Despite a cast of thousands on the bench against Hamilton Accies yesterday and the points comfortably secured, Neil Lennon made only one substitution before the 86th minute, replacing Mohamed Elyounoussi with Olivier Ntcham with 20 minutes remaining.
There will be occasions when it is more beneficial to make early use of the five substitutions available, but for now, the manager’s principle objective is to get his starting 11 as fit as possible, and that takes game time. Champions League qualification starts in two weeks, we have three games to prepare for a 90 minute knockout fixture. While the points are important, these early Premiership games are crucial for building muscles for our series of summer cup finals.
Breaking down packed defences can be difficult so it was great to see how varied Celtic’s play was yesterday. Elyounoussi, James Forrest, Ryan Christie and Odsonne Edouard’s movement made it difficult for defenders to know how to match up.
A possible consequence of this variety and the high positions of Greg Taylor and Jeremie Frimpong was the number of chances Accies created. Their goal, from an unnecessarily conceded set-piece, came from one of several good chances.
I had to smile this morning when I saw we were back reading about Oldco Rangers’ old chairmen. Craig Whyte has been exposed by the Daily Record for allegedly trading under his father’s name in a business designed to do pretty much what he did to Oldco Rangers back in 2012.
I wonder if we will ever see Sir David Murray’s reruns given the same treatment? No investigative journalism is needed, just read Sir David’s company, Murray Capital Group’s most recent financial statement on a challenge by HMRC “regarding the tax treatment of payments made under the Group’s Share Based Payment Scheme”.
No provision was made in earlier accounts, as “management considered it unlikely that additional tax would be payable to HMRC.” However, “following further legal consultation….. and communication from HMRC… it was now more likely than not that a future cash outflow would be required.”
Never mind, we should let David discretely get on with being David. Share Based Payment Scheme! Honestly! The company also extended it’s year end from 31 December 2019 to 30 June 2020; always a good sign.
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GFTB on 3RD AUGUST 2020 5:27 PM
I once worked for a “youthful” holiday company that used that phrase “One swallow does not make a summer”
as an advertising slogan
Happy memories
67ECW
CELTIC MAC on 3RD AUGUST 2020 5:52 PM
In the 19th century Murray would have found himself in a Debtors Prison.
In the 21st century he was given a knighthood by Pa Broon.
*he also gave the Ballymena demagogue one.
Good evening, friends. Had a wee look at the ole Inbox just there and overwhelmed to see more than 70 folk have taken the time to voice their opinions on yesterday’s games. So over 210 votes have been cast. There’s still another 4 hours (almost) to get your email in with the name of your top 3 performers. The first of this season’s results should be out by around 10.30. Feel free to contribute – CQNPOTY@GMAIL.COM
tontine tim
Ah Baron Bannside! Or Dr. No as he was known in the trade.
Nigel Dodds continues as part of that great democratic tradition, lose your seat to Sinn Fein….
Here’s one in the Lords!
Be in No Doubt winning 10 is gonnae be very Tough.
So Many surprises too.
Efter Lockdown who is the HUNGRIEST?
THE Time of a Pandemic isnae manipulated.
I think the new Rangers will beat Leverkusen.
Warning.csc
Did I just hear that right on SSB, William from Stevenston, Sevco have an estimated 20 million supporters world wide!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are these people for real, deluded is not the word!!!!!!
HH
BB
William the Sevco fan on Clyde SSB.
“Rangers have 20 million fans worldwide”
Pity none of them were able to prevent Rangers’ liquidation
Why would Murray change? He and his club got away with ten years of tax dodging to pay players they couldnt afford to win titles.
Unlike Celtic who won their titles by honestly observing the rules. The same folk who helped him and then covered up are still involved in our game. Petrie back at work I understand.
The full story of Murray’s skullduggery is set out the Stephen O Donnells new book Fergus McCann v David Murray and not a peep on main stream media where at least one major british broadcaster has a copy.
20 million …whatever happened to the other 480 million.Your children’s children will be Celtic fans.Hmmmmm!
BIG WAVY on 3RD AUGUST 2020 5:30 PM
Celtic boss Neil Lennon held further discussions with Albian Ajeti’s representatives at the weekend.
Ajeti is still keen on the move, but wants more time to consider all his options.
He’s not in a rush to make a decision and is currently holidaying in Sardinia.
More on #SSN
According to Lenny’s, post match tv interview yesterday, he said these are all just rumours.
I don’t see any point in signing Ajeti, considering we have enough forward players @ present.
What we should be looking @, is strengthening our Defence.
Hankay, Patryk Klimala’s will turn out to be, a good acquisition for us, that is for sure.
Notice how he has built up his physique, & will not be pushed off the ball easly, like
for example Mikey Johnston.
Turnbull starts for Motherwell
I’m in two minds, either to stay in & watch the tv box, or head out for a meal.
I hear/see, some of the fast food joints, & some of pub dinners, are doing
meals @ half price, to obviously get customers through the door.
however, with all this social distance malarky going on, their seating arrangements are very
limited, it’s best to bell them first, & book a table to make sure, instead of a wasted journey.
67 ECW 5.55pm
:-)
Happy memories indeed … the 6-2 game was probably one of the best and most memorable games for me
We should have hit 10 that day :-)
https://twitter.com/ramanbhardwajTV/status/1290352685733093378?s=09
Jobo 6.14pm
Said it before and we say it again your “poty” is a brilliant addition to watching the hoops, cheers :-)
Despite the huns being currantly Third…………3rd! :)……………………………
Shortie, in light of a dramatic, emphatic and fear-inducing win for The Hoops have chosen to ask the question who might finish 3rd in the title race…………..
That dick, Wilson is hurtin’ hard…………
HHH.
AKBW1888 on 3RD AUGUST 2020 7:07 PM
Disagree on forwards fella. Eddie reigns supreme but behind him are a WiP Klimala, Griff who we can’t rely on and Bayo is leaving. We need another forward.
Defenders – we will punt Boli and target a CH and LB I reckon.
Bankiebhoy 1
Think that sort of question at this time disrespects the league.
BELMONTBRIAN on 3RD AUGUST 2020 6:39 PM
Did I just hear that right on SSB, William from Stevenston, Sevco have an estimated 20 million supporters world wide!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are these people for real, deluded is not the word!!!!!!
HH
BB
FRED COLON on 3RD AUGUST 2020 6:44 PM
William the Sevco fan on Clyde SSB.
“Rangers have 20 million fans worldwide”
Pity none of them were able to prevent Rangers’ liquidation
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he was brilliant.
The new centre half is world class.
Hagi is a superstar in the making.
Alfredo must stay he is too good, but if he goes we will get somebody as gooder.
put down a marker for the season
strolled the whole game
remind me it waS a 1-0 against a poor poor aberdeen, and ra gers had 4 shots on target.
it is the hope that will kill them.
Big Wavy
Exactly, correct assessment with each forward player, a crucial area where improvement can be made. Another quality striker makes blowing away SPFL teams more easier, resulting in points and ultimately 10 in a row. Has to be an improvement though.
Yes Gene, I agree…………. hence highlighting Shorties question…..
I further venture that Shortie has little respect for Celtic or the community that supports Celtic in Scotland.
Watching Ross Co v Motherwell and the piped in crowd noise is louder than it would have been with fans in!
Deniabhoy:
` No idea if it as a positional thing, where they get caught out by a runner, or if they lack a bit of spring in their step from a standing start. But they are not dominating or particularly imposing in the air when it comes to defending in the box.`
As they both regularly win headers in the opposition box, I would say that, if there is a problem, the `positional thing` is more likely.
Hope all is well in Espana.
SFTB
Thanks for that response
Time for `Endeavour.`.
Cheerio for now.
BIG WAVY on 3RD AUGUST 2020 7:40 PM
AKBW1888 on 3RD AUGUST 2020 7:07 PM
Disagree on forwards fella. Eddie reigns supreme but behind him are a WiP Klimala, Griff who we can’t rely on and Bayo is leaving. We need another forward.
Defenders – we will punt Boli and target a CH and LB I reckon.
I see that Toney of Peterbourgh FC, is going to Brentford FC, for twelve million.
That is not surprising, considering the amount of TV money, that is pumped
into English Footbal,l by Sly TV. It will be interesting during the course of this
Season, if he (Toney) is worth said price tag. I will not lose any sleep over that
move.
The mystery of the young Bolingoli, we will punt Boli, well we will have to wait
& see about that Big Wavy. Our best bet is to put Boli out on loan, with the
option to buy, however I can see us struggling, to move Boli on, it’s a bad
acquisition full stop.
As for going for Ajeti, that is very ify to say the least for a player who only
made a handful of appearences for West Ham last Season from the Bench.
Nah, sounds like a surplus to requirements deal.
We need to spend/use our hard earned cash wisely, box clever, & our achiles
heel, is deffinitely our Defence, which needs strengthening asap, that is a
no brainer indeed.
get this bhoy in
https://twitter.com/i/status/1290002765486399489
I would be surprised if the Brentford transfer went through if they don’t get promoted
SAINT STIVS
What do u expect, from the mainly hun media group in Coldland.
They like to exagerate, in fact go over the top, (ott) when their
Favourites, (Sevco International FC) are playing.
saint stivs – does Sutton have a son of similar age?
GENE on 3RD AUGUST 2020 8:04 PM
I would be surprised if the Brentford transfer went through if they don’t get promoted
Gene, the tv money Brentford will get, even if they lose out in the play off final, is millions.
& can u see us forking out a twelve million pounds price tag? No chance.
That so called rumoured deal, is just all media hype rubbish, with no real true substance.
Forget about Toney, he is probably over-rated, like a lot of players down in Engurland.
That’s what is happening down there, considering they have untold amount of Sly TV
money, to splash around.
£12 million for a guy who has only scored in the English 1st Division……
Jobo- I never noticed there was no crowd at Ross County Motherwell game…😁
Had enough of this game even the snooker with Selby is rubbish. Going to watch Downtown Abbey Christmas special instead😱😵
AKBW1888
Don’t think the championship teams get millions
AKBW1888
West Ham is a graveyard for forwards and the premiership a basket case. I like Ajeti’s Basle profile and he struck up a great partnership with our very own Moi, another proving the daftness of England’s sooper dooper league. I hope we get him. I know little of Toney but that price should have us walk away.
Defenders? Pah. Let’s score 1 more than ‘them’ at least I say :)
Yeah Bada, 12 Mil that’s Peterborough FC’s so called asking price, according to the medja.
I see that Petec, is on the wacky baky/ tobaco tonight.
Be in No Doubt winning 10 is gonnae be very Tough.
So Many surprises too.
Efter Lockdown who is the HUNGRIEST?
THE Time of a Pandemic isnae manipulated.
I think the new Rangers will beat Leverkusen.
Warning.csc
The so called pandemic, is totally manipulated by the media.
They the media & NWO, wants us all to live in fear & that’s
a fact. They should try & give us all good & truthful news for
a change, instead of negativity & doom & gloom, they are
trying to groom us all, & totally control us, where we in
future, will have no say. Nae wonder, the suicide rates are
going up, pure depression is what they are telling everyone,
aye, that is you want to believe them, Democracy rules, not
dictatorship, which sucks end of. As for the mighty Sevco
International, beating Leverkusen FC, & over turning a three
one defeet from the 1st Leg, nah it’s medication time for
Petec. & we will see how this Season pans out.
BIG WAVY on 3RD AUGUST 2020 8:41 PM
AKBW1888
West Ham is a graveyard for forwards and the premiership a basket case. I like Ajeti’s Basle profile and he struck up a great partnership with our very own Moi, another proving the daftness of England’s sooper dooper league. I hope we get him. I know little of Toney but that price should have us walk away.
Defenders? Pah. Let’s score 1 more than ‘them’ at least I say :)
Big Wavy, Ajeti is weighing up his options who to go too, he is in maybe ayes & maybe no’s
mindset, like who can I get the most dosh from? mmm, let’s see.
Nah, if the said player is messing around, then it’s wide berth time.
Also, if he is that good, then how come he did not get more game time with West Ham?