When I researched yesterday’s article (yes, research does happen sometimes) I was far from encouraged. Udinese had an impeccable home record and Snr Di Natale is one of Europe’s irresistible strikers at the moment.
We didn’t manage to resist Di Natale but he will remember Fraser Forster for a few years. We have been fortunate to see a few great goalkeeping performances in Europe in the last decade but last night Fraser was second perhaps only to David Marshall that night in Barcelona. That last minute penalty save against Hearts on Saturday has moved the player onto a new platform.
Udinese had a good 20 minute spell when they looked every inch the team joint top of the Italian league but they were on the rack in the closing stages of the game. Cha DuRi has had an eventful Europa League on the road this season. He was a bit unfortunate at the Udinese goal but completely out of luck when he twisted his body mid-air to volley off the post.
Watching Georgios Samaras last night was a lesson in how complex a game football can be. This is a player who could not hold down a place in the SPL last season, yet playing in a different position he had top-flight defenders throwing themselves at him in order to inhibit progress.
There is still work to be done, but the return of three first choice defenders will enhance the team considerably. The most pleasing thing about last night came after the game; Fraser Forster’s focus was immediately on St Johnstone. It’s all about Perth now.
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I Think the New Banner should be See Through..
Makes sense tae Me..
Summa..
PS..As we ALL Know that Wretched Green Brigade smoke that Marajiwanna Stuff behind their Banners..How else would they End Up Upside Down..:O) see what l did there..
Peter Lawwell
“It is not the Green Brigade.”
Bursts the bubble for a few on here…
HH
The Tartan Army as a benchmark. I would suggest we have gone beyond that benchmark.
How would a rousing chorus of “if you hate the f*****g English, clap your hands” be treated by the police.
South Of Tunis says:
17 December, 2011 at 10:44
Ciao —–
Back home after my wee trip up north —-
I haven’t seen / heard or read so much as a comment about the banner in the Italian media.
I haven’t seen /heard or read so much as a comment about the flare in the Italian media .
Seemingly of no news value here.
Italian media have been much more interested in talking about how good Celtic were in the first half.
The Italian media have been much more interested in talking about how good Forster, Samaras and Forrest were.
Guidolin , the Udinese Manager was fulsome in his praise of Celtic . He singled out Samaras , Forster and Forrest for special praise.
Guidolin said he had been forced to change his midfield in order to deal with Samaras.—- ” I didn’t want to play Pinzi and Isla but we had to shut Samaras down ”
Guidolin ranted about a useless Referee who had been bad for both teams.
Most media outlets gave the Man of The Match accolade to Forster .
Cold and wet -way down south.
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It is Good to hear this, Celtic were Magnificent in the 1st half and Udinese were Fantastic in the 2nd half. It was a great cup game between 2 up and coming teams. We had great performances from all our players and Udinese played a super game in the 2nd half, that Asamoah lad is a real quality player, I was hugely impressed by him.
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Kitalba..
Re; Newco..Ahhha..Now that is a Totally Different Argument..
I for One would Miss Playing the Orcs..
When l go to Ipox..I Have a Father..Brother..and Nephew..in 3 Different Stands from Me..So l Probably View the Orcs different from Most on CQN..
Summa
Celtic_First at 17 December, 2011 at 11:25
Thanks to your reply.
I left Aul Scotia in the 70s and the sports press at that time, as far as I could tell, was pretty impartial and focussed on the games. Of course, when there was trouble – and there was plenty – it was reported in a responsible way: it wasn’t over the top and, again as far as I could tell, there was no favour given to any wrong-doers, no matter what colours they wore.
Over the years on trips back “home”, I noticed the change in reporting, gradually drifting downhill, gradually becoming more and more sensationalist, the papers gradually becoming comics.
I remember being embarrassed having to explain newspaper headlines to my bi-lingual children. They had learned English but couldn’t understand the news: almost every headline was a play on words!
However, bad puns are one thing: what is happening today is a national “embarrassment” and “disgrace”, as one old time reported would no doubt have said.
RobertTressell says:
17 December, 2011 at 12:28
Why was the GB formed ,maybe someone from the GB may be able to help with that one .
Was it to bring back a vbirant atmosphere to CP (the thunder as Lenny put it )if so they have excelled themselves in that regard
NegAnon2 says:
17 December, 2011 at 12:38
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Ripping into our manager? He has a first name, dick.
How about a banner just for you:
Shut. Up.
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Am l the Only Person that Thinks Celtic FC/Lawwell/Lenny et al..Are Getting Our own House in Order..
In Order..
To Maybe Challenge Der Orc and Their House..ie..28th Dec in Paradise..
Summa
Ah Sandman – he is ripping into us.
None of them have the morale courage to fight this nonesnse – so why would I support them?
RobertTressell says:
17 December, 2011 at 12:31
KitAlba – what is the name of the Scottish guy seconded to UEFA from the SFA? He of course wouldn’t have anything to do with changing the way UEFA approach Celtic would he
Kenny Scott
NegAnon2: 17 December, 2011 at 12:38
I agree completely that the club should have demanded an apology from the BBC producer who was responsible for lying about our support singing songs wrongly described as ‘sectarian’ during the Scottish Cup final.
When you state: “The differences in how Rangers and Celtic get treated by the media, SFA, Police etc is now incredible” you make valid points, although there is nothing particularly new about any of this.
Getting banners out and singing songs is not going to get any debate going. Who do you expect to debate the issues? By your own observations, the media, SFA, police, and you could add politicians to the list, all have an agenda against our club – so seeking confrontation is going to damage all of us.
What is required more than ever is common sense.
SOS@13:05
The game on the 28th is an acid test for the police, SPL match delegate and our own board
You can rest assured the Huns will not refrain from chanting ‘offensive’ songs about Fenians etc
Lets see if there are any arrests, fans reported to the SPL or complaints made by our own board about their conduct
I won’t hold my breath
Correction Kenny scott is former cop and Ibrox security chief who now works for Eufa.
Mr Scott was of course divisional commander before a certain Mr Smith and was his boss..
he then went to work at ipox as chief of security or something similar..
For the banner
It’s not easy being green…Kermit the frog
Stein – there is no common sense – none. We are not allowed to have any debate. I have been listening to Radio Scotland and EVERY time the new bill was discussed the presenters asked those against the bill if they felt that sectarianism was wrong. This country is a disgrace – it has created a new law to persecute celtic supporters and catholics.
The only way forward is to bring to their doors and fight back – or we could die of a thousand cuts and attacks.
Corporate Celtic needs to die – its a corruption of the ideals of Celtic and has to go
Lifted this from RTC website
Hope the link works.Very funny
http://i.imgur.com/77DJY.gif
Just to remember….
These kids are from Scotland, and the whistles / pipe player is a Celtic fan!
http://soundcloud.com/michael-ferrie/jigs
petec@ 12 50——
Yes ——-Asamoah.
Great player . Astonishing pace .
Italian media have him going to Manchester United. Udinese have not denied those claims..
One more of Udinese’s find them , buy them cheap , develop them and sell them for lots players.
The Scottish media will never give us equal treatment with them. It’s as simple as that.
Last night on the STV news there was a report on Hearts’ financial situation: non payment of wages, possible sale, etc. No mention was made of any other Scottish club that may have financial problems, e.g. court cases, sums arrested, etc.
Can you imagine if we had been taken to court by even one firm of solicitors? Or had even one former employee suing the club?
They need to sell more papers as most newspapers are now nearing the point of becoming unsustainable. Bad news about Celtic sells newspapers. And if the team happens to be winning, to be playing well in Europe, then something needs to be done to create a negative.
Can you imagine if Rangers had secured a draw against an Italian opponent? The press would have been full of talk of plucky resistance, heroic players and brilliant tactics.
Instead Neil Lennon is asked about banners and fans rather than players and tactics.
Samuel Eto’o has been banned for 15 matches by the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) for his role in a players’ strike.
The strike followed a row over bonuses after a tournament in Morocco in November and led to the cancellation of a friendly against Algeria.
The Cameroon captain, 30, has 10 days to appeal against the ban.
Vice-captain Enoh Eyong received a two-match ban, while Tottenham’s Benoit Assou-Ekotto was fined $1,980 (£1,276).
The decision was published on the federation’s website on Friday.
The federation said Eto’o was banned for “violating the internal regulations of the national team relating to loyalty and obligation of participating in a match”.
Cameroon begin their bid to reach the 2013 Nations Cup finals against Guinea Bissau on 29 February, with the return leg of the tie on 17 June.
They start their quest to reach the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with a match on 1 June against DR Congo.
Eto’o is the most decorated player in African history having won the European Champions League three times during his time at Barcelona and Inter Milan.
He has been named African Footballer of the Year four times and won an Olympic gold medal with Cameroon in 2000 and the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002.
Eto’o moved to Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala in August 2011, becoming one of the best paid sportsmen in the world
i see Udinese drew PAOK of Greece
The theory that the Scottish press print negative stories about Celtic in order to sell more newspapers seems a strange one to me. Why not have a more balanced and honest approach and thereby appeal to readers of all persuasions?
There’s obviously more to it.
Headtheball – yes indeed – Scotland and its media are institutionally sectarian – simple
Mullet and Co says:
17 December, 2011 at 11:45
‘However, sign a few players and make sure we grind the sectarian football club into the ground.’
When the huns go bust and the Celtic board support the newco huns being allowed straight into the SPL, will you still be supporting the board?
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GordonJ..
Hope yir Guid..
Maybe..Just Maybe..Hertz and Rankers are Olde News..
Celtic (Playing Great in Fine Form) are THE..News..
Imagine the Orcs @ Paradise on the 28th with a Banner FCUK HMRC..:o(
Summa
Headtheball
Well put this is a secterian country with an anti catholic/Irish bias.
Sales are secondary to those pushing this agenda.
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon:
Neil Lennon could easily have answered, I didn’t see it, don’t know what you are talking about, but didn’t our club do Scotland proud.
HMRC… WE WELCOME THE CHASE
blantyretim says:
17 December, 2011 at 13:10
‘Mr Scott was of course divisional commander before a certain Mr Smith and was his boss..
he then went to work at ipox as chief of security or something similar..’
That change of personnel at UEFA and the referee ‘strike’ explain why UEFA have come after us.
The guys responsible for the banner are more perceptive than most of the posters on here.
kitalba,
Agreed. I would much rather have seen our manager praising his players than responding to the media’s agenda
NegAnon2: 17 December, 2011 at 13:16
“We are not allowed to have any debate. I have been listening to Radio Scotland and EVERY time the new bill was discussed the presenters asked those against the bill if they felt that sectarianism was wrong. This country is a disgrace – it has created a new law to persecute celtic supporters and catholics.
“The only way forward is to bring to their doors and fight back – or we could die of a thousand cuts and attacks.”
What you have stated above is the reason we have to be sensible about what we do and use common sense on how we deal with it. Because there is no right of reply, attempting a confrontational approach is only going to benefit our detractors. So bringing it to their door is going to achieve nothing other than further bad publicity and possibly sanctions for Celtic and everyone involved in our club.
Give them no ammunition and we win. Sometimes pride has to be swallowed to make progress.
Alasdair MacLean says:
17 December, 2011 at 13:19
crackin tune, Alasdair
thanks !!
love the variation at 2mins
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon:
Neil Lennon is no fool, he could easily have side stepped the question had he chose to, or been allowed to.
Stein – I understand your views but they will make up their own ammunition – appeasment will never work – attack has a chance of working. We have to shame them.
How hard is it to say… no comment?
Headtheball
When I talk to friends in US about what’s going on in Scotland I refer to the press as the descendants of Goebbels.
The situation and absolute dishonesty is getting worse.