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Hibs, Zagreb, Atalanta’s Celtic blot

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Hibernian arrive at Celtic Park tomorrow in the elevated status of not being bottom of the league.  Two added time equalisers against Aberdeen and a 0-3 win at Motherwell a week ago were enough to pitch them above bottom side Hearts.  Like Glasgow, relative status is more important than absolute status in Edinburgh.

After a draining top of the table clash on Wednesday, and with a game in Zagreb on Tuesday and a cup final the following weekend, Brendan Rodgers will surely rest some of his key players for this one.  Luke McCowan, Adam Idah, James Forrest and Liam Scales should all be hoping for a start.

Dinamo Zagreb are at home tonight against midtable Slaven Belupo, so have an extra day’s rest ahead of the Celtic game.  This should be a comfortable win for Dinamo, after three difficult games: a home defeat to Dortmund and two league games against the sides above them in the table.

A consequence of that run is that it has been four weeks since Dinamo scored a goal and longer still since they won a game.  Let’s hope confidence has taken a hit.

Our earlier Champions League opponents Atalanta are on an incredible run of results, winning 11 of their last 12 games, the best the Bergamo club have ever achieved.  They sit second in Serie A, a point behind Napoli, whom they beat 0-3 in Naples last month.

There is a sense in Italy that this could be their season.  The game they didn’t win during that run was, of course, home to Celtic.  Distance does not make the achievement that night seem any less impressive.

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  5. Saint Stivs on

    Saint Stivs on 6th December 2024 12:07 pm

     

    Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion are considering a January move for 24-year-old Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn. (TeamTalk)

     

     

     

     

     

     

    how much ?

  10. Saint Stivs on

    Liverpool are keeping tabs on the progress of both Fulham’s Antonee Robinson and Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez as they line up moves to sign potential replacements for Scotland left-back Andy Robertson. (Football Insider), external

     

     

    Matt Smith was told he is very much in Simo Valakari’s plans when the 25-year-old midfielder sought out the St Johnstone manager after being an unused substitute in back-to-back games. (The Courier), external

     

     

    St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari will move players out of the club in January to free up funds in order to facilitate new signings. (The Courier), external

     

     

    Friday’s English & European transfer rumours

     

    Published

     

    10 hours ago

     

    Thursday’s Scottish Gossip

     

    Published

     

    15 hours ago

     

    Scottish midfielder Liam Henderson, who provided two assists and scored in a penalty shootout as Empoli overcame Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia this week, will be monitored by a number of clubs and will speak to potential suitors next month with the 28-year-old’s current contract set to expire at the end of the season. (The Scotsman), external

     

     

    Former Real Madrid, Brighton and Scotland Under-21 forward Jack Harper, now playing with Linense in Spain’s fourth tier, says he lost more than a year of his career to a mystery auto-immune problem while the 28-year-old was on loan to Alcorcon from Getafe. (Scottish Sun), external

     

     

    Former West Ham United manager David Moyes is among the contenders for the Wolverhampton Wanderers job should Gary O’Neil be sacked. (Daily Telegraph), external

     

     

    Having been unconvinced about taking the Leicester City manager’s job, David Moyes may feel the same about Wolves despite the Scot being seen as an attractive option by the Premier League club should Gary O’Neil be sacked. (Daily Mail), external

     

     

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has rejected the suggestion he “bottled it” when offered the Celtic job, saying he turned it down because he could not get all of his preferred backroom team together at the time. (Up Front Podcast), external

     

     

    Rangers director Alastair Johnston says new Ibrox chief executive Patrick Stewart’s first task will be to explore the possibility of striking up multi-club partnerships with rivals abroad. (Daily Record), external

     

     

    Dinamo Zagreb could be without seven key players, including Martin Baturina, the 21-year-old midfielder being dubbed the new Luka Modric, when they face Celtic in the Champions League next week. (The National)

  11. TexasTim on

    The unique feeling that the 4 players Paul mentioned are not key, feel very key, is welcome at this busy time.

     

     

    I thought Luke was again highly influential when he came on and James, the epitome of calm and mature with his smart and safe passing.

     

     

    Took a ‘day off’ yesterday in read only mode; I didn’t meet SFTB but can see the impact he had on those who did – an impressive character by all accounts.

  12. Big Jimmy on

    Does anyone on here actually KNOW what happened to our great friend TONY ?

     

    Was it a heart attack…was he at home when he died ?

     

     

    Any info would be much appreciated.

     

     

    Thanks in advance.

     

     

    YNWA TONY BHOY.

  13. Big Jimmy on

    CELTICROLLERCOASTER….

     

    Ive left this message for you on since yesterday.

     

    Are you in contact with TONYS Family…if so can get my Email Address/phone number from PAUL67 ASAP ?

     

     

    HH Mate.

  14. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Celtic, Motherwell, Sevco charged by the SFA over pyros at Premier Sports semi finals, the Aberdeen end was on fire,no charges…..

  15. Glenowen on

    Home game on a Saturday at 3pm is an unusually beneficial event for us.

     

    There are arguments over which players are key and those who are just bloody brilliant.

     

    I’d suggest we have a genuine first team squad of XVI to choose from.

     

    Let the good times continue to roll

  21. Saint Stivs on

    the hotline. business ethics, whit. a convicted fraudster.

     

     

    “Come Back Dave King and instil the strict no nonsense football and business ethics of our proud institution. The club and supporters need you again.”

  23. An Tearmann on

    Big Jimmy.

     

     

    Sadly it true we have lost our friend Tony

     

    Offer a wee prayer for repose of his soul

     

    And to give his wife Shirley and family strength to get through this sad sad time.

     

    They are what matters at this time and we will just gave to be patient Jimmy and respect that privacy.

     

     

     

    AIPPLE

     

    No worries at all mate,always welcome👍

     

     

    HH

  24. Saint Stivs on

    CELTIC V HIBERNIAN

     

    WILLIAM HILL PREMIERSHIP | CELTIC PARK | SAT DEC 7 | KO 3PM

     

     

    – Tickets for this match are now sold out –

     

     

    ———————-

  26. Darwin on

    Brendan said pre-Aberdeen that he would hesitate to put the Ross County starting eleven out again – now’s the chance and for all the same reasons as last Saturday plus the tough stormy tussle on Wednesday night.

     

     

    I would ‘tweak’ a bit more – Ralston & Trusty for AJ & CCV at the back and Yang for Maeda up front…….and how about a start for Sinisalo and let Kasper put his feet up?

     

     

    Sinisalo, Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Valle – McCowan, McGregor, Bernardo – Forrest, Idah, Yang.

     

     

    Kasper, CCV, AJ, Taylor. Engels, Hatate, Kuhn, Kyogo, Maeda..

     

     

    Twenty fit players – nine normal starters on the bench – mix & match dependent on circumstances and hopefully get out injury.free with three points as we head for Croatia – just a thought HH

  29. scullybhoy on

    An Tearmann on 6th December 2024 1:02 pm

     

     

    Big Jimmy.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Sadly it true we have lost our friend Tony

     

     

     

     

    Offer a wee prayer for repose of his soul

     

     

     

     

    And to give his wife Shirley and family strength to get through this sad sad time.

     

     

     

     

    They are what matters at this time and we will just gave to be patient Jimmy and respect that privacy.

     

     

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

     

     

    That is a good point AN TEARMANN.

     

     

    HH

  30. McPhail Bhoy on

    SAINT STIVS on 6TH DECEMBER 2024 1:06 PM

     

    CELTIC V HIBERNIAN

     

     

    WILLIAM HILL PREMIERSHIP | CELTIC PARK | SAT DEC 7 | KO 3PM

     

     

     

    – Tickets for this match are now sold out –

     

     

    Saint Stivs there will be a lot of empty spaces at tomorrow’s game as none of the Irish bhoys will be there, all the boats are cancelled

  32. Darwin on

    Celtic’s reaction to SPFL pyrotechnic charges:

     

     

    “The Club has been very clear in our opposition to the unauthorised use of fireworks and pyrotechnics at matches, with their use representing a risk to supporter safety and enjoyment, and, now, to the match and match preparations. The Club will continue its efforts to seek to manage this concerning issue”.

     

     

    The Chairman at the recent AGM:

     

     

    “Celtic were €90,000 in fines from UEFA. This year we’ve paid €47,000 in fines so far. It’s unacceptable and it is very, very unfortunate.

     

     

    We have during my time tried various routes to engage, convince, and look at the ticket allocation but unfortunately to no avail”.

     

     

    So what’s next? HH

  33. Saint Stivs on

    McPhail Bhoy on 6th December 2024 1:31 pm

     

    SAINT STIVS on 6TH DECEMBER 2024 1:06 PM

     

     

     

     

    CELTIC V HIBERNIAN

     

     

     

     

     

     

    WILLIAM HILL PREMIERSHIP | CELTIC PARK | SAT DEC 7 | KO 3PM

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    – Tickets for this match are now sold out –

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Saint Stivs there will be a lot of empty spaces at tomorrow’s game as none of the Irish bhoys will be there, all the boats are cancelled

     

     

    ——————-

     

     

    if only there was a ticket exchange scheme.

  34. Aipple on

    SAINT STIVS

     

     

    During the US tour this summer I met quite a few Bhoys from US and Canada that have season books but only attend maybe 4 or 5 games a year.

  36. Greenpinata on

    Gene on 6th December 2024 2:07 pm

     

    Surely the SFA are responsible for policing entry into hampden

     

    —–

     

    What about personal responsibility. ?

     

     

    HH.

  37. Greenpinata on

    I find it very difficult to post at the moment. Im sure most of the blog feel the same. All Celtic talk seems to pale into insignificance.

     

     

    However Im sure Tony would want the show to go on.

     

    What a wonderful tribute to be so respected and missed.

     

     

    HH.

  38. Gene on

    Greenpinata.

     

    Of course the individuals are responsible- my point is, why are the clubs being fined

  41. Turkeybhoy on

    Gene,

     

    I agree with you.Hampden passing the buck.Celtic have no control over Hampden security.Very strange that the worst offenders at the games,Aberdeen,not mentioned.When the scum nearly burnt down Dens park,not a word.They have been dug up by Premier Sports for the delays to their tight scheduling,hence the buck passing.

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