A Europa League tie against Rennes on Thursday would normally set midweek pulses racing but when Celtic have such a crucial game ahead in the fight for second place Neil Lennon has a major decision to make, does he rest players for the Motherwell game?
Sunday’s game at Fir Park is set to become one of the most important games of the season for Celtic and I’m sure Neil would prefer a clear midweek to prepare for it, but resting players, with the inherent increased chance of defeat, could further damage fragile morale.
Celtic need a confidence boosting win but they need heads focussed on beating Motherwell even more. The consequences of defeat on Thursday are unpleasant, but the consequences of defeat on Sunday are incalculable.
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Interesting that the STV article on how a phoenix club can play in the SPL specifically mentions no particular club. Talk about ‘don’t mention the war!’ Jeez!
Also, worryingly, it says:
The conditions for entry are set by the SPL board, and not the representatives from the remaining 11 member clubs. The board consists of Ralph Topping (SPL chairman), Neil Doncaster (SPL chief executive), Eric Riley (Celtic), Stephen Thompson (Dundee United), Derek Weir (Motherwell) and Steven Brown (St Johnstone). Topping has the casting vote in the event of a split decision.
I thought the clubs had a vote?
BontyBhoy
Your comparisons with Brown, Lennon, etc. don’t work. Football supporters simply don’t like players who CHEAT regularly. It’s not only Celtic supporters who feel that way about Naismith.
The only sympathy you can have is that, as Awe Naw says, Naismith has been encouraged to play in this nasty way by Smith and McCoist. Smith in particular has a lot to do with the terrible decline of Scottish football. He was acclaimed for the most awful anti-football ever seen when he was manager of the Scotland team. He has influenced other managers in Scotland. Scottish football has sunk so low that Naismith is one of the best players in the country.
Awe_Naw…,
are you wearing wellies or waders today.
I cant feel sorry for someone who has spent so long getting away with common assault on the football pitch.
Estadio – St. Pat’s was a fine school, and a credit to Coatbridge.
I hope the new school carries on that record. (thumbsup)
Are we in crisis? Lenny’s hold on the job? Interesting comments from some fans over on Etims.
The Wailing Wall
Hail hail
Estadio
Stringer Bell – There were Tories at Columba? (thumbsup)
Canamalar,
Flip flops.
A wee daftie who will grow up one day maybe.
Anyway that boat has sailed.
HH
Bontybhoy
Your post made me stop and think about my gut-reaction to the Naismith (self-inflicted) injury. I can understand where you are coming from and to a certain extent I applaud your humanity.
However, having thought about it I remain of the opinion that it is good for the game’s sake that an odious character such as him is denied the opportunity to grace Scottish football fields for a while.
I would feel similar satisfaction if Billy Ray Cyrus lost his voice indefinitely and Simon Cowell succumbed to deafness (if he hasn’t already).
All for the greater good and all that.
Stringer…
Fight? We didn’t have to! We just set the girls onto the boys from other lesser institution’s. They would see off all comers from St Ambrose, St Augustines, St Marys and any non denom heretics as well.
Well said ex-Ludo. I’ve still got my badge somewhere.
Hail hail
Estadio
2010 Never Again
Isn’t it ironic the man with more faces than a pack of cards……the man who assured us all he was never going to return ever again, not even once…….the man with multiple log in names……the man who always has something nice to say about the Huns and always has something negative to say about all things Celtic be it ever so subtle…………………the man who openly admires, respects and condones the cheating and insidious actions of uber Hun Steven Naismith………..the man who has been well and truly sussed on numerous occasions……………..ladies and gentlemen I give you…….drum rollvia_nirone (or is it govan)…….isn’t that right you absolute transparent Hun chancer <:-))
Ole Johnny Clash -why don’t you just complete that scenario of heartless heartlessness by rejoicing in wee Pebbles getting fleas.
So will the baby,ayrshire and huns be applying for a three pack next week ?
Just think how this place is going to be like if they all go to the wall.
Paul67 should be thinking about new advertising contracs. He could make a fortune.
HH
Celticfansgroup@Facebook
from above
Would appear Glasgow rumour mill has Lennon quitting
Re: Synchronised Diver
I wouldn’t wish injury on any player, but I don’t have any sympathy in this case either. The player in question represents everything I dislike about football.
He’s a cheat, who has been sent off after one of his many acts of simulation – and he has a nasty streak as well. The elbow in McCann’s face at Dunfermline and countless late challenges which almost always go unpunished.
Ironic he was hurt while trying to do an opponent. Only this time the media can’t scapegoat the Aberdeen player.
Rob Milsom should be thankful he just had to leave the pitch – Neil Simpson was hounded out of the country.
Please, please nobody answer this cretin
Ten Men Won The League says:
1 November, 2011 at 16:37
Please, please nobody answer this cretin
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2010 Never Again
Which one?……<;-))
DBBIA – Don’t get me started on cats.
DBBIA
Ha – it was before the ole Glee Club got of the ground and went viral.
Cutting the ole Hedge one morning and the step ladder and I parted apart from my right leg trapped in the rung.
I waken up every morning with phantom pains thinking about it :-)
Imatim
Good point :)
Heard today why Thommo and Parker were supposedly being replaced and the full story about Neil and Kris Commons.
Also heard about a training ground fight today.
All is not well at Celtic PLC.
LB
Livibhoy
Just got a text message saying exactly that but im not buying it.
Me, I’m fed up today.
Suppose I could be a hun, ah that’s better
KINGLuBO
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo says:
1 November, 2011 at 16:34
So will the baby,ayrshire and huns be applying for a three pack next week ?
Just think how this place is going to be like if they all go to the wall.
Paul67 should be thinking about new advertising contracs. He could make a fortune.
HH
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2010 Never Again
Wouldn’t surprise me if they all did as a way of forcing an SPL restructure. Careful what you wish for <:-))
feedthebhear says:
1 November, 2011 at 16:49
Someone I know was there.
If this gets in the press they will have a field day. It is a shocker.
LB
BSR
My post was not directed at you.
DBBIA
I was thinking of Diouf when I posted and asked myself if my thoughts applied to him. I wouldn’t mind if he retired in disgrace (and in a way this would be fine by me where Lafferty and Naismith are concerned, for example, kinda amusing), but I think I’d still hold my tongue in deference to a ruined career rather than gloat. I’d have to say that I also think his career is blighted mostly by his footballing actions – much more palatable than the likes of John Terry and some of the heinous criminals (if you believe in no smoke without copious fires) running around in an England shirts.
Anyway, we’re making some curious judgements, and failing to spot that this is sport. I applaud any and all who go at it full tilt. I played a bit, and some crazy stuff will happen on the park. Not saying it’s right, but, there it is. Also, I love to play. Adore it, and I think Naismith is a football lover too. I can only say that playing means more to me than supporting, and so I simply can’t enjoy his injury. However, in a tight league I’d be hoping this gave us the edge… that it doesn’t is another story.
79 caps,
I don’t know if fans of other clubs wouldn’t wonder what the difference was. They all used to think Stan was a cheat, and almost everyone hated Lennon, as we all know only too well. It was wrong then and it isn’t right now, just because we think we’re right.
Imatim,
I hope it happens. That they try it.
HH
I heard Mossad blew up the World Trade Centre towers and that Captain Scarlet and Joe 90 were flying the planes.
Imatim
Caught me out again… but only because I saw you in the Ibrox creche with your mammy.
I’m pretty sure I don’t need to explain this, however, for the avoidence of doubt. I’ve used two blog names, and never hidden it. When the new blog started my first post explained the change of name. I believe I was one of hundreds to do the same. Imatim, in common with a few other bog idiots have taken my acknowledgement of this fact as an admission of … of what in fact. How do you describe this admission? I’ll maybe ponder this.
However he/she is right to note that my retirement has been relatively short lived. I even predicted that. That said, I’m not going to be around much, and I do believe this will be the last I engage with the trolls.
I am telling you this league is not over, we just need that wee bit of thunder and when it starts whatch us go.
I just not right to give in this easy bhoys.
Hail hail
Keeping the faith
Mtt
Bontybhoy,
Are you for real mate? Essentially, a millionaire has set out to stamp on an opponent’s leg and in the process has twisted his own knee. It’s hardly “abhorent” that some posters see a certain poetic justice in that. It is not life threatening. Given today’s medical treatment it is rarely career threatening.
He will be paid more in a week than most hard working individuals earn in a year while he recuperates.
Naismith is no John Kennedy. The poor Milson, his victim, is deserving of sympathy. Though fortunately he only suffered a deep gash.
Many fans of the game will be glad that Milson and the Dunfermline lad who was elbowed will be able to play for 9 months with less threat of being stamped on or assaulted while they play.
Scheisse just got an email that Hobby Tony v1.0 has just crashed and I cannot restart it from here ;-(
HH
Livibhoy and feedthebear c’mon spill the beans!! Any fight my monies on Cha being involved!!! What did he do kung foo SSM?? LOL
LiviBhoy 1 November, 2011 at 16:51
“Someone I know was there.
If this gets in the press they will have a field day. It is a shocker.”
So you get told and no rangers loving reporter has been told? Do you think there is a reason why an anti-Celtic, pro-Rangers press haven’t put the story in the paper? Could it be the guy you know isn’t telling the complete truth?
2010 Never Again
Anyone hear about what went on at Murray Park the day?
It looks like someone asked the question of what happens if a player picks up a bad injury and the Huns go in to administration. The senior player in question was told to mind his own business….cue very, very unhappy players.
Estadio, you’re welcome. Some things just stay forever.
Estadio at 16.30
As an ex-St Pat’s girl, I can honestly say that I never indulged in any fighting. You must be referring to before my time (1966 – 1972).
I take it Scott Brown wasn’t there Livibhoy? You know Scott Brown whose good friend is Keith Union Jackson? You know Keith Union Jackson that works for the Daily Record? You know the Daily Record that doesn’t need to have a true anti-Celtic story before printing it?
For me the European game should take priority Paul. Not just this year but always.
Isn´t this our chance to get involved in football outside the SPL, so bemoaned by so many?