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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ALMORE on 23RD SEPTEMBER 2016 7:04 PM
No worries, e-mailed you at Dublin hootenanny addy with details as I hadn’t seen the other posts. Sorry for sticking my nose in, was just trying to help mate.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
on 23RD SEPTEMBER 2016 7:01 PM
Passed a house with a party fire engine outside. You would like the driver.
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I take tha post was meant for ACGR ;)))
James Forrest tells us the difference
They sang the Billy Boys we sang the Bright Side of Life
BABASONICOS71,
I know. I need to be patient. ;))
I cannae wait howevaaaah to hear it. :D
Seems to me like a Total Shutdown of the nonsense that has been the Scottish Media, finally.
Big Chris was excellent at Leading the line for Celtic as a player.
Whitewash
TET,
Finally shook them all off and joined the ranks of the poachers.
ZGemma Star2csc
Come on Brendan. Get Celtic Rocking and Rolling.
LENNYBHOY
The RebelYell.com info is never sticking an oar in. It’s the rules!
Next Saturday a goer for you,BV for the match? Must be about your birthday too.
TET…
Chris says it as he sees it, just like we do on here and my god he didn’t pull punches tonight. About time someone did.:))))☘☘
Hope all is well your side, eventually I will meet up with yourself and your good lady. Hail Hail.
Sutton may be honest. That does NOT mean he is always right. Imo, he was well over the top with his criticism of Ronnie Deila. In Scotland that simply feeds the SMSM.
Personally, while I respect his contribution to Celtic on the field, I am thankful that he is not involved off that field with our team. His managerial career has left a lot to be desired.
Punditry is his strong suit. Let him stick to that. Then you can take him or leave him.
A humorous look at how Kenny Miller’s court appearance might go:-
Clerk of Court – “Please give your name and occupation”.
KM – “Kenneth Miller and I play for the famous Glasgow Rangers”.
The True Blue Sheriff, in an embarrassing attempt to build rapport with his hero, intervenes – “Striker?”.
KM – “I only slapped her a couple of times yer honour”.
Case closed.
Sutton and BFDJ on snyde the night.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=346203315717340&id=128569690814038&hc_location=ufi
Thom
I will admit you lost me there, in saying that these things are happening more and more nowadays.
HH
Sips
When he started I honestly thot he was joking, then he tore him a new ahole, a clasic, then Andy the hun put him in his place as well, was even better imo, hopefully soon mi amigo.
HH
PCS
A lot has been said about Sutton’s record at management, he kept Lincoln up, he obviously decided that management wasn’t for him, his replacement got them relegated, the myth continues :-)
HH
PARKHEADCUMSALFORD on 23RD SEPTEMBER 2016 7:18 PM
Sutton may be honest. That does NOT mean he is always right. Imo, he was well over the top with his criticism of Ronnie Deila. In Scotland that simply feeds the SMSM.
Personally, while I respect his contribution to Celtic on the field, I am thankful that he is not involved off that field with our team. His managerial career has left a lot to be desired.
Punditry is his strong suit. Let him stick to that. Then you can take him or leave him.
= = =
I’ll take him. ;)
Lennybhoy: No bother at all. That email addy is defunct now. I appreciate the effort you made.
Just made contact with him.
PARKHEADCUMSALFORD on 23RD SEPTEMBER 2016 7:18 PM
All we have ever asked of pundits and the media is balance and the truth, even an honestly held opinion.
Most of the Celtic support are not too precious and can take honest comment, even though it may hurt at times.
We even have some who criticise the club, for Heaven’s sake!!
We also have a club that can and does criticise elements of our support, whenever they feel it is warranted.
That is a right that cannot be practised at Ibrox, where they fear their own support and pander to them,at every turn.
As far as pundidtry is concerned, BT have the two best in the game, in Michael Stewart and Chris Sutton – both are knowledgeable and forthright.
CS v BFDJ
punditry v hunditry
I think we won’t see the regular 5-0 first half scores until after Christmas, as we have such a hectic schedule, make no mistake, they are coming….. Like a World Eclipse.
I’m on for the over 3.5 goals first half, ambitious at the moment I know, especially @ the meagre odds offered. I’d settle for 3-1 @ ht ;))
Parkheadcumsalford,
I hear what you are saying.
Chris, as you say, is doing well at what he is doing now.
Ronny is so VERY WELCOME @ Celtic Park.
Petec
Ronny = 4 & 5
By the way Kieran Tierney is now best prices 9/1 anytime goal scorer the morra with Corals, read your post on way to work this morning, I was thinking myself young KT is starting to unleash a few Darius Wydowcyck (dodgy spelling) strikes :-)
Margaret McGill on 23rd September 2016 3:26 pm
You’re spotting yourself to validate posts, I guess. What a rebel you are. On a scale of Dorus de Vries to Ronnie Simpson, how important was it that Petec knew where you were the day before you told him?
Have I missed something on the pages not clicked? Be honest, how likely is that?
“I’m disgusted with myself that I’m even talking to you”
BFSDJ
confirmation that he knew he’d been hammered
Gerryfaethebrig,
I reckon Kieran is the Standard going to come through now from Our own Home schooled Operation.
It takes a long time.
Tommy Burns a Visionary.
I cannae believe how rapidly young Kieran is Improving. This was mean’t to be the year he dipped….. LOL…
As I said earlier, Great to have the excellent player Mikael back, I thought we had lost him for good.
Come on the CELTS.
Woooooft, just heard Sutton.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 23RD SEPTEMBER 2016 7:17 PM
Yip the BV for me, you’d think it was named after me only for a missing letter ‘Y’. My Birthday was on the 18th August but you weren’t far out…:)
ALMORE on 23RD SEPTEMBER 2016 7:27 PM
No worries mate…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
bournesouprecipe on 23rd September 2016 7:40 pm
“I’m disgusted with myself that I’m even talking to you”
BFSDJ
confirmation that he knew he’d been hammered
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Did he say that?
Brilliant.
Get it online somebody Anybody, Everybody in the Funhouse.
GuyFawkesaforeverhero on 23rd September 2016 7:40 pm
He didnt believe me.Go back and click funk soul brother.
Sutton = Hunskelper
Derry city v Dundalk on RTE for anyone who has it.
Up the red army ✊
Thanks to alanmac on The Huddleboard for the link
Sutton vs BFDJ
Anyway, who cares about that? Not anyone.
Good luck to the Celts on Saturday, I’m not part of the occasion and it already feels strange. Family is moving on a generation tomorrow.
Son no.2 and nephew are using our two tickets. Hope they enjoy a dry hootenanny.
Celtic forever.
Petec….
When young KT was breaking through last season Ronny eased him in gently, think it was Dallas that pointed out to me that Ronny was playing him then resting him so there was no burn out, the wee mhan is the one player that every youngster should look up too…… Like many on here it’s great having players we love, but even better when it’s one of our own :-)
Although I love the fact that our Leigh still loves the Hibees…. He is also still one of us :-)
GuyFawkesaforeverhero,
I Believe Him, it makes a lot of sense to what he has posted. There is no drama whatsoever. There is no issue.
Celtic have to take care of Kilmarnock Tomorrow, it is Brilliant having a Ruthless Manager with so many Great Youngsters ready to come through.
The Sutton stuff is awesome, Big man called out for what he is, Rattled.csc
KLV
Margaret McGill on 23rd September 2016 7:47 pm
GuyFawkesaforeverhero on 23rd September 2016 7:40 pm
He didnt believe me.Go back and click funk soul brother.
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I was amazed at it Mags, I wasn’t sure if you were being Clever, as I said early, it makes so many of your posts make sense.
Talking heads
Respect Celtic Brother.
Petec
Its true. Just an amazing coincidence in life. Thank you.
Just heard the Sutton v Johnstone spat.
My mate said years ago the DJ would take the monkeys to win a trophy they weren’t playing in.
I think Sutton has just put my mate’s point in the public forum.
Margaret McGill on 23rd September 2016 7:47 pm
petec on 23rd September 2016 7:53 pm
Great. You’ve convinced me.
Middlesex do a PEDSter City. What would sports fans in UK cheer without Sky’s encouragement?
Quote of the night from BFDJ to Chris sutton
“you’ve had your 5 mins of nonsense, ill take over now”