Neil Lennon will be delighted to have secured his captain, Scott Brown, on a new long-term contract which sees the player tied to the club until after his 30th birthday in 2015, with the club having an option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.
Scott joined Celtic in 2007 and played central midfield until last season, when he was occasionally used wide right, to great effect. Reflecting some of the conversations we had earlier this week with Georgios Samaras, who has recently been a revelation wide-left after years of frustration as part of a front pairing, Scott seemed to revel in the space the wider position allowed him to exploit.
Before joining Celtic Scott made his name playing almost as an auxiliary striker at Hibernian, where he would burst into the box with well-timed runs but at Celtic he is more commonly anchored in a defensive midfield role. As a consequence, despite having played more games for Celtic than Hibs, and playing for a team who attack far more often, he has still to match his Hibs goals scored total at Celtic.
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Well done Graeme Croser,journo in the MOS,managed to
give a report on hun game,without mentioning dodgy penalty.
Maybe he was away for a pee at time.
I had the joy of seeing the majestic Socrates
at the world cup in Spain ’82.
He was the captain of a fantastic Brazil team.
A great man.
The Battered Bunnet says:
4 December, 2011 at 10:40
It is beginning to look like that scene from a Few Good Men when Nicholson loses it and shouts “The truth? You want to know the truth? You can’t handle the truth.”
3 points today bhoys, that’s all that matters.
Watched the biggest bunch of cheats on the planet and their non-penalty yesterday and have to say i felt disgusted .
The cheating is still going on unabated, so what is exactly the point in playing in this corrupt league.
We the fans are in desperate need of leadership to fight this corruption.
KTF Celtic 2 DU 0
Gordon64 says:
4 December, 2011 at 10:48
I had the joy of seeing the majestic Socrates
at the world cup in Spain ’82.
He was the captain of a fantastic Brazil team.
A great man.
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Hat off to you,being able to see after all that drink.
Petr Cech in January?
I can wish…
First hailstones of the winter falling here at the minute.
I see the sunday mail is getting their excuses in early. Back page headline (read it in supermarket queue: someone else was buying but I couldn’t help laughing out loud) I’M NO DIVER. Enough said. Just wonder what Sportscene will make if it tonight.
Parkheadcumsalford says:
4 December, 2011 at 10:52
The hun doing summaries will not mention pen,FACT.
Anybody wants a look at the dive there is a still photograph on the Videocelts report , its an absolute joke!
That penalty just comming up on Sky Sports 1.
The Boys in Blue have only one tactic available to them in this thorny issue.
If they are seen to engage in meaningful dialogue they would not be able to discount the merits of the political position.
The Brigade”smashing” strategy puts the encounter between representatives of Celtic and Them in the only suitable position that ensures total and unequivocal victory.
Whether it’s The Green Brigade or “The Old Brigade” – they will be “smashed” .
As offensive as that is, the question only remains how dirty and protracted the offensive will be.
Either way, it’s a Home win for Them.
HH.
Jeezo hold that weather from Newlands..someone just turned out the lights
and just been told it’s snowing in the mearns
and the dark clouds gathering over Mordor….
At least some in the press are calling out some of the shenanigans… there must be a review of that penalty.
Any chance?
HH
M
A very harsh, but hasty reminder to all Celtic fans who haven’t seen, or couldn’t watch the Ragers ‘penalty’ that Celtic need a minor miracle to be able to win the SPL. – Why did I joke when they Aluko signed ‘he was straight in the pool for his diving lessons’ *shakes head*
Today we have another Celtic experimental, with injury woes, and without hearing the latest team news for the umpteenth time Celtic’s line up will have altered, and I’d expect we’ll see the returning Captain ( you don’t pay that kind of money for a bench warmer ). The likelyhood is CM will play left back and SB will replace VW, seems straightforward enough.
But the tactical decision for NL will be whether he returns to, two strikers i.e. Hooper and Stokes leaving Kayal and Brown to be backed by wide men Forrest and Samaras.
If he does ( and I think he will ) – I’d expect Dundee Utd to be be much in the game, and the outcome very much in the balance because as usual we’ll be outnumbered in the centre midfield, and if this plan A to score before the opposition falters, we could regress quite quickly from recent ground we’ve made up.
Utd and Tannadice, Celtic on 4-4-2 with two wide, anything can happen.
you can’t handle the truth
Gordon 64
Yeah I was there when they beat a strong Scotland team 4-1 . The Narey goal seemed to inspire the brazil boys .
I thought at the time the scot team tactics were much too negative -went a goal in front and then sat back inviting the Brazilians forward.
Teams who played aggressivly against that Brazil team got results.
A quote from the hun’s wildcard Aluko, this season’s season’s Diouff:
“I felt there was contact and then I fell over. I’m not one that normally dives.”
Apart from the “penalty”, the MIB only gave Dunfermline ONE FOUL in the whole game
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15901608.stm
That must be some sort of record even for Ipox.
A player from each team was yellow carded, so the game must have been “competitive” (for want of a better word).
God, even in friendlies – any team will commit at least half a dozen fouls – it’s part of the game.
The game in Scotland stinks, and part of the problem is that everybody has got used to the stench.
Back to sport, all I want from today is a a good performance and 3 points.
Go so your stuff, Celtic!!!
Hail Hail
From the Hunday Mail
Dec 4 2011 by Gordon Waddellllyy, Sunday Mail
SONE ALUKO last night insisted he’s no cheat after winning Rangers the penalty which sealed their first win in a month.
The winger went down in the box to set up Gers’ second in a tense 2-1 win which reopened a seven-point gap on Celtic at the top of the SPL table.
But Dunfermline boss Jim McIntytre claimed whistler Steve Conroy had a “nightmare” with a decision he insisted was never a spot-kick.
Nikica Jelavic drove home the chance to add to an Alex Keddie own goal but Joe Cardle pulled one back before the Pars gave Rangers a fright late on.
Keddie headed over with just two minutes left and McIntyre said: “We had a great chance to grab an equaliser.
“The boys were superb after the break.
“But for Rangers’ second goal, the ref’s had a nightmare. I’ve watched it back on video and it’s never a penalty. It’s a really poor decision.”
Aluko, however, insists Conroy got it right – but his analysis was less than convincing.
He said: “When you’re at full pace in the box, the pitch is wet and you’re twisting and turning, then it’s hard to stay on your feet if there’s any contact.
“I felt there was contact then I fell over. I’m not one who normally dives. I thought it was a penalty and obviously the ref did as well.
“Dunfermline’s players didn’t protest either, did they? So I don’t see what the issue is.”
Aluko was Gers’ star turn in only his second game for the club.
And he insists he’s already over the blame attached to him for the goal which hurt his side at Kilmarnock last week.
He said: “If you make those mistakes you get criticism but I can deal with it. It happened on my debut at Aberdeen as well.
“I was at fault for a goal but you must be mentally strong to bounce back. I watched last week’s game back and cringed but it’s not a problem.”
Aluko could pose a problem for Rangers soon, though, if he continues the form he showed yesterday.
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on January 21, Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi will be considering a recall.
Aluko wouldn’t be averse to a call-up, despite the obvious issues that would present for Rangers, but said: “You’d have to ask the manager.
“I’ve not been in recent squads but I’ve kept in contact with Nigeria.
“Hopefully being at a club the size of Rangers will help my chances.
“We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.”
Dunfermline were left to rue more self-inflicted wounds as Keddie scored his second own goal in as many games.
But the stopper insists the whole team have to stop shooting themselves in the foot.
He said: “It’s hard to come back from a goal down against anyone in the SPL, far less here.
“We’re not starting matches well. Teams are scoring in the first 20 minutes against us, the way Rangers and Celtic did, and then we settle.
“However, it’s too late sometimes – especially against the Old Firm.”
first flickers of snow in netherlee, winter has arrived
Did you award that penalty , your goddam right i did.
ohits says:
4 December, 2011 at 11:07
a code red, white and blue?
UC
Kayal33 says:
4 December, 2011 at 11:06
first flickers of snow in netherlee, winter has arrived
change that flicker to heavy
Bamboo
That was a great day in Seville.
I was behind the goal that Narey scored in.
IMO 4-1 was a decent result against one
of the best teams i have ever seen.
Full Scotsman article on Uefa hearing
God bless Celtic mad James Smyth and all those who lost their lives in the Mc Gurks bar massacre on this day 40 years ago. I’m sure they were looking down with pride last night at the unveiling of a mural in their memory. Well done to the families who fought and worked so hard against those who rather it was forgotten and to those who braved the elements last night to stand beside them. Hail Hail
Re Aluko, he actually tells the truth in a post match interview: “I felt there was contact then I fell over”……………
IT WASN’T CONTACT THAT BROUGHT HIM DOWN, HE ELECTED TO DROP IE DIVE.
Ulster-Celt says:
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Full on snowing in Newlands-
short stretch of the legs cancelled -just negotiated a wee hurl into shalwands for the game…
any news from the North East ..is game at risk?
HH
M
I Bhoycott the Hootsmon. No friend of ours.
saltires en sevilla says:
4 December, 2011 at 11:11
any news from the North East ..is game at risk?
according to Tony Hamilton’s twitter Dundee is cold but snow free
Kayal33
cheers
HH
M
Greetings from Dougieblunderland !
Aluko,
“I’m not one who normally dives.”
Oh no need to explain yourself, son, we all knew that this would become normal for you once you were with Ragers.
Snow reaches deepest,darkest Drumsargard.
This woose no gon tae bookies till it stoaps.
FAC meeting with SNP MSP
Published on Saturday 3rd December, 2011 by Celtic Trust
Meeting between FAC and Humza Yousuf MSP
Meeting between FAC and Humza Yousuf MSP
On Tuesday 29 November, FAC met with Humza Yousuf, the Glasgow list SNP MSP at his request. Mr Yousuf indicated that he wished to enter into discussions with us re amendments to the Offensive Behaviour at Football Bill. The meeting was held in St Mary’s hall and the discussion took place over a couple of hours.The FAC members present reiterated the reason behind our opposition to the Bill ie
•No case has been made for separate legislation which only applies to football
•It is unnecessary in that existing legislation covers all the types of behaviour which the Bill is intended to cover
•It is unworkable in that it is not clearly written and the guidelines to the Police are no clearer
•It lacks legal certainty in that it is not clear what types of behaviour would be criminalised
We also indicated our grave concerns about how the Bill has developed and highlighted our view that the destruction of the data relating to the existing legislation (Section 74) has not been adequately explained. We raised the issue of the credibility of the Convenor of the Justice Committee, Christine Grahame who has been accused of holding anti-Catholic views and who, to our knowledge, has yet to deny this; and who is also currently under investigation by the Police for matters concerning election expenses.
Mr Yousuf responded at length. He indicated that the Bill was not perfect; that there was no consensus around it; and that legitimate negative points had been raised in relation to the Bill. However, he argued that the Bill could be amended to make it better and that it was only one strand in an overall Government strategy to deal with sectarianism. He stressed the issue of public disorder and argued that this was key to understanding how the Bill would be applied. He asked for interested parties like ourselves to put forward amendments which he could look at as we are now at a stage when only Justice Committee members can put forward amendments.
In response, we pointed out that there is no significant issue of public disorder in Scottish football to which Mr Yousuf replied that this was due to the high levels of policing. We did not accept this point and told him that the level of policing of even the Glasgow derby is nothing compared to the levels of policing in other countries. Even with the levels of policing there are at games, there is no evidence that the police struggle to maintain order.
Mr Yousuf said that he thought one area in which the Bill could be usefully amended was in relation to the part of the Bill relating to the notion of offensiveness. This is the most unclear and broadly drafted section. He also stated that previous amendments relating to freedom of speech are likely to be accepted.
Mr Yousuf agreed to follow up our concerns regarding the Section 74 data and the matter of Christine Grahame and her failure to deny the accusations against her.
He asked again for us to forward to him any amendments which we thought might strengthen the Bill.
http://www.celtictrust.net/index.php?func=d_home_article&id=338
All well here weatherwise
VOGUEPUNTER
After yesterday’s disaster for every CQN napster,are you for a look at the Fairyhouse card?
One or two possibilities in there.
Not mentioning any of them,as the weight of expectation is clearly too much for the nags to shoulder!
Lennybhoy, Neil, my emails down for some reason, so enjoy the game. KTF
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS says:
4 December, 2011 at 11:18
Yes,Miss nomer 12.50 and rivage d’or 1.20.
My usual non studying line.