Ross County are a point off a European spot, a gap that has been narrowing for months. Their last six games have seen wins over St Johnstone, Motherwell, St Mirren and Aberdeen, a draw with Hearts and a solitary defeat, at Celtic Park.
County were points adrift at bottom of the table as recently as December, having picked up just three points from their opening 10 games. They are now a team on what looks like an inevitable march to European football next season. So yes, we have a proper job to do on Sunday.
In the event Celtic emerge from season 2021-22 as champions, two added-time goals at Dingwall can be regarded as having an enormous bearing on the outcome. In December, with Celtic drawing 1-1 and reduced to 10 men, Tom Rogic dinked a cross high into the County six-yard box, where Anthony Ralston rose, salmon-like to head home in the 97th minute of play.
Celtic went into that round of fixtures four points behind, the prospect of further slippage felt ominous with so many difficult fixtures ahead. The remarkable recovery told us lots about this group of players and their never-say-die attitude.
The other significant game at Dingwall was, of course, Newco’s visit there a month later. I watched the highlights that night, County were poor, conceded three and could have shipped a few more. Newco should have won the game comfortably, but a combination of lax defending and dreadful goalkeeping kept the match alive until County conjured up a 96th minute equaliser.
History is made in moments like these. News that Josip Juranovic is missing for the game gives Anthony Ralston his Dingwall stage again, horses for courses, leaps to mind. Just as important will be the fitness of Giorgos Giakoumakis. The Greek scored his second hattrick of the season in the aforementioned recent County defeat to Celtic – another horse for the County course.
Expect the pitch to be hard, bumpy and probably trained on today. Defending will need to be assured, passing from the back will be more risky than normal. Still, Celtic will travel with a point to prove. Expect another away win.
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@Tom i’ll let you know tomorrow about 2.31 pm …
@Green ..Nothing inferior when the Hoops are worn…….
If you know your history……Put the baw in the back of the net
Take cheats out of the equation….Mr Einstein????? naw Mr Stein……
Enjoy the run in guys nervy times…..
H.H
DRAMBOWIE CELT
Seriously, when someone comments ‘post of the day/week/month’ it’s just a means of expressing appreciation of said post and is not to be taken literally.
As for previous posts you accuse me of ignoring, due to other commitments, ie living, I often spend 2 or 3 days away from CQN and rarely read back over the missed days unless there is a particularly interesting topic current.
Hail Hail
@Tom apologies if my post seemed directly at your good self……..
I was meaning the blog in general …Some lovely posts go into a black hole ??
i only get to see the news when i get the laptop off my grandson lol..So it’s catchup a lot of the time.
Anyhoo aff oot wae my lurcher……And annoy the golfers..
H.H
Ach before i go Ernie!!!! you could have made your point to Big j without the Dummy patter naw???
Alexander leaves all the hammer throwers on the bench
They’ll take anyone’s money canamalar
crc, Knoxy, Drew 1967 and both McCaffs still to predict on Superbru
ERNIE LYNCH on 23RD APRIL 2022 10:57 AM
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WHO are you to tell ME anything ?
Although its great to see the words ERNIE LYNCH and Dummy in the same post.
DRAMBOWIECELT
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Cheers mare, we must a few Beers asap.
ERNIE the CHUMP is NOT invited….along with any other Chumps on here.
HH Mate.
BIG JIMMY on 23RD APRIL 2022 11:49 AM
ERNIE LYNCH on 23RD APRIL 2022 10:57 AM
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WHO are you to tell ME anything ?
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No one was telling you anything.
It was a suggestion for your consideration.
I wouldn’t pay £6.5m for Jota.
I thought I made the point about Newton last night when commending him for having a good game.
If he was not such a bigoted little Bassa,he would be head and shoulders above the rest.
Unfortunately he is,so he is’nt.
I see the Holy Fire Ceremony in Jerusalem is being shown live by RT
According to the Record,at the time,
A new football chant was heard last night at Celtic Park which is bound to be copied in grounds all across Britain.The chant Celtic Cha Cha Cha,comes from the Brazil fans who first aired it at the World Cup.”
I have the original newspaper in a memorabilia book,back in Scotland.My son took it over.Checked for me this morning.Interesting ,book,really a large accounting ledger.Stated by my father,handed down.The programmes from the Coronation Cup,the 7-1 game,Lisbon,Milan finals.Lots of great older stuff my father collected.
I took it on in 1961.Really is a huge ledger from way back.Like something from Harry Potter.
Red card Balogan. Old Firm FC down to 10 men.
The referee’s a homer.
Balogun red card, out next week’s game
They will appeal which will be heard in the close season
1-1
Just turned game on 1:1
DESSYBHOY on 23RD APRIL 2022 12:33 PM
They will appeal which will be heard in the close season
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:)
Goodness
Hadn’t realised sevco were playing right now.
The season depends on what Celtic do
That said, it’d be nice if they dropped some points today.
A dire watch, back out to the sun😂
I would pay the money for Jota- he is by a mile- our most skilful player- and two weak games recently does not change that fact.
Wot time Huns pen?
D :)
If Old Firm FC don’t win today and Celtic win tomorrow, we officially win the league with a victory at Celtic Park a week tomorrow.
Clearest red card you’ll ever see.
GREENPINATA on 23RD APRIL 2022 9:48 AM
David 66,
I do not think you watched last night’s game with a neutral take on the referee.
I believe you had your opinion on Beaton prior to a ball being kicked.
If I am wrong, sorry.
Cheers and HH
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GP – you bet I formed my opinion before last night.
He should not be Refereeing any games if our league is about fair play.
Chase the devious bigot.
D :)
That was nice to tune in car after being out with dog …. a surprise for me … but i confidently predict a old firm pen in the second half.
Need to keep my self busy for an hour won’t be watching or checking for updates .
Motherwell need to be bold. If they sit in, they’ll deservedly get beaten.
Huns score 2:1
Motherwell are crap.
Balloongon no avail fur next week.
Hope all the Alexa tuners have a fruitful day sorting out the aul dears 👍😉🤣
“SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 23RD APRIL 2022 12:45 PM
I would pay the money for Jota-”
I assume you mean if you were Celtic you would pay the money? If that is not the case, you hide your vast wealth in a modest manner becoming of a fine chap like your good self.
Perfectly good tackle but ref gives a pen to Huns
Old Firm just got their soft penalty.
Surprise Surprise.
Cheatin Walsh doin his bit.
Rangers penalty. Who would believe it. Game over.
Great tackle by Mugabi. Penalty Rangers. Shocking refereeing.