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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topkat,
how about you writing to them eh?
sixteen roads . top clip there.
Aye,mucker had a feeling it was you,only other man in derry i know could
not work a computer:-), dont often post here but read all the time,
will tell your brother in law i was talking to you,
last time i was in Derry i went off the drink for 6 weeks when i got back,
sure this time will be much the same
It’s our humanity that makes us great.
punkrockbhoy says:
12 February, 2012 at 00:36
Still not as good as this one all the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4-i-yYbloU
Humanity,now there’s a word.
Gordon64, cheers.
Paul McC, 00:18, thanks for bringing us that.
prestonpans bhoys, Craig Broon is a v decent man. Good pals with Neil too.
EXILED TIM, Octopus lent money knowing about the tax case They will have security sufficient on stadium and/or other assets to ensure they are repaid. You can take that to the bank, as Kojo would say.
Brannybhoy, let’s stay vigilant for the battle in the weeks to come.
Fred C. Dobbs, aye.
so true gordon
Before I went for the train to Paradise I watched the first half of the Pars game.
If Celtic were refereed in the same way rangers are, we would never lose a game.
FACT!!!
TET
my son(6) wants to konw if he can go to your house on holiday …lol
he wants his photo took in yr pool.
he said its that or i need to buy one..
should i ask the landlord before i start diggin?
HH BB
gordybhoy64
How are you pal ?
I’m good. Hope you are.
Paul67
Mrs EDB thinks I introduced her to an older version of P67:o)
Gordon64,
now am getting confused,was talking to Tricoloured ribbon,
do i know you too?
Paul 67
You are the main man.
srtg top notch mate.
TET , pleasure reading your posts , my boy also love your cave , he first seen one in menorca few years back . i showed him the pics you posted of yours his words “wow that is awesome”
paul
That didnae read right. She thought you were very young looking!
Rory Patterson is gonnae score a barrowload of goals for Derry City this year.
Take that to the bank.
GB
Just checking in.
Our names are a bit similar that’s all.
Paul 67
Aye, ok, we will have to agree to disagree then :>) it will come out in the wash I hope.
I honestly think you are a bit like me here, not seeing the woods for the bushes, a newco has no ties, none, forget any deals that have been done, they matter not a jot.
brannybhoy
Your wean will be welcome in my pool anytime he wants, but I would wait a month or two, it’s seriously cold here just now, end of April should be ok for a swim.
Anyways, time for bed, car boot in a few hours, more junk for the Mrs to buy, what’s not to like….
Tricoloured Ribbon says:
12 February, 2012 at 00:52
Is he not playing for Linfield squire?
Two Iconic images of CQN.
THE EXILED TIM’s Pool.
Bournsouprecipe’s Sacred Shawl.
All bow…
Gordon64,
ah am with you now,can be a bit confusing if we are both on,
didnt think i knew you,you seem too smart for the people i know;-),
Tricoloured ribbon,time for my bed,the fat cat is on a diet til june,
see you then
Gordon 64
Gordybhoy is a wee bit doo lally..
Interesting debate on the merseyside clubs but it isn’t black an white.
Everton I believe in the past Everton had stornger catholic links but recently (1990’s onwards) they had a strong relationship with Rangers at boardroom level with many transfers between the two clubs.
Whereas I believe there was a lot of trouble when Celtic went down to Liverpool for the Cup Winners Cup semi in 1965 however probably the Dalglish connection and the Hillsborough charity match plus maybe even YNWA there has been a growing bond between the clubs in recent times.
United are still the English team I look to. When Matt Busby was there United were definitely more catholic then most other English teams with the majority of the fans up until the mid ’90’s pro Celtic. Anyone at the Bran Robson testimonial will know what I’m talking about. However when you see the Gallagher brothers supporting City from an Irish background it just seems to be all mixed up down there and I wouldn’t say there is an Irish or Catholic or pro Celtic club anymore.
GB 64
Keep it going pal.
Forget my nonsense.
punkrockbhoy
Aye, caves are amazing things, blew me away when I first came upon them, the most ecological things I have found, but we go and spoil it by puting in leccy and the internet :>)
Sixteen roads,
Naw he was released from Plymouth,went to Linfield and was totally blackballed.Wouldnt speak to him or even pass the ball to him ffs.
I know him well mate he will score a barrowload for Derry.
No more Gordon 64 or Gordy 64
or otherwise. It’s getting too confusing.
Are these not the songs which attracted the attention of the secret police with their cameras and mikes acouple of months ago…i certainly dont want them back up beside me hiding in the passage ways filming…..songs are a plenty about our football team…i just think these dont have to be sung at the stadium….let the huns sing their songs of hate….let us focus on the football ones….then they cant say aye ones as bad as the other…………………………………..
TET
As you’re arlound amigo. Spent some time in great CQN company last night. In chatting ,one guy I have much respect for has a view that the handshakers will not permit the huns to go down no matter what we read elsewhere.
I suspect you hold that view.
He’s a good footballer.
Not really up to date with the Irish football,just the last i heard of him,he scored a hat-trick for them.
Wouldn’t like to say that there was sectarian reasons for any problems he had with them.A lot of their players are Catholics,their under-age teams are have lots of players from the West of the city.
He once played for the Glens,i think? Maybe that’s why he was uncomfortable at Linfield.
Afore I retire
My pool is open to anyone who wants a swim, seriously.
So far one CQN’er and his family has indulged, a cheap holiday is assured.
Take care bhoys.
HH
KTF
Whitney Houston has died aged 48. Don’t know if it was drug related.
T4
Whitney houston has died.
Would anyone happen to have any know how on young boys football?
my bhoy has been training once a week with celtic coaches for about 15 months , i think the bhoy coaching is willie mcstays son.
anyway the wee fellas doin well , supposidly other coaches are “fightin” to get him in their group until they realised he was a year younger. Hes too young for the teams so will have to continue with just the once a week training.
he joined scotland boys club last nite. i couldnt be there but the missus was told to join them he ‘ll need 2 quit the celtic one.
anyone?
HH BB
Secret police eh topkat?
Forgot question mark..