Joe Ledley scored the only goal of the game as Celtic restored their four point lead at the top of the SPL but although the visitors didn’t force a save from Fraser Forster this was a tight encounter for most of the afternoon.
The opening minutes firmly belonged to Celtic. Georgios Samaras had a first minute shot deflected wide and Victor Wanyama headed narrowly over from the resultant Charlie Mulgrew corner kick. Inverness’ first venture up-field forced Mulgrew into an important interception on the edge of the area to deny Nick Ross.
The best move of the game resulted in the only goal. Gary Hooper combined with Adam Matthews before James Forrest collected wide on the left. The winger raced forward and fired the ball across the face of goal for Joe Ledley to meet it at the back post and knock the ball home. Back post runs have been particularly profitable for Ledley this season.
Four minutes later Charlie Mulgrew worked the goalkeeper with a free kick from just outside the angle of the box but Ryan Esson turned the ball over.
At half time Celtic could have reflected that despite enjoying the vast majority of possession their lead remained narrow; twin strikers Georgios Samaras and Gary Hooper didn’t have much of an opening.
Early in the second half referee McLean had his first major decision of the day when Richie Foran wrestled Scott Brown to the ground, after play at stopped, with an arm around Brown’s neck. The incident deserved a yellow card but Foran was already booked and the ref took no action. Five minutes later Daniel Majstorovic ambled towards a ball played over his head but Inverness striker Jonny Hayes flew past the Celtic defender forcing Majstorovic into a sliding tackle five yards from his box. Despite making clear contact with the ball, and no protests from Hayes, who continued to chase, the assistant referee indicated to the ref McLean that Majstorovic fouled. McLean showed the Swedish central defender, who was the last man, a straight red card.
Inverness pressed forward and forced Celtic to defend deeply but the visitors were unable to create a genuine chance. On 73 minutes an Adam Matthews free kick from near the corner flag was cutback to Ki, who mishit his shot, which appeared to be going out for a throw in but Georgios Samaras chased the lost cause with some effect.
Catching the ball on the line Samaras spun and darted past Williams, who, already on a yellow card, bundled the Celtic striker off the field. The referee, perhaps mindful of his earlier trigger-happy moment with Majstorovic and failure to punish Foran, gave Williams a second yellow.
Back on an equal man-count Celtic were never again put under pressure although Hayes caught the defence napping to latch onto a 40 yard pass but fired over.
Jinky Samaras could have wrapped up the points late on with a mazy run but he was unable to convert.
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thebhoyfromoz says:
11 February, 2012 at 23:53
Mr X says:
11 February, 2012 at 23:47
Anyone else who was at the game today thrown by the tannoy announcement at the end that “the referee has added on three minutes”, when the big screen was showing we were at the 85 min mark!
I looked at my watch, realised it was about 4.50pm and that the big screen must have gone wonky!
Was mighty relieved there was only 3 mins left and not 8!
I too was surprised.There was a mass exodus from 139 when the 3 minutes were signaled and people looked at their watches and realised the stadium clock was wrong1 i too had a sense of relief.
HH
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When the confusion arose, Sammi went to the ref, pointed to the big screen at the away end, as if to say, “look, still 5 minutes to go”, a few of us in the south stand had the same reaction, “FFS Sammi, keep stchumm”.
Sixteen roads to Golgotha says:
12 February, 2012 at 00:00
Everton are the Celtic club.
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Agreed.
Many years ago, a company I used to work for had a Liverpool office. The Evertonians there loved Celtic. Many of them were of Irish descent.
A couple of them used to beg me for a copy of my TAL fanzine that I used to bring with me for an overnight read.
Great blokes, great memories. I still look out for the Everton results to this day.
Paddy Gallagher says:
11 February, 2012 at 23:59
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……that’s precisely why I follow the Toffees as my favourite EPL team.
Massive warning today that we have a long, long way to go before any Cups or the League is won.
Any laughing at the Huns until we win this League is massively premature.
Be on your guard folks.
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Jinky Samaras..
Where can l Buy the T-Shirt..?
Summa ft SPLPOTYCSC
Some more quality Irish tele, adult humour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljPFZrRD3J8
Everton for me also. anyone know when lcf tickets on sale?
TR
Agree.
Long way to go yet.
allgreen, I could add, there would be more people panicking at Ibrox if they won than on here.
Gordon64, yes, v poor.
Fred C. Dobbs, agree, but a defender is as good as his worst moment in 90 minutes.
punkrockbhoy, you’re very welcome. Good to hear from you.
Thebhoyfromoz, yes, not sure what happened with the clock.
Partizan, ha! Moving assets out of the reach of creditors? Not oor hero Craig.
EXILED TIM, Newco free from debt? Can’t see it. Newco is becoming increasingly difficult to provide for as it is. Don’t forget about the £24.4m Octopus money. They’ll have enough security to ensure they get it back. Don’t forget (#2) that interest, charges, and God knows that have been added to that amount since.
brannybhoy :-) thanks for that. Take care.
DUSHANBE BILLYBHOY says:
12 February, 2012 at 00:08
It opened my eyes mate, they also like to join in when there is a wee sing song which really gets me wound up.
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Mr x..
Celtic took Nearly 5K To De Kuip Stadd Rotterdam for the Everton Vs Rapid Cup Winners Cup Final in 85′..
I Was there.. 50K Singing Celtic Celtic Celtic for the Last few Minutes..Amazing..
Summa
Always has been a close association between us and Everton, got a badge from the early 1980’s with both crests combined
Paul 67
You are a true gent.
HH
bollox to all english football teams and all who sail on her
UC
yeah was delighted whe we played them preseason few years back
Tales from the darkest of times in human experience can still return a faith in the humanity, decency, and compassion of some truly extraordinary individuals.
These people don’t deserve to be forgotten. In contrast, it demeans us as a society, that individuals like old Randolph Churchill, Queen Vic, and some Earl of ass-sucking are remembered in stone, oil, and word.
Brother Walfrid was one.
Peter MacKenzie, whose heart wrenched at the plight of Irish immigrants fleeing from the famine, and helped ‘an alien race’ , despite the antagonism of his own countrymen – I salute you. You deserve so much more
http://scotslawthoughts.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/the-tixway-judgment-it-is-even-worse-for-craig-whyte-than-first-reported/
I knew that knowing lots of lawyers would pay off eventually! I have a copy of the full judgment by Sheriff Ross in the Tixway case.
As I say in the blog post, what was printed in the papers is probably the best coverage for Mr Whyte. It is a catalogue of disaster for him.
I have not seen such a damning judgment for a long time, and the disqualification issue is passed over, I think on the view that, like a punch drunk boxer, Whyte had been pummelled enough!
Tricolour ribbon,
i only know 2 people in Derry ant am amazed that either one would be leaving
Treacys at 9 oclock
Don’t like Paw Broon one bit but he moved up one notch when he admitted he was embarrassed at getting the manage of the month considering our young mans achievements
Paul 67
Sorry to disagree but can’t see how a newco can be beholding to oldco, if hun go bust they are no more, newco rises from the sewer and starts afresh, no ties, all that has gone before is tied up in the blender.
I accept newco wont have a ground, players, but the infrastructure will be there in the SFA/SPL who are activly working on re-entry as we speak.
If that is not the case they are gone for ever and I for one can’t see that happening, unless you know something otherwise
“Cuchúlainn is named ‘Setanta’ at birth, and is the nephew of King Conchobor of Ulster. He is brought up by Conchobor at Emain Macha, and even as a child his fame spreads because of the feats he performs as a boy warrior. Setanta receives the name ‘Cuchúlainn’ when, upon being attacked by Culain’s hound as Culain and Conchobor are feasting, Setanta smashes the hound’s head against a rock and it is killed. Conchobor and Culain rush outside expecting to find Setanta torn to pieces and instead find the hound dead and Setanta unharmed. Culain is distraught at the death of the hound that had faithfully guarded his lands. Setanta then, without blame for the death of the hound, vows to take the place of the hound and guard the lands of Ulster. He is thereafter called Cuchúlainn, meaning ‘the hound of Culain.’
UC
JQB
Watch BBC 4.
That’s humanity.
question for any auld yins . anyone remember the patons who played for the hoops , i think 30s and 50s ? but nosure.father and son, my mas uncle and cousin , love to hear any stories .
The Centenary season – The same year that Everton avoided relegation on the last day of their season.
This footage is a wee bit grainy,but there was hundreds of Evertonians wearing those half Celtic,half Everton hats at Goodison Park.
I was young then,but thathat always stuck in my head,it’s always been Everton for me since then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR2xIwEyfZc
Ulster-Celt
Rest assured Everton Fans have a great affinity for Celtic and whilst I agree its the Celtic to the core they do like us.
1998! Stopped n-i-a-r!
Probably how i can remember it now!
Apologies.
wis that me? did i make the blog go all wide?
apologies i must be a hun lol
G64,
In bed with the iPad… What’s on bbc4?
Paul67
Appreciate the reply.
this my second user name .
posted before as mattybhoy . never a regular poster but constant lurker last few years. its been great watchin the site grow through your tireless graft.
You’re a man i’d follow into battle any time.
Your efforts are truly appreciated fella.
HH BB
Tricoloured ribbon,
being secretive are we,thats fine:-),
see you in june
DUSHANBE BILLY BHOY,
Superb stuff there son.
Paul67
sorry
you take care also
HH BB
JQB
The saddest story ever told.
Heard the botob and ooh ah getting an airing from the GB this afternoon……..are theses the songs neil asked them to refrain from singing………..maybe he should write to them individually
gordy bhoy
DG the ranch,,ye with me?
Paul67,
True enough, but I think the ref called it wrong.
I’m biased mind…:O).
DUSHANBE BILLYBHOY says:
12 February, 2012 at 00:24
Many thanks for that, a good balanced insight of the history of the club.
topkat
Maybe the media will highlight what the huns were singing at their game today ? probably not, they had their earphones on and couldn’t hear a thing as usual.