Celtic swept St Mirren aside this afternoon as a hat-trick from Gary Hooper and goals from Georgios Samaras and Dylan McGeough
Celtic came roaring out of the traps and blew St Mirren away this afternoon. Georgios Samaras got the show underway on 4 minutes when he collected the ball after Marc McAusland failed to make a clean connection on the ball. Samaras still had a lot to do and carried the ball into the box. With defenders closing in from all around the Greek striker placed his shot instead of going for power. St Mirren keeper, Craig Samson got a hand to the shot but the ball spun slowly towards goal and settled 8” over the line.
Four minutes later, a clearly confident Samaras drove into the St Mirren penalty box before cutting the ball left for Anthony Stokes, who’s fired cross was turned over the line from 3 yards by Gary Hooper.
Samaras was running the show but was hampered by a knock to the ankle which he took a few moments to recover from. This coincided with St Mirren’s best period of play as the visitors gained more possession and territorial advantage in the period before half time.
Celtic started the second half just as brightly as they did the first as Hooper and Kayal could both have added to the score, however, the third would arrive 8 minutes into the second half. Victor Wanyama played an excellent forward pass to Stokes who hit the goal line before cutting back for Gary Hooper. Hooper collected with his back to goal but spun and shot in a sweeping move that left Samson with no chance.
Hooper completed his hat-trick on 57 minutes when he tried to play a one-two with Stokes but the ball was returned by a defender, allowing him to chip the on-rushing Samson.
18-year-old Dylan McGeough made his first impact as a Celtic player minutes after replacing James Forrest when he collected the ball 10 yards in front of his own box, ran 70 yards into the St Mirren box, before creating space and despatching Celtic’s fifth goal. An unforgettable moment for the young player.
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Can’t believe gary speed is gone RIP gary…
UTLR 2:09 m8
what`s MCCoist all about with the teenage moustache
wife just commented …is that the best he can do
Has Kenny Shiels congratulated the fat apprentice on a goal yet?
Gary Speed found deat at home in Cheshire.
Daily Telegraph
Aunt Sally’s moustache, funniest thing I have ever seen!
Aunt Sally is a tactical genius didn’t you know.
Well, except in Europe snp The League Cup, thst dont count…
HH
Careful Swanseabhoy if you dig a bigger hole for yourself , you will end up in one if those ok’d mines round there
Can we expect to see the receipt of your donation to the Kano foundation
Or have you disgracefully used his name in vain
Another shocking statement from you
Horrible news regarding Gary Speed, always came across as a thoroughly decent guy.
RIP
Lennon n Mc….Mjallby
Gary Speed football career;
Years Team Apps Goals
1988–1996 Leeds United 248 39
1996–1998 Everton 58 15
1998–2004 Newcastle United 213 29
2004–2008 Bolton Wanderers 121 14
2008–2010 Sheffield United 37 6
1990–2004 Wales 85 7
A reporter from The Times on Sky News said Gary Speed committed suicide,tragic.
Tragic and shocking news about Gary Speed.
For your entertainment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGKVbLrRj4U
Gary Speed RIP.
So young.
Barrach
Aye I thought Leeds was his longest serve,thanks for that.
SydneyTim
That comments out of order to Swansea,he said hun not green hun,a Tim wouldn’t try to put another Tim down on here by mentioning using Kanos name in vain.
Prediction for today… Killie 2 Rangers 1.
What do the SPL/ SFA rules say about teams not informing the stock exchange if directors or folk on the board have dodgyness in the past.
If I did a D&B check on the hun what would it say today?
hen1rik –
thanks for highlighting that post.
Jobo
Teams emerge at Rugby Park to the sound of “Money, Money, Money” from the PA system.
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Mccoist`s got a Wattie cardie on …………..beamer
Sydney Tim
Look, it’s hardly my fault if you are unable to distinguish between criticism and abuse.
Nor is your inability to think straight my responsibility.
If you choose to respond to this then of course I’ll read it but I’m done with the conversation.
On the other hand, if someone helps you with the difference between criticism and abuse and you can find a post from me calling you or anyone else a Hun for criticising the Board then let me know and I’ll write a cheque as promised.
SwanseaBhoy
Lennon mc. A Huns a hun. He lost a bet
Typical of his tebbit like comments on here
He has no credibility if he does not pay up
He is the CW of CQN from now on
Sydney
Outed.
Goodnight Craig whyte you are alongside your mate PL
Also a liar
Liar? Ouch.
F Bobby Sands hes deed just hear from a sizable portion of the rangers end
Can I expect dawn raids smashing in the front doors of hundreds of the guilty perpetrators…
No
Why not?
Two good Celts on here falling out ……. jeezo whats the tim world coming to ?
HH to boh of ye!
V
What a wonderful day yesterday really was. A great day and a great feeling and a great game.
The team showed what they can do and SHOULD do every week. They also did what they should have done on Wednesday against Dunfermline so I am a lot happier. The attitude was much better and moving Victor into midfield was better in midfield for us allowing Dan and Loovens (yes even he was acceptable yesterday apart from that daft yellow card) to play with more comfort.
Samaras probably burst everyone’s coupon scoring first but if anyone bet him it was probably a good day.
I had a great night last night. A great gig and a lot of fun. A perfect day if you like.
On the other hand an absolute tragedy with Gary Speed. I simply don’t understand that but thoughts and prayers with his family.
R.I.P
Real shame about Gary Speed- suicide is a far too common way for young men to die. I’m training people in suicide prevention all next week- I hope Gary’s death might make it more meaningful to them- and maybe save some other lives.
Swanseabhoy
the next time i see you at CP , there supportingthe Celtic i`ll have words with you bhoy
Jobo Baldie says:
27 November, 2011 at 12:46
No probs matey.
Vmhan
Genuine apologies for my part in infesting the blog with it. I don’t like it when others do it and I won’t continue to indulge in it.
HH right back at ye.
SwanseaBhoy
EWO
certainly offensive
RIP Gary Speed, terrible news for the Football world.
Vinny
Gary Speed. My goodness, what a tragedy. He was on Football Focus yesterday with Gary McAllister. God bless him and his family.
Gary Speed RIP. Was on football focus just yesterday morning. Thoughts go to Joe Ledley and Adam Matthews too. They will be gutted.
SffS
goldstar10 says:
27 November, 2011 at 11:54
What has been lost among yesterday’s great performance is just how dog awful the MIB (and standside linesman) were. Having just watched the re-run of the 2nd half they must have got around 8-10 decisions totay wrong and every one surprisingly went against Celtic. Celtic TV guys were laughing at them. On another day it would not be so funny.
We are watching you Steven McLean.
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2010 Never Again
Indeed!
And he will take a bit of watching…….a definite MIB just like the linesman…our old friend Willie Conquer who has previous for honest mistakes when it comes to Celtic
EWO
It’s offensive but not sectarian or racist. They should be allowed to sing it mate.
SwanseaBhoy and ST, when two good Celts are hotly debating and then falling out on CQN, I always think that it would be different talking over a pint in the pub, usually Celts give each other more respect over a friendly pint, my bet is that you both would get on great…… all just my opinion though.
Vinny
HH
Ditto. Rip Gary speed. Thoughts with his family