The most frustrating thing about last night’s meek exist from the Europa League is just how self-inflicted it was. After previous European defeats I criticised Brendan Rodgers tactics, but no tactics in the world will help a team which cannot defend a corner kick or stop a shot from 24 yards into the middle of the goal.
I saw the Hamilton Accies keeper recently concede a similar goal to the second Dorus de Vries failed to keep out of the net last night. At any level of the game, it was an unforgiveable error. For years Celtic were imperious at defending corner kicks. Now, also for years, it has been a persistent weakness.
Celtic have been far too weak at the back this season – not just in Europe. After the game Brendan suggested we lacked the experience necessary to play in such environments – certainly one of our issues. Hopefully the addition of Marvin Compper will bring sufficient authority to allow our youthful defenders to progress.
By contrast, Zenit were a study in the art of defence, even at home against a team from Scotland. We were unable to land a glove on them until the contest was effectively over. Substitutes Tom Rogic and Scott Sinclair both made things happen, but it is difficult to isolate their effect from Zenit’s own tiredness.
This was a European tie which got away. Sure, Zenit are better resourced than us, but on the showing over both legs, I’m not convinced they are significantly better than Anderlecht – who played us off Celtic Park but had their own troubles when we visited Belgium in September.
Lots of excuses, Celtic, but we really should have done better.
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Seamus: luckily for you your second name is Larsson and not Henrik:
M.I.T.
I cant believe you never called the dog ten mile… ;-)
Almore….lol….;-))
scattyCSC
H.H.
Time for a little puppy to have an evening nap.
See y’all again soon
Brilliant performance from Scotland at the rugby today. Boy did I enjoy that!
Happens only once in a blue moon against England so time to marvel at their determination and the joy in the victory.
come on, we are being too nice to each other, lets get back to arguing, who would win a fight between big jimmy, the green man, and turkeybhoy.lol.
THE HUDDLE
I aint falling out with you!
I know you are a Tim with the same dreams and wishes for Celtic as me.
Keep postin’!
And hopefully we will both be on here tomorrow toasting another fine victory!
HH
Who would win a fight between an orphaned frog, a Kettle and 1 legged Giraffe…. and me?
It is in the balance, I’d reckon.
G’NITE, Hail Hail and C’MON THE CELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
big game tomorrow – will set the tone for the title win – stumbling or storming on
First rule of CQN Fight Club – Dinnae Fight!!
Sekonda rule of CQN Fight Club – Dinnae Fight…..
………..You gotta love thum!
;)
i’vehadtochangemyname on 24th February 2018 9:16 pm
big game tomorrow – will set the tone for the title win – stumbling or storming on
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A big Opportunity for Aiberdeen.
Bring it on.
Anyone else concerned that Traditionalist seems to be personally targeting MWD…..attack the post by all means…..but not the poster Traditionalist…..
Well Done WBGFC…..well to yer da…..well to HamiltonTim…..guid Mhan…..a victory will make the trip home shorter ;-))
H.H.
Seamus Larsson will be jist like me in a cuppla years
a dug chasin motors! MIT ;
As for the morra…..
Brendan will put a team oan the pitch tae blaw away the dandy Don’s
Or,……
Brendan will no longer be able to provide the PLC wi a “fudge” that enables the PLC to, swerve the same club lie issue, and how convenient will the timing be as, 7,500 Celtic supporters make their way to Ibrokes wi thur £49 same club lie tickets ?
Talk about the stars aligning!
Anywye,…..HH
WEEBAWBABBITY, your that ghuy ; YNWA
…….oot.
bankiebhoy1 on 24th February 2018 9:17 pm
………..You gotta love thum!
;)
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BE BRAVE
Brave
Undaunted
name em.
GreenPinata Cheers amigo. Last Sunday I posted my disagreement with BRs decision to play what we all considered a weakened team against St Johnstone and was subsequently accused of being entitled and ‘hunlike’ by certain posters who do not attend CP. There is a misconception held by many who do not attend CP that it is some kind of nirvana where we all leave with big daft grins on our coupons regardless of the result. The reality is very different. Hh
Gordon64.
Njoi the Celtic Great Supporter.
KevJ…..covered yer bases results wise there…..what do you really think? ;-))…..as to the boards’ apparent meekness and our stupidity as supporters…..we probably should empty the park by not being there for the first televised 5 mins of the next Scottish Cup round…..but we both know that’s not gonna happen….and our board…..as the most financially attractive in Scotland…..should be throwing their weight around…..we can afford a few years without TV income…..;-))
H.H.
KevJ
I’ve read your posts for what seems a lifetime.
Still need idea what you want.
No, not need
MIT & the Wee Puppy, Thanks for that tonight, fair cheered me up!
TheLurkinTim on 24th February 2018 9:34 pm
KevJ…..covered yer bases results wise there…..what do you really think? ;-))…..as to the boards’ apparent meekness and our stupidity as supporters…..we probably should empty the park by not being there for the first televised 5 mins of the next Scottish Cup round…..but we both know that’s not gonna happen….and our board…..as the most financially attractive in Scotland…..should be throwing their weight around…..we can afford a few years without TV income…..;-))
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We should refuse the next TV deal (unless it’s a proper bid), return to all games 3 o’clock Sat kick off. The money on the table is not worth the inconvenience.
Mental that Liverpool have signed Suarez, Coutinho and now Salah yet won’t ever win the English league. That’s some crazy talent for not much bucks (until they sold them for lots of bucks).
THELURKINTIM – HT is a top man.
Hate when I see one or two have a go at him about the work and aims of the Celtic Trust.
Most of what I see (and I don’t keep records of posts from months ago, so I can’t quote anyone – just an impression) seems based on suspicion rather than fact.
I’ve been at one Celtic Trust-organised meeting – nothing Machiavellian as far as I could see – just a group of people on the look out for the best interests of Celtic fans.
I was actually much more concerned about a young chap who gave the views of the Green Brigade (according to him). Seemed much more concerned about the Green Brigade as a stand-alone radical organisation, their (nor our) rights to sing rebel songs at Celtic Park, etc., rather than being concerned about the general, run of the mill Celtic fans.
Anyway – that aside – thanks again to HamiltonTim for helping two fellow Celtic fans.
HH
BGFC
The Huddle,
I’d not even entertain Sky if possible.
Disrespect was incredible.
I’m not saying BT will be a lot better but Sky totally dismiss Scottish Fitba.
Just discovered a version of Bob Marleys ‘Redemption song’ sung by the late greats Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer. Can you imagine a party with those 3 dudes in their prime ? Hh
Sorry a full album posted.
Sorry again
Celtic will be Bach on it Tomorrow. :))
BGFC,
That’ll be TonyDonnelly67 (sp)…..hates the CST with a vitriol…..without any justification I can see…..blind hatred, remind you of any other prejudiced fitbaw fans? ;-))
The GB need to be careful….they have enemies without & within….;-((
H.H.
Rolling with the Stepper
Gordon64 on 24th February 2018 9:46 pm
Just discovered a version of Bob Marleys ‘Redemption song’ sung by the late greats Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer. Can you imagine a party with those 3 dudes in their prime ? Hh
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Cash also does a version of You’ll never walk alone, a bit dreary but worth a listen
BGFC Hamilton Tim does an incredible job for Celtic supporters and deserves a huge amount of credit for his efforts. However over recent years there have been a series of board plants on cqn who have went out of there way to try and denigrate the good work he has done. Hh
Gordon
Thats a great version of Redemption Song by Cash and Strummer.
Have you heard Strummers version of the old Irish song The Minstrel Boy ?
CELTIC
CELTIC
CELTIC
Wits Good stuff amigo. Hh
‘Thy songs were made for the pure and free and they shall never be sung in slavery’. Hh
Jamesie is frustrated by the Great WITS. I’m Lucky I have nothing about the Horses.
Respect to all who “have a go”.
Celtic early 80s KT, AR………
Patience is a virtue.