Bayern Munich left Glasgow with three points, but that was two more than they deserved. The game was decided on a 22nd minute lapse. Dedryk Boyata should have headed but allowed the ball to bounce behind him. This is the kind of mistake which primary school kids are shouted out for. From that moment, Coman was clear through on Craig Gordon, who made the mistake of coming out of his box in the vain hope of reaching the ball before the French international striker. That aside, Celtic were excellent and deserved a point for their efforts.
As with the corresponding game in Munich, this was a game for James Forrest, not Patrick Roberts, so I was pleased Brendan Rodgers’ hand was forced with the injury to Patrick. James was outstanding. He regularly drew three defenders, kept his head up in possession, and created the chance which allowed Callum McGregor to convert.
Watch James again at the goal. He played the magicians’ trick: “Look over here, watch me.” Every Bayern Munich player was focused on him before he pulled a rabbit out of the hat, it was a thing of beauty. Wing play is difficult, although it seems it is more difficult for some to understand it, than it is to play there. I enjoyed watching Arjen Robben, but James was the more productive winger last night.
Screeds have been written about a momentary lapse by Nir Bitton at Firhill, which cost Celtic nothing. Last night, under the most intense pressure, the player grew in stature in the central defensive position. I heard “What are you doing?” as he chased down a loose ball in the Bayern right back position a moment before the Celtic goal, but without that, or his build-up play which led to the goal, we would not have drawn level.
It is also worth recording that Celtic still had the option to make a substitution when Nir received a head injury which resulted in several minutes treatment and the application of a substantial bandage. If his appetite for a scrap was in question (you know what I mean), he would have left the field at that moment.
I was getting frustrated for Callum McGregor, who constantly showed for the ball, but in the central role he started the game, seldom received it. It was a brave move for Brendan to hook Scott Sinclair and push Callum wide, although Scott was clearly below his best, but this change was pivotal in getting Celtic level. The aforementioned build up play from Bitton, the run and delicious dink from Forrest, cut Bayern open. In true Halloween fashion, Callum wasted no time in burying ghosts of past German encounters.
Scott Brown was imperious, while Stuart Armstrong will still be replaying his early chance to open the scoring over in his mind, he can be satisfied with his performance. Lustig and Tierney put in mature and energetic efforts.
Moussa Dembele had little scope to shine; an early left foot effort which he didn’t connect with cleanly was the sum total of his genuine opportunities. Celtic wisely put numbers in defence and midfield, leaving the striker isolated.
A word about Dedryk. He dropped on his knee on the final whistle, no doubt feeling the pain of his earlier mistake. You and I have been watching football long enough to know this is part of the game. Big Billy shared a couple of similar memories with me, which he carried like old wounds. Dedryk has recovered from darker places during his time at Celtic and can use the hurt from last night against PSG, and when his countrymen visit on match day 6. It was an infuriating moment, but he is a player unrecognisable from the Dedryk we lamented in Molde.
There is so much to be positive about. On similar form, we will destroy Anderlecht and no one will fancy coming to Celtic Park in the Europa League. So what do you have to worry about? We’ll talk about that tomorrow.
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BIG PACKY
Belfast
Good evening, friends.
CPT Born in Belfast
Big Packy
Charlie Tully was a Belfast Bhoy. Definitely. Sorry
jimbo67
Big Packy
Charlie Tully was a Belfast man.
Charles Patrick “Charlie” Tully (11 July 1924 – 27 July 1971) was a footballer with Celtic Football Club.
Tully was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1944 he was struggling to break into a very strong Belfast Celtic team and in a bid to garner better match experience was sent on loan to Cliftonville F.C.. After just 10 appearances he returned to more than make the grade at Celtic Park (Belfast). He scored the winning goal in the 1947 Irish Cup Final.
Tully signed for Glasgow Celtic from Belfast Celtic on 28 June 1948. He played his debut match at Inside-left at home against Morton on 14 August in a 0-0 draw. He played a total of 319 matches for Celtic, scoring 47 goals, throughout his career, which spanned 11 years.
Charlie’s skill quickly earned him the reputation as a Celtic great after an outstanding performance against Rangers in a 3-1 victory at Celtic Park where it was reported ‘Tully dribbled about almost at will.’ ‘..The miraculous Irishman bewildered, badgered…. mesmerised Rangers..’ This catapulted Tully to the status of cult hero and the beginning of ‘Tully Mania’ when Tully cocktails were sold in pubs; Tully ties in shops and green Tully ice cream in cafes.
As well being such an accomplished club player, Tully played international football for Northern Ireland. One game is particularly well remembered. In 1952 Tully scored both goals in a 2-2 draw with England, one of which was scored from the corner flag. Before the kick-off he said to his marker, Alf Ramsay, “Do you enjoy playing for your country, Mr Ramsay?” “I do, Mr Tully”. “Make the most of it today then – it might be the last chance you get!” The match report read ‘Tully took a corner with his right foot. The inswinger sailed waist high and at speed, swerving into goal at the last moment. Merrick sensed the danger…but the swerving ball bounced out of his arms and over the line.’ [1]
Tully achieved this feat again in 1953, not once but twice against Falkirk in a Scottish Cup tie at Brockville. Tully took a corner for Celtic and swung the ball directly into the net. The referee, presuming that the ball must have been placed outwith the arc, instructed Tully to retake the corner. Tully did so with the same result, swinging the ball into the net directly from the corner.
Tully spent brief periods on loan to Stirling Albion before being released in September 1959. Thereafter he took up the position of player-manager at Cork Hibernians before spells in management with Bangor (twice) and Portadown.
Tully died in his sleep at home in Belfast on 27 July 1971. The Falls Road was packed with mourners for his funeral.
His sons (Charlie and Brian) and daughter Patricia all still live in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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I see Craig Gordon is still trying to dodge any responsibility for the first Bayern goal: story is here.
He should stfu and keep dressing room conversations in-house.
I don’t expect big Dedryck is too happy!
KTF
still glowing after tuesday night
btw, there was a good documentary about Bobby Sands on bbc 2 that night
BOURNESOUPRECIPE BURGASHOOPS POGMATHONYAHUNAKALAIRDOFTHESMILES GREENINBINGLEYINOSLO. THANKS LADS THATS A BOTTLE OF WHISKY TO HIM.
Charlie Tully was revered by my Dad’s generation. He and his mate used to light up at the very mention of Charlie’s name. I don’t know how often my Dad has told me the story about his scoring straight from the corner flag at Brockville. My Dad was one of those privileged to witness it (2x).
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS TEAM FOR SATURDAY
Dick Beattie
John Donnelly
Sean Fallon
Willie Fernie
Bobby Evans (c)
Bertie Peacock
Charlie Tully
Bobby Collins
Billy McPhail
Sammy Wilson
Neil Mochan
HAIL HAIL.
Ryan Jack has won more appeals than Rangers have won games at Ibrokes in the league this season.
Good fun on Snyde….
Compliance officer leaves ole Kirk Broadfoot with egg on his face.
PARKHEADCUMSALFORD yeah my dad was at that game too. every hogmanay he would tell the story happy memories.
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 2ND NOVEMBER 2017 6:13 PM
I see Craig Gordon is still trying to dodge any responsibility for the first Bayern goal: story is here.
He should stfu and keep dressing room conversations in-house.
I don’t expect big Dedryck is too happy!
KTF
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I wouldn’t put any faith in anything that HITC site posted and that includes the date. I followed onto the Fake News rag that is the Daily Mail and read the article. I reckon CG says Brendan spoke to Dedryk because Dedryk was so upset at losing the goal not because he gave him a bollocking. CG also takes collective responsibility in the article. Don’t expect to read the truth in any of these rags.
Best advice to all players is don’t speak to the press.
Cultsbhoy
On Clyde
Dalzell says rangers are bigger than Aberdeen because they have a bigger
Wage bill
Perfect oppo to tell him rangers arent earning enough to pay these higher
Wages and they are borrowing from their own directors
Phil saying Billy Davies pulled out of the running for the sevco gig.
Our press of course reported it as Billy Davies will not be the next Rangers manager.
I’m sure his buddy Gordon Dalziel will let the public know the truth that even he wasn’t touching that.
MILD MANNERED PEDRO DELGADO
Yes I should have. :-)
BIG PACKY @6.20.
That line up has goals in it.Maybe as many as 7
“A great orgasm of almost 60,000 Scottish throats.” – Germany’s Bild reporting the crowd’s response to Callum’s equaliser.
That has to be right up there with that Russian guy a few years ago – Spartak Moscow was it? – describing his defence: ‘We were a brothel at the back’.
SOUTH OF TUNIS hailhail too young to have been there only 4 at the time. but remember my old man comin in steaming drunk after celebrating.
Cultsbhoy
Was that you
Fergus- great point re the cheats debtors…
Brothel has been HR’d into ‘ sieve’…
Dessybhoy
My memory on the source of statute of limitations in terms of their title is foggy, but I remember it was part of a section of UEFA Disciplinary rules setting them out. I’ll see if I can trace them. I think it came in an e mail but I would not have made the point had I not been sure of its basis.
The ebt stuff can only be addressed by a JR and that is still a possibility.
Dear Santa,
Please for my Christmas can I have Derek McInnes for Rangers manager. I promise to be a good radio presenter and I won’t ask for anything else, except maybe a Barry Ferguson poster?
Signed,
Kenny, aged 54 (going for 55).
Sid
I think phil’s info might hold some merit
De ell not mentioned Billy Davis for the sevco job all night
Wow! According to Barry Fergiehun, huns budget will 5 times Aberdeen’s for Derek McInnes…
WBC,
Could believe that, Sheeps budget = £100K -:))))
Forrest wins the battle of the Jameses.
Regarding Charlie Tully and more specifically the 2 corners at Brockville .As the story goes , CQN can thank Charlie Tully for making a young boy who was there , fall in love with the hoops .
He’s been a CQN legend , and rightly so , for years . A rather dapper old chap , partial to the occasional refreshment and the puffer of herbal substances . ;-)))
MILD MANNERED PEDRO DELGADO
Haha that’s an open secret
talkin about dalziel when i was a kid in glenboig. we used to get morning rolls delivered from dalziels bakery i think airdrie. white bag with a horse emblem onthe bag which said a good roll does satisfy.
Cultsbhoy
Well done mate
Eddie on Sunset has skipped his medication I think
Eddie on Snyde