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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fan-a-tic says:
23 October, 2011 at 20:51
i agree, well said mate
HH
DB67
Che says:
23 October, 2011 at 20:42
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aye he works in a bar in the city centre, he’s known as “scotch Joe”, been over in Belfast for about 30yrs or so.
V
HH
PF
knee injury in training
needs a scan…
according to Lenny today
….PFayr says:
23 October, 2011 at 20:59
yeah injured his knee in training mate.
he is going to get a scan
HH
DB67
PFayr,
I am in 443. Some cracking paper aeroplanes today. More enternaining than large parts of the game.
The Smallest CSC,
I may be wrong but i think the rule is that you can cross the line but must stay on the grass thus not approaching the stand. If you think about other incidents that result in bookings, they are mainly when the players actually go into the crowd. Chuck crossed the line but did not approach the crowd.
Lenny’s game needs to get up’d quick…
We owe him, I feel we have almost paid our dues to him – so it’s getting down to results and performances…
If they don’t come PDQ we have a problem…because who else will come to us and work under PL’s rules?
Last ever Spooks….laters!
T4
Vmhan
my wife and I were over in Belfast the other week for a silver wedding do up in the Roddys at Glen Rd, we stayed in the Ibis and popped into Cosgroves for a couple of beers, Wee Joe made us very welcome had a good blether about all things Celtic, he knew a few people from Glasgow I know and vice versa, strangely he evn knew the couple for whom the silver weddong do was, the long and short of it, this wee guy didnt know me from adam, we walked into a strange pub and he went out his way to make us welcome, on leaving he handed me the card for the Falls Rd CSC….
a gentleman,
hopefully the hoods will be lifted sometime tonight….
before the RUC get to them
wee Joe will be in our thoughts
Hail Hail
donegalbhoy
kindly stop passing off what amounts to complete conjecture as some form of fact based comment
It seems that something called the “x factor ” has finished. My good lady informs me that a video play called “downton abbey” is almost upon us. Goodnight.
Cultsbhoy,
You must’ve missed my Q earlier. Do you take the Cobras or Dragons ?
The Aberdeen goal was a good example of players lacking team cohesion.
Ledley got beat to inside which was fine as Vic was there.Guy beats Vic to inside but there are 3 Celtic players covering.
Mulgrew doesn’t close down quick enough allowing shot and goal.
The fact that no one took responsibility is worrying.
It’s a constant problem in the defensive zone and highlights our lack of coaching.
EDB
We are never going to get a level playing field with the system we have, never, the hearts of the refs are with the hun.
Zbzeck [sp] has told of a system the have in Poland where the refs are subject to scrutiny after every game, their performance is disected, and any mistakes are punished by demotion, he has also told us that the refs don’t make many mistakes.
As we all know scottish football is on it’s knees, and it will only get worse if the path we are on is not stopped.
Celtic will be in a position of control of scottish football very soon, with the impending admin event coming to a club on the southside in the near future.
Celtic will be in a position to demand that the refs are accountable, and I want them to push for this to be in public.
If serious and transparent reform doesn’t happen, we may as well chuck it.
anyone know how long wilson is out fer?
Good to see our friends in Villarreal still showing the Celtic/ Submari flag behind the RHS goal.
HH
myboysnowatim
Saltires P5, I was taliking about the Culter Boy’s Club Team I coach – U10 United.
You a school coach?
We remain distinctly unconvincing.
sigh…
Che says:
23 October, 2011 at 21:05
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Thanks for that amigo! I have one of his old membership cards for the Falls rd CSC …… member no1 .
It was good that ye meant him, he’s always at us to go over and visit.
V
HH to ye!
The Exiled Tim
Spot on about refs.
Today’s clown should be demoted for that performance.
Unless they become accountable for their bias/ineptitude nothing has changed.
Levante 1-0 on Villarreal, good volley Di Canio style
Vmhan who Supports Neil Lennon says:
23 October, 2011 at 21:16
Melrose?
amazing to be at cp today, hair on the back of my neck stood up at ‘Glasgow’s green and white’ duel between the stands. There is so much wrong with our team I don’t know where to start, many players out of sorts, loads of players asking for the quick ball but not getting it. A great mix of young old male female in the stand,
Mon the Hoops
ive got corporate tickets for the hibs game on saturday…
first time ive got corporate tickets in celtic park
cant wait!
DB67
Cultsbhoy,
No Im not involved in coaching but my son’s team now plays 11 a side and I was just wondering whether the teams would meet. Was going to say hello if they do.
fan-a-tic
Proper reform of the referees is the only hope for football in scotland.
Footballers are not allowed to play here.
O Rielys performance today will be heralded up there within the dark passages of the sfa, he done good.
In the scheme of things any win is good result.
Now watching a recording of ‘Life of Brian’.
Is this the funniest film ever ?
donegalbhoy67 says:
23 October, 2011 at 21:23
Any chance you can save me a prawn sandwich?
What is the wording of the law around celebrating. There is a wiki entry on misconduct that includes:
In addition, a player is cautioned and shown a yellow card for “unsporting behaviour” which includes but is not limited to: Extravagant celebration, such as covering one’s head with one’s jersey, or removing it over the head, and entering the crowd.
So what was Charlie guilty of?
Gordon64 says:
23 October, 2011 at 21:26
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Yes Lorretta
HH
My first game in ages. Thought Wanyama really looked the part (though I was at the opposite end when they scored) and Hooper, well, I wish I’d seen him last year when he was meant to be good.
Great to meet SwanseaBhoy and his mate John, CelticFirst and his daughter, and Barrach Obampot.
I recieved a text from Hamiltontims sister just after the game. I struggled to reply. Her and Hamiltontim are a tribute to their Dad. He must have been some man.
Evening CQN.
Not long in from the game.
Great to get 3 points.
Great to meet CQN’rs Partizan and PFayr for the first time and to see oltim67 again.
Very disappointing performance on the park from some players who can and must do better.
SwanseaBhoy
TET,
Let’s hope something is done about the refs. For years, teams have been allowed to come and kick us off the park, knowing the refs would ignore it. Aberdeen joined that band today. I’m sure they won’t be allowed the same latitude next week. Can we force change through? Too many vested interests among the Establishment to take action, imo.
Paul67,
My apologies for not thanking you for getting CQN up and running again. I couldn’t care less if a newspaper is published in Scotland ever again but another day without CQN. Too awful to even contemplate.
Partizan
Spooky.
You left your scarf in the back of my motor – need to get it back to you pal.
Enjoyed your company today. Keep doing what you’re doing pal.
SwanseaBhoy
prestonpans bhoys says:
23 October, 2011 at 21:26
More chance of him getting you a sash
Been travelling to the Hague today and just catching up. Did Charlie get booked for scoring ?
Stubhoy23
I am also in 443 and thought Charlie did leave the pitch(mate was going daft about how stupid after dons player gettin booked for same earlier)
ps I hate those feckin aeroplanes when game is on ……a distraction
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stubhoy23 says:
23 October, 2011 at 21:02
PFayr,
I am in 443. Some cracking paper aeroplanes today. More enternaining than large parts of the game.
The Smallest CSC,
I may be wrong but i think the rule is that you can cross the line but must stay on the grass thus not approaching the stand. If you think about other incidents that result in bookings, they are mainly when the players actually go into the crowd. Chuck crossed the line but did not approach the crowd.
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prestonpans bhoys says:
23 October, 2011 at 21:26
aye no bother :-)
Swanseabhoy
likewise
i`m glad your journey was worth it ..eventually