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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‘Don’t volunteer to point a gun at ED-209 in the boardroom ‘
– is that some kind of CGI-version of Cluedo?
Philvis
I can beat that, a roll and mince. Not just any old roll but one of those Viennal Loafs.
Tear out the inside doe, pour in the mince, the bread just soaks it up, and, close your eyes and bite.Magnificent
One tip, do not eat this wearing a white shirt!
bhoys4ever
Many thanks!
I’ll post my own review when I’ve read it!
Martin42
Have great day and an even better night.
HH
brimmer
philvisreturns
What size do you think the toilet is in here?
And, err, I am the boss!
Bhoys4ever -you may want to check out ‘ Road of Bones’ by Fergal Keane.
It tells the story of the Siege of Kohima in 1944, almost unimaginable endurance and courage [most of the time].
It’s a fairly new book so I’m sure it’s been kindled.
Martin42
Many Hooo70ooopy returns.
Hail! Hail!
MWD
Well todays not guilty verdict for Arry Redknap and Milan Manderic will have given some hope to Craig Whyte that his poundland team may also be found not guilty in there tax case.I am not an expert and have no idea if todays verdict actually gives the Orcs any reason for a new found confidence however,I have allways felt that the Masonic lodge will do all they can to help Whyte, and the Legal system is full of funny hand shakes and will no doubt have some sympathy with the orcs.H.H.
Has Romanov picked the team yet?
mickthetic
Izzy is nowhere near match fitness, Mulgrew is the best defender at the club. Why would we consider dropping him?
HH
My roll on cheese is sounding rather sorry now against the culinary delights already discussed. Went well with the prawn cocktail crisps though
DBBIA,
I surprised myself by realising immediately that ED-209 was a faulty police robot in RoboCop.
wee mention on TalkSport for the Celtic there
text duly read out
1-0 !
Joe Filippis Haircut 8 February, 2012 at 13:36
Thankfully not.
RTC is being decided on by tax expert judges.
Today’s decision in England was decided by a load of people off of the street who formed a jury.
SonOfDan
I see what you are saying but Izzi needs to come back at some point.
As for Mulgrew l agree he has been good(not sure he is the best. Rogne?) but l would still like to see my back line.
Hey what do l know l am a rugby man-) Miby l should have been a currant-(
Tom McLaughlin says:
8 February, 2012 at 12:06
I just do not see Hearts living with Celtic tonight. They are a poor team, in poor form and a club in complete disarray.
Celtic will molocate them, no problem.
Hearts 0-4 Celtic
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Uncanny, Tom. I just popped on here at the end of my lunch to state the same feeling. 4-0 the Hoops at a canter.
Bookies!…
Have been told the results of the FTT will be published here:
FTT results
Certainly shows the outcomes of previous FTTs with other companies, but not 100% it is correct.
Hail Hail
Tombola
Joe Filippis Haircut: 8 February, 2012 at 13:36
A jury made the decision on Redknapp and Mandaric – the Huns do not have that benefit.
HMRC have no loyalty to th
Joe Filippis Haircut: 8 February, 2012 at 13:36
Cats … don’t you just lovet them … anyway …
A jury made the decision on Redknapp and Mandaric – the Huns do not have that benefit.
HMRC have no loyalty to the Huns.
long shot but
lookin for a ticket for tonight
email via Paul or
twitter @TonyCassidy123
headin over there in one hour or so
predictin 2-1 for the Celts
Glasgow’s green n white
Dharma Bam – so has the faulty robot cop done in Philvis II and replaced him with Philvis I?
For what it’s worth (not a lot I know)
I don’t think Lenny will play commons and possibly not JF either.
So imo it’s either
FF
Mathews,Wilson,Rogne,Charlie
Broony Vic Ledley Sammy
Stokes Hooper (this would be my team as they are gash regardless if it’s at that place)
Attack Attack Attack
My other and poss Lenny’ would be
FF
same back four.
JF Broony Vic Ledley Sammy
Hoops
They ain’t Real Madrid.
We have serious options in our team, we will NOT lose.
We won’t even draw.
I can’t stand Hearts.
I’m done now.
brimmer
Martin 42 Many Happy Returns.
Friendly with your namesake/relation in Greenock.
Received a call this morning advising that my tickets for tonight have been misplaced/sold/gone whatever.
Devastating news but will willingly take the hit for 3 points,need to go now and take lessons on how to watch an away game on TV.
Joe Filippis Haircut says:
8 February, 2012 at 13:36
Well todays not guilty verdict for Arry Redknap and Milan Manderic will have given some hope to Craig Whyte that his poundland team may also be found not guilty in there tax case.I am not an expert and have no idea if todays verdict actually gives the Orcs any reason for a new found confidence…
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I would imagine the rank and file orcs will be very much thinking along those lines, dumbasses.
It should not give them any reason to be any more confident – it’s like a burglar feeling more confident in a verdict after a pickpocket had been found not guilty.
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! says:
8 February, 2012 at 13:14
Lunch at my desk today.
A buttered roll on scotch pie.
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Oliphants per chance………………
Affirmative
He may well now be Lady T’s Stepford husband
Dharma Bam – a marriage made in heaven…
Paddy Turner
That was just a lucky guess!
And lovely it was too!
Hope you and yours are well!
That FTT reaults link I posted was updated today (8th Feb) with cases which were concluded on or around 25th Jan.
Looks like a 2 week lag for the publication of fairly straight forward cases – God knows how long it’ll take for TFOD’s case!
We’ll probably hear about the result before publication but it’ll still make interesting reading.
Tombola
Celtic_Cross says:
8 February, 2012 at 13:20
Thanks for the heads up, that’s a good price, I’ve got money to waste after Dundee Utd obliging at 8/1 on Sunday
Tombola
Phil saying that legally they have 1 year to reply !
but a popular GUESS is….
2-3 months from the tribunal
i.e. April, May
as a GUESS only
thing is…it was big Andy Thornhill’s remit to string it along as much as possible
so it’s there own fault for it dragging on so long
Another triumph for the Rangers Supporters Trust. It’s a shame they forgot to ask him what the date would be…
Still, I hear they are good at arranging nights out.
Feb 01
Club Chairman Responds To Trust Call
“Craig Whyte has responded to yesterday’s call from the RST to set a date for the club AGM.
“Mr Whyte has stated that the AGM can’t take place until the club account are signed off and that challenges around the potential tax case liabilities mean these continue to be worked on. He further stated that as soon as the accounts are signed off an AGM will be called.
“Finally. the Chairman stated that he has an open door to the RST to speak on any issues of concern to our members.”
Paul, agreed, tonight is about focus and the Bhoys continuing to play as they have been over recent months. Keep it solid, work hard without the ball and when we have it our better players will create enough chances that we should win. It’s all about the attitude, pleased to hear Neil say this in his press conf yesterday no time for complacency.
a hard fought 2-0 to tonight , assuming mr collum behaves himself
Cheers
icecreamandjellycsc
Hopefully, regardless of how it was arrived at, the Rednapp verdict will give the OBSESSIVES some food for thought.
Yesterday, just as THEY are today, Rednapp was alleged to have been wrongdoing. Inn the near future, just as Rednapp has been today, THEY may well be fouud not guilty
NextGen
Barca Ajax quarter-final today at 1730GMT
NextGen QF
heard that Spurs puled out after realising they had fielded an inelligible player, so Liverpool progress
semis…..
Inter v Marseille
Liverpool v Barca/Ajax
I read The Siege of Kohima(road of bones)-its okay-compares itself to Stalingrad!!!
Enemy at the Gates it aint-Keanes a decent writer but the hyperbole duped me
-story worth telling but the class system was very much in evidence then-hero
generals and cannon fodder tommies-depressing.On a brighter note-the descriptions
of the Japanese army was decently researched-insightful.An average tome IMO.
I wasn’t on yesterday but did anyone comment that Craig Swan in yesterday’s Daily Record had an “Exclusive” on Pawel Brozek which was a direct lift of quotes from Zbyzeck’s post on Sunday night- of Pawel’s interview with a Polish journalist.
“Exclusive”, eh?
quonno,
Cheer up mate. The huns (x2) are going bust and life’s good.
Have some ice cream and Jelly.
Yum Yum.
Lubo.