Yes, the Filip Benkovic’s goal should have stood and we really should learn to convert penalties, but Celtic did not cause Motherwell sufficient alarm to make the points safe before a late equaliser. This was our fifth consecutive game away from Celtic Park in an intense period for the players. It was also the first game after Sundays’ cup final party, the chance of points being dropped was high.
We have not looked so pedestrian since……… the last time Scott Brown and Olivier Ntcham started. I’m not sure what conclusions to draw from this, if any. Ryan Christie delivered again. His impact on the team since late October has been incredible, without him, you would be feeling slightly less easy about our position.
Brendan Rodgers rested James Forrest, Mikael Lustig, Scott Sinclair, Odsonne Edouard and Tom Rogic from the starting line-up. Despite the result, I still think this was the right decision. Salzburg have this midweek off and face bottom of the Austrian table Admira on Saturday.
They will arrive in Glasgow next week fully rested with only one game to go before a two month winter break. With a 14-point lead in the league, they will be resting no one against Celtic. The Austrians are likely to be the strongest team we face this season and if we are to have any chance against them, we need to be as physically prepared as they are.
The ‘Always play your strongest team’ mantra just weakens your strongest team for when you really need it. This month’s priorities were the League Cup Final, Salzburg, the visit to Ibrox and the visit to Pittodrie, in that order. We should be utilising the squad on other occasions.
Kilmarnock top of the league in December is noteworthy. They will not finish the season within 10 points of the top and, in all likelihood, their stay will last no more than three days, but this is a remarkable overachievement by a team who found their managerial maestro. They also lost their best player to Celtic in the summer. Credit where due.
Celtic Foundation letter from Santa
As part of this year’s Christmas Appeal, the Foundation have arranged a letter from Santa to be sent to any child (or good adult) you know. For a £5 donation the recipient will receive a letter signed by Santa, the signature of their favourite Celtic player, their name, age and what they would like for Christmas.
You must know someone who would like this, even if what they want for Christmas is another 1-5 win at Ibrox. Details here.
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I would hope that Celtic at least publicly back Scott’s condemnation of the abuse.
H.H
Gene- agree,but the Trappist Monks who run our Club will revert to type……
Apparently there is a new article
Gene
Hello there :-)
Fair point.maybe the Twitter surge,brought on by the tweet will(hopefully) shine a light on such ignorance.(some good does happen on modrinmeejah..
Celtic do plenty in this field,and I would argue back Scott Sinclair if need be, the sfa tho are a different degree of mason,as am sure you’ll agree.they fail imo to tackle racism in Scotland,verified weekly by the howls of seething hatred from fans of their ‘work’s team!
:-)
HH
Rumour we are refusing tickets for Sevco game
BADA BING
‘re tickets.
I hope that is the case.
HH
Celtic should refuse to handle tickets for Ibrox.
Many on here have argued, rightly, that the club have a duty of care for our support.
No one can seriously argue that the situation at Ibrox on the 29th will be anything other than a very dangerous one.
Should any Celtic fan wish to attend, then they should secure their own ticket, possibly via the Ibrox club, if Celtic refuse to accept them.
Didn’t get the sad news yesterday……..
Manchester’s finest.
https://youtu.be/-EEPvXlTUnU
Pete Shelley RIP
Neustadt Braw – Happy Birthday, have a great day
On a more sombre note my Uncle Davie who had been prayed for on the blog recently was laid to rest this morning, the funeral Mass being at St Patricks, Kilsyth.
HH
13:30 @ Aintree – Don Poli – NAP!
Good luck everybody. ? ?
15:15 Aintree
Captain Redbeard
HH…?
Aintree 240 Lady Camelot
Good luck everyone
1.30 Aintree Blaklion
Best of luck to all
Cheers GFTB
Forest Des Aigles 3:15 Aintree, good luck all.
Morning,DULCE PANEM 12.40 Wetherby,good luck.
Eight Till Late 2.45 Navan
Good luck to all
HH
Walk in the Mill
Aintree 1-30
Gl all
Mahlervous. 1 00. Aintree.
Poker Play 3.05 Chepstow
Good luck all.
Gun digger 2.10 navan
16/1 beat on the line last week… :-(
Wig Wam Wiggle
Wetherby 1310
Lollys Dream 20:45 Wolverhampton
Thanks again fleagle
Forest Des Aigles in the 3.15 at Aintree please HH
ANOTHER VENTURE 230C
Villiersdrop in the Wetherby 3 25 for me
Wolverhampton 6.15. Shawaaheq
Super Kid. 7:45 at Wolverhampton