We waited three long years to get there but I suspect I’m not the only one who will be relived we’re not plunging straight into another Champions League game. Most Celtic fans shrugged the Camp Nou defeat off, but I hear the players have taken it all a bit personal. They want to respond appropriately in that tournament, however, there is the small matter of a trip to Inverness to deal with first.
Wheels come of the Celtic barrow at Inverness. Repeatedly. On paper, the Highlanders have endured an awful start to the season, but if you drill down you’ll see that their five league games have seen them play Aberdeen and Hearts away, and lose a local derby to Ross County. Form will improve when they face lesser-resourced teams.
Statistically, you are more likely to drop points away from home after an away European tie than at any other time. Ronny Deila defied these odds during his tenure, let’s hope Brendan manages to channel the frustration in the dressing room into a performance and result against Inverness.
While Celtic and Hearts have opened up a gap at the top of the table, the rest of the league went through a concertina last weekend. Any team from 10th placed Kilmarnock and up could go third over the weekend. Does that make it the most competitive in Europe? You could make a case, the champions aside.
Joint-fourth Ross County will go third if they win at Ibrox, while Aberdeen, Dundee and St Johnstone will all fancy their chances of being third if County can only take a point.
I was pretty keen on Joey Barton heading to Ibrox this season and his actions over the last 24 hours show why. No idea what happened on Tuesday, but he issued an apology of sorts on Twitter last night, before deleting it, and then went on live radio this morning saying, “I don’t think I’ve done anything to apologise for”.
You know best, Joey. Don’t take any crap from a manager with five games of top-flight football on his CV, or team-mates who don’t deserve to be on the same field as you. Apologise for telling it as it is? I don’t think so.
Mark my words, we’ll have him doing the halftime draw soon enough.
The Kano Foundation
Sannabhoy asked me to share this from The Kano Foundation, who will support their 5000th child at the Kilmarnock game later this month.
5000 kids! I’ve no idea the extent of the social impact The Kano Foundation is having, but it’s awe inspiring. It grew from the CQN community, when our pal Martin Kane, who is no longer with us, took seriously ill.
After we Brought Martin Home, the guys involved realised they would be able to harness this force for good going forward, and the Foundation was born – out of your efforts.
Here’s what Sannabhoy had to say:
“The Kano Foundation is holding our annual bucket collection at Celtic Park before the Killie game on the 24th of September. This game also marks the 5000th child that we will take through the turnstiles to see Celtic.
“We are really keen/ desperate to have as many people help us with the bucket collection as possible as every penny raised goes towards allowing more children to get to see Celtic.
“If you can spare an hour or so please get in touch with us as we would be absolutely delighted to have as many people as possible rattling buckets. Please drop a note to Sannabhoy at Sannabhoy@thekanofoundation.com or go online to our website The Kano Foundation.
“Every single volunteer is worth about £50-100 to us so the more we have, the more we can raise and the more kids we can take to Celtic Park. We are now up to 102 child tickets at each game meaning we can now take almost 2000 kids each season.
Thanks and Hail Hail.”
You’ll speak to a hundred Celtic fans, have a great day and the weather’s going to be warm and sunny, I promise, so go sign up.
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Are they on course for 55?
just asking CSC
BIG JIMMY on 17TH SEPTEMBER 2016 5:44 PM
Just had a wee peek at the mankies FF site. Their talking about a Sevco pitch invader whos actions interrupted their flow of the game.
It also appears that other Sevco fans were pelting the invader ( who held onto a goal net ?), with missiles ?
Now correct me if I’m wrong, pitch invasion, missiles being thrown on the field of play ?
Will the SFA investigate those disturbing scenes ?
The SFA will do what the SFA always do. SFA.
Is King a real criminal?
Or is that just subliminal?
I think you should look
If Barton’s a crook
He won’t get forsook
‘Cos Phil wrote a book.
The Prat in the Hat :)
HUNDERBIRDS ARE GONE on 17TH SEPTEMBER 2016 7:36 PM
Is King a real criminal?
The SFA don’t think so. After al. They consider him to be fit and proper.
Tim Malone Will Tell on 17th September 2016 6:41 pm
I went to Brentford today.
Aiden McGeady was clearly the best player on the pitch – but didn’t look too ‘engaged’.
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I was thinking Sheff Weds weren’t playing yet, then I checked and Aiden is now playing at PNE, then had to check what league they were in these days.
I’m sure he’ll end up back at Celtic but wow what a waste of talent
The results today went for us with Hertz losing and Ross County only able to get a draw against the new promoted club. I fancy a draw at Dens and a good win for us in Inverness.
League won on Hogmanay. :)
Will the SPFL title be decided by Halloween?
Or earlier?
The team Hugh Keevins predicted to win the league are already potentially trailing the Champions by 9 points, they now face their immediate challengers for the consolation places.
Trips to Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh are potential banana skins for the newest side in the SPFL.
All three will fancy their chances, even if Partick fail to hold Sevco who have won only 4 of their last 14 league games.
So the chances of a zombie chapping our doors on the 31st October may be extremely remote.
Good Evening.
New blog about how well things are going for Sevco just now…
https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2016/09/17/great-news-for-sevco/
The Huddle
Aiden seems to have bulked up a bit.
My impression was that he could definitely do a job for us – not sure who is paying his wages these days.
GG
HK needs tae get home safe & is hanging on to his job as he is a miserable sod & will sell his soul.
“My dads bigger than your dad” pish portrayed by the Media and he cant see it !
DH
QUONNO on 17TH SEPTEMBER 2016 7:26 PM
Was the use of concave at the end of Phil’s piece a Freudian Slip.
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I think the concave is where they keep the escape goat…?
DD 7.49pm
Hope the family enjoyed today and wish the footballers in the family all the best for rest of the season, Jim McIntyre seemed happy with his players today…..
As for tomorrow I am always confident especially now as Brendan has far too much pace in our team for the players we face in our league
Celtic to nol.tomorrow
Or nil..
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Times must be tough; new signings used t
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Times must be tough; new signings used to jet in on the quintessential private jet…
HellskelpitintothemasmyweemawwouldsayCSC
Some boys been drinking? :-)
Sevco still on course for their target for the season.
1.5 points per game would give them 57.
Bada Bing, what was the question that caused the magic hat to walk out of his post match interview?
Was it by any chance “so mark your royal magic hatness, is it true joey called you a useless chunt?”
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Is Jabba holding this banner?
expectatiomanagementCSC
Just read the article by the Clumpany and seen Joey and Warbs handshake after the game last week, dont even look at each other, I’m thinking problems were there even before Tuesday
‘GG
I just wrote exactly that to my Brother in Law, the league will be over by my birthday ( end of October)
ExcitingTimes CSC
Hic….night night rdh
Well they may have made a special programme for armed forces day but no one was daft enough to parachute off those roofs……..
The blue corner in the local were vert subdued tonight; my goading was limited as I was with the lovely Mrs RC and her friend. They attempted some banter with their Barcelona chat but Ken Dodd’s ‘Happiness’ on the free juke box seemed to silence them…
TaxEvadersCSC
As a child becoming aware of football the Rangers players in their pomp were the likes of Baxter (genius btw), Henderson, Millar, Brand, Forrest, Ritchie,Greig and Caldow etc etc….
This from RM today….
“Defence HAS been pish but Lovenkrands called it umpteen times that no one was attacking decent crosses in to the box. Waghorn looks unfit, Garner looks shite, Dodoo was shite, McKay hugs the touchline, Miller’s done, MOH has pace but no quality…..i don’t know where we go from here really……”
I can’t put into words the joy I feel…..
HH
GFTB
Marcus was very happy with his performance against Scottish Internationalist wonderboy Barry. Disappointed they are not going up to Dingwall wi 3 points.
ACGR…I think haliday was useless… The magic hat was a clueless Chunt…
Smiley thing …
Braw
Good luck to the Celts tomorrow. No ticket, Sunday mass, great niece 3rd birthday, a gazebo in September are you kidding me?
Anyway, I won’t be there. There’ll be good Celts there. I wish them well.
Celtic forever.
If we are to make 10 in a row, Dave King is perfect; a city of London pariah, unable to deliver on investment, and seemingly focused on extracting his lost £20m.
Club 1872 is a strange one; can you imagine they ever got a controlling interest? I think they”ll mess up by not purchasing enough shares, and allow King to spend their money on ‘projects’ without a guarantee of equity.
All in all, we should make 10 in a row comfortably if the current sevco board stays propped up by club1872.
Roy C……re banner….
My God!
Apparently …..3rd IS A MUST……
3rd! THIRD!! ONE MORE THAN TWO!!!
Oh my aching sides!!!!
HH
Roy C 8.29
In the bookies at lunchtime an older Celt was putting his coupon on when one of the bowling club mob from across the road tried to have a wee dig about the Barca game, old bhoy replied instantly “was like last Saturday in reverse” turned to me with a smile…….
Third/Gerry
Changed days indeed…but very enjoyable.
HH
DD
Jim McIntyre was happy so if the boss is happy and tell that Marcus as a defender a shut out is a success, although glad he wanted the win :-)
Doesn’t matter what nail you put in Sevcos coffin, sometimes a draw is as good as a win
GFTB
It was Marcus first game this season due to shoulder injury. My sis who was at doomdome in green today, told me that Marcus had to empty McKay out his pocket at full time.
Founding father Green would be spinning in his grave if he was deid. Here’s a wee picture of him signing the declaration of Sports Direct……..:_)
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Suede – Beautiful Ones
https://youtu.be/xqovGKdgAXY
If Dundee or Aberdeen win tomorrow, huns go 5th, next game at Pittodrie….