Victor Wanyama scored the only goal of this game after 72 minutes, a postage stamp corner cracker from outside the box, but the 90th minute created most drama as Fraser Forster saved an Eggert Jonsson penalty to secure the points.
Celtic were forced into yet more injury changes as third choice right back, Cha Du-Ri, was drafted in, in the absence of Adam Matthews and long-term absentee, Mark Wilson. With Emilio Izaguirre and Joe Ledley both close to returning to action Charlie Mulgrew played left back, giving Celtic a physical looking formation but they struggled to impose themselves in the opening 30 minutes.
Gary Hooper and Anthony Stokes offered little up front all day but Hooper had two gilt-edged chances before the break. James Forrest hooked an awkward cross in from the right which the Hearts defence failed to deal with, allowing Hooper to shoot from inside the six yard box but he tame effort missed the target. Minutes later Hooper was again presented with a chance inside the box after Georgios Samaras hit the goal-line on the left but the striker failed to get his feet in gear.
Anthony Stokes connected well with a shot from 25 yards which tested Kello, the only real effort either keeper had to deal with in the first half. Stokes came close again after the break but he couldn’t quite get high enough to above James Forrest’s cross and his header rebounded off the bar.
Charlie Mulgrew struggled with his delivery from free kicks and corners all afternoon but the ball broke to Victor Wanyama on 23 yards out after one Mulgrew free kick. The Kenyan brought his foot from right to left across the ball, injecting a devilish degree of swerve to leave Kello rooted to the spot as the ball flew into the net.
With the clock running down Fraser Forster failed to deal with a corner and Wanyama was penalised in the resulting melee inside the box resulting in the penalty. With Jonsson ready to take the kick Georgios Samaras stood over the ball insisting it was not correctly on the spot, taking a clear opportunity to unnerve the kicker. Jonsson refused to re-spot the ball until the referee moved it clearly away from its initial position and insisted it was placed again.
When Jonsson eventually took his kick he struck it well enough but Fraser Forster dived quickly to his left and turned the ball behind. The winning run continues.
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hamiltontim says Oh ah up Kano and the Foundation x1000 says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:33
Googybhoy
Ya bandit is was gonnae pick you up for that :)))
Is St John the Dwarf from Balloch or Luss? :)
That wee fella…….great wee saint……is he from Perth???
Good night …. god Bless ………all the Bhoys …….may your God go with you…
B T
Spot on!!
Aye BT. And there was me and mini me waiting on you bringing us a pie back.
MINI MWD was devastated!
MWD ;o)
donegalbhoy67 says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:32
You cant help but notice the guy in the crowd after the pen save sticking the fingers and arm up!
MWD
I posted earlier big man…
I will repay when time is ian right right right…
Moonbeams
How are you pal ?
BT Visit the Vogue next Friday.
jude
whit? me spot on?
I’ve been cqn’d..
Victor is slowly but surely becoming a legend.
Look out for the usual suspects calling out for the clamping down on players who deliberately try to slow down the taking of a penalty kick.
Of course if Jonson had scored it would never have been given a 2nd thought.
Re Gerry Armstrong, I read he is in the employ of the IFA to actively recruit talented young footballers from a Nationalist background to opt for Northern Ireland instead of the Republic.
Eyes Wide Open says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:40
yeah i know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWFsbCt9xcs&feature=youtu.be
this is the penalty incident
I’m no used tae being live and up to date. I’m away back to read Kojo’s shite.
I know big F F save the pen but Id still go for the tertz goalie .
MWD – pink champagne?! Ya big poove! Sounds like you had a good one.
HH
TTTT
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:42
Indeed.Pity about the song though,it’s terrible.
Gerry Armstrong and Pat Nevin would get along just fine.
Celtic 1 Hearts 0
Get in there.
Does fat sally know what Sami done?
jude
not posibble..
he had the cheeck to bless himself when coming towards the celtic end at the start of the second half…
I’m sure he will be reported pretty soon..
it will be national news I’m sure ? eh
Please enough of the Gerry Armstrong.
donegalbhoy67 says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:43
with the risk of playing devils advocate – what was Victor doing leading with his arm, it gives the referee the opportunity to make a decision.
Bobo and Lyon springs to mind.
macanbheatha says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:49
With a packet of popcorn in front of the TV watching brokeback mountain perhaps – or would Pat not have everything his own way?
BelfastCityCelt says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:48
It’s all down to taste. :-) I’m not always great on the songs as I’m slightly corn beef and can’t make out some of the chanting.
64
might make it..
try my best..
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:50
Sue Barker: FPLG, what happened next?
BT
Wee MWD just away to bed. Still upset! See what you done.
:o))))))
MWD PHSL
As tweeted by the man himself at 6pm
Goodnoight one and all. A good day as far as I’m concerned. Celts won and so did Barca. We’re still very much in this race. I’m becoming more confidebt with each game that passes. We can win this league.
Hail! Hail!
EWO
Come on mate I know you’ve played the game.
It’s natural when jumping to lead with your arm. The only person at fault for the penalty was Murray.
Anyone else notice Neil’s cool celebration of Vic’s goal?
Wife just pointed out that 6 years ago today we were in Kalgourlie-Boulder. I just pointed out that 6 years ago today we beat Hibs 3-2.
Goldstar 10
You are correct, samaras’ behaviour was a national disgrace.
You would have thought that as a Greek he would be grateful for the euro bailout and that David Cameron hadn’t rescinded his work visa, but , after the act of benevolence , Samaras had the audacity to point out to the referee that the ball wasn’t actually on , or touching the penalty spot.
This is shocking and , surely the Greek will be sent back to Euroland, without any bailout.
Of course, had he actually just gone up to talk to the ball, and hadn’t found any infringement, then his antics would be totally ignored – Papac ????
Orange limp the day?? Whers the effin snow when you need it??
BT
I have to warn you it will not be
a pretty sight.
Sammi at the penalty
Big Sammi…….Hoi No Way! you canny put the baw there
hamiltontim says Oh ah up Kano and the Foundation x1000 says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:57
Did you watch it on Donegalbhoys link?
The referee seemingly gave it for handball which it was not.
However and as happened around 13 months ago, referees have the time and opportunity to change their mind about why they gave it, before filling in their report.
Victor jumped as he jumped to protect his face – however in doing so, he has given the referee that opportunity.
I have watched the Bobo penalty a hundred times, next to guys possibly yourself included adamant it was a penalty still totally convinced it never was – still am.
Victors is the same.
The rules are open to interpretation – and when there is a grey area…
blantyretim says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:37
Haven’t spoke to him today. Surprised he made it. Missed the Athletico game altogether. Prone to throat infection since the cancer. Wisnae well.
I am biased of course. It’s just a general bug bear of mine that all the players of that (our most successful) era, have struggled for years to make ends meet, when any half decent muppet now, is a millionaire.
The lack of understanding of the modern player regards the the reality of the older players is illustrated by the following story.
The auld yin was introduced to Chris Sutton by John Clark. He then said “you must be one of the ones that doesn’t milk it” in reference to those Lions that do the corporate hospitality meeting and greeting etc. The auld yin was never invited to participate, which is the only reason he wasn’t doing it.
The lack of empathy and understanding of what is required of those from the era before television deals and Bosman, including the Lions, to make a living, from a guy making more in a week than they would in a year, was truly disgsuting to me. Perfectly illustrative though, of the disconnect between the game as was and as is.
Not to mention the casual contempt of those modern players whose success is measured by the size of their wallets as opposed to their achievements. Jealousy?
I thought Sutton was a great player bye the way. This comment is intended to reflect modern attitudes to those that went before. Not to disparage on field ability.
As I said. A bit of a bug bear. Fairly irritating in fact. Anyway, got that off my chest now….
Cheers
Yogi
MurdochauldandHay & Kano 1000 says:
11 December, 2011 at 00:02
That would have fallen under the offensive bill
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:55
Lol.Very good mate! :)