It wasn’t just the result, which was enormously satisfying, but the manner of Celtic’s performance yesterday was equally gratifying. We passed with speed and precision, creating space between what was often two blocks of five defenders. Hearts were in a sorry state but despite enduring the consequences of being unable to pay their dues, they remain considerably more resourceful than many of the lower league teams which have caused Celtic problems in cup competitions in recent seasons.
We finally got to see what the fuss over Nir Biton was all about. He brought control, time and space to the play. In particular I liked the way he tried to retain possession. Hope we see more of him in the weeks to come.
While most attention was drawn to the striker position following defeat to Milan last week, central midfield, bereft of recent departures, the injured and suspended, was just as under-resourced. The opportunity is there for Biton to grab a place for himself, just as Victor did a couple of years ago.
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Morrissey the 23rd Viva Resolution 12!
2 December, 2013
It’s really sad that so many Celtic fans can’t wait to give their money to SFA/Sevco.
Post of the year so far for me.
2nd December – John Gayly day
I think I remember seeing SNP hoardings only a year or two ago. I think it may have been Fir Park but not certain. What I do recall is that it was an SPL ground and they seemed to be a permanent fixture since I noticed them each time that ground was on tv
BRTH…………Thanks for that, got the Christmas special and the book for my faithers Chrismas, I thought the Nevin interview was in the Chritmas offering……….not that i’d be reading ma faithers Christmas pressy you understand…coughs.
No downsides to yesterdays game.
Thank you Celtic!
setting free the bears supports Resolution 12 & Oscar Knox 13:21 on 2 December, 2013
I caught a bit of the St Mirren v Hibs game last week and there was a SNP advert next to the away dugout.
A fiver for your thoughts
Welcome.
Eloquent first post.
Don’t let it go to your head!
:-)
Ya h**, ye!
HH!!
cadizzy
13:50 on
2 December, 2013
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SNP Poster at Fir Park…………correct.
draw live here at 2pm Celtic Park time
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25185042
A fiver for your thoughts
Welcome.
And as it’s the Panto Season
Oh yes you are..!
Steinreignedsupreme
Maybe Paisley is where I saw it in that case
Super Sallary stalking Kenny Misser at Hamdump.
Two comments I seen on TSFM site .
The reply is from a Jambo.
Sorry for the long post
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I am alerted to the fact that Chick Young was bemoaning Celtic’s victory against Hearts yesterday as ‘bad for Scottish football’. It is a theme I expect to hear more of in the next few days, unless the dreaded tie comes out of the hat at today’s cup draw. Was Scottish football better when clubs like R*ng*rs, Hearts, Dundee, Motherwell, Livingston etc paid way above what they should and their creditors suffered along the way? We are now at a point where every club except one is trying to live within its means. Even the one who isn’t may eventually be forced to. That of course means there will be occasions where the club with more resources records victories of the type witnessed yesterday. It was still one goal less than Stenhousemuir shipped at Ibrox earlier this season. I don’t recall a single whimper about that result being bad for Scottish football. In fact I recall it being a day where Chick Young probably broke the record for saying the word ‘outstanding’ most times over a 90 minute period.
I really have to ask why the BBC are using everyone’s money to pay (in some cases) such blatantly biased pundits.
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I, and I suspect most Hearts supporters, do not welcome Chick Young’s sympathy, if that was what it was. This type of hammering was bound to come along at some point for a side full of youngsters, and that’s no one’s fault other than Hearts. To be honest, I expected it to happen sooner and have been a bit relieved, up until yesterday, that Hearts’ defeats have not been by more than two goals. These young lads, and three remaining over 21s, have done a great job, but eventually lack of experience, and a team on the field brim-full of experience with superior ability, and hitting form, were bound to take them apart. That it was a side capable, on their day, of doing that to almost any other side in the league makes it a little easier to take (at least for me).
Chick Young is a bitter wee idiot. His sympathy is not with Hearts, not even with Scottish football. His sympathy is for his side, the one he still considers to be R*ng*rs. They had a good Scottish Cup win on Saturday, beating a good, young, side. On Sunday Celtic stole his teams thunder, cue sour grapes.
A half decent journalist would be emphasising that it was a salutary lesson to those who would over-spend in pursuit of success, and that it is the Hearts, Rangers and sundry others that have caused their own downfall, and any resultant gulf between Celtic and the rest. Celtic have managed their house extremely well and are now reaping the benefit, and others have done so on a smaller scale, and they too are reaping the benefit, though also on a smaller scale.
Should Chick get his wish and see TRFC make their way to the top two, and a gulf appear between them and the rest, I expect he will forget all about what’s best for Scottish football as he will consider it to have arrived; or be advocating that, what he will call the Old Firm, move to England, and sod what’s best for the rest!
SFTB
Good research and response to my question.
“even in your reconstructed memory”……….At ma age ANY form of memory is welcome, reconstructed is fine by me.
looking forward to the draw , but also a little worried please dont give us the tribute act , i know we will murder them , but think back to the shame game as when they are well behind just think what dirty underhand tactics & fouls they will get up to , & then when its time up the orcs will be out for blood in the streets of glasgow , so for me please anyone but sevco
Off oot.
Well not really – tuning in for the draw.
HH!!
The next time I’m at Palmerston I shall take along my Jeanne D’Arc banner.
Bawsman/Steinreignedsupreme
ah so the SNP advertises in Paisley and Motherwell.
MSM fever pitch in Sevconia as Scottish Cup draw commences.
Afternoon, enjoying work today , the works ‘token jam tart’ , shrugged his shoulders and muttered something about it was always going to happen and fears the worst over the coming months. Token Rory mumbled about our penalty ,replied I agree was soft like the semi final one last year; and what about the dive at Falkirk on Saturday end of conversation :)
Hope Neil shows faith in these guys and shape , lets see if it is successful over a period of games home and away in the SPFL would be good to also try and give Rogic game time think this boy could have it as well.
finally noticed this on the SFA website, seams if you hassle Celtic or Neil you only get a slap on the wrists , no change there !!!
Case 1
Alleged Party in Breach: Rowan Vine, Hibernian FC
Date: 20th October 2013
Disciplinary Rule(s) allegedly breached:
Disciplinary Rule 82: By making offensive comments on Twitter suggesting the use of violence.
Outcome: Player found in breach
Sanction: Censure
Tallybhoy
Thanks, it’s a nerve jangling experience posting here for first time.
the long wait is over
Naw, he’s behind you
HH
RC O’Gilvie twitching nervously.
Red neck in full view.
Is that that fud Tanner?!
HH!!
Tanner referring to the OF already!
jonny the tim supporting wee oscar @ 13:28 on 2 December, 2013
Unfortunately that won’t work:
“In calculating the gate drawings, the host club shall be entitled to exclude 100 season ticket holders and complimentary tickets from the calculation of the gate drawings. Thereafter the club shall include therein, the corresponding charges for admission in respect of every season ticket holder and complimentary ticket holder in excess of a limit of 10% of the remaining number of spectators admitted to the match, subject to such a limit not exceeding 1,000 such persons”
How many brown brougues under that podium?
Here we go!
Hope sevco get the sheep at Pittodrie. Laughs galore!
Jonny the Tim supporting wee Oscar
14:02 on
2 December, 2013
Tanner referring to the OF already!
twice in three minutes….
Alloa v D’ton
Makes my blood boil to see RCO standing there bold as brass!
Clyde/Stran v ICT
1401:
Not long now to wait… Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller looking very dapper in a James Bond-style suit.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/content/images/2007/08/10/russabbot_396x222.jpg
Hibs v Raith
Alloa v Dumbarton
Sevco manage to avoid mighty Alloa
Albion v Stenny
Clyde/Stranraer v Inverness CT
Hibernian v Raith Rovers