I thought it was the emerging influence of Nir Biton as a central midfield influence who transformed Celtic against Hearts on Sunday; he looked that good. If anything, Celtic were better in his absence last night, more fluid, more incisive, against a better team.
It’s all about shape. The correct shape gives players time on the ball when they need it, allows them to look industrious, not static, and makes them difficult to counteract. The only two questions are: can we maintain it, and when was the last time a Celtic team controlled the ball like this?
Forget about trying to maintain this in Barcelona, that’s far too risky, but if we can play like this at Tynecastle and Fir Park we can do so anywhere else in Scotland. Don’t think we’ve played like this since the Centenary Season.
It’s difficult to interpret the vandalism at Fir Park last night. As Celtic fans we don’t have a point of reference for this stuff. “Had enough. Won’t be back at another away game”, was the verdict of a friend I spoke to, who has probably missed no more than 40 domestic away games in the last 40 years. The proportion of Celtic fans who would never vandalise seats is well above 99%, but there’s a new and unwelcome phenomenon in British football and Celtic have the best views in the country.
Getting back to more familiar ground, The Kano Foundation asked me to pass on this message:
“The Kano Foundation World Cup 2014 Predictor
Friends,
2013 has been a world class year for The Kano Foundation. We’ve had our first ever bucket collection, held our 3rd annual dance, welcomed groups from across Scotland, England and Ireland, and last but by no means least we will welcome our 2000th child to Celtic Park. All this would not be possible without your unwavering support.
As we move towards the new year, The Kano Foundation are always keen to continue our work while bringing you the fans new and exciting ways to support us. The fabulous prizes on offer at our Golf Day in September are just one example.
To keep up this form, we are delighted to announce a very special competition ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
We will be running a predictor competition unlike many others. At first reading our two part predictor is very similar to others where you enter the scores and winners for the 72 games.
However, we are also offering an unbelievable bonus prize fund of £10,000 for anyone who can correctly predict the outcome of all 48 group games . Yes, that’s correct – £10,000 to be shared amongst all entrants who can correctly predict the general outcome (winner or draw) for the all the group games.
In order to run both competitions we are asking entrants to make a one-off donation of £10. From the funds raised 50% will go as a donation to TKF with the remaining 50% available for prizes.
With just 100 entrants, not only can we raise a £500 prize fund for the predictor, we can also take over 200 kids to a game at Celtic Park. A tidy reward for a just few minutes brain effort!
All you need to do to enter is register you interest by email at:
wcpredictor@thekanofoundation.com Please include TKFWCPred as the email/paypal subject and tell us your user/team name so we can verify your entry. If you’ve not got enough room, enter as much detail as you can and tell us what you’ve done so we help.
Then make your payment into The Kano Foundation bank account (30-13-01 00989961 through Paypal or by sms by texting KANO11 £10 to 70070 – remember to include your name/email address.
Visit our predictor webpage (coming soon) to find more details and follow your progress
Once again, we hope we can rely on your support to make this predictor a success for us in terms of fundraising and for potentially making one of you £10,000 richer!
Thank You
The Kano Foundation”
Congratulations to the Celtic fans who run and support The Kano Foundation, our community is rightly proud of the. Register your interest by emailing: wcpredictor@thekanofoundation.com.
Less than one day to bid on bid on the charity auction for lunch at Cinc Sentis in Barcelona. Another bounty from the excellent reputation Celtic fans have. If you’re going out next week, treat yourself………
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iPaddy McCourt
You were having a go at the GB for waving a banner, weren’t you ?
Oldtim
Just read your post, glad you got sorted, you’ll be a happy bunny now, just get the Bob Marley on and kick back….jammin……
Corkcelt
Shame that you are taking a break, I don’t post as much now, will keep in touch thru FB
My pals bhoy was at the game last night and spoke to him today, he was near to where some Ned’s were breaking seats, he had a word and about ten or eleven of them threatened him. Very disappointed.
Turkeybhoy
You are correct, myself and my bhoy have noticed this element at a few away games we have been to.
Kikinthenakas
Gordon64,
Personally I thought we had good possession in the first half yesterday, but no penetration. The other 3 45s were quite good.
Celticmac @18.53
OMG what a prospect!
CQN Bolsheviks versus CQN Mensheviks!
As for the CQN Nihilists out there – it is the way forward…..but not for long! Boom boom (in a basil brush not a pyrotechnic kind of a way)
HH jamesgang
Didn’t we play wonderfully well this week?!?!?!?!?!
Just in case it had been forgotten…
HH
What does UTLR mean?
Dubaibhoy
Thanks for your reply.
I would agree with your summation.
HH
Gordon64
19:07 on 7 December, 2013
Completely off topic.
How well have we played in our last 2 games ?
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I only watched the 2nd but I think we are Witnessing a new Jock Stein.
My End Times jibber jabber that will permeate the blog over the next few years will open Minds… but if Minds remain closed. Yeshua will be back when we Win the most corrupt.
We can delay things…..
We are not suited to being Globally Dominant. Luke to the sky when we are.
Eh the Celtic Soccer Crew are most definitely not responsible for any violence etc attributed to Celtic in the last 10 years. Certainly nothing that’s been in the media.
Just caused a wee bit of commotion on FB…
Some Huns commenting on winning 20 in a row….how brilliant they are…..
I have just posted….it’s like a university graduate going back to primary1 and boasting how they are the cleverest in the class…not going down too well….
Kikinthenakas
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
19:16
You make sure that mad minx still jibbers away still on CQN.
I wasn’t even aware that Sevco were playing today.
That is how insignificant they are.
Kickinthenakas,
Thanks for the response.No response from the ones on here condemning the GB without proof,and without a clue about what really went on.Not one of them have stopped to think”Have the GB been guilty of this behaviour before”No.Just jump on their anti GB platform.
Celtic casuals?.Who?.Naw I dont believe that,it was the GB.
The MSM dont have far to look for allies.In my opinion Celtic must take some responsibility for this episode.Away tickets should be vetted a lot more.This mob are getting tickets to every away game.The people sitting in the directors box must see their behaviour.
Kikinthenakas. You are very bhad. Keep up the good work!
HH jamesgang
Kik_easy tiger!!! Just remember you can’t run if they come calling!! Hope you are well and recovering and hope to see you at a game very soon or a wee cqn Xmas or new year swally-hh
Turkeybhoy
Motherwell were selling tickets for the Celtic end all week with no ID required, I am not sure what the situation is with other clubs who sell direct to the supporters.
Kikinthenakas
Dan Supporting Wee Oscar ~ 18.57hrs.
Respectfully I can not agree.
We have not always been so self policing, however your post demonstrates that maybe its time to get some perspective on last night.
The reason we are so disappointed in the behaviour of a minority ( Yes minority ) is because of the hard earned progress we have made e.g. :-
It was common place for youngsters to go to games with decorated Hardhats. Cans and bottles flying down the front was quite a frequent occurrence, often full of p***.
Gang-fights, particularly in the Jungle were common place with projectiles being thrown in all directions.
One poster earlier mentioned Mark Walters. We were rightly appalled at the verbal abuse our Paul Wilson got then we go and disgrace ourselves with throwing fruit at Mark Walters. If my memory serves me well, it was referenced that all the local Fruitshops around Parkhead had sold out.
Huge “cairry oots” were common place and some of the upcoming football apprentices helped clear tons of empties ( Yes literally Tons ).
Some arrest totals were in hundreds.
Casualty departments were sometimes struggling to cope.
No it was not all good,we have evolved so much is why we are so protective of our hard won reputation.
Yes last nights behaviour was disappointing but lets not go over the top or more importantly let others go over the top.
HH, Always in Celtic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwo3SOgHjjE
benny bheula –
I have been wanting to ask that too but thought it might result in me being labelled a hun for not knowing.
So what does UTLR at the bottom of some posts mean? Anyone?
Turkeybhoy
Are you aware that since Dens Park on Boxing Day last year names are written on all tickets of those attending away games mate?
If it is within the boundries of copyright would a kind soul could put some celtic audio books on a device it would be greatfully received at the PDRU unit of the Southeren General hospital. I will be giving it to a 66 year old gent far down the line with huntigtons who came out of his rotten place today when telling me all about Joe Mcbride ,Willie Wallace to name but a few..The nurses tell me it will give him great pleasure.
And get that Cincsentits bid trebled or I’lll be going myself.
Tom
Until The Last Rebel.
night
Johann Murdoch
Went for a wee walk yesterday with one arm crutch and could see the floodlights and was desperate to go but cam in had a curry and a bottle of wine and watched it in the house. Had responded to CaltonTongues who had the same op, he is now 12 weeks on, asked him how long before he went to his local for a beer…”2 days” he said! I could nae move for a week! Hope you are well
Kikinthenakas
turkey…
Good point re away tickets. Was in the away ticket scheme for years and years was only been successful in the ballot TWICE!
Has been a bit easier the last couple of years to get tickets from office as demand has been a bit less but your point is very well made.
I suppose there are blocks of tickets going to sc’s etc?
Seat breakers and flare/smoke bomb throwers. Get them identified, get them banned, get them charged.
When I think of the young Bhoys who are dragged out of their beds and locked up in cells for singing songs while these other clowns get off scot free with tarnishing the good Celtic name, my blood boils.
PETEC
I agree, but if he hasnt signed by Jan, then he should not be a first choice pick.
I actully hope he signs and stays but as you say its up to him
Greenpinata –
Great points well made.
I remember in the 90s when the onus was on questionable songs and my brother and I would discuss how bad it was in the 60s and 70s when bottles and cans were regularly used as missiles on the terraces, and here we are being castigated for so-called offensive songs and chants.
The consensus was, if all they can condemn football fans for is singing then we have come a long way.
A few broken seats? Pfft!
16 roads – Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior.
I wasn’t even aware that Sevco were playing today.
That is how insignificant they are.
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Don’t worry a Celtic fan near you will always keep you updated, no matter that they died (or something like that)
BRTH a passionate and truthful post – to paraphrase:
Not in my name!
You do not speak for me. You do not represent me. You are not a good advert for the club and the people I love and support as fellow supporters, and you do not represent the club or yourselves well with such behaviour.
In 1997 I worried where our Club was heading as we entered our Centenary Year – I took to letter writing and engaging those with similar concerns. Along with many others, we fought long and hard to save the Club in 1994. Why? Because it was the right thing to do – I wanted to see the Club, its history and all it had stood for, to remain unsullied. So – where are we today?
Since 1994 we have seen; share-ownership, a new stadium (and an ongoing regeneration on our doorstep), a very healthy season ticket base – we have won titles and trophies and took part in a magnificent run to a European Final culminating in the great ‘Seville’ gathering. And what have we, the Supporters, got in return these past 20 years?
Recognition and Plaudits from UEFA and FIFA – a welcome in cities that we have visited – friendships forged and respect earned – a ‘hooped’ shirt that’s become an International calling-card. Visiting Teams/ Players who are in awe of our Support and its atmosphere – admirably demonstrated 12 months ago during our 125th Anniversary clash with Barcelona.
I’ve seen plenty in my time following Celtic (been watching them for half the time we’ve been in existence) – have always defended them and praised them and never given them reason to be ashamed of my support. I expect no less from my fellow Celtic Supporters.
This alarming demonstration of wanton hooliganism, belligerence and lack of respect for my Club’s name (whoever the perpetrators are) has to be eradicated. What’s the answer? Maybe its time for us (the Support) to make a stand (as we’ve done in the past) and nip this in the bud, otherwise it will fester and we the Celtic Support will be the longterm losers.
Celtic F.C. – a name to be proud of!
16 roads – Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior.
19:25 on 7 December, 2013
I wasn’t even aware that Sevco were playing today.
That is how insignificant they……
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I tell you what, I tell you what, the End of Days are Reiht on -oor doorsteps.
God loves people who converse with Him, directly. God Loves everyWAN.
Talk to God like he is your FATHER, ye wullnae ever Luke Bach.
I Wonder how many Christians have been MURDERED today. I like Bill Hicks.
praecepta
19:34 on 7 December, 2013
A wee typo perhaps, but we didn’t enter our centenary year in 1997.
Didn’t see much of the game at all last night – on a night out where it was on in the background.
Did see what seemed to be a lot more young fans with scarves up over their faces in the crowd at the start. Might be a bit of self preservation agains the Off. behav. act but my first reaction was that it wasn’t a good sign at all.
Got to be stamped out.
Find it really difficult to criticise any part of the Celtic support.
So I won’t .
Hail Hail
I like Kitalba and Gold Coast Tom.
I wullnae ever praise Kitalba again, well unless he praises me.
I couldnae find a sonic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqQzjit7b1w
His Day is Done
A Tribute to Nelson Mandela
petec
Multi-tasking (and looking over my specs as I type) 1987!
Doh!