It’s been a while since Celtic have taken the field without Kris Commons or John Guidetti in the team. Commons was absent through injury on Saturday while Guidetti was largely peripheral to proceedings after opening the scoring, but they are the two most capable match winners in the squad right now.
With Guidetti ineligible I’m sure Ronny Deila will give Commons every chance to make the starting line-up, the manager needs goals and Kris is the great creator. This requirement will have to be accommodated alongside the performance of the midfield on Saturday, led by Stefan Johansen in a more advanced than usual position.
Astra are bottom of the group and we can anticipate they will defend deeply, a scenario made for Commons’ close control and ability to shoot from the edge of the box.
Many thanks to everyone who donated to Mary’s Meals while we ran the competition to win a pair of tickets for the Kilmarnock game, courtesy of club sponsor Magners. Thanks also to Magners for their help.
Thanks to those who ordered Caesar & the Assassin, the accounts of Billy McNeill and Davie Hay as Celtic managers, yesterday. It documents the period of our history from when Billy took over from Jock Stein in 1978, through to the end of his era 13 years later, including Davie Hay’s four years in charge.
Billy and Davie will both sign the early orders we get to them, more here.
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STV tweet saying Tommy Gemmell rumour is untrue.
Thankfully.
Some folk need to get a grip of themselves.
STV guy Raman saying claims about Tommy are not true.
Don’t know about Wilson and Paton but surely assaulting folk is not in Goodwin’s nature?
IronyCSC
A few on Twitter saying Tommy has not passed away. Hope that’s true
Conflicting news now regarding Big Tam
The last time ever that I simply take Twitter info at face value
Sincere apologies for any distress caused.
When T G scored agin Benfica I jumped so high the 4 miniatures I had in my pockets fell out. One survived!!
HaiL HaiL Tommy.
YNWA
Who starts these awful rumors?
Get a life
All those posting about an alleged rumour need to wind it in, what kind of way is that for family and close friends to hear about this, if it is indeed true.
Strange people have flourished better that others in the internet age.
Bourne’s claims about being his paper boy are also likely to be greatly exaggerated :-)
“There has been a lot of publicity surrounding events on Sunday night in Ashton Lane.
“Mark Wilson would like to clarify matters regarding himself.
“Mark was out for a meal with his wife and some other couples.
“On his way home with his wife, they came across his friend and former team-mate, Lukasz Zaluska.
“Mark tried to calm a matter down and latterly to help Lukasz as he was in a distressed situation.”
Re: Tommy Gemmell is alive
Raman Bhardwaj @STVRaman · 3m3 minutes ago
Claims that Celtic legend Tommy Gemmell has passed away are not true. #celtic
Lets try and keep it off cqn..
Jobo –
Not your fault mate and to be fair, you did say you “are hearing reports”. No falsehoods there.
Than
Thanks Tom. Feeling awful.
tim
F F maybe??
Jobo Baldie
14:17 on
23 October, 2014
“Thanks Tom. Feeling awful.”
Well, you did say you passed Bishopbriggs. Unless I have misunderstood your meaning, that was bound to hurt…though it would be classed as a world first and a minor miracle.
Not your fault
Chill Jobo. It was a mistake mate, that’s all.
I didn’t post online but sent a text to my uncle Pat in Glasgow. Had to text him again when I heard it was false and got one back saying ” And I just opened a f*****g whiskey”
Glad big Tam is well. I think Paul’s tween needs a post;
Paul Brennan @CQN 3m3 minutes ago
Rule 1 online: verify before declaring someone dead. Even if true, say nothing online. Loved ones need to hear through proper channels
STV reporting on another new oil field 150 miles from Aberdeen……gotta hand it to the Unionists,they know how to play the game….
cadizzy
Was he called Mr Stardust??
Hope Ronny goes with the same team as last Saturday, just a straight swop for Guidetti. Scepovic I imagine would probably more comfortable playing against less physical continental opposition so give him the nod with Kris and the former Hibs striker on the bench.
Phil’s latest;
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/meet-and-greet/#more-5241
HH
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
His son was called Mr Fenton which he took from his father’s first stage name of Shane Fenton. Alvin Stardust’s real name was Bernard Jewry.
These headmasters are just crazee (Slade spelling alert)
Just had Tommy Gemmell on the phone to tell me he’s not dead!
Going for a wee drink with him at the weekend to celebrate – I said if he gets me drunk the wife will kill me!
I pray to god the King story is true.I can imagine the anguish and pain that will wash over the great unwashed hordes.Open warfare.Get me a front row seat.
Who’s Cunnigham ??
Heard Mikel’s daughter was out of hospital and on the mend so hopefully he’ll play.
Griffiths or Scepovic?
Griffiths for me.
BGX
14:23 on
23 October, 2014
“STV reporting on another new oil field 150 miles from Aberdeen……gotta hand it to the Unionists,they know how to play the game….”
Aye but it’s 150 miles south bang slap in Newcastle city centre…..It’s England’s oil!!!
Fracking in the Gallowgate? Not too many spelling changes from what goes on now from what the young ones tell me
winning captains
14:31 on
23 October, 2014
“Just had Tommy Gemmell on the phone to tell me he’s not dead!”
I for one am happy to take Tommy’s word for it. If anybody’s going to know for sure, it’s him
Ta cadizzy.
Aw Ffs.
An hour after reading tom macs ‘wisnyme’ and now I get it.
Slowslowslow csc
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
14:32 on 23 October, 2014
Who’s Cunnigham ??
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The Glib and Shameless Liar’s middle name.
HH
Geordie Munro
14:37 on 23 October, 2014
Aw Ffs.
An hour after reading tom macs ‘wisnyme’ and now I get it.
Slowslowslow csc
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Don’t worry, pal – it’s the taking part that counts ;)
Jonny the Tim, are you sure it’s his middle name, we only have his word for that!
Davidopoulos,
:) I was thinking about something completely different when it hit me.
I’m putting it down to the pmt. Pre-match tension
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
I got some of that from Wikipedia. I wouldn’t want you to think I got it from my Alvin Stardust fan club annuals
Do we now refer to Big Tam as Tommy “Mark Twain” Gemmell?