Kilmarnock had a pretty ropy start to the season, defeats to Motherwell and Ross County coming either side of a win at Hamilton, but they travel to Celtic Park tomorrow on a run of three consecutive draws.
They will be confident of scoring (scored in five of their six league games while we’ve yet to keep a clean sheet), and there is the added incentive that if results to their way elsewhere, a win could see they jump to fifth, behind Celtic, Hearts, St Johnstone and Aberdeen.
Brendan Rodgers will have a few selection options to consider with Champions League duty coming up on Wednesday. For these two games we’re going to perm two from Toure, Sviatchenko and Simunovic in central defence, one of Dembele or Griffiths as striker, while Gamboa could make his Celtic Park debut tomorrow. I’m hoping for a straight back four against Manchester City.
The other big area of outfield competition in the team is for the right midfield berth. James Forrest and Patrick Roberts both make good cases for inclusion. Don’t be surprised to see them subbed for each other in each of our next two games.
I see a lot of confidence after the League Cup semi-final draw, pitting us against Newco next month. This game will be six weeks after the 5-1 drubbing at Celtic Park, when a vast chasm between the teams. I expect us to win, but I also expect a considerably more difficult time.
We had the run of the show earlier this month. Moussa Dembele mustn’t have been able to believe the space he got, something denied to him by more tactically aware teams like Alloa and Inverness.
We benefited from the capitulation of one central defender, Senderos, shortly after his partner was subbed as part of a tactical change. The sight of Joey Barton unable to get off the ground to intercept Mikael Lustig’s cross for Celtic’s fourth is unlikely to be repeated.
In short, Newco’s mistakes were so evident and avoidable they are bound not to be repeated. The semi-final will be a different game.
I’m not a conspiracy theorist about last night’s draw but the League Cup has been a financial lifeline to Newco, who were rewarded with large home attendances for earlier rounds, and will already be busy selling premium hospitality content for the semi-final. There could be enough income in this one to buy more Velcro for the roof.
Here we go again………
Hot on the heels of that magnificent news from Mary’s Meals that we will be feeding 650 school kids in Liberia for the next year, I’m running the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon for the Foundation on Sunday, 3 October.
We’re getting to that time of the year when the Foundation’s plans to assist those most chronically in need in our own community need to kick in. The winter challenges aid providers. It kills many poor and homeless.
If you can help, please do. There’s a MyDonate page here. Your money goes straight to the Foundation, where it will used quickly.
Thanks.
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MoonbeamsWD ‘Stand up on 15 for the GB’ on 23rd September 2016 10:05 pm
Just listened to Sutty V the pie muncher.
The most telling point was actually made by BFDJ – why did you need 2 body guards on gantry Chris?
I wonder if there is a pundit anywhere else in main land Europe who’s employer feels the need to employ 2 body guards for their protection at any ground?
Hunbelievable attempt to score a point based on your own clubs hatred and potential to attack a pundit doing his job.
MWD
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That was Specially Gift wrapped. The Whole World Can Now See what is going on in SCOTLAND. Well not really but Something happened in that radio piece.
Gangster
Big CS is quality, he even kept the door open for the HATER to join him sometime, Anytime, anywhere to talk like a Football Pundit.
Bo Selecta.
;))
Guy……@ 12.11
I really hope somebody has hacked you.
HH
And I really mean that BTW
GUYFAWKESAFOREVERHERO 12.11 A wee bit harsh there surely! An ill-conceived idea of a joke that didn’t work out as envisaged is hardly grounds for arrest unless,of course,you install a law that says you may offend somebody or anybody whilst going or coming or at a FOOTBALL match! Reminds me of seeing a lone ‘team oot of Ibrox’ supporter being arrested under said act yet not one Celtic fan complained! We all thought he was half-cut and didn’t know where he was anyway. As I said a bit harsh!
My goodness, is that the time – some of us may, or may not, have ParkRun in the morning. I don’t imgaine a single one of you clicked on any of my Gerry Rafferty links but, hey, I enjoyed listening tio them again. Sleep tight and BE NICE! x
I hate it when you get chased from the local squash club ;o) though it does give me the chance to post
Super Furry Animals – Run! Christian, Run! (Live on KEXP)
https://youtu.be/0R1fWGfiMFI
Bobby, I hope to make it.
My wife is in decorating mode at the moment so hopefully its all done by next Friday.
Just watched some of Martin Luther King’s freedom march speech. It still, after watching it hundreds od times. gets me . A man who stood up for what was right.
Thank goodness television coverage was available to show the scandalous and illegal actions of the police along with Southern white citizens against people fighting for their rights.
Its on the yesterday plus one channel currently.
Good night all and sleep well.
Its meant to be pouring down tomorrow but I can’t wait to see our team in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZY9oYSSjFI
Night Fever
HH
Cosy CB
Glad you got the parcel, was worried it had got lost, missed your post.
When you are over give me a bell and hopefully we can……….
Take care an God bless.
HH
Willie Nelson – Time of the Preacher
https://youtu.be/Mf1w66uijqU
TSOAL. Admittedly The first DL album is unpolished in parts and over ambitious in others … sad and happy … Wistful naive and wise beyond its years … Full of contradictions, hopefulness and cynicism like only youngsters can have. That rawness is what I loved about it. And crammed full of melody …I was probably 20 when it came out and It will always remind me of what it felt like to be 20. Magical album for me
Transplants
https://youtu.be/TuWuoOX0yis
Gary Moore – Still Got The Blues
https://youtu.be/4O_YMLDvvnw
MWD
My sister and my 13 year old niece could have done with security at Doomdome last Saturday in RC colours to support their son and big bro. Subjected to the usual papish, fenian insults. My sis born in Partick, told me her favourite put down was tarrier teuchter.
HT
For some strange reason you attract a wee bit of hostility on these pages, for one, I will never know, you’ve helped a young Hamilton fan with the OB act, left yourself open to help whoever, but yet some have a dig (not too mention being the biggest Celtic ticket tout on the go) …. Keep doing what you are doing as your doing far more than the lot of us put together, let the cheap shots come and go, hope you and the Minx have a great weekend next week in Dundee……
Cosy Corner Bhoy on 24th September 2016 12:24 am
Yes, you’re correct, no problem with anything you said there.
Scotland needs more Chris Suttons and German nephews is all I can say
Gerryfaethebrig on 24th September 2016 12:37 am
HH
SpiritofArthurLee ,
Thank you , may your 240s forever turn into 241s my boring friend. Katanga
I think it is Time
Time to go Derek
Mags…
Hope you are well, was a bit frightened by your Charlotte post the other day, scary stuff, makes the Brig feel civilised……… (When the bawnds aren’t strolling)
Nafos
Just stick to being a fairy godmother as you will get plenty of gigs now the panto season is starting
xxx
Maggie ,
Alles klaar ? Agree on both your points.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGKPX67xAwQ
SOAL,
Booooom, forgot what a multimedia fud you are
Nafos
But a great and bestest pal
XXX
NAFOS
Yer back, or are ye ?
HH
Started off with a few drummers,may as well finish with a couple
fancy a victory by three clear goals tomorrow and wee Jamesie to continue his fine start to the season by getting one of them HH
https://youtu.be/NO_fx1WshCA
Just turned on the TV and the Dublin Mayogame is on. Woo hoo
Fek it,another couple :)))
https://youtu.be/56sZOUPegUw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEhbsHD7IEY
GUYFAWKESAFOREVERHERO on 24TH SEPTEMBER 2016 12:11 AM
YOU are having a laugh. not unless
LEEWALLACESAFOREVERHERO
MIke
Enjoy
Bet you it ends up a draw
Mysticmegcsc
Kieran Tierney
Just recieved a text BFDJ has been sacked from radio Clyde for wrecking the toilets HH
MIKE IN TORONTO on 24TH SEPTEMBER 2016 12:20 AM
Sorry to miss your comment.
Beautiful early Spring morn in Sydney.
Gordon Lightfoot`s version was , for me , one of those killer tracks of the late `60s when many of us were mourning the loss of the Beatles.
I love so many of Gordon`s tracks. Sundown , Wreck 0f the Edmund Fitzgerald. The vocals and the guitar work.
Sorry to see he is now in bad health ………if still extant.
Almore,
if you get this in the norning good.
In my befuddled state last night I am sure ACGR invited me to Coias on Duke Street for a pre match scran, In my drunken state i couldnt even type on the keyboard, to reply
then again maybe i imagined this.
however,
my game plan was to get up to the kano bucketeers and offer my services on the day. so i wouldnt get to cafe anyways.
then a thought struck me,
why dont celtic plc, build a cafe at celtic park, but let the franchisebe run by the coias.
i thing this would be a win win.
keep it lit
frannyb67 on 24th September 2016 1:04 am
Just recieved a text BFDJ has been sacked from radio Clyde for wrecking the toilets HH
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Isn’t that Moronic Don’t ya think?
Joey Barton has the ear of Talksport
Chris Sutton has BT in his palm
The “media” up here are clinging on to a dinosaur (even though it’s a new dinosaur)
Everybody going tomorrow, enjoy
Fellow Celtic fans, good night and God bless, we live in good Celtic times