Neil Lennon was right to emphasise the importance of discipline ahead of tomorrow’s game against Rangers; there must be a high probability that 22 players will not be on the field at the end. Beram Kayal in particular should expect tumbling Rangers players anywhere in the vicinity of his tackling.
Rangers’ squad is sufficiently thin that there was no chance they would allow the opportunity to appeal Elbows McCulloch’s red card to pass. McCulloch is seen as part of the problem by a lot of Rangers fans, concerned at their recent malaise, but he is as experienced on these occasions as anyone who will play tomorrow. Celtic will need to dominate him and Steven Davis if they to win the midfield battle.
It was at least three years ago Celtic Quick News prefixed McCulloch with the name ‘Elbows’. An elbow is the face is remarkably effective at asserting dominance, something McCulloch knows too well. It may be that the player’s overt physicality will be inhibited by his recent red card, just as team mate Shauny Aluko declined to tumble in the box when presented with the opportunity on Saturday after recently being out-ed as a diver.
Both teams will deploy unfamiliar central defensive partnerships, which will worry both Lennon and McCoist. Rangers’ Jelavic has looked like he wants to be elsewhere in recent weeks but it he gets an opportunity to put himself in the shop window he is likely to take it. Winning the early battles may sap his enthusiasm.
I don’t know about anyone else but I’ve written a couple of versions of my match report already but in all of them Gary Hooper and Georgios Samaras are match winners. If Celtic can win the midfield battle these two – hopefully Samaras from the wing – will win the points for Celtic.
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I’ve just found this today. Never heard of her until today, an amazing voice.
Charice Pempengco “You’ll never walk alone”
Oiche mhaith a chairde.
Árd Macha
Vinny, I couldn’t get a seat on the Blackpool Shamrock bus I’ll be on the Preston bus so don’t know where I’ll be sat but I’m sure it will be fantastic anyway! :) I had no idea you were in the GB section is that your season ticket or a one off?
How are you getting to the game?
Hail Hail
Blackpoolbhoy (Sam)
Lurgan 53 says:
27 December, 2011 at 23:04
I cant find anything from them myself – I really didnt see this curveball coming!
Seven Fishes Four Steaks-
I was very fortunate to get the ticket of one of the Irish bhoys who’s boat was cancelled that day, he got it round to one of his mates flying out of City Airport and I met him at Celtic Park.
Genuinely gutted for the big fella, still owe him a huge debt of gratitude.
SFFS
I’ll be tracking progress of you bhoys on here. My fingers are very firmly crossed for you all.
I can only imagine the disappointment if you set out for the game at stupid o’clock and not making the game.
Cannae wait to get to the game myself and I hope each and every one of our fans gets there safely and gets home safely.
You lads show a very special commitment. As I said, Respect.
SwanseaBhoy
Lurgan 53 says:
27 December, 2011 at 22:26
Ard Macha.
You’re lucky.
The Lurgan lads got moved up to the 03.30 sailing.
As far as I know the 07.30′s cancelled
Are you on the windup. I’m booked on the 7.30. Have just spoken to a guy who works for Stena. There’s no word of cancellations.
Folks – if some of us from Ireland do make it across but others dont – for the Scottish based tims there could be a surplus of tickets that do make it across.
Ard Macha. or any of you bhoys in ireland.
allright bud.
did you ever find out if the big fella strand67 is doing ok ?
he has disappeared from on here and was wondering how ge is doing.
Banbridge bhoys csc also put on their facebook crossing now 3.30
Tomorrow’s Record back page headline, quoting McCoist:
WE WILL WIN
Get that on the dressing room wall.
SwanseaBhoy
Anybody else got a different feeling about this game compared to other games with the same opposition. I can’t put my finger on what is different about this game. Its almost as if this is the final game. The last battle.
We need to win. Hail hail
Saint Stivs – Kano 1000 – Glasgows Green and White says:,
Na bi buartha (don’t worry).
I think he posted recently to say he still lurks.
Ám luí.
Árd Macha
blantyretim says:
27 December, 2011 at 23:22
I just checked there mate, firstly to verify the 0330 message but also to see if there was really a Celtic supporters club in Banbridge!!!
I am still being told the 0730 ferry has not been confirmed.
Sincerely hope those who are changing to the 0330 are doing so as a precautionary measure.
God Bless Timdom.
It’s beautiful bein alive,no fear when you have faith
Alla calla shuttin time.
————-hooper—————
Samaras———————broon
————-Forrest—————-
——-Kayal——-wanyama——
Ledley————————–cha
——–mulgrew-rogne————
————-Forster—————-
Saw on twitter that Marc Crosas is sitting in 111 with the green brigade #toptim
EYO
ha..
alba bhoy (& ibleedgreenandwhite)
Sorry for the delayed reply (isn’t it awkward when family takes you away from Celtic, even for an instant?)
I must say, I cannot fathom why anyone would suggest having Kelvin Wilson in our defence for tomorrow. Forgive me, you may know something I don’t – you may even have been to the odd training session – but nothing I have seen from kelvin since Ibrox suggests he can be trusted with that all important role in the heart of our defence.
What is it? the tattoos? Ok. Flippant, I know. I’ll attempt to go with you on this – it’s because he’s lenny’s man. Fair enough, I’ll defer to you on that. All I can go on is those limited 90 minute periods where we, the fans, glimpse our players and try to form an assessment of their capabilities. On that, Wilson has so far come up short. I won’t write him off (heck,. I wouldn’t even write Bangura off, – that’s how kind I am!) but I cannot see how he could possibly start tomorrow.
I was willing to believe Wanyama when he said he was a DM, not a CB.
However, look at the 6 or 7 games Wanyama has played defender, and the 12 or 13 games he’s played in midfield. There is a marked difference.
The man is a future Desailly.
There’s only one Marc Crosas,only one Marc Crosas,we love him because he’s a Tim like us,walkin in a Crosas wonderland.
And his maw makes great paella;)
alba bhoy
Who would you have playing up front if not Samaras and Hooper?
McCourt behind Sammi.
what, you mean you didn’t read that almighty blunderbuss of a post I sent at about 8.00?
chastenedcsc
Wanyama is poor at heading the ball and shouldn’t be in defense against route 1 specialists. Midfield is where he belongs.
up_over_goal says:
27 December, 2011 at 23:34
Don’t know if I’m in the minority but I completely disagree with Wanyama. Think he is far superior in midfield than defence. In fact, I’d play K Wilson centre half just to have Victor in midfield. Win the midfield battle and we dominate the game, hopefully are centre halves don’t have too much to do.
Saint stivs, alright pal, as ard macha said posted around christmas day, im doing well, still lurking but not getting much time to post these days,hope all is well with you, im over tomorrow, weather permitting, flying into edinburgh. Keep posting your music, im loving the wakes. Hail Hail
Ard macha, Panda Hands and eyes wide open, best of luck boys tomorrow, a wee bit of wind and rain wont stop youse, no chance.
Superfast VIII 03:30 05:52 On Time See notes below
Superfast VII 07:30 09:52 On Time None
Superfast VIII 11:30 13:52 In Doubt See notes below
Superfast VII 15:30 17:52 In Doubt See notes below
Superfast VIII 19:30 21:52 In Doubt See notes below
Superfast VII 23:30 01:52 On Time None
Notes simply advise sailings may be subject to disruption and to call their ferrycheck hotline for updates.
Their hotline hasnt been updated for over 2 hours so isnt very hot
BlackpoolBhoy that’s Effin terrible, you will defo get a seat on the Blackpool Bus, who did you speak to? I can make a call and get you on it if you want?
Re Green Brigade area, I was lucky Enough to be introduced to the GB area a few years ago by UTLR on here and to move my ST into the area this season, it’s hard going for an auld fart like me but I love every minute :>)
I’ll be in the 5 ways pub tomorrow, come up and I’ll buy ye a soft drink lol
V
strand67 says:
27 December, 2011 at 23:41
Good to hear from you mate.
Hope all is well.
TAL
strand67 says:
27 December, 2011 at 23:41
good stuff, enjoy the game.
another 9-0 like that day we met would be nice, hahahhahahha
youl know all the Irish bhoys at paradise tomorrow theyl all be dead on thier feet HH
Vmhan – I gave Joe Martin a text a month or so ago but he said it was full and I’ve already paid for my ticket from Steve who runs the preston bus so I’ll leave arangements as they are this time and I’ll just have to get my name down earlier next time!
I’m off to play FIFA12 and get some sleep before the big day tomorrow!
Take care pal and if I don’t see you about tomorrow enjoy the game.
Hail Hail
Blackpool Bhoy
Eyes, doing well, still keeping the green flag flying up in the orange state of Lisburn! Hope your doing well, Here’s to us all getting over tomorrow and a win for the good guys
The Honest Mistake
Wanyama is poor at heading the ball and shouldn’t be in defense against route 1 specialists. Midfield is where he belongs.
Why? Wanyama’s dealt extremely well with route 1 Inverness away in the 2-0 game, where Tade played LS.
Off to bed now literally not knowing what the hell is in store for me in the next 24 hours!
Big ask I know (again !) Does anyone know a CSC near or in Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA where the game will be live tomorrow ?
Thanks and Hail Hail.
St Stivs..if it means standing in the pissing rain handing out leaflets again, im beside ye, ha ha..heading to bed bhoys, just do them celtic.
BlackpoolBhoy have a good un enjoy.
V
The Honest Cover-up
i take your point. Victor has been consistently dependable in the centre of midfield.
I just think in defence he’s been beyond anything I’ve seen so far at Celtic.
Replacing a guy like that with Wilson the tattooed man seems like folly almighty!
St Stivs I’ve Erm lost/ not got Dunky’s no. But I’ll get it tomorrow early and pass it on. V
V