You could see Celtic mature during last night’s game. They were defensively solid during the first half, and Craig Gordon was assured throughout, but for the best part of an hour we scarcely tested St Johnstone.
That changed after the goal, which arrived just as St Johnstone were enjoying their best period of the game. Kris Commons didn’t have his most productive night but it was his pressing which led to the break through.
During the second half Ronny Deila replaced Commons, Stokes and the tiring Forrest with Boerrigter, Inge Berget and Kayal. Even before the home team were reduced to 10 men moments after the final substitution, Celtic were clearly in a more comfortable shape. Players were finding space which didn’t exist earlier.
Maribor made seven changes for last night’s Slovenian Super Cup Final, which they won comfortably against opponents who are pointless in the league after four games. Celtic’s scouts are unlikely to have learned too much useful information ahead of next weeks’ game.
What is clear about Maribor is their aerial threat. Five of their 12 goals this season have been headers, which may influence Ronny’s team selection. They also break quickly down the flanks, so maybe a 4-5-1, offering protection to our full backs, is the way to go. Hopefully we’ve learned we’re not quite ready for 4-3-3 away from home in Europe.
The Slovenian media are dismissive of Celtic’s chances, encouraged, it seems, but continuing celebrations from Maribor that they pulled an “easy” draw. I suspect they’ve yet to see the Celtic who will take the field on Wednesday.
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Delaney’s, Derek Riordan looked like Redskins’ front man, Chris Dean or to give him is NME name, X Moore.
BMCUW
K Cider is the juice of the devil, we used to refer to it by its less well known title of Gallagate Brandy.
After years of it being posted missing from our shelves I’ve noticed it’s made a return in the last few years.
Dallas
Do you remember how they treated my uncle Michael Delaney when he widnae toe the referee line. SFA scum.
Marspapa
I stubbed my toe getting out the bath, she’s raging!!! :-)
Goodnight all .
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
23:35 on
14 August, 2014
Re any CAS hearing.
I’m quite sure that Legia will be armed with info about us suppled to them by friendly sources in Scotland. Loads of them.
None of this is likely to be to our benefit,and little of it is likely to be true.
None of it,however,is likely to be relevant to any hearing on the case.
However,if it is stated,even without substantiation,then it could conceivably influence the CAS decision.
Celtic should take steps to ensure that no form of inadmissible ‘evidence’ is permitted.
We could yet be stitched up.
No chance, the decision is final end of Legia should stop bitching & concentrate on
their own Season ahead the bottom line here is that they made a huge mistake by
fielding a player against us who was still under a two match suspension because
the said player was not registered twice for their previous match before they played
us also what sort of president would this set if the rules where changed to suit? It
would basically send out a clear message that any other team could field a player
who had not served their full suspension period by pointing ones finger to such &
such team for example this matter is now water passing under a bridge or water
off a ducks back I’m sure Legia will not make this costly mistake again that is
for sure lessons have been learned over the last few days & it’s time for everyone
concerned to move on we digress HH
Clashcitybhoy, very apt. That should be our support’s message to the players & Ronny in our upcoming games.
Their cover of Tennessee Ernie Ford’s sixteen tons could apply to Fatso Sally’s girth.
Good night all, sleep well and it’s always good to wake up knowing you are Celtic fan.
Know Tony Pulis has left C. Palace ….
Hey Joe……
Haha maybe not feasible! But give me Sammy back anyday
HH
Delaney’s, add Kevin O’Donnell & Jim Callaghan also.
A trend seems to have been set going by their names. .
Linesman, Tam Murphy, was on the same course as me at college. The liquidated fans I work with thought Tam was a Catholic because of his surname but he wasn’t. His dad was a Celtic fan but Tam wasn’t really a football fan. He got into officiating as one of his pals did it and as a way to increase his earnings
Sky chanel 0121 – Golds greatest hits – up on the roof by the driftersp – sublime!!!!!!!!
HH
BGFC
driftersp = Drifters
Tom Jones on now – magic :-)
Joe O’Neil our friends father from Knightswood was also a sacked ref for religious reasons. SFA Scum.
Legia jerk making more mischief in a new interview. I won’t be supporting that mob ever again.
Sad Cafe now – jings, I better get to bed before I get all romantic – Mrs BGFC winae be happy!
EasyListeningCSC
HH
BGFC
Big George,
Slayer and Napalm Death are on next. Enjoy.
Patrick27
00:04 on
15 August, 2014
Know Tony Pulis has left C. Palace ….
Hey Joe……
Haha maybe not feasible! But give me Sammy back anyday
HH
Sammy are you for real, nah Sammy has gone his goals for
record when he played with us over untold amount of matches
was not good enough for a forward player also his attitude
in a lot of matches was in the same boat yeah good luck to
him but to take him back after he messed us around thanks
but no thanks Ray Clemmence the past Goal Keeper once
said Sammy is a Dr Jekel & Bad Mr Hyde type of player where
the bad Mr Hyde tends to appear more often in his overall
performance as opposed to the good Doctor which really
is a fair & true points about Sammy overall
Delaneys Dunky
at 23.21
Hiya,Palomine.
Pleased tae greet ye..
Oh .. Aye… Saturday’s Game wull tell us some mair..
Each time, Ah hiv watched the Celtic, this Season
They hiv bin getting Bettah n Bettah..
Sure, we goat Tanked.. agin the Legia…but .. we wur very Fragile.. at that time..
Noo Manager.. A Game too Near the Start of the Season.. Stiffness..
But,like Ah hiv said..
Ah think that we ur Slowly Getting intae the Groove..
Saturday, we should.. tak care of the Dundee Jampots..
Nae Bother.
Ah wonder if Ronny wull be Bold ..in his Team selection..
Five Across the Middle.. jist like we should Line Up agin the Maribor..
n.. Wan up Front..
Ma five fur Saturday wid be..
Forrest, Kayal, Bitton, Steffi, McGregor.
wi the Noo Guy.. Up Front..all oan his Oanio..Berget.
Let’s see how That wid go..
Commons..like Ah hiv Bin oan Aboot fur weeks..
Should NEVER PLAY in a Euro Tie..Nor Should Stokesy..
these Two Guys should Be used ,only in S.P.L . Games
but, Ah widnae play Eethur of Them Agin the Dundee Jampots.
because..
This Game should be used fur Experimental Purposes.. with the Maribor Game
upper most in oor Thoughts..
We should Play total Defense ,agin the Dundonians…
N..
Hit them oan the Break..
If we did this.. it sure wid Gie us an Idea.. how this formation wid Click.
If it did.. then ,at least we wid be bettah prepared ..THIS TIME..
When We Faced ..Top European Opposition..
Fur.. Agin the Maribor..
there is No way that we should go Toe tae Toe ,wi them..
We Must.. Play it Tighter than.. Kojo’s Wallet.
Deefense..Deefense..n .. Hit ’em Oan the Break..
By the way.. Ah said the Exact same thing..’
Afore we Played Legia..
but.. Ronny..Ignored it..n .. went fur an Attacking Game..
Ugh!.. Ach he wiz Green..
but..
We wull see if He Learned Anything fae the Doin…that we took fur his ..boldness..
That wull be His Measure.. oan how he sets up his Stall..
Agin the Maribor..
Like Ah said..
Ah wid Use this Dundee United Game as a Sounding Board.. regarding
the Team Tactics n Team Formation…which we be be using agin the Maribor..
Maks Sense Tae Me..
Nice Chatting ,Pal,as alwiz
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Gotta Leave, steve..
Seeya..
captain beefheart
00:19 on 15 August, 2014
Big George,
Slayer and Napalm Death are on next. Enjoy.
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Chuckled there :-)
More of a Rush man though – although 7 seas of rhye by queen just came on – magic!!’
CB
Legia army scum.
Gdansk is Green & White!
Forza Celtic!
Forza Lechia Gdansk!
Patrick 27 my boy is heading to Herriot Watt for a master in Chemical Enineering. He’ll be joining the CSC there and will prbably see you on the bus.
Frank zappa knew how to run a bus.
Good on you young fella, make us proud……..er.
:-)
Hamiltontim
23:57 on
14 August, 2014
BMCUW
K Cider is the juice of the devil, we used to refer to it by its less well known title of Gallagate Brandy.
After years of it being posted missing from our shelves I’ve noticed it’s made a return in the last few years.
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Good call! In Coatbridge we recognised that rather than brand that drink, they left it with the name used in the laboratory where it was developed. Didn’t stop us mind you…
Kojo
That would be ma team if a was Celtic emperor.
I trust Ronny, oor Viking Celtic Emperor.
Petec and I agree that 2017 is the year that Celtic will win the Big Cup. 50th Anniversary of Lisbon.
Written in the stars.
Captain Beefheart
00:19 on
15 August, 2014
Big George,
Slayer and Napalm Death are on next. Enjoy.
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I preferred Extreme Noise Terror to Napalm Death. But good shout.
However, Crass we special. “Station of the Crass”, “Christ – The Album” and “Penis Envy” were all excellent. I remember the start of an NME review “From any viewpoint, ‘Envy’ is a difficult listen…” etc. I knew there and then it would be worthwhile…. :-)
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1st £100
2nd £75
3rd £50
Or alternatively, winners can choose to donate any winnings to a Celtic charity of their choice.
Also if by some miracle I end up in the top 3, the winnings will be passed onto the next placed team.
HH
Natknow
I have not even thought about the amazing Crass for a few years. Thanks. :)
Delaneys Dunky
00:48 on
15 August, 2014
Natknow
I have not even thought about the amazing Crass for a few years. Thanks. :)
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I’m hoping that’s a good thing…? ;-)
I was introduced through a cousin who was big into punk. He had an EP – one side was Poison Girls and the other was Fatal Microbes – ” Violence Grows”. Poison Girls featured Vi Subversa as vocalist which led me to the Crass label and band.
I’d love to say I “found’ them on TOTP, but…errr….things were different back then!
Delaneys Dunky 00:38,
Getting closer to all our Dreams.
Ronny definitely has a special aura about him, IMO. He sounds as if he is very single minded and was annoyed at the first half display, Good. I can only see him going from strength to strength after getting through a shocker of a cup tie….Still in it!
akbw1888
Sorry but I just love Sammy. Him v Maribor = win IMHO
HH
Apologies in advance but I’m confused!
I know Legia are going to appeal to CAS but I’ve heard conflicting reports on what happens next. Can CAS still overturn the verdict or are we definitely through to the play off versus Maribor?
a ceiler gonof rust
Ah excellent! Hopefully will see him on bus :-)
Thank you very much
HH!
P27
muillach
01:01 on
15 August, 2014
Apologies in advance but I’m confused!
I know Legia are going to appeal to CAS but I’ve heard conflicting reports on what happens next. Can CAS still overturn the verdict or are we definitely through to the play off versus Maribor?
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CAS have given verdicts in the past and UEFA have simply ignored them. At the end of the day, it’s UEFA’s competition – and if clubs don’t comply with the rules, then tough. Perhaps all the other clubs from the Polish FA will be told they are no longer welcome to compete in UEFA competitions. Don’t get too hung up about the word “Court” in CAS – it’s a not a real court as you an I would understand.
Natknow
Believe me, all good bud.
Patrick27, I didn’t buy the wee parasite a SB this year so he’s on his own. I’ll get him tickets when I can. I hope he joins the CSC so he can get to our home games, the football set up at HW because he’s very good at it, the whisky society because it’s a great place to study in peace and above all…….. I hope he gets his nat king at least three times a week.
Over a five year average of course.
HH young fella. You are Celtic.
Dunkey, we need to sot oot a mini hootenanny.
Petec
Ronny is one lucky Viking.
He is about to lead us to Glory.
ACGR
Any time any place any where?
Am in bro.
a ceiler gonof rust
Haha, let him know can get a cheap student one ;)
I’ll be at most home games ( I hope), try and play the footy, not the best ever player, as my PE teacher said, ‘Ah, Patrick, your second touch is always a tackle!’
That’s what you get for being a Centre Back though!
HH
P27
Natknow
Cheers for that, I can assume we will play off with Maribor then. And hope the rumour that we were keeping money aside to buy a decent striker if Legia lost their appeal is true.