It was far from pretty but it was always going to be effective. Celtic matched whatever Rosenborg could offer in Trondheim last night to make their way to the Champions League third qualifying round.
This was not an occasion that will last long in the memory, Celtic only got their passing game together fleetingly – and not at all in the first half, but Rosenborg looked as though they could play all night and not reduce Celtic’s advantage.
What was clear from the start is that Celtic were short of options in possession. The linking play we are used to seeing from Callum McGregor, Olivier Ntcham and Scott Brown just didn’t happen. As a consequence, Scott Sinclair and James Forrest were offered little action, while Odsonne Eduard had a largely frustrating evening.
A significant part of Celtic’s play is underpinned by the central defenders pushing ahead of their central-mid team-mates. This seldom happened last night, almost certainly on team orders. Consequently, our shape was unfamiliar in possession, but better that, than leaving space to be exploited at the back.
Brendan Rodgers will be happy with the return he got from the players, but will look to stop so many crosses getting into the box, if he deploys a similar strategy again.
Next up, the seventh consecutive Flag Day!
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Huns fighting, well blow me down with a feather
Greeks hit crossbar with header from a corner.
‘Mon the Sheep and the Hibees and the Croats.
Big travelling support in Burnley tonight. Hope the Dons can get a result.
btw, if tou see a guy in the Dons end in the hoops……it’s not me ??? it’s a Buckie Thistle shirt. Nutter ?
1-0 Hibs
Darren McGregor totally cements Greek player. Hibs score. 1-0. John McGinn.
Goal Hibs:))
1-0 Hibs, J McGinn
Great game. Come on the Hibees!
Aberdung fans chanting as if it was a Champions League final.
Burnley fans sitting eating crisps not bothering their arse.
Typical big team diddy team situation.
But like us playing Forfar Athletic.
C’mon the Burnley-just don’t injure any of them !
McGinn scores for Hibs!
Get ‘um signed up!
HH!!
Got to disagree. I hope the Dons win.
HT in Greece.
Do you know what I love about Tontine Tiims posts
They are no condescending and telling us young ones how lucky we are
We don’t need lectures from old Celtic supporters who lived through the 50’s and 60’s because we lived through the 90’s
We are fans of the greatest club in the world
Via grandad,dad, uncles and now us passing it on to our kids
We are lucky enough to have been born into Celtic
Them, their children and grandchildren will be
Celtic supporters
Faith of our Fathers
Ugly scenes outside Ibrox?
Presumably, Sevco are playing tonight then?
I hope Aberdeen beat Burnley. Why slag the sheepie fans for entheusism.
Do you not remember when we played Burnley? Not our finest hour.
HH.
May be of interest to some of you Huns getting a doing tonight
https://twitter.com/peterdickson06/status/1025083238971260928?s=12
https://twitter.com/peterdickson06/status/1025080339910340608?s=12
Check the poison on Aberdeen Mad.
Some of them hate us more than they hate Sevco !
A Wee Thank you.
I am well aware that my attempt at stopping the old fags is no big deal, but it is to me. To not thank you all for your kindness and your help and encouragement means a hell of a lot to me, really. Thank you all , it really is appreciated.
I WILL succeed, honest, or certainly die trying.
many many thanks
KINGLuBO
Yasssss
How’s that for you Deek ?
Come on the sheepies. Big task now. Great for Hibs though.
A sneaky wee feeling the croats will win on and off the park.
Bateen Bhoy 7.37pm,
All well in Bonny Dundee. Aye, I’ll be there G. See you at the corner. HH
They want to fight with everybody now. Celtic would be wise to refuse the 800 tickets.
Anyone who has ever been to burnley78 or was there in 78 when we played wouldn’t be supporting them.
Mcginn?
Might be a bit, alright!
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Greeks down to 10.
Greeks down to 10 me. 48 min.
Quick in and oot as battery goes down faster than a Saturday coupon
Condolences to TET again.You are having a hard timeK.Usual at weekend re candles etc
Happy birthday to JAMESGANG
Aff oot c Kev?
After posting about Tontine Tim I went back and read CQN and surprise we get Burnley and a condescending post
Not all Celtic fans where educated by Jesuits at
I thought we where a club open to all regardless…?
Anybody who was outside Pittodrie or Hampden or Queen Street station many a time wouldn’t be supporting aberdeen
A Greeks been sent off!
Greeks score. Only need one more.
1-1, big Efe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a goal for Aberdeen ?
1-1
Eve being blamed.
*Efe
1-1 sheep
Well done the Dons!