It was an unfamiliar Celtic starting line-up at Pittodrie this afternoon which resulted in the visitors dropping league points for the first time in four months. Andre Blackman and Mikael Lustig made their Celtic debuts at left and right back respectively, while Charlie Mulgrew played central midfield alongside Joe Ledley.
Neither full back got forward as often as we are accustomed to see Celtic play, which perhaps contributed to the disjointed performance.
Charlie Mulgrew almost opened the scoring on 5 minutes when his swerving free kick rebounded back off the inside of Jason Brown’s far post in Celtic’s only genuine chance before the 28th minute goal. Mulgrew was key again in the move that counted, controlling a difficult ball before twisting his marker and knocking the ball forward to Kris Commons. Commons spun before playing a perfectly weighted pass into space inside the box for Anthony Stokes to run onto. Stokes first touch took the ball past Brown in the Aberdeen goal before he slotted his shot into the net.
Aberdeen were well out of the contest in the first half and had to wait until near the end of the half before they managed an attempt at goal, a Fyvie shot which was blocked. Then, only seconds from the break, a long ball forward to Fallon brought Aberdeen level. Fallon turned and his forward run drew Blackman, Wilson and Rogne, leaving the right back space unattended. Gavin Rae ran 70 yards to fill that space and fired a shot which was going narrowly wide before Blackman’s block bounced over Forster into the net.
A minute into the second half Ryan Jack almost reached a cross from the right as Aberdeen seemed to take encouragement from their goal.
Anthony Stokes looked Celtic’s best player but whenever he linked with strike partner, Gary Hooper, the ball invariably bounced out of play or to an Aberdeen player, most notably on the 55th minute when Hooper failed to control on the edge of the six yard box.
Aberdeen’s best chance to win the game arrived on 63 minutes when Meganson evaded Lustig but shot wide when clean through inside the box.
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Aside from his comments about a devalued title, I think Burley is a bit of a precipice in his commentating career.
When ‘any new face ‘ arrives on the commentating scene, they tend to get airspace because they are new, a different voice , a break from the established commentators etc.
They then reach a mass market stage where they either proceed to commentating superstardom e.g. Hansen , Townsend, or they disappear up their own jacksie and end up commentating on the Belgian second division and supplement their income with a column in the Rochdale advertiser.
Burley hclever himself out using the shock jock approach – fair enough , his decision.
But if you listened to his banal comments in the first half , and his attempts to have some first half banter about freebies (airmiles ?), then you realise how desperate, and how poor a commentator he is. As I watched on TV , I could hear Derek Rae cringe with embarrassment.
Last year, after , Andy Gray left Sky, they were looking for a new lead commentator. The fact they chose a guy with virtually no experience in Gary Neville, Whilst ignoring others with 2 years + experience, tells you all you need to know.
IMHO there is only one way forward for Burley – he has reached his precipice , and the downhill slope beckons.
off out for a cycle
post-match warm-down
actually ma legs are still a bit stiff from the
Dalmally Horseshoe walk of yesterday
Gordon_J
you sayin rfc are the reinhold messner of the spl ?
we urra peepel ! and who needs oxygen ?
mon el jambos !
Kojo,
Perhaps Madmitch was one of the Bhoys who was onto a big win if Celtic won every game in the League this season.
I know I’d probably be pretty critical also if I was looking at such a big win. You are correct there is no need to slam the man because he stated his opinion.
Neil himself was obviously disappointed by the play at times.
Onwards and upwards for us all.
MadMitch
Hmmm you know more about rugby (which is not a lot) than you do about football.
NL (that’s Neil Lennon) has hie eyes on the t(that’s treble),hence the selection.
Wonder if you will p (that’s party) when we win it?
Mtt
Ps Front row forwards should never ever talk football.
Pps We are missing SB (that’s Scot Brown)
My dear,dear,dear,friend… Jungle Jim..
Mad Mitch , is no Mug.
If ye really read whit he writes..he is Never Far aff the Mark.
Read his Last Submission..
Every point that he Makes..is True..
When Ah come over in May.. Ah wull be Delighted tae
Meet.. you Guys.
But, remember..
Don’t Expect Me.. tae Gie Oot Any Autographs…
Kojo
Title race back on then?
Let’s keep things in perspective…..
macjay
Was it that obvious?
;)
BroonSauce
Kojo, I wouldnt doubt MM’s love for the club, but to have a pop at NL is in my opinion bang out of order. We’re now in a postion to not only win the league, but also on in a good position to win another 1 or 2 cups on top of that.
Frankly, to have a go at NL for today after where we’ve came from this season, is, in a word, MAD!
PS – apologies for the use of MM abreviations…..
petec on 3 March, 2012 at 14:38 said:
Thank you.
The bottom line:
Keep the Green Hoose open.
MadMitch
It seems you think it was a huge mistake to make the subs on or before 67 mins, how does that square with you saying ‘Team was very flat in the 2nd half and nothing was done to improve things.’ Surely the using the subs shows something was done ?
Research has been done which I don’t have the link too but maybe others do ? that shows teams win more often when subs are used earlier.
Burley is a bitter, twisted wee man. The day he smirked behind dr jo’s back was the day he should have been punted out the door.
On a totally unrelated matter, if you think that you are worth a better contract and everyone else thinks your delusional that can make you quite bitter, if you get caught briefing mates in the meeja that can make twisted.
Joe Filippis Haircut on 3 March, 2012 at 14:37:
We’ll agree to disagree. Although in his recent performances I do actually agree with you more than disagree.
Here’s another thought given that Celtics games in March (including today’s) are
Aberdeen (league)
Dundee Utd (scottish cup)
Kilmarnock (league cup)
huns (league)
Given the choice, I know which one I would choose for Celtic to play poorly in and not win. Blip over, back to business next game.
The weather was shite,the pitch was shite,the ref was shite,the sheep were shite…and we played poorly. However….we scored both goals & came away with a point…in some quarters that would be called a result!
It’s deckchair time…jelly & ice cream,then a wee siesta ; mebbe wake up to hear Rankers have been gubbed @ Mordor.
Life is beautiful & the league is ours. How often in the last few years has it felt like this?
Complain?….nae feckin’ way.
Jungle Jim on 3 March, 2012 at 14:43 said:
RT
Aye! And wearing a pair of Oor Wullie dungarees and carrying a bucket!
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Crivvens!
Lenny on Burley:
http://soundcloud.com/michael_t89/lennon-ripping-burley
Help ma baob
If Celtic had the Press in their pocket, tomorrows headline would read:
‘Celtic Score 2 at Pittodrie’
No despondency from this RGT.
You just cannot win them all. Next weeks game more important in terms of treble.
C’mon u Bhoys in green.
MWD
One small step closer to our aim.
HAIL HAIL
My dear,dear,dear,friend..Petec.
Pal. Good Tae Greet and Meet .Ye..
Yep.. Mad Mitch is a Character..
and.. tae Me…
We canny get efuff .. well.. “Characters”, in oor
Midst.
He marches tae a Different . Drum Beat..
No the same wan As Mine…
Howevahhhh…
Ah kin tellye..this..
HIs Drummer Bhoy…and Mine.. went tae
the Same School!
Kojo
Yer pal..who likes ye aloater
BroonSauce on 3 March, 2012 at 14:44 said:
Nah,pal.
Still have time for others of a different persuasion.Having enjoyed their company.
Jock Tamson `n`at.
The big word : Compromise.
Lennon doing Burley :)
http://soundcloud.com/michael_t89/lennon-ripping-burley
Kojo…Greeting from Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, the jewel in Central Asia’s crown (allegedly). I too will be in Glasgow in May. So, would be good to meet, especially because Lent will be well over and, more importantly, I will be back on the Don Revie and celebrating.
Should I bring my Ullans dictionary with me, so we can meet up and have a chat/pint and be able to understand each other? http://www.ullans.pro.ie/
DBB
Celtic – Supported all over the World
The Comfortable Collective Fella I share your opinion in your last post.H.H.
Why are all the journalists obsessed with the March 31st deadline for them coming out of administration?
Even if they did they still need to have audited accounts signed off without them being qualified….of that there is no chance.
Kojo, I’m a little perplexed!
I’ve often read your posts here where you’ve made it clear that you believe everyone should be able to freely express their opinion. Yet today you’ve told some to desist from expressing their opinion on Madmitch’s opinion, who is only expressing his opinion.
Now, just so we’re clear, I’m not telling you not express your opinion on others expressing their opinion of Madmitch’s opinion, but simply wishing to ascertain whether you believe that others should freely express their opinions, or should desist from such. As your opinion (expressed freely) on the matter could be viewed as contradictory.
Yours, a fan.
I presume madmitch is attempting humour…..?
It was a rubbish game but it comes at the end of 3 months of really entertaining football so I will forgive them.
As for subs and so on. Well I feel a bit sorry that Blackman and Lustig had to get their chance on a small crap pitch on a bad day with tired team-mates…and against a Craig Brown formation- but needs must. If not now..when? Hopefully both will get a run out at CP again this season.
McGeouch never seemed to get on the ball when he came on – seems comfortable with the ball but not combative on todays showing. Has anyone else seen more of him?
Wanyama as ever made sure he got on the ball.
macjay
Aye there’s compromise and then there’s compromise mate. For me though there is no compromise for the huns. Dig a hole and bury them.
BroonSauce
‘crushed nuts?’ ‘Naw, Layringitis!’ on 3 March, 2012 at 14:46 said:
Burley is a bitter, twisted wee man. The day he smirked behind dr jo’s back was the day he should have been punted out the door.
On a totally unrelated matter, if you think that you are worth a better contract and everyone else thinks your delusional that can make you quite bitter, if you get caught briefing mates in the meeja that can make twisted.
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Agreed .
Can you expand on the bit about briefing the meeja ?
My dear,dear,dear,friend..Dushanbe Bhilly Bhoy..
Hiya… Pally..?
Ye sound… Chipper..
By the wey, Ah hiv no idea why, Ah said That!
Fur… Ah hivnae any idea whit .. a “Chipper”
wid Sound Like!
But, everyboady . says it!
By the wey Pal.. If, And when, we should Meet..
Ye are in Fur a Big Surprise..
Kojo.
yer pal..who likes ye aloater
Bhoys you need a bit of cheering up.
Hope this helps!
http://www.italylogue.com/about-italy/italian-women-13-hottest-soccer-wags.html
Sorry Paul i can’t see the link creator!
HH
Broon,ya bas.
Perplexed am I .
Are ye a Billy or a Tim?
Re. The interring of the Huns,I`ll lend you a spade.
HoopsMcCann on 3 March, 2012 at 14:47 said:
Lenny on Burley:
http://soundcloud.com/michael_t89/lennon-ripping-burley
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Thanks for that m8!
P.S. not sure if the link-thing will work ?
Hail! Hail!
Paul67 et al
Heavy rain on a pitch with a firm ground underneath, made it tricky day for a passing game, and so it proved. Could still have won it mind you, when Forrest skewed wide late on he had Stokes moving to his left and Hooper to his right, but young James did not see the better option. The changes and set-up did not help, but credit to Aberdeen for their effort in the second half. A reminder perhaps that we have not won anything yet, not the League, not the League Cup and with a Scottish Cup tie at Tannadice next week, not the Cup either!
It worked!
The luck is turning…..
Hail! Hail!
KevJungle -“…no seats in the Jungle…” on 3 March, 2012 at 14:39 said:
What has brought all of this on with Burley ?… where did it all turn sour ?
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It’s by no means a new thing. Burley has been sneering at Celtic for the best part of a decade. He was the reason MON refused to grant interviews with Setanta.
MAD MITCH
Welcome to the NAUGHTY CORNER!
If it’s any consolation,I agree with you that Neil picked the wrong team on the day. Maybe he missed the fact that Aberdeen are unbeaten since Christmas or so.
IMO,small error,nobody died. Neil will have learned from that,and he will also have learned about some of his fringe players.
Not delighted by any means,but a bad day at the office out of our system-I HOPE!
PS-Goodonya,Neil,for telling Burley the facts. He’s a planf even by New Cumnock standards.
I blame myself. Wasn’t able to get on CQN in time to say “Come on you Bhoys in Green”. When I started saying that before the match it coincided with our 20 game winning streak. I jinxed the team! Sorry.