I don’t know is that was the worst home performance I’ve seen, but it was up there. We look like a broken team. Dundee were comfortable throughout, limited Celtic to one genuine chance in the game (in the 76th minute), and caused havoc during their regular attacks on Craig Gordon’s goals. Their best chance came from a corner kick (what else), which was sent over by a player who stopped to head the ball from 5 yards.
Charlie Mulgrew is not the most gifted player, he’s not a central midfielder and he’s not game-fit yet, but despite putting in an indifferent shift last night, he never hid. The juxtaposition between him and others was stark. We need players with attitude – the captain back on form, Kris Commons fully fit and starting, and others taking their lead.
Confidence is on the floor. Mistakes, backwards passing and long balls forward were all subject to derision, but I think last night was the first time I’ve heard a Celtic substitute being booed onto the field. All because he doesn’t want to renew a contract for his position as occasionally-used squad player. The seriousness of the situation is clearly lost on those who want to boo a player taking the field instead of encouraging the guy to help us win a game. The whole experience got me thinking, how many of us actually want to win this league?
You better believe they want to win it at Pittodrie. They have focus, form, packed stands and patience. They also enjoy the ‘Leicester City effect’ – everyone not competing directly with them wants them to win. The rest of Scottish football is desperate for us to tear ourselves apart right now. We need to circle the wagons, live up to the reputation we like to think we have, and play our role in delivering this title.
You want 10-in-a-row? Bring me your complaints in May, but for now get your shoulder to the wheel. This is not our first performance crisis and it won’t be our last, as a collective, we need to be smart in dealing with these situations.
Everyone at Celtic Park (and beyond) knows this is not good enough, and there’s going to need to be big changes in the summer, but we need to get our act together and put the inquest on hold until the end of the season.
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Dookits ? You try to pigeonhole everything!
Bournes. Really? Jeez.
Corkcelt supporter/fan/customer. Whatever. The board don’t care. They just want your cash.
No Winnings I am advocating dealing with the real problem. And sorry I don’t believe change is coming. I simply don’t believe this board. As I said a couple of weeks ago our chairman said the strategy wasn’t changing. They are liars and cannot be trusted.
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 3rd March 2016 9:39 pm
I’m with Ronny until the Final Destination
And HH macjaywan
A couple of key team selection blunders . First ,the dropping Efe Ambrose who in spite of the occasional blunder is one of our best players .
Then there is Scott Brown who has been doing an impression of a black hole in the centre of midfield. Why keep him in the team when hes clearly out-of-sorts?
weebobbycollins
Rug’lonians………….. do it to wind them up. (ahem)
Dookits for ostriches………we’re gonna need a bigger dookit…..better get Trump the white elephant specialist! :)
Ah well! Dug to be walked again. Leash-check!-poo bags-check!-money for some chips-check the wife’s purse while she has a shower- check!…………peace and love – and lots of it. (and salt and vinegar)
BSR…(ahemshie) :-)
bamboo on 3rd March 2016 9:44 pm
A couple of key team selection blunders . First ,the dropping Efe Ambrose who in spite of the occasional blunder is one of our best players .
Then there is Scott Brown who has been doing an impression of a black hole in the centre of midfield. Why keep him in the team when hes clearly out-of-sorts?
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Yer right about Efe. I will give the Broonie the benefit of the doubt.
I don’t understand how you can underperform. Kieran is @ it Every game.
I hate Group Rule. I really hate Group thinking.
Efe Ambrose.csc
The Collins Brothers…………………..
Four candles – No, fork ‘andles! ‘Andles for forks!’
weebobbycollins on 3rd March 2016 8:28 pm
As far as his management of the team is concerned to me he is a clown.
Change in the summer, if the suits are going to change things in the summer, why not now ?
The way things are in freefall, we could very well lose the league, if we do, I doubt the comeback of the OF will increase SB sales enough.
PETEC on 3RD MARCH 2016 9:43 PM
H.H. to you too.
:-)
Margaret McGill
I suggested that maybe if the board done something positive, they might possibly get supporters to return.
Id have been as well speaking Flemish.
Ended up suggesting a Dookit….thats how bad it is.
I laughed anyway:)
HH
Margaret McGill on 3rd March 2016 9:44 pm
Dookits for ostriches………we’re gonna need a bigger dookit…..better get Trump the white elephant specialist! :)
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The US is getting what it deserves. the 1913 Federal Reserve should be Highlighted, ALWAYS.
Take me back to Carmyle
Where the Tahiti fight every night
Nitol csc
Bamboo and Petec
I know he’s not Franz Beckenbauer but I agree that Efe has had right bad luck and a bad deal at celtic. He’s an easy scapegoat but never gives up and plays anywhere he’s asked to .
He’s definitely better than boyata. . And Charlie. And at least as good as erik or Jozo.
As for broony .. he wasn’t ready to come back from injury but was thrown in against ross county when down to 10 men and losing . I would sooner we gave him a wee rest against morton . Maybe a seat on the bench.
Should a team with a midfield of rogic Allan roberts Christie and biton … with Leigh up top … fear morton at celtic park
BEING THERE, or, BEING HERE.
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Just a point – if we sack a manager who has won two prizes and is top of the league and in the Q/final of cup – would it set a precedent that would put prospective candidates off – would they say “supposing we were in second place this time next year, would you then sack me?”
Not an easy one to answer.
Can’t make up my mind about Ronny – is he CHAUNCEY GARDNER?
We may be left with some very sore ‘what if we had’ questions in May.
Maybe the man they want isn’t available now, so we have to see out the season with Ronny until Neil takes his departure from Bolton.
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 3rd March 2016 9:51 pm
PETEC on 3RD MARCH 2016 9:43 PM
H.H. to you too.
:-)
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Moonhowling brought ‘forward’.
Yeshua – Always First, ma Mum and Dad and My Son…… Amazing people. I love them as much as I Love Jesus.
tiocfaidh ar la is powerful.
You do it very well, you listen to Everyone on here.
I Love Celtic for EXACTLY what it is. You do the Same. Respect Sir.
Mr Pastry
RD is going nowhere for the moment.
Dont see many alternatives.
You mentioned a great movie there….Sellers, Being There.
Worth watching closely.
HH
TBJ,
Eevryone knows there is Something wrong.
Bravery is required.
Saying a wee “Hey Almighty” sorry I couldn’t ……Get Throuoooooo.
Powerful things are happening, make no mistake about that.
Perhaps defending corners is really the problem after all
Ostrich.csc
SIPSINI 757
Had to laugh at
‘Not Ian Bankier, the grossly offensive charlatan masquerading as a chairman, who has about as much understanding of Celtic and its supporters as the average football fan has about particle physics.’
I wonder how well James knows one of our regular late-night posters?
started the day on the wrong foot , now i’m a happy clapper again! I don’t care if we win lose or draw, yes i do, no i don’t, ach the glasgow celtic will be there!!
GREENMAN – yes great movie – got a replacement copy from No1 daughter at Christmas – Ronny does make you think though….sometimes too much HH
stebhoy
YES
A guid day to be a hun…..
Feck the Hun
The Green Man says SACK THE Board on 3rd March 2016 9:51 pm
No worries mate. I thought it particularly amusing. :)
Mr Pastry
There is a rumour online, that Stanley Kubrick was involved in Being There.
I wouldnt be surprised, considering the subject matter and the connections to the Shining, Eyes Wide Shut.
Could be wrong though.
Lots of strange dialogue, symbology…secret societies etc.
Deep movie.
HH
Margaret McGill
I am serious though about the Dookit:)
HH
The Supernatural Battle is Raging outwith our Comprehension.
Time – What is it?
What are we talking about here?
Unless RD does a BTM 4-1 St. Mirren special I think he needs to stay till the summer but then what?
RD is not the problem
We’ll just get another Ronnie….cue The 2 Ronnies jokes….
Christ Stepped into his Creation…… oh Haud on a wee minute….
God Stepped into his Creation…… Yes Approved.
No doubt Dan Brown will be researching the PLC as we speak.
Scope for another best-seller there.
Secret passages, revolving walls, false doors….and thats just in PL’s office:)
HH