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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Lead story on STV – huns to sign Cousin.
And they made it sound like a good thing rather than an act of desperation.
Come on ye Celts, let’s absolutely hammer this mob tonight.
Paul67,
Tonights game is absolutely massive and I think Celtic will be fired up for this game. If we come away with 3 points then I think it will finish Rangers resolve to keep close to us. It will not be easy tonight because all the Hearts players will be playing to try and secure their own futures at other clubs, they will be giving even more effort than they usually do against us which will make this a brilliant win if we manage it.
I hope the Hooperman continues his form from the weekend as he was sensational and with the likely change of James Forrest for Kris Commons then I am confident of getting a win by 2 goals possibly 3.
I’m really looking forward to this game as it should be a cracker, hopefully not spoiled by GOLLUM.
Was just checking the referee appointments on the SFA site, I didn’t realise it was Collum tonight. Oh dear, mood changer.
Brian’s brother Steven McLean at the weekend, who to be fair hasn’t done anything mad so far.
Then I noticed this:
Alloa Athletic
v
Berwick Rangers
Ref: Andrew Dallas
And yes, it’s his son.
*cold shiver*
On the subject of offspring, how old is Jordan Larsson now?
So the return of cousin and his elbows is expected.
Although this season 2 hun thugs have already been red carded for elbowing, granted naibalance was about 3 days after he tried to smash a dunfermline players face.
So how long till we see cousin being sent off for elbowing.
It wont be next week as he’s suspended, for a red card he recieved in his last game for the hun’s, for elbowing.
Bunbury Bhoy
Pal..
Sure Ah demand Attention..’
Don’t YOU?????
Heck. if Naebuddy Peys attention tae ye..
There is
NAE POINT in Making a Contribution tae the Forum!
Pal..
Ye hiv a loat tae Learn..
But, keep reading Ma Stuff..
and Mebbe,
Some of Ma Attention Grabbin’ Stuff will rub aff oan ye.
and
People Wull..
Pey attention..
Tae WHIT YOU …are oan aboot.
Right?
Darned Right!
That tosser King on Clyde “I can only see a victory for THEM tonight”
is it true Whyte has contacted Spurs and Rednapp for a loan deal with Rosie?
Celtic Mac says:
8 February, 2012 at 18:00
Can’t argue with any of that. My point was that there seems to have been a glaring question posited by the defence that the prosecution didn’t properly address. This planted the seed of doubt that the defence then exploited to full advantage.
Patterns of behaviour do usually signify a consistent cause and effect,and I have reservations about the verdict. Harry even seeks to portray himself as the genial East End barra boy, which means that he is seen by the public as a Deloy rather than a criminal. That geniality was also one of the reasons he was not convicted.
Adam Boulton actaually asked Harry if he thought he was one of the greats of the game. Now that is a step too far. I do not know if Harry had the good grace to blush.
HH
RWE CSC
“Celtic get £5m from the 2 Rangers games because they charge £40 a ticket”
Hmmm
7000 x 2 games x £40 = £560k yes?
Evening everyone
Nerves are building up for the kick off.
I believe we are better now than the team who lost on our last trip to Tynecastle.
But I dont think we are any better than the team who won 1-0 at home in the last game. Thanks to a foster save.
So
We need to step it up a bit tonight to come out of there unscathed, if we do it will be enough.
If we are bland, and we can be, we run the risk of the MIB having a bearing on the game.
So I hope the manager puts out a positive side and goes for a good win and not a deeply defensive team who hope to steal a win
on the break ala Inverness. (two set pieces)
HH
Mike
Neil has such choice now in the squad that it’s difficult to anticipate what formation he will pick for this game. I would go for the same team he played against Caley with James Forrest coming in for Commons. Hard choice to leave out our top scorer Anto but have him ready to be sprung from the bench.
Come on the HOOPS.
Tontine Tim says:
8 February, 2012 at 17:38
How are you cous?
What result do you expect tonight.
Have you any good memories of Tynecastle?
I remember winning a few there but loved Easter Road in the sun.
April 16 1977…..Kenny wins our first SPL.
Good evening folks…
All I’ll say is…KEEP YOU’RE EYES ON THE PRIZE CELTIC, KEEP FOCUSED AND STAY PROFESSIONAL!
such a big game tonight.
Anyways, the boozer bekons.
googybhoy
email to you.
twists n turns says:
8 February, 2012 at 18:12
“Celtic get £5m from the 2 Rangers games because they charge £40 a ticket”
Hmmm
7000 x 2 games x £40 = £560k yes?
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Celtic Park holds a little bit more than 7,000 ;-)
dirtymac
7000. orcs?
Dirtymac
7000 huns x £40. The season books are already sold whether Rangers are coming or not.
There should be nothing to be concerned about tonight.
hearts are gash
The atmosphere is over rated and if anything its made by the away end.
Only fear is the team going out with the wrong attitude, cant see that happening, games like this is where Champions are made.
Samaras to keep his place due to that goal at the weekend though a place should be found for Tony Stokes, Tony Tony Stokes.
It would seem that I got it right.
The TALKING DIRD is as sick as a PARROT.
Get in there BROONIE.
My dear,dear,dear,friend..Scotspatsfan
Hiya, Pally..??
Sorry aboot the cataclysmic disappointment, that ye suffered , pal…
but.. as ye know..
Ye should always listen tae Nutsy… He Knows ye Know!
anyway…
In anither Part of ther Forrrrrest…
Sure, Ah hiv nae doot that Scott’s Name is the First Name oan the Sheet…
as it is Pre-Printed oan the
Team Sheet..
Ah am Sure..
Lenny orders them .. that wey.. fae the Printers!
Oor Manager must Justify his Signing up Broonie fur the Next
Three Years.. which wiz a big Mistake.. fur Broonie is Getting OVER PAID.. Big Time…
Look.. are ye aware that Brooine wiz the Only Celtic .. in the Middy. who
wiznae fancied by any ither Team, at this past Windae?
Ye didanae..
Well.. that is a FACT!
Ki wiz Fancied , Kayal wiz Fancied, Forrest wiz Tae.. so wiz Wanyama..
so wiz Commons..
Ledley.. Na..he wiznae..
However.. if Broonie wiznae Saught after by any ither Team.. at the windae..
then…
That Tells ye awe ye need tae know aboot Broonie’s Talents.
Broonie is a Journeyman..
Nae Mair and Nae Less.
Lenny, is Bummin him up… and he is daeing the same wi..
Kelvin..
Ye know that Lenny Pursured Kelvin fur a Year and a Day..
Doncha?
Yep..
Lenny , must justify his faith in Kelvin..
Kelvin, may be no a bad player, but..
Rogne, Maj and Mulgrew are much bettah..
Kojo
yer pal..who likes ye aloater
Kojo.
Steady on!
You’ll have net curtains twitching down Kilbowie way…
He’ll be reaching for the Mackenzie Smelling Salts…
By the way,where’s Sydney Tim,with his new,revamped sandwich board ?
EN
an early strike should see them drop their heads quickly and we could rattle in 3 or 4.
Saying that – I’ll take a 1-0!
Evening bhoys!
2-0 the nite hoops to score first also got big vic to score at anytime at 7/1.
Re Andrew Dallas
Had a night in his company one night…..erse of a boy
Hail Hail
Clyde suggesting that Hearts are going with 5 at the back.
Could be a long night.
Patience Bhoys.
We do not have 53,000 ST holders.
Like it or not, the orcs are part of (a major) the reason we sell the 40-odd thousand STs we do.
As part of an overall package, it would be fair to say we make about £4-5m from the two orcs games.
EN
I would def start Stokesy tonight, but think Lenny may stick with Sammy, for as you say, he has earned it.
dirtymac
Disagree mate but respect your opinion on it.
Kojo
Hook,line and sinker…
All I am saying is lay aff Broonie fur 10 minutes and support our captain. Of course you have the right to your opinion and to criticize but be man enough to praise the guy as well when he is on a rich vein of form, or is that beyond you?
HH
Is a podium on the match updates a podium ? I’ve never had a first and I want one.
I now hear that the VAT on the £24m leveraged from Ticket Bus (BFDJ) is due now and not over the next 4 years as Whyte thought. Another big bill due and payable now.
blantyretim says:
8 February, 2012 at 18:17
Cheers mate ….gave replied.
Twists n turns 18:22
An early goal would be nice, we seem to start slowly there though quite often.
If the early goal is from Kelvin Wilson at 50/1 it would be even the better.
EN
Guys, Craig Bellamy has a TV show on his Sierra Leonne charity is on itv 4 now, he’s a good man Craig
HH
twists n turns says:
8 February, 2012 at 18:26
dirtymac
Disagree mate but respect your opinion on it.
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With what part?
We sell corporate tickets at a much increased price in comparison to games against other teams and as stated, the two games are part of the ST package worth over 1/10th of the ST income (2 from 19 home games). Added to that that they are the only games we now sell out, I’d say we make about that amount from the games v them.
cmon the celts a win will do !
Evening, buzzing for tonight….
Can embdy provide me with the best odds on Skoosh scoring first?
Ta
TJ
Happy 42nd birthday to Martin70.