You will remember being concerned going into ‘these games’ in the past with too many Celtic players who have either no experience of them, or mainly poor experiences. Not so on Sunday. The Celtic side and those in the dugout have experienced overwhelmingly positive outcomes when facing Newco, including at Ibrox.
The same is not true the other way. Some of their starters will have played in the dead rubber at the end of last season, when Ange left half our team out. Tavernier and Goldson have at least won meaningly 90 minute games against Celtic, but that’s about it, and even they will still need therapy to cope with memories of players in green and white hoops.
What happens at the side of the pitch will be as important as what happens on the turf. For months, Brendan Rodgers has been privately suggesting that as long as Celtic are in touching distance when we get to Ibrox, we will be in good shape after the game. The manager has an outstanding record at that ground, it seems to bring the best out of him.
Joe Hart, our back four, and Callum McGregor will feed confidence off each other. Daizen and Matt O’Riley will use the relative freedom of an open game to exercise their abilities.
In my entire Celtic watching life, no striker has so dominated either of the Rangerses than Kyogo, even the Great Swede, and he dominated them into a wonderful tax efficiency scheme. Nicolas Kuhn will be the one player in a Celtic shirt who will need to find he bearings. If he is against Barisic, that will not be a challenge.
Having the better team does not guarantee anything, but the Celtic team you see on Sunday will be the best assembled side in Scottish football for many months. Bring it on.
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So it turns out the sevvie manager is a hun that welcomes all the help he can from referees. He is just as sleekit as any of those chances as he states “I know exactly what they are doing! Crying about decions that went against them in 1993 or 2000”
Aurora, when did he say that?
Morning all.
I normally watch these games at home by myself but feel today’s game is so important that I need the company of others to help calm my nerves. The pub it is then😀
Aurora, when did he say that?
I am not sure. I just seen a partial interview that was on a hun tiktok account.
I’d just like to take this opportunity to thank the people who put my work rota together for helping me miss the game today… 😞
On a positive note I suppose I won’t have years taken off me as I would if watching it 🫣
Thanks for getting back to me AB
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Saw a video of the players getting off the bus to thank the fans for the send off yesterday. I’m sure there would have been a few doing the rounds. Was Calmac in any? I couldn’t see him on the one I saw. 🤞
What happened in 1993 & 2008 that woukd we be moaning about? Are they random years or his being coaches pre presser?
https://youtu.be/Bw5OeZgPQlw?si=c4FR95sDwo2bZDMb
On the train into work and decided to ask chat gpt to write a match report for today…
In a thrilling clash between Glasgow’s football giants, Celtic emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Rangers at Ibrox Stadium. The atmosphere was electric as fans packed the stands, eager to witness the fierce rivalry unfold on the pitch.
The game started with both teams showing their intent, but it was Celtic who took the lead in the 25th minute. Japanese sensation Kyogo Furuhashi showcased his clinical finishing, latching onto a perfectly weighted through ball before calmly slotting it past the Rangers’ goalkeeper.
Despite Rangers’ efforts to respond, Celtic’s defense stood firm, denying any clear-cut opportunities. The second half saw both teams pushing for goals, with the tension palpable in every tackle and clearance.
In the dying minutes of the match, Celtic sealed their victory with a sensational goal from Reo Hatate. The midfielder unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the box, leaving the Rangers’ keeper rooted to the spot as the ball nestled into the bottom corner.
As the final whistle blew, Celtic fans erupted in celebration, while Rangers were left to ponder their missed chances. It was a memorable victory for Celtic, who showcased their prowess and determination in this fiercely contested Old Firm derby.
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I gave the score and scorers
MH
CALMAC IS FIT AND READY!
👍🍀
As mentioned I’m heading to the pub to watch the game.
I know there’s a few who watch some of our games in Kitty O’Sheas in Edinburgh.
Will they turn up the sound or just have the game on the screen with background music?
Thanks.
FYI for the Kitty O’Shea bhoys, it doesn’t open until 12pm, bang on kick-off.
Maestro
Where is that from?
Good man Maestro thanks.
If he is fit (I don’t want him risking himself for the rest of the season) then that’s a massive boost for us.
Hopefully has exerts his usual influence on these games 🤞
My interpretation of Management comments was that Calmac would not start and as his style of play does not lend itself to coming on as a sub, I have just assumed he will not be involved at all.
HS,
Yes I thought mentioned something about if he’s in the squad, not in the team 🫣
BR mentioned if Callum ‘s…
Morning all.
MH
Thanks.
7 is a special number for us Tims and if we win today, we will be on 77 points :-))
Hot Smoked
Today is the 7th also….
Palma is also number 7
Be a good shout if he comes on to get a couple quid on him scoring
Preventing Clement from reffing the game via 4th official mic into Beaton and VAR will be Willie Collums finest achievement.
I hope he can deliver that.
Butterflies as always for the derby but I have a good feeling about today. Celtic 2 Ragers 0. Don’t care who scores but I’d love it I’d Daizen sets up Kyogo for a tap in.
GM they have commentary plenty screens too.
CLUNKS on 7TH APRIL 2024 9:55 AM
Wow ! I never thought of that !!
Hot Smoked.
Hope all well with you and hope your positive vibes are correct.
PS Surely 7 quid ? !!
Cheers Burnley, I’ll head in. Hopefully they open the doors sharpish.
Burnley
Thanks. I have almost totally recovered ( well 50 percent anyway ! ). My doctor friend , on hearing the symptoms, thought it was norovirus and that I would soon feel fine.
Positive vibes? I can never be sure if they are that or wishful thinking !
If the Huns are as bad as many on here tell us often enough, then we should win comfortably. Then again, if Celtic are as bad as many on here etc ….:-)))
Larsson and Sutton on Sky Sports Football now. 🍀
Just released, minutes from pre- match meeting.
Those in attendance, SFA, Lanarksire Ludge, Referees Association and Deedco.
INSTRUCTIONS
Deedco . As soon as you feel a Celtic player near you, fall down. Ref award a free kick.
Noise up Ali Johnson.
Kick the shit out of Calmac,and Hatate
Dispute vigorously any foul awarded to Celtic
REF – – any Celtic player making a tackle, yellow card and any Celtic player making two tackles Red Card
Easy really, we will meet again in the ludge after the game
KINGLuBO
I would rather be in Kitty O’Shea`s today than Ibrox. More Tims there than at Ibrox for a start !!
Bada
No team news yet?
Sutton & Larsson interview is really good
Nearly as good as on the park :-)
Right, 100 minutes until KO so I`ll say cheerio for now.
Cheerio.
JJ
CLUNKS on 7TH APRIL 2024 9:55 AM
Palma is also number 7
Be a good shout if he comes on to get a couple quid on him scoring
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Sorry mate but you will be hard pushed to find a Bookie who provides such a Bet ?
I have Three Bookies Online, BET365, BETFRED and WILLIAM HILL, and ALL Three clearly state that a Bet is ” VOID” if a selected player FAILS to START ?
This BEFORE any Kick Aff.
However, I have never checked to see if a selected Sub coming on during a game, that the Bookies offer any Prices/Odds on THAT Sub scoring.
I could be WRONG ?
Its just something that I have ever considered…til now.
LOL
HH
CELTIC: Hart, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Tomoki, Hatate, O’Riley, Kuhn, Kyogo, Maeda.
Subs: Bain, Idah, Yang, Nawrocki, Bernardo, McGregor, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh