It is nonsense to talk about Hampden Hoodoos, Celtic’s five defeats there since Neil Lennon became manager have been a result of poor performances, not superstition (fighting the urge to mention two last minute penalty decisions). Celtic were unquestionably the stronger team on four of those five occasions, arguably all five, but they have been tactically out-thought at the national stadium time after time.
We are vastly stronger than Dundee United but once the whistle goes tomorrow, unless we can match them for hunger, arrest the defensive lapses which have blighted us all season, and find the key to breakdown what will be a tight defence, there is no reason to believe the outcome will be any different than when we faced a weaker St Mirren.
Shortly before that St Mirren defeat I said we were not playing consistently to win the treble we were short odds for. Consistency hasn’t improved much since, which is why you are hearing talk coming out of Lennoxtown about this being the biggest game of the season.
It’s double time….
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2½ hours to kick off and cannie wait ;-)
16 roads
Apologies for my computer skills .
Someone posted this a few months back on here and it fully endorses what you say about Shortbread.
Go to youtube and type in “David Begg Commentries”
Notice the difference in him describing a hun goal to ours. (2-2 broonie game)
HH
Anyone driving to Hampden, be aware of parking restrictions around the stadium.
Dont get a ticket like I did- see map attached.
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=3703&p=0
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Moonbeams WD. Kano 1000 \o/ Supporting Neil Lennon 100%. Champions. C’mon Wee Oscar.
10:04 on
14 April, 2013
If it wasn’t for the kids it would be very unlikely that I’d be at Hampdump!!!
MWD
Moonbeams..
Jinks was on Earlier saying the ‘Family Type’ don’t Sing..:-(
Summa of DobbingJinksCSC
Uhuhuhuh,
Even when he’s being satirised, Jabba is still one creepy individual :((
We’ll we’re going anyway…………. Frank McGarvey’s header, Dixie Deans rollover. George Connnelly waltzing round Grieg to slot home, Macca’s winner, Mark McGhee’s bundled beauty.
Any Celtic win CSC
For years I`ve been saying this Scottish Cup is of no importance.
And the other Scottish Cup is of no importance.
Can`t wait for kick-off 9.30 Oz time.
Just back from hamdump
“1 adult and 1 child ticket”
“no child tickets, they’re all £23
“ram it”
Henr1ck
Our perceived acquiescence in Ogilivie remaining in situ irks me greatly …
FFM – Cracker! :) Thanks mate. Billy No’Well should do a remix of that Cranberries song,Zombie it’s called.They could slow it right down,make it trippy!
Were any of the Hibs players booked yesterday for running to celebratecwith their fans…?…. Wonder what will happen today…??
Any zombies in the mo-fo house this beautiful day,say yeh! Any zombie lurkers in the place? It’s in your head,in your head…ZOMBIE ZOMBIE ZOMBIE! Haw haw haw as they say in Glesga.
….PFayr @ 10 07..
Regan trotted that guff out at the same time as football commentators , football pundits , studio experts and football journalists across Europe were describing Thomson’s performance as disgraceful , disastrous and supportive of the cynical belief that UEFA have an agenda re who gets to progress in UEFA competitions.
voguepunter
09:53 on
14 April, 2013
Art of War
Have had an auto car for last ten years, my wife has nerve end problems in her
feet and using clutch is very painful.
Go for it ,fuel in a Note should use 3-4 mile extra a gallon but a lot more relaxing to drive.
Permanent lurker here. I got an auto last year, also, probably for the same reason – Peripheral Neuropathy – not nice.
16 roads
:)) Brilliant, tons of them :))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYXIhxBPvpQ
:)))
Loved this song as a wean :))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Kb7rbUfHs
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macjay1 for Neil Lennon
10:14 on
14 April, 2013
For years I`ve been saying this Scottish Cup is of no importance.
And the other Scottish Cup is of no importance.
Can`t wait for kick-off 9.30 Oz time.
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MacJay..
Can You Please do Aussie..Live-Updates so We All know if Celtic score in the First 15Mins..When the Games Starts at 9:45pm..
Summa
Ps..Did You put the Clocks back 15Mins last Week..:o))))))
FFM – Billy No’Well is a genuis lol
:)
Bendigo
Aye mate,here’s me thinking she was just the complaining type:O)
HH
Bendigo – aye the wife having some problems with her hands so the less work they do the better.
She used to be able to slap me across the chops with some force if I had been out of order, nowadays she has to rely on the old stinging tongue.
Which is quite effective, but not as sore.
I see that both MWD and me have went for 3-1 today. If that’s your line I’d change it:-)
Best way to deal with the zombie i reckon.Don’t get angry with them,just point your finger at them and laugh at them and say – You are a sevco zombie!
Oh When the Celts go up, to lift the Scottish Cup,
We’ll be there, We’ll be there.
Off to 11 o clock Mass in St. Peter & Paul’s, then into match mode. COYBG
SoT
Nothing matters other than their own opinion of themselves …..joke
One hun went to mow,went to mow a meadow…
PfAyr at 0900..
Re: Green/Whyte.
My feeling is they have fallen out. Whyte thought he had a deal, but was “shafted” (as Green said).
The role of D&P is unclear. They were supposed to be Whyte’s men but have they wittingly or unwittingly helped Green shaft Whyte?
Voguepunter, Art of War
Thankfully, mine has improved a lot – got it from an illness and the resulting medication 2 years ago. Anyone who has it deserves a lot of sympathy.
Hebcelt,
Houlyerwheesht has dropped me his number….email me at msincent@yahoo.co.uk and I’ll send you it.
Hail Hail
Estadio
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Celtic back league reconstruction proposals
By: Laura Brannan on 14 Apr, 2013 09:00
AHEAD of Monday´s meeting of SPL clubs, Chief Executive Peter Lawwell has re-iterated Celtic´s position with regards to the league reconstruction vote.
The Club has given careful and considerable thought to the proposal of a 12-12-18 league structure and has maintained Celtic´s decision to vote for the change.
Speaking ahead of tomorrow´s meeting, Peter Lawwell said the proposed changes would bring huge benefits to Scottish football.
“We are coming to the end of the process and it´s either change or the status quo,” the Chief Executive explained. “When you look across over the wall, if it doesn’t happen, then what is the flip side? And the flip side is it stays the same. That, to me, is not palatable.
“From Celtic´s point of view, come Monday night if it doesn’t go through, we´ll be disappointed because we put a lot of work into it and we see it as the right thing for the game.
“It would be unfortunate for the longer term interests of the whole game in Scotland as it would be a huge opportunity lost.”
He continued by outlining the reasons why the Club is backing the proposals, explaining how these will benefit the greater good.
“Firstly, we are very, very close,” he continued. “And we felt it was unanimous, up until recently, that this should be taken forward.
“The second reason is because we think it is right for the game. It´s not perfect but it´s the best available. The reason we think that is because it gives the one body which is a positive. It gives redistribution to the SFL which actually transforms, financially, the majority of the SFL clubs.
“And it also provides more meaningful games and that I think we can see even in the last week. The last three times we went to St Mirren there were 6,000 there. Nine thousand were at the Ramsden´s Cup final, so too at Partick Thistle against Morton, and St Mirren also took about 17,000 to Hampden.
“When there is something to play for, when there are meaningful games, the fans come out. It will give more meaningful games and therefore more attraction to the fans. Therefore, more attraction to broadcasters and therefore more attraction to sponsors.
“It will also give us stability. We´ve been at this for three years and we´ve never come as close to an agreement. I think stability is vital. If we get two or three years´ stability it gives the league credibility and something back to our broadcasters and sponsors. In football, stability is everything.”
Peter Lawwell was disappointed to learn of St Mirren´s position towards the proposal but is hopeful all other clubs can work together to take the game forward.
“We´re disappointed there appears to be some positions changed in recent weeks but we respect the right of every club to have their own vote,” he said. “We believe in the voting structure for the protected items because these are huge decisions with huge implications.
“We respect the fact they have to do what is right for them but we have to take into account what is right for Scottish football. We respect the right but we need to understand the reasons for clubs would want to vote against this.”
Summa
Gonna leave you all in peace now. Have a brilliant day everybody. Celtic For the Final. Slan. :)
Art of War
I’ve had an automatic for a few years now
Don’t know about petrol consumption …..very easy to drive tho
Off oot to get soaking wet, will be well worth it if we get a victory, any type of victory, being in the final is all that matters today.
If you’re in the pub or at home watching, stay warm and dry!;-)
COYBIG.
What’s the licencing laws on a Sunday since the SNP changed things? Can I buy a 6 pack just now, or do I need to get a non-catholic to do it for me??
….pfayr
09:57 on
14 April, 2013
“overpaid incompetents” …….. I would describe them differently ….LOL
….PFayr
Many Europeans find it intriguing that incompetent Scottish Officials keep getting big European games . 16 UEFA 2013 quarter final games —— 2 of them given to Scottish incompetents . . They are publicly wondering why .
What is Gilmour’s problem with reconstruction?
Or has Green beguiled him .:-)
2 hours……
Independent investigation .why go to that length . Just forget about it . No one else is bothering . We can do as we like .
Hampden Hoodoo ? Sshhmoodoo…..for me. We have two things to worry about and only two , complacenecy and the MIB`s .
Regan`s defence of Thomson was accurate , because Thomson was let down by two linesmen primarily., doesn`t defend his performance in the San Siro though. Regan`s silence over Sevco is indefensible, once gain he is being pulled along with events waiting to do what he is told.
It won`t be Hampden in the sun for me (or anyone) as I am having the old fellow over as I have reinstalled Sky for a month. We have never watched Celtic win on telly for years I am ashamed to say, just bad luck I hope and not a hoodoo.
`MON THE CELTS!!