Celtic rested and ready

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Brendan Rodgers had to prepare a tired and injured squad in recent weeks as he competed for the League Cup, Europa League and league title.  He rested players at Motherwell, bringing criticism from some quarters, but won the League Cup, qualified for the next phase of the Europa League and sits three points clear at the top of the Premiership with a game in hand.

At Pittodrie we saw Celtic move through the gears.  Aberdeen are in their best form in years, but could not take a point despite two penalty kicks, one of which should have been tied in a Christmas bow it was so generous.

A little later, Neil Lennon took Hibernian to Ibrox.  Neil has a significantly poorer squad than Brendan and is even more affected by injuries, but he would not be defeated.  If Celtic turn up at Ibrox with the same attitude they or Neil Lennon had yesterday, they will shred Newco.

Odsonne Edouard looked like a player transformed after a short break.  His contribution was critical in delivering the result.  Scott Sinclair’s hat-trick thoroughly answered any questions about his form.  Both are ready to do the necessary on Saturday.

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  1. Almore – Let the people sing their stories and their songs:) see ya in the morn!

     

    Slainte

     

    Tony

  2. Pete

     

    The lovely lassies behind the bar, told me there was a strong connection between Dumbarton Harp CSC and Bramalea CSC. A few sons of the Rock out there in Canada.

     

    YNWA

  3. Garry what an artist. I didnae realise Andy and Al shared the ST.

     

     

    I really really appreciate whit you offered Bro. Thank You.

     

     

    Get every seat filled – you cannae make it – gie it to someone else. It won’t be a problem if Brendan Remains @ Celtic. :))

  4. Macjay

     

     

    you are correct about Tom Rogic at the cheers bar last year! i just missed him ,he was there on the Saturday night and i didnt arrive till late on the Friday before never mind!We will do it today !

  5. Delaneys Dunky on 29th December 2018 2:26 am

     

     

    Pete

     

     

    The lovely lassies behind the bar, told me there was a strong connection between Dumbarton Harp CSC and Bramalea CSC. A few sons of the Rock out there in Canada.

     

     

    YNWA

     

     

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    I was saying to myself…. as BIGRAILROADBLUES said the Bar Lady was well tidy…….. Are you not in enough trouble Stanley? ;)))

     

     

    Mad Mad Mad World – He’s the oldest as well.

  6. Pete

     

    It’s a mad auld world when ye huvnae got a girl but the guy next door’s got two. ???

  7. Pope Francis asks us to Live a simpler Life. Dinnae be so materialistic. Please for petes sake.

     

     

    This is Monumental Advice.

  8. If you have Prayers. Pray for Leaders. They have the biggest burdens.

     

     

    It pisses me off that we can’t be a Corinthian type Club.

     

     

    Too many Cheats oot there.

  9. Pete

     

    Papa Francis should share his wealth to help alleviate poverty. Show by example Papa!

     

    You will be loved if you do.

     

    Nah doubt it.

     

    YNWA

  10. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    DODE on 29TH DECEMBER 2018 2:34 AM

     

     

    Mate

     

     

    I am usually there but on that occasion , no.

     

    I couldn`t watch and had to leave Cheers bar when Tom took the last penalty against the hun some years back.

     

    Turned out to be a good move on my part and on Tom`s.

     

    Apparently , the hun reps. hissed off Dermot the Desmond that he hired Brendan

     

    And then Rangers rangeresed it against Hibs in the Final .

     

     

    All`s weel that ends weel

     

     

    To quote the Bard.

  11. We are actually a Corinthian Club.

     

     

    Sorry – thinking about things.

     

     

    Celtic have been impeccable in their Behaviour for so long.

  12. MacJay

     

    Told Petec today that the only time I felt emotional at fitba when Celtic were not involved was 2016 Scottish Cup Final and Sunshine on Leith at the end. Magical

  13. Karma Police

     

    This is what you get.

     

    When you mess with us.

     

    Phew for a minute there, I lost myself.

     

    Intae these durty orange bassas!

  14. Delaneys Dunky on 29th December 2018 3:00 am

     

     

    Pete

     

     

    Papa Francis should share his wealth to help alleviate poverty. Show by example Papa!

     

     

    You will be loved if you do.

     

     

    Nah doubt it.

     

     

    YNWA

     

     

     

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    It was awesome to hear the stuff about Gerry Cinnamon from you and that is what Grass Roots is all about.

     

     

    Pope Francis is very limited, the Queen is even more Limited.

     

     

    They get wan main comment a year where they seem to be Free.

     

     

    Pray for the Leaders.

  15. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    DELANEYS DUNKY on 29TH DECEMBER 2018 3:08 AM

     

    MacJay

     

     

    Always had a soft spot for the Hibees.

     

    Pat Stanton et al.

     

     

    That game had me jumping out my seat.

     

    Particularly the involvement of ex Celts .

     

    Just rubbed their blue noses in it.

     

     

    Sunshine on Leith. WOW.

  16. The leaders are milking us workers. Nae prayers fae me.

     

    End Poverty! Eat the Rich!

     

    Sorry Pete

  17. MacJay

     

    I lived on Easter Road for 2 years in 80’s.

     

    Hibees are jealous of us.

     

    I don’t like Hibees.

     

    Like Hearts fans less.

     

    Glad Hibs done the hun though. ?????

  18. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    DELANEYS DUNKY on 29TH DECEMBER 2018 3:21 AM

     

    The leaders are milking us workers. Nae prayers fae me.

     

     

     

     

    End Poverty! Eat the Rich!

     

     

     

     

    Sorry Pete

     

     

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    I`m not very digestible , Garry.

     

     

    :-)

  19. Skillz – Sorry

     

     

     

    Garry Bhoy – No problemo, we are being utterly used.

     

     

    The Word is so important.

     

     

     

    Audio jibber jabber of the New Testament is Dani Behr. That works better for me. I’ve got it there but not listened to it for about 4 years or more. I think I should get back into it.

  20. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    Garry

     

     

    I don`t like generalising , but here seem to be a significant cohort of Hearts fans who are indeed detestable.

     

    How did their Board respond to the disgraceful assault on Lenny ? The silence of the hunnish .

     

    Hibs / Hearts game to be recorded .

     

    Onyersel , Lenny .

     

     

    John Knox. Mary Queen of Scots . Edinburgh.

     

    Goes way back.

  21. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    DELANEYS DUNKY on 29TH DECEMBER 2018 3:33 AM

     

     

     

    No leader , mate.

     

    Not me.

     

     

    Happy to be one of the punters.

     

    With a green scarf.

  22. Pete

     

    I know you read the bible daily. The sheep are us. Where is He taking us in these days. Possibly end of days time?

  23. MacJay

     

    When I lived in Embra, I found Hibs and Hearts fans to be equally detestable. Preferred my bluenose pals in Glasgow to them. That is the truth.

     

    YNWA