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TAL- Rumour the huns had a flu bug last night, hence they got it called off.
Bada
Could be true. They definitely wanted the match off for some reason.
Their manipulation and cheating knows no bounds.
Hard to judge the performance against lower tier opposition but i’ll have a go with a few comments. Thought we were rusty early on and it took a while for us to find the gaps. One or two looked like they were still on holiday mode, Christie, Forrest and Cal to name a few. It was a tough shift for Burke up front in an unfamiliar role, he is clearly a powerful unit but needs more time to get going and adjust. His movement was just ok. I get the feeling he is up here so that we can take a look with a view to signing him for another year.
I couldn’t wait to see Weah, i think BR got it right by letting things settle before bringing him on. That run off the left and in behind is a beautiful sight when executed by anyone and dare i say it his pal Neymar is an expert at it. What really impressed me was his desire to move into space and find time on the ball, he is no shrinking violet that is for sure and appears to mean business. Ralston was solid and did very well going forward, his crossing is improving and offering us a threat on the right side if refreshing. I worry about us at left back, we were easily exposed for their only real chance. Credit to Bain for some great saves and excellent work on the ball.
I thought Airdrie did reasonably well considering the task at hand.
MotM – Ralston
Interesting game — some new talent coming to the fore.
Same old, same old — nonsense from the usual suspects.
MIB — O/S against ScS was pure MIB Ludge skullduggery.
The message must have gone out that no CFC player can score a hat-trick.
Their G/K was complaining only because it was ScS that scored.
The L/M put up his flag in sympathy.
Pure unadulterated cheating.
Interesting to see how the papers / Media Ludge respond.
The GB need to get real with their songbook.
Their militaristic nonsense / physical force fetishism is just schoolboy bravado.
Nothing about football, nothing about the club, nothing about the future.
It is just the unthinking wallowing in other people’s misery.
Involvement in any struggle — they would make the tea and go the messages.
MF — not working as it should.
Very pedestrian, very tippy tappy, very side to side.
We played the first 20 minutes with 9 players.
JF — needs more coaching.
He receives too many passes facing his own goal.
ScS — needs time out to re-focus his efforts.
The penalty was absolutely shocking.
Good result.
Some great play.
Finally a pantomime must be missing it’s poisoned dwarf.
The Airdrie GK was something to behold — the third he let in was just so poetic.
BP…why
GUTENBERG on 19TH JANUARY 2019 9:27 PM
Bada
Could be true. They definitely wanted the match off for some reason.
Their manipulation and cheating knows no bounds.
Cowdenbeath said the referee who turned up unannounced, was a surprise to them…….the SFA covered their work saying that they monitored it all day, absolute bollox.
DONALD FINDLAY blamed Rangers’ KITMAN after the Scottish Cup tie at Cowdenbeath was called off amid farcical scenes.
Blue Brazil chairman Findlay was brassed off with Jimmy Bell after the money-spinning TV clash was controversially postponed just three hours before kick-off at Central Park.
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FEVER PITCH Cowdenbeath vs Rangers – Donald Findlay blames Jimmy Bell after Scottish Cup call-off
The Ibrox kitman was unhappy with the state of the Central Park pitch and a local ref inspected it before postponing the game just three hours before kick-off
By Andy Devlin
19th January 2019, 11:01 am
Updated: 19th January 2019, 11:02 am
DONALD FINDLAY blamed Rangers’ KITMAN after the Scottish Cup tie at Cowdenbeath was called off amid farcical scenes.
Blue Brazil chairman Findlay was brassed off with Jimmy Bell after the money-spinning TV clash was controversially postponed just three hours before kick-off at Central Park.
Donald Findlay walks off the pitchWILLIE VASS
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Donald Findlay walks off the pitch
Steven Gerrard’s squad hadn’t left their Edinburgh hotel but Findlay claimed Gers kitman Bell sparked calls for the fourth-round tie to fall.
Bell was unhappy with the state of the surface when he delivered the Rangers strips and local ref Steve Miller was called in by the SFA to inspect the pitch.
With one corner of the pitch still frozen after overnight temperatures plummeted below zero, Miller immediately postponed the game.
Findlay — a former Gers vice-chairman — said: “The driving force behind the decision appears to be the Rangers kitman which, to me, seems a bit odd.
The Cowden chief added: “It’s a shambles. There are huge financial implications. Rangers were coming here to play and we were ready.
“From our point of view, it also suited us because Rangers have a load of new players — but they’ll be bedded in by the time the game is played.
Weah. And yet there are so many who criticise us bringing in loan players. This guy is going to be mega and a loan deal, for however long, is the only way we can afford that quality.
Burke. Although not hitting the heights in that game does look like it won’t be long until he shakes off his personal rustiness and gets on the same wavelength as his teammates.
Common attribute for both players. Pace. And plenty of it. Only good things will come of that.
we had 3 goalkeepers playing in the cup today
On reflection we played without at least 5 starters today. Looking forward to when they all,come back.
Gutenberg…could be true they definitely wanted so even u dont bleave it ;-))
Deelighted with Timothy Weah scoring, it made it a mighty fine evening. He absolutely loved scoring that goal. I hope Peter is trying to get him for next Season as well on loan because he looks to be a Superstar – lightning quick – that was noticable as soon as he first got the ball at his feet.
Anthony Ralston was a well deserved MOTM – Keep it going Tony Bhoy. Superb stuff by Scott Bain in goals as well.
The Airdrie (Hun) support showed their true colours 2nd half. I just hope the toilets have survived.
The Alloa St Midden game was fulll of goals from oustside the box lol njoi’d it ;-))
Surprised at the state of the pitch.
Most of it looked OK although it seemed to cut up.
However some areas looked very worn as if they had been used for training exercises.
Someone needs to put some money in the meter and get out the light units.
The light units are being used to heat someone’s driveway,
For a new £5 million hybrid pitch…that was threacdbare in places…embdy
Have a wee feelin’ Jimmy bells decision to have their game with the lower league team called off might come back to haunt them.
Nice to read how this young man’s day went…
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‘TIMOTHY WEAH? reminds me of his Da,” was one of the comments on our supporters bus on the way back from Paradise this evening. The young American star was a hot topic of conversation after he came on to replace Scotty Sinclair to grab the third goal of the afternoon in the Scottish Cup 4th round win over Airdrie.
And the teenager himself was also buzzing after getting his first goal for Celtic – and how he celebrated!
“That’s one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and have ever played in,” Timothy said to the Celtic media team.
“The Celtic fans, when I scored, it was like something out of a dream. Even when Scott scored, you could feel the fans, how they really are, and I’m really honoured and blessed to be here.
“It’s always a good feeling to get that first goal on the books, and now I can go on to the next game with a bit more confidence.
“It’s now time for me to get back to training, continue to work on my finishing, and continue to work on gelling with the boys, even better than we have now, and just listening to all the info the gaffer’s given me, and paying attention to all the guys in training.
“I’m really happy, and it’s now it’s just a step-by-step for me. The first goal is out of the way, and now it’s about continuing to get more and to try and work harder.”
And Weah with one in the bag, is already hungry for more.
“It’s an amazing welcome, and as you can see with my celebration, I already love the club, and I feel honoured and blessed to even have this opportunity.
“Going from a team that I didn’t play as much, to come here and to be accepted by the fans, the players and the coaching staff is an amazing feeling and that makes me want to give everything out on the field, and leave my blood, sweat and tears on the pitch for the crest.
“There’s always pressure to get that first goal, and you want to start off really good.
“Getting it on my debut, I’ve never done that before and that’s a blessing. I now need to focus on the next game and try to get another one, or an assist for my team, and work hard for the win.”
Celtic Star
The pitch tonight was an embarrassment and we’ve paid correct me if I’m wrong 3 million over the last 2 years.
Don’t post much but said after the summer transfer window had a bad feeling about this season as I had seen it before in 88,98,08 when we had won the leagues and stood still.
IMO we have 11 days to secure the 10 spend the money to blow the scum that hate our existence out of the water and end them again or stand still yet again.
No real Tim would say end them again….
Who would be made more welcome at Celtic Park. EDL’s right wing racist anti Irish publicity desperado Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, or Celtic supporters with a “corrupt SFA” banner
Just logged in to say, we’re quick to give him pelters and sometimes he deserves it, but that was some pass from Boyata for Weah’s goal.
Aff…tae kip.
Great result to start 2019.
David17 was right about the clunky start, but we came good thanks to SS and Timo.
Special praise, from me, to Izzy; always involved, good appetite, generally tidy, tireless and proactive. AR too.
Sure, a cross came in ‘from the left’ for their attempt but assists for goals we could lose isn’t a signal to immediately strengthen what some immediately identify as a ‘weak area’.
Bien hecho, Emilio!
FelicidadesCFC
They are up to every trick in the book, the conniving zombie bassas.
Desperados.
Sometimes I’m glad that Celtic don’t employ similar pathetic schemes to gain an advantage,any advantage.
Those in charge of running our football are shrewd operators, no doubt.
I heard it said today that Dermot Desmond shouldn’t need to be personally slighted, before punishing that rabble.
Honestly don’t know, but think just leave them to it.
Celtic, and this is acknowledged throughout the world – Celtic always have the style.
Their hopes are up again, almost at fever pitch.
Brendan Rodgers calm.
Retain our league title again, and there is no way back for the criminal enterprise.
Simple as that.
HH. ?
My name it is Sean Dempsey, as Dublin as can be
Born hard and late in Pimlico, in a house that ceased to be.
By trade I was a cooper, lost out to redundancy.
Like my house that fell to progress, my trade’s a memory. ?
16 ROADS. on 20TH JANUARY 2019 12:12 AM
They are traditionally at their best during the close season – Then the football starts.
Jamesie Bhoy – Although Timothy Weah was the headline Substitute, Mikey was excellent when he came on as well – he was very attacking and a Joy to watch, Cracken so that young lad is.
The pitch might not have looked great – it played just fine – that is the beauty of that type of pitch.
SOUTHSIDE on 20TH JANUARY 2019 12:22 AM
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Never a truer word spoken.
HH. ?
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PETEC on 20TH JANUARY 2019 12:33 AM
It didn’t look the best Peter, on television – just like it was a summer pitch – the quality of Celtic’s passing on the surface says ye could be correct though.
Mikey was superb as well when introduced, strong in mind, no ill effects from the Hate Factory debacle.
HH. ?
So it was Airdrie!! And that made it ok for us to become animals for the day. I even heard the add on “soon they’ll be no protestants at all – block 408 row P or the one behind. Then there was the songbook with the go home you huns and the orange shite. Worse day supporting my club for a while and don’t worry – my season ticket holding protestant wife and child seem to find it less offensive than me. just! They were equally appallend at the airdrie contingent!
Jamesie,
I said to my Mum to say to Dad that wee Mikey is gonae be a star for Celtic, right efter they beat us at the Hate Factory. Brendan is 5 steps ahead all the Time.
I seen a glint in his eyes Tonight after watching his interviews on youtube.
MAGICAL m8ty.
I mean 13 is unlucky aint it. :)))))
A very Healthy Celtic Crowd out to see the Bhoys as well. I’d say 35000+
There is a challenge, for sure. You think Airdrie would have that many Huns @ Celtic Park if we had beat Sevco @ Hatesville?
Time Celtic Time.
Aidan argued Yesterday that Time is not a constant. I said it was.
CELTIC
CELTIC
Timeless
When I was a Bhoy everyone sang go home ya Huns, even the Huns sang it.
Now its sectarian…wonder why?
PETEC on 20TH JANUARY 2019 12:57 AM
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Well chief, ye can see what the boss is trying to achieve – talking about playing football the Glasgow Celtic way.
It’s just the away games are of concern – teams won’t let us zip the ball about like that, and fair play to them.
Think McKenna and Cosgrove from the sheep would be 2 good signings.
Agree with what BSR said earlier – right back isn’t a priority, Mikel and Tony Ralston are competent enough.
Wee Emilio didn’t put a foot wrong either.
Our captain was also exemplary.
Tom Rogic shall return to the fold also.
This winter hasn’t been harsh thus far – and the sun will shine once again.
I honestly think and believe that we are going to retain our league title, at a canter.
HH. ?
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 19TH JANUARY 2019 11:29 PM
The light units are being used to heat someone’s driveway,
VG