Given a choice, you would rather a rival pitch up to play you with a lame duck manager who has clearly lost the dressing room, than sack him and allow players and coaches an opportunity to disavow some of his more glaring errors. Rene Weiler took Anderlecht to the Belgian title in May, his first season at the club. But, when he was sacked yesterday, they sat ninth in the Jupiler table with just two wins and eight goals in seven games.
They have a cup game away to lower league Westerlo tomorrow, the third consecutive away game in a series of four, before Celtic come to town in eight days. The Anderlecht board’s hope is that they can remain in the cup, then pick up a win against Waasland-Beverent (seventh, but on the same points as Anderlecht), in an attempt to stabilise the club before the crucial Champions League game with Celtic.
By any measure, Anderlecht have been rubbish this season, but they will employ the weapon all rubbish teams have, that of an embattled underdog who is capable of raising standards by exception. Their performance at the Allianz Arena last week, where 10-men gave Bayern Munich some nervous moments, is an indication of what we are likely to face next week.
The game in Brussels is not only our most important game of the next week, it’s the most important game between now and December, when Anderlecht visit Celtic Park. Despite their historical-comparative rubbish status, Anderlecht are better than any team we will face in Scotland. Notwithstanding that, our objective has to be a win in Brussels.
I was there at Hampden when Paul Wilson scored twice as we won the Scottish Cup against Old Airdrie in 1975. Paul was an exciting player during an era when our star was fading. We enjoyed the thrill of seeing a breakthrough, flamboyant, talent emerge. I still recall that header against Spain which seemed to affirm Paul as the genuine article.
The four years after nine-in-a-row finished was an era of decline. Kenny Dalglish carried the team to an extent we have never really acknowledged as a club, or a support. But Jock Stein’s period of pre-eminence was long gone before Paul Wilson and his contemporaries made their mark. Paul moved on in 1978 to little fanfare, as Celtic finished fifth and Stein was asked to leave the dugout.
On his death yesterday, he was noted as a trailblazing player of Asian descent in British football at a time when inclusivity was not a term society was familiar with. He was that, but for me, he was a young and powerful Celtic striker who put the ball in the net with ease.
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TAMBOURINE BHOY OF 1967 on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2017 11:06 PM
On the fourth substitution rule,
How good would it be if they broke the rule? Answer: VERY, VERY GOOD! :)
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Would be portrayed as the fenian referee’s fault.
Punishment – demoted to 3rd in line for the goat at the next Ludge meeting :-)
HH
BGFC
DOC on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2017 10:20 PM
MacJay, why? And who would be your alternative? Or best option?
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Thompson , to my mind , is the sneakiest of the cheats.
His ” accidental ” early whistle when wee Leigh was clean through at Hampden against the hun was the prime example.
The others , to my mind , aren`t in the same class , but they`re learning.
MiT
Hope so. You should be enjoying these best of Celtic times like me. Maybe tomorrow? :)
HH
Rule 6
https://spfl.co.uk/docs/067_324__leaguecupregulations201730june_1499765115.pdf
Iris De ment
Our town
https://youtu.be/5v7dXA-LWVk
HH
Sincerely hope we give them another skelping . BuT going by reports they have upped there fitness from last season , that was a big plus for celtic last season , we seemed to be fitter , and the type of passing football we played , ran most teams ragged . I hope for the best , but I,ve seen to many games against them to never be over confident , specially with a handpicked mib .
Macjay
I have to agree with you.
Craig Thomson is the Masonic Grandmaster in fitba game management. He will kill the match on Saturday. He has been appointed to keep the score down and stop post match rioting fae the hun mob. Bring them on!
I want 7 and they wreck Ibrox.
JIMTIM on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2017 11:19 PM,
They were blowing out their ass last 20 mins..Going into injury time,it looked only one winner,but Thistle decided to play like Thistle,and collapsed.
TURKEYBHOY on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2017 11:24 PM
JIMTIM on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2017 11:19 PM,
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Never watch them . But that’s good to hear .
Tambo…..if u r who I think you are…..
RustyBassaCSC
H.H
Anderlecht sack manager
Bayern injury crisis
PSG https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1585202/neymar-demands-edinson-cavani-is-sold-by-psg-after-their-infamous-set-piece-bust-up-at-the-weekend/
We can only throw it away ;))))
HH
Delaneys,
Av been…..looking…..ended up with pollen…..not my usual enhancement lol….but I’ll check it out….music to fall fallow ? ;-))
H.H.
Gies a shout wen it’s mushy picken….I’ll help wae the harvesting ;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
DELANEYS DUNKY on 19TH SEPTEMBER 2017 11:21 PM
Macjay
I have to agree with you.
Craig Thomson is the Masonic Grandmaster in fitba game management. He will kill the match on Saturday. He has been appointed to keep the score down and stop post match rioting fae the hun mob. Bring them on!
I want 7 and they wreck Ibrox.
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I expect Morelos to be feral .
Collapsing at the slightest contact . Perma whingeing . Sneaky little fouls desperately seeking retaliation.
I expect Thompson to behave precisely as he has in the past.
Laissez faire.
Rangers cannot beat Celtic on footballing ability. They must use spoiling tactics. Thompson I expect to be tolerant .
Bet you that Brendan will know what to expect and have the players well primed.
Can we really gub them again ?
This is unprecedented for me.
Hail Hail
BGFC,
Haha, aye that sounds about right! HH
– Tambo
TheLurkinTim,
Who do you think I am? You’ve lost me there buddy!
– Tambo
Embdy watch Fringe…..WaLtEr BiShOp…..should be all our heroes….seems he had token to the Doors ;-))
gmatimrtcalnsconenceCSC
H.H.
GARY67,
I can’t open/download that link but I trust the 4 sub rule is in there. Cheers.
– Tambo
Craig.
Never respond .
You`ve just put yourself in an awkward spot.
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/856322/Celtic-Rangers-Craig-Gordon-Chris-Sutton-news-Scottish-Premier-League-Brendan-Rodgers-Scot
Macjay1
Over 6 games last season we beat then 16-4.
That’s a 2 goals per game advantage over them.
What odds are the men in the know giving for Saturday?
BTW. I watched the first 90 minutes of tonight’s game at Firhill.
Honestly, my grand kids and I were literally laughing at some of their efforts.
But first we need to beat EBT’ McCann’s Dundee side later today.
Thistle had 16 goal attempts last night. 9 of them on target. Only one of those was in extra time.
So 15 shots at their goal.
I’d suggest if Scotty, Leigh and Paddy have their shooting boots tuned up on Saturday we could be in for an interesting 90 minutes.
I’m assuming Paddy, but of course it may be Jamesy. ( hope not as I’d prefer Paddy)
Tom Rogic and Stuart Armstrong are also likely to be having a few pops at goal given the space our passing will create.
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Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has tipped teenage defender Ross McCrorie to ‘become one of best centre halves in history’ after he he impressed in the 3-1 win against Partick Thistle in the Betfred Cup.
The teenage centre-half came on to replace the injured Bruno Alves and helped the Gers to victory after extra time.
Skipper Alves was forced off in the second half with a calf knock while on loan Cardiff ace John suffered a thigh problem to join Lee Wallace in the Ibrox treatment room.
And now Caixinha lavished praise on the young stopper after the final whistle.
Ross McCrorie comes on to replace Bruno Alves (Image: SNS Group)
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He said: “Ross McCrorie is going to be one of the best centre halves in history,not just for this club but for this country.
“You just need to see what he did. He was brilliant.
“It’s not about age or names. It’s about getting the chance to prove it.
“I have no concerns about him. I never had and never will have. If he needs to play on Saturday, he will play.
So that’s twice in a few days the huns haven’t managed to beat Thistle over 90 minutes. They might need a Man of the Match performance on Saturday-from Craig Thomson!
OOPS…I did it again….
After correctly betting Jags v Huns 2-2 correct score last Friday @ 16/1, I did so again last night with the 1-1 correct score @ 7/1.
Not mega bucks returns..but every little bit helps ?
HH
BIGJIMMY
What’s the price for another Hampden in the Sun scoreline?
Horses today ( Wednesday0
The trainer D. McCain has TWO Runners today at Kelso over the jumps.
I tend NOT to back his horses on the flat as they don’t appear good enough, however over the fences I usually get a w run for my money.
4.30 MAN LOOK @ 4/1..With the excellent Will Kennedy on board and
6.30 PRINCE KHURRAM @ 4/1.
Please don’t shoot the messenger.
HH
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 20TH SEPTEMBER 2017 6:18 AM
BIGJIMMY
What’s the price for another Hampden in the Sun scoreline?
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For Celtic – 7 ( SEVEN) V Deid Club -1…..its ( wait for it)…………400/1.
Thats the price with my online bookie bet365. It may be slightly different with high st bookies ?
HH
INVINCIBLE ‘GG on 20TH SEPTEMBER 2017 5:02 AM
I watched the Rangers game as well .They certainly weren`t impressive.
On the other hand ,I`ve seen so many hun games over the years that predicting the result can result in eggy face .
Wasn`t it big Jock who said ” only a fool would predict the result ‘ after Davie White ( ? ) had predicted a hun win.
I`m super confident . That`s what worries me .
I felt the same way at the cup semi .
I listened to a small part of Jags v Huns last night on the radio…According to the expert pundits just after the start of extra time they claimed that ” We have two very tired teams out there”.
it also appears that Alves and the Fantastic £40 million young loanee Declan John have both joined Lee Wallace on the treatment table and are doubtful for saturday against The Champions ?
HH
I hate being ” A Fool” so often ?
HH mate.
Celtic to win 7- 1 Correct Score v Huns @ 400/1.
Celtic to win 7-0 Correct Score @ 450/1.
and just in case we have an off day…
Celtic to win 6-1 Correct Score @ 125/1.
ALL three bets are on moments ago.
HH
KELVINBHOY – AULDHEID
Thanks for the feedback last night….lots of great info.
HH
First things first…Mon The Hoops lets gub EBT McCanns mob tonight.
HH
Say what you like about Sevco, they are through we still have work to do
HH
COYBIG
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HqKXXiNl3TQ
Rusty..
But no aurally ded ;J )
H.H
Interesting comments.
Refs and huns.
Welcome to the real world , Alan.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41328904
Good morning CQN from an overcast and mild East Devon.
Let’s pump this lot tonight.
YNWA