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.
Thanks to everyone who donated to our Mary’s Meals school kitchen appeal yesterday while entering the ticket competition. The winner was informed by email a few moments ago, so check your inbox.
If you need tickets for the CQN St Patrick’s Dinner, with a Q&A with Packy Bonner, Joe Miller, Tommy Coyne and Tom Boyd, Archie Macpherson speaking about Jock Stein, and music from Patricia Ferns, let me know, celticquicknews@gmail.com
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Gerryfaethebrig, very kind of you my friend. I’ve already dropped Lennybhoy a message and P67 has been canvased as well.
Some unlucky bassa is gonny get me at their table, I hope it’s Sipsini……..or Alfred norks.
HH
Elvis Costello: Watching the Detectives.
http://grooveshark.com/s/Watching+The+Detectives/3HDRYI
Ard Macha
Árd Macha
00:30 on
28 February, 2015
the raven
Lucky guy to have seen them back then. I never did.
Amazed you have a turntable!!!
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Ard , ha ha ha not got turntable , just wondered if my
old vinys would still play !
Delaneys Dunky
00:23 on 28 February, 2015
Petec
You saying Ronny is a w#”ker? ;)))
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I don’t think he is seeing anyone, so yeah, maybe Ronny D is a w@nker.
The Truth is important.
Oh Ronny Ronny, Ronny Ronny Ronny Ronny Deila.
It was Brilliant seeing Kris go mental at the ref at the end, Kris only got a short period of Time on the pitch and he could be a sulking player and not care, it is so obvious Kris cares for this Club, like we all do.
the raven
00:25 on 28 February, 2015
Was that the London calling tour? My second, and still best gig ever. Front row of the circle.
Can still see Joe sliding across the length of the stage on his knees.
Twinbhoy
Loved that. Immense Pink Floyd tune. Large Jamaican inhalation helps. ;))
Should we have,like the rugby a sin bin.
At least then a bias /useless ref., would only penalise a team for a limited time.Or would we be left with a bench full of players.
I’m 49 now … still love all music (except heavy music, and most new rap … although Grand master Flash, Run DMC and Public Enemy are gods!) .. but I think the music of your teenage years always has a special place for most guys…
grew up listening to dylan and a lot of folk (irish and american ), started listening to the blues and branched out to jazz and soul … then punk hit … the clash and jam , then billy bragg, lloyd cole, … trash can sinatras….
Must admit, I’ve learned of a few good musicians from the friday night CQN sessions!
@DELANEYS -love you man x
We gave ourselves a mountain to climb
and truth be told we were always unlikely to win in
the San Siro.
We have learned some cruel lessons in this tie about
european football which if learned will hold us in good stead
in the CL next season.
i like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa0q8KX7t44
a ceiler gonof rust
00:32 on 28 February, 2015
It’s not a problem, I was bullied into CQN11 and had to meet Lennybhoy last Sunday in a boozer in Coatbridge, I was a bit jealous of CQTen but never thought I would have the courage never mind 2 tables for this one…. By the way my tickets are only £25 @ pop !
southside
00:34 on
28 February, 2015
the raven
00:25 on 28 February, 2015
Was that the London calling tour? My second, and still best gig ever. Front row of the circle.
Can still see Joe sliding across the length of the stage on his knees.
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Southside , yes , that was the one , i was sitting at front of circle that night
as well .
Before gig i was raging cos we never had a stalls ticket , but the front
of the circle was brilliant for viewing tho better atmosphere in the stalls !
Think clash city rockers was the opener that night
Anoraks r us…………..
Petec
The Way, the truth, the light leads to Glasgow Celtic.
Mike, for you bud,,,
Grandmaster Flash = Good Feeling
http://www.grandmasterflash.com/
the raven
00:25 on 28 February, 2015
Was wanting to buy a good quality original pressing of London Calling after getting a turntable. Spotted one on eBay. Thought I’d bid up to about £25…..
Sold for £155!
Can anyone put up Fianna A town I love so well Live in Port Glasgow.a brilliant rendition .TAL
Everything happens for a reason
Hope its all for the greater good
Lots of people have put their faith in Celtic
Hope its not in vein
Janis Ian: Seventeen.
http://grooveshark.com/s/At+Seventeen/4qdVfY
Ard Macha
southside
00:42 on
28 February, 2015
the raven
00:25 on 28 February, 2015
Was wanting to buy a good quality original pressing of London Calling after getting a turntable. Spotted one on eBay. Thought I’d bid up to about £25…..
Sold for £155
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Ma london calling vinyl went awol yeras ago ( problem wi having young bros )
Still got the clash and give em enough rope tho
Delaneys Dunky
00:41 on 28 February, 2015
Petec
The Way, the truth, the light leads to Glasgow Celtic.
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I only entered the centre about 27 minutes into the game, last Sunday.
The moans and the groans were so annoying, this Team has worked its bolloxs off to get in the position they are now.
A town I loved so well
Christy Moore: Missing You.
http://grooveshark.com/s/Missing+You/4ybZdN
Oiche mhaith CQN
Ard Macha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa0q8KX7t44
Gerryfaethebrig, at that price I’d rather sit with you and your crew than the previous aforementioned.
Sign me up dude:_)
Do you and your crew like a dram? I may bring a bottle or five.
MIT, you’re a mere whippersnatcher compared to that wrinkly auld fan dan Sipsini, if you ever get the pleasure of meeting him be prepared to wheel his sorry ass about in his go faster wheel chair. He’s very demanding and real drain on wee Nicola’s resources.
the raven
00:40 on 28 February, 2015
Mikey Dread was supporting. The beginning of my reggae/dub love affair. All in a good night.
First three gigs. SLF, Clash, Stranglers, all within a few weeks.
Punktasticcsc
Great tunes, bhoys.
I’ll treat you to an ‘oldie’ that never aged, ‘cos class is ageless.
The Mighty Tull
“Look into the Sun”
Gute Nacht.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=jethro%20tull%20look%20into%20the%20sun&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CB8QyCkwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D4jG6wEXSCUY&ei=xw_xVIPHCaH4yQPUo4K4CQ&usg=AFQjCNHUpAVkkD1ObgV-CbtGPYoLhP7qTA&bvm=bv.87269000,d.d24
Petec
Hail Hail
Goodnite all
TAL
Awright, wan mair!
Same era, JT. . . “Back to the Family”
Oranges are not the only flute.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo_aqcub9j4
Looks to me, like GMS is determined to be, the very best he can be.
Wow, he has skills as well.
Ronny, Johnny, Jim and John Collins.
YES
a ceiler gonof rust
00:53 on 28 February, 2015
I am a mere 44yrs old ready to get married to the best Sevconian you will ever meet, the two tables will consist of 20 CeltIc fans, 2 kids (my nephews) in their 20s and my 2 older brothers in their early 60s, the rest of us 40+, as. I mentioned before I met Lennybhoy in a boozer in Coatbridge and in the space of a hour or two we had plenty of mutual friends, hopefully Lennybhoy will back my credentials but if you need a ticket I will keep one for you, just let me know if you don’t need it nearer the 13th March
fanadpatriot
00:42 on 28 February, 2015
One of the best……..
southside
00:53 on
28 February, 2015
the raven
00:40 on 28 February, 2015
Mikey Dread was supporting. The beginning of my reggae/dub love affair. All in a good night.
First three gigs. SLF, Clash, Stranglers, all within a few weeks.
Punktasticcsc
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South , cant remember who was supporting to be honest but i;ve since
learned it was mikey dread , pity i never took more notice of the support acts
then which was pretty ignorant i suppose .
saw all three bands you mentioned in their prime loads o times ,
great days and memories .
punksnotdeadisstilldyin…………
Guys – still tickets left for CQN 11 although just heard today that a couple of places need to be found for some Bhoys new to Glasgow who will be spectating at the cup final.
Tickets at http://www.cqnbookstore.com along with books, DVDs and even copies of THAT Sunday Herald…
John Kennedy was leading with instruction (being a defender) when the Bhoys were reduced to “10 Men”.
What an amazing Management team we have, IMO.
gerryfaethebrig
I mentioned to Celtic that your stag night was at CQN 11 and all is well – just no strippers they said. And don’t steal European Cup!
wnning captains , did you see my post to you earlier today ?
raven
No sorry – what time roughly?