Kilmarnock substitute Danny Racchi scored with a thunderous striker after 87 minutes to turn an otherwise pedestrian Celtic victory into a late drama. Georgios Samaras scored a goal either side of half time to give Celtic the platform to secure a victory which moved them to within a point of the top of the table.
Victor Wanyama played in central defence, which left his midfield partner, Beram Kayal, bereft of a solid accomplice in midfield. As a result, Kilmarnock found it easy to run through the Celtic midfield with Paul Heffernan and Dean Shiels causing problems.
Neil Lennon must have been wondering what he would need to do to spark Celtic into action after the break when Cha Du-Ri sprung clear on the right and threw in a high cross which Samaras attacked six yards out and headed into the net in first half stoppage time.
8 minutes after the break Samaras made it 2-0. Gary Hooper collected a through ball on the right and knocked it into the Greek’s path. Samaras looked to have lost the ball, which was caught between his feet, but he recovered, evaded some flaying defenders and cracked a left foot shot into the net from the edge of the area.
Kilmarnock looked well out of the game until Racchi’s late intervention but after they pulled a goal back Celtic looked rattled. Celtic scarcely held possession for the remaining minutes and hardly put two passes together in three minutes added time. Fraser Forster was forced off his line to challenge Heffernan with seconds remaining. The keeper did well to block but the ball broke free to Dayton who failed to convert an excellent change to equalise.
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Merry Christmas to all the Celtic Family
Come on you Bhoys in Green
SOAL – PMSL! I feel your pain though. I’d been at it for 30 mins. Only 3 panels put together. And they were the wrong way round!!!!
San Diego Bhoy – Ikea is my worst nightmare! However, looks like I got my Christmas present a day early anyways! ;-)))
hi bhoys be proud and check out the song The Celtic Family on You Tube
Malorbhoy
is it kid friendly ?
One of my mates has to drive on Wed he stays in Rutherglen but will be picking 4 of us up and dropping back off in EK
it might be easier if we go down to Rutherglen before game for him but have a couple of bhoys with us.
listen bhoys
your kids still know santa is real…
best days of our lives….
friends
a very good evening !
no 162 is an unmissable podcast by eddie and harry of CU
i highly recommend it
http://celticunderground.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=34&Itemid=58
JC2
Don,t know about Kid Friendly, but I beleive there are a few supporters buses going and there will be live music,if anyone knows any more details they could let the blog know maybee your mate or the famous Vougepunter could find out as i beleive the owners are very friendly minded
I am sure everyone on here will now have a very happy Christmas.
But I’m going to wish you one anyway.
BT
what do you mean…he is real?
Merry Christmas to all
cults
thats what I said…
A very Happy Christmas to all CQNers. A lot more enjoyable occasion for the followers of the Hoops after todays results.
I thought the first half was even today, but totally controlled the second half until they scored. Kinda sensed the goal as the guy ran unchallenged and had time to release his shot.
Why oh why do we always make it hard for ourselves?
Loved the crowd cheering at letting us know what was happening down the road, you tend to forget the excitement this used to bring before TV dictated the fixtures.
Watched the huns game when I came in, the boy mcculloch elbows is the player who was earlier booked for decking him, also mclafferty should have walked also, a terrible tackle from another scumbag of a player.
The heat is on thems.
With the tax issues soon coming to light and our sudden reamergence I think thinks are going to get a bit nasty down ipox way.
Lets get another win on Wednesday, without being to complacent, and
Get it right up the lot of them.
A few coronas beckons soon, after my grandaughter sets off for bed.
Hail Hail and Merry Xmas
nice theme tune for Ally
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQcvN8DqDDs
Don’t know if anyone has posted this, but for the first time Noel Gallaghers make sense.
And so Sally can wait, she knows it’s too late as we’re walking on by
Her soul slides away, but don’t look back in anger
I heard you say
Training this morning for 2 hours with my son he is dedicated to the beautiful game gave him a day off tomorrow :-))
watched the huns get ripped apart by a right good tim in young mcgowan i know the family very well and they are bouncing tonight
watched the game online we should have been out of site on many occasions god bless lennys lions
went to mass at all saints and had a great time with father hughes and what a wonderful service
we as a family said many prayers for young oscar and his mum and dad the saddest and most heartbreaking thing that could ever happen to a family and knoxy I admire your courage our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this xmas and new year.
Paul67 many many many thanks for your wonderful site I just love it
Happy Christmas CQNers!! Christy sings a classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwXBtmRTsFs&feature=related
Merry Christmas Celtic Quick News
especially Paul67, for building this place.
A Christmas song from the best crooner ever for anyone who has ever witnessed the Hoops!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy_JRGjc1To&feature=related
SANDEMAN JUST FOR YOU HAPPY XMAS :-)))))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pizv18wA6-A&feature=related
Some Quotes from commentators.
“It’s end to end stuff.but from side to side.”
Trevor Brooking.
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“Jullian Dicks is everywhere.it’s like they’ve got 11 dicks on the field.”
Metro Radio.
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“For such a small man Maradona gets great elevation on his balls.”
David Pleat.
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“Jean Tigana has spent the first half inside Liam Brady’s shorts.”
Jimmy McGee.
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“I think this could be our best fictory over Germany since the war.”
John Motson loses all perpective.
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“You can’t live in Glasgow and be called Nigel.He’s going to be Rab”
Ally McCoist on the arrival of Nigel Spackman.”
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I have to say that I’ve never had any problems with Trevor’s grip.”
Rangers’ Gary Stevens on rumours that team-mate Trefor Steven had a limp handshake.
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“Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury…Oh that was last week.”
Ally McCoist at a supporters’do,a week after a brush with the law.
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One from John Greig.
“Celtic manager Davie Hay still has a fresh pair of legs up his sleeve.”
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“There’s as much chance of McAvennie leaving as there is of us losing 5-1 tomorrow”.
Billie McNeill,Celtic Manager on 26th of August1988.Celtic lost 5-1 to Rangers at Ibrox the following day.Frank McAvennie was subsequently transferred to West Ham.
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“When I was at Celtic I was said to be a players’ man and maybe that was true.in those days,if the ship was sinking I would have thrown all 11 lifebelts to the players.Now I would keep one for my self,throw ten and lose a player.
David Hay,former Celtic Manager.
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Paul 67
I hope you and yours have a very happy Christmas. Thank you for all the work you do to bring us Celtic Quick News – without doubt the Premier Football Forum in the world.
A very Happy Christmas to all Celtic supporters at home and abroad. Thanks to all CQNers for your contributions which makes this blog so unique and enjoyable.
Happy Christmas to Neil, his staff and all our Celtic players for working so hard to claw their way back into this title race. We should go on to win it if we apply ourselves and avoid complacancy. Ignore Rangers and their woes and concentrate on our own efforts and everything will come good.
Was at the game today. We totally dominated Killie without being brilliant. Congratulations to Georgios Samaras. I’m slowly becoming a fan after being a huge critic. I don’t mind apologising and hoping that Georgios has a brilliant season. I thought he was fabulous today and scored two great goals. He is obviously a confidence player and to keep him on top form we need to get behind him and show our appreciation of his efforts.
I’ll be there on Wednesday and hope we can kick on and secure a great victory to take Celtic to the top of the League. I think that’s where we deserve to be.
Hail! Hail!
Paul 67,
Happy Christmas and best wishes for the new year to you and yours.
Not just for the site – but for all the intelligent, articulate and comsidered representations made on radio and TV.
You’ve played a blinder.
Adh mor oribh.
blantyretim.
Sorry for not being in town for a while,I would have liked to have a drink with you and the dog,maybe soon,my feet are playing up a fair bit just now, so have to wait on the swelling going down.
Quick request:
Who was the Rangers chairman who said their fans indulge in domestic violence after a defeat?
My thanks to Jamie and the guys at the Cathedral House Hotel for the warm welcome they gave to the CQN’ers last night. Fantastic (CQN Friendly) venue.
no apologists, I thought Kilmarnock were on top for the first 44 minutes. Made better chances and stopped us from making any.
Weebobbycollins, good to hear from you. Take care and have a great day.
Paddy Gallagher, :-) take care.
SwanseaBhoy… and thank you for your help and support.
TimJim, lovely words, thank you, and the same to you and yours.
KINGLuBO, a fine sentiment. Take care and have a good one.
Kelvinbhoy, many thanks. Have a good one.
Dessybhoy, well said. Have a great day.
Danny Boyle, Blaser Brown :-)
ThisIsTheOne, an excellent sentiment that I’ll borrow if you don’t mind. Have a good one and, Bring on the Tax Cheats.
Auldheid, we’ve had great weather here these last 9 weeks.
Goldstar10, take care and have a great day.
PeteTheBeat, a Happy Christmas to you too.
The Lizard King, yes, many great deeds and thoughts ahead. Take care and have a good one.
THE EXILED TIM, you are very welcome.
Green Oak Tree, good to hear from you. Make that lurking habit a thing of 2011 and make posting a habit of 2012.
ClareIsland67, that sounds like a major life decision you’ve made there. Enjoy the sunshine and very best wishes for your new life.
Celticeoin, and a great Christmas to you too.
I am NL in NZ Tauranga, I promise you I will. You take care too.
San Diego Bhoy, that digital sleeve is bulging. Time and money are the only wee restraints…. Take care when the day reaches the west coast.
NatKnow, and to you too. Take care.
481VictoriaRoad, Reclaim the Orange! We might be the only team in town to claim it soon…
Celtic Champs Elect, you are very, very welcome. Take care.
Abbot of Clonmacnois, this building is made of the Egyptians same material they build the pyramids with. Have a good one.’
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy, the world is a big place but I’m not arguing :-) Take care.
Big up for Paul and a happy Christmas to one and all and that includes the lurkers.
To Paul67 and all CQNers
a very happy christmas to you all
Peace and goodwill to all!
Hail hail
Sumdae mentioned earlier that the shankhill hun should have been sent off. What did he do something sleekit no doubt??
Paul67,since your still about,happy christmas to you and your family,
and a happy christmas to all contributors to the blog,i rarely post but hope to make more contributions next year,
top of the league for the bells sounds good to me.
To the CQN golf club, dont know if anyones found this , good game
To the CQN golf club, dont know if anyones found this , good game
http://www.wgt.com
Paul67
Don’t post often, but I do lurk daily which I suppose is a tribute to your fine site and the majority of posters on it. I don’t know where we’d be without it.
Don’t have to wish my fellow tims a happy Christmas either……todays results ensured that for us. I won’t have to wish any of you guys a happy new year either because Wednesday will bring us a great new year.
Good night and God bless.
oldtin67
any time sir.. take care.
Thank you santa for your 2 wonderful gifts today.
I’ve been a very good boy though so can I ask you for 1 more.
Can you arrange for the businessman with wealth off the radar to complete his asset stripping venture and to take the club he’s supported all his life, or at least since he’s had a wee bit of cash, into administration ?
I’m sure all those years ago when he first attended a game at Ibrox he could never have imagined he’d be able to take them to the wall for a few pieces of silver and to erase over 100 years of history. A true custodian of the club and a chairman fitting of the team and the fans.
Oh, and as a wee Brucie bonus can you get him to appear in court again a few time to show just what and outstanding member of the community he is. The man just keeps on giving. In fact if I didn’t know better I’d think Mr Whyte was Santa himself.
mic1888 says:
24 December, 2011 at 21:53
Mic… Apologies for late reply (Brother just arrived doing his santa)…
Defo sending off…He got caught (simple)…
http://i44.tinypic.com/122duud.gif
Video panel review??
Whers the Cathedral House Hotel??
Ceaser67 says:
24 December, 2011 at 23:16
John Knox St?
It just keeps giving :-))))) njoi
Originally Posted by gboigloyalist
Six games before the OF game and taking 18 points should be a realistic possibility.
St Johnstone home – should be a cert.
Kilmarnock away – scoring against them shouldn’t be a problem.
Dunfermline home – surely.
Hibs away – could be a hard one with a new manager rallying them but 3 expected.
Inverness home – three expected.
St Mirren away – another possible hard one.
I’d say thats a good run to take maiximum points from, although taken nothing for granted it would put massive pressure on the mhanks if we could.
They also have quite an easy run up with dundee utd away and hearts home possible slip ups, after inverness that is.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Emearg
International break coming up, but then it’s:
19 Nov (h) St Johnstone
27 Nov (a) Kilmarnock
3 Dec (h) Dunfermline
10 Dec (a) Hibernian
17 Dec (h) Inverness
24 Dec (a) St Mirren
Realistically speaking we SHOULD win all of these, meaning at least a nine point gap going into game at Scumdome on Dec 28, and that’s presuming they don’t drop any points.
Not discounting Motherwell here, they visit Ibrox on Jan 2nd.
We win these 8 games and league is all but over.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ScoGovLoyal
I think it unlikely they will not drop further points before the next game against them.
Quote:
Originally Posted by claretnbluedom
I see them dropping points before we play them again. Ginger baws is clueless. There are a few tims at work and already they are already clinging onto the hope that the HMRC win the tax case as they know they cannot beat us on the park.
We however just keep on taking it one game at a time and do as we have become so accustomed to and keep winning