TITLE: Celtic v Rangers, Match Reports, 27 April 2008 AUTHOR: Paul67 DATE: 4/27/2008 10:59:00 AM ----- BODY:

Match reports will appear below.

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minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:34 COMMENT-BODY:Hunbelievable they are down, lets keep them there -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Coneybhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:36 COMMENT-BODY:didn't even think we played that great today, makes it even better.
Boruc may get lifted for the t-shirt, is he not on a police caution? Good laugh though after the crap on that banner at ibrox.
Magic result. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:38 COMMENT-BODY:What did the shirt say I missed it celebrating? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dub-tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:44 COMMENT-BODY:mincey,

it had a picture of John Paull II and "God Bless the Pope"... could be a best seller.

mcdonald - outstanding.
robson - excellent.
caldwell - absolutely brilliant. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

thebhoydaveTOKYO COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:44 COMMENT-BODY:AB's T = god bless the pope

nothing doing here.

tbdT
onthesakicsc -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pastyface COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:46 COMMENT-BODY:strach says mick's got a tight calf. O'Dea had a hernia op 2 1/2 weeks ago.

I like that boy -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Ignatius J. Reilly COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:48 COMMENT-BODY:Great result and fighting performance from the Hoops. Rangers are running on empty and will drop more points. Celtic must not drop the ball by dropping any points in the run-in.

Don't worry about Artur's T-Shirt. It said "God Bless the Pope" with a picture of the Pontiff. However, it wasn't negative against any religion or religious figure, so he cannot be touched legally for provocative behaviour, although the usual suspect might give it a go. They will only look stupid if they do.

God bless Celtic.

God bless the Holy Goalie. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dub-tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:50 COMMENT-BODY:what a difference a week makes. last hun game, you couldnt find a penalty taker, today the players were fighting each other to take it!

the holy goalie will be lambasted. he'll be called an idiot. he'll be told he's disrespectful to the late pontiff. he'll be hounded.

but he, and we, wont be beaten. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Tony Bananas COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:51 COMMENT-BODY:Was it not around this time of year that JPII passed away? Perhaps a tribute. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:52 COMMENT-BODY:Rangers' ploy in the first half was to play every ball high straight at Hinkel.
It was working a little too.
Maybe they know Naka would not cover a knock down no matter who won the ball.
Something to watch. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dixiedeanssideboards COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:54 COMMENT-BODY:All we can do is win our remaining games. Keep on keeping on. Pressure and more pressure!! Our pride has been restored so whatever happens a marker has been laid down for next season. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pastyface COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:56 COMMENT-BODY:he died early april two years ago. the funeral I think was on my wedding day -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Стахановец COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:56 COMMENT-BODY:minceyheidman:

They did the exact same when McCulloch was fit, and continued it against Fiorentina with Whittaker on the left. It shows how one-dimensional they are when they have to take their biggest free player, a right-back, and put him on the left-wing so as to carry on playing the same tactic. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Stoir Mha Chroi COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:56 COMMENT-BODY:Gentlemen (and Ladies)

I have no idea who is going to win this years league, if I did , my house would be on it.

But I do know this – right at this moment in time, this minute, just as the huns are taking off their boots in the away changing room, they’ve got what they think is a frog in their throats. It is not a frog at all, it is constipated bile and lord I hope it burns.

The recriminations, the accusations, the insults, the - you’re not good enoughs - Star wars has got nought on the away dressing room as we sit and enjoy.

NO SURRENDER oh! Okay I can kop that – but boss – what about capitulation from a pile of crap. Were good at that.

I blame the protestant schools for not educating their pupils the difference between frogs and testicles.

There are no renditions of Derrys Walls, no up to their knees in Fenian blood, no mock huddles or establishment party. None.

They are gutted. They are morally skint and even their brothers in cheathoots are abandoning them.

Faith, no matter who wins the league… FAITH.

One more step on the road to redemption.

One more step for those who believe.

Sean South - you had something to say??????????

Somebody grab my leg ‘cause I’ve left this earth.

GIRUY you mankey minging mob of pretenders. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pastyface COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 14:58 COMMENT-BODY:Winningemmell's towel retreival scheme is going into overdrive -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:00 COMMENT-BODY:Стахановец
I appreciate that but it did cause us some problems, just pointing it out.
Hinkel improved in the second half. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dub-tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:01 COMMENT-BODY:if we win on saturday and the huns fail to take the full 3pts against hibs, their collective bowels will collapse. next weekend cant come around quickly enough... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:02 COMMENT-BODY:Skippy was a team player today, he had a few chances today to his hattrick but either passed to a team mate or took the ball into the corner to waste time. Very impressed with the way Celtic ran down the last 5 minutes.

Caldwell was excellent again as I have been saying he has been one of our most consistent players since the beginning of January. It is heartening to see some of the GC haters coming around to the fact.

Robson had a great second half, a lot of us was moaning wheb we signed him but he can tackle, defend, head, good at taking set plays, score and play several positions.

Chick Young just defended Artur's T-Shirt as someone e-mailed Radio Scotland to say Artur should be banned for the Season. Chick said it showed that the person that e-mailed has the problem.

I hope a lot of posters don't pull a back muscle bending over to pick up their towels. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Стахановец COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:04 COMMENT-BODY:mincey:

It certainly did, it wasn't until we set up to defend the second ball that things improved.

Naka also had a quiet game, but for the last 20 minutes he was immense, showed a lot of composure. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Curly COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:04 COMMENT-BODY:I am overjoyed this afternoon. I cannot wait to go into the office tomorrow and stare down the huns.

Did anyone watching on Sultana tv notice that our biggest supporter was Terry Butcher? On the Eberdeen "goal" last week, after listening to McLean and Burley spouting their nonsense, he replied on the fact that the Celtic players stopped playing, and that if teh whistle hadn't gone, Bobo would probably have thrown himself in front of the ball.

On this week's game, and the penalty that was given -words to the effect "the tackle was perfectly good, if he was playing rugby"!.

More power to the converted Tel!

They are filling their breeks now - come on Celtic, win the rest of your games and the that nice trophy will stay where it belongs.

Lycur -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

lurgan53 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:07 COMMENT-BODY:I never - ever - ever - ever want to hear a bad word again about Gary Caldwell!

The stick this man has had to take from his own fans and he still shows, still takes responsibility and keeps putting in good performances. He deserves -- RESPECT!!! No - one has earned it more. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Стахановец COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:09 COMMENT-BODY:lurgan:

I think it was fairly significant that Caldwell took the captains armband when McManus went off. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Kano COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:09 COMMENT-BODY:That was good.

Very good.

Gary Caldwell.

Perhaps you are as good as "you think you are".

Wee Scott McDonald had a blinder too.

And Barry Robson.

SPL fodder indeed.

Mon the Tic.

This mob will break.It is up to us not to.

Show us the same heart,and it will be ours for the taking.

MFA,Sean South,awaiting your obituaries for our team and manager. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Stoir Mha Chroi COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:11 COMMENT-BODY:I'm knackered; I'm going to my bed, but I have one last word to share with you:-

HOPE -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

DeeCee COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:12 COMMENT-BODY:Craig Patterson sounds as if he is about to burst into tears at any second on Radio Scotland. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

logger 'GG COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:13 COMMENT-BODY:Off to mass with a BIG BIG smile on my face and a spring in my step.

We may not win the title this year, but we are making Rangers win it if they can.

NO SURRENDER indeed.

'GG -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:15 COMMENT-BODY:Just was talking to my cousin who was at the game, he was on his way to Babbity's talking to me when he walked passed Zander Diamond wearing a Celtic scarf, all I can hear on the phone was Celtic fans saying "you better beat that lot when you next play them Zander". -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dub-tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:15 COMMENT-BODY:bbc and other forums going into meltdown re boruc's t-shirt. apparently he's a bigot for wearing the shirt. that, and he should be banned for the remainder of the season.

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh artur boruc, the holy goalie... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ItaliaBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:17 COMMENT-BODY:watched the game in bar alpino, barga, toscana. great spot if you are ever in that part of te world. the town hall across the square has a hoops flag with "you will never walk alone" on it flying from the roof.

brilliant.

on the game itself i thought we were shaky for much of the first half but played well in the second. jvoh was treading a thin line and it was right to bring him off. I think if samaras showed a wee bit more urgency he would be a tremendous player.

well done calswell, odea, robson (eventually), mcgeady and skippy. All stand-outs for me today.

Will we win the league? To be honest, my head still says no, but we are really asking questions of them now.

Well done all concerned!

Alora,, vino rosso o vino bianco, o una bicchierra di qualquecosa piu forte!? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Beijingcelt COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:17 COMMENT-BODY:McGrory for Arsenal, Sean South et al. Please come on here and acknowledge a good win today, and give GS some credit. I find it rather sad that you appear to take no joy from great days like today, and we only hear from you after poor performances. Come on guys, restore my faith in you as Celtic supporters. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

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Abbot of Clonmacnois COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:21 COMMENT-BODY:Tremendous strength from the defence in the 2nd 45 today. First half, nowhere, 2nd - great strength.

We now move on to the next big challenge on Saturday. All of us together.

You never give up, no matter what. Never. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Penalty For Rangers COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:21 COMMENT-BODY:Firstly that is one of the best Celtic results against the Huns in many a year.
I thought Gordon was out thought early on by Walte Mitty but like Martin my God he actually sorted out the team tactically and from about 35 minutes on we were the better team .
Big thanks to Scott McDonald who hasn't being playing great had a fantastic game for the Hoops. I thought they all got to grips with them eventually and considering what is still up for stake that is guts and all the rest.
I'm one of the most proudest people in the world tonight.
Absolutely brilliant performance and if we keep it going you just never can tell.

Hail hail from a happy man in Sydney -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Beijingcelt COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:21 COMMENT-BODY:Fhootball 3 - Anti Football 2

Believe!!! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:23 COMMENT-BODY:http://www.justin.tv/mwb67
On right now check it out. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dub-tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:23 COMMENT-BODY:i'm watching the game again on setanta ireland. when caldwell headed the corner and it deflected off cousin for another corner, caldwell wasnt complaining of handball, he was complaining about whittaker holding his arm and pulling him to the ground. blatant penalty!!

add that to daily playing basket ball in the 2nd half, der huns should count themselves lucky it was only 3 we scored! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Fabrizio COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:24 COMMENT-BODY:Stoir Mha Chroi 14.56

Congrats on an excellent post. Sums it all up beautifully.

KTF,

Fabrizio (who took 4/1 from P Power a few weeks ago!) -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

steelica COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:26 COMMENT-BODY:Bhoys

What a game. I thought we didn't turn up for the first 35 mins, but then outplayed them for the rest of the game.

Nakamura, Robson and McDonald all excellent. But the man I said should have been captain at the begining of the season was quite outstanding. Gary Caldwell stepped up to the mark and gave no quarter. MOTM in my opinion was GC but Skippy would always get it for his two brilliant goals.

3-2 flattered them.

I loved Under Pressure being played at the final whistle.

Squeaky bum time indeed!!!!!!!

Had to laugh at Uncle Walter..."thought the referee handled the game well...only a couple of controversial decisions." -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:26 COMMENT-BODY:I thought WGS got his substitions spot on. I was questioning taking Hartley of for Skoosh, I thought that maybe Naka should have come off, but the last 15 minutes of the game Naka controlled a lot of the play, besides Hartley was already on a yellow, so if need be it would be better for Skoosh to take yellow in the centre of the pitch.

Stand up for Strachan, Stand up for the Champions -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Alobundy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:28 COMMENT-BODY:No quarter asked for, none given. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

monthetic COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:31 COMMENT-BODY:Fantastic performance by Scott MacDonald today! Lots of guts from Robson and Caldwell today
- well done.

ONWARDS WITH GORDON STRACHAN! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

bournesouprecipe COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:32 COMMENT-BODY:just in from the game

This is the one getting belted out by Celtic fans the world over

hail hail -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

steelica COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:34 COMMENT-BODY:Narrowboat Tim

The manager got it bang on in the second half. He called the right decisions. I too was questioning the decision to take off Hartley. But he called it spot on.

Anyway in to work with a smile in the morning.

That's Why We're Champions....... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:35 COMMENT-BODY:http://101greatgoals.magnify.net/item/8671LTBD66HGK4J4

1-0 skippy -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:36 COMMENT-BODY:http://101greatgoals.magnify.net/item/LVVYSJ4103PKBR4T

2-2 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:37 COMMENT-BODY:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D3TcBLn8ho

3-2 robbo get in there.... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:40 COMMENT-BODY:steelica

I agree with you %100, but they will be still posters on here that will say that Celtic won in spite of what WGS did as it was the players that won it or the huns gave up or that WGS got lucky. For some they will never give WGS any credit, just like some of our fans will never admit that Caldwell is any good. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dub-tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:41 COMMENT-BODY:i love the song choices of the celtic dj. i remember him playing "the sweetest thing" by u2 at the end of a hun game, and the leaving crowd were sining "the swedish thing" after henrik bagged a couple.

in my local back home, a few years ago, we were all in there after we had defeated the huns and we were in jovial mood. it was a mixed pub and there was a good number of celtic fans and a smattering of rangers fans. in walks bazzabhoy's uncle, and he makes his way straight to the dukebox, which was quiet at this stage. within 10secs, roy orbison's "it's over" quickly reverberated around the boozer. our celebrations stepped up a notch! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

minceyheidman COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:46 COMMENT-BODY:I was at Mark Hughes' testimonial and things weren't going quite so rosy for us at that time prior to the game.
The dj at old trafford played "things can only get better" and it was deafening by the celtic fans.
We are a very special bunch.... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

tornachilles COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:46 COMMENT-BODY:Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a Heaven for?
-- Robert Browning

Gary Caldwell has always struck me as a winner. As Mark McGhee said, GS can’t afford players who are the “finished article”. But with a bit of patience he (and we the fans) can nurture a few who get pretty close. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

steelica COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:47 COMMENT-BODY:Narrowbhoat Tim

I concur. There are some who wrote both the manager and GC off from the very start. Yes they have both made mistakes...but when they get it right then the plaudits are well deserved. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon_J COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:48 COMMENT-BODY:I've no nails left, little skin on my fingers and my blood pressure is through the roof. But do I care?

There is no sweeter feeling than winning against the odds. First win from behind in so many years. Two penalties in a row. Two sendings off in a row. Does it get any better? The tide has turned and we now have the momentum, while their wheels are coming off.

Now if Fiorentina can put them on Thursday ...

And on Arthur - as an athiest I believe in freedom of religious expression for everyone. Players cross themselves and wear religious icons all over the world and no one gives a damn. It's only in this sad little country that it is an issue. Scotland's Shame indeed. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

steelica COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:51 COMMENT-BODY:Gordon J

I am similarly an aetheist. If this gets an negative press then Scotland's One Nation Many Cultures tag will look very tarnished. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon_J COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:55 COMMENT-BODY:Atheist even - you knew what I meant...

Spelling doesn't matter here on cloud nine! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

steelica COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:57 COMMENT-BODY:Curly

You mentioned Terry Butcher giving fair analysis. I think his road to redemption started long ago. I haven't read his book but I did read some serialisation of it. He claimed his wife saved him from being engulfed in the bigotry and that it was far worse from the Ipox side. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

StMichael'sBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:58 COMMENT-BODY:Rangers' last five results:

Dundee Utd 3-3 Rangers
Celtic 2-1 Rangers
Rangers 1-1 St. Johnstone (aet Rangers win 4-3 on pens)
Rangers 0-0 Fiorentina
Celtic 3-2 Rangers

I don't think that is championship winning form.

If we win the remaining three matches (a big "if") I think the title could be ours. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

winningemmell COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 15:59 COMMENT-BODY: www.towelretrieval.com

You throw 'em, we'll show 'em

Hail Hail

WG -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

GerryAdams'Beard COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:00 COMMENT-BODY:Great performance today - maybe the football wasn't fantastic, but the desire was there. Momentum is with us again and maybe things are beginning to unravel for the FOD. I'm just glad we didn't write our manager or our players off when things weren't going so well...

3 games to 3 in a row. Hail Hail!

PS - I agree with fholks' comments re Artur. Credit to Chick Young, by the way, if that's what he said. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

steelica COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:01 COMMENT-BODY:GAB

I heard Chic on the way home. That was exactly what he said. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon_J COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:03 COMMENT-BODY:Yes, for once wee Chic was absolutely right.

Did I just type that?? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Joe COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:04 COMMENT-BODY:Apologies for posting negatively on a day like today, but did anyone else spot McDonald's reaction to McManus's joining in of the celebrations after his second goal, something is seriously not right there or cheap beer makes you look way too deeply into things. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:05 COMMENT-BODY:When I lived in North America it is quite common to see players in American sports whip of their shirts to reveal some religious message, nobody ever gets upset just in this country.

Myself I'm an agnostic deslexic, I ponder all the time "is there a dog" (the old ones are the best).

I will be praying for Blessed Martin's Villa to win today as I put a £5 treble on Celtic, Blackburn and Villa to win, it pays £92.25 to win, come on Wee Shaun and Stan.

On Artur, lets face it he wore the T-Shirt to wind up the Huns, God Bless Him for that. I just love it, keep on doing it. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

steelica COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:07 COMMENT-BODY:Chic Young also interviewed Skippy at the end and Scott brown walked past. There was a bit of banter and Young replied "See you Scott, I only interview first team players!"

That'll be Skoosh fired up for the last three games. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

setting free the bears COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:07 COMMENT-BODY:Got back from the game 45 mins ago but first chance to get on the computer. Haven't read previous posts so apologies if I'm repeating what others have said.

I attended today with my voice completely shot. However the boy next to me came in on crutches, so he did my share of the singing and I did his share of the dancing, so all is good.

It is easy to be magnanimous in victory but Edward U's team played well in the first half today. Their goals were gifted easily but they passed the ball with confidence and supported each others' runs. Our crowd were quietened and their players were cruising until Skippy scored that second goal. I'll say this now that his beautiful second goal turned this season on its head.

Rankers did not show up in the same way in the second half. Celtic were great and outplayed, outfought and outran them. Fitness showed too.

I still have no voice so I have foresworn the pub as I cannot speak my usual mince. I'll just have to bore you lot instead.

Although Skippy's second was a defining moment, I think we have anointed the new official hunskelper in Barry Robson. He is so much better than I expected him to be.

Life is good just now but we still have 3 big cup finals to play. I have confidence in the away fixtures and their atmosphere. I worry that we may let the atmosphere drop in our final home game like we did against Aberdeen. Anyway, Life is good even if I can't sing just now.

I'm sure one of you can sing a song for me. I'm still prepared to dance. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

bambi COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:17 COMMENT-BODY:The bhoys showed real character today, it would have been easy to have folded after they took the lead but we showed great spirit, heart and a word that Gordon likes to use...Bravery.

One of today's defining moments was Paul Hartleys challenge on Ferguson. They were rattled beyond belief by that, their composure left the building at that point, because they had no one who was big enough to do it back. Big Jan also showed a bit of nastiness in his challenge with the joker who is Faye. (Imagine inviting the City of London police to look at you by signing that dud.)

Gary Caldwell was immense in that 2nd half, didn't lose a challenge. He is showing remarkable bravery every week by trying to play football with some of our support turning on him after 1 wasted pass.

Good on you Gary, you're a better player than you think you are.

Looking forward to Sean South's dissection of our team tonight as he promised. Don't keep the powder dry Brian, give us your enlightning thoughts on all things Celtic and your infatuation with Walter Smith. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Parkheadcumsalford COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:18 COMMENT-BODY:I am now calm enough to tring a sentence or two together. My last wfforts got lost in cyberspace.

Thank you, Celtic, for restoring pride in the jersey. It is obvious to us all that everyone is giving their all. A special thanks should be going from each and every Celtic fan to Gary Caldwell, after the nonsense he has had to put up with.

Still, as I said a couple of weeks ago, I think Barry Robson should have the captain's armband. He has been tremendous for us. He might just be the person to bring on Scott Brown.

Still, I hope our manager and all at Celtic Park enjoy the week and get their reward by winning our remaining games and thereby stoking up the pressure on Ed's mob.

Here's to Fierenze and the Hibees winning this week. That is the stuff of dreams. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

hoopla COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:20 COMMENT-BODY:God Bless everyone on here!

This is a day for celebration - and also a day, I think, for the formerly-fainthearted to step up to the plate.

I was uncertain about Scott McDonald when we signed him: and I was wrong.

Now, while the mood is right, can we have one of Gary Caldwell's detractors up on the stage please?

Or just how long a run of good performances is it going to take? ; )

HAIL HAIL! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

newsletter COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:22 COMMENT-BODY:Terrific fighting performance from the lads.

Most Rangers fans I know are absolutely terrified about the run in and with good reason. They have been critical of the football Walter has served up but now they are questioning his tactics as well.

They also have major selection problems and a tired squad. In times like these the old heads need to keep calm and the young legs have to do the running for them. Rangers three sets of freshest legs - Burke, Naismith and Whittaker are now not available for crucial games.

As for the old heads going down - witness the body language of Weir, Ferguson and Dailly as they left the pitch today.

Add to that - their 1st choice goalie is out, there is fighting behind the scenes, they haven't won in five, Cousin doesn't want to be there, Darcheville is knackered and most of their remaining games are away from Ibrox.

The remnants still left available to them include

- A Bosman from St Mirren
- A journeymen striker from Dundee
- A Fulham reserve
- A West Ham reserve
- A guy that couldn't cut it at Nottm Forest
- A Blackburn reserve midfielder currently on police bail
- The former 2nd choice keeper at Ipswich

Ouch

Celtic now need to focus on their own performances. If we win all three, we will win the league

Hail Hail -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

the long wait is over COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:26 COMMENT-BODY:Brilliant stuff today

Not the best weve ever played but who cares?

Ive criticised Gary Caldwell aplenty on here and elsewhere but I thought he was IMMENSE today and say what you like about him the boy NEVER , NEVER hides.

Hail Hail

TLWIO -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

deeping_celtic COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:33 COMMENT-BODY:That was one glorious game today.

Rangers gave us their best shot and played as well at Celtic Park as they have done this decade, and yet we take the points.

Our bigger, younger and better squad may or may not win the title. They will definitely win it next year though. No more hoodoos. No more Indian signs. Smith has lost back to back against us for the first time. I don't think it will be the last.

Skippy, Caldwell and Barry quite correctly getting the plaudits, but in the last 20 mins, it was Naka who showed real class; keeping the ball and stopping them build any momentum.

It's my birthday tomorrow. Thank you bhoys for the early pressie.

Hail Hail -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

derbyshirebhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:34 COMMENT-BODY:Walter had never lost back to back matches in 39 against Celtic -till today. So that's another first for Gordon Strachan. Who's got the indian sign over who now I wonder? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Serutiku COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:36 COMMENT-BODY:Thanks to the players, Gordon and the backroom staff for todays result - ya done good guys!

Special mention in dispatches to Gary Caldwell for all the abuse you've taken, standing tall, taking it on the chin, and answering your critics back with outstanding performances on the pitch - well done sir!

Commendations to Skippy - thought you were a busted flush - apologies. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

hoopla COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:37 COMMENT-BODY:TLWIO -

Thank you sir - he was great, wasn't he?

And as you say, even when he's not, he's still standing up to be counted...

Personally, I think if we can win our last three games, the title will be coming home. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Стахановец COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:39 COMMENT-BODY:Couldn't resist having a wee peek at the level-headed forum on FollowFollow, needless to say meltdown would be an understatement!

Boruc's shirt, all the handball decisions they didn't get, McDonald actually fouled Broadfoot at the penalty, everyone cancelling Setanta because they are biased and love Celtic, and how the SPL will do whatever it takes to deny them the league this year.

It defies belief. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

caeser1967 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:39 COMMENT-BODY:A difficult afternoon for both fullbacks , think naylor leads a charmed life walking back into team. Wilson had looked steady.
Herr Hinkel had a very poor game today.

Fair play to Caldwell super 2nd half, struggled a bit 1st half against elbows cousin, but got to grips with him 2nd half and was excellent.

Captain Ned was running the show, whoever chopped him down, well done! his influence in the game decreased after this and Celtic took control.

Let hope skippy's got his confidence and shooting boots back and we might still have half a chance. The other 2 dont look like weighing in with ,any goals at the moment.

And well done to the hoalie goalie for his cameo at the end. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:41 COMMENT-BODY:"Ah-ah, I know what you're thinking, punk. You're thinking, 'Did he fire six shots or only five?' And to tell you the truth, I've forgotten myself in all this excitement. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, PUNK?"

HarryCallaghanCSC -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:43 COMMENT-BODY:Anybody got a link to a clip of Boruc at the end of the game? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:45 COMMENT-BODY:A nation stunned and here´s the proof

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/7369916.stm -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

mncelt COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:48 COMMENT-BODY:Still not feeling back to normal some 2hrs after the game. Maybe I'll start drinking early today:)

The second goal was the turning point today. Robson's play in the build up was immense, bossing both Davis and Ferguson in the middle before laying the ball off. Aiden also did well to pick him moment to play the ball to McD. Skippy had no right scoring from there but what a finish.

The Hun played as well as they have all season for 35 minutes and went into the dressing room with nothing to show for it. They came out for the second half demoralised. Our Bhoys in the second half were superb. Some good possession football, solid defending and magnificent attitude all round. What a shame we had that bad spell over Xmas and beyond. We should be well clear in the league by now.

The huns next game is crucial. A win will get them back on track but if Hibs can take a point then panic will set in.

Well done to WGS today. Another inspired performance. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

setting free the bears COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:48 COMMENT-BODY:caesar1967

"The other 2 dont look like weighing in with ,any goals at the moment."

erm, Samaras scored in the last game and JVOH in the game before that. One game without a goal does not constitute a drought unless you're a Scottish tabloid writer. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon_J COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:50 COMMENT-BODY:It may not have been the best football we have played, but heart, guts and determination won through.

Gary Caldwell had a great game, as did Barry Robson and Scott MacDonald. Everyone else did Ok and showed exactly the right attitude. Naka and Sami carried us through the last few minutes.

I hate to bering a negative note on such a fine day, but I have had a bad feeling that the Motherwell result would come back to haunt us. They may well drop four or more points and I think we can will all three we have left. So it might just work out for us, I hope.

But if we were eight points clear right now I think we would be odds on for title. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

the long wait is over COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:50 COMMENT-BODY:hoopla

pleasures all mine

I should just say that I posted that before I read your post so it was unprompted.

Doesnt make your point any less relevant of course

Cheers

TLWIO -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Lemons Teeth COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:55 COMMENT-BODY:The Holy Goalie

http://tinyurl.com/6nycjj -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:56 COMMENT-BODY: What should move us to action is human dignity the inalienable dignity of the oppressed, but also the dignity of each of us. We lose dignity if we tolerate the intolerable.

- Dominique de Menil -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:57 COMMENT-BODY:Just reading a Times on-line report on the match when I notice a link to an article on the All-time Holy XI Football Team, I guess now The Times will be added to the Facist-Facist ban list. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:59 COMMENT-BODY: When will the state of the country be sound?... When its people believe that the end result of cowardice is more disastrous than that of behaving with integrity.

- Naguib Mahfouz -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Glasgowsellick COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 16:59 COMMENT-BODY:Great to see Rangers the huns reputation is growing:

"Former Chelsea striker Mutu said: 'Rangers surprised me in Glasgow. We simply didn't expect a Scottish team to play like that - defending so much.

'We believed that, as the home team, they would try to attack us. But this is obviously their type of football and we have to adapt.

'I've never seen a team play like that at home but that is their game, their tactic, their type of football and clearly what they believe in.

'I thought maybe they would want to make more of a spectacle for the fans. But for me, how can I say it? That was one ugly game of football.

'I just hope, for the sake of football, we see a bit more attacking play from them in Florence. Hopefully then, the fans will see the spectacular play they deserve.'"

Delighted at todays result, and moreso at he performance. It's even better when you come from behind!!

Gary Caldwell, take a bow. Aiden and Skippy likewise. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:00 COMMENT-BODY: The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.

- Dwight D Eisenhower -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

CelticSephiroth COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:03 COMMENT-BODY:Caldwell imperious

McDonald outstanding

CAN I HAVE MY TOWEL BACK! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

loumacarisbettingslip COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:03 COMMENT-BODY:what a glorious day,my sincere thanks to celtic fc manager players coaching staff fans,how much elation i have now is undescribable,im walking on air,to be a celtic supporter is one of lifes greatest joys

wasnt celtic park absolutley beautiful today looking wonderful in the glorious sunshine

celtic in the sun csc -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:05 COMMENT-BODY:Lemons Teeth thanks for the picture -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:10 COMMENT-BODY:Nacho must have left his pockets in the dressing room today then.

Luckily for Aiden. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Paul67 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:12 COMMENT-BODY:new article posted. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

EdwardUrsus COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:12 COMMENT-BODY::-( :-( :-( - :-) :-)

Martin42 :- I hope you aren't to well balanced on those ttip toes, I still think next ear standing up will be for another champions, if not then I hope you get WG's gout in your standing up toes :-) -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

The Narrowbhoat Tim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:13 COMMENT-BODY:WGS commentating on Arturs T-Shirt to the Daily Mail.

"Celtic manager Gordon Strachan made light of the antics of his goalkeeper Artur Boruc who revealed a 'God bless the Pope' T-shirt following the 3-2 win over R****rs at Parkhead.

After the game the Poland international, nicknamed the 'Holy Goalie' by the Celtic fans, took his goalkeeping shirt off to show the t-shirt with a picture of the Pope and accompanying slogan.

But Strachan joked: "He's not a bad lad, to be fair (the Pope). "If it was 'God bless Myra Hindley', I might have a problem."

God Bless Gordon Strachan CSC -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

HHBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:16 COMMENT-BODY:It looks like the Fod are getting their December at long last; I just hope it takes a few points off them as it did to us. Given the choice I’d still rather be in their shoes, but wouldn’t be too confident about the next few games they have to play. Interestingly enough we have shown bottle when it counts, and rose to the occasion and got our 6 points. The Fod have tried to get away without losing and lost. Now both teams are in the position of not daring to drop points. We have what it takes, and believe we will accumulate the remaining 9 we need. Can the Fod do that? No, I don’t think so, as shown here today they are shaky, and it could well be, come next weekend that we indeed will push father ahead. We have the beating of Motherwell, I can see them losing away to Hibs, (after losing to Fiorentina).
3 defeats in a row for the Fod will be too much for them – the team, Wattie-face and the Orcs.
A complete meltdown is around the corner, it started last week, and we’ve put more coal on the fire.
It was a sweet result today. Well done to the team, the fans and Gordon Strachan.

HHBhoy -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

sharpkiddiejohnnymarr COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:20 COMMENT-BODY:Great result the day.... If I'm bein honest I didnae fancy it. Esp just before Skippys 2nd. But so many guys stood up to be counted.. That was the most pleasing thing the day. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

winningemmell COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:31 COMMENT-BODY:Yes chaps and chapesses, it's all going swimmingly to plan

HOWIVVA

noo fur the hard bit......

the hard bit is relying on others tae dae us a turn and here we have The Tale Of The Two Firs

If Firenze dump anti/ugly (delete where apt or why no jost keep the two adjies) football then we go to Fir Park in even better fettle. ML1 is a notorious venue for us but we simply MUST win our remaining fixtures.

I have never waivered in my belief that the huns ARE a bad team. They will get football stopped under some archaic obscenity law.

Three Wins = Three In A Row

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'You jettison, we bet us on" -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

HHBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 17:59 COMMENT-BODY:Hi Paul, I hope you don’t mind me posting this again I didn’t notice your new article comment :- )

It looks like the Fod are getting their December at long last; I just hope it takes a few points off them as it did to us. Given the choice I’d still rather be in their shoes, but wouldn’t be too confident about the next few games they have to play. Interestingly enough we have shown bottle when it counts, and rose to the occasion and got our 6 points. The Fod have tried to get away without losing and lost. Now both teams are in the position of not daring to drop points. We have what it takes, and believe we will accumulate the remaining 9 we need. Can the Fod do that? No, I don’t think so, as shown here today they are shaky, and it could well be, come next weekend that we indeed will push father ahead. We have the beating of Motherwell, I can see them losing away to Hibs, (after losing to Fiorentina).
3 defeats in a row for the Fod will be too much for them – the team, Wattie-face and the Orcs.
A complete meltdown is around the corner, it started last week, and we’ve put more coal on the fire.
It was a sweet result today. Well done to the team, the fans and Gordon Strachan.

HHBhoy --------