this one.
Good result in the end but a worse performance overall than Aberdeen game (except finishing, of course!)
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JHOV MoM?
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JVOH even...
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I think we are all in agreement that Samaras made the difference when he came on.
JVOH man of the match on Setanta. :-'
Skippy was unlucky to be taken off, but the end justifies the means I suppose.
1 down, 9 to go.
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3 goals, 3 points.
'nuff said.
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JVOH was a worthy MOM
i thought in a fairly poor game he grafted really hard and scored a good goal
good application and effort ...others would do well to replicate it
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Gretna's first substitution seemed to have made a big difference today. The original rb was playing pretty well against Aiden but he was moved forward. Barr came on, looks more like a centre half, and Aiden then set up two goals.
Like others I would drop Naka next week and play Aiden right with Barry Robson left. They will get joy against the Rangers full backs. Add in Sami taking tthe CBs deep and we have a winning formation.
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And, for my very first clean sweep of the podium, I would just like to thank Blogger for knackering everyone else's chances.
Blogger...slower than a Celtic build up.
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It's easy, any win at Ibrox and the Champions are top of the pile. What's the worry?
Rangers1- Celtic3
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A big improvement required for next week
this was fairly poor and in keeping with our recent performances
WGS will need to come up something different for Snake Mountain ..i fear the current set up will not be good enough
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why on the setanta website it says celtic breezed to victory and were never in any danger,whenst listening to that clown on the bbc radio begg was utterly scathing of celtic ,heard the despair in his voice when we scored and then the joy when scott brown got booked he couldnt wait to tell us that was scott out for the rankers game ,only to be corrected by of all people chico the baldier,that was the most disgraceful commentary that its been my misfortune to hear
happywiththepoints csc
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A good result today. A bananna skin avoided. GD improved.
Skippygoalmachineetc.. Good call mate.
We need a better perfomamce next week.
How many of us actually believe thet WGS will make changes for next week?
Lubo.
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Is that the Celts back then? Murder to listen to the radio commentary, as usual. We`ll need strong performances next week.
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Samaras is a must start against Walters assaulters next week,made a big difference when he came on today and i think with 4 goals in 3 starts he merits a place.
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3 out of 30, only 27 more required. Pretty big ask and the bookies are against us.
Which can only mean the troggs are pawning in and cashing in their ginger bottles; maybe even betting their houses too.
Go for the jugular Gordon. 3 Points from the next game that is all that we ask. Three points from the next game, We don’t care how we do it, but three points will see them beyond the proverbial ‘tipping point’.
Hail!! Hail!!... The Celts are here, what the hell do we care, what the hell do we care…
Focus!!! Focus!!! Get you pens and keyboards ready.
Focus is the cry around the hillsides…
Smoke and Mirrors . Smoke and mirrors. Is Mixu looking for a defence lawyer? Is Murray really going to spend 700,000,000,000,000 million redecorating Ibrox? Are Rangers going to get an illegitimate extension?
Focus.
Our club needs us. Scottish football needs us.
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lynott67,
"Walters assaulters"
Brilliant.
Lubo.
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Just listen to WGS post game interview, he didn't sound like he was going to start Samaras next week when asked if he was going to start.
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Sir Paul
Your summation said it all.
Could not have said it bettah,myself.
Aiden was my man of the Match.
Naka, as we all know, will not be playing at Ibrox.
Should we switch Aiden,to the right wing... and Go with Robson or.... perish the thought, Riorden, on the left?
Stranger things have not happened.
Samaras ...is he only an Impact Player?
I have not made up my mind on that one!
Samaras changed the game, today...no question.
I do not envy, Gordon's selection task, for next week's game.
The only player that I am confident of, is Arthur.
Herr Hinkel..is turning out to be a trifle slower, that I would like, in a Full back...
Mebbbe, we have still not found the one, that we think that we have.
Honestly, I was very impressed with the attacking play and all round eager attitude... which, is really what I wish to see in an attacking Full Back...of young Caddis.
In last game I saw him in, against the G.A. reserves...his crossing was particular effective...
Anyway.... I is a cinch that we still have a long way to go, before we will see what we waht to see.
What is that?
If you don't know....then I am not gonna tell ya!
Pleased, and a lot happier,than I was last week...
Next week?....
Would not be at all surprised, if we, SURPRISED!
Kojo.
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Lubo
Thanks :-) I think we all know we're goin to need players with a stomach for the battle next week.
I would still love to see big Bobo back for the Bigotdome,but i doubt that will happen.
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Gordon Strachan described that as "a wee experiment in midfield, putting in two attacking midfielders". Really?
Other than that, a rather mundane interview.
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apart from the obvious departure of Skippy are our other two strikers away with their respective national teams in the middle of the week
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Awful, Awful, Awful, Awful, Awful.
No redeeming features from that game whatsoever. If I were a hun I would be salivating at the prospect of facing our lot next week and would be unconcerned with visiting Celtic Park either.
Predictably, the manager refused to start with Samaras and JVOH as we all called for. Look at the difference when he came on. I’m afraid the chant ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’ immediately runs through my mind.
The sooner this season is over the better. A retooling job and a fresh start is called for and please none of this team 4 nonsense.
I’m now firmly in the Tinytim camp and believe that regardless of the outcome of the season (it will be a Rangers win and probably a treble in my opinion) the club needs to be re-energised by a new leader.
I am grateful for what WGS has done but it’s no longer working and I would not be willing to trust him with more transfer funds.
If action to re-energise is not taken we will be playing in a half empty stadium with all the dire financial consequences that entails.
Start planning for next season Messrs Lawell and Reid.
Frank
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Samaras should be given a start next week with Big Jan.
The big guy seemed to make space from nothing on various occassions, including pulling defenders out of position and linking with midfield.
Thats two names for the team sheet with wee mcdonald on bench as back up...
Hail Hail
Mouldy67
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There was a wee bit of a discussion earlier on about the huns choosing who should go tae Lisbon as they can't trust their marauding support. The last time they did something similar was in an empty San Siro and moonbeam promised an investigation into the sectarian singing that could be audibly heard.
Did this occur or is it like cardigangate, conveniently hoovered under the carpet.
God help the Portugese when that mob descends on their city.
Today we were ontae a hiding fae nothing, it's over, we have the points and they must be feeling the pressure as we hang on in there, mince or no.
As for next week that will take care of itself and I'm quite happy going there as underdogs, that's when we're at our best.
They're much vaunted defence has conceded the same as ours and our misfiring attack have actually scored more goals away fae hame than at CP.
I'm going for 0-2 tae the good ghuys.
This season will be extended, I have no doubt there, and yet this midweek we have a useless friendly when missed games could have been played.
The only consolation for us is that fringe players like Hartley and Robson can get a run out.
I noticed that molly weir has been rested I wonder if the same courtesy will be given tae unchristian dailly and there's nae chance bammy will appear fae the bench, in fact looking at the squad I'd be surprised if any huns appear while Skoosh, Gary Caldwell and big Mick could also feature at some point.
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sorry x, but can't agree with you on that one. Football is about winning and 3 points and the GD have got to be redeeming features, after all, what are the alternatives?
OK, we didn't play well, and I agree that Samaras should have started, but a win is a win and next week is a new game, so lets go into it with a bit of belief.
As Martin42 says STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS
Balla
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I've read a few comments on here today re our slow play. I think the more time we have on the ball the slower our play becomes. Which means games like today we are very slow whereas in CL home games we are much quicker. Hopefully Rangers can force us to play quicker.
Another factor I think in our slow play is that the players, in midfield particularly, are too far apart from one another. Normally they are about 15 yards apart which results in a slow pass of this distance. To compound it these passes tend to be to the feet of the stationary receiving player. There are very few passes that players run on to.
Today it was only towards the end of the game that there was any close interchance of passes between the players. I would think quick interchange of passes is the way to beat Rangers.
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Well
at least the life support machine is still plugged in
away for drink now
enjoy the rest of your easter everyone
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Robson on the left Aiden on the right. Samaras and JVOH up front. Swing good balls in and lets see what happens. Midfield Hartley holding take your pick of attacking mid. Still think its a mistake to leave out Balde.
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Following on from last post
Big jan up front with Samaras
Support from Aiden
Arthur in goal
Let Gordon work out who will be our strongest and most effective thereafter.
This is the time for grit and determination
Hail Hail
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3 in a row, all the stops need pulled out for this
All the bhoys need to stand up and be counted next week, no passengers
Hail Hail
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Unfortunate that Brown does not begin his suspension next week.
How Strachan continues to pick him, I will never know.
If Samaras does not start next week, then I feel that Strachan will deserve all that comes his way.
He told Scott McDonald to tidy up his game today.Maybe McDonald would be in a better position to do this after a REST??
Mr Strachan, it is time that you tidied up your game sir!!
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Balla
I 'stand up' and spend a lot of money for the champions.
Regardless of the outcome of this season I will continue to support the team and if the Club continues with WGS I will still buy my season book and support the club.
What I'm not prepared to do is deceive myself.
My opinions may or may not be correct but I'm entitled to them and I believe they reflect a growing number of the support.
We need better players and better leadership and a fresh start in 2008/09.
Frank
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Mr strachan continues to give us the same old same old , I have firmly came to the conclusion that we need a change of Management at the end of the season, that was dreadful today
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My auld Dad, when I spoke to him after the game, which he hadn't seen, suggested it was a case of 3 going on 10. I suggested 5, at which he laughed. I didn't have the heart to say what I really felt. We were very, very poor, especially the 2 Scotts. Today did little to enthuse me for next week. In fact, I thought Aiden McGeady looked thoroughly exhausted for the last 15 minutes, very worrying, if true. there were very few real positives to take from today, apart from the skill shown in putting the ball in the net. Each was a lovely bit of football.
So, let's hope we improve out of all recognition next Sunday and the ref gives us a fair crack of the whip...
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Paul67
” he's the most overrated man in football management. You or I could win the FA PL while spending £100m p.a. He couldn't without spending £100m p.a.”
That is your opinion Paul, and your well entitled to it, however considering that at Porto he won the Uefa Cup in 2003 and then the Champions League in 2004 with funds not equal to those available to our man, I would have to respectfully disagree.
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For what it's worth. I thought the formation that finished the match gave us more composure and cohesion than we have had for weeks.
Hartley, Sno and Samaras all had the touch and sense of urgency that we have been lacking. Also, they are all hungry players with a strong mentality.
I'd go for it with those guys.
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arsenal take the lead through Sagna
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x 16:36
"Awful, Awful, Awful, Awful, Awful.
No redeeming features from that game whatsoever."
Apart from the 3 goals, 3pts and improved GD it's very hard to spot any flaws in your argument.
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x.
I have a feeling I know exactly how much you spend supporting Celtic.
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serutiku
I respect your opinion mate but if you're happy with a scrappy 3 - 0 on a neutral venue against a a make shift side (who enquired with the SPL about registering their mascot as an emergency goalkeeper) then your expectations are different to mine.
Frank
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As much as it was 3 goals and 3 points ,which is very true, i think anyone that isnt deeply concrned about next week,should be.
If Gordon starts with Naka, Donati and Skippy after his round the world trip he is really asking for it.
Strap on your tin helmet Mr Strachan you might be needing it.
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Hoople - spot on :-)
Oregonbhoy
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bc57
I'll take more of the same old same old from WGS if he delivers the title at the end of the season. Same as last season. Same as the season before.
If,and I accept it's a big if, but if we win three in a row does anyone seriously believe that we can realistically attract a manager who would improve on 3 in a row, two Scottish Cups and two CL last 16's in three seasons - with the relatively scarce resources that Strachan's had? Who is this Manager?
The team aren't playing well - accepted. Do I wish with all my heart that we were steamrollering teams week in week out and with flair? Of course I do. Am I already nervous about next week? Too right I am. But WHO will come to Celtic, work within the resource constraints he would have and improve on what Strachan's achieved?
I sincerely believe the least bad option is to let WGS persevere with the young guys he has brought to the club - let him improve the two Browns, Aiden, Sno, Donati, Samaras etc etc.
I'LL BE STANDING UP FOR CELTIC FOREVER - CHAMPIONS OR NOT.
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C'mon hoople tell me how much.
Nah don't bother. Posters like you appear to think that anyone who criticises the club is a hun.
Four legs good two legs bad
Four legs good two legs bad
Four legs good two legs bad
Four legs good two legs bad
Is that better hoople?
Frank
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Sir Paul
To make myself perfectly clear.
When I wrote, earlier, that in my mind,there remains a question as to if Samaras was an Impact Player, or not....
I should have explained that by an Impact Player I meant a Player who is NEVER used as a STARTER... strictly only to be used as a Player who would appear later on in the game... to...Well... make an Impact!
So I repeat.
I do not know,to tell you the truth, if it would be wise to START. Samaras at Ibrox.
Maybe, to appear as an Impact Player, is his BEST ROLE.
We shall see.
As an afterthought....
At this stage of his young career....
I BELIEVE THAT SNO is DEFINITELY Best suited to be used ONLY, as AN IMPACT PLAYER...
So I would not dream of giving him a STARTING ROLE at Ibrox.
Kojo.
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Drogba equalises for Chelsea. Takes shirt off, runs into the crowd. Booked
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SwanseaBhoy
One or two of the towel chuckers around here could do with a bit of your spirit
The spirit of a Celtic supporter
win,lose or draw!
T67
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Kojo hit the nail on the head with regard to the performance.
Lack of confidence.
When you lack it it cripples you with fear,makes you look as if you have no desire makes you go in to a shell.
We have a young team who need to be encouraged.
Todays game was horrible,pressure and nerves will be factors in the run in for both sides.
We have players who make the difference Aiden's cross for the second today was sublime.
I hope and believe that we will be up for Ibrox.
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x
It's just a hunch, but someone who says they support "the champions" and "the club" but can't bring themselves to say "Celtic" sounds like a non-Celtic supporter to me.
"My opinions may or may not be correct but I'm entitled to them. "
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x - you throwin the towel in already? thats the only awful awful awful awful point here imo
All of our strikers score today away from home.
Another clean sheet
This team is inconsistent due to its youthful inexperience but they have showed they can do it on bigger stages than Ibrox. (last two seasons champ league results were not luck) If we pull off a result next week the confidence we will get will catapult us to the title!
thats my mindset - we are young underdogs and will thrive on it.
keep the faith
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I've backed every Celtic manager in my lifetime even Lou Macari who I couldnae fathom why we took back fae low league Stoke, he was a failure at West Ham and yet we took him even though he held us hostage with his entourage.
I recall kneeling in St Kessogs the day after losing tae the huns tae an alfie conn last minute heider as he out jumped a struggling Daie Hay who had injured his ankle earlier on.
One of the parishioners in front of me had the Sunday papers on the seat and the headline was Macari wanting tae leave.
Lots of rumours about why he wanted out and Jock doing as much as he could to retain him, a bit similar tae WGS and WSM.
Bob Shankly took him down to Liverpool and the headlines were Liverpool Lou, nae chance he was tapped by a previous Scotland manager and went tae Old Trafford.
Lou Macari was only interested in himself.
Celtic fhans don't like their heroes to leave and have often booed them on their return.
My ould father-in-law once told me that even Jimmy Delaney when he returned back north tae Falkirk was jeered when appearing at Parkheid, even though the club let him leave so he could have a big pay day before his time was up.
And yet I backed wee Lou when he returned even though we all knew this was a dying board's last hurrah.
I backed Jock Brown when he arrived even though I heard him when he thought he was off camera asking "how did the boys get on", not the bhoys BTW.
I'll back WGS all the way until it's mathematically impossible tae retain the title or else we win it.
Rumblings on other boards seem tae suggest that he's for the Joe the Toff this summer, snyde on Thursday had a failed Celtic Boys Club goalie and Michelle McMars Bars alleged "boyfriend" urging
him to go, and yet on the same station Andy Walker reckons he deserves another season.
He must be doing something right for this urgency by those who are not for us.
When MON arrived we were so fed up not winning that we were prepared to put up with his style as long as it brought trophies, after his only trophyless season we were delighted that he stayed and it paid off, cannae say I had the same feeling about 2005, I was glad he left.
But for all the MON supporters and WGS haters lets not forget that MON was instrumental in the wee mhan being offered the position.
The huns this season will put up with wallies negative football as long as they're winning trophies.
And it's this negative football that's driving our fhans away as every team that comes tae play us adopt the same policy, mibbees that's why we score more goals away fae hame.
Next week we are the away side and wallie will play the same formation, it will be frustrating but we have tae dig in, just like today.
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Drogba scores again
pesky pesky pesky
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C'mon people,
It was a truly awful performance. The only redeeming features were the 3 goals and 3 points. Our build up is so slow, Aiden has started running in straight lines into the corners again, Keep it simple Aiden - you don't have to beat defenders everytime.Despite the criticism Naka is receiving I think he was the only one on the pitch who was comfortable on the ball - and he was always in a position to receive a pass.
Would like to see Mick and GC step forwatd 15 yards with the ball and play into feet but what we really lacked was urgency and movement. We are extremely easy to defend against.
As for next week I'd keep Sam as an impact sub and boot the rest of them up the arse before they go out!!
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Well there you go; 3 points and three goals. We have started the countdown, and all systems are going, well not all systems but they will be when we have won 3 in a row. I think, just like about all of us, that Sammy Samaras will play against the Fod, the question is from the 1st min or no? No matter, he will be there and will cause panic in their back four or back five, at least he will be a pain in their backside. Certainly come next week, Celtic will get a welcome break from frustrating football; the onus won’t be on us to try and break through a rearguard for 70 odd mins, it will be an open game of tight football, and I expect Celtic to win seeing that we have the talent (and with Sammy), the pace to pick them off.
But, back to today’s game. We were on a no-win situation and even with a 3 – 0 victory, we are not really satisfied. We have played similarly and scored nothing and gained nothing. Today we got what we wanted – 3 points and as a bonus our 3 strikers got the goals, that’s pleasing in any man’s language. Surely now it is time that we pick up our performance, and I for one am glad we have the Fod to face to help us on our improvement curve. I can’t take any more of these dour games.
Hail Hail
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I dont think he'll have to boot anyone up the a**e ...
Walters Assaulters should be able to do that job for him.
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My dear,dear,dear friend TerryO
I am delighted that we are in concurrence, in this important matter , regarding Celtic's Loss of Confidence...it's kith and it's kin.
On today's showing we have still got a long way to go... from re-capturing our former... swagger.
Nevertheless,today's improved performance, did earn a meagre crumb of hope, that we are at last on the road to halting our slow slide, into oblivion.
We did move up the bed a bit...just a bit,mind you...
But, a 3-0 victory is a 3-0 victory.
Mebbe, we will surprise ourselves at Ibrox..
Last week I was so depressed and disappointed...
After today... I am feeling much bettah.
Kojo.
yer pal....who is with ye tae the end.
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Back from the game.
It was not very enjoyable, to be honest. Too slow in building up play in the first half but we had a few quicker attacks second half. Our crowd were quite nervous though the young ones behind the Gretna keeper's goal in the 2nd half kept up a steady stream of singing and encouragement.
We may not have given our confidence much of a boost today but we've kept our options alive. I'd be happy to see Samaras start; why can't Skippy be an impact sub?
Passable performances from McManus, Samaras and Robson today. Good effort from Aiden and Naylor. The rest can improve between now and next Saturday. The atmosphere there will be totally different. I'll take the same result though, a 0:3 away win.
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Final score at Stamford Bridge , Chelsea 2 - Arsenal 1.
I wonder if Wayne Bridge fancies a wee spell in Glasgow next season?
Hail Hail
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Terry
I agree we were nervous today but is it really because they are a young team?
The Celtic [does that make you feel better Hoople? J ]) starting line up were all 25 or over with the exception of Brown and McGeady.
JVOH, Naka and Robson are 30 this year.
Our youngest player was Aiden who is 22 on 4 April.
I’m not sure how you categorise a team as young but 9 players 25 and over including 3 ‘veterans’ doesn’t seem to me to be young.
I wish I knew why we are so nervous (there are good players there) but I don’t think age is the strongest reason.
Frank
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Terry/Kojo on Thursday I wrote a massive missive which got lost in cyber space however one of the comments was that goal scoring was all about confidence and you don't regain it sitting on the bench which is why I was delighted that all our 3 strikers scored today.
BTW what a player Didier Drogba is and to think we could have had him for nothing only for his good friend Momo tae tell him wasn't Celtic class.
Probably have got booed anyway ala big Evander.
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Stodgy starter and and unimaginative main course..
But the desert provided food for thought.
What will I take form that?
Apart from three points and three goals from three forwards,
I will take the Hopeful Sign that our Anxiety is now behind us...
We will know soon enough.
Roll on the Man with The Plan...
PS
Seems even GS thinks Charlie Chuckles' use of vocabulary has made an Impact
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6 o'clock weather forcast for the CQN
5-day Weather forcast for the next few days on the CQN. Tonight there will be blustery winds and squalls along with a heavy shower of Mineshafters mixed with Towel Throwers, this will continue well into the afternoon tomorrow with a few Hail, Hail showers. By the late afternoon tomorrow the sun will try poke through the doom and gloom for a period of time. Improving weather forcast for Tuesday and Wednesday with only interspersing gloomy clouds. For Thursday and Friday more positive climate in the CQN with the Sunny temperature reaching a high on Friday afternoon. Next weekends weather is a bit unclear as there is storm brewing just of the coast and could come inland on Saturday. Where the storm lands is still unclear at the moment, it will either hit the east-end or the southside around 2;30pm.
MichaelFish CSC
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TontineTim 17.41
Well said.
Hope Tinytim and a few other towel chuckers have a skwatch at it.
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Can anyone tell me the two pieces of news Chic Young had for Rangers tosay?
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Kojo i'm also with you re Samaras he looks like an impact player but the a couple of starts is not enough to know for sure.
I suspect that the decision on Samaras or McDonald for the starting berth will only be made when the reaction to traveling and playing at altitude is assesed.
Samaras playing just off the front looks like a good tool to have in the bag.
I hope the players get a team talk that stirs the soul.
They will get unconditional support from the hoops in the stand.
As they step on that grass,ultimately it has to come from within.
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PJBHOYNYC
I will take the Hopeful Sign that our Anxiety is now behind us...
That probably sums up the first 70 minutes when most of our players played like they had nappies on.
The final third was better. Hartley gave us an anchor in midfield and sno more composure.
Samaras gave impact and a conundrum do we drop skippy next week. Now I know it's a bit rich being hard on a player who scores so much but yet again i thought he looked jaded and his first touch and distribution was poor.
This game was always going to be a hurdle to overcome.
I will be honest i fear we may get humped next week if we play like this but my heart tells me this was just the first step on an exciting 10 stop journey so roll on saturday.
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We were much better when Sno and Hartley came on. At least retained possession and tried to play ball around.
McGeady escaped the shackles to provide two goals.
Robson not got it in central midfield.
Brown did his usual headless chicken act and got his customary booking.
Why does our manager persist in playing our two best ball players on the wing ( Naka and Aiden) but plays two previously wide players ( Brown and Robson) in the middle?
Either Naka or Aiden should play in a number 10 free role against Rangers, similar to Diego for Werder against them. His touch was out at Ibrox, but he gave them the runaround in Germany. Either of these two has the ability to play the role, and it would be a tactical surprise for the "Manager of the Year elect".
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Are Celtic managers ever given a, "war chest"?
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x, off course you are entitled to your opinion and that has to be respected. My point is that we are still in the title race, our goal difference is 3 better than it was earlier today and the outcome of the season is very much in our own hands.
Much has been made of rangers recent form, but they are grinding out results, just as we did today, we are not up against a juggernaut that is crushing all in it's path, we are up against a team that is set up to grind out results in the most unspectacular fashion, and if Dundee Utd and Partick can expose flaws in their system, then I'm pretty sure we can too.
I see no reason to throw in the towel.
It's time for us to play our part and not wait for an opportunity to cry 'I told you so' should we fail in the end!
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lurgan53
I think the Rangers news was about David Murray giving them all a free trip to Lisbon. A free ticket with every over-priced charter ticket booking. Don't know what his second item was.
What did annoy me was Chico's comments on Celtic fans and WGS after the match today. He claimed that he had spoken with some Celtic-supporting mates (Story's credibility is already heading South)who confirmed to him that WGS has never been accepted by a major section of the Celtic support because "he was not Celtic minded, fact!"
Richard Gordon, after establishing what Chico meant by Celtic minded, tried to gently tease him that he had never heard the like from Celtic fans but Chico stuck to his guns.
So now we have a badge of shame below mineshafting and towel propulsion.
Come on, own up! Who's a friend of Chico?
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My dear Kojo 17:33,
that was one of the rare times when I felt I could read one of your posts without getting brain damage. I thank you.
Interesting comment, when should Sammy play? I too think he should start at the 2nd half, and make his impact throughout a whole 45 mins.
I also have the feeling we should play Evander as well, but only later on if things are still 0 – 0. And then…………… IMPACT the bassas :-)
Hail Hail
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Gweedorebhoy 18.15
"my heart tells me this was just the first step on an exciting 10 stop journey so roll on saturday."
Well said your heart !
Looks Our Artur may be in for a
[not that he wasn't already]
torrid time at Ibrox next Saturday-
Artur and friends sing The Holy Goalie Song
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CQN Easter Sunday Puzzler !
What is the connection between the following three headlines?
1. Gers' goalie's Bentley trashed!!
2. Swarthy Vandal wore Blazer !
3. Spurs want to Replace Robinson.
answers on a postcard please.
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My dear,dear,dear friend TontineTim
I read your particular submission to which you are referring.
You soitenly did make that shrewd observation... that our problem was Celtic's lack of confidence, in themselves.
Today's game was Celtic's best performance for ages... or so it seemed.. as far as scoring goals was concerned.
Forget,Celtic's dismal approach play.
It is goals that count.
We took our chances... I do not recall any sitters being missed.
Mebbe, a half sitter... but all in all we are looking much bettah.
A lack of scoring,once again would have been a real downer.
Things are looking up...
So...what the Heck...
In retrospect.. Today's turn around in regaining our shooting boots, may be the match on which we started our longed for come-back.
You nevah can tell!
Kojo.
yer pal.... who likes ye.
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Yes, it was three vital points and the scoreline did improve the goal average.
I am thankful for that, but have major reservations about the way we played for at least half the game.
Apart from an exciting late cameo from Samaras this largely turgid display did not fill me with optimism for Ibrox.
The build-up is pedestrian, the passing wayward and the commitment questionable.
For 40 minutes I thought Celtic were complacent, lethargic and disjointed.
Why is it that we start games at such a lackadaisical tempo?
A route one goal which went from Boruc, to JVOH to McDonald changed the perspective of the game.
But our defending was both nervy and unconvincing and but for a glaring miss by a makeshift Gretna side they would have got back to 1-1.
Brown's booking does not really bother me because I think we have bought a pig in a poke and headless one at that.
To have any chance of winning at Ibrox I think Samaras must start.
But I am not confident that Strachan will make the right decision.
I was disgusted by a Celtic fan who brandished some notes at a Gretna player as he was about to take a throw in front of the travelling support.
Some Celtic fans laughed but I don't think it is funny to take the Michael out of players who haven't been paid in recent weeks. Hun behaviour in my honest opinion.
I have absolutely no problem with Irish Republican songs and would defend the right to sing about our heritage because there is no way these songs are sectarian.
But I am quite sure that some of the songs sung today which came over loud and clear on Setanta will have been brought to the attention of the Scottish footballing authorities.
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