Celtic blitzed Aberdeen with three goals in the opening 11 minutes in what at that stage looked set to be a drubbing, but the hosts pulled a goal back in the 12th minute, which set a parity for the remainder of the match.
Leigh Griffiths has had to be patient this season but he made the most of his starting opportunity tonight. The opening goal, came from his corner, which was headed into the net by Dedryck Boyata. Patrick Roberts had a clear chance to open the scoring seconds earlier, but Aberdeen keeper Lewis turned his effort behind.
The second Celtic goal arrived on the 8th minute. There was nothing really on when Griffiths collected the ball wide on the right, but one cheeky nutmeg later and the Aberdeen defence were chasing shadows. Leigh crossed and Callum McGregor fired a shot which was blocked by Logan. The rebound fell to Stuart Armstrong, who contorted his body to make a contact good enough to score.
Again, there was little obvious danger when Leigh Griffiths collected the ball 30 yards out in 11 minutes. The Celtic striker took on two defenders before cracking a shot from 24 yards, which moved and deceived Lewis before smacking the back of the net.
At this point Celtic looked more likely to score six than to settle for three, but, remarkably, the fourth goal of the game arrived just a minute later, when Jonny Hayes lost Kieran Tierney with a quick change of direction before thundering one into the top corner from 23 yards.
It was now Celtic’s turn to rock. Perhaps the game’s most important subsequent moment came after just 14 minutes when Stockley lost the Celtic central defenders, but couldn’t make contact with a cross 7 yards in front of goal.
Celtic’s passing in recent weeks has been exceptional, but they didn’t get this right on a choppy Pittodrie surface, as the unforced error count spiked. The ball rotation we have become used to seeing this season didn’t happen often, underlining the importance of suspended Scott Brown.
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Just watching the Spurs stuff earlier and was surprised Darren Anderton was able to walk onto the pitch especially as there was a crutch available but les Allen got it
THE_HUDDLE on 14TH MAY 2017 8:11 PM
With respect, the Player hasn’t even signed and we have arguably the best Manager since Jock. Brendan has done okay thus far.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Sargassosea,
The DVD of the evening will be available for £14.99 within a week of the echoes of the final encore dying out.
Royal Madrid ref a homer……might have seen that somewhere before…
MARSPAPA on 14TH MAY 2017 8:21 PM
Thought you were going to give me a shout a couple of weeks ago to go to the Office?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
LENNYBHOY on 14TH MAY 2017 8:24 PM
THE_HUDDLE on 14TH MAY 2017 8:11 PM
With respect, the Player hasn’t even signed and we have arguably the best Manager since Jock. Brendan has done okay thus far.
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Just to play devil’s avocado but Brenda’s transfers haven’t been the best apart from Sinky
this is a good website. suprisingly good reviews on us from a hearts and saint mirren fan.
http://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/scottish-spl-premier-and-football-league-clubs/scottish-premier-league/celtic-football-club-parkhead-glasgow.html#connor-cunningham-hearts-7-10-12
THE_HUDDLE on 14TH MAY 2017 8:27 PM
32 goal Dembele?
Wow what a goal by Ronaldo
Wow what a goal by Ronaldo
Dembele wasn’t a Rodgers signing
TET 7.48.
Thanks for that. Most enjoyable.
Gerryfaethebrig.
How did the wee blades big day go?
Hail Hail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJsAjEgTShI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouacvQWASFw
Lennybhoy
Its all in hand , i was hoping to meet up but things/circumstances change so quickly for this ol duffer
Whens your next day off other than a Sat or Sunday ?
Sumdy said earlier on here……
“Now that its a level playing field….”
Oh yeah,…..?
Ye see, there will never be a level playing field…..
for so long as…..
the Cellic supporters of today….
hand their season ticket money over to an….
Old Firm Orientated Celtic PLC board of…..
Complicit / Kowtowing / JUNGLE-Deniers…
no matter how many squirrels are in the dug out….
also,…….
vote for Jeremy of the JUNGLE, or,….
Theresa Thatcher will sweep all the hun chicanery….
under the same carpet as….
the huns sacking of Manchester 2008…
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GERRY FAE THE BRIG – I know that, you and I don’t see eye to eye.
On this day Gerry, I hope that, the heavens shone on yer family
especially, yer wee blade.
Gerry, yer wee blade is the luckiest girl in the world, to have a Dad
like you.
Keep on, keeping on fella.
The GFTB family will never walk alone…in the JUNGLE.
Thoughts and Prayers for all
Supporters of Glasgow Celtic.
……..off-oot.
Lennybhoy …. I remember you mentioning H was Fudgies good lady, of course I mentioned your good self, PV who drinks in the “office” was also there, him & Fudgie are very good friends, “keeping the faith” from this parish (not posted in a while) was also in attendance…….
Lets just say the GH was full of good Celtic fans, it was just getting really busy 4 communions in the place with 3 others meeting up there, but been on the go since 7am, looking forward to tomorrow when I can relax :-)
Jim the Tim
Have you got “love of the sacred heart”
Makes me think of ma oul ma god rest her soul
Bada
I never posted about Borini, but if Brendan wants him, fine with me.
A fair few on here have been saying that Kolo has no been a great signing, Brendan begs to differ, I know who I trust.
HH
GFTB…
Hope all went well today for the wee blade.Can tell in your posts how much your family means and it brings a glow to my heart.Your girl deserved a great day,i’m sure her mum and you did everything to give her that.
HH fhella.
MARSPAPA on 14TH MAY 2017 8:39 PM
Monday 22nd before flying out to Javea with CM67 and four other Bhoys on 23rd May for a few days.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
The Huddle
Dembele wasn’t a Rodgers signing
Ok I am relying on Wiki here but
On 28 June 2016, Scottish Premiership club Celtic signed Dembélé on a four-year contract
Rodgers was appointed manager of Scottish Premiership champions Celtic on a 12-month rolling contract on 20 May 2016,
So if the above is correct then Brendan became manager in May and Moussa signed in June
How is he not a Brendan Rodgers signing
Forgive me if I am mistaken I am not trying to score points
Kev 8.40pm
i wouldn’t say we don’t see eye to eye, some of the stuff you post I am 100% in agreement BUT sometimes I think you look for any negative fellow Celtic fan…..
By the way your words are much appreciated, but we all have differing views on the hoops
Thanks for your good words much appreciated from a Coatbrig Bhoy who stood in the jungle even in the not so good times :-)
JNP 8.35pm
A fabulous day, the ceremony was thought provoking and the wee blade delivered her bidding prayer like a professional, with her mum not being of the same religion our mixed company after the communion all had a brilliant time……..and the non-Catholics were very complimentary of the service, 27 kids is a bit of crowd :-)
Like KevJ cheers for the good wishes……. Even better no work the morra :-)
Demeble deal was agreed the January before when Ronny was in charge.
Highlighting that a manager doesn’t really sign players a club signs players as it should be.
Babasonics71 8.44pm
Again cheers for the nice thoughts, a marvellous day, beautiful service and when amongst family and friends you actually appreciate how lucky you are
My mums youngest sister wasn’t able to make the service but my dads wee sister managed it and when a 80+ hugs you and says your mother & father would be so proud……. Those wee things mean the most ……
Again, after all that religious stuff…..every punter loves our Brendan :-)
Gerryfaethebrig.8.49
That’s brilliant, a day to cherish.
Enjoy your day off.
Incidentally I was up in your place last Monday and Tues.
I was on a training course and my place booked your building as we have a lack of space.
I met a couple of the people I know. J.C whose bhoy is with Sunderland and A.M. who was going to play lunchtime 5s. I also banged into a guy who I haven’t seen for 20 years, funny enough being a Sevco man, he wanted to talk about anything bar football, as soon as I mentioned it he couldn’t wait to get away. He wasn’t like that in the 90s. :-))) His initials E.C.
Hail Hail
France Under-20 striker Moussa Dembele has signed a four-year contract with Scottish champions Celtic, who have allowed forward Stefan Scepovic to sign for Getafe on a permanent basis.
Dembele was out of contract at Fulham, who will be due a development fee.
Scepovic, 26, who was contracted until 2018, has been sold to Getafe after spending last season on loan there.
Dembele, 19, scored 17 goals for Fulham in 46 games last season and is Brendan Rodgers’ first signing at Celtic.
He joined Fulham from Paris St-Germain as a 16-year-old and made his debut for the London club in a Premier League game against West Ham United in November 2013.
His goals helped Fulham avoid relegation last season as the London club finished 20th in the English Championship, two places above the drop zone.
Dembele told Celtic’s website: “To be the first signing of Brendan Rodgers is unreal for me.
“He told me that Celtic is a good team for me. I will have game time. I obviously have to show I can stay in the team.
“I think it’s a good way for me to progress. It’s unbelievable for me to play for a massive club like this.”
Stefan Scepovic in action for Getafe against Real Madrid
Fulham agreed deal with Spurs in January to sign Dembele. A fee had been agreed and Moussa passed his medical 2 days before transfer window closed. The deal fell through as Fulham wanted him back on loan until end of the season to help them avoid relegation.
If Brendan’s ok with Borini i’m ok with him too.I’d guess that he has as much ability as most of our squad and look what Brendan’s got from them so i’d imagine he can get the best from him too.I have total faith in the manager.
Would prefer Batistuta in his pomp but that’s a non-starter obviously. ;)
From the Offishul Site/ 28th June 2016
CELTIC are delighted to announce the signing of Moussa Dembele from Fulham on a four-year contract, beginning on July 1.
The talented striker becomes Brendan Rodgers’ first signing of the summer and the highly-rated 19-year-old Frenchman will join up with his new team-mates for pre-season training in Slovenia.
Dembele joins the Hoops from English Championship side Fulham where he moved to at the age of 16 after starting his career in France with Paris Saint-Germain.
The teenager enjoyed a successful debut campaign, winning the Premier Academy League with the club’s Under-18 team, before starring for the Cottagers in the Premier League and the Championship, where he scored 17 goals in all competitions last season.
The forward’s stunning season unsurprisingly made him a much sought-after player in the summer transfer window, and Celtic have won the race for his signature.
Moussa Dembele will speak to Celtic TV later today. More to follow on the official Celtic website.
LENNYBHOY
Hopefully before then , even if its a friday night or Saturday afternoon .
Hope all is good with the family.
TET- apologies, it was John Park who posted it….:))
So where does the Ronny signed Dembele story come from
MM Pedro, Cant find it but it is a lovely Hymn. Sorry
Kolo played a big part in us qualifying for the champions league which was the main reason he was signed I’d say
JNP 8.58pm
You should have let Dallas know because am only a few banks of desks down from him….. Would have enjoyed to put a face to the moniker, by the way none of the Sevs where I reside ever talk football these days, I just smile, I remember when they rubbed their “superiority” (cheating) in my face, it annoys them more my smile is as wide as the Clyde :-)
Happy days
Stars
He was scouted and talked to in the Jan window, for all we know had Ronnie still been in charge he may well not have signed.
Would You have signed ?????? :-)
HH
Toure has been a great signing, the back 4, the youngsters, BR said he has been a great help to Broonie too.A top player , outstanding CV, setting a great example of how to be a top professional.
Roma 3 Juve 1, Don’t think Juve will be winning the league tonight. 25 mins to go, they need a draw