By the time they cross the white line on Sunday afternoon, Celtic will have rested for 8 days. Kyogo had a few heavy training sessions early in the week and will be fitter, Giorgos Giakoumakis has iced his delicate limb. The entire squad has rested in preparation for Hampden, a stadium, which incredibly, over many years, has provided Celtic with a higher win rate that the Paradise itself.
I didn’t get everything I wanted from this week’s European ties, but extra time at Ibrox was top of my list. The script is written, althogh, you and I both know football is full of adlib moments. Scripts give you a sense of what to expect, the punchlines often come from an inspired creator rising to the occasion. We can take nothing for granted, this will be a battle.
On our last visit to Hampden, Ange Postecoglou considered the League Cup Final important enough to start Kyogo, who pulled a hamstring 10 days earlier. The decision proved pivotal, as our Japanese striker scored two to transform a deficit into a win. The manager’s wisdom was called into question a week later, when the same player exacerbated his injury, leading to a three-month layoff.
With a glance at the trophy cabinet, Ange might consider his instincts were right regarding Kyogo. If so, Giakoumakis is likely to start. Those three months, however, gave Ange time to ruminate. I expect the Greek to start on the bench.
Patience will be required. The game could last 120 minutes, if so, substitute decisions will be important. Oh, and please, tomorrow, practice from 12 yards……….
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Come on the Celtic
Intae this mob!
Hail Hail Brothers and Sisters and Happy Easter🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
GFTB
Just for you sir
Cmon Celtic Let the people sing
https://youtu.be/zhkdy0AOpaM
It’s a bit early as it’s Easter and thing on.
I don’t watch us v orcs, it’s a superstition thing going back over 20 years🤣 we seem to do better with me no watching. I walk the streets of the brig for 2hrs to deal with the stress.
Small sacrifice CSC
Hot Smoked,
A question I’ve been meaning to ask – you mentioned you have booked a train down for a game that arrives in Glasgow at 4am and returns at/for midnight.
What do you do from 4 until game time? I can imagine what happens after the game 🍺🥃built that’s a fair old time at a grim hour.
Leftclicktic 11.54am
Cheers
Match day can now commence :-)
Leftclicktic 11.54am
Walk over to Gartsherrie and you can join me a few of the bhoys … the Bank Social is members only and a christening in the big hall
Whit a day for a christening … hope the wee yin being christened has a terrific Hun skelping day
Things to do … enjoy your day fellow Celts
I will be seeing this Ibrox mob live for the first time today. I last saw their predecessors in April 2012 when we thumped them 3:0 with Mulgrew Commons and Hooper scoring.
A very Happy Easter to you all in the hope that the Risen Lord will bless you and your families and friends.
Cannot make up my mind if I should watch the game. Sat out the last two with TV off. But here’s hoping for a victory.
Bankiebhoy.
Thanks for the reply. As far as the Establisment goes, I don`t have a ` fundamental beliefs in fairness and equality.` Nor, I have to say, do I feel any meaningful connection to `Scotland`. I have happy feelings and connections re Glasgow but that`s about it .
MAJESTIC HARTSON on 17TH APRIL 2022 11:56 AM
I am HOPIING that was a misprint on my part !! I think I am arriving around 10am . I will have to check :-))
`SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 17TH APRIL 2022 12:05 PM
I will be seeing this Ibrox mob live for the first time today.`
No stamina. That`s your problem !! The next time I see them will be my first.
MAJESTIC HARTSON on 17TH APRIL 2022 11:56 AM
Just checked. My arrival times are about 9:15 am and returns about 4pm. Phew !
I seem to remember many moons ago watching a tv preview of a Celtic v old firm game featuring an interview with both managers. It finished with a question of their predicted score. Old firm manager waffled a bit before predicting his team would win. Jock Stein then said “Only a fool would attempt to predict the outcome of this match” Succinct and to the point whilst clearly ripping the pish!
In Ange We Trust,
I reckon the team largely picks itself. Maeda and Jota will start with a choice being made between Kyogo and Abada to complete the front 3. If Kyogo can’t last 90 minutes he may start as any extra time could be harmful. Thereafter its between O’Riley and Rogic and I can’t see Tom losing out on a starting place, so:-
Hart
Jura CCV Starfelt Taylor
Hatate McGregor Rogic
Jota Kyogo Maeda
Hot Smoked,
Glad to hear. I was thinking that was a long, potentially cold and wet, day. 👍🏼
MAJESTIC HARTSON on 17TH APRIL 2022 12:25 PM
Thanks for your concern.
If Celtic win, though, it will be a short, warm and internally wet day :-))
STFB
I posted the exact same team yesterday.
Also think Abada could be a match-winning sub.
HH
SFTB obviously!
My apologies
Happy Easter sunny from a quite mild Louisville. Dog and cat fed, fish watered and parrot out on his perch. All day in the garden yesterday. Joints aching , head a little cloudy but the coffee is hot and strong.
HH all.
The Celtic starting eleven…
… will beat the old firm today. No question.
Incredible — the youth of today and their lack of understanding.
Seemingly it has had to be spelled out to them who the “Fridge” was.
Some people really do have no understanding of social history.
Why he was a standout in his field.
Today — waiting for the Ludge MIB inspired honest mistake.
JB gave a masterclass in the power of selective bookings.
Prepared the ground early so that he had opportunities in the second half.
His booking strategy after the melee in the second half was top notch.
I fear we are in for the same today.
Confirmed team….
Hart, Taylor, Starfelt, Carter-Vickers, Juranovic, Hatate, McGregor, Rogic, Maeda, Abada, Jota
Forgot the subs…..
Bain, Jullien, Kyogo, Turnbull, McCarthy, Johnston, Ideguchi, O’Riley, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh
No McGregor in thems starting eleven…
C.O.Y.B.I.G.
CELTIC: Hart, Taylor, Starfelt, Abada, Jota, Rogic, Carter-Vickers, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Juranovic.
Subs: Bain, Jullien, Kyogo, Turnbull, McCarthy, Johnston, Ideguchi, O’Riley, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh
McGregor on the bench
William Hill has us at 21/20 and Old Firm at 13/5.
Anyway, bike time for me.
Cheerio for now.
What’s the betting on this might be tempted to walk along for a punt I don’t normally gamble but I feel so confident I think I should
Buy some money today .
Enjoy HS
Even money think I shall stroll over 20 quid a win and a few £3 1 2 3 4 5 nil bets
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