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  1. BABASONICOS71 on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2016 12:12 AM

     

     

    The green sun shines…..pick the fourth wee bit of the white…

     

     

    Smiles are awfy braw to see….

     

     

    Braw.

  2. Had my concerns at half time that a good few of the team were blowing, they looked knackered. I was concerned that the second half would see us dipping and City taking the lead or pulling away from us.

     

     

    How wrong I was, a heroic performance against a city side that not only dwarf our budget by a comically large amount but who have so far been invincible in the (supposed) greatest league in the world this season

     

     

    For me there wasn’t a man of the match tonight but a man who stood was Craig Gordon, he has responded to the arrival of a rival No. 1 that forced him out of the team in the best possible way. Gordon may not have the best distribution, but his shot stopping kept us in the game tonight. Arguments could take place as to how de Vries would have faired this evening but I believe that Gordon is the far superior shot stopper who kept us in the game. I hope that he keeps his place and proves his worth over the coming weeks.

     

     

    It is a good time to be a tim..

  3. EMERALDBEE\O/ STILL PROUD TO BE AN INTERNET BAMPOT on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2016 12:20 AM

     

     

    I.m no a troll…..!!!!

     

    Just trying oot ma new copy and paste pooers!

     

     

    Three. Three.

     

     

    What wallopper had that braw score

     

     

    Braw

  4. I think that is the loudest i have heard CP for the full 90 minutes, a truly memorable game.Brown , Lustig were brilliant, can we get big Kolo for another couple of years? Really pleased for Brendab after the Barca game.A game we can build on hopefully.

  5. 67Heaven .. CHALLENGING THE LIE ..I am wee Oscar...... Ipox belongs to the creditors on

    Back in from the game ….oh, what a night ….. I have no idea why, but, for me, that was better than the Barca / ManU nights, and they were incredible ….. THANK YOU BRENDAN ROGERS FOR BECOMING OUR MANAGER….YOU ARE INCREDIBLE …. and what about our support, the best in the world …..so many smiling / happy Tims throughout the evening ….THANK YOU BHOYS AND GHIRLS …. STUPENDOUS

     

     

    SO PROUD TO BE A CELTIC SUPPORTER …..WE’RE ON THE ROAD AGAIN …….

  6. ITALIABHOY

     

    Agree on ref he was fair.

     

    One thing we need to be is a little cuter.

     

    There were times when they knew they could not retain possession that they put there body across felt contact and gained foul and kept possession.

     

    We need to learn the same for European stage.

  7. Beaming with pride at that performance, well done to the full squad and management and a special amount of praise for our wonderful support.

     

     

    Fanatic

     

     

    You are becoming a bore with you’re constant Bitton bashing.

     

    None of the goals we conceded tonight were the fault of Bitton but that hasn’t stopped you from attaching blame in his direction.

     

    Did you notice that we conceded far more chances in the minutes that Bitton was substituted?

     

    The first should have been put out for a corner from one of the defenders.

     

    The second was because Moussa gave the ball away when in comfortable possession which left us exposed.

     

    The third was created on the left side of our defence, which is the area our defending could have been better and we were unlucky that Gordon’s save went straight to Nolito.

     

     

    We get it you don’t like the guy but you are way off even trying to apportion blame on Nir tonight.

  8. Bada Agree. The noise level just before Ko was deafening. The Celtic support was at its very best tonight. Hh

  9. In my humble opinion Skoosh and Kolo were to close to call for mom.

     

    Kieren unfortunately has the Danny syndrome “people like me all ready take it for granted he will be brilliant”

     

    What a player.

     

    HH

  10. Evening/morning all. That`s me hame. Who`s Macjay fighting wae the night? Great game tonight and what were those fans like? God bless every one of them/you. Italiabhoy,wtf? An Italian ref and no yellow/red cards!

  11. sid

     

    If i bore you just scroll past.

     

    Thats what i do with certain posters.

     

    I was not bashing him but merely providing a counterpoint to someone who was being overblown on his performance.

     

    As i stated all 3 goals came from central midfield areas not crosses from wings.

     

    It is a recurring theme.

     

    I hope we upgrade in next few transfer windows.

  12. DIXIEDEANS…

     

    I get what you’re saying about Kieran,he’s already in the ‘dinny worry aboot him at aw’ category and he’s only beeen in the first team for about 20 minutes.World at his feet.

     

    Privilege getting to watch such a talent.

  13. BABASONICOS71 on 29th September 2016 12:12 am

     

    Damn Right!

     

    My German nephew was there tonight with family.

     

    I miss it.

     

    Get this…not even a yellow card

  14. In Brendan we have a fearless manager who has instilled that belief into our players. Finishing the game with 2 strikers and 2 wingers gladdened my heart.

  15. Cosy Corner Bhoy on

    Been watching ‘The Cellic’ for a long time now ,but I would put how I felt tonight as I left the park well up among my best games. Perhaps low expectations bring greater rewards ,but I was and still am ‘over the moon’! Never thought Scott Brown even had a game in him like he played tonight but cap doffed to him and all the lhads who made me a happy,albeit surprised,,clapper tonight, God only knows how I would feel if we had actually won!! COYBIG!

  16. Fanatic

     

     

    If I scroll by you then I miss the decent points you have.

     

    Nir was involved in two goals, that you only mentioned when prompted, the second goal was a brilliant bit of skill and release for Rogic.

     

    I also see you don’t answer that we conceded as many chances in the time Bitton was off as the other 85 minutes, but repeat the false notion that the three goals conceded were from central areas.

     

    For the third they got through on the left hand side and because Gordon makes a good save and pushes it out centrally in you’re mind you can apportion that to Bitton, madness.

     

     

    The bottom line is, he is still young and learning and is the best option we have in that area.

     

    Spare us the scapegoating at least when it is not merited.

  17. Nye Bevans' rebel soldier on

    It’s always a good idea tae take a day’s annual leave

     

    after a CL night at Celtic Park.

  18. Saint Stivs says SACK THE BOARD on

    Just watched the BT coverage.

     

     

     

    Steve mcmanahan spoke like a Celtic supporter all game.

  19. Tbh how many of us would have believed we would be watching that performance tonight after the Lincoln red imp defeat just 2 months ago. At this rate of progress we will be world beaters by the end of the season.

  20. http://youtu.be/Rtde3kgxIV8

     

     

    MAGS…

     

    There’s nowhere else does it like our place.

     

    And never shall there be.

     

    Our supporters are incredible.

     

     

    MACJAY…

     

    I’m still not down yet.A memorable and emotional night at Paradise yet again.

     

    Hope you enjoyed watching it mhate.

     

    YNWA

  21. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    BABASONICOS71 on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2016 1:09 AM

     

     

    Couldn`t watch , mate, after their first equaliser.

     

     

    On saying that , I am instantly transported to Celtic`s first league win under Jock . Motherwell `66 .

     

    An old guy who used to go to the games with us didn`t travel.

     

    On asking why he wasn`t there I was told.

     

    ” He doesn`t think his heart could stand it. ”

     

    Now I understand.

     

    :-)

  22. Is there any truth in the rumour that the UEFA official is reporting Celtic for drowning out the Champions League anthem?

  23. Sid

     

    No one prompted me to write about his involvement in goals.

     

    I was responding to put perspective on overblown praise.

     

    They did not score when he went off.

     

    On the third goal it was a run from inside right position but if you would read what i said Nolito was not tracked so had easy tap in from central area.If you look at Barca game numerous goals came because of the lack of tracking man.

     

    The poster was praising his defensive ability that allowed Brown to play further forward so on Sterlings goal i stated it was Moussas poor pass that led to Brown being stranded but if poster was correct then Nir should have been covering.Sterling received a great pass as the central area was vacant.

     

    Again on first when attempted clearance dropped into central area we had no one there.

     

    This is a recurring problem.

     

    How many times did they come through middle?

     

    Compare how many times their centre mids allowed us the same?

     

    Only Kierens goal came from a run at heir central defenders ou other two were crosses.

     

    I did not scapegoat i just wanted to give a balance to another poster.

     

    I watched Dortmond and Real last night and the positional discipline was brilliant by both sides.

     

    We seem to be getting better defensively and in attack but our central midfield area is our weakness.

     

    Nir gets caught wrongside to often and gives away fouls in dangerous areas in every game.Tonight Craig made a great save in second from a free kick. because Nir did as he always does.

     

    I think we need to be positionally and defensively better in the central area.

  24. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    DIXIEDEANS on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2016 1:21 AM

     

     

    Thanks for pointing that out , mate. I hadn`t noticed.

     

     

    I absolutely love Sutty the pundit.

     

     

    Can`t get my head around those who criticise him.

     

    He seems balanced although obviously biased.

     

    In favour of Celtic and towards what he sees to be the truth

     

    However , he sticks it to Celtic when he thinks it is warranted.

     

    Just like the rest of us.

     

    Magic.

  25. Nye Bevans' rebel soldier on

    A big well done for Leigh Griffiths who handled the clown

     

    who run onto the park after Full-time.

  26. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    Affoot , lads.

     

     

    Accompanied by a warm inner glow.

     

    Soon to be supplemented by several more of the alcoholic variety.

     

     

    Hail Hail