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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Some travel news for those going to Perth on Sat.
https://twitter.com/CelticFCSLO
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Belated HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPY Birthday to BT
https://t.co/bcq46F52eQ
James Richardson’s description of Dele Alli’s goal
INVINCIBLE ‘GG on 2ND NOVEMBER 2017 3:59 AM
ASTROS WIN WORLD SERIES Celebrations in Minute Maid Park Houston
*I’m not a huge fan of baseball, although I have a pleasant memory of watching the sun set on the Rockies at Coors Field might have been the locale or the dark beer I was drinking, but do like the post season games and this is the best World Series I have seen and I go back as far as the Reds with Charlie Hustle aka Pete Rose, Johnny Bench and manager the great Sparky Anderson.
Maybe as a gesture of goodwill, the “same club” could make sure all the creditors are paid in full? Such a dignified club after all!
Would love to see evidence that the monies due to Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City were paid!
SOUTH OF TUNIS on 2ND NOVEMBER 2017 10:08 AM
Napoli 2 — Manchester City 4..An absolute joy to watch . Wide open -defending is not for us stuff.
*Fully concur here; I jumped between this game and the spurs one, actually like both English sides and great entertainment in both, especially petted lip CR7.
deBruyne, Silva and Sterling were really impressive for City as was Dele Alli, who has issues fae growing up which may be a cause of his petulance at times still an outstanding talent though, with Spurs, not forgetting HARRY KANE!!!!!!
This mans skills are unbelievable and a young John Kennedy held him in check.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVCh6pBnuu0
Auldheid
I understand that they would not have been eligible to compete in Europe as they are a new club according to UEFA , where does it say that in the case of fraud any time bar does not apply?
Do you know when the EBT tax evasion will be getting addressed, I know this was not the RES 12 issue, however football is a sham if this is allowed to be swept under the carpet?
Am a bit confused, I see that Ryan Jack has had his red card he got against Killie rescinded, in itself a joke, it was a red card all day long, but he only got a yellow card for sticking the head on, kicking and pushing the Eggman, he got a second yellow for protesting which resulted in a red.
My confusion comes from, I didn’t think you could appeal yellows, or is that only for other clubs ?
THE EXILED TIM
If only they could take their winning record with the compliance officer onto the field.
Always helped by officials but just not good enough on the field even with aid.
It still helps a lower spl team to stay in top six though.
FAN-A-TIC
When they were winning their 9 iar and qualified for the CL every season, which they quickly got papped out of, the smsm always said it was the lack of decent opposition in scotland that was the reason for them failing in europe, how wrong they were, it was honest and fair referees that done for them.
Take away their corrupt scottish refs and they are a bang average team.
HH
THE EXILED TIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2017 3:31 PM
Am a bit confused, I see that Ryan Jack has had his red card he got against Killie rescinded, in itself a joke
*when he was selected for the Scottish squad for next weeks friendly i knew then his card was being rescinded, why else would the sfa select a player already banned for violent conduct, this is his second time tae I believe.
TET
Against Kilmarnock, referee Alan Muir initially booked Jack and Broadfoot but then upgraded the Rangers midfielder to a red after consulting with the fourth official.
BBC
TONTINE TIM
That also confuses me, why the eff would any manager pick him, he is brutal, unless he was told to…….
HH
YORKBHOY
Thanks, cleared that up no end :-)
HH
Glasstwothirdsfull are you insane? btw I’m sure you are not, thems pay their debts!! what a novel concept. I run a business and cannot understand how they just keep getting away with it. H H Hebcelt
THE EXILED TIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2017 3:53 PM
TONTINE TIM
That also confuses me, why the eff would any manager pick him, he is brutal, unless he was told to……
8of course especially for a game at pittodrie where he is probably reviled, it isnae tae attract a big crowd either as huns don’t support Scotland. Its just the same as the grass and the painter and decorator, make them look like a big club.
TONTINE TIM
Aye, they need to feel relevant, anything will do, whore themselfs to anyone, rent your training ground to our oppo, anything that keeps them in the news and connected to us.
The sooner they die a proper death the better for everyone.
HH
Hebcelt
Definitely getting there :-)
No idea if they were paid or not and in any case not important what I think.
But, would there be documents at the SFA along the lines of:
Dear Stewart,
Regarding the information requested by yourself I can confirm that the sum of £xxx, owed to us by Rangers Football Club was indeed paid to us by Sevco Scotland.
Regards,
(Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City)
Or would it have been a rather less formal process?
Jack red-card rescinded.
So it is now official. Repeatedly stamping on an opponent followed by violently pushing him to the ground is a yellow card under Scots Law-or SFA interpretation of FIFA’s worldwide regulations.
Makes a mockery of Scotland’s permanent representation on the FIFA Internatiinal Board-which is responsible for setting the above.
counting my chickens – europa last 32 draw procedure
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Draw procedure
• There will be two pots of clubs for the round of 32 draw: the 12 group winners and the four best third-ranked teams in the UEFA Champions League group stage are seeded.
• The group winners and four best third-placed teams in the UEFA Champions League will be drawn against the 12 group runners-up and the remaining third-placed UEFA Champions League sides.
• The seeded teams will be at home in the second leg.
• No team can play a club from their UEFA Europa League group or a side from the same national association, with other restrictions to be confirmed ahead of the draw.
• Games will be played in principle on Thursdays 15 and 22 February at 19:00CET and 21:05CET, with the exact schedule released after the draw.
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Oh dear. Sevco invite Bayern to Murr… – sorry, Auchenhowie – to make themselves look relevant. I feel a clump in the air…..
the 12 group winners and the four best third-ranked teams in the UEFA Champions League group stage are seeded.
on current positions that would be –
slavia prague, kiev, ludogrets, ac milan, atalanta, lokamotiv moscow, fcsb (who ?), arsenal, salzburg, ostersunds, lazio , and zenit
with champions league drop out as –
cska moscow (6), sporting lisbon (4), spartak moscow (5) leipzig (4)
the unseeded teams
celtic (3), atletico madrid (3), napoli (3), dortmund (2)
with eu 2nd placers as –
villareal, berne, braga, aek athens, lyon, kopenhaven, lugano, bate, marseille, luhanska (who ?), nice, sociedad.
Glass 2/3
Did Sevco really invite Bayern to use Auchenhowie?
JJ
We haven’t. Qualified yet…..even if we go into lsst. Gsme we are….. Remember Astana? Only takes one oal to change outlook
Maradominic
Esy fr you to sy.
Lets try to get a point in paris
The 2018 UEFA Europa League Final will be the final match of the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League, the 47th season of Europe’s secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA, and the 9th season since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup to the UEFA Europa League. It will be played at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Décines-Charpieu, France on 16 May 2018.[1]
The winners will earn the right to play against the winners of the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup. They will also qualify to enter the group stage of the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League.[2]
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another reason to win it, straight into the champions league groups the next season.
with hibs taking our place in the qualifiers, -))))))
‘Jags receive boost as Jack red card rescinded.’
‘Scotland Internationals red card rescinded’
SMSM
JJ
https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/925754325493727236/photo/1
HH
The role of a compliance officer, sometimes called a compliance manager, is to make sure that a company is conducting its business in full compliance with all national and international laws and regulations that pertain to its particular industry, as well as professional standards, accepted business practices, except in Scotland where ra rules pinnae apply tae the rangers.
THE EXILED TIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2017 5:16 PM
JJ
https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/925754325493727236/photo/1
*clock the wee boys at the door watching real fitba players practice. Oh how the assumed mighty have fallen.
TONTINE TIM
Yip, that’s the one :-)
HH
Since it’s quiet.
Embdy who want’s to treat their grandweans or weans to a book for Christmas and doesn’t think a football book is the answer, have a look at this book, Mrs TET wrote it for her Grandweans, it’s been book of the month and year at a couple of schools in Aberdeen.
It’s a cracking read.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N1SMW61/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481962607&sr=8-1&keywords=once+in+a+blue+moon+the+return+of+the+gargoyles
Just in from work ,so sorry if this has been mentioned but
Seemingly the list of creditors published in today’s chip wrapper ,was an up to date one ,if so
Why are there football clubs on it ,I am sure the corrupt fa told us that sevco 2012 would not be getting a licence unless all football debts were paid .
This money was to be taken from their 2nd place finish money ,which I recall had the sevconions up in arms telling us all that the corrupt fa had STOLEN their money .
Now can someone help me out here .
If the football debts have NOT been paid ,does that mean that the 2nd place prize money was not withheld .
If the football debts were paid ,why are the on an up to date creditors list .
It truly would be incredible if the corrupt fa have given sevco 2012 a dead clubs 2 place prize money to a club that had never kicked a ball in the SPL .
Hot Smoked 4:52
Yep – bit about it on etims.
evening bhoys just had a wee argie-bargie with my wee mate. he told me charles patrick tully was from northern ireland. i was convinced he was from the south. a bottle of glenmorangie rests on this.hail hail.