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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Donny 2.35
Fingertips
Cannae get beat.
13:45 Newbury
Lexi’s Boy
HH.
The Last Samuri 3.45 Doncaster
Apologies DIM SAM my delection is also
THE LAST SAMURI 3.45 Don good luck
14.50 Newbury – Wells de Lune
Happy Punting
FLEAGLE1888
COSYCORNERBHOY nap today is
EXMOOR MIST 435 Newbury
Mine will follow…
Bennys Mist 3:25 Newbury
The Organist 3.10 donc
Lads, today’s nap :
Fast Track (3.40 Lingfield)
fleagle1888
Shotavodka
2-15 Newbury pls
Gl
Doncaster 3:45 THE DRUIDS NEPHEW.
Good luck everyone.
Bennys Mist in the 3:25 at Newbury.
T4
DUNGANNON 415 Lingfield.
FLEAGLE1888
If you are struggling to do the usual Cheltenham compy as you are on holiday,I can perhaps help.
On holiday myself,so can compile the results.
Only problem is my plans for Gold Cup Day means the final results may be somewhat delayed!
Other than that,more than happy to help.
Urban moon 5:15 Stratford for me
Hail hail
Pineau De Re 2.15 Newbury
HH
FORCEFUL APPEAL ..2-30 LING
DROP OUT JOE 3:45 Doncaster…
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
St Charles 2.50 at Newbury please
Saint Charles 2.50 Newbury
Little Jon .Newbury.3.25.
Afternoon Bhoys
Sir Anthony Browne
5:10 Newbury.
Welcome Bach
Stratford 1715