It is early enough in the season that Celtic have ample scope to recover from the odd reversal but with October just around the corner Neil Lennon and his players will be wondering why they have not won two consecutive league games this season. This particular oddity can be put right tomorrow if Celtic win and leapfrog Motherwell, who sit precariously at the top of the SPL, albeit having played a game more.
There is also probably some fine-tuning required on formation. We kept a clean sheet in both Champions League qualifying away games but have not achieved one in three away SPL games against weaker opposition than Helsingborgs or HJK Helsinki.
Motherwell exited the League Cup on Wednesday but don’t expect this to sap momentum; Celtic on Saturday is their cup final. We can expect a direct and physical challenge on what is likely to be a heavy pitch.
An early goal from the champions would settle the nerves. If they get this, don’t be surprised if they go on to win comfortably. Despite indifferent form this season the signs are there that Celtic are getting their game together. Prediction: 0-4.
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fanad
Cheers!
TPD
Four
Paul
I think the Well game will be a big test for us.
We have a big squad but we don’t have a settled team.
We don’t have a settled team for various reasons (injury, new recruits, youngsters knoking at the door).
The Fir Park quagmire isn’t the best place to bring back players just getting over injury (ex: Sammi and Super Joe) in the hope that they’ll get a run out before next Tuesday’s game.
The Well players won’t give a repeat of their insipid performance the other night, they will come out snarling and kicking, hoping to hold on to their precarious top position in the table.
Wee Gollum will be his usual incompetent self.
We need a team filled with guys that can handle themselves: Broonie, Beram, Big Vic, Big Efe, and Charlie all come into that category.
I agree an early goal could be crucial, but I wouldn’t be suprised if there was a share of the points at the end of the day.
Hope I’m wrong.
Tomorrow’s game will be the first away game on a Saturday kicking off at the traditional 3pm slot in almost 7 years.
The previous one was a 5-0 win over Livingston on 1 October 2005.
The team that day was:
Boruc
Telfer
Camara
Balde
McManus
Sutton
Nakamura
Maloney
Zurawski
Beattie
Petrov
Goals were scored by McManus, Maloney, Zurawski, Sutton and Beattie.
Mort
Mort
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
I thought the correct answer was “hundreds of them” ;-)
Early goal at Perth didnt help much! I’ll go 3-2 to the Bhoys tomorrow, early goal for us followed by a couple of penalties for Mulletwell only for us to come roaring back with 2 goals in the last 20mins. Does that add up to 3-2!?
HH
0-4? Oooft!!
I know it’s Friday but you’ve clearly had a few paul67!
Mort
Seven years, that’s scandelous.
The Pantaloon Duck
12:36 on
28 September, 2012
31003 – how many letters?
HUNDREDS OF THEM
Mort, a repeat of that scoreline would be perfect,eh?
Can’t stick McCall and most of his players!
DAMN IT
Okay….I’ve got another….”Popular edible fish”….six letters beginning with S
Motherwell should be pretty much rested after their midweek bounce game. I expect us to win by the odd goal in three.
Watched the training session this morning, the Bhoys are absolutely flying. Good to see Sammy involved, the injuries are clearing up nicely.
Go on you Celts, attack, attack, attack.
KevJungle – Murdo..10 men Championees..1979 12:23 on 28 September, 2012
You know
see these papers that spin the agendas……
why don’t the high heid yins at CP just – ban them ?
If that happened then folk like me would be bought
over by the – Solidarity that would be booming from CP.
Until then….
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Seriously! You are unable to make a judgement for yourself and have to be told what to do?
Does someone have to hold your hand when you cross the road?
That’s on a par with the Huns shouting out to ra bomber – that they needed a leader…
31003.single.now try my quiz.
31003
Sorry for stealing your punchline :-( Macjay made me do it!
Would love to be as confident as you Paul but I think you’ve ignored the referee factor.
We have to beat Motherwell and the referee , incompetent is not the word I would use to describe him.
HH
Will be interesting what a Saturday 3pm & no live tv coverage does to the attendance at fir park.
Shurely a shell out?? If not, Motherwell fans should be slated in the media.
FAVOURITE UNCLE
12:46 on
28 September, 2012
31003.single.now try my quiz.
ALEX?
TET
Since then we have had the Setanta TV deal as well as now Sky/ESPN and with Celtic being the biggest draw in the league, broadcasters have always wanted to show all our away games.
This would have been a Sky game but with the game in CL on Tuesday night, a Sunday game was not permitted and ESPN already had an SPL game scheduled so leaves us having to play 3pm on a Saturday.
I’m happy as it means our hardcore away fans don’t have to get up at “stupid-o’clock” to travel to the game and I’ll just wait as usual and watch it tomorrrow night or Sunday morning “as live” on CelticTV.
Mort
Steinreignedsupreme
12:45 on 28 September, 2012
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
You know what….
If we had a leader at ‘OUR’ club….the GB widny
be getting bullied in ‘OUR’ own stadium !!! imo.
31003. question was what is best way to drink a bottle of malt.
FAVOURITE UNCLE
12:50 on
28 September, 2012
31003. question was what is best way to drink a bottle of malt.
With a naked lady on your lap???
Come off it, Coisty!
KevJungle – Murdo..10 men Championees..1979 12:50 on 28 September, 2012
You are all over the place ole China.
You are staring to sound like the legless loon.
Steinreignedsupreme
12:53 on 28 September, 2012
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Aye, if you say so.
Here is a genuine crossword clue.
Gsge (8,4).
kdc
re. Samaras. He’s played 480 mins so far this season, and has 2 goals and three assists. That makes him behind only Watt and Commons in terms of goals/assists per minute.
Besides, if goals and assists were the be all and end all, Stokes would have got more games than he did last season, while Paddy would have been first pick every time in Season 2010/11. Sammi retains possession and plays intelligently – crucial for European games.
sixtaeseven: Supporting the Finest Team in Scotland
12:38 on
28 September, 2012
I like the call to arms for the midfield with Broonie and Big Vic et al, the only problem is Gollum will have the cards at the ready if we try and play their game. I agree though, play our warriors to counter their cloggers.
gsu
The Comfortable Collective
12:58 on
28 September, 2012
Here is a genuine crossword clue.
Gsge (8,4).
scrambled eggs
Just a little observation/opinion…
If I was Neil then, the tactics deployed in the Benfica game should be the way-we-go in the CL as, due to all the yearly cut-backs in team quality – we are now the wee guys in the CL.
Pot 4 material right enough. imo.
Neil, please be cynical wi yer tactics and, I think a few surprises will be instore.
Every Day Is a School Day – CSC
vmhan
Cheers mate. Got a Liverpool airport later that should pay for a few libations tonight.
My midfield for tue would be…
Samaras ledley wanyama brown, with commons behind hooper.
Assuming sammy & ledley are fit enough
scramble…
31003. yirsell
kdc
Scratch that – Sammi also behind Hooper. Forgot to update from the Raith game.
FAVOURITE UNCLE
13:03 on
28 September, 2012
31003. yirsell
ARE YOU SHOOOOOOOR?
pabloh_AKA_NEIL LENNON
13:02 on 28 September, 2012
My midfield for tue would be…
Samaras ledley wanyama brown, with commons behind hooper.
Assuming sammy & ledley are fit enough
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Good shout m8.
But, if you don’t mind….I’d like to make a little alteration
Ledley at LB in place of Izzie who – imo – is nowhere
near recapturing his POTY form any time soon.
Take a chance on big Efe’s calming influence in the CL.
Hail Hail