It was important to Ange Postecoglou’s legacy that he won the Europa League with Spurs last night. Even more important for his future was how he won it. Spurs nicked a goal before the break and were clearing their lines and running the clock down from the start of the second half.
This did not make for an enjoyable watch, but it was evidence that Ange has grown as a coach. The slavish commitment to an unproductive football philosophy was abandoned; Ange is prepared to play for the result.
Two match stats are worth comparison. When Ange took Celtic to Bodo/Glimt three years ago Celtic ‘enjoyed’ 59% possession but lost 2-0. When he took Spurs there this month, Spurs won 0-2 with 31% possession. An injury hit Celtic team were easy for Bodo/Glimt to pick off. Spurs went north to make it difficult for the home side and were able to break effectively in the second half.
Brendan Rodgers walked the same path. For so long, he dominated Scotland but was humbled in Europe. A Pauline Conversion happened this season between games against Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta.
Neil Lennon outperformed Brendan and Ange in Europe because Neil never entertained purist fantasies. You need to learn to be pragmatic in life. Be a fast learner.
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Bournesouprecipe
I told you I didn’t mention the easy draw we had in Europe. lol
Teary man
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Why do most folk who respond to your junk get their CQN accounts deleted, forcing them to create new accounts, yet you only get the occasional 2 day ban then get brought back like the long lost son??
Those back channels conversations must be interesting.
Good afternoon all from the Brazen Head. A fine day in old Glasgow Town. 👍
KINGLUBO on 22ND MAY 2025 3:10 PM
Re ange being a mason, was big Jock not one, maybe I’m wrong
*3rd degree I believe which is what the majority of craft members are and they are only in it tae get a job
I think we all expect a tougher time of it next season , especially if the diets , hibs and of course the other glasgow outfit get a financial boost . I hope our suits are planning to keep us way ahead of the pack ,and we make the necessary improvements to the team to firstly make a better show in Europe and secondly build a team capable of beating the rangers .
Dont know if there are any masons on the board….
But there are usually a few on and around the pitch whenever the Celtic are playing…..
“I dont leave BlantR.my name is kev,i live in a small dark cupboard and watch youtube it scares me and i change moniker regularly”
Your accounts get blocked i guess due to your
racism…remember your brown/black people vomit,kalgierror shoit
Or your antivax pash,
Or your for protestant puppeteered irish pishtriots,not met any yet who want a united ireland,they attacked Celtic fans after our semifinal v St.J
Or your need for Celtic comment on hun cheating,that wont happen,keeps the death of the fraud where it came into being at 100p park.Its gone kevvy.
Will give you a shout when next in BlantR,but i guess your cupboard in comfy.
Ask Paul as its his blog,try get him when not meeting his pals who roll up trouser legs on fri nights.
Try goin out a walk
An Tearmann on 22nd May 2025 4:11 pm
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I can’t walk.
Are you anti disabled people as well?
Next season’s jersey for ghentlemans avec moobs like moi – £75
that’s the way it is
Don’t give a monkeys what anyone is regards race, religious belief or political ideology etc. Only care that they care enough to put in 100% for the good of celtic if employed by celtic. Wee guys and girls joining secret societies and groups to feel important or secure important roles has been happening since time began.
CELTIC IN EUROPE.Goals
https://youtu.be/4y8mM8h5DGU?si=Bw8dZk-CiHgDEW_N
HH
Oh Kev you’re a funny wee mini man.
An annoying little tit but an unconscious comedian.
Headline from the unbiased BBC site:
“How can Aberdeen stop Celtic and win Scottish Cup?”
Sometimes the headline can be misleading. This one isn`t !!!
“I dont leave BlantR.my name is kev,i live in a small dark cupboard and watch youtube it scares me and i change moniker regularly”
You did at FAC meeting.You were in attendance,you were walking then
Kevvy heres the thing you are not to be believed,
You were disabled inside long before you gave todays admission.going by your chronic addiction to the inhumane and racist guff you have posted here
I dont believe you.racism,ignorance and anger at your fellow human are all posted as hidden anonymous trolling.
Disabled folks and those with sensory needs are catered for in adapted spaces and rooms at Celtic
There is always room for improvement
Burnley78 on 22nd May 2025 1:30 pm….
Spot on, Burnley78….!
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Karamoke Dembele, seems a waste of talent to me
The bhoy had it all
KINGLubO
Karamoko
Modric is retiring – can’t seehim turning down the chance to manage newcnuts
He’s still at Brest – was on loan to qpr
Our last game of the season this weekend.
The following weekend the USA national team training camp begins in Chicago.
A week later they play a match.
3 days later they play another.
Cameron and Auston are not invited.
Good.
Get to a beach or a pool, lads.
Then, Cameron, get on an aerobic fitness programme.
Auston, get to the gym.
I’m a nervous wreck about Saturday already. Dearie me (copyright Stivs).
Back to Basics 7.23
I’m all for the first line. 🤣
Kris “Monster Munch” Boyd starts sentences and doesn’t finish them..he starts a new sentence before getting half way through the previous sentence…
….but still he gets a job as a tv pundit…
bournesouprecipe on 22nd May 2025 1:49 pm
“ I normally win things in my 11th season “
James Tavernier
———–🍀Brill BSR😁
I picked the wrong week to stop reading the collected plays of Henrik Ibsen.
BRRB
Don’t worry, they’re not going anywhere, you can pick them up later.
Gene
That’s what I’m afraid of.
An Tearmann on 22nd May 2025 6:00 pm
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So you were unaware that I’m disabled so therefore I’m not disabled?
What an arrogant hunlike ego you are.
Just over 9 years ago I had accident at work and have been in crutches ever since.
Posted about it to you and you never responded cause you were too busy twisting my words to get me banned again.
hAiL HaIl
bigrailroadblues
just stick to ‘An Enemy of The People’
You’ll be able to identify with the main character…….
Livvy 1 up unfortunately
Log in
Celtic Mac
Enemy of the People – was that Neil Lennon’s autobiography?
Celtic Mac
Shoorly you mean enemy of ra peepul. 🤣
tim malone
Coulda been. Story of being attacked in Glasgow and the two perps get sent to University….
brrb
Yesh….corrrect
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