I was away last week and missed the Rennes game, so I have that ‘Can’t wait to see Celtic in action’ buzz right now. The outcome of the tie was decided in the first leg when Scott Sinclair added Celtic’s third goal, but the game is important preparation for the stiffer challenges ahead. Boli Mbombo and Christopher Jullien need every possible minute on the field to become part of a solid defensive structure. Everyone in the squad has fitness work to do, and remember, this is Neil Lennon’s first proper chance to work with the players on new tactics.
It was at this stage last year that Jozo Simunovic picked up a red card suspension, despite Celtic winning the away first leg 0-3. It made no difference in the end, but there is no point making life complicated; let’s not pick up unnecessary bookings that can count against us later in the competition. I know it would be asking too much to hope for 90 minutes without injury…
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Good evening from a very pleasant outskirts of Huddersfield
Paul67 – can’t agree but tomorrow is all about the result and I hope the team approach it that way
There are other objectives buy result first – I’m sure the Macedonian would agree with my point
One more sleep.
!!BADA BING!! on 16TH JULY 2019 6:07 PM
Taxi driver pal sitting outside Crowne Plaza today , a couple of Sarajevo guys come over with a map,…..he’s thinking Loch Lomond, Edinburgh…..naw….the Majestic Laundry wi 2 big bags of strips to get washed….
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Funnily enough I had a wee fare oot to Luss this afternoon…….giruy ya T.O.A bassa :O)
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People pay their respects to the ten people wh died in Glasgow in January 1949 after inadvertently drinking methyl alcohol, used for industrial purposes, at New Year parties in Blackhill and Townhead. They had believed it to be an ordinary alcoholic beverage, an inquiry heard.
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Bada…
How the feck did they know a laundry over here ?
FOOL TIME WHISTLE on 16TH JULY 2019 5:52 PM
BadaBing
Thank goodness its a shorter road trip but a lesson for us in the result for tomorrow
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Should be much cooler weather also and from what I hear, Tallinn is a really nice city. Let’s get the job done tomorrow.
Adi- not a clue mate…
Is tomorrow’s game on tv
The result in Macedonia makes this piece of nonsense by Chris Jack all the more ridiculous:
https://philmacgiollabhain.ie/2019/07/15/why-facts-must-always-be-sacred-for-journalists/#more-13847
ZIGGYDOC1 on 16TH JULY 2019 7:54 PM
Sunscreen factor reduced from 40 to 15 now.
HH
Celtic Park Sold Out fr tomorrow`s game but I will be surprised if the attendance is much over 40,000.
JJ
TURKEYBHOY
Re your comment about the Sarajevo tie being over, consider the following: The Georgian champs, Saburtalo, were 3-0 up away to the Moldovan champs, Sheriff Tiraspol, from last week.
In the Georgian leg today, the Moldovan scored 3 goals in the first 10 minutes, to make it 3-3!
Never count your chickens comes to mind.
The Georgians are now 1-3 down against 10 men, so they may make it.
IniquitousIV
HOT SMOKED on 16TH JULY 2019 8:09 PM
The result in Macedonia makes this piece of nonsense by Chris Jack all the more ridiculous:
https://philmacgiollabhain.ie/2019/07/15/why-facts-must-always-be-sacred-for-journalists/#more-13847
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Jack’s name is on the article but he neither wrote it nor read it.
His account is so far fetched – but if we assume for a minute that it’s true it also means that the sub editor never read it either, OR if he did he has now knowledge of the subject in question.
Then we have to consider the prospect of a Celic inclined prankster masquerading as a freelance journalist coming up with this wheeze in the expectation that the mighty Herald & Evening Times empire wouldn’t know any better. Now, WE know they are duds of the highest order but did we think they were this bad..?
As we also know the Glasgow team that the Macedonians might have faced had they won the tie was Celtic, but not only that, the 2 teams – the Macedonians & the new club – are competing in separate tournaments.
The Evening Times admit to publishing fake news.
They admit to falsely attributing “freelance” work as the work of their own staff.
They admit that they don’t fact check freelance work.
They admit they don’t fact check articles by their own staff.
Not fit to be toilet paper.
HH
I belong in the group which will only consider this tie over when it is over. Underlying uncertainty is the only reason I can think of for people saying it is already over.
Am I confident of going through? Yes.
Do I belolieve we are already through? No.
JJ
HS
Correct, non ST ticket sales may have sold out but the game is on the ST and folk will be on holiday. Next week’s game, on the assumption we qualify, I’m on holiday for e.g.
FTW
I know. It is ridiculous and was, IMO, simply another attempt to add to their mission to create an aura of something special around Steven Gerrard.
Hot Smoked
I’m with you bud.
Should win, could lose, stay focussed.
Hubris is always a threat…..darting in off his wing and hitting us with a sucker punch!
HH jg
Prestonpans
Should we go through, would next week`s game be at Home ?
JJ
HS- the worrying part is ‘award winning journalist, Chris Jack ‘ ….ffs,no wonder the paper trade is dying in this country….
HOT SMOKED on 16TH JULY 2019 8:29 PM
Celtic Park Sold Out fr tomorrow`s game but I will be surprised if the attendance is much over 40,000.
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40k no a bad crowd for a dead rubber……think how many crossbar challenge tix you could sell.
Jamesgang
You are so right re Hubris. I hope he stays in Sarajevo.
Are you going to CQN Corner tomorrow?
JJ
HS
Sadly not my Fhriend. Work commitment in the Burg.
Bealin soamur!
HH jg
Bada,
What was the `award`? Good attendance? Jumping through hoops? Turning summersaults?
JJ
JG
Well that`s a Burger.
JJ
Anyway, signing off now . Looking forward to tomorrow .
Cheerio for now,
JJ
Home next Wednesday i believe if we get through
HS @ 8:40
According to video celts m8
HS- Not missing a meeting?
I know theres a time to be cautious,but this is definitely not one of them.We ran this team into the ground last week not fit.Sometimes,you can sense when a team could be dangerous.Never batted an eyelid last week.3-1 up at home.C,mon.I expect at least another 3 tomorrow night.
i am really worried aboout tomorrow night.
i worry about will they score against us and we only score 3, 4 , or 5.
fixed odds correct scores decisions decisions
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HOT SMOKED-well me and my dad will be part of the 40thousand😉
Do Shkendija now drop down into the Europa?
Maybe Chris Jack was being psychic?
After all, he has special powers.
He sees dead clubs.
Does every Rangers team swoop?
is every holiday sanitised ?
must have missed the toxic bonfires,
who are they trying to get to book these holidays ?
the company is called something like celbrate poblic holidays.
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At the Battle of the Boyne, the troops of William of Orange defeated those of James II and this began the Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland. Some of the political divisiveness of this holiday has been lost in recent decades, and celebrations have changed heavily as a result.
Revolutionaries who supported William of Orange sought to usurp the Catholic monarchy that was supported by followers of James II in the late 17th century. They were able to ultimately overthrow King James II and march his forces into Ireland, where they were defeated in Oldbridge, County Meath.
Jacobite forces who had supported James II viewed the war as a stand for Irish sovereignty. They also felt that it was fought to defend religious freedom for members of the Catholic Church.
Williamite forces viewed the war as an opportunity to stabilise Protestant and English rule in Ireland. Many of them were afraid that their lives and property would be in jeopardy if James’ forces remained in control of Ireland.
Contemporary sources stated that the Battle of the Boyne took place on July 1, 1690. The date was revised to July 11 due to changes in the dating system used in European countries. Ironically the battle is actually commemorated in modern days on July 11, which has lead to many people simply calling the celebration the Twelfth.
Many people have viewed the holiday as relatively controversial due to the complex political background that the Battle of the Boyne carries with it. Nevertheless, things have changed quite a bit. Modern celebrations tend to downplay politics and instead present the holiday as a cultural event that welcomes tourists.
Modern Cultural Observances
Celebrations in the modern era generally start the night before, which is often referred to as the Eleventh Night in Northern Ireland. Large bonfires are often lit on this night. While some sectarian activities still accompany these bonfires in many areas, there have been numerous attempts to make the event more family-friendly as well as to cut down on the pollution generated by the bonfires.
Some of these fires are fed by a combination of wooden pallets and rubber tires. They can often reach well over 100 feet tall.
Parades are generally scheduled for the next morning. Members of the Orange Order organise many of these parades, which is a Protestant fraternal organisation that’s has its headquarters in Ulster. The holiday used to be known as Orangemen’s Day because of the large number of parades that this group organises. Orangemen typically wear a dark suit with an orange sash when on parade. They might also put on white gloves and a traditional bowler hat for the event.
There are several other ways that people mark the occasion besides the marches:
Loyalists tend to dress various streets up with bunting and Union flags. Some people have argued that this is a traditional aspect of the holiday, but it has caused problems in the past when these banners are hung near areas with Republican sentiments.
It has become customary for modern people to watch the parades on television, and a great deal of local TV coverage is given to the events. The Twelfth is the longest running outside broadcast program that originates in Northern Ireland. Many people have come to enjoy waving in front of television cameras as the traditional political activities associated with the holiday have receded further into the past.
Lambeg drumming contests have become popular as well. A Lambeg drum is a large musical instrument that’s beaten with a pair of curved malacca canes. Full-sized drums are always starting to become popular with individuals who travel through parade routes on floats. They’re usually not comfortable to carry otherwise.
Celebrations Going Forward
Numerous efforts to make the holiday more inclusive have really started to change the celebration of the Twelfth. Some politically neutral customs are becoming popular now, such as releasing balloons. One purple or orange balloon is released for every year since 1690. While some people continue to see the celebrations as divisive, they’re likely to become comparatively relaxed.
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need my eyes tested.
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 16TH JULY 2019 3:06 PM
Lustig was treated shamefully.
All this stuff about his legs gone total nonsense,anyone playing behind the non backtracking Player of the Year would also show fatigue irrespective who they were.
His legs were not gone when he ran the length of Pittodrie to head home the goal that got us moving.