There are good ways and bad ways to win the League Cup; yesterday was perfect. The atmosphere reminded me of the 1997 final at Ibrox, where a similar result was achieved against Dundee United. That was our first League Cup in 15 years, but there was a more substantial reason to be optimistic then. At that moment, we began to believe that this could be the start of something significant.
Contrast that with the sentiment two seasons later, as we left Hampden having beaten Aberdeen in the same final. We’d won a trophy but celebrations were muted. We were miles behind in the league and that season had splurged significant resources on players who failed to deliver.
Celtic’s performance yesterday was imperious. It was controlled, oozed competence throughout the team and subjugated the second best team in the land with little fuss. Dare we start to believe we are at the start of something significant?
We dare.
The “start” of something significant is an unusual phrase to describe five-in-a-row champions, but having plateaued as merely champions in recent seasons, the Celtic Movement is on the march again.
These are exciting time – enjoy them.
What did you like most about the win yesterday? I’m really pleased at how effective and important our central defenders are becoming. They helped deliver a trophy without the loss of a goal in any round, but, more importantly, Jozo Simunovic and Erik Sviatchenko regularly morph into deep-lying playmakers.
At the opening goal, Simunovic wasn’t so deep-lying. Having carried the ball into the opposition half, he won a tackle 30 yards from goal before feeding Tom Rogic. Can you imagine how disruptive it is for opponents to have to deal with a central defender that high up the field? Who picks him up and what are the subsequent consequences?
Those of you old enough to swoon at the great No. 14 will remember when the world first discovered Total Football. As I watched Scott Brown drop behind his own defensive line to create space for others to move into it all came flooding back. The concept which ‘did for us’ a couple of times in the 70s echoes in what you’re now watching. This is Total Celtic. It’s difficult to get right but if you achieve it, it’s very difficult to play against.
This is why we’ve won a cup without conceding. This is why we plucked a guy from Fulham who appears to have geometrically appreciated in value. This is why a guy who didn’t get a lot of football at Aston Villa last season was given special treatment by Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League. This is why Stuart Armstrong and James Forrest are looking like new, better, players. They’re not, they are just working in a vastly better system.
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BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 8:08 AM
BPOI You ripped into PETEC last night,as you have frequently done to others.
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Shite. Evidence. Posts and links please.
Thought so.
Big Peat of Islay on 29th November 2016 8:03 am
You ask for evidence and links; well here are 3 from the last 12 hours (in which I will make an assumption that you spent some time sleeping):
Big Peat of Islay on 29th November 2016 8:42 am
Big Peat of Islay on 29th November 2016 7:22 am
Big Peat of Islay on 28th November 2016 11:45 pm
Big Peat of Islay on 28th November 2016 8:45 pm
That’s a fair percentage of you 7 or 8 posts within that period.
As has been stated by both AN TEARNMAN and JIMPAYNE, you are entitled to having a contrary (sic) view to other posters, and this Is what often keeps the blog interesting. However, having a differing viewpoint does not call for (or justify):
1. questioning someone’s mental health, particularly if you do not know that individual or their circumstances
2. accusing someone of not having an authentic bone in their body
3. accusing someone of being as snide as McCoist
Your post of 8:42 this morning speaks for itself.
Please feel to correct me if I am wrong, but I’m pretty sure I have read posts where you have been eulogising on Christianity in the past. If I am incorrect, I apologise. If I am correct, I would suggest some inward reflection on how your faith would be at odds with your treatment of some posters in recent days.
KTF
…. terrible (if confirmed) news about Chapocoense FC.
Search for survivors suspending due to bad weather in the area.
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 7:52 AM
Big Peat of Islay on 29th November 2016 7:22 am
That post seethes of anger and irony!
But that’s only your opinion, same as he has his defending himself against others saying he isn’t who they are saying who he is right?
Or has there been a certain protocol been rushed through at another drunken piss up in the BV that others like myself have missed, and your the spokesperson to deliver us who where not there the message?
I noticed the predictable Troll cop out tossed at BPOI, not an easy place in here some times when your opinions, and when they circling the wagons on you, you sure as f… better be ready, when anyone of that little cabal are in trouble, the text blitz starts, and they’re all over you in a N Y minute, trust me Iv been there like many others who have left.
GIRFUYs.
RIOSKORRIE on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 8:57 AM
Reports here.
So far , six survivors.
TONYDONNELLY67 on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 9:00 AM
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Nail on head – ya auld feenian eejit ye :-)
CQN will die a slow-burn-death just like an assortment of Rangers FC’s if the ‘Witch-Finder-Generals’ clique is smashed by a posse of one-wolf-rebels….fae the Jungle….where the ‘real’ Cellic yins roared on the hoops.
YNWA…in the…all inclusive…clique-free….Jungle.
HH
one-wolf…really means = lone-wolf
Hahahahahaha
We live in great times coz we won the piss-pot-cup
vs a team that didny have wan player who’d get intae the
Cellic team!
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 8:57 AM
What a joke.
Actually post the evidence.
You have NOT posted any quotes or links, just banal points in time.
Yes I am a Christian, yet I haven’t eulogised.
Eulogies are speeches made at the deaths of what used to be in the past – no Catholics.
According to every eulogy, they have gone to a good place. Really?
The Catholic Church has always, until the colossal clusterflumck of Vatican II, warned against eulogising the dead.
We pray for the souls.
So get it right.
Now away and think up something else with yer wee gang.
Are you another Ally McCoist too? Like Jim Payne… “”Who are these people”” “identify yourself”
When did Paul67 formulate rules about identfying yourself online?
Nah didnt think so.
TONYDONNELLY67 on 29th November 2016 9:00 am
Morning Tony; I trust your are fighting fit after a good weekend for the bhoys. I was tempted to nip into the Brazen on my way back from Hampden, but didn’t really have time. Anyway, just a few wee points:
Firstly, you are correct, it is only my opinion which I put forward about BPOI’s posts. However, hopefully I have stated that opinion in a manner which isn’t as abusive (IMHO) as his posts from last night and this morning.
Secondly, I’ve not been in the BV for over 30 years (when it was called he New Blane Valley, actually), so if there is a cabal; and if they have met; and if they have over-indulged and issued a message; sorry, I’m not their spokesman. You’ll need to check with them.
Thirdly, no-one called BPOI a troll; he, in fact, levelled that accusation against another poster.
Finally, as far as I am aware there has been no circling of the wagons and I certainly haven’t discussed my posts with anyone today or in the past and will not do so in the future. The nature of the blog is that people will have differing viewpoints and disagree with each other; my only message to BPOI is that it should be carried out with a modicum of civility, not in anger.
Next time I pass the Brazen I will make a point of nipping in; if you’re not there, I’ll leave a Guinness behind for you!
KTF
Bad management fae Brendan re: Patrick Roberts….imho.
Bad management fae Brendan coz, Cellic teams play wi 2 strikers…imho.
Good management fae Brendan coz, he didny dae the Brendan Roar…imho.
Paddy should be played behind the main striker ala….
Kevin Gallacher at Dundee Utd….
or,….
Wee Super Hunskelping Joe Miller at Aberdeen….
or,……
Stuart Slater at West Ham United….
or,….
Ivan Sproule at BTM’s Hiberernian FC…..
or,….
ach,…yeez get the drift, eh.
KEVJUNGLE
https://youtu.be/66HKBdZe_WA
Macjay,
If you’re on Twitter, most up to date info by following Carl Worswick, British journo in Bogota.
Seems like 5 confirmed survivors, so far. Inc Chapocense keeper and a defender. 15 journalists also supposed to be on the flight.
If sumdy calls me a troll
am gonna have a street party!
TONYDONNELLY67 on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 9:18 AM
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LOL ya daftie ye :))))
That was the ‘real’ Wolfe Tones :)
Or, was it the ‘continuity’ Wolfe Tones ? :)
Magic stuff mhan, just magic.
Magical wolves fae the magical Jungle, eh.
HH
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 9:17 AM
Ha, what a diddy.
Defending yourself are we?
VFR800
I’m in good nic after the weekend thank you for asking.
His post must have passed the coc if the re still there, so no problems from him posing hi opinion.
There is a cabal, they do meet, and the do over indulge, it’s shocking.
On the Troll I must have read that wrong, shame on him.
Again his modicum of civility must have passed the test, it’s still there.
And lastly,, I’m a Carling man.
Anyway,….the brown-shirted-whataboutery-clique will be circling the wagons, texting each other, schooling each other, tactically-disciplining each other as to – who should be attacked – who should be ignored….etc, as they do.
Fluk Thum!
…phone-call-oot…..
Oh and while I’m at it.
SAINT STIVS SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 28TH NOVEMBER 2016 9:46 PM
A demographic of the green brigade will show they are the most educated individuals from hundreds of rural towns gaining entry to top universities. Changing the world as they go along.
Td67.
Giruy
I’ll be rude, GFY and GIRFUY
It’s hard to believe that we won a cup on Sunday, the first (possible) leg of a Treble, the first trophy for our new manager, a fantastic display by our fans at the game throughout the final and beyond, a feelgood factor throughout Timdom.
Can you imagine what this celebratory site would be like just now if we had lost the one-off game?
Song for today.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EZC6Ot1MLP0
read back a couple of pages – this place is getting more like the playground
hope the bell goes soon
Some jobs to get done – play nice
I’m glad the blog is talking about two of my favourite footballers this morning: Gerard Clique and Fabian Caballero.
But why no mention of another favourite of mine: Tony Coterie?
TONYDONNELLY67 on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 9:42 AM
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Enough is, enough.
I’m pulling your account.
Report to the Glasgow dock’s 9:00 am in the morning.
A brown shirted operative will direct you to your ship of departure.
Don’t be late!
Good Morning Bhoys from a Sunny Central Scotland I suspect Sparkey will get some game time against Motherwell at the week-end.He is just returning after injury so Brendan may be protecting him however,I have a feeling for what ever reason he is not one of the managers faveroute players..H.H.
Big Peat of Islay on 29th November 2016 9:16 am
I have never asked, nor will ask, and poster to identify themselves. I have no interest in your real persona.
The banal (sic) points in time are links to specific posts where you were (IMHO) very critical of other posters; go to them for the evidence.
Eulogise /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/
verb
1. to praise (a person or thing) highly in speech or writing
To eulogise has more than one meaning and is not necessarily confined to talking about the dead, so I have provide the definition for you.
As for your comments on Vatican II, that’s a discussion not for a blog; over a beer, possibly.
A few wee thoughts to leave you with:
Proverbs 10:18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.
Matthew 12:36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.
‘To the extent that you pray with all your soul for the person who slanders you, God will make the truth known to those who have been scandalized by the slander.’ St. Maximos the Confessor
KTF
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DoCPRRmkeXs
Here’s a second (randomly generated) word for the day:)
Purgation
NOUN
1Purification or cleansing:
1.1 (in Catholic doctrine) the spiritual cleansing of a soul in purgatory
1.2 historical The action of clearing oneself of accusation or suspicion by taking an oath or undergoing an ordeal.
2 Evacuation of the bowels brought about by taking laxatives.
…Take your pick?
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Catach,
Sorry I didn’t make Dublin on Sunday. I was away Saturday night and Sunday. I hope you enjoyed the company of the Jackeens.? Hopefully we’ll catch up over the Christmas. Regards to the family.
Sparky unbelievably may become a fringe player, despite his massive goal tally last year. We never know what’s going through a manager’s head, but I’ve witnessed it so many times in the past, where players quietly get dropped to the bench never to see the light of day and quietly leave close season. Injuries aside, he has competition and a new boss, so you never know what is in the offing.
TONYDONNELLY67 on 29th November 2016 9:28 am
I’m disappointed; I’d taken you for a Guinness and Jameson’s man! Never mind; it’ll be a Carling then!
KTF
AN TEARMANN
Sorry to read about your friend’s passing.
RIP Mickey Malarkey.
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 9:49 AM
Groan…
Any point in reading back?
Have you all been behaving?
HH
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 29TH NOVEMBER 2016 9:49 AM
Groan… Bring it up at yer next committee meeting
Philbhoy
1) No.
2) No.
Welcome in. I wouldn’t bother taking your jacket off…
Another word of the day.
Aristophrenia
ăr-ĭs”tō-frē’nĭ-ə (n.) Condition of having a superior intellect
Example: We all know about your aristophrenia, Albert. You don’t have to flaunt it in our faces.
Philbhoy on 29th November 2016 9:56 am
Just filling the time pal. A few incidental arguments, but all in good fun!
BPOI is on a roll; KEVJ wants to be called a troll so he can have a party; TD67 is on good form this morning.
And you’ll be getting it tight because you have been in the BV so must be part of the clique and cabal.
Did you enjoy Sunday?
HTH
KTF
Ralfy’s disnae mess aboot…