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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Bjmac
Surprised she didn’t fall for your charm but hey ho, she’s nae Tosh :)
I’d be delighted if your proposal came to pass. Firstly, it eradicates the subjectiveness of the dreaded ‘offensive’ word. Without that, the criminalisation of the Celtic support would be much more difficult because as we know our lyrics are neither sectarian or racist.
Secondly, I actually think you’re correct, this legislation is going through regardless. At least you are safe in the knowledge that you’ve put yourself out there and in hindsight can say, I told ye so and I tried to do something about it. Fair play big guy.
Best quote in the Hall of Fame site.
On Jimmy McGrory 550 goals, “Considering his prolific goal scoring achievements it is surprising that he only won 7 caps for Scotland.”
Not that surprising.
Let the people sing.
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
coorslad is Neil Lennon says:
26 November, 2011 at 21:29
Maybe… if any ‘rebel’ songs are to be sung, we should go for some from ’98…. imagine the confusion it would create
And come tell me Sean O’Farrell tell me why you hurry so
Husha buachaill hush and listen and his cheeks were all a glow
I bare orders from the captain get you ready quick and soon
For the pikes must be together by the rising of the moon
By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon
For the pikes must be together by the rising of the moon…….
time – and proximity – seems to be the gear for emotional reaction to songs…. logic is sadly missing
LOL las = lad sorry about that
Just home from the game via a treachorous M74 and M6.
But, I was able to relive a wonderful afternoon’s football from Celtic.
Tell all the Tims ye know, tae get back tae Celtic Park fur a show!!
SwanseaBhoy
I was thinking of taking my nephew to the game on Wednesday against Atletico. Can I pay at the gate?
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ says:
26 November, 2011 at 21:39
I’m beginning to feel a bit left out… that was quite a list… am I the Pete Best of CQN?
Is it cos az slack?
JimmyQuinnsBits says:
26 November, 2011 at 21:42
the day the GB sing Protestant Men, is the day all these eejits wont be able to raise a single argument.
I was listening to Lennon on the radio in the car on the way home talking about young Dylan’s family being at the match and seeing him score. I couldn’t imagine how you would feel if your boy took to the field at Paradise, scored a wonder goal and you and your wife and your family were all there to see it.
It must have been incredible for them and, I confess, it made me feel quite emotional thinking about the pride they must have felt at the time. I hope they and Dylan are all having a fantastic evening.
I hope we all witnessed a new star today putting that fifth goal away with such confidence.
Come on the Killie.
jimmyquinnsbits,true,and Vmhans favorite,follow me up to carlow…the old ones are the best…
Lennon has a Christian name. Problem with that?
Googybhoy at 21.28
It is no real surprise on the cap front, if you can find a copy of the Paddy Crerand book on his career he gives a fair assessment of the bigotry in caps handed out at that time. He actually told the SFA to shove it when at the peak of his powers at Man Utd due to being dropped from the squad to make way for someone coming back from injury.
As he says in print it was not the fault of the Rangers players, he knew many of them and was particlulary pally with Slim Jim at the time, the Selection Committee of the SFA picked the players then not the manager. My old man tells me that Scotland had a back line of Crerand, Baxter and McNeil which has hailed as the best in many years when they played a match, next time out Greig was in and Big Billy was dropped. Also Crerand himself was dropped to make way for Dave Mckay who was not even a Half Back but a midfielder!!
Check out the great Jimmy McGrory cap tally 7 goals scored 6, such was life as a Celtic great in those times.
Tragic but true.
Fantastic result today. Now only 4 points behind fat sally and the detestables. We played well on wednesday and only managed to score twice yet today easily scored five.
Wonder if any of the bhoys who post and are good with the stats can give a break down of both games. Would be interesting. Not lazy but but not good wigh these things.
hh lbb
St Stivs
Now that would be a defining moment, I love that song, but sadly in this place it would be deemed sectarian.
Swanseabhoy
The thunder is indeed back. Loved it today.
Hopefully a sneaky draw for killie tomorrow..
Then I hope pat fenlon does tthe damage at Easter road on the 10th…
IF we maintain this streak and the above happens that will hopefully see us 2 points behind for the damned visting us on the 28th
JimmyQuinnsBits says:
26 November, 2011 at 21:42
the tune to Boolavogue or Fr Murphy as some people know it, gets an airing most games
I’ve heard “So heres to those brave protestant men” is being learned – rumour perhaps, would be interesting – could that even be classed offensive ? I doubt it…
hh
HT,
Hurrah The Brave United Men… at Paradise… imagine
The more I think about it, the more the devil in me likes the carnage this would cause amongst the pompous hypocrites… luv t see it
BBC Scotland SPL website, apart from the usual recent game highlights they have a montage of-
Celtic penalty misses
Sone Aluko goals
Antrimkev, Nollaig and Lugan53 , i was at solitude for the reds win today. Young Rory looks like he could be the real deal, at 19 years old he has it all , skillful , good in the air and knows where the net is. Today he played as if he knew scouts were watching him , he wasn’t quite as effective as he has been in recent weeks. I would love to see celtic make a move for him , with Liam Boyce come in as his replacement. Another great win for the celts, well done the team and Neil Francis . Hail Hail.
Seemingly the G B sing OO AH UP THe SHOOOOOO.
Hilarious!!
skysports 3.
barcelona match.
studio expert Mark Hunley, you couldnt make it up.
JQB
You’re twisted but then I must be too :)
Confusion and angst in equal measures!
theweegreenman says:
26 November, 2011 at 21:43
Make surre you get there in time and you will able to buy tickets at the ticket office – won’t be a problem.
hh
I wonder what the odds would be for a sproule hatrick against the orc would be?
Hmmmmm
hamiltontim says:
26 November, 2011 at 21:58
JQB
———–
you bhoys start it and i will join in.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ says:
26 November, 2011 at 21:57
Not seemingly at all, that’s what happened. One guy did the original but was shoooooooed oot!!! He’s up at our bit in 112 not even the GB btw
Cheers Bjmac
To the wee six year old boy who was taken to the game today and was so excited it was unbeleivable, I am 60 and that,s how i feel every time I go to paradise, he is lucky his dad let him sleep before telling him ,I lie awake most of the night in anticipation , Welcome to the Celtic family that young man, and what about that huddle today even the Main Stand was getting involved, a day when everthing clicked
I heard the beginning of some thunder today.
There is a storm coming and it goes by the name of Celtic…
Hail! Hail!
Hatley went on a two week all inclusive deal to Barcelona when he was 4.
Surely that makes him an authority?!
JQB
You need a cuddle. lol See Kojo!!!!
Time to watch the game on Ch67
off for the night,
up to calderglen park 11am kick off for the SFYA u15 v South Queensland.
a few good bhoys on show if anyone is about the area.
i am the wee very fat guy with the black hoodie if you want to say hello.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6tVMtM-Ik4&feature=related
hamiltontim says:
26 November, 2011 at 22:01
Was there Catholics, Blacks & Jews there? ….. sorry!
jaikits oan, Yoda not wanting to go his walk in this weather though….
The GB are part of the Celtic support at CP
and i don’t think they should be referred to as if
they were a seperate entity.
All for one and one for all.
Omen trilogy on film 4….aluko making a debut tomorrow…coincidence…I dont think so!!!!
Summer of 65
PS dylan …are we witnessing a Dalglish/nicholas/McGeady moment here???
pps is it true that aluko was in jjb buyin hos kit today???