The James Forrest Feedback Club were quiet last night. I’ve no idea if James will rediscover his form on a sustained basis, or if his limbs will allow him to attain his potential, but it was good to see him running at defenders with confidence again.
He got the measure of John Rankin early on. Thereafter the United marker could do little more than block James whenever they faced-off.
I’ve been impressed with Dundee United during this series of games. Fojut held things together remarkably well at Hampden, you can see why we signed him subject to a medical, while Ryan McGowan was clearly their best player at Celtic Park, notwithstanding his late lunge at Liam Henderson. Well done to McGowan for coming onto Twitter to share apologies and congratulations.
Nadir Ciftci’s swagger reminded me of Jackie Dziekanowski in his latter days as a Celtic player. He’s probably found his level at United, where he can turn it on at will, but the modern game is looking for something different.
Loved the moment when a fouled Nir Bitton ruffled the hair of his assailant, Aiden Connolly. Nir is growing by the week, I’m working hard to avoid comparisons. We’ve not seen much of an edge from him since that, mistimed, tackle against Ajax, but he could do with some of that in-your-face attitude others in the midfield have.
Not been online much since the game, what suspension have the SFA offered Paul Paton after his altercation with Anthony Stokes?
Keep your eyes peeled for a nomad. They can hide in bins and outhouses. Check your shed. Any will do.
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EPL now “concentrating” on domestic matters. Overpaid primadonnas.
Hellmend’emawCSC
Mincey,
Cheers lad.
HH
Think in a lot of ways Saturday’s game will be the most difficult of the fixtures against wee many Jackie’s team.
The cup games are out the road and, perhaps of the four matches this has the least focus.
many….moany
“In short, EPL is an overpriced, over rated, bloated ego fest….”
Roberttressell,
Correct. And like games involving the huns we are drawn like moths to the flame.
Oops another EPL team hammered in Europe. Ah sure they have plenty of money anyway.
Or is it flies to……
:)
Having seen people find advice on just about anything here I’m going to hit you all with a left field one here…….
…….anyone work in the telecoms business? Need to have a chat with someone about costs, technical requirements about setting up an 0800 advice line……with the potential of it being manned/womanned/personned from home………..
Go on y’all – dazzle me again!
AskJeevesNawAskCQNcsc
HH jamesgang
Evening CQN really enjoying our football just now. The team is growing with each game. Agree with Paul , Nir is playing well and is a first pick, think Efe has played himself into form last few games.
Ronnie will have a difficult selection this weekend with the return of the utd 2 and Stefan
Looking forward to a sat 3pm kick off
COYBIG
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
Agree. Think Saturday will be most difficult but hope I’m wrong.
How are the Engerlish clubs doing in the CL and the EL?
HH!!
Big cup,
Ordinarily I’d agree with you.
But after 6 reds, a bit of needle and the utd guys back, I don’t think the bhoys will need much motivating
A couple of dozen flares there at the Inter game.
Commentator describes it as a great atmosphere.
BCW
Thankfully, not according to Ronny, who repeated on the news tonight that the league is always the priority.
However, someone posted earlier that DU don’t need to win, unlike in the cup, so might play differently, and be harder to break down.
George Connelly,it was said, was the Franz Beckenbauer of Scottish football
Truely a lost legend
HH
Tallybhoy
20:02 on
19 March, 2015
Not sure, but I understand all the British clubs are out :-)
Was laughing at the 5 live commentary at 4-1 when Everton hit the bar, when they said “you know Everton aren’t out of this yet!”
Well not yet, but in about 30 mins time! :-)
HH
CRC
Minceyheidman
19:47 on 19 March, 2015
Last night’s highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmwpj7CCkUQ
Stramash at the end as well as goals and Anto red
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKprW_h5l9g
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Thank you for the links.
Last night the wee man went to his first game with a friend, lots of worrying until he got home. When he phoned, I asked him who was the MOTM, he said Efe Ambrose, when he said that, it was worth all the worrying about him. Delighted for Efe Bhoy.
Looking forward to Saturday, although the wee man may well be going to sit with his pal near the Green Brigade.
jamesgang
20:01 on
19 March, 2015
You have mail
HH
CRC
I think you’re all missing the point.
It is because the EPL is the greatest league in the world that all the EPL teams are out of Europe’s competitions.
The demands of playing in it have drained the teams of their ability to beat sides who have easy, uncompetitive games to play every week in Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Turkey and Russia.
Bleedin’ obvious, mate!
Geordie – I’m not. Bores the keech out of me. Must confess I’m more interested in watching the morbidly fascinating decline of Sevco than the EPL. Celtic, Spanish and German clubs for a proper football fix…..
Jamesgang
If you’ve got a BT Broadband & calls package there’s an add-on for 0800 + apps – otherwise Google BT offers.
Minceyheidman
19:47 on
19 March, 2015
Last night’s highlights
Thank you Sir. Much appreciated.
1. Who is the Dennee-er guy he kept mentioning?
2. Quality support by Guidetti at the end for Henderson
3. Yon flump reading the autocue obviously had never before seen the Ronny Roar! Where ya been ya muppet???? (him not you!!)
Thanks again
HH jamesgang
Beatbhoy – those leg sapping games against Bradford are the reason they can’t compete midweek.
Glad BT and SKY are getting value for money…..
Evening all.
Everton pumped? We might get a Russian derby between Zenit and Kiev. That would be a hoot.
Makes you wonder about all these millionaire players in the EPL trophies probably rate down the list compared to their bank balances. Maybe they’re right.
praecepta
CRC
Thanks Gents!
HH jamesgang
Www – Franz Beckenbauer was the George connolly of German football……
Jamesgang,
Yon flump (great word) Also said griff set up kc.
Doh
HH
Mon the Deutschlanders against the diving cheats….
roberttressell
Your right mate
HH
Ya dancer, games a bogey…
Germans 1 up poor Inter awww
Hankray
It is a false economy. they are being paid like princes to be mediocre.
It is hard to imagine, given the ungodly amounts of money thrown around in the English game, but if their players/teams were any good, they would stand to make even more money!
Inter are distinctly mediocre. Van Dyke boobed big time.
EPL spokesman, following crisis talks in the wake of European wipeout.
“We need a strong Rangers”.
I thought Inter were the least divey cheaty big 5 team we have played in years.
I hope they win
Just watched the highlights again from last night…the boy McGowan fairly filled his nappy when Guidetti came for him, nice to see.
Minceyheidman
19:47 on 19 March, 2015
Thanks for the links – first time I have seen the goals and the blood.
That Commons – Guidetti 1-2 was a thing of beauty.
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I really hope we keep big John. Off form recently, but suspect that has to do with uncertainties regarding his future playing in his head. He strikes me as a heart on the sleeve type of player.
If he commits to us and gets it all settled, I can see him being a huge player for us.
I thought he was a bit selfish when he joined us at first, but now I see that as desperation to make his mark after over a year of no first team football.
Recently, his willingness and ability to hold the ball up and put others through, unselfishly, have really impressed me.
Love his attitude – getting right into McGowan after that scythe of a tackle on Henderson last night.
And no, I am not his agent. Just think he has the makings of a great Celt.
He’ll make a load more money elsewhere but he will never play for a bigger or better club, and I hope he gets that and signs for us.