There is a truism in football: the next game is always the big one. It felt very true a week ago, as we prepared for a trip to Dundee – even more so late in the second half. Now, all I can think about is Hearts tomorrow. A win opens up our world. For a while, at least, we go six points clear and ask questions of the pretenders.
Hearts are a difficult team to analyse. They sit third in the table, having twice beaten the champions. Since that second win five weeks ago, they have drawn with Kilmarnock home and away, lost at Ross County and in the Cup semi to Newco, while recording wins over Greenock Morton, St Mirren and Livingston. In short, they usually win against teams they are better than, and Celtic.
Whatever crisis of faith I had in this Celtic team back in February has been restored. They are not the finished article, but they are a team with leadership, fight and ability. Gallons of which will be needed tomorrow. You and I will need to provide enormous vocal support – and to put a lid on any impatience.
Late news on Liam Scales new four-year contract. Does anyone else in the squad personify leadership and fight as much as he does?
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I have a 67 style top. Had it since about 1990. Will never part with it.
Good morning all from Alfredos. A warm up for the main event. The wonderful Glasgow Celtic.
FRED COLON on 4TH MAY 2024 10:00 AM
Big Jimmy .
One of my nephews keeps banging on about City of Troy .
Is it worth backing today ?
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Its a super Horse…but its also the ODDS ON FAVOURITE @ 8/11.
You would need to put ON £11…..to Win £8.00.
I backed it a few weeks ago for this Race at BIGGER EARLY Odds of 6/4.
There are a few other Horses to consider as many of the other trainers REALLY FANCY their Horses ?
Best of luck Mate.
HH
SCULLYBHOY
Was at the game with Port Celtic club.The players did a lap .,.beating the ban,then went and got trophy. stayed in the Port then went to Morton game on Monday with Big Mick Donnachie (RIP).
●● Goldson out for rest of season.,,Hands up who will take his place.
BRRB
Go easy on the jungle juice…,you have an important date today.
Bhoyjoebelfast
Started late today Joe. Pacing meself. 👍
Tam McLaughlin
You battering the kerry oot on the bus? 😂
BIG JIMMY & FRED COLON
Presently re-reading a book from the sixties about Las Vegas, ” The green felt Jungle”
The authors had to intohiding ehen it was published,
One of the Casino bosses ” I go to the Track every Friday, sit and drink martinis all day. Only bet on the last race as I know thats been fixed”
You have been warned
BIG JIMMY ENJOY YOUR DAY
COYBIG
BRRB 🇮🇪👍🇮🇪
For its a grand old team….,
Mon the hoops! Going to be driving up to Scotland when the game is on, but will have it on the radio.
4-1 to us.
That wee knob Shankland will score for them, probably a penalty. Our scorers will be Kyogo, Khun, Hatate and Idah.
Any win will do!
For those lucky enough to be going, raise the roof off for these manky diet Huns!
😃🏆🇮🇪⚽️🍀🏆👏
Around 40 former match officials are upset after a traditional Scottish Cup final invite was withdrawn due to concerns over “security and segregation”. (Scottish Sun)
A GREENOCK-born priest has passed away in South America, where he had served for more than 40 years.
The Diocese of Paisley confirmed that Fr Neil Sharp died in Chile earlier this week.
Fr Sharp was born in Greenock in 1945. After studying at St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross, he was ordained to the priesthood in June 1970 at St Mungo’s in Greenock.
https://www.inverclydenow.com/death-of-greenock-born-priest-in-chile/
SAINT STIVS on 4TH MAY 2024 11:17 AM
Around 40 former match officials are upset after a traditional Scottish Cup final invite was withdrawn due to concerns over “security and segregation”. (Scottish Sun)
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Just read the article referred to and it seems they’re all raging that they’re not getting freebies to watch their favourite team, as obviously the Huns need the money and they refs have been asked to buy normal tickets.
However, Sevco will have sold their end out, which is why there will be segregation issues seating the refs. 😂
Ex refs ‘raging’ at Celtic and Rangers Hampden snub as SFA beaks accused of ‘absolute nonsense’ decision
Former officials are reportedly unhappy at being told they won’t get free hospitality tickets for Hampde.
Around 40 ex referees have reportedly had their hospitality tickets for the Scottish Cup Final pulled – and they’re not happy about it.
Rangers and Celtic meet at the Hampden showpiece on May 25 as Philippe Clement and Brendan Rodgers go head to head in a blockbuster finale to the Scottish football season. It could be a Treble on the cards for Gers if they overcome the champions’ lead in the Premiership while the Hoops will be hoping to win both remaining trophies and make it a double at the national stadium.
A host of former officials are typically invited to the final in recognition of their service but the Scottish Sun report that this year, that will not be the case. It’s claimed that nearly 40 hospitality briefs have been withdrawn due to concerns over “security and segregation” with those snubbed said to include former top whistlers Willie Young and Kenny Clark.
It’s reported that SFA head of refereeing Crawford Allan broke the news via an email with refs told to buy standard tickets and claim the cost back. But an unnamed official involved said: “Everyone’s raging, it’s absolute nonsense. There’s never been an issue with safety or security before, no matter who’s been in the final, so it feels like there’s more to it than the letter claims.
BRRB
Had pinta G in pub. Got big bottle of Diet Coke mixed with Smirnoff Vodka for the bus. Me no daft.
😉
BRRB
My missus got the Vodka n Coke for me while out shopping. I’m not greedy. Gave her £3 for the Coke.
Morning,all. Dreich here today. Hope Atmosphere at Parkhead is very different.
Tom McLaughlin…
Someone has snitched on you and polis will now be stopping buses and confiscating all big bottles of diet coke.
Just hearing that my local butcher has been arrested for dealing drugs.
Just to think, I’ve been going to him for the past four years and at no time did I ever suspect he was a butcher! 😳🤷🏼♂️
Tam
Ffs yer early with the patter 😂
WBC
It was me.😂
I anticipate a really tough one today. The huns has been team is always a different animal against us. Let’s have one in the eye for Naismith and Shankland please Celts! If we do scrape another win I think the actual huns may drop points at home to Killie tomorrow. They are a total confidence team, which explains why they can defeat Betis away and lose to Ross County in the same season. Let’s keep their confidence in the toilet troops!
PS has Mark Lawwell signed for Man United yet? And if so, will be come back for Yang? Please.
billyd last, my first, on this day, 49 years adim dearie me,
https://youtu.be/68SULYaWKzE
SAINT STIVS on 4TH MAY 2024 11:17 AM
Around 40 former match officials are upset after a traditional Scottish Cup final invite was withdrawn due to concerns over “security and segregation”. (Scottish Sun)
Surely they’d be safe enough in the Rangers* end?
SAINT STIVS on 4TH MAY 2024 11:21 AM
A GREENOCK-born priest has passed away in South America, where he had served for more than 40 years.
The Diocese of Paisley confirmed that Fr Neil Sharp died in Chile earlier this week.
Fr Sharp was born in Greenock in 1945. After studying at St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross, he was ordained to the priesthood in June 1970 at St Mungo’s in Greenock.
https://www.inverclydenow.com/death-of-greenock-born-priest-in-chile/
God rest him Stivs
When i was down at Connaire celebration a few months back it was Fr.Sharps brother Dr.Ian Sharpe after the celebration.
The late Fr.Sharp concelebrated the mass with Connaire,he like me will be saddened
Fr.Sharp rip 🙏
HH
RIP Father Sharp, knew the family from the Gibby and was at school with Ian.
Well last weeks long range weather forecast for Glasgow (Sunny 20c) was a bit optimistic, but that said the wet ground conditions should suit our game today. We must start with our fittest players, and if that means CalMac is on the bench then that is how it needs to be, we cannot afford to lose the midfield today. I dont buy into this cup finals mantra, no silverware on offer, but what is on offer is the opportunity to go six points clear, at least until tomorrow. And I expect us to do it as well, in front of what will be a packed Celtic Park, and an atmosphere to match. Don’t be suprised to realise that there will be some genuine huns in amongst their Embra cousins, lets shut them up anaw.
Hopefully our best performance of the season. Top of the League from here on in.
You heard it here first
3 – 1 the good guys, nae bother
Bang it right up them
KINGLubO
My nerves are shredded already. I need more beer. 😳
Bhoy From The Village, brth, Chalmersbhoy, McKenna_88, & Melvin Udall – still to get Superbru predictions in
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 4TH MAY 2024 12:55 PM
Bhoy From The Village, brth, Chalmersbhoy, McKenna_88, & Melvin Udall – still to get Superbru predictions in
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I’ve actually not done it in ages, but will do for a laugh today. 😃👍
cant believe arsenal got a penalty for that dive.
the game is fkd.
but is ryan christie the rashest player ever to play the game? he has had 3 fouls this half that were bookable. one was even red-cardable. reminded me of his stupid lunge at livingston that nite when he got sent off and we lost
LETS ALL….
Even worse the commentator pretty much praising saying “some players are just too good at that.”
RIP Father Sharp may you get your eternal reward for taking the road less travelled 🍀
LETS ALL….
Even worse the commentator pretty much praising saying “some players are just too good at that.”
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ha, cant hear the commentary in the boozer!
but i wonder if the commentator was ‘damning him with faint praise’ as the saying goes.
but what is the point of var if they cant overturn that nonsense.
i would scrap var.
its just giving money to muppets
BR said Calmac looking a different player this week in training.The Achilles treatment he was getting has now stopped.Said it was making him”Leggy” but fine now
He will play today.
Congrats Big Liam on contract.Not sure he has improved any since start of season when he was excellent,maybe a bit of the opposite,but well worth a punt.
Just keep BR away from his coaching.
TURKEYBHOY on 4TH MAY 2024 1:34 PM
I ruptured my achilles a few years ago and the rehab left you knackered in the leg , particularly calf muscles . So that figures .