Credit to Newco and Steven Gerrard. They controlled much of yesterday’s game at Celtic Park, took their chances, which on this occasion did not all fall to the wasteful Morelos, and deserved their win. For Celtic, the nature of the defeat asks many questions.
The visitors dominated the opening 30 minutes, which were a carbon copy of the League Cup Final between these sides earlier this month. Celtic played the ball forward early throughout this period but it never stuck. The front four: James Forrest, Ryan Christie, Mikey Johnston and Odsonne Edouard were practically spectators.
Kristoffer Ajer disrupted this pattern when he carried the ball through midfield for the first time in the game. This inhibited Newco, and, for a few minutes, Celtic held possession in the final third. In quick succession following this, Celtic won a corner, a subsequent penalty when Christopher Jullien was fouled inside the box and Ryan Christie saw his spot kick saved. Before Newco could count their blessings, they took the lead when Ryan Kent was given space to shoot from 14 yards. The opening goal came during Celtic’s best period of the match thus far, but it was deserved.
Scott Brown, who despite the result was imperious throughout, and Callum McGregor began to impose themselves after going behind. A shot from the latter deflected off Odsonne Edouard, wrong-footed Allan McGregor and drew Celtic level.
The second half did not provide any comfort for the 59,000 Celtic fans. Newco continued to dominate the game before scoring from a free header at a corner kick. Celtic could not hold the ball for 10 seconds.
Neil Lennon reacted on 68 minutes by hooking both Forrest and Johnston for Ntcham and Bitton, and going three at the back. Celtic finally matched Newco in midfield and were able to dominate possession. They created good chances in the closing minutes but it was too little, too late.
Steve Gerrard won the tactical battle, as he did at Hampden, where Celtic took the trophy but not the lessons.
We’ll have a State of the Club piece up tomorrow.
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Sid
Again.
Who did Peter choose ?
What part did Peter play in the ” management on the playing side “.
” Strachan had told the player when signing he would work on Peter Lawell to get him to Celtic in January. ”
So decision not made . Sounds like Strachan`s fault , rather than PL`s.
Finally , what has Australia got to do with any of this ?
I was subjected to Racial abuse from 11am yesterday when that scum support was let into paradise.
All you could hear from them was their usual vile racial chants.
I am willing to let sky come and interview me.
D. :)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50951507
Here is what Mikey Johnstone should be doing. He has been like a waif for a long time with no evidence of physical improvement. Adama Traore works to be stronger and faster than anyone in the EPL.
https://youtu.be/4foyMqP4Yuw
https://twitter.com/tenglishsport/status/1211696657412304901?s=12
The lies exposed…
Tonev banned when it was his word against Logan’s so let’s see what the corrupt SFA do with this one.
!!BADA BING!! on 30TH DECEMBER 2019 6:27 PM
I’m blocked mate what’s he giving it ?
Macjay. Why do you constantly back PL
A man who Contributed to our failure at CL level
A man who chose Ronny and Neil’s assistant manger
A man who refused to back Neil at beginning of transfer window where ended with nearly 60m in bank but one striker and one Center half and virtually zero full backs
As stated time and time again everything at Celtic park goes through Lawell. From colours of lights to players contracts
Our lack of experience at a 1st team coaching level is down to PL. it’s his way or the highway
Alfredo Morelos cierra el año con críticas e investigado por polémico gesto tras ser expulsado
http://bit.ly/39x5Hyy
Rough translation.
Alfredo Morelos closes the year with criticism and investigation for a polemic gesture after being sent off.
Bada
Surprised that English highlighted that , he’ll join Spence in being banned from Ibrox
Sid …
Although I am generally supportive of the CEO I have no problem criticising PL when it is merited.
That said, can he really be blamed for Hibs fans giving Gary Caldwell stick?
Hail hail
I don’t know about the Slovenian striker as a target man but we should sign purely for his taste in women.😉
Andraž Šporar’s better half 😉
sidthesexistcsc
The point he made was a Colombian site with 4 million followers who would presumably know Colombian culture regards the gesture as a stain on his great career.
In other words this talk about it meaning game is finished is a load of cobblers.
Macjay
The only 2 we Know Peter chose was Arzani, Shved, their maybe more if you read my original post i never mentioned anything about Peter choosing. I did say he has a major involvement in the playing side i even gave you an example of it. Of course he is also responsible for who doesn’t sign.
Was he for example responsible for the decision of offering Scott Sinclair a contract (something i said was a mistake at the time,unless he was sold as he wouldn’t contribute imo), then refusing the signing on loan of Victor Wanyama on loan, who knows.
As for the Australia comment, i wouldn’t have the arrogance to question you on something happening on the ground that you claim to have knowledge off whilst in Scotland.
Don’t lump Callum McGregor in with Forrest and Christie.
He had a decent game and looked our most potent threat going forward.
SYDNEYTIM on 30TH DECEMBER 2019 6:33 PM
Macjay. Why do you constantly back PL
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Two reasons.
I have been given no definitive reason not to back him. I have been given rumour , innuendo and anecdotal evidence. Usually from Celtic Trust / Green Brigade supporters who have a vested interest in getting rid , so that they can attempt to impose their own leftist agenda on Celtic.
The Celtic CEO has overseen a virtually unprecedented period of success on the playing field at the same time as running a highly successful BUSINESS model without which Celtic would not be in our current highly profitable position.
How long since Celtic were at death`s door ?
Hey , I know that doesn`t fit with the Corbynista faction , but thank God the smart British electorate saw through his nonsense in the same way sensible Celtic supporters will see through the nonsense of the anti P.L. faction.
Ye Gods.
Morelos and Kent use abusive gestures and , wait for it ………….
What are Celtic doing ? What`s Lawwell doing ?
Ridiculous how their hunnish gestures result in PL being targeted.
Prestonpans – he’ll join Spence and get banned from BBC Scotland.
Yep Póg, She would turn a few heads around Paradise .
P.S. You should put a line fada, a wee stroke over the O in your moniker.
I’m OK calling you Póg but think in would be wrong to call you Pog.
SID on 30TH DECEMBER 2019 6:46 PM
Fine.
No point in taking this any further.
My 6.49 comment should cover the further concerns you raise.
Again,all Mc Ginn had to say was sorry Villa,I am joining Celtic.
Why do people make up lies about this supposed Celtic supporter.He is a twat who went for the money.
Well said Macjay.
PL will get the blame when it rains tomorrow.
Back to basics
i thought i might get that response from Macjay.
I never blamed him for the Hibs fans giving him stick, i do point the finger at him for not backing his manager therefore having a responsibility in the management of the playing side which Macjay is having trouble in recognising.
I also suggest he certainly was in a position to have a happy manager a happy player and inadvertently be a solution to solve further abuse of the player, for the sum of 50K.
We’ve a big three weeks to ensure we’re not reading this blog headline again come May.
Yesterday I would suggest blew all complacency away from even the most confident of Celtic fans.
Roll up your sleeves, Celtic.
BBC Scotland sports news only reference to yesterday’s game is -yes , you guessed it-‘Rangers* claim Morelas was racially abused by Celtic fans’
We really are up against the Sevco media machine in Scotland . Makes your blood boil.
Thanks , Blogger , the former GM.
A compliment coming my way is as rare as a compliment coming PL`s way.
forrest , christie and McGregor will come back after the break fresh and strong.
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chortle chortle
to call any of them ‘strong’ is ridiculous
they have positive attributes
strength isnt one of them
and there lies the problem
we have a midfield of wee boys who get easily bullied when we play a team who arent just wee boys
i hope neil has the guts to do the right thing
folk are saying he needs to sign certain types of players
which is correct
but the issue is that he needs to drop other players to put them in the first 11
so its over to the manager to play the right players for the right games
horses for courses etc
for once i agree with cqn’s resident racist
yesterday wasnt the fault of PL
the manager picked the wrong team
though i predicted he would pick that team
and it had a predictable outcome
and i dont mean the score, i mean the way the game went until the subs got made
Peter Lawwell talking to a news hack.
PL…..I admit that not following through with Res 12 was a mistake, I also admit that we need a strong Rangers around as it stimulates season ticket sales so we never did anything to bring them to book, I apologise for not standing up for our players on numerous occasions when they have been abused.
MacJay’s reaction, Ah but is he telling the truth
CORKCELT,
Sorted. 😉
Very surprised , but credit where due: well done Tom English.
They won’t like it when someone in the SMSM media has the audacity to call them out.
Very unusual.
MCNUGGETS,cheap?like I said you try to hard.
Some posters on here want to have a word with themselves, honestly. So we lost a game of football, the sad part is that it had to be “them”. We have lost before so what is the big deal, sack Neil, sack the board,ffs.
OK, we did so much to aid our downfall but some of the comments on here are bordering on the ridiculous.
Sure, James had a bad game, but how many times has he gotten us out of trouble,eh. And Mikey, getting pelters because he needs to put some weight on. The same was said about Ryan Christie, and after he bulked out a bit, what a player he is.
So, I ask, get a grip and get on with things, and come the start up CELTIC will be raring to go.
Finally, I sincerely hope for a peaceful, healthy Happy New Year to everyone on planet CELTIC
KINGLuBO
Huddle
So who are you referring to as CQN`s resident racist ?
An answer………………..
……………………or would you prefer to be CQN`s resident coward.
So moreorless does this when a match is finished ……….always or just this one time in his whole career.
Meant to say. I think we should also adopt a 4-3-3 formation. Two flying wing backs and three strikers up top, It works for Liverpool
KINGLuBO
As said earlier, very unfair to lump McGregor in with the powderpuff trio.
He had a decent game, which could have been an excellent game had those in front of him turned up.
Michael Stewart highlighting how JF cut inside into a crowd of Hun players every time the wee man ventured forward,brainless,at best.Boli,?dear me.Was all for giving a chance,but not very good.Mikey,no ifs or buts,should be loaned out for season,and told to bulk up.Like a wee lost boy too many times.Compare to Frimpong.Ajer,the only 6 foot 6 CH that gets smaller when he jumps.Not just yesterday.Regularly.No idea what he is doing with crosses.Seems get lost,or react too late.Never a serious threat in opponents box,6 foot 6 !!!!!!!,,again,dear God.Would be a rock in midfield,where he actually plays.
A Club with any dignity, cough cough – no laughing at the back, would fine their player for making such an inflammatory gesture. Not the huns, the victim club that everybody picks on along with their snowflake support who are continually abused and bullied.
FATHER JACK on 30TH DECEMBER 2019 7:04 PM
Peter Lawwell talking to a news hack.
PL…..I admit that not following through with Res 12 was a mistake, I also admit that we need a strong Rangers around as it stimulates season ticket sales so we never did anything to bring them to book, I apologise for not standing up for our players on numerous occasions when they have been abused.
MacJay’s reaction, Ah but is he telling the truth
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Chapter and verse please .