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For much of the first half, I thought Newco played well against the champions. In the opening 30 minutes Celtic only created one clear-cut chance, a crisp movement which presented Kyogo with millisecond to fire a shot at goal from 8 yards, which went straight at Butland.

In return, Fabio Silva had a shot from a tight angle which went narrowly wide and really should have got a free header on target. The much-maligned loanee was key to much of what worked for Newco during that period.

Shots peppered in from Celtic.  Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, James Forrest and, of course, Matt O’Riley all tried their luck from around the edge of the area (or further out, in the case of Reo).  It was a controlled finish from O’Riley from 16 yards which burst the game into life.

James Tavernier needlessly gave away possession deep inside the Celtic half.  It was an unforced mis-pass but not a culpable one.  Even the greats don’t always find their target destination. What then happened explains the difference between these two closely matched teams.

Callum McGregor ran past three Newco players into space down the Celtic right. He then spun 270° to see Matt O’Riley run past the same players into an unlikely empty space inside the Newco box.

It was a lesson on the dangers of ball watching, although O’Riley in particular deserves credit.  His run was tracked by Barisic, until O’Riley figured this out and checked his run.  Matt had already narrowly missed the target at Butland’s left twice but on this occasion found the bottom corner of the net to give Celtic the lead.

Newco match Celtic in so many areas and even spend more on player wages, but a few seconds in a game where elite level thinking comes up against standard grade grunts is all it takes to decide the outcome of a season.

Tavernier escapes too much criticism for the first goal but he was wholly culpable for the second. Cameron Carter-Vickers epic pass to Daizen Maeda was controlled expertly. Tavernier ambled towards play, giving Daizen time to get the ball under control and get a run on the defender.

His cross was met by the unfortunate Lundstram. Like Tavernier three minutes earlier this was just an unfortunate mistake, but Lundstram was one of the four statues McGregor and O’Riley waltzed around for the opener, and his afternoon was about to get a lot worse.

That should have been that but the old adage, the most dangerous time is just after you’ve scored a goal, came true. Alistair Johnston was isolated facing Silva and Barisic on the right, the latter pitched a cross at the back post for Sterling to head back into the six-yard box. It was a well worked goal, Celtic’s mistake was allowing Johnston to be isolated.

My pre-match prediction that Silva and Cantwell would be carded missed the mark, the former behaved himself and the latter spent the afternoon getting his tints done. Spotting a vacancy, Lundstram lunged into Alistair Johnston’s shin with studs up. Referee Willie Column missed the severity of the challenge in real time but VAR interceded and the first half ended with the red card waving at Newco’s midfield enforcer.

The better teams don’t always win at football because chance conversion is relatively low and occurs randomly. This was the only real danger to Celtic in the second period. They should have increased their lead. Adam Idah shot wide and on another occasion didn’t see the ball until it was too late.

Daizen Maeda could easily have remained onside and in acres of space for the second of his two goals disallowed for offside.  Nicolas Kuhn’s mazy run past two defenders deserved better and goodness, what price a reliable penalty taker!

In return, Newco threw the kitchen sink at Celtic but were unable to craft an attempt on target. Those of us who remember the 80s, with our perma-attack tactics and the memorable occasions when we lost a late equaliser chasing a goal we didn’t need, were happy to see all those green and white jerseys protecting Joe Hart’s goal.  Game management won out.

The final whistle was a genuinely joyous moment. The title is not concluded yet and the consequences of what has happened this season will take years to unfold. All for another day!

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  1. David66 on

    Good morning troops, from a wet, wet, wet 9 degree Garngad.

     

     

    1 more sleep to we see the bhoys.

     

     

    Get your 10p on Dundee tonight.

     

     

    D. :)

  2. Big Jimmy on

    BIGRAILROADBLUES on 13TH MAY 2024 8:17 PM

     

    The small doll gave me a smoking jacket a few years ago. She set my suit on fire. I was still wearing it.

     

    ……………

     

     

    In other words the small doll gave you a ” BLAZER” ?

     

     

    LOL

     

     

    HH.

  4. Big Jimmy on

    HOT SMOKED…

     

     

    I have a wee Bet on Dundee to win Tonight.

     

     

    BET365 and LADBROKES are both priced at 16/1.

     

     

    Maybe the Huns will send out their Ugly Wummins Team to frighten Dundee to death ?

     

     

    LOL

     

    HH Mate.

  5. Big Jimmy on

    BELMONTBRIAN on 13TH MAY 2024 9:24 PM

     

    Nite y’all

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Not sure if this was posted earlier, if so, I apologises

     

     

     

     

     

     

    GB

     

     

     

     

    0:04 / 3:15

     

     

     

     

    Johnny Wakelin – In Zaire (1976) • TopPop

     

     

     

     

    https://youtu.be/GUpGRXT18R8?si=7B3nTWFBVzPmMWLp

     

    ……………..

     

     

    Cheers Brian Mate.

     

     

    I used to be able to Post music links a while ago…nae problem…..but in recent years it doesn’t work.

     

     

    ALI v FOREMAN….It was nicknamed…” The RUMBLE in the JUNGLE”.

     

     

    HH Mate.

  7. Big Jimmy on

    Aston Villa v Liverpool….it ended 3 – 3.

     

    I was left cursing BOTH Mobs, as my Bet was on for Liverpool to win 3 – 2.

     

     

    No matter.

     

     

    I live to fight another day.

     

     

    LOL

     

    HH.

  8. Big Jimmy on

    I wonder……?

     

     

    Hopefully WHEN Celtic make it OFFICIAL and win this League Title…….Will we see ” The John Lundstram CELTIC Supporters Club ” spring up ?

     

     

    LOL

     

    HH.

  12. scullybhoy on

    JOE

     

     

    If you are about. Which ex-bhoy won the Championship in Cyprus as a manager?

     

     

    Clue – he won two caps for Scotland.

  13. Big Jimmy on

    MARSPAPA on 14TH MAY 2024 7:41 AM

     

    CLUNKS on 14TH MAY 2024 12:59 AM

     

     

     

     

    Any of the CQN peoples make it on to this??

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYhiNrsmU9A

     

     

     

     

     

     

    CLUNKS

     

     

     

     

    Thanks for the video , a fantastic crowd for a fantastic occasion for fantastic players

     

    ……….

     

     

    Great stuff !

     

     

    For me the best piece was around the 9 Minute mark, when the Female Host tells KYOGO that ” He is WONDERFUL”.

     

     

    KYOGO says nothing…but then laps up the Applause by doing his great impression of ” ROBERT DE NIRO” !

     

     

    That had me laughing.

     

     

    LOL

     

    HH.

  19. Weebobbycollins on

    “Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks destined for Gaza on Monday, throwing food packages onto the road and ripping bags of grain open in the occupied West Bank.”

     

    ………………………………………………………………………………………

     

    Heartless scum!

  21. Donny Bhoy on

    Goal difference of +5

     

     

    We MUST take at least one point from the remaining games. Kilmarnock and their poundland pitch are always a problem, and the Ibrox manager-in-waiting will be up for it. It can’t be ruled out that Sevco can get sufficient penalties across 120 minutes of game time to close the goal difference. It won’t be the first time they get three in one game.

     

     

    The spirit of Jim Farry lives on. Celtic beware.

  22. Hot Smoked on

    “BIG JIMMY on 14TH MAY 2024 6:51 AM

     

    HOT SMOKED…

     

    I have a wee Bet on Dundee to win Tonight.

     

    BET365 and LADBROKES are both priced at 16/1.”

     

     

     

    Still 18/1 with William Hill. Seems strange to me. ie very generous odds.

  24. Hot Smoked on

    It would seem that it is a much nicer day here than it is in Glasgow so bike ride it is for me.

     

    Cheerio for now.

  27. Back to Basics - Glass Half Full on

    Good morning CQN

     

     

    Clunks – thank you for your replies last night.

  31. Weebobbycollins on

    Clement boasting about xG. I don’t really understand that. Only goals scored count. When did this xG become a thing? Will we now have Goals For, Against, Expected included in league tables…?

  32. McPhail Bhoy on

    AN TEARMANN on 14TH MAY 2024 9:37 AM

     

    Hibs manager binned

     

    https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1790294762316022170?s=19

     

    HH

     

     

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________

     

     

    Somebody wasted no time updating his Wikipedia entry, see below!

     

     

    ‘Montgomery was today sacked from Hibernian for being a born loser, his ship was sinking when he arrived and all he did was chuck the anchor, he today came out to the press stating. ‘Hibernian is a club that has no ambition however, our 1-1 win at Tynecastle will be one to remember’. Montgomery will leave Easter Road with a whopping 0 derby wins like every other f&%@ing manager. ‘Gorgie rules’ states Montgomery.

  33. Big Jimmy on

    FAO BELMONT BRIAN….

     

     

    BRIAN, Ive sent you a Text Mate.

     

    I hope that you see it ASAP ?

     

     

    My apologises Mate.

     

     

    HH.

  36. An Tearmann on

    MCPHAIL BHOY on 14TH MAY 2024 10:28 AM

     

     

    Somebody wasted no time updating his Wikipedia entry, see below!

     

     

    ‘Montgomery was today sacked from Hibernian for being a born loser, his ship was sinking when he arrived and all he did was chuck the anchor, he today came out to the press stating. ‘Hibernian is a club that has no ambition however, our 1-1 win at Tynecastle will be one to remember’. Montgomery will leave Easter Road with a whopping 0 derby wins like every other f&%@ing manager. ‘Gorgie rules’ states Montgomery.

     

    ==================================

     

    Sad for Hibs,they are a shambles of a club,in the shadow of their edinburgh rivals who are far better run after being thro the administration not so long ago.

     

    They need stability,maybe appointing David Gray would instil something in them,in scottish football terms they are becoming more famed for linguistic terminology- hibs’d it, ie blowin a good positition.They better get their act together soon as Aberdeen showed in Sun there could be a bigger gap next year.

     

    Better mix of youth and professionals and Hearts may stretch further with Europa involvement.

     

     

    Changin tack hope you had a good weekend bout the town both with our game and sundays ulster final.hangover rollover :-) stuff.

     

    remember a few years back watching Karagandy game in wolfetone bar,dunno if still goin?

     

    Anyways hope all good bout the town.

     

    👍

     

    Hail Hail

  37. Tom McLaughlin on

    Why do some posters feel it necessary to remind us all that the league isn’t won yet? We all knew the various scenarios. Why can’t we just enjoy Saturday’s victory without being told we could lose both our games.

     

     

    Is it wishful thinking or what?

  38. Back to Basics - Glass Half Full on

    Scotland squad announcement is imminent.

     

     

    Unfortunately (IMHO) Calum is a shoe-in.

     

     

    Early thirties, played a ridiculous amount of games in last five years, never rested by Steve Clarke AND recovering from a significant Achilles injury.

     

     

    I fear for Calum.

     

     

    I think he’ll be expected to do lots of heavy lifting at this tournament.

     

     

    I’ve been watching John McGinn over the last few games (Chelsea, Brighton, Olympiakos x 2, Liverpool).

     

     

    Great lad and a good footballer …. but, at this point, he looks absolutely done in.

     

     

    A midfield of Ryan Jack, Scott Wright and Wonderboy with the bigoted mammie wouldn’t bother me in the slightest.

  40. Scaniel on

    Mrs S just successfully bid for the framed Callum McGregor shirt and unframed signed CCV shirt in the Dumfries Auction Showroom this morning.

     

    Nice wee surprise for our grandson when he returns home from school this afternoon.

  41. McPhail Bhoy on

    An Tearmann

     

    My heart rate has just about returned to normal after Saturday’s match and also extra time and penalties for the Ulster Championship, Jimmy’s winning matches.

     

    Wolfe Tone still there, I wasn’t in it on Saturday it would have been bonkers.

  42. QuadBhoy on

    First post after the game after a busy weekend but wee lhad thoroughly enjoyed his first derby game at CP despite the hard work we made of it in the end.

     

     

    Many thanks again to the lurker on this site who gifted him his ticket for the day; it made his year.

     

     

    P67

     

    “Those of us who remember the 80s, with our perma-attack tactics and the memorable occasions when we lost a late equaliser chasing a goal we didn’t need, were happy to see all those green and white jerseys protecting Joe Hart’s goal. Game management won out.”

     

     

    Not sure if the team just wobbled a bit after the penalty miss or the HT team talk was more focussed on not losing than winning in style but either way it made for a more nervy second half for some in the crowd. More relief than anything for me at the end even though we were never really troubled our game management for me was not great, often inviting trouble by being a little too negative.

     

     

    I do (vaguely) remember the later half of the 80s but I also remember the first season and a half of Ange ball and miss it. Hopefully next season with more players suited to the manager we might see more style, substance and less nerves.

     

     

    QB

     

     

    P.S. On read back also saw comments with regards to the Reo foul (which I’ve not watched back yet) saying that VAR could not intervene unless to upgrade a yellow to a red?! I think VAR can recommend a ref look at any potential red card offence regardless of whether the ref saw it and awarded a foul or not or awarded a yellow card or not. I think it can also intervene if a red was awarded and it believes it should not have been.

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