That pass from Tom Rogic, that’s the reason he is there. Yes, I know he does not get up and down the field as much as most other central mids, I hear you, we need to consider him an impact player, but not for the first time in his Celtic career, he made all the difference to the outcome of the game.
Jota’s first touch at the opening goal was worthy of the ball from Rogic. It would not have escpated your notice that it was a Kyogo tackle inside his own half that won the ball back for this move. No, I don’t remember Eddie doing this either. With players of this calibre, we will score a lot of goals and win a lot of games. The sublime shot from David Turnbull underscores what he is capable of. Don’t even waste time talking about the double handball inside the box: a foul to Celtic, or play on.
Six points adrift at kick off, winning a lot of games would not necessarily be enough. We need Newco to struggle for form and points. Fortunately, Newco look like an aging boxer slogging it out in one fight too many.
After the late winner at Pitodrie two weeks ago, I wrote, “When Jota got on the end of that cross, the season pivoted.” We were seven minutes from going eight points behind before that huge goal. What Celtic did not do last season was put pressure on Newco at any point in the season. Now, with more players coming back every week and fitness improving, pressure is being applied and the gap is down to four points. Momentum is with Celtic, we all know it’s true!
Anyway, that pass from Rogic……….. can you imagine being able to play like that?
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On Megabus to Glasgow for the match – 3rd time in 5 days! Few other Bhoys on board. COYBIG
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There will be a new article up at noon and then the Live Updates at 2.30.
Was at the 7-1 game with my Dad and Uncles.Sadly too young to appreciate the game,but I do remember the party in Govan after it.Was just like New Year.All the relatives in the one house,having a ball.Carried on the next night.Was all my Da spoke about for years.
Worried about this game tonight.Dont think either full back available are up to this level.Montgomery,still so much to learn,Big Tony,OK for the league in most games,but could be found out tonight.Dreading the usual stupid mistakes.In the 60 years we have been involved in Europe,has any other team given away so many stupid goals in Europe.Would be hard pushed to find any.
Still,seen some amazing performances as well.Praying for another tonight.Oh,and the 2 players I mentioned to be excellent tonight.
Both teams to score with Celtic to win this afternoon hopefully by a couple of goals, we did create against Leverkusen but their goalie had a brilliant game, hopefully their keeper tonight isn’t as inspired.
Timmy 7 / Hot Smoked
We may not agree on everything but the rudeness and name calling stuff is not good.
At least we do agree on that.
I can’t understand why folk even do that stuff esp when they would not do it face to face.
Anyway back to work with one eye on the cricket this morning and one on the football this afternoon !
And seriously hoping my two Celtic Park newbies have a great experience. That’s the good bit about missing the game. That it allows others to experience it.
The saddest bit of all for me is the poignancy of today’s opposition. Anyone who saw my post a year ago when we played Ferencvaros, just after my dad passed away, knows how much today’s opponent means to me and how much I was tempted to blag it and get in. I am glad I decided to do the right thing.
Hail Hail
Stay Safe
“CELTIC MAC on 19TH OCTOBER 2021 8:44 AM
hot smoked
Proof positive that I was correct in advocating a ban on players with hyphenated names at Celtic.”
I would like to claim it was a `Carter-Vickers make a good central pairing` joke on my part but it wasn`t !
Thanks to al others for corrective responses. I think I`ll stick to Poppy comments now :-))
Just about to depart for the train to Paradise. Maybe pop into Hielan` Jessie`s for a pint on my way.
Cheerio for now.
With Paul forewarning that a 12 noon article is on the cards, I can imagine quite a few fingers in starting blocks as mid-day approaches :-))
Scotland over 100 with 8 overs to go is a decent start at the cricket !
Carter-Vickers is a good name to have for use in a bawdy limerick but I think the Two Ronnies got there first-
🎶 Down in the basement where the Candle Light flickers
I lost my heart and she lost her….. wherewithal🎶