Overall I was pleased with many aspects of Celtic’s play yesterday. We dominated large parts of the game and got in and around the Hearts penalty area often enough to score the proverbial barrel load.
Hearts scored a good goal. The flick from Beattie and run from Skacel were both exquisite, although a deflection off the blameless Kelvin Wilson was crucial. Enough has been said about the second Hearts goal already. Defensively we were good.
Midfield also played well, to a point, forcing Hearts into retreat for all but the opening 20 minutes of the second half. Ki Sung-Yueng should have scored twice but he’s never been a player for back post headers and I was more surprised he found himself in that position than he missed both opportunities. He is a player who continues to impress.
The question we should turn our attention to is why Celtic didn’t score more goals?
It is probably not an exaggeration to suggest Emilio Izaguirre is the best left back at the club in 30 years. Skilful and intelligent in possession, Celtic look composed when he is on the field, but he’s being kept out of the team by a free transfer from Aberdeen because Charlie Mulgrew is manufacturing the most crucial item in the game – goals.
I’m close to advocating ‘Give the ball to Charlie’ tactics. He has the ability to fire in remarkably dangerous crosses and has an instinctive awareness that the purpose of the game is to score goals. Kris Commons shares this awareness but Kris has had a wretched season and is still rescuing his game from injury and early season loss of form.
In these circumstances, Neil Lennon cannot afford to play Izaguirre if it involves dropping Mulgew as this would severely hamper Celtic’s ability to put the ball in the net. If the manager wants to use Emilio, particularly in Europe next season when retaining possession will be crucial, Charlie has to play left midfield.
Scoring goals is the primary responsibility of the strikers. None of Celtic’s current crop are impressing at the moment, but we need to look further upstream first.
We have an outstanding original canvass painting of Neil Lennon available for purchase on eBay to kick start our summer charity fundraising. This year the beneficiaries will be Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, Martin Chambers Foundation and The Neuroblastoma Alliance, Aberdour PS PTA, The Haven, Blantyre. The painting, by US based artist, Joseph Gormley, is an outstanding memento of our manager during these times.
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Phil MacGiollaBhain @Pmacgiollabhain Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
#SSB You are hearing the reputation of the laptop loyal being put death on live radio.
notthebus, DavidBhoy, LuxCelt,
I saw a retweet of the message a couple of weeks ago – it appeared to originate from a twitter account that was in the name of someone with a nickname that sounds like a toy that is similar to meccano. :)
A real Jurno in with the hacks, a bit like putting a fox in a chicken shack – they are totally fecked
This is brilliant! Guy from Larkhall said he had learned nothing from Alex Thomson investigations for Channel 4 into Rangers……Alex then sht him down in flames!
Alex Thomson CSC
Roger sticking up for all his buddies….how good they are etc.
Ya dancer
Has keevins left the studio?
Whilst i said that i was disapointed at Neil Lennons reaction at the end of the game , I do accept that he as had a lot to cope with since becoming Celtic Manager. For that i admire him, and support is fight against all the odds which seem to be stacked against him at times. He is a young Manager learning is trade and he has done well so far. I still feel he needs a little help on the Tactical side in some instances, and im not sure if he knows which is is best 11 yet. One thing for sure is he will fight Celtics corner at every turn. Despite certain comments on this site i support Neil lennon is back room staff and all the players who pull on that famous Celtic jersey. Hail Hail.
Ogilvie now straight and honest, with an EBT
Why haven’t they cut Alex off yet – after all he is talking sense and telling the truth :-)
Best 15 minutes radio in a long time
AT said to Larkhall guy so did you know about Martin Bain’s EBT’s and the shredding of his memos before Channel 4 started investigating…….I think you will find the answer is no pal!
Alex now off, far to good, everyone should sign off from Clyde now
Final parting shot, Ogilvie right between the eyes!
Brilliant, just brilliant.
Well done AT
Nooooooooo! I forgot it’s AT on Clyde.
Hope someone is recording. PLEASE!!!
BRAVO Mr Thompson! straight and honest,……how refreshing just to hear someone not prepared to tow the line.
LMFAO, that was absolutely genius!!! No doubt Keevins will wait till Alex leaves the studio before trying to get smart again!!!
well done Tommo,roll on the court case.
Hail Hail
Right lets wait for the comments now Alex has left the building
So, a new league to be developed by the SFA?
Well, ha, ha and ha again.
I’m sure we’ll all buy into that. Not!
The sfra don’t get that, Regan doesn’t get that, RC Ogilvie doesn’t get that.
We do Alex.
I bet snyde regret getting him on now!!!!!!!!
AT now told his time is up?? Gives them the remaining 30 mins to devote to damage limitation.
Silly billies.
I think the usual combined weekly IQ of SSB has just been mupltiplied 30 fold due to 20 mins of contribution from someone whose IQ goes way beyond double figures.
Keevins well and truly put in his place.
he will be peaking out the window making sure AT car has left the car park before his mealy mouth reply.
Career ending fifteen minutes for Shug
Ghuys
I don’t know what it was like for you but it was better than a night with Mrs D…..A lot better…..!
TLJD
First time listened to that sham in 3 yrs all i will say THANK YOU ALEX THOMSON
take a bow mr T…..U BITCHSLAPPED THE LOT!
i thought the token from larkhall was just laughable
scottish journalism.hang ur heads in shame
Feckin brill, can someone go oot the morra and buy Shug and Roger some new underpants as the Ch 4 guy has just tore them a new arse.
Alex Thomson blew Keevins and the rest away there! They were like a bunch of Primary 7 students trying to argue ethics with a Philosophy Professor.
That was a great piece of radio. The irony is, if the scottish journo’s had been a little more accomodating Alex Thomson may have written one story on the subject and moved on. They’ve created a frightening enemy.
Sitting here applauding AT, snottery keevins bosses must be sitting scratching their head wondering why they are paying him money instead of well somebody that investigates and can do his job.
HAIL HAIL
Keevins, Hannah, Delanhunt, King, Jackson, Guidi, Traynor et al…
YOU BOYS TOOK A HELLUVA BEATING!!
That is all.
David Leggat @LeggoisBlotto Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
@scotzine @alextomo It was me who threatened timmy thomson.He better desist or he will get a good Scots Presbyterian slap.
Re Clyde..
i could hear keevins and roger the dodger squirm!
ad
it was like school boys in front of the head master.
My god that was brilliant .So amusing
we really do listen and read some s***e in scotland
HH
sparkleghirl on 16 April, 2012 at 19:24 said:
Nooooooooo! I forgot it’s AT on Clyde.
Hope someone is recording. PLEASE!!!
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This will be recorded all right.
The first hour was a frankly pathetic procession of ‘Celtic’ fans queuing up to slag off Lennie, but the last 20 minutes was pure gold.
Come on geeks, get the wav file made
Ahhh here comes Keevins…what a complete dud
Paul 67
Sorry, can’t agree with you. Wilson was not only poor yesterday but a weak link. He looks lightweight, gets caught in possession and has no confidence. His ability to head the ball straight to the feet of the Hearts midfield was unsurpassed and directly led to the first goal.
We could have brought him off, put Charlie in the middle and put on Emilio. The centre of defence is not strong. Lustig was fantastic for a guy who lacked games.
I agree with you up top. We lacked presence and accuracy albeit against a wall of defenders. The midfield look scared to go forward for fear of the defence getting caught.
Just my opinion having watched yet another no show at Hampden.
HH
Could have done with an hour of that although wee sneevins would be screaming to get out of AT’ s pocket …. OWNED !!
Alexthomsoncfc
Keevins excusing himself again!