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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Gordon64 says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:12
I have to agree with Ard Macha – wind your neck in ever so lightly.
A question was asked – is he a tim.
Are you telling me whenever you see a scotsman on tv, in a film, in a band, plays snooker, doing something on TV – that you have never asked the question or wondered ‘I wonder who he supports’…?
Its natural – it causes no harm.
Whers the Cail Briuch Resturant?
Googybhoy
Balloch, Balloch????!!!
Isn’t that where they filmed High Road :))))))))
hamiltontim says Oh ah up Kano and the Foundation x1000 says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:09
Yes & yes.
The fact that you know about the christian name makes me suspect we may be acquainted somehow. Which probably isn’t a good thing. Can I apologise in advance for whatever offence I may have caused!
Also, your own moniker. That being my hometown and all. Mmmmm……
Cheers
Yogi
Jinkyredstar – you have to understand that most of us are not as old as you!
We didn’t see Celtic when they were the best team in Europe, so we appreciate an outstanding team like this Barca side.
Mind and wrap up warm! ;-)
TTTT
SwanseaBhoy says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:12
googybhoy
Cheers. I was fairly certain I ad read posts on here from you saying Manchester was infected by them.
SwanseaBhoy
……….
A city that has a week long celebration of Irish Culture in March. I complained to Council who were unaware of their march. The police said no reason to stop as no public order problems .
Makes me think? Public order problem? Mmmmmmm
Anyway will keep up my emails.
Gordon64,
hamilton tim asked the question and I answered it.
You then posted:
Gordon64 says:
10 December, 2011 at 22:41
What is wrong with some of you.
We are watching what is arguably the best football team
that there has ever been and some of you are questioning
the religion of the commentator.
Take a look at yourselves.
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I enjoyed the Barcelona win as much as anyone so failed to see why you would feel the need to admonish anyone having a chat about the commentator’s religion.
We have discussed referees’ and players’ religions on this blog along with toilet duck, fish jokes, childhood memories and a myriad of other things.
Me I couldn’t care less, although Gerry Armstrong did mock and vilify one of our players live on air in Belfast on Sky Sports – Artur Boruc.
I can watch and enjoy a match while engaging in a conversation with other posters without anyone but Paul’s permission.
I have no need to look at myself.
Oiche mhaith.
Árd Macha
EWO
I’m no going to bite.
If that’s how you think i’m sorry for you.
hamiltontim says Oh ah up Kano and the Foundation x1000 says:
10 December, 2011 at 22:58
I remember watching programmes about Lewes in England. They have a procession every year and at the end of it they burn an effigy of the Pope in a bonfire. Hmmmmm.
With regard to those talking about Gerry Armstrong. I don’t know a great deal about him. To me (these days) a Tim is a Celtic supporter. I don’t care what religion they are.
MWD – lucky boy. Not everyone gets a Victor Wanyama special for their birthday.
My b’day is later this month on the 30th. Kinda hoping’ for an early present say a Gary Hooper hat trick on the 28th :0
Ard Macha
Behave.
Yogi
Do you have a love heart tattooed on your inner thigh?!
Was part of your education over looked by a certain monster?
Luss.
Swansea goalie slows game down at penalty. Result miss.
McCall’s such a tw@t.
It’s telling that while he called for Samaras to be booked for pointing out an attempt at cheating by the minis, he never called for any sanction for said attempt to cheat.
Gordon64 says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:23
What I said was at face value – not looking for rows.
your comment was a wee bit out there – is all.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:19
Whers the Cail Briuch Resturant?
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Great Western Road, just at top of Byres Road
For the money…One of the greatest ever Celts!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vHEWOqdyTg&feature=related
LEGEND! :)
Just before the Vic Wan goal, the guy in the GB with the loudspeaker started the Victor Wanyama song, we only got to sing his name once and hey presto yir mhan blooters it into the net, what a strange moment that was,’confused the hell out of him for a sec….. Anyway….
Victor Wan-ya-ma, Victor Wanyama,
Victor Wanyama
Wanyama, Wanyama oh oh, oh oh!
Victor Wan-ya-ma, Victor Wanyama,
Victor Wanyama
Wanyama, Wanyama oh oh, oh oh!
V
Must be another injury – must be, because otherwise Conor Sammon is getting a game ahead of Shaun Maloney!
EWO
I’m still no biting.
hamiltontim says Oh ah up Kano and the Foundation x1000says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:19
Googybhoy
Balloch, Balloch????!!!
Isn’t that where they filmed High Road :))))))))
Only 5 miles away in Luss. We have hills , mountains and locks there……
:):):):):):):):)
EWO at 23.18
I’d be very sad to find my daughters sharing your thinking. And they won’t.
You have a problem to resolve.
English spell check Lochs……
BelfastCityCelt says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:26
you could ski doon that nose……………….
Eyes wide open and Bournesoup
I adore Barco et al
I have been watching teams from all over Euorope since 1963 – just felt like posting my overwhelming live for Oor Bhoys
Hail hail
Alerdyse Avenue
Day was almost ruined when, after parking car in Thistle hotel car park we went for a wee tipple in the Thistle bar only to be confronted by suntan hun Calderwood and Jimmy Nicol swallying away. Decides to just make it a quick one before heading down to Ho Wong for an outstanding Chinese and an arf. The. Dispute seaweed I could nyumf all day long and the crisp shredded duck, yum yum. And the scheizan crispy beef, ahhh. And the combination sea food in salt and pepper crispy batter, delightful. And the toffee banana, heaven on earth * 1888. Drown by a pretty decent Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and a wee bottle of Pink Champers.
The wife and mini me enjoyed what the had too.
MWD ended it of with a wee brand liquor and now sipping on a wee Singleton.
Night Celts I’m knackered, it’s been a long day.
V
Just watched El Classico
I thought i was watching the A team with the amount of people flying through the air and not getting hurt.
Snickers csc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHVoDebSNrQ
the goal and the save
hamiltontim says Oh ah up Kano and the Foundation x1000 says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:25
Eh, absolutely not! Lost me there. But then again, I have the memory of a goldfish. There may have been a story…………..
Many monsters. St Mary’s folowed by a year at John Ogilvie and a brief stay at St Als. Benedictine boarding school @ Fort Augustus primarily. Take your pick.
Cheers
Yogi
Googybhoy
Ya bandit is was gonnae pick you up for that :)))
Is St John the Dwarf from Balloch or Luss? :)
Haha Dorrans (the wee hun – but then, maybe hes not, we are not allowed to ask) booked for simulation.
Will the English media be spewing over it for a week culminating and boiling over to a separate rival manager who had nothing to do with it, being asked if HE benefits from referee decisions!?
jinkyredstar cuts it back for Neil Lennon says:
10 December, 2011 at 23:31
Ok mate, they were watching Celtics number 1 fan – Xavi!!
dispute seawee = crispy seaweed
You really need to try it. NNNNYYYYYUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYY.
Saw and heard nothing about the game today (apart from score) till I read back.
Saw the clips – great goal – can’t see where the penalty came from.
Great 3 points – keeps the pressure on.
Just seen the WBA highlights – that’s a first – a player linked with them getting booked for a dive!
yogijunior
yogi was with charlie gallagher and mick jackson today.. he only stayed for first 45..
a wee bit like me and MWD…
Yogi
The monster was Nessie!
My folks had a restaurant at Charing X if that helps?