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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Well pleased for MA&H…
Hello again all you young rebels.
From a monsoon type Melbourne this morning, but as they say
‘ The garden needs it ”
Regarding all the brutal assaults on our players and whether
Messi and Iniesta could handle the SP hell, makes you think what
wee Jinky and players like Charlie Gallacher would be like in the
modern game, unplayable i’d say, except in there own home league
where the hatchet men still prevail.
Great news re Murdoch Auld and Hay it fer made my day.
See what i done there.
H.H Mick
Went down to Glasgow Green with grandson and family…pretty poor really…Why such ear-bendingly loud music? And rotten tune choices at that…and to keep playing it throughout the fireworks…not for me…at least the wee man enjoyed it…
Knatnow,75,why
Dena
The pub till 2.45 was warmer than the corner.
Getting soft in my auld age. ?
YNWA
Timbhoy2…he wants to buy you something special for the 76th….perhaps a trombone… :-)
M A @H……thoughts are with you and yours….
And glad WWW can see the Huns sneaking in peripheral sphere!
Auldheid…. a wee bit closer…
Smiley copying Dena29 thing
Braw
DD…
DELANEYS DUNKY on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 9:50 PM
Dena
The pub till 2.45 was warmer than the corner.
Getting soft in my auld age. ?
YNWA
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I’m sure you can get help for that now, maybe some of the older ones on here can help.?????
WBC
Rubbish anti Catholic nonsense.
Wish Guy Fawkes succeeded.
YNWA
DELANEYS DUNKY on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 9:50 PM
your not wrong there
HH
Sipsini
Trust you to lower the tone. ??
Need to find a lady first though. ?
YNWA
Here’s another wee thing i’ve been thinking, only because i’m
not capable of thinking big things 8-))
Will Jamesie Forrest be our last ever one club man? because to
me he has no intention of leaving, or KT well not so sure.
H.H Mick
There was an article in the Guardian recently about the rise of anti-Irishism among the England support…I can understand it…insult Jews, Blacks or Muslims and you will be investigated, insult Irish nationalists…nae bother…!!!
Goodnight CQN…
I’ll leave you with a thought and request. Please remember MURDOCHAULDANDHAY and also those CQNers and their families who need our Prayers at this time as well.
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
BBC six o’clock news discussing murders in London on the increase , switch to Glasgow as murders are on the decrease, astonishingly BBC Scotland found some footage with Paradise very prominent and Celtic Football Club all over the screen…
… Christ these muppets are hurting big time.
….. Broony has a late night kebab and the club are getting pelters , asked for quotes , Laffatme snapping his tadger , diddly squat
They’ll go into Admin during the season we are on for 10 , it will be marvellous
HH
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no big fancy firework displays when I was a kid,my old man would buy a box of standard fireworks,a few rockets a couple of bangers some Catherine wheels and a few sparklers. but now the fireworks go on from Halloween to new years eve.hh.
Some years ago, Gordon Smith, having retired from looking after his parents, was looking for employment and asked me to put in a good word for him with a particular broadcast company…I didn’t…I honestly couldn’t think of a good word to say about him…
LENNYBHOY on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 10:00 PM
Always
HH
Goodnight Timland
we are all Celtic …………………………so
Play nice
HH
It was the fifth of November, when time it went back
Some say that’s impossible, but you and I never looked back
And wasn’t it incredible, so beautiful and above all
Just to see the fuse get lit this time
To light the real bonfire, for all time…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5SKS_xcBS5w
HH
Apologies to guys who responded to my post at 8.20 , duty called.
With regard to barbaric SPFL tackling , the issue which is most pressing to Celtic fans is the threat of injury to players like KT , facilitated by unacceptable refereeing. The SFA , by continuing to let refs like Beaton officiate at the highest level , are condoning this thuggery.
There is a bigger issue which should concern the SFA as supposed guardians and mentors of the Scottish game and that is the gulf between the standard of football here and in other countries where skill and ability is put before blood and snotters.
If I didn’t know better ,I would think that stopping Celtic at all costs was more important to the SFA than encouraging a bit more beauty in the beautiful game.
Good morning DBHOY meant to ask you if you
are a member of the Perth Oz CSC?
H.H Mick
GLENDALYSTONSILS.
I think you’ve put it in a nutshell, stop Celtic at all costs.
H.H Mick
Sipsini, apologies for tardy reply. He was commentating on Celtic tv. Don’t have a link unfortunately. HH.
Dbhoy
Guy Fawkes CSC
YNWA
DBhoy
The Levellers CSC
Great band.
YNWA
https://youtu.be/uzEwN-uvdeY
MARY BLACK – No Frontiers .
KNATKNOW,I’m not miserable, Celtic always saying big games full house,maybe against Sevco ,but likes of Aberdeen and Hearts and Hibs,they are not full , plenty of empty seats,it’s when I see the club saying ,get on the waiting list,for next season,then I say good God they can’t fill this season,then I say it’s all spin
Guy Fawkes the only person to enter Parliament with honourable intentions!!!!! H H Hebcelt
The video from the Bristol bar, looks like something from Shankhil. Shameful.
TIMBHOY2 on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 10:59 PM
KNATKNOW,I’m not miserable, Celtic always saying big …
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Think you will find a lot from Ireland and other countries cannot travel due to work commitment , especially Sunday games.
I for one tried to get 2 season tickets together for me and my bhoy in the lower teir to no avail rather being in the upper due to health reasons at the time.HH
A friend of mine from Margate was in Glasgow last week . I met up with him and as we always do, talk mostly about football.
He told me he has started watching Sportscene this season , BBC Scotland is available on Sky. He could not beleve the leniency shown by refs with regard to red and yellow cards following bad tackles , tackles that players in England would not go unpunished for.
My pal , in his neutral view and not prompted by me, thought the same way we do about the , ahem , ineptitude of our refs.
BIGRAILROADBLUES on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 10:37 PM
Sipsini, apologies for tardy reply. He was commentating on Celtic tv. Don’t have a link unfortunately. HH.
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No prob.HH
MARSPAPA on 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 5:15 PM
Good wee band with upbeat songs, cheers .
Tokyo my fav from them but haven’t listened to much of their newer stuff.
HH
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DD
Vaguely remember the lead singer mentioning Celtic in an interview , was in the 90s, caught my interest.
HH
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Hebcelt
Very funny with an element of truth :)))
HH
Christie to sign new long-term contract
DBHOY
Asked you earlier if you were a member of Perth Oz CSC, it was just
to say that a load of our bhoys will be over for their big event in a couple
of weeks.
Unfortunately i’m on papa duties and won’t make it but PADDYMACOZ
will keep you entertained in my absence 8-))
H.H Mick
https://youtu.be/5nP0gMVpp1c
Ghost in this house
Alison krauss
MM
Good morning Mick. I’m not due to family commitments mainly but I’ve watched a fair few games in Rosie O’Gradys, it’s a great place to watch a game.
HH