I doubt there has ever been a series of home games in our history as concentrated as what lies ahead for Celtic. We have three in the next eight days, kicking off a series of nine at home in the next 12 league fixtures.
I know what you’re thinking, the fact that we’ve played nine away and only five at home explains our poor start to the league campaign, but all that should now correct itself….. Form this season is comparable only to season 2003-04, when after drawing a blank in the opening game away to Dunfermline, Celtic won 25 consecutive league games.
That run came to an end when Henrik Larsson was rested for the start of the visit of Motherwell. We had just beaten Barcelona and were on our way to a 0-0 draw in the return game. At the time the draw didn’t matter much but it left Celtic four games short of the world record, achieved by Eusabio’s Benfica. Since then Dinamo Zagreb eclipsed the Celtic record but fell one short of Benfica’s.
World records are not easy to break, Celtic would need to win every game between now and the split in April simply to match Benfica’s 29 game winning run (would be an appropriate reward for those who’d travelled to Dingwall for the game).
If we win all 12 of the coming fixtures dominated by home games, Celtic will be third and fourth in the world record consecutive league game winning list. Impossible. Right?
Let’s worry about Hamilton Accies tomorrow and see what the players can achieve thereafter.
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Hard hats at the crumbledome. Great idea.
I’VEHADTOCHANGEMYBANE,
When I was a young bhoy, we used to chant SEVEN, SEVEN, SEVEN. Another great chant was CEL TIC CHA CHA CHA. My memory (may well be wrong) is that most of the singing started in the Celtic End in the 50s and 60s. Again, I think the make up of the Jungle changed sometime in the 70s. Mind you, in those days, you could wander around from end to end of the ground and some people did exactly that.
stairheidrammy,
that link doesn’t work…..
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Parkheadcumsalford,
methinks yer rambling….again ;-))
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Try again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk2m67Ay1rA
A Lisbon 50th Anniversary Concert at CP
Featuring-
Rod Stewart
Simple Minds
Primal Scream
Mogwai
Paolo Nutini
Etc etc etc….
THELURKINTIM,
Never a truer word….
Does anybody know him, I think I have seen his face. Thank feck I never had to ask him for directions
last comment from me 2nite….if I hav offended u…..u really haven’t been listening ;-))
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The auld chant was , ” Celtic CHA, CHA, CHA ………Rangers ,Boo, Boo, Boo !
HH
Talking of calendars , whit aboot the wee guy that stole a calendar ?
He got 12 months !
p.s…..like you, am wonderin how you can listen wae yer eyes ;-))
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LMCBHOY on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 4:45 PM
Various Posters
Just for clarity and repeating previous, I have seen the tender for safety netting at ibrokes, the work to be carried out beginning January. Only down date, now confirmed, is if they get a home cup draw.
This is fact!
HH
Glad you came back on mate to verify what you posted earlier.Now we have some people on here telling us nets are standard procedure !!!!!.On what fekin planet.As I said earlier,yes nets are perfectly acceptable for work being carried out.with the workers wearing hard hats.Not for people standing in the vicinity,especially underneath.Safety Certificates?Please read James Forrest post on these.All the grounds that have had disasters had a valid safety certificate.Thr Huns one was granted in July.We know the roofas are probably now perilous,but some on here very willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.
I will say again.Any roof of a football stadium that needs nets,wether for maintenance or not,is not a fit place for spectators.But heyho,you put your trust in Dave King,and the lying sleekit ways he goes about his business dealings.
This was the chance to nab them.Not through Celtic as everyone keeps harping on about,but by us.Dont take their tickets.Let the watching world know why.
PARKHEADCUMSALFORD on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 9:10 PM
” CELTIC clap clap clap ”
Arrived at Celtic Park Summer `62 after the World Cup in Chile .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF51hQwVw6U
We nicked it from ” Brazil clap clap clap ”
Sadly the hun retorted with ” Celtic ha ha ha “.
They had a point.
AngelGabriel: I left a message and have them ready for you. I’ll be in BV from 12.30 for about 45 minutes.
Big Jimmy: Yes, that would be great.
A hard earned 2-2 tonight for the young guns. Jack Atchison sniffing out a 90th minute equaliser. Handy sub to have available.
All praise and thanksgiving to Celts who made that journey. CQN is an empty shell to my eyes.
CQN is an empty shell to my eyes.
from a Guido ;-))
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Guido Fox…..tell us how successful you wer…..
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ALMORE .
Good man. See you on Saturday.HH
Thelurkintim on 12th December 2016 10.24pm
Saw you drew a double chin. Very clever – you. Your joke wooshed past me, sorry about being dense.
I brought this moniker over from the rangerstaxcase blog after its demise, just too lazy-minded to create a Celtic identity.
guido….
I know about lazy, but ffs…;-))
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BIG JIMMY on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 9:44 PM
The auld chant was , ” Celtic CHA, CHA, CHA ………Rangers ,Boo, Boo, Boo !
HH
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When the Dandy Dons were at their height, we expanded this to:
” Celtic CHA, CHA, CHA ………Rangers ,Boo, Boo, Boo………Aberdeen, Baaa, Baaa, Baaa ”
HH
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pr@ck n troll spring to mind ;-))
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BGFC,
A don’t remember that…..baah humbug….;-))
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VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 5:07 PM
LMCBHOY on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 4:45 PM
As for the problem with a home cup draw, they are due an away fixture. I’m sure the luck of the draw will help them!
*hope someone spoke with Mark McGhee about this.
MARRAKESH EXPRESS on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 7:27 PM
The 1902 Ibrox disaster was caused by the collapse of a stand, which led to the deaths of 25 supporters watching a Scotland v England football game.. 517 supporters were injured.
*deidco offered their Empire Exhibition Trophy up for the British League Cup to raise money for this disater , it was an invitational only tournament involving the winners and runners-up of the Scottish and English football leagues.
The competition took place in Glasgow with the semi finals at the disaster ground ??? . A reply between deidco and Everton took place at Parkheid.
The final took place at Cathkin where we won 3–2 against the owners of the dilapidated stadium aet.
We were then surprised at the end of the season when deidco’s directors arrived to take back the cup. Celtic believed they were the rightful owners after winning the cup fairly in a properly organised competition.
Lawyer’s letters were sent back and forth between the clubs with both clubs claiming ownership. Rumour has it that letters were still received by Celtic from the former sevco demanding that they give the cup back over a century later.
Interestingly, the cup is engraved “Won by Cheating Bassa FC” and is on display in the Celtic Trophy Room.
Thelurkintim on 12th December 2016 10.46pm
Will be pushing against the lazy gene tomorrow on the 18.06 from kilpatrick, all stations, with my 16yo. He is finding his way as a Celt and I thank my God that those such as you are unknown to him.
His brother, 36 now with his life in Auckland, won’t be there but they’ll swap stories. The wonder of youngsters’ google phones.
DOC on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 7:38 PM
THE HAND OF GOD on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 4:51 PM
I would suggest a coal lorry circling the pitch with the European Cup perched on the flat loader. And 60,000 Celtic supporters singing, “In the heat of Lisbon”
*Being led by a Republican Accordion Band.
RON BACARDI on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 7:50 PM
DOC, that was one fantastic Friday evening when we gathered at Celtic Park to welcome the Lisbon Lions home with the European champions cup. Kings of Europe.
*Made my one and only appearance on the hallowed ground that night. 4 weeks later I said “I do”, I know which the bigger thrill was.
PARKHEADCUMSALFORD on 12TH DECEMBER 2016 9:10 PM
I’VEHADTOCHANGEMYBANE,
When I was a young bhoy, we used to chant SEVEN, SEVEN, SEVEN. Another great chant was CEL TIC CHA CHA CHA.
*I believe that was given birth at the Real Madrid game where we asked for a lap of honour, even after losing, such was our display that night.
Real greats were alleged tae have said they wondered what we would be like if we ever won anything of note. One of them would know 5 years later when he invited us for his testimonial.
guido….am crushed yer celtic bhoy would think am the opposition….further from the truth….an p.s. I’m more than happy to hold own
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guido….if u want to go further….gimme a station…..I appologise to all decent Tims…..but I am annoyed ;-))
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if u respond…..and it happens…..I will take no prisoners….yer first and last warning ;-))
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Celtic Squad App v Hamilton Accies
05 Games 2 Shut Outs Craig Gordon
01 Games 0 Shut Outs Logan Bailly
11 Games 0 Goals Scott Brown
07 Games 0 Goals Emilio Izaguirre
06 Games 4 Goals Kris Commons
05 Games 5 Goals Leigh Griffiths
05 Games 1 Goals James Forrest
04 Games 1 Goals Nir Bitton
03 Games 1 Goals Mikael Lustig
03 Games 0 Goals Efe Ambrose
03 Games 0 Goals Stuart Armstrong
03 Games 0 Goals Gary MacKay Steven
02 Games 1 Goals Callum McGregor
02 Games 1 Goals Tom Rogic
02 Games 1 Goals Dedryck Boyata
02 Games 1 Goals Liam Henderson
02 Games 0 Goals Scott Allan
01 Games 0 Goals Kieran Tierney
01 Games 0 Goals Jozo Simunovic
01 Games 0 Goals Saidy Janko
01 Games 0 Goals Erik Sviatchenko
01 Games 0 Goals Ryan Christie
missin an n ;-))
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Kuppla things
Best game I was ever at was 4-2 10 men won the league.
Isn’t it sad nay repugnant that all official recordings are destroyed?
Who knows maybe I was standing beside Kevjungle that night.
I was in the jungle that night but my Kevin’s last name was Dolan.
So It’s offishul Rangers now have a physical safety net anaw. Wonders shall always cease.
So now that our European humiliation is complete let’s get back into the business of making some OF money.
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jeez mags, thats a lot of useless information…..but it’s no distraction fae Guido….;-))
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physicallity in moderation….am pretty sure I’ve threatend to defend myself to the max…..offensively ;-))
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Good Morning Celts…hoping for yet another victory tonight.I really would love if Celtic had something planned to celebrate the Lisbon Lions that involved Celtic Park being the venue for us to show our love and appreciation to our greatest ever team.As i suggested earlier the club could charge a modest admission fee with all profits going to the Celtic foundation or Mary’s meals and similar deserving causes.That would be an occasion i for one would love to attend.