Celtic struggled for much of the afternoon against Aberdeen but a second half goal from Charlie Mulgrew secured the win. The home team opened well and had a patience about their play which prevented Aberdeen from seeing much of the ball.
Aberdeen had the best chance in the opening stages of the game when Fraser Fyvie crossed from the left but Fraser Forster did very well to intercept an awkward cross under pressure. Celtic soon regained control and profited after 17 minutes when Beram Kayal found Gary Hooper, who squared to Ki in space. The Korean midfielder shot low and hard; Aberdeen keeper David Gonzalez could only slow its progress into the net.
Glenn Loovens, who put in a solid shift in Rennes on Thursday and opened well today, retired injured immediately after the goal, giving Daniel Majstorovic a return to the team.
Aberdeen, who lost by 9 goals in the corresponding fixture last season, slowly played their way back into the game as Celtic perceivably wilted. The early fluency from Celtic was clearly absent as the second half got underway. Anthony Stokes was combative up front but struggled to link with Gary Hooper, who is clearly playing below his best.
Ryan Jack drew Aberdeen level just before the hour mark when he jinked past Joe Ledley and Victor Wanyama, and shot into Forster’s bottom right corner.
Celtic then realised they were in a game and applied themselves with greater effect, forcing Aberdeen to defend four consecutive corners within minutes of drawing level, but without a cutting edge up front, they failed to work Gonzalez.
With 20 minutes remaining Neil Lennon recalled Paddy McCourt from a lengthy period out of the team but before Paddy could work his magic Celtic were ahead. Majstorovic knocked a free kick onto Charlie Mulgrew who took a touch before firing high into the net.
McCourt was an effective relief on an uninspiring game and clipped the ball narrowly wide after one of his trademark runs, proving beyond any doubt that he possesses unique abilities.
With 10 minutes remaining referee, Stevie O’Reilly, who has having a poor game, ordered off Ryan Jack for a second bookable offence. The Aberdeen goal-scorer will miss next weekend’s game against Rangers.
Aberdeen’s 10 men caused Celtic a few anxious moments in the final minute of the game but could not find a way past Forster.
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Margaret,
My Granny was a wonderful wee Lady but she never ever talked about Celtic, Her sons never stop.
It just so happened a lot of Carrolls converged at the The Kilted Skirlie Saturday Evening.
It was amazing to hear Anything about the Granda I never got the chance to know because he died before I was born.
God Bless Glasgow Celtic.
Rascar Capac says:
24 October, 2011 at 04:41
Point taken my friend.It does sound a wee bit extreme.
Did you know there is a new Tintin film out soon mate?
Im gonna go and see it in the cinema,if God spares me.My missus doesn’t really like Tintin,but she is going with me,if she likes it or not!
It has to be done chief! :)
As always, I like to put some respect anywhere, if not everywhere.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIoSTbPt_PI
Ephesians 4:29
Aye
I’ve seen some trailers for it.
Some folk will just remember the daft Tintin cartoons with American accents.
If you read the books as a boy you will love the whole Tintin vibe.
The trailer looks fantastic!
Even on my telly the depth of shade and vibrancy of the drawings are amazing.
On top of that it’s in 3D.
If there new series of Tintin films my blog name will be blown!
Nautical Summa of Sammi
These all have Setanta.
I`d be giving them a call before arrival and attempting to get a commitment from them that they will be showing the game.
From my experience,that`s usually dead easy.
Game kick off 3pm U.K. Maybe 2am Q`land.
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petec – terrible post mate,seriously! :)
What about this one…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdCYCld_MrI
macjay1
Hail Hail m8.
Rascar Capac – the books are always the best,but the cartoons were not that bad!
Looking forward to it. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_EK_tFz9ug
BelfastCityCelt,
There are Beings who hold no grudges.
Big Paul67, he always says hi or responds to all.
I always remember the Shooglie Dallas interview and the man saying that THE Neil Francis Lennon was the easiest player to referee because he Never Held a GRUDGE.
Neil is The Mhan to take us forward.
BelfastCityCelt
I don’t really know what it is.
You look at one of the full page drawings and it is just right.
It might be daft, but it is just right.
And is translated into every major language in the world.
Why is this translated into a dying language with hardly any speakers?
Because it is brilliant.
Petec
See you,pal.
Hail yersel,pal.
Helluva scrambled win yesterday,but a win none the less.
The ref.?
Incompetent would be a compliment.
macjay1 for Neil Lennon says:
24 October, 2011 at 05:23
I shouldn’t have been screaming and jumping about like a rocket when Adam was not being allowed on. It is not the best of examples to a young person I fully concur.
HH m8.
Earlier today someone posted about the racist elements of Tintin.
This refers to Tintin in the Congo, which was never published in English.
I have the French version.
It is racist.
But it is a fairly good reflection on mainstream attitudes of the time.
In the story black people look ridiculous, and are really daft.
That is exactly how most Europeans saw them at the time.
Later books are much more accurate, to the extent that they recognise that English polis wear hats, and Scottish polis wear caps.
.
MacJay..
Cheers Buddi.. Yea your Right 3pm KO.. 2am Local.. Will give them a Call..
Summa ft OohAhhUpTheReefCSC
Rascar Capac – The books sold over 200million,so you must be fair judge.Yer man Speilberg bought the rights to Tintin way back in the 80’s – fair play to him.The new film is getting rave reviews,even in Europe.Speilberg said that the Yanks know little about Tintin,but he reckons that the film will see a new popularity with the books,and they shall soon conquer America!
petec – We need the win on Wednesday,no matter what – we just need to keep winning,every game.
The more we win,the more confident the team becomes.
Jaysus mate im surprised at ye – i am a million per % behind our club and our manager – we must be united.
Always Celtic – i will never say a bad word about our club.
So a few weeks ago before my travels I mention that I am going to our nearest CSC for the ICT game. Before heading off a new fellow tim asks me ‘Can you give me a lift?’ I said ‘Sure, you look great, the world’s your oyster, go for it.’
macjay1,
HAIL HAIL.
I Always Call for Celtic Fans to get even Smarter.
Old Tim is the Brightest in his comments a few months ago.
Respect 18 – NFL.
There’s no going back now – we are all in this together.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2NlXagj-l8
COME ON CELTIC!! :)
You know me and my brother thought we’d hit the jackpot when we inherited a Rembrandt and a stradivarius 2 years ago. Would you credit it? Rembrandt made the worst violins ever and stradivarius couldnt paint for shit.
ok laters
Feel like a total trumpet not remembering the Amazing Track gallagher bestowed on the Celtic massive a couple of months ago.
I hope ‘g’ is up early and lets me get to bed.
hail hail.
We were hopeless yesterday, pushing the ball about with little purpose, at least we upped our game when we lost the goal. Our defensive set up is very poor, I suspect we will be vulnerable at every away game this season in the spl.
We will need a dignity collapse to win the league, we are kidding ourselves on with this lot , I’m afraid.
Fedupnosignsofrecoverycfc
BELFAST CITY CELT
I knew you wouldn’t stick to the lurking when a near-normal nightshift was in operation.
With the usual crew.
Minus your very own special friend,of course!
Not heard from him recently,mind. Maybe he has been waiting for your reappearance…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXdUNp_9oHs
God created an Amazing World.
EKBhoy says:
24 October, 2011 at 06:08
We will improve as long as we react positively when things go against US.
The last 2 games I have been very proud of Celtic.
Yes, we should have ran Aberdeen ragged that they cannae take it any more.
That team got beat by 9 last season, there was no way they were going to lose by anything like that score yesterday.
Fantastic effort by the Celtic team when they sneaked the equaliser. That Took BALLS to Dominate the team and make sure they submitted to the superior Celtic players.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS says:
24 October, 2011 at 06:14
John Power is my only friend chief!
And i am going to die a death in the mornin’ – or whatever time i surface!
Elegantly wasted,so to speak.
Catch up with ye later on Bobby,and i hope ye backed that good thing that i tipped ye!
Laters. :)
BelfastCityCelt says:
24 October, 2011 at 05:49
There is nothing better than this link.
If we abandon this young man that has given all to us, then there is a big slice of Celtic being dismembered.
Fully Backing Neil Francis Lennon is a Given from the Support.
95% backing from the Celtic Board is Never enough.
BELFAST CITY CELT 0643
I managed to work it out,nearly ignored it when I saw the name.
Camelot haven’t been kind to me this year,fortunately one or two bookmakers have helped take up the slack.
I’ve never had a hangover,so you can fill me in on the details overnight when you recover.
If you ask me nicely,I MIGHT EVEN PROMISE NOT TO SHOUT,HAHA!!!!!!!!!
bbc highlights from yesterday for those outwith the UK
celtic 2-1 aberdeen
Where’s Jobo?
Good morning fellow Celts from mild morning in Southampton
Petec..great posts on nightshift
Agree we all need to stand by Lenny who has already given much to Celtic.
Too many on here failing him..sad to say
HH
M
cold in cambuslang
Morning all
I don’t know what the weather is like today and I don’t care. I have a stinking cold and I’m feeling sorry for myself. Guess I’ll be spending more time than usual on CQN today…
Going back to bed with a Lemsip…
saltires en sevilla
Thank You.
Just wait until Izzy and Broonie are back.
;)
Posted this yesterday, but was asked to send it again :
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First time to comment after being in Rennes, great time.
IMPORTANT
Spoke for a while with the Marseille Supporters club.
Thay have 4 teams, all playing in hoops, in the local league in southern France.
Jean-Luc Bardy, who runs the club and some-one I have known for many years, has turned many, many « nuetral » people into avid Celtic Fans.
In merchandising alone (kits etc for the teams) he spends at least £6000 a year. On top of that he organises trips to CP.
Celtic as a club need to help this grass-roots international development.
They don’t.
And soon, Celtic will be like like a team like Ranjurs, with no real organised support abroad.
Also, for info, at his expense, Jean-Luc provides a team each year in Paris for the the Supporters Championship – Vs other supporters clubs like Barca, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Man Utd, Porto etc
Celtic have won this tournament 4 times in a row ! ! !
And when they try to communicate with CFC, they get very little help.
Paul – or anyonyone else with clout – please help sort this out.
Celtic needs to be doing its max. to ensure this kind of effort is recognised
First time on CQN since the game and have been scanning back.
I can’t really understand the level of negativity that abounds.
We won the game and got the 3 precious points. The fact that we had to fight for a narrow 2-1 victory seems to have caused a lot of discontent. It appears that if we don’t win comfortably, then it is seen as a sign of failure.
I thought we played some decent passing football in the first-half and created a few good chances. When Aberdeen equalised, I was as disappointed as anyone of a Celtic mind, but was heartened by the fact that, unlike in recent games where we might have hidden, we attacked relentlessly and created more chances as we chased the winner, which duly arrived courtesy of Charlie Bhoy. Paddy was very unlucky as he came within inches of making it comfortable after tremendous individual play in the box.
I was happy and relieved to hear the final whistle, but it seems that I am in a minority in being reasonably pleased with the overall performance.
As I have said, weeks ago this team might have folded at 1-1, but this time we saw wave after wave of attacks on the Aberdeen goal and it was only a matter of time.
Hail Hail.
Good morning from MK where it’s predicted we’ll have a fine autumnal day.
We urgently need some inspiration to lift us from this mediocrity, we can’t wait for the tax man so c’mon Lenny mess with their heads, they must start believing in themselves.
Here’s one of the finest demonstrations of self-belief and what can be achieved, it should be replayed constantly to our players.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNTdUfByIhY
Posted this yesterday, was asked to re-post
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First time to comment after being in Rennes, great time.
IMPORTANT
Spoke for a while with the Marseille Supporters club.
Thay have 4 teams, all playing in hoops, in the local league in southern France.
Jean-Luc Bardy, who runs the clu,b and some-one I have known for many years, has turned many, many « nuetral » people into avid Celtic Fans.
In merchandising alone (kits etc for the teams) he spends at least £6000 a year. On top of that he organises trips to CP.
Celtic as a club need to help this grass-roots international development.
They don’t.
And soon, Celtic will be like like a team like Ranjurs, with no real organised support abroad.
Also, for info, at his expense, Jean-Luc provides a team each year in Paris for the the Supporters Championship – Vs other supporters clubs like Barca, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Man Utd, Porto etc
Celtic have won this tournament 4 times in a row ! ! !
And when they try to communicate with CFC, very little help.
Paul – or anyonyone else with clout – please help sort this out.
Tom McLaughlin says:
24 October, 2011 at 07:49
my thoughts also