Craig Gordon
I think we all have a desire to be generous to Craig for a couple of reasons: as Ronny said, without him, we would not have gotten through the group stage, and we are due him some support after he spoiled his copy in the first leg. He returned to form last night, made several fine saves, but we would expect him to make all of them.
He also contributed a truly exceptional save from an offside attempt.
Adam Matthews and Emilio Izaguirre
Neither full back was as productive in the final third as they were a week ago, but that would have been a consequence of a different game plan, and the numerical disadvantage. There is a tendency to criticise our full backs, especially Izzie, for bombing forward and leaving gaps at the back, but this is their role in the team. It’s up to someone else to provide cover. We’re as strong at full back as I’ve known us.
Virgil van Dijk, Jason Denayer and Efe Ambrose
For two want-away players, this tie was a big stage. Virgil didn’t give a good account of himself. The first booking last night was incorrect. He stopped the player but played the ball and his challenge was never dangerous. Scouts watching his second yellow will have recorded that he made a very bad decision which ultimately cost his team. The referee had a nightmare, but the second yellow was a correct decision.
Jason and Efe played well. There was one moment Efe failed to follow a player in the box but Craig Gordon saved. Jason was comfortable throughout. If he wants a morality tale on what could happen if he returns to Manchester City, he should look no further than his team-mate up front.
Nir Bitton
The scouts who were there to watch Virgil would have left with a notebook full of comments about Nir Bitton. At Murrayfield against Legia, Nir was part of a midfield which included Mulgrew, McGregor and Johansen. It was an abject team performance and the Israeli bore much of the brunt of criticism.
Here’s the thing: I’m beginning to think he’s our best player. He could have played in any of the Champions League games I’ve watched this week, Sign him up, Peter.
Scott Brown, Stuart Armstrong, Stefan Johansen
A major reason last season’s European campaign was such a write-off was the absence of Scott Brown following his rush-of-blood red card and three game suspension. We need players with the ability and engine of Scott and Stefan, both must be a nightmare to play against.
Stuart Armstrong looks like he has been playing in this Celtic team for years. He’s fitted in very well and already looks like an automatic choice. Wait to see what he’s like after 6 months.
Gary Mackay-Stevens
I couldn’t believe the innate criticism of Ronny after the game on BT Sport for subbing Gary, who was our best player until that point, after the red card. When you are early in the game, away from home in the San Siro, it is a perfectly acceptable tactic to sacrifice a wide player (Gary was our only out-and-out wide player) for a defender or covering midfielder.
We didn’t win the game, but anyone who asserts that we would have won the game by leaving a wide player on in place of a covering midfielder or defender, is stretching credulity. The tactics chosen kept the game alive until the 88th minute, albeit the break required didn’t materialise.
When he was on the field, Gary won the ball in a central position, ripped 60 yards through Inter, before finding a team-mate. He looked to be revelling in the space and opportunity given to him.
John Guidetti, James Forrest, Chris Commons
This was a hard shift for all three. John could have had a penalty but thereafter found himself on his bum too often. He is a player who has not progressed as hoped under Ronny, yet, and has a lot of work to do between now and the end of the season.
James has not returned to his blistering performances from a couple of years ago, when he was clearly our M.V.P. As his limbs mature his speed and injury record could go either way. He’ll be with us for another few years, so Celtic have time to build resilience into those leg muscles and nerves.
Kris came on with 13 minutes left and used his unerring goal-sonar to squeeze an attempt out of the meagre provisions he had. He also appears to have updated the referee on what an incompetent clown he is at the end of the game.
This was the first of seven European away games we failed to score in this season, but the reasons we’re out of Europe all lie in what happened last week. You cannot make goalkeeping and defensive mistakes like that and remain in Europe, nor can you pass up so many clear-cut chances.
Don’t know where to start on the flare last night. I fear the next decision from Uefa will be more than a fine.
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Ach, go on have a laugh it’s Friday….
http://captiongenerator.com/29168/mike-ashely-is-a-tim
Almore
Great song my Dubliner friend. Hope to buy you an ale or 3 in Glasgow on 21st March.
UTLR
lennon n mc….mjallby
22:42 on 27 February, 2015
So how did yon team that we need to be playin to be better in Europe get on the nite?
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They drew 1-1 with Sevco
Live updates? I thought that was a comedy sketch ;)
delaney …
He came to town a few years ago, so I bought 4 tickets for a few of us to go .. they day of the show, everyone bailed… I wasn’t going to go, but, at the last minute, decided, what the hell, and went to see JB…sold a ticket, gave a few away, and went in .. .not sure what to expect ..
the kid blew me away that night! He didn’t say much, but just stood there and let it rip … he wasn’t showy… he was so good, he didnt have to be … I loved the show!
his first album is one of my favourite driving albums … I used to drive a little convertible … music blaring .. that was the day!
now that I am old I think I’ve lost some of that cool factor! driving with the windows down, music blaring … in a volvo! not quite the same!
DD; looking forward to it.
delaneys dunky
22:45 on 27 February, 2015
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It’s always best just to buy 2
Ale! Ale!
Lennon n Mc….Mjallby
22:42 on
27 February, 2015
So how did yon team that we need to be playin to be better in Europe get on the nite?
don’t worry, the usual suspects were giving updates earlier, scroll back and you will get details of what every player had for breakfast…………………..ffffffffffffffffannies
the mciilvenny
programme there was quite good
Oh well, I like (love) him…
My heart was lifted when i saw RD’s tactics in Milan.. compete! and we did.
Eddie
My daughter is marrying a Catholic boy who supported the wrong wans. My two sons and I call him John the Fenian at every opportunity. He is ripe for a conversion.
looks like the boss’ surgery tonight has been postponed, so looks like I wont be moonhowling toinght after all…
I have to go home and cook her dinner!
been a pleasure lads.
hail hail
Pog @22.32
Gattusso was not a Hun. Inter taxi driver taking us to the game last night, described Gattusso as an “animal”. He told us some Indonesian guy has taken over from Morrati and FFP has screwed Inter so fans are selective on games whereas the working class AC Milan fans still turn up. AC will move to a new stadium and Inter will take over SanSiro.
He also told us the Inter team , formation and order of subs. If Craig Brown was manager of Celtic I would have passed on these nuggets…thankfully we have Ronny Bhoy.
Ps.watched the 2nd booking of VIrgil tonight. Very naive. He had a chance to have one hit and clear. No he wanted to be Beckanbauer and take a touch and show how good he was. On a booking against an Italian team , folly in the extreme. The inter played even completed the “Mark” by advising the red to book him.
Hope VIrgil learns that you don’t mess about with good players.
ACGR
If theres nae swally in the valley I might drive up so will be at the corner for a catch up.
HH
long haired yins man
22:44
So funny, I actually used this vid on my FB but it wasn’t this funny.
EddieK, having witnessed the wee Celtic wummin drinking Guinness by the barrel on her home truf I can concur, that wee wummin can pit the swally away wi the best of us.
Although, she did begin to flag a bit after her 19th pint. So she went for a kebab about half five and was back on the front line by around six thirty. A wee party animal so she iz and a rerr singer anaw:_)
latchford
22:51 on 27 February, 2015
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Did you see the guy who lit the flare?
http://grooveshark.com/s/Uptown+Top+Ranking/4yEOXw Uptown Top Ranking. Althea and Donna.
Test. Not looking to out roy croppie out but wanted to check if this works.
Ard Macha
latchford
22:51 on 27 February, 2015
Pog @22.32
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I hadn’t realised that Inter had been taken over by the Indonesian guy until they mentioned it at the start of the game. That’s when I thought to myself ” Great the ref will have had a wee bonus” – you can make your own mind up on that one.
Got rid of their sports channels last week.
But their music was pretty good
Sky! – http://youtu.be/QgbgUrp1a70
DD, it’s your duty to bring John the Fenian, back to the light. Get that wrongyin converted to a rightyin, a leftfitteryin, if you will.
eddieinkirkmichael,
Hahaha, my daughter is going on a date tomorrow…
First Q..what is his name?
Second Q…what school did he go to.
Didn’t get to ask the third as my daughter told me…I know why you’re asking dad…grow up.
Think he’s a zombie, grrr :)
As long as he’s not a prat.
Peter and Roughie football show …
Davie Moyes says he may manage Celtic one day .
why didnt they look in the phonebook
for
john jehadia
its in thehouston list
sipsini
23:00
I really don’t mind, as I’m sure you don’t, as long as he makes her happy I’ll be fine.
I’ll just treat him as a wee pet that provides amusement now and again.
Árd Macha, Not looking to out roy croppie out but wanted to check if this works.
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I’ve met Roy a few times and he seemed relatively normalish, what are you trying to tell us?
Hopefully catch you at paradise some time bruv, it was good to meet you and your Belfast crew last weekend.
HH
just buy a different car, everyday, depending on how i feel.. x
Best bit of the Chimps Tea Party tonight,apart from Falkirks goal,was the Falkirk fans p!ssing themselves at Ja Ja Binks.They really gave him the full works.
Hibees can go 5 clear tomorrow.And we can finish of the Dons Sunday.Deep joy.
Ard Macha
Loud and clear. Great wee tune that brings back memories of a very hot girlfriend. Thank you sir. :)
Another part of my youth dies.
Where does the time go?
Live long and prosper, my friend…
Apparently they are having auditions at Ayebrokes next week for the lead role in the remake of this :
http://matthewdicks.com/images/2011/03/the-hills-have-eyes.jpg
A couple of players and some of the management team have been shortlisted for the auditions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-iVwgtCcRU
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Iu1qa8N2ID0/hqdefault.jpg
a ceiler gonof rust
I’m a balloon, I meant to say ‘put him out’
Good to meet you as we’ll sir. Hopefully I’ll be able to get over before the end of the season
Ard Macha
The Beat. Sooner or Later.
http://grooveshark.com/s/Sooner+Or+Later/7csqPh
Ard Macha
fred colon
23:02 on 27 February, 2015
He’ll be way too old by the time Ronny’s finished!
sorry.