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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BFDJ
wrecks toilets by the size of his shits
macjay1 for Neil Lennon,
How are Celtic gonnae get Tom fitter?
I Don’t think his Core Fitness is there, he is such a Fantastically talented player as well.
TSOAL
I’ll take that bet. :)
Mac jay … As you say, a great songwriter, and One of my favourite voices (like honey). He’s still kicking …
Gerryfaethebrig on 24th September 2016 1:10 am
Remember GFTB – Joey doesn’t do Walking away. ;))
Sleep Well Great Celt.
FRANNYB67,
He should’ve been sacked for his nervy,quivering voice..
Big Sutty put him in his place..
His answer..everybody’s entitled to their opinion..means..”ah don’t know how to answer that”..
Charlatan…haha.
Mumford & sons – Phoenix Park – Galway girl – Dublin 14th July 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jakMVabPDpM
Saint Stivs
Mon the bucket bhoys and ghirls.
Mon the generous Celtic support.
Fill every bucket please.
Saint Stivs says SACK THE BOARD on 24th September 2016 1:10 am
BFDJ
wrecks toilets by the size of his shits
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Come on, he isnae that Bad.
:D
Macjay … I forgot to mention that KT is back in Sydney at the moment … ill be expecting you to let me know if she is causing any trouble. :)
Steve Earle – The Galway Girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5EWTBZHyiM
Delaneys Dunky,
Whats the collection G?
Petec
I met BFDJ once abroad wi my 4 weans in assorted Celtic strips. He is a fake.
MIKE IN TORONTO on 24TH SEPTEMBER 2016 1:19 AM
Macjay … I forgot to mention that KT is back in Sydney at the moment … ill be expecting you to let me know if she is causing any trouble. :)
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Sorry , mate.
K.T. ? Your wife. ?
Celtic Noo – Be There
Petec
Let the weans see the Bhoys.
Like the old lift ower wi class.
Delaneys,
Check under that Celtic Hood?
Vrooom VRRRRRROOOOOMMMMMM.
PETEC on 24TH SEPTEMBER 2016 1:12 AM
macjay1 for Neil Lennon,
How are Celtic gonnae get Tom fitter?
I Don’t think his Core Fitness is there, he is such a Fantastically talented player as well.
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I disagree that Tom needs fitness or that he is slow.
Tom is unhurried and has ” quick feet. “…From his Futsal days ?
His regular substitutions may well relate to his exceptionally long spell of outs thro` injury….Groin , I think.
Maybe they just don`t want to push it or him.
Kano Buckets.
HH
macjay1 for Neil Lennon,
You may be right.
He is a Brilliant player to watch, the ba’ is glued to his feet at Times.
Celtic.
notafanofSoAL on 24th September 2016 12:51 am
Alles klaar :)
Macjay. Yes, The better half. I was kidding.
there are tunes adopted over time,
i loved the fields of atheryne on the wolftones tape on the greenock shammy bus.
even more i love grace,
now i want the Green Brigade to go all
oro se do bheatha bhaile
as soon as they sing a song in a natural language, the walls of hunnery will come tumbling down
Halking Teads
anyways, them vatersay bhoys, barra keeps it lit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VfoxVGO-mk
C’mon the CELTIC
☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘
Welcome oh woman who was so afflicted,
It was our ruin that you were in bondage,
Our fine land in the possession of thieves…
And you sold to the foreigners!
Oh-ro You’re welcome home,
Oh-ro You’re welcome home,
Oh-ro You’re welcome home…
Now that summer’s coming!
Gráinne O’Malley is coming over the sea,
Armed warriors along with her as her guard,
They are Gaels, not French nor Spanish…
And they will rout the foreigners!
Oh-ro You’re welcome home (x3)
Now that summer’s coming!
May it please the King of Miracles that we might see,
Although we may live for a week once after,
Gráinne Mhaol and a thousand warriors…
Dispersing the foreigners!
Oh-ro You’re welcome home (x3)
Now that summer’s coming!
CELTIC
Celtic
Celtic
Finbar Furey – Online exclusive performance at The Imelda May Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K-5NCGTVPc
MIKE IN TORONTO on 24TH SEPTEMBER 2016 1:31 AM
Macjay. Yes, The better half. I was kidding.
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Absoluely gorgeous morning in Sydney.
Meanwhile out West of N.S.W. evacuating a town because of floods.
A land of extremes.
I love that about this country.
Johnny Cash – I Wished I Had Someone To Love Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfcAev1fXyI
Respect the Res 12
I was a Doubting Thomas. I wish I knew nothing about anything to be honest, left to be Blissfully unaware. I don’t have that luxury now. :((
G’Night Celts
Praise The Lord Almighty always.
TET,
Going to dip my toe back in , it’s starting to get interesting again.
Johnny Cash & June Carter – Jackson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyCOtV6amp0
Macjay. I’ve only really been around Sydney and Newcastle, but It was lovely. I am hoping to get back next summer
St stivs. How ya doing? You are up late. I’m having dinner with Dan and waheeda tomorrow. She is already planning her next trip back!
could be in toronto
Rod Stewart – You’re in my heart (live 2004 RAH)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTFKPdWw1Gc
St Stivs
An earlier June Carter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjCoKslQOEs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GByyGL2AoFY
St stivs
Wasn’t sure I understood your post … Did you mean you may be coming over to TO? If so, it Would be great to meet up. When are you thinking?