The off-field histrionics that a visit to Tynecastle invariably brings is of little interest today. For now, don’t really care about the history of this fixture or the disposition of the natives. Such matters pale into insignificance beside the three points on offer to the team who have won 14 consecutive games in domestic football, a run that extends back to October.
Neil Lennon and his players will let others worry about life’s dramas, the likely influence of Hearts fifth winding-up order, served this week, the “political situation” that has a bearing on Hearts team selection, or even the 2-0 defeat at the same venue four months ago. They will instead focus on how to deliver a disciplined performance against a team who have recorded unlikely highs and lows this season.
10-man Hearts put five goals past St Mirren last month but were lucky to leave Tynecastle with a draw against 10-man St Johnstone at the weekend after Cillian Sheridan ran them ragged. They are neck-and-neck with St Johnstone in the league, both of whom have slipped six points behind Motherwell in the chase for what may yet become a Champions League spot.
The biggest decision for Neil Lennon may be in defence. Celtic have lost only two league goals in their last nine outings (they lost 12 in the previous nine), which has been crucial in their push to the top of the league. This has seen opportunities for now-fit Kelvin Wilson limited. Kelvin played a full 90 minutes in the Scottish Cup against Inverness on Saturday and will give the manager a decision to make.
Happy Birthday to Martin42, 70 years of refusing to take life too seriously. A win tonight would give us a better birthday reference point than the cold and miserable night at Celtic Park 12 years ago.
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Really looking forward to seeing Mathews, K Wilson, Rogne and Izzi as a back line. perhaps tonight?
Pace to burn and not a bad amount of skill too.
Hail hail
Mtt
Mearns 2 Milton. 12.33
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Keep up date with tribunal decisions
Latest FTT case etc there as PDF file
Hope this helps
Some great reading
Ignorance of tax matters is not an excuse
Cannot wait till the Huns case if guilty
Havingapartywhenthehunsdiex csc
Tom McLaughlin
I really, really hope you are right!
Only problem is I don’t like ice cream and jelly!
Get well soon!
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! – My dear bhoy…
As Peter Sellers once said, “there is no me”. (thumbsup)
Happy Birthday Martin42,and to my son Caolan,16 today..
4+ tonight for the birthday Bhoys..HH
mickthetic
No chance of that at swinecastle? Same team as Saturday, as we will face the same game plan from hearts.
Spurs reserves playing in flip-flops beat this sorry mob 5-0 in their
own midden.
If we’re really any good we’ll see them off comfortably.
Off to bed now. It’s 11pm and I need to get up at 5:30am to watch some football match on TV.
Hail Hail and 4-0 to Celtic.
Hi CQNers
I haven’t been around for a while. Some local difficulties and indeed am in hospital as I do this. I just had to share this little gem that my nephew sent me and hope that he didn’t pick it from CQN.
Rangers have had to withdraw a line in bras from circulation.
Apparently the support fell away and the tits kept falling out of the cups. Boom Boom. It definitely cheered me up today.
Come on Celtic give us a victory to tonight.
Hail Hail
Ian Paisley has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He was last seen walking up the Shankhill Road shouting “No Remember!”
Tom McLaughlin says:
8 February, 2012 at 12:54
Tom, what do you mean by that being your understanding. Educated guess? That’s not how it works mate. Quick announcement when it’s for the defendant, delayed to write up the judgement when it’s the pursuer? That would be nice but it’s miles from the truth I’m afraid.
A Tribunal can only consider points of law. It’s the writing up and tripple checking the legal arguments that takes all the time as both sides have a right to appeal.
cyrenean – Rangers have had to withdraw a line in bras from circulation
They were marketed as “Don’t-Cross-Your-Heart” bras (thumbsup)
cyrenean
Sorry to hear you’ve been ill.
Hope a victory tonight will restore your spirits!
cyrenean
Take care mate !
Get well soon!
Many Happy Returns Martin42!
I think I’ve just figured out your moniker :)
HH
gsu
McDonalds in Govan recently announced a new range of “Never Happy” meals for the bulging bitter bears. (thumbsup)
Tom,
What source are you using at 5.30am? And what side of the border…:-)
Happy Birthday Martin42
Steak pie then jelly and ice cream?
Hoopy Birthday Martin42.
Paul
Have been trying to buy issue 6 online, but the ordering page is still showing issue 5,
Any idea when this will be updated?
Off now to try and find a legal parking space on Byers road……..
HH
Martin
Congratulations on attaining 70 years.
Keep posting.
.
GreenSideUp..
Did you think Paul67 was Martin42’s Dad..lol
Summa
A very Happy Birthday Martin42 hope you are having a great day! Hope your well and hopefull see you soon!
Cannot wait for tonights game hope the ref keeps his eye on Black who likes to kick anything that moves
Is Black out of the game tonight?
Lunch at my desk today.
A buttered roll on scotch pie.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
minx1888 – Ian Black is suspended. (thumbsup)
Templeton also out with a groin strain.
‘No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”
-lifted from ole Confucius
Daniel Cousin in talks with rangers…….what a laugh, it gets better and better
rangers have contacted Interpol to track down other goalscoring legends
Jean Claude Darcheville and Filip Sebo ( now that would be funny )
Taken Broony tonite for goal anytime at 11/2, given the higher likelihood of a penalty in this tie. Still think 2-0 good guys. Probably park around Roseburn/ Murrayfield area and walk round with the bhoy
At tonight’s game can we chant –
“the hertz are goin’ bust”?
Or shouldn’t we antagonize there , err, fans?
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! – Lunch at my desk today.
A buttered roll on scotch pie.
Lunch is for wimps, Philbhoy.
Follow my 3-step plan to successmanship:
* Good business is where you find it
* Don’t forget to check the stalls before you mock the boss to a colleague in the executive toilets
* Don’t volunteer to point a gun at ED-209 in the boardroom (thumbsup)
philvisreturns – now that my friend has made me smile – the news about Black not the roll and scotch pie!!
Philbhoy
Kello out also
Thats Hearts 3 best players out
Lets get right in about them
Hearts 3 best players out tonight. Templeton, injured, Black, suspended and Kello, romanoved. Right attitude by us = comfortable win
Looking at Bert Kassies’ 2012-13 UEFA qualification criteria, the SPL winners enter the Champions League at “CHQ3” of 4 (which relates to the “Champions Route”) and the SPL runners-up enter “NCQ3” of 4 (“Non-Champions Route”).
The Champions Route involves the league champions of the lower ranked countries, with opposition likely to be of the quality of the likes of Maribor, Malmo and Kaunas. The Non-Champions Route involves the teams just off the top of the higher ranked European leagues, with the likes of Chelsea, Valencia, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Porto all currently well in the frame as potential opponents before even reaching the group stage!
It is imperative that Celtic do not slip up from their current position of strength in the SPL. If we only win one trophy this season it absolutely must be the SPL title. I am sure Motherwell will be far happier to draw Chelsea in a CL qualifier than we will!
Celtic hold the current SPL records for consecutive wins (25) and consecutive unbeaten games (32), both achieved in 2003/04. The 2011-12 team is currently at 12 wins and 15 undefeated with 14 SPL games remaining, so they can, by winning all their remaining SPL games, write their own little piece of history.
Let’s do it!
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! says:
8 February, 2012 at 12:12
I don’t read a great deal, however a mate has given me a book which he say’s is amust read.
The Forgotten Highlander – Alistair Urquhart.
Any crits please?
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I had this as an audio book and found it worth listening to. Alistair Urquart is a quiet unassuming man whose story needs to be told. There are some excellent reviews on Amazon which are worth looking at. Definitely a “must read”.
Bhoys4ever
Martin42.
Many Happy Returns on your 50th birthday.
Son of Dan
Can l ask why you think that? In a non confrontational way,
I am interested l think we might the pace in the back four is incredible. Play a high line hearts have not got the pace to get behind us?
mtt