We have reached a point now where it is so obvious, it does not need to be said; Celtic are a vastly better team with Callum McGregor in the deep-lying midfield role. From there he can see the game before him, which allows him to dictate where to move play, and how quickly.
Opponents are reluctant to get too close, as he has the control and speed to go past them, whereas, team-mates within 40 yards know when the ball is heading towards him, they better be on their toes, as a pass could be heading their way.
The difference between Celtic with McGregor in the deep position, and either McGregor playing elsewhere on the field, or not at all, is stark. The former means we create a plethora of chances, the latter sees us try to pass teams into submission.
Saturday’s demolition of Hearts saw Callum at his creative best, but it was the previous week’s game at Murrayfield that was more informative. Celtic were very ordinary before Callum moved off the wing to replace the injured Eboue Kouassi.
With Callum in this form, Ryan Christie is in the form of his life, Scott Sinclair can click through the gears, while Tom Rogic and James Forrest are under less pressure to carry the team. At a different club, Callum would have been groomed for this role from an early age.
Founding Fathers’ Fast
Tuesday 6 November
Tomorrow is the 131st anniversary of the meeting convened by Br Walfrid, where it was decided to form a football club to feed the poor of the city. To mark this occasion, the Celtic FC Foundation has invited Glasgow’s homeless to Celtic Park for a hot meal.
To mark the anniversary and recognise the on-going work on behalf of the homeless, the Foundation is holding the Founding Fathers’ Fast, where you are asked to fast for the day and donate £5 here in honour of those founding principles.
For most of us, a day’s fasting will do us no harm, and may even be a good thing. More information here.
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Just on and interested reading back over the discussion on tackling , or the lack thereof in Europe. Last night there was some discussion on MOTD about the rising influence of smaller players in the EPL , which the pundits attributed to the absence of over- robust tackling.
It seems that in Scotland we are isolated in a bygone age , where brutal assaults that we see on our players weekly , are not only allowed but condoned by the governing bodies and their officials.
CORKCELT on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 8:10 PM
SFTB, I think I have a reasonably good vocabulary but timeously is a new one for me.
I guessed what you were saying but had to look up the word to make sure it existed.
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did you do it quite slowly, nervously, peeking just a little with the page open ever so slightly ?
=)
on the tackling, the assaults on keiran and broony this last few seasons would be sending offs in ever other country in europe.
‘McClean used the word in a post where he spoke of abuse he has received over refusing to wear a poppy and in which he called some Stoke fans “cavemen.’
Jeez, better not come north of the border !
GLENDALYSTONSILS
The likes of Iniesta and Messi would never have made it in the scottish league.
The day footballers are allowed to play football in scotland will be the day the sfa are gone to the bigoted club in the sky.
BIGRAILROADBLUES on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 8:11 PM
Jim Craig talking about the hun supporters at Celtic Park a few years ago. “They really are the most horrible people. ” Says it all.
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You wouldn’t happen to have a link to that, most appreciated if you have.☘☘
https://twitter.com/Call_It_Out_/status/1059523645964513282?s=08
Same rag different spin….
TET…
We’re playing some lovely football to detriment of the officials and the hackers.?☘☘
Saint Stivs, It means in good time or sufficiently early so I suspect it might be a new one to you as well.
Great news MAH HH I
See Celtic are asking fans to join the waiting list,for 2019,2020, season ,well for what I have seen lately from games being played at Celtic Park,there are plenty of seats available ,so exactly how many season tickets were sold this season,
Saint Stivs
There could and probably 3 red cards on Saturday alone. The victims were Tierney, Berkovic and Morgan. Beaton turned a blind eye or used a yellow card. The time he stopped advantage after a foul, just as Eddy was about to burst through the Hearts defence was laughable cheatin Beaton at his most exposed.
YNWA
Sipsini
We sure are, but at what cost, our injury list is growing by the week, how the ef KT is still walking without crutches is a mystery, they will be drug testing him next cos the punishment he has taken this season alone is unbelievable.
Sorry Benkovic.
YNWA
Corkcelt
Just as well I mever said “chiaroscuro” or “antediluvian” :-)
Or Mever?
SFTB If you start talking dirty like that, I’m definitely out of here.
A further update on MURDOCHAULDANDHAY,
Got a photograph from Jim, his Bros. Obviously I’ll not post the photo but suffice to say he’s looking good, the message that came with it:
Hi Lennybhoy, Stephen sent this pic after his op today. Nurses are delighted with his progress and say he should be talking again by tomorrow HH.
You can’t keep a good Bhoy down.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
SFTB
Only recognise the pre flood as a word.
Other two? No a Scooby. ?
YNWA
My boss has a mug with the word “Otiose” on it. I really don’t know why ;-)
Lenny
Magic pal.
Thank you for updating us on Stephen’s progress.
Saint Jude’s ear getting nipped a lot by me recently.
YNWA
LENNYBHOY on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 4:47 PM
Brilliant news :-))
HH
Manchester City and their sponsors manipulated contracts to circumvent Uefa’s Financial Fair Play regulations, according to Der Spiegel.
The German news magazine claims it has seen internal documents which show that City officials discussed how to wipe out a £9.9m shortfall in 2013.
Der Spiegel also reports that City owner Sheikh Mansour provided monetary supplements to existing deals with sponsors in Abu Dhabi, where he is part of the royal family, to invest more money into the club.
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Naturally i am sure we will be distancing ourselves from Manchester City…..
C’Mon theMURDOCHAULDANDHAY
Good night all
Good news on MAH……….
HH.
Dena
Great to see you on here.
Miss your cheery wee posts as much as I missed your cheery wee face at Paradise this season. Hope you and your clan are good.
YNWA
The stream that has the football is NBC, an american channel, pundits are scottish, a brit and a septic, all are wearing a poppy, hunbelievable.
D17
Maybe too late?
YNWA
Good news about MAH. Hope a speedy recovery follows.
The latest in a long line of inspirational figures amongst us. And more, who don’t go public with their personal battles, but know, without it having to be said, that they all have our support, prayers and best wishes.
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DELANEYS DUNKY on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 8:57 PM
I’m always a glass half full kinda ghirl :-))
was at the corner this weekend , not many there :-((
HH
TIMBHOY2 on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 8:36 PM
See Celtic are asking fans to join the waiting list,for 2019,2020, season ,well for what I have seen lately from games being played at Celtic Park,there are plenty of seats available ,so exactly how many season tickets were sold this season,
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No offence intended, but what age are you?
I wonder if a DVD of Huddersfield v Fulham will be out in time for Christmas?
Kev 8.03pm
Now you are talking. Can agree with all of that other than first point. Keep well. HH
!!BADA BING!! on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 9:07 PM
The perfect gift for all the people who hate Christmas,
Dreadful game
HH
My daughter just completed her first marathon in New York yesterday.
She is raising funds for UNCHR and is 22$ short of the magic number 1888 last time I checked.
Her original target was $1000 so shec has exceeded her expectations, but if anyone is in a charitable mood (the Parlour Bar chap has chipped in),then they can do so at
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pauline-mcvey-1?fb_event=7b61378&prompt_event=7935078#
Thanks.
AULDHEID on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 9:19 PM
a little closer :-))
HH
DENA29 on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 9:03 PM
I was in the Kerrydale from 11:30 with MURDOCHAULDANDHAY along with his Bros. Jim, some Bhoys from County Coatbridge and some Feyenord Bhoys.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
LENNYBHOY on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 9:38 PM
I arrived at ground about 11:45 if i’d known i would have popped in to get a hug :-))
Great news about MA&H
HH