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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BQN Presents Updates from Game 7 World Series
69 Degrees in La La Land for Game 7 about to begin.
It’s been a see saw back and forth series but LA come into tonight’s game slightly favored.
This would be Houston Astros’ first title, while Dodgers have won 5 titles since they moved to LA as well as one from their previous home in Brooklyn.
Both sides were exceptional in the long season and the first 6 games have been sensational.
Both sets of pitchers have had difficult games and arms will be tiring, but in this game all pitchers will be ready and willing to to give their all.
Almore 11:15
I use NeverAds on my iPad and it does as it says on the tin.
CORKCELT on 1ST NOVEMBER 2017 7:46 PM
Niamh
Go for it
You had a few votes from Here Béal Feirsde
Let us know if there’s any way to assist
TAL
ALMORE
Being in the USA i watch Celtic tv on my laptop and usually posted updates during the game on iPhone.
I have now given up as it is virtually impossible even though i use adblocker.
It constantly freezes or loses posts or refuses to post.
Having lived outwit Scotland for many years i was always desperate for any news about Celtic so this was the reason o posted game updates.
Some people on here might like that i don’t though;-))
Fanatic
I watch on a desktop with a big screen and post updates on my iPad, which explains the tendency to type an X instead of a C.
I have NeverAds and it seems to screen all the ads with no hassle.
The more posting updates the better as different perspectives are always good and adds to the atmosphere of a virtual supporters’ club.
It does get a wee bit confusing at times when posters are at different parts of the game with streams lagging.
All adds to the fun.
Houston bring their first two batters home to lead 2-0 after the first.
Dodgers had three men on base with 2 out, but couldn’t score.
Houston 2-0 Dodgers
was at an evening with Brendan Rodgers in Belfast tonight
great night ………..could listen to ur manager talk about Celtic all night
BUT Eamonn Holmes gets on my nerves………….and he was on stage in a sparkly BLUE tie :-)))
HH
INVINCIBLE GG
I only have a laptop and iPhone at home.
Iphone with adblocker used to work fine but last month it has become impossible.
I enjoyed the differing opinions posted on here during games but recently anything that does not follow party lines gets a torrent of abuse.
There seems to be a growing group of uber Tims on here who gang up on anyone who posts something they disagree with..Snide posts and insults are often their response to anyone with a differing opinion.
There is also a notable tactic of them ascribing words people did not say to suit their agenda.
I have been on this site for many years and disagreed with many but most debates remained civil.
This unfortunately seems to be increasingly rare on here.
Dodgers starting pitcher hooked in the 2nd as Astros add 3 runs.
Last two runs were from a 2 out 2 run homer.
Middle of 2nd ASTROS lead 5-0 and silence descends on Dodgers Stadium.
Fan-aTic
At my advanced age I usually body swerve the personal stuff and try to treat people as I would face to face.
I’m a glass 3/4 full person, just thankful I am witnessing history.
I’m in Central NJ BTW, where are you located?
After 2 innings ASTROS lead 5-0
Two great defensive plays from the Astros maintain their 5 run cushion.
INVINCIBLE GG
I am now in Greenwich Ct but my office is on 42st opposite Grand Central Station.
Was very pleased with last nights performance as i felt it was first time in a few seasons we looked good enough to compete at the top table.
I see Houston are winning and hopefully they triumph as i have friends down there who take a huge hit in the hurricane.Their house survived but first floor and basement swamped and being rebuilt.
HH GG and Fan-A-Tic
Local boys Astros strolling it so far.
Still buzzing from last nights game, some performance.
Third inning, hear we go!
TC45
THECELT45
Hail Hail and good luck to your local team.
Three innings down.
Dodgers leave 2 men on base unable to reduce the gap.
Where do you normally hear that?
My head office was in Houston and the company sponsored the Astros, so I managed to get some freebies at Minute Maid a couple of times, so I have a Stetson in the frame.
At the end of 5, Astros hold their 5-0 lead
Dodgers have threatened but have left total of 8 men on base through 5 innings.
Houston not exactly cruising but firmly in command.
Dodgers at last get a man over but once again leave two men on base.
After 6 Astros lead 5-1.
7 down and no further scoring.
Astros holding firmly on to their 4 run lead.
I’m hoping for a big performance in Paris. A draw would be remarkable progres’.
Tuesday night was a fantasticque performance, it had so many aspects to be extremely hopeful that Celtic will start to make an impression in this Bloated and Ultimately rigged Champions League.
The fact 5 English clubs are likely to make the knockout stages….. Hmmmmm.
Celtic keep on doing what you are doing. Very excited about how well the Club is performing.
Calm down Roberto – Something really Good is happenin’
Magical
Last chance saloon for the Dodgers.
Bottom of the 9th and they need to score four to send game into OT.
Astros fulfilling their regular season form.
ASTROS WIN WORLD SERIES
Celebrations in Minute Maid Park Houston
So a minute before midnight and the bells toll to mark Houston winning their first World Series.
What we gonnae do with a Drunken Sailor?
Bayern Munich – Great support and they helped to create an Incredible atmosphere at Celtic Park. It is so good, to see such a Cracking Support being as Respectful as is possible – Celtic deserved a draw. Celtic will meet Bayern more often now.
wee daft petec is screaming gerrrrrintaethum. ;))
And it’s a good night from me on All Souls Day.
Remember families, friends and acquaintances who have gone before us.
You are a bad man Chris :))
Excellent
BBBM
INVINCIBLE ‘GG on 2nd November 2017 4:04 am
And it’s a good night from me on All Souls Day.
Remember families, friends and acquaintances who have gone before us.
……………………………………………………….
G’night CQN Legend.
The North of Ireland Managers, are definitely the ones to go to, especially after what they have came through.
Either side.
Edinburgh is gonnae be Green and White.
In a sense that is totally Fitba. :))))
Celtic
then
Hibs
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I’ve changed my Mind, Hibs will be Sekonda this Season.
A Magic Carpet Ride
CELTIC
CELTIC
Little by little Celtic is Growing.
Genesis was TB, the Revelation is BR.
MAGICAL CELTIC.
Bloody the nose of Cheaters PSG
Deelighted with the Celts, especially the Young ones. Broonie is quite possibly the best def mid in Europe right now.
Good morning CQN from an overcast , cool but still dry East Devon.
Taken from Daily Rectum
Rangers oldco feeding frenzy as liquidators and lawyers pocket £12m in fees, leaving creditors with less than 4p in the pound
Small creditors are calling it ‘an insult’ they’ll get a fraction of what they are owed.
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Creditors of oldco Rangers are to be offered less than 4p in the pound, while the liquidators and big law firms have been paid more than £12million, the Daily Record can reveal.
Calling it “an insult”, one small creditor said last night: “It is a feeding frenzy for lawyers and accountants while the small creditors get a tiny fraction of what they are owed, and it has still not been paid.”
Legal firms have already received about £9.2million, while the rolling bill for liquidators BDO stands at £3.4million.
The financial meltdown of the Ibrox club in 2012 – with debts of £134million – has sparked a frenzy of legal actions.
Documents seen by the Record show that unsecured creditors of oldco have been told they may get an “interim dividend” of 3.91p in the pound.
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Read the FULL list of Rangers Oldco creditors.. from DJs to TV presenters, hospitals, Police Scotland, flower shops and Celtic FC
But that is in stark contrast with BDO, the company charged with processing oldco’s assets, who up to June of this year have earned fees of £3,386,000.
And unlike the unsecured creditors, the big lawyers have already been paid.
London lawyers Stephenson Harwood have received fees of £7,080,329 and outlays of £646,198.
Edinburgh-based Brodies solicitors got fees of £1,307,415 and outlays of £114,367.
Another legal firm, Levy and McRae , have had £54,074 along with £10,515 in outlays, while Clyde and Co have been paid £49,500.
The “interim dividend” payments to unsecured creditors mean they can expect scant reward.
The small creditor said: “We have waited more than five years and we’ll probably have to wait even longer to get anything.
The Milngavie Mini Market is owed money
“There are still fairly big issues to be resolved. There’s been no sign of any money being handed over.
“For small creditors to see £10million being paid out to the big firms while we get less then 4p in the pound, it is a case of the small guy being duffed up once again.
“The word interim suggests there might be something else further down the line but we just don’t know.”
BDO successfully sued ex-chairman Craig Whyte ’s former law firm Collyer Bristow for £24million.
Around £5.4million of the fee paid to Stephenson Harwood relates to the Collyer Bristow litigation. They have also launched a legal action for £29million against Paul Clark and David Whitehouse, of administrators Duff & Phelps.
The essence of the action is that oldco’s assets were sold too cheaply to Charles Green’s consortium in 2012. Duff & Phelps are defending the action.
Word of The Day
estreat /ɪˈstriːt/
noun
1. a true copy of or extract from a court record
2. a true copy or extract of an original writing or record, as of a fine.
verb (transitive)
3. to enforce by sending an extract of the court record to the proper authority
4. to make an estreat of (a fine, levy, etc.) for prosecution.
5. to levy (fines) under an estreat or exact (something) by way of fine or levy.
Word Origin
C14: from Old French estraite, feminine of estrait extracted, from estraire to extract
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