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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timgreen
I’m with you re: Sky.
Almost signed up for it when the salesgirl told me the Sky dish was ‘on the house’ – till I discovered they wanted circa £50 per month!
:-)
Dena from last night: hope to see you too. Watched the highlights of last night’s match earlier and couldn’t help wondering if that was you who started the ‘Celtic, Celtic’ chant:)
thomthethim for Oscar OK
20:54 on
19 March, 2015
I agree, it looks that way to me too. He did himself no favours going to the Dutch press with a come-and-get-me plea to Feyenoord.
But IMO Ronny has performed a minor miracle this season in modernising the culture and style of play at the club while not losing any part of the dressing room.
There were a fair few I was expecting to be away in January, who are still here and are improved players.
I just hope Guidetti smells the coffee! I think when his head and his future is clear, he could be a real player for us.
But if he wants to go, then wrong call John but it’s up to you, thanks and cheerio.
Anyone with an android phone or tablet has no need for sky tv
Almore
21:21 on
19 March, 2015
Dena from last night: hope to see you too. Watched the highlights of last night’s match earlier and couldn’t help wondering if that was you who started the ‘Celtic, Celtic’ chant:)
O how I wish it had been :-))
HH
weet weet weet
Is that info accurate? I knew the boy from school as an outstanding player. I think tony donnelly is a pal of his
Burghbhoy
I disagree
I think Everton would beat us comfortably
Leaving aside my anti Ronny bias I have to admit he has done well recently but the Scottish league is poor and our only real test comes in Europe.
Its easy to laugh when English teams get dumped out of Europe (I enjoy it myself) and I fully accept that the whole EPL thing is madly overhyped but….generally speaking the quality of player playing in the EPL is much better than anything we can afford
Tontine Tim,
That was marvellous recall.
Simply marvellous
Hello again all you young rebels.
Another great result and scintillating football from the bhoys on Wed.
but that D.U. boy Mcgowan’s family need to have a word with him
that tackle on Liam could have been a John Kennedy moment and
no amount of apologies would have sufficed.
As usual the wee fella’s got me jiggerd playing soccer as the Oz’s
call it, after rattling a few by me into the net, he said to me.
” Papa yir no divin like a real goalie dis ”
i said ” wee mhan whit age dae you think i am you need tae gie me
a chance ”
” but Papa ye said when a was wearing the hoops a wis tae smash
them as if it wis a rankers goalie ”
” whit dae ye think i am the two Andy Gorams ”
” who ”
” never mind keep smashing them ”
I think i’m bringing him up the right way.
H.H Mick
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family 21:22 on 19 March, 2015
Anyone with an android phone or tablet has no need for sky tv
****
Sorry pal but you have lost me there
WITS
Leeds UTD, Liverpool , Man UTD and Blackburn probably thought the same.
Our record against English teams I thinks disproves your thinking.
But only my opinion mate
The EPL has been found wanting this season in Europe.
The only thing it may cause to happen is people become more aware of the hype and the product loses its appeal for now.
I English team s do well next season all is forgotten.
Sky pay huge sums to that league so it’s in their interest to big up the EPL and denigrate other leagues even when the evidence is to the contrary.
It has monetary value to English teams but the way it is distributed has created an uneven balance.
The games tend to be cautious and fear driven for the bottom 10 teams as the ramifications of relegation are huge.
The thing that strikes me most is how outdated a lot of the coaching is but perhaps the need for instant success makes it harder even for good coaches to implement the necessary changes in tactics and player habits.
I like what Rd’s doing at my beloved Celtic and think this is the way for modern European success but we have to realize our environment though not perfect allows him to get it right.
Dena
;-))))
Burghbhoy
21:09 on
19 March, 2015
WITS
I’d take us to beat Everton any day of the week.
We are on the verge of great things.
Our problem will be keeping the team together.
VVD & Denayer will probably be off .
We need to adequately replace.
If we do , the sky’s the limit
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Well if the bould Bhoy WITS impresses on his George Square lap(dance) of (dis)honour then Ronny might see him as the one to tackle that challenge……
;-))))
For the record WITS I think you’ve been soooooperb value of late on this one mhate!
HH jamesgang
Melbourne Mick
21:31 on
19 March, 2015
Hello again all you young rebels.
Sounds like your doing a good job
HH
Timgreen
You can download apps and watch channels on your tablet then connect from phone to TV
Not going to name sites etc as it’s against blog rules as P67 can get into bother
Almore
Just off the phone to Petec. Him and his bhoy will meet up in the CP at 12.30 on Saturday too. Maybe another couple of CQN bhoys also?
Look forward to see you again.
Tontine Tim
Brilliant.
I was at the Clyde 9-1 game and I remember the two Huns games although I was not there as my maw point-blank refused to let me go to the BigotDome.
I was only 12 so maybe she had a point.
Off to see if I can see the highlights on YouTube.
WITS
I agree to a point , but only in so far as the EPL have the financial ability to attract the best players but in my opinion pay over the odds for a lot of very average players
but as I say only my view
HH
Burghbhoy
Yes we beat all those teams you mentioned but….
We were a much better then than we are now
Legia ????
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Lionroars/Tontine
Two marvellous posts.
setting free the bears for res. 12 & oscar knox
21:24 on 19 March, 2015
weet weet weet
Is that info accurate? I knew the boy from school as an outstanding player. I think tony donnelly is a pal of h
Only what I’ve read mate
Maybe TD can update,seems such a shame
HH
Dena
Thats the point,its always been the point
If you have the money you attract the best players
Scottish teams cannot afford the best talent
WITS
But we are much better now than when we played Legia.
I would wager we would beat Legia at this point in the season.
And also Maribor
What is the Stars 20:35 on 19 March, 2015
“Everton for all their faults beat wolfsburg home ( 4-1)& away ( 0-2) and wolfsburg in turn are making short work of inter.
“We have a long way to travel to get competitive in Europe”
Earlier in the season. Maybe Wolfsburg have improved like Celtic clearly have. I don’t think Everton are particularly special – pretty sure they are well down the table.
Early night for me bhoys n ghirls
Keep ohits in your prayers tonight folks,
Hail Hail
Just watched the highlights of last nights game. Anto was basically assaulted by the Utd player. If you did that to someone on the street you’d be arrested and jailed. I am surprised that Anto was as restrained as he was. Let us see if there is any action taken against the Utd player for assault.
21:38 on
19 March, 2015
Lionroars and Tontine
your abilities to remember such detail and to share it with us is remarkable, I struggle to remember who we play on occasions , except the last couple of games :-))
What is the Stars
unfortunately thats true but unless we do as “thems” did and spend beyond our means not much of an alternative at the minute.
HH
Tontine
I remember that Clyde 9-1 game and I was 6 year old, on my dad’s shoulders at the back of the Celtic end. Went to all home games from age of 3, but that is a standout in my memory along with 6-1 cup final v Hibs.
ziggydoc1
20:48 on
19 March, 2015
George Connelly? Pure class. In my best ever Celtic team. Also need to consider that we were still a good European team at that point and George was part of that. Big loss to the Scottish World Cup squad when he broke his leg… was it 78?
*1974 against Basle, I was in the Jungle that night and it happened over at that side. a slack pass from Jinky, big George stretches for it and you could hear the crack all over the ground.
BTW it was a brilliant game which we won in extra time.
WITS
Best players don’t always equate to best team.
The overpriced best player filled English teams haven’t been the best teams.
Coaching is where teams should spend more to maximize the talent at their disposal.
I think the reason big Nir looks so good this season i splaying with the benefit of a system that suits.
Last year was more difficult for a guy like him as the team had less movement off the ball due to Neils more cautious style so ball retention more difficult.
DD: Great, looking forward to it. I saw him post earlier about the ‘wee bhoy’ and thought for a minute he was slagging me:)
Off to mo leaba. Two more sleeps.
Oíche mhaith
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
21:44 on
19 March, 2015
Early night for me bhoys n ghirls
Keep ohits in your prayers tonight folks,
Hail Hail
Goodnight sir
said a few prayers for him and Weefra today, although given my relationship with the big man recently he may think I have a cheek,
HH
dena29
21:46 on
19 March, 2015
21:38 on
19 March, 2015
Lionroars and Tontine
your abilities to remember such detail and to share it with us is remarkable, I struggle to remember who we play on occasions , except the last couple of games :-))
*I have no problem with the past…it’s the present that donald ducks me :-)))))
Dena
There is no alternative
We have to live within our means,thats fair enough
Its nice to laugh at arrogant english teams getting dumped out of europe,but lets not get carried away
We will struggle to qualify for the champions league group stages,that said the two young EX Dundee United players are a step in the right direction
I would wager we would beat Legia at this point in the season.
And also Maribor
And people would be foolish to bet against. Both teams’ players have less than twice the market value of Celtic’s.
Then again, they both beat us.
Ronny has failed on every test that actually means anything (i.e. he hasn’t beaten anyone with superior or similar resources).
Celtic vs SPL opposition is akin to Super Ally vs a pie – no competition.
If we do well in Europe next season I’ll take my hat off to Ronny, but all this talk of his detractors eating their words, now that he’s beaten the likes of Dundee Utd (after our much-loved board gave him a leg-up by stripping them of their two remaining stellar talents), is just fan loyalty gone overboard.
Almore
Goodnight Sir
see you Saturday
HH
I meant to address that last post to Burgh Bhoy.