In days of yore Celtic would rattle nine goals past the Finnish champions on European Cup duty. That was never going to be on the cards last night but there remains a clear gap in quality between the teams. HJK Helsinki are no better than Hearts, but were clearly sharper.
The tie remains very much in the balance, a ‘Big Dan moment’, similar to what happened away to Sion last season, and the odds would stack heavily against Celtic progressing, and although HJK didn’t impress much, neither did Utrecht, who lost 2-0 at Celtic Park two years ago before wiping the floor with a disorganised Celtic a week later.
I have a few concerns.
Last season it worried me how dependent we had become on Charlie Mulgrew to create goals. His delivery from the left back position, not to mention his runs to the back post, were significant in Celtic overcoming the early season deficit.
Today we are a few central defenders lighter, if not any worse off in that department, but without Charlie galloping down the wing we are immeasurably less potent. Emilio is an able left back, but his performances are several degrees below his Player of the Year form and he is categorically not a goal creator. A double jeopardy is that when Emilio is behind Georgios Samaras on the left, instead of the more defensively minded Joe Ledley, we seem to have a real weak point.
If we are to start with a lone striker and five in the middle next week we’ll need Charlie on the left. This will stiffen up our weak spot and give HJK more to worry about.
The video moment for the players to study must surely be Georgios Samaras cross for the first Celtic goal. In case you missed it, the cross evaded the first defender. In this respect it was quite stunning and contrasted markedly to what was going on across on the right wing for most of the evening.
Early Player of the Year tip: Adam Matthews. Usain Bolt must be relieved our man is not a sprinter almost as much as Victor Wanyama is relieved he’s a footballer.
Our three raffles end at 19:10 TONIGHT! For the sum of only £1 you stand a chance of winning a painting of Henrik Larsson mid goal celebration, Scott Brown inventing the Broony or a print of our manager in his playing days.
It has never been easier or cheaper to contribute to the concept of what our club is all about, go buy a ticket.
Martin Chambers of the Ecuador Trust was in touch this morning. He said, “If you are able to help, the money will be used to fund the Soup Kitchen that we run each day feeding 150 of the poorest children in the shanty town – kids who would otherwise go hungry. Hope to hear from you soon” (he means you).
Feeding kids who would otherwise go hungry. Where have you heard that idea before?
The four beneficiaries are; The Haven, Cancer Respite Centre, Blantyre, Oscar Knox Neuroblastoma Appeal, Martin Chambers Ecuador Trust and Aberdour Primary School Parents Association.
For £1 you can win:
A celebrating Henrik Larsson painting.
A painting of Scott Brown in classic pose.
A Neil Lennon print.
What are you waiting on, do it now, there are only a few hours left! And after you have clicked on ‘buy a ticket’, DON’T FORGET TO PAY, as some people have. Just like social taxes, paying for your raffle ticket is NOT optional!
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I’m going to bed,I’ll think about drink.
no apologist,
“Sanctimonious and patronising in the extreme”
I’ll give you that :o)
but only because there are many like you who have no grasp of interpretation, jump into discussions that have gone on for years and think you are an authority with all the ammunition of a couple of posts.
A wee point of info for you;
I originally gave up my season ticket because Celtic FC Ltd agreed to confirm to the world that Celtic are old firm. I did not want to be part of the old firm.
This year. after three years of self denial I reasoned there is no more old firm, unlike a fair few people on here I did not make any conditions about personnel
So I bought a NEW SEASON TICKET, no claim to the history of any other season ticket in the past I might have owned :o)
Now, a few days after I buy me NEW SEASON TICKET, a Celtic representive has assisted with negotiations, that include the remnants of a club that defiled the integrity of a nation, into a media contract, with a media company who refuse to acknowlege the demise of said remnants.
Is that something you might be able to help you with my perspective
Hoops Neil
Her name is Linda Hardie. She was responsible for lossing £100.000 of tax payers money in a bank scam a few years ago.
Ta Starry Plough Big Jays stll the man!!! o))
oldtim67 on 2 August, 2012 at 22:44 said:
Stay calm auld pal :-))
I was talking with a Jersey local tonight and realised something, their ears are bloody massive. Jeezuz it was talking to a taxi with the doors open.
They don’t say ears – they say years ma boy!
2nd tee Aberdour
http://www.aberdourgolfclub.co.uk/course_images/course_photos/02.jpg
2nd green
http://www.aberdourgolfclub.co.uk/course_images/course_photos/03.jpg
RIP Charlie Mcdonald from the Rumford CSC.
Condolences to Margaret and the boys.
Night night bhoys
Curly and I have landed as the advance party in Aberdour- we the John the Baptists if CQN- clearing the way for tomorrow.
Forecast is good
We are now going along the gantry in the Cedar- frightening selection of Whisky- oh we’ll someone has to do it
See yoos ramorra
Thindimebhoy on 2 August, 2012 at 22:10 said:
Thanks for posting that, a while since i read or heard his work, always liked him and his well constructed analysis.
HH
wits,
I’m shocked, even after all the lies I’ve told you regard me so highly.
I am a sinner, forgive me lord
I have limits, thank you lord
yer still a hun :oD))))))
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 2 August, 2012 at 22:49 said:
perhaps you should change your name…. after all there are no huns to skelp….are they not dead????
Celtic Mac
The BBC’s Olympic bandwidth is temporary. I don’t think they pay for this much satellite capacity and then decline to use it during normal time. If they do I want a refund.
However, I do agree with BRTH, the nature of TV is changing, and by viewing Sky as the only show in town, the SPL may have been a missed opportunity.
Was there an opportunity for the SPL to take control of their own media rights? Off the top of my head how about this: Provide a subscription based internet-based TV offering that integrates with social media, has coverage from every game available on demand (some games live) with edited contributions from fans at the game (smartphones) and pro broadcasters too.
Don’t know if the numbers would ever add up or not, but they can’t be worse than the scraps Sky are throwing our game now. Point is I would expect some smart entrepreneurial football supremo type bloke to show a bit more innovative thought than what Neil Doncaster has demonstrated. Maybe its not such a good idea to first try to devalue your main product by forecasting imminent doom, then the following week go cap in hand to Sky who he sees to be the only game in town.
thoughts and prayer with the loved ones of Charlie Mcdonald RIP
Whats a hun?
Gallagher
Thanks
HH
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 2 August, 2012 at 23:08 said:
Respect mate – thanks.
Canamalar
You may be a grumpy old curmudgeon of the highest order but I have a grudging admiration for your “idealism” ( no condescension intended by the way its the only word I can think of)
Now mind you I think you are a bit daft (but sure we all are) Someday we will have a pint in BBs
hun is not dead, just the focal point of their congregation, it will not disperse until theres no hope.
Every media outlet that refers to rangers gives them hope
P G
Biggest ears were Don Revie.
Canamalar
The Hun may not be dead but they have had a very serious illness from which they may never recover,if they do recover I dont think they will be same old hun that we all knew and “loved”
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 2 August, 2012 at 23:13 said:
Every media outlet that refers to rangers gives them hope
I take heart from the fact that most of it is false hope and as they say, it’s the hope that kills you ;)
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 2 August, 2012 at 23:13 said:
hun is not dead, just the focal point of their congregation, it will not disperse until theres no hope.
Every media outlet that refers to rangers gives them hope
they are dead…the ordinary hun can’t even look you in the eye anymore…..they even know they are dead….everything else is just a charade
Awe Naw
HH
Magnificent7
the ordinary hun can’t even look you in the eye anymore…
You lucky Bas****s and to think some of you moan about the weather.
HH
Canamalar,
i asked earlier but maybe you missed it,
did you ask your questions directly to Celtic
or just generally to CQN,if you asked Celtic direct
it may take time for them to reply
Allright P G??
http://pbskids.org/noddy/characters-bigears.html
1st love, always has been, always will be, Celtic.
Massive fan of most sports, next in line to football, has always been athletics.
I’m off to The Olympics in the morning for 9 nights.
Cannae wait.
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on 2 August, 2012 at 23:22 said:
Magnificent7
the ordinary hun can’t even look you in the eye anymore…
You lucky Bas****s and to think some of you moan about the weather
the sun is shining all the time at the moment :-)
wits,
I’d rather get a horse that won :o)
The smiddy with everyone in the bar on it, is\was special. It was all the people who had heard about such things, missed them, and held reservations, you made dreams come true that day:o)
Lucky for me I believed, just wondering what to do with this winning lottery ticket, should I rip it up and stop all the infighting that will surely follow, Or accept I will kill friendships and family ties because greedy greedy greedy.
Canamalar,
Gies yer ST and I’ll keep an eye on the posh seats for ye.
In return for monthly reports I ask only for a pint per word.
Canamalar’s well-watered plant CSC.
gorybhoy64,
I did reply,
I have only one route to PL, Paul67, that I trust.
I asked the questions and am waiting for a reply.
I know if there is nothing untoward Paul67 will reply.
If there is more to this than meets a glass eye, Paul67 will do the media thing and find a tangent. RTC went silent into the night, Paul67 gave RTC the platform IMO, I believe Paul67 is in a better position to slap down my argument than anyone else I have access to.
I also believe Paul67 reads as many posts on his website as he can.
midfield maestro
that sounds awesome
have a great time fella
tell Usain we says hi
:)
FFM,
eh
your chucked
you gave me a dizzy twice
and you expect
feel that breeze
thats me
stormin out in a huff and the noise is the door slammin
Basketball, USA sets Olympic record score, beating Nigeria 139-68 with over 4 minutes left. Harlem Globetrotters stuff at times.
Canamalar,
my apologies i must have missed your reply,
i am glad hat you will respect any reply from Paul67,
i hope he is able to give you a decent answer and that
you are able to make good use of your ST,
i may even let you buy me a beer after one of our games :-)))
Off for some E B T (Extra Bed Time) now. Night all!! <o)))
mag7
your no in glasgow then eh
every hun is still a hun and arguing
tonight I was told there was not one world beater in any of the trophy winning teams, no ronaldo or rooney or even messi’s, so what happebned on the pitch was honourable ffs.
In the dolphin ffs
tims telling me, aye thats right its all about the supporters.
As long as a tim talls me that I know education in Scotland has failed.