Celtic were careless in possession throughout this game but it would be wrong to suggest it was a lackadaisical performance, if anything the champions were hurried in possession when a bit more composure and patience was required.
The Dundee United goal came as a result of poor defending. United won a corner on Celtic’s right which was taken short before the cross came in. Scott Robertson met the ball 7 yards from goal and placed a header into the corner of the net giving Fraser Forster no chance.
Celtic enjoyed the majority of possession throughout the game but failed to make anything of it before going behind, however, Kris Commons soon sparked into life. On 29 minutes Gary Hooper knocked the ball down to Commons who fired in a shot which was deflected wide.
Commons then fed Hooper whose shot from 25 yards was spilled by Pernis in the United goal. The final seconds of the first half should have led to a Celtic goal. Commons’ shot from outside the box was saved by Pernis but United could not clear the chance and when the ball broke back to Commons he fired a cross along the six yard line which Anthony Stokes completely missed with an empty goal in front of him.
The second half was most notable for the procession of ineffective cross balls Celtic threw into the Dundee United box. With Charlie Mulgrew playing in central defence his delivery from wide positions was badly missed.
Tony Watt replaced Stokes at half time and immediately stirred things up, forcing Pernis into a good save from a header soon after the break. Within a minute he forced another save which Pernis could only parry.
While Mulgrew was missed on the wing he twice blocked shots which could have put United two ahead. MacKay-Steven crossed for Jon Daly who was denied by Mulgrew while late in the game the Celtic defender halted a Jonny Russell effort.
Gary Hooper put Celtic’s best chance of the game inches wide after Kris Commons (again) linked play to set him up for a shot inside the box.
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stairheedrammy. Well said fella.H.H.
JoeFillipi…
Wait and see…
HH
Paul67
Happy birthday fae me & the maestro family. Hx2
Where were we before TV money came in?
I do believe we were doing okay.
I pay good money for all sorts of things Celtic. Always will.
I will pay to watch The Bhoys play anywhere outside of Ipox.
But I will not pay money to benefit a NewCo ensconced in their self-preening corruption at the bigotdome.
I’m off before I say something incredibly stupid instead of the usually stupid!
I feel ire rising the longer I think about Thug F.C.
That’s the effect of their toxicity.
Coorslad,
have you spoke to Tri coloured ribbon lately,
havent seen him on and was wondering how his good
lady was getting on
So whats going to happen in the next week or so?
Are Celtic gonna “stand up and be a man”?
or are they gonna continue with the battered wife syndrome.
“I’ll take a kickin every weekend as long as he pays for
the groceries for me and the weans.”?
bunburybhoy. Thats exactly what I will be doing at present I am only expressing my opinion as others are.We will wait and see.H.H.
Joe Fillipis Haircut
I first bought a season ticket when they brought the beast in to start spending all that money they didnt have. I just felt I should do my bit to help our club who obviously couldnt compete financially. Celtic have done nothing wrong here- so why should we punish them?
Margaret…
Really sad comment….
gordybhoy64 on 6 May, 2012 at 16:43 said:
Was just saying the same myself,I asked in the bar last week,He wasn’t in for the game.Heard then he was over in Scotland..
Have you ever been battered Margaret and kept it together for the weans?
Margaret McGill on 6 May, 2012 at 16:45 said:
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dear god…
Stairheedrammy. Fella I am not punishing Celtic as you say they have done nothing wrong.What I am not prepared to do as I suspect many thousands of others are not prepared to do is waste my money and time following a corrupt Scottish football scene.Over at Ibrokes they have been cheating for years and yet no apology comes from them.They are the peepil and we should bend over backwords to see a Newco Rangers in the SPL as Scottish football needs them well if thats the case they can do it without me. H.H.
NegAnon2
Tell them your a numpty and ask them for directions to Ibrokes :)
Coorslad,
i would normally here from his brother in law if he was over but
havent heard anything,in saying that i am lying low just now
in training for the 5 a sides in june
Pure time!!!
Margaret i empathise with your analogy
bunburybhoy on 6 May, 2012 at 16:50 said:
Nope.
I thought I would try and reduce the situation to its most palpable analogy
for the self flagellists
Seems to work.
Paddysmarket on 6 May, 2012 at 16:29 said:
Well said Hail! hail!
Joe- I understand your point but I couldnt stop supporting the tic, and anyway I’d either need to take up golf or spend every weekend with the wife? So its Hail, Hail…………
Gordybhoy64,the bar was very quite without him last week,for some strange reason there wasn’t a big crowd in for a big game..A lot of the closet man u fans were keeping their money to go out on Monday to watch them..looking forward to the 5’s in June,Ireland play on the Sunday in the Euros..
I will have my season ticket next year and I will follow Celtic although I understand the feelings of those who wont.I don’t believe we ever stood a chance of justice because we never have in this country (paranoia) and never will.I keep going back to wee Fergus,”everyone wants to see a strong Celtic but not too Strong.”That’s what we’re up against and the goalposts will always be moved for them.
Stairheedrammy. I would not expect you to give up supporting Celtic its up to every individual supporter to make up his or her mind all I was saying is that the football authorities should think long and hard before they elect a Newco.Rangers to start up in the SPL.I honestly believe we are at a genuine cross roads for Scottish football and the decision has huge importance.H.H.
Coorslad,
first i have heard of Tracys being quiet,we are over on the friday
and back on the monday of the 5s so will catch the croatia game
over there,hope we can catch up for a beer
Margaret…
Anything to make a point and show how clever you are,eh?
and the self flagellation people(battered wives) probably don’t know or care how clever you are being?
This is a web site foe Celtic fans.
You disgust me.
This is decsecending into a “I`m A bigger/better Tim than you are” debate.
Although I fear the worst and have heard that The Herald article today is very accurate, I would still hold out hope for a swinging punishement on the EBT`s being still in the mix.
What I would like to hear is a basic apology from Minty, No Surname et al , will we hear it ? Will we feck.
We hear comments like , “yes we should be punished, but only a wee one thanks” “it`s all Whyte`s fault” . Never a straightforward , “we have been caught, sorry, we deserve all we get” Not only are they short of shame, they are deep in denial and have the self awareness of David Brent.
web site…sory
bunburybhoy on 6 May, 2012 at 17:07 said:
Thanks. You’re very welcome!
“swinging punishment”?? my mother always said hanging was too good for them.
I would not expect the board to comment until any decisionshavebeen made.
To date was has happened (fact) is Rankers have gone bust, they have been deducted 10 points, they have been banned from signing over 18 year old players for 12 months and there is a cowboy ( in more than one sense) being allowed to look at them to see if they are worth buying as a going concern ( wonder what the answer will be).
Based on above, what is there for our board to comment on at this moment in time and why are true Celtic fans so keen to punish Celtic by withdrawing finance from the club they love?
Gordybhoy64,we sure will,Only problem is I have Vmhan Coming to stay with me,so you will have to put up with him aswell..
bunburybhoy on 6 May, 2012 at 17:07 said:
No wives were battered or children starved in the production of this analogy.
Ha!
Just used…
No chance Margaret you crossed a line there and it aint funny or clever
Coorslad,
never met a cqn contributor before,and i get two for the
price of one,must say am fair looking forward to the weekend
On my way back from Dundee with the good ole Spirit of Freedom CSC and I look in to see that the same debate continues.
Next year those of us who chose to support Celtic will do so and those who chose not to support Celtic won’t.
Simples really.
bunburybhoy on 6 May, 2012 at 17:15 said:
too close to home and too near the bone?
Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain
http://blogs.channel4.com/alex-thomsons-view/time-leadership-scottish-football/1392
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