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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Sydney left of centre newspaper .
http://www.smh.com.au/world/cologne-weekend-feature-nick-miller–seo-here-20160114-gm62sa.html
BIG PEAT OF ISLAY
That’s a bit of an essay question.
a rough impression …. An 11 plus failure who is has no empathy whatsoever towards Celtic´s social mission statement and believe that they are self made men. When in fact they are inadequate´s who just got lucky through misappropriated social funds obviously going by their CQN output coupled with the lack of academic qualification but unfortunately have still survived. Leaves them with an over powering I´m alright jack attitude.
HH
The Green Man says SACK THE Board on 4th March 2016 10:40 am
Boom boom :-)
I just wish we REALLY knew who is or who are responsible for who signs which player.
Carlton Cole and CKR for example are definitely NOT “work in progress”. I`d like to think that Scott Allan, Liam Henderson and Ryan Christie are.
One of (perhaps only) RD`s strengths is supposed to be bringing on young players which takes time which he doesn`t have.
Also regarding dressing room harmony thereare an awful lot of players not playing every week. Is RD able to keep them all happy? We`ve a bigger squad than most of the top English clubs.
BIG PEAT OF ISLAY
SCUM you know what I mean
HH
You know who I want as Celtic manager?
Ronny Deila
Awe_Naw
Thanks. I’ve obviously missed it but by the sounds of things there is or has been a rammy going on around here.
A manager.
If I had my way it would be MON. Or Davie Moyes.
ERNIE LYNCH on 4TH MARCH 2016 10:41 AM
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 4TH MARCH 2016 10:29 AM
So what you claimed to be a fact now appears to be no more than your own ignorant prejudice.
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Is this not precisely the sort of personal abuse which Paul said would not be tolerated on his blog ?
Cmon bhoys….slagging and gentle wind-up is fine.
But lets not fight….doesnt do any good.
Have i rally just said that:)
HH
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 4TH MARCH 2016 10:50 AM
‘Is this not precisely the sort of personal abuse which Paul said would not be tolerated on his blog ?’
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No it isn’t.
Tell me, do you struggle with reality in general, or is it just on here that you have a problem?
MACJAY..
Indeed!
However, someone must bring the abuse to the attention of Paul67.
Emdy?
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD
Not fighting mate … I just shoot them dead virtually. Like shit off your shoe
HH
ERNIE LYNCH on 4TH MARCH 2016 9:41 AM
OK, so should the next Celtic manager be
a) a Muslim
b) a Jew
c) a Christian
d) none of the above
e) all of the above (including option d)?
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I know the exact candidate.
The Universal Soldier by Buffy Sainte Marie.
Brilliantly sung by First Aid Kit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xq831b2tPg
AWE NAW
BTW…I was a bit sniffy towards you the other week, apologies….dont even remember the jist of my rant,…im sure you were laughing anyway:)
Im sure that wont stop you from calling me a headcase though…hope not:)
HH
HRVATSKI JIM on 4TH MARCH 2016 11:00 AM
I was actually considering offering Donovan as an option.
I’m pretty sure he’s a Tim.
Oh well Green man.
At least you tried!
Of course you do Awe naw. Of course you do.
The Green Man says SACK THE Board on 4th March 2016 11:03 am
Have you been smokin’ da peace pipe?
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD
It was to do with you and BMCUWP continually conversing with the well kent trolls. ZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz………..
Luckily Susan Sarandon appeared in one of my dreams and appealed for you bhoys. :-)
HH
Philbhoy on 4th March 2016 10:59 am
Not worth bothering about , mate.
Always good for a laugh.
:-)
If there ever was a time for the players to show they support for the manager by giving 100% every game it is now if that does not happen we have to assume the manager has lost the dressing room.However the players should be professional at all times they are well paid and playing for a great club anyone who is found to be less than professional needs to be moved out there is no room for them at Celtic.H.H.
Captain Beefheart
The usual cut and thrust…the bhoys love annoying each other:)
Its is half the fun.
Just waiting for our old pal TD67 to pop by and call us for everything:)
HH
Right wing CQN’ers haha…….Ronny would soon turn them into non productive left wingers.
Anyhoo Inspiral Carpets and U2 on one clip……..make what you want from the songs.
http://youtu.be/SpXGdQ7pzmg
HH
Sydney Morning Herald, a left of centre newspaper?
“Historically, the SMH had been a conservative newspaper. It did not endorse the Australian Labor Party at any election until 1984 or at a state election until 2003.”
Since 1831
Lymnbhoy,
Think I would make target practice out of those two groups.
Anyway, your Ronny point made me chuckle.
BIG PEAT
I had a good laugh with PETEC and MAGS last night….loads of cracking gags, cheered me up.
Peace Pipe…yeah, helps me with writers block:)
Better than screaming…WHY at three in the morning:)
Works better.
HH
LYMMBHOY on 4TH MARCH 2016 11:08 AM
Glad you`re on mate.
Thanks for the ” Be In sport ” heads up.
All sorted today after email address changes etc. etc.
Thanks a lot.
Sorry Macjay, couldn’t resist!
I dont know if Ronny can survive as it appears the larger part of the Celtic support are against him staying.I however still believe if he wins the SPL and the Scottish cup there is a chance at Celtic for him.He has a tough task on his hands as the MSM have it in for him and the Celtic support are none to friendly.H.H.
Green piñata
You are too kind..
Stubbs in my opinion would not be worse than Ronny. He most probably would be similar in his philosophy but I suspect a bit more Celtic savvy . He’d be less likely to be bullied in to accepting players etc. he’d also command more respect from players given his achievements as a player.
However…
Id hope we aim higher. We can pay £1m+ to a CEO then we should be able to offer similar for a manager of real quality.
I don’t particularly want any SPFL managers but I’d say a few of them could do a better job. Neilson in particular being one to watch.
BIG PEAT
Off the top of my head, i seem to recall this one.
‘I bet Dan Brown is researching the PLC as we speak.
Huge scope for a best-seller.
Hidden Tunnels, Revolving Walls, False Doors…..And thats just in PL’s Office:)
HH
ANTIPODEAN RED on 4TH MARCH 2016 11:10 AM
Sydney Morning Herald, a left of centre newspaper?
“Historically, the SMH had been a conservative newspaper. It did not endorse the Australian Labor Party at any election until 1984 or at a state election until 2003.”
Since 1831
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Fairfax left of centre.
Murdoch`s Australian right of centre ( code for reasonable )
“It did not endorse the Australian Labor Party at any election until 1984 ……”
And has endorsed them ever since.
Precisely why I stopped buying it. :-)
So we have white Europeans in places like Australia (nothing personal) making judgements on refugees? I wonder how the aboriginal people in places like Australia feel about colonisation?
Sure, they probably feel honoured to have our higher moral standards and diseases and quaint customs thrust upon their society.
I think that the move by The Native American Council to offer ‘…a partial amnesty to 220 million undocumented whites ‘ in the United States is very generous.
Isn’t it strange that some feel that their culture only brings progress and prosperity to the world and yet they forget some of the realities.
Captain Beefheart
Should’ve listened……both relevant to our ongoing situation sadly.
HH
macjay1
Your welcome as always.
HH
ANTIPODEAN RED on 4TH MARCH 2016 11:13 AM
Sorry Macjay, couldn’t resist!
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Love it,mate.
The Glasgow pub culture that I miss.
Called to account. Why not?
Course , there`s always the wan that takes it all too seriously.
Joe Filippis Haircut on 4th March 2016 11:15 am
Joe, I am at this stage absolutely certain, Ronny has lost the dressing room. I’m almost certain that he has lost the confidence of the board. I know for a fact that he has lost the confidence of the fans.
BIG PEAT
This gag was to my pal Petec…. we were talking about the film ‘End of Days’
‘I tell you what mate, how Arnold Schwarzenegger got away with throwing Satan off that Skyscraper, i will never know’
HH
clogher celt on 4th March 2016 11:20 am
Any specific white European you`re referring to?