The reason Paulo Bernardo had the freedom of Hampden to push forward in the last minute was two Newco central mids, Diomande and Wright, took themselves out of play. Diomande initially did well, splitting the Celtic midfield open with one of those priceless 20 yard forward passes. Unfortunately, for the opposition, Scott Wright let the ball roll under his foot. This was the last touch a Newco player had of the ball before Butland picked it out of the net.
With Wright in no man’s land, Alistair Johnston gave the ball to Callum McGregor, however, Diomande’s instinct was to win the ball back and he rushed McGregor, which is never wise, as McGregor passed around him to Bernardo.
With two central mids missing, Newco were already in trouble. Bernardo picked up the ball inside the centre circle and was immediately fouled by the third central mid, Nicolas Raskin. Raskin made the right decision to foul Bernardo, but his execution was ineffective. When Bernardo bounced off the turf, the Belgian must have known the risk ahead.
Others would have accepted the foul but Paulo sensed the opportunity. As he turned to face the Newco goal, he saw the blue sea back away from him, with an empty 30 yards to progress into, he know what he wanted to do.
His shot was 25 yards from the goal line, four yards outside the right-hand post and went right at the centre of the goal. That means it travelled 26.25 yards. We always look for moments of brilliance to settle tight games but more often than than not, they are decided by who makes a mistake.
Goalkeeping is not easy. Bernardo thrashed a thunderbolt past Butland earlier this season and the keeper knew to expect a venomous effort, but 26.25 yards is enough for a topflight keeper to get the ball safe. Instead, as he did fatally in the league at Dingwall last month, Butland returned the ball into play.
I have some sympathy for the Newco defensive line at the goal. Their one mistake was not actually keeping that line. A makeshift central defensive partnership split, one ahead and one behind the fullbacks. This created the space for Adam Idah to pinball right, then left, then forward to attack the lose ball.
With Idah set to pounce, Butland was on the deck. The keeper had one decision to make: try to get to the ball, or spread himself. He chose the former and Idah’s shot went below him into the net.
We’ll analyse the game more generally tomorrow. In particular, we’ll discuss how Celtic could have been more ambitious in their passing in the first half. Perhaps the reason they didn’t, is they carry experiences like Diomande, Wright and Raskin went through yesterday. Ambitious passing inevitably leads to turnovers, which can be dangerous.
Still celebrating, speak later!
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Just heard this on local radio – took me back a few years – somehow it always reminded me of Celtic park – probably mention of Paradise
https://youtu.be/k5UiDzY1UUU?si=VCXHO1EAjAQQQHqi
Jackiemac
According to an article by Shaun Maloney he rates him as a manager from his time in Belgium. Let’s not underestimate him, especially with the refs on his side.
WHAT IS THE STARZ
Tom McL and Hot Smoked
I would be very pleasantly surprised if Matt O Riley stays .
He may well do so..I think he will go based on our recruitment model …buying “cheap” young talented players like Dembele Jota and Others,getting a couple of years service and enjoyment from them which simultaneously puts them in “the shop window ” and then selling on at a big profit when a suitable offer arrives. We can’t say no to £20 million or so and we can’t prevent the players wanting to play in a bigger league and earning more money…
I get that, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be 2 years.
When bids came in and everyone was lamenting the likely departure of Virgil van Dijk after 2 years, Celtic asked him to stay one more year with the promise that he could leave with their blessing after that.
It worked well for both parties and nothing is cast in stone.
Tom
Fair enough
Would like to see him stay.
Let’s see what happens
Congratulations to the team and the coaching staff on completing the Double -it was never in doubt !
Good to see so many familiar names still posting , I’m afraid the adverts make the site so user unfriendly , I
expect I’ll only be on for high days and holy days .
Not for the first time the playing staff have dug the Board out of a hole, we need some serious investment
over the summer, and if Saturday is a foretaste of how the Horribles will approach next season I’d like to see
us acquire a Victor Wanyama mk 2 .
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 26TH MAY 2024 9:55 PM
🎶 Oh ye cannae shove the goalie in the box
Oh ye cannae shove the goalie in the box
Ye cannae shove the goalie he’s gawn up to lift the trophy
Ye cannae shove the goalie in the box
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You may have authored a timeless classic …. Needs a runout at the next Huns game
DONTBRATTBAKKINANGER…
“I’d like to see
us acquire a Victor Wanyama mk 2 .”
Would be a great asset to have someone like big Vic in our midfield as I feel we are sometimes physically outdone in that position.
Brendan Rodgers record verse R2ngers
played 18, won 14, drawn 3, lost 1, 40 goals scored, 12 against.
Second to none for sure, better than Ronny Deila, Neil Lennon, or even Ange Postecoglu. Brendan has caused carnage in the nutty world of R2ngers which has seen them having more managers than trophies, or even years of existence.
It took cumulative effort until Fergus McCann, Wim Jansen and friends finally thwarted EBT Rangers. Tommy Burns RIP Gordon Strachan, Tony Mowbray to mention three, didn’t half get a raw deal, in level playing fields.
An indecent obsession of trying make R2gers the Rangers or changing one into fifty five, they unveil statues of heroes on the day they were favourite to lose a Cup Final again to their constant nemesis.
Brendan I’m sure is mindful of the past, whilst all the while more mindful of how to skin a cat.
One manager won the cup with his substitutions. Had the most possession. Defended very well.
One managers team had several corners. None of which led to anything.
Gary McKeown managers ratings.
Mail on Sunday.
Brendan Rodgers 6
Phil climint 7
DBBIA
Modern IPhone adverts are rubbish 👍
https://www.thecelticwiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fvne8mjWwAUYP7Z1.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lis_wS2TVM
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DBBIA
Good to see you posting sir.
FF fairliy buzzing about next season.How quickly they forget.
” Proper manager,great sinings,Koppen a genius,totally outplayed us,had our midfield sussed,did Big Phil “( 4-5-1),Some modern tactiic is that?.I could have sworn,Ross County,St Johnstone,etc use that formation when terrified of a pumping.Obviously not.
” Fools and their ST money are soon parted”.
PS,rumour has it they are in for 33 year old,Kenny Mc Clean.Staunch signing.
SS,
Bbbbbbut they had 6 shots on target to our 2.???????????????????
Big Phil,Proper Manager,said it.
TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 26TH MAY 2024 11:27 PM
Celtic supporters celebrating around the world . . .
https://x.com/tim_declan/status/1794700781050024221?s=48&t=bEzcWqAhLV6mbl3Xpxp8zw
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Brilliant video Tom.
Cheers for sharing. 😃👍🇮🇪🍀🍾🏆⚽️
Good to hear from you DBBIA
One thing for certain they are still scrofulous hillbillies
BSR – great stat on Brendan’s record in Glasgow derbies.
I may sign off my posts with “14-3-1” for a bit.
Is it really two days since the Huns won the statistics cup?
As for the revisionism which has already begun ….
Sevco have existed for 12 years.
During that period they’ve amassed a (genuinely) creditable 3 trophies.
One of each.
Celtic have won 26 trophies in that time.
…. It’s going to get a bit more difficult for Sevco, Sly Sports, and the SMSM to convince the irretrievably stupid that (various)
– They’re coming
– There isn’t a gap
– next season is the one.
… but I’m sure they’ll double down and give it their best shot.
Their existences depend on it.
https://x.com/EFFanning/status/1794824209329426465?s=08
Brilliant
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England number 1.
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“Coldplay thrilled fans with a special song called Orange dedicated to all huns during its set at Radio 1’s Big Weekend.”
Watched a clip of the game taken from within the huns end. Was funny seeing them go absolutely mental when they thought they had gone into the lead only to turn to shock, dismay and outright anger and hatred when it was chalked off. Everyone then became a durty fenian barsteward, especially ref Walsh……………………………… They don’t half provide us with great entertainment.
The new article will be up at noon.
try logging in here, but am tellin ye they are no coming
SAINT STIVS on @5:52pm
And yet….up at the Celtic end there were 20 bus loads of Pro Old Firm PLC Executive Fat Cats and their immediate families, then the nieces and nephews, then the Grand children, then the Great Grand children, then the in-laws, then their neighbours, then all of the neighbours in-laws, and then all of the workmates and school friends, and then….and then…..fk it!
https://videocelts.com/2024/05/blogs/latest-news/20-bus-loads-of-corporate-club-will-and-does-squeeze-every-penny-handled-this-terribly-angry-celtic-fans-hit-out-at-ticket-carve-up/
Do you ever feel that your being had? 👀️
….oot.