With Brown injured, and if we were to go with a simple 4-4-2, this is the team I would have gone with. The one change I’d make would be Commons instead of Forrest, but that would entail the Englishman adopting more of a playmaker role.
Matthews and Forrest were devastating down the right when we last played Motherwell at Celtic Park so look out for them combining well.
Rogne and Wilson weren’t quite as convincing in their last match (Hibs) but should still make for a very good central defence – the only drawback is that neither is a ball-playing centre-half (although Rogne’s long passes have started finding their targets recently).
On the left, Mulgrew and Ledley are solid enough. If Ledley gets more inside, allowing Mulgrew to get forward, this should help the team, just as long as it doesn’t lead to James thinking he’s a playmaker and going off on wee jaunts to LM. Stay on the right, James! In the centre, Ki and Wanyama have never been played as two CMs, so I suspect Ledley will indeed come inside, although there is a good chance Ki will swap positions with Ledley, which may balance things more in terms of a straightforward 4-4-2.
Sammi and Hooper, as I mentioned before, were far and away THE best choice in attack today. Sammi loves playing against Motherwell. One thing that gets overlooked amidst all the emotion of the last game of 2010/11 is how superbly well Sammi performed. Don’t forget, the league result was not a foregone conclusion to the players, and Sammi showed that day how desperately he wanted to win for his manager. I can’t wait to see him lift the league trophy this year.
Alasdair MacLean on
Been out of town….what’s the crack with the half million Paul?
Good afternoon everyone not at the game today. First time posting under this name but posted many moons ago as Derrybeg Bhoy but my link there was pretty tenuous. BTW- what’s happened to Donegal Danny – not seen him posting for a while. Been watching, laughing, and generally having a great time for the last two weeks as I’m sure we all have.
It’s been a fantastric two weeks and better than winning the league in my opinion as the joy has been constant and sustained-and it’s going to get even better :)
Jelly and ice -cream has always been a favourite so I just can’t get enough. Keep it coming!
'GG on
This will be our biggest game since, well the last one.
Full house, partying fans in a top of the league clash.
We will kicked and hacked all over the field today.
Watch out for Lasley
I hope Victor is as steady as a rock.
20 wins in a row
Headtheball on
Will Motherwell’s possible second place and/or champions league entry be seen as tainted?
Looking forward to skelping the Motherhuns today, team looks strong even without Broonie…
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How times change Starry – imagine any of us writing that line: ‘even without broonie’ in a positive way just 4 months ago. There would have been a 15 page CQN debate on why he wasn’t good enough.
Glad the Bhoy has come through and is showing that he really is captain material.
The feel good factor is something to behold!
Themole on
Was speaking to a good motherwell fan at a meeting yesterday. Asked him what he thought his chances were of finishing 2nd. Angrily replied they would have a great chance if Stuart McCall didnt enjoy “tweaking” their team when playing the huns.
Patrick27 on
Just wondering, if the Huns are not registered for European football next season, do Motherwell get the second CL spot even if they do finish third?
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Hail!Hail!
::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Forster ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Matthews :::::::: Rogne ::::::: Wilson ::::::::: Mulgrew
Forrest ::::::: Wanyama :::::::: Ki ::::::::::::::: Ledley
:::::::::::::::::: Hooper :::::::: Samaras ::::::::::::::::
Celtic subs: Zaluska, Cha, Majstorovic, Commons, Stokes, Brozek & Izaguirre – Brown is injured
1st?
3rd lol
Is there anybody out there?
Top Ten!!
No FIRST!
Hail hail
Jelly & ice cream
Havingapartywhenthehunsdiex csc
With Brown injured, and if we were to go with a simple 4-4-2, this is the team I would have gone with. The one change I’d make would be Commons instead of Forrest, but that would entail the Englishman adopting more of a playmaker role.
Matthews and Forrest were devastating down the right when we last played Motherwell at Celtic Park so look out for them combining well.
Rogne and Wilson weren’t quite as convincing in their last match (Hibs) but should still make for a very good central defence – the only drawback is that neither is a ball-playing centre-half (although Rogne’s long passes have started finding their targets recently).
On the left, Mulgrew and Ledley are solid enough. If Ledley gets more inside, allowing Mulgrew to get forward, this should help the team, just as long as it doesn’t lead to James thinking he’s a playmaker and going off on wee jaunts to LM. Stay on the right, James! In the centre, Ki and Wanyama have never been played as two CMs, so I suspect Ledley will indeed come inside, although there is a good chance Ki will swap positions with Ledley, which may balance things more in terms of a straightforward 4-4-2.
Sammi and Hooper, as I mentioned before, were far and away THE best choice in attack today. Sammi loves playing against Motherwell. One thing that gets overlooked amidst all the emotion of the last game of 2010/11 is how superbly well Sammi performed. Don’t forget, the league result was not a foregone conclusion to the players, and Sammi showed that day how desperately he wanted to win for his manager. I can’t wait to see him lift the league trophy this year.
Been out of town….what’s the crack with the half million Paul?
LotS
Lucky Bhoy there I drop ma mouse!! HaiL HaiL
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Sammi Scores..
Summa
This Estonian seems to a bit if a player.
First ever podium and 3 in the top 10!!
Let’s pump this lot, the mothers of William, today.
Marrakesh and naka
thanks for those posts earlier
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good, as Jock Stein once opined.
Good morning CQN from a sunny but windy and chilly eastern seeboard.
45 MPH winds are expected today.
This report is brought to you by the letter A for Administration.
Laird of the Smiles aka PMTYH says:
25 February, 2012 at 14:33
First ever podium and 3 in the top 10!!
Let’s pump this lot, the mothers of William, today.
jammy get, I’ve been trying for years
Standard line from the huns I meet these days is..
“The bank forced Rangers (Murray0 to sell to Craig Whyte.”
Big bad bank’s fault.
Watching W Ham v C Palace, both teams would give der hun a total bitch slappin.
Nice to see Palace sponsored by JELLY.com.
2-0 to the Champions…
Though m’well will easily win the foul count with surprisingly only one red card.
LET THE PEOPLE SING!!
Re. my post yesterday,. stupid writing
As my old French teacher would say ” What language is that ? ”
I have since taken my meds and feeling better now. Hope I am forgiven.
Good looking line up today.
Mon the hoops
HH
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Buses and Cars playing pass the Parcel on London Road..
Summa
Hail Hail all from a mild Kentucky.
23 points will do for now.
We don’t need no stinking 10 pts!
Rhebelbhoy72
From previous thread
Welcome.
Good afternoon everyone not at the game today. First time posting under this name but posted many moons ago as Derrybeg Bhoy but my link there was pretty tenuous. BTW- what’s happened to Donegal Danny – not seen him posting for a while. Been watching, laughing, and generally having a great time for the last two weeks as I’m sure we all have.
It’s been a fantastric two weeks and better than winning the league in my opinion as the joy has been constant and sustained-and it’s going to get even better :)
Jelly and ice -cream has always been a favourite so I just can’t get enough. Keep it coming!
This will be our biggest game since, well the last one.
Full house, partying fans in a top of the league clash.
We will kicked and hacked all over the field today.
Watch out for Lasley
I hope Victor is as steady as a rock.
20 wins in a row
Will Motherwell’s possible second place and/or champions league entry be seen as tainted?
Sensational news from Ibrox.
McCoist has been sacked and given £3M compensation.
He found Laffatme in the boot of his car.
Ireland 30 Italy 10
Goldie Locks, contact info thethreebears@gmail.com, has kindly pledged £1500 to the rangers cause. Any others out there feeling generous ;)
Btw, will donate a tenner to the vannessa appeal after the game :)
HH
starry plough says:
25 February, 2012 at 14:50
Looking forward to skelping the Motherhuns today, team looks strong even without Broonie…
Enjoy the game Celts Worldwide…
Sammi to score….
SP
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rebelbhoy72
Welcome aboard I will let someone else ask you :))))
HAIL HAIL
Seamus O’Shaughnessy had some trouble posting his £5000 pledge to Save Rangers. They are now requesting an address.
G51 2XD anyone?
Oh dear. No wonder Whytey slipped through their ‘fit and proper person’ vetting.
If anyone would like to email Seamus to thank him for his efforts on behalf of Rangers you can do so below:
iloveceltic@celticfc.net
or call him on:
0188818881967
starry plough says:
25 February, 2012 at 14:53
starry plough says:
25 February, 2012 at 14:50
Looking forward to skelping the Motherhuns today, team looks strong even without Broonie…
——————————————————————————————
How times change Starry – imagine any of us writing that line: ‘even without broonie’ in a positive way just 4 months ago. There would have been a 15 page CQN debate on why he wasn’t good enough.
Glad the Bhoy has come through and is showing that he really is captain material.
The feel good factor is something to behold!
Was speaking to a good motherwell fan at a meeting yesterday. Asked him what he thought his chances were of finishing 2nd. Angrily replied they would have a great chance if Stuart McCall didnt enjoy “tweaking” their team when playing the huns.
Just wondering, if the Huns are not registered for European football next season, do Motherwell get the second CL spot even if they do finish third?
HH
Patrick27 says:
25 February, 2012 at 14:56
YES
I believe they do, Patrick.