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Within the first minute at Ibrox yesterday, Newco sent a long ball forward that tempted Liam Scales into a challenge he missed.  Seconds later the ball ended in the net, only for the assistant to correctly flag offside.  It looked like a portent of doom to come, however, Liam was undeterred.  He threw himself at every ball into the Celtic final third, clearing danger throughout.  He earned his Man of the Match award.

Gus Lagerbielke was dispossessed when the foot of Dessers clipped his ankle.  The striker advanced into the Celtic box before squaring for Roofe to shoot past Joe Hart into the net.  Even after the first replay, I didn’t see the foul, but it was there.  TV viewers were later treated to bizarre weeping by some on Sky and the BBC highlights programme, where it was explained that while the rules say it was a foul, we just don’t agree with the rules!

This is what being conditioned to getting refereeing decisions your own way looks like.  It is also why Scotland, more than any other country, needs Video Assistant Referees.

Response to this incident determined the outcome of the game.  Our 23-year-old Swedish central defender, on his third outing for the club and still looking for a win, could have been discouraged from holding onto the ball or being open for a pass, but that didn’t happen.  Just as Liam immediately got over this first minute missed header, Gus continued to show, pull opponents towards him and play short passes into space.

Can we agree that Callum McGregor had his best 45 minutes in years?  Much of the credit for Liam and Gus’s fortitude came from the captain making the right angles.  The greatest thing about possession-based football is that it looks easy.  There is always a simple pass on.  Callum made sure this was the case yesterday.

35-years-ago (yes, really), Paul McStay ranged a pass deep into the Rangers half for Chris Morris to run onto.  He squared for Frank McAvennie to score a memorable goal in the Centenary Season.  Just when I was extolling the virtues of Callum’s play, he recreated this move.

The ball took two defenders out of play – then waited for Liel Abada to cross.  What would McAvennie do?  Score, of course, but Kyogo, realising he was at the near post with a keeper ready to block, tried a deft flick to the back post, where he hoped to find Daizen Maeda.  You are not going to remember Callum’s pass 35 years from now, which is a pity, because is was no less deserving than the Maestro’s.

Celtic were now in full control and with the home crowd audibly restless, Kyogo got free again.  This time his second touch let him down and the shot was eventually smothered.  Surely, they could not continue to allow the Japanese striker such freedom without consequence?

For all the great play, when the moment came, it was quite simple.  In the final minute of added time before the break, Joe Hart cleared a goal kick into the Newco half – you don’t want to mess around at the back so close to the break.  Connor Goldson stepped forward from marking Kyogo to head the ball back where it came from.

This is where it gets interesting.  Matt O’Riley, not known for his heading ability, fired his neck muscles to send the ball back, over Goldson and into space for Kyogo to exploit.  Perhaps wary of his second touch after the chance a few minutes earlier, he waited until the ball sat up, then (as they might say in Japan these days), gave it laldy!  It was a strike worthy of winning such a game.

Celtic emerged from the break with a lead to defend and set about doing just that.  Greg Taylor and Alistair Johnston tucked in, O’Riley and David Turnbull sat deeper.  This allowed Newco plenty of the ball, but no space in which to use it to any effect.

Their best chance came when Lammers rounded Hart but as we waited for the net to bulge, he mis-controlled and the ball rolled out of play.  They’re not very good, these new Newco-ers.

Johnston, with only an hour of play under his belt this season going into the game, doubled that time before being replaced by Anthony Ralston.  Then, on 75 minutes, Greg Taylor pulled up.  Celtic were forced to play for 15 minutes, plus 8 in added time, with a back four of Ralston, Lagerbielke Scales and Bernabei.

Cameron Carter-Vickers, Maik Nawrocki, Nat Phillips and Stephen Welsh would all have played, if fit.  It was the most ridiculously under-strength Celtic defence I have ever seen, yet they glided through the game.  Ralston and Alexandro Bernabei had the better of their clearly troubled opponents.

Michael Beale will rue leaving Cantwell and Raskin out of the team, at least, that’s how I remember it.  I am sure his mind wandered to the break-value of his contract, in the hours since.  When Brendan Rodgers was interviewed before kick-off, I thought I sensed hesitation – I was wrong.  His record against Newco is better than any manager in games between Celtic and either of the Rangerses.  He is a talent and yesterday he shook Ibrox to its red brick core.  It was a sight to make your heart sing for a title so wonderous!

My friends in Celtic, enjoy your week.  We’ve still to speak about the transfer window – expect both barrels.

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  2. Melbourne Mick on

    Hello again all you young rebels

     

     

    Another new morning here in Oz, sky is a bit dark and

     

    cloudy, suppose a bit like a Huns heid 🤣

     

    Good read back and a wonderful piece from BSR about

     

    Wee Jinky and Jock.

     

    Always remember in a snooker club in Cardonald where

     

    big Jock played billiards occasionally with I think his

     

    father in law.

     

    The bar manager came rushing in to the hall and had a

     

    word in Jocks ear, and Jock slammed the cue down on the

     

    table and said “ I’ll swing for that wee so and so “

     

    and immediately ran to the phone.

     

    Manager told us somebody had spied Jinky up to no good.

     

    Still Celtics greatest ever player IMO 🇮🇪💚

     

    H H. Mick

  7. Melbourne Mick on

    BRB

     

     

    Old enough to have seen both, but James remained my wee dads

     

    favourite player and he watched both.

     

    We are so blessed to have had such wonderfully talented players

     

    committed to our club.

     

    Huv a wee cyber pint on me mhate.🍺

     

    H H. Mick

  8. Melbourne Mick on

    Off oot now, that’s as soon I can put on my gloating face lol

     

    Don’t know why I bother, nae Huns here or near.

     

    H H. Mick

  11. Greenpinata on

    AN TEARMANN on 4TH SEPTEMBER 2023 10:54 PM

     

    Proposals forwarded by UK government for Bus travel to football matches in Scotland

     

     

    Imposition on Civil Liberties,what do you think?

     

     

    https://twitter.com/derekwatson89/status/1698792654841004163?s=19

     

     

    HH

     

    ——————

     

    Policing and transport is devolved in Scotland. The UK government although sovereign would not introduce this without concensus.

     

     

    However this think tank is consistent with further control measures. Can’t have citizens freely wandering about a 15 minute neighbourhood.

     

     

    Totally consistent with parking at work charges, driving charges per mile and the Scottish LEZ zones, or to be more accurate the poll tax on wheels where no consideration is made for ability to pay..

     

    The conclusion is staring you in the face.

     

     

    This is a global concept . Read the room, already we have examples of first pass 15 minute cities, Oxford, Utretch

     

    More Surveillance cameras, working from home, passes ( Or papers please ) to travel, cashless society, permits for everything.

     

     

    Just watch how the ” brainwashing ” will ramp up regarding the utopia of net zero when the obvious theme will be tyrannical control.

     

     

    Be wary, be very wary.

  12. fourstonecoppi on

    Rose Reilly

     

     

    In the 1978–79 season she won championship titles in both Italy and France, playing for Lecce on a Saturday night and then flying to France to play for Reims on Sunday afternoons.

     

     

    She eventually retired aged 40, having won eight Serie A titles, a French title and four Italian Cups.

     

     

    Reilly was selected for the Italy national team and was voted the best player in the Italian team which won the Mundialito (an unofficial precursor to the Women’s world Cup) in 1984. Team captain Reilly scored in the 3–1 final win over West Germany

  13. Big Jimmy on

    HAIRLIKESPAGHETTI on 4TH SEPTEMBER 2023 5:00 PM

     

    Imo, very poor of some posters/CHUMPS having a go at some posters sharing their opinion on Hartson…

     

    ……………

     

     

    I used the Term ” CHUMPS” for good reason regarding your view of John Hartson.

     

     

    First of all, Hartson is ALLOWED to have an opinion….or is it ONLY YOUR opinion thats allowed ?

     

    Secondly, YOU and one or two others on here, who ” Profess” to being Celtic supporters, decided NOT to give John Hartson ” The BENEFIT of the DOUBT”, as MAYBE John Hartson was ” AT IT” as SFTB and myself pointed out ?

     

    YOU FAILED to consider THAT POSSIBILITY and you couldnt wait to have a go at John Hartson.

     

     

    I do NOT know IF John Hartson was ” AT IT”, by telling the Huns something they did NOT want to hear, Maybe Hartson will let us know sometime in the future ?

     

    As SFTB Posted, he enjoyed ” Noising Up” some Huns that he knows….BECAUSE SFTB KNOWS/REALISES that to AGREE with the Huns that the Huns Goal SHOULD have stood, makes THEMS even MORE ANGRIER !

     

     

    What Part of the above do YOU FAIL to understand ?

     

     

    You and I ( along with John Hartson), do NOT KNOW 100%, whether DESSERS Fouled young GUS or not, and we never will, no matter how times we look at the incident.

     

     

    However, that didnt stop you from being SO QUICK off the mark to have a go at John Hartson, WITHOUT considering that MAYBE Hartson was ” WINDING UP” the Huns as SFTB pointed out in his Post.

  14. David66 on

    Good morning all from a lovely sunny (soon to be 25 degrees) Garngad.

     

     

    Life is good plenty of gloating yesterday at work although I was like a burst baw.

     

     

    2 weeks for Brendan to get all the new lhads ticking.

     

     

    Any word on Taylor and AJ who both went off injured?

     

     

    By the way young Yang looks a player hope we are working on his final ball/decision making.

     

     

    D :)

  19. Fess19 on

    Did anyone notice the Castore adverts surrounding the pitch at the Biggotdome on Sunday. So much for originality:

     

    “Better never stop”

     

    How feqqing petty can they get.

     

    Let’s stick to the BIG name brands

  21. Big Jimmy on

    The computer has awarded this week’s wooden spoon to Mr. 88, who predicted 2:2 but I’d have given it to Big Jimmy who predicted a repeat of the old 3:3 game from October 2002. You might remember Big Rab gifting them 2 long range goals from an Arteta shot and one from Artur Numan that he spilled into the path of Mr. Bean to give them a 3:2 lead, eclipsing a control and swivel shot from Henrik and a thumping header for the same man, only for us to get a late equaliser from Big Sutty- with a wee push on one of their defenders to give him space to lash it home. Wonderful game to bring back to memory.

     

     

    ………………

     

     

    I will gracefully accept the Wooden Spoon for this weeks SUPERBRU.

     

    It looks like I have went from being a SUPERBRU HERO… to a ZERO in the space of a couple of weeks.

     

     

    I Forecast a 3 – 3 Draw simply because of Celtics injury problems in defence, and the fact that the Huns are CRAP !

     

    I thought that there would be several Goals in the game, and what I will also say in MY ” DEFENCE”, is that considering the number of CHANCES that BOTH teams MISSED, it could have easily been a HIGHG Scoring game ?

     

     

    But it WAS’NT.

     

    I was wrong….

     

    Therefore I am a SUPERBRU CHUMP for this week.

     

    This will only make me stronger….Hopefully ?

     

    LOL

     

     

    HH.

  24. Big Jimmy on

    Many, many years ago when I was at school the Teacher asked…

     

    ” Wee Jimmy……..Where is your GRAMMER” ?

     

     

    ” At the BINGO Miss”…was my swift reply.

     

    LOL

     

    HH

  26. Philbhoy on

    Anyone hear that Fenerbahce are saying one of the reason’s they did not sign Morelas was that he was 5 years older than he claimed?

     

     

    Gotta go!

  27. Tom McLaughlin on

    It’s my 70th Birthday today.

     

     

    I am both delighted and astonished that I have even reached that milestone.

     

     

    I woke up this morning and thought — wow, I did it. Then I thoughr of my 4 brothers, all of whom passed berween the ages of 51 and 62, Celtic men all.

     

     

    Celebrating on Friday with a visit to the Celtic Story. What a time to be a Celt. I feel blessed.

     

     

    Hail Hail.

  30. The Blogger Formerly Known As GM on

    Deniabhoy yesterday @2.51pm – nice one👍 I had a poke around the start village at the World Champs the other week. Amazing how I was able to talk to a few of the riders. Almost got run over by MVP as he came back from signing on😂

  32. Taurangabhoy on

    Hoopy birthday Tom McLaughlin, have a great one and enjoy the next decade of domination. Hail Hail

     

     

    Taurangabhoy

  35. An Tearmann on

    Happy Birthday Tom Mc Laughlin

     

     

    As you say a great milestone,considering your well documented health problems when on as GCT.

     

    Have a great day and also when attending the Celtic Story.God bless your brothers

     

     

    HH

  36. bournesouprecipe on

    RIP John Thomson

     

     

    On the fifth day of September……………

     

     

    Prince of Goalkeepers

     

     

    Hail Hail

  42. An Tearmann on

    https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/guidelines-for-taking-passengers-to-sporting-events-in-scotland/guidelines-for-taking-passengers-to-sporting-events-in-scotland-consultation-document.

     

     

     

    GREENPINATA on 5TH SEPTEMBER 2023 6:33 AM

     

    AN TEARMANN on 4TH SEPTEMBER 2023 10:54 PM

     

     

    Proposals forwarded by UK government for Bus travel to football matches in Scotland

     

     

    Imposition on Civil Liberties,what do you think?

     

     

    HH

     

     

    Policing and transport is devolved in Scotland. The UK government although sovereign would not introduce this without concensus.

     

     

    However this think tank is consistent with further control measures. Can’t have citizens freely wandering about a 15 minute neighbourhood.

     

     

    Totally consistent with parking at work charges, driving charges per mile and the Scottish LEZ zones, or to be more accurate the poll tax on wheels where no consideration is made for ability to pay..

     

     

    The conclusion is staring you in the face.

     

     

    This is a global concept . Read the room, already we have examples of first pass 15 minute cities, Oxford, Utretch

     

     

    More Surveillance cameras, working from home, passes ( Or papers please ) to travel, cashless society, permits for everything.

     

     

    Just watch how the ” brainwashing ” will ramp up regarding the utopia of net zero when the obvious theme will be tyrannical control.

     

     

    Be wary, be very wary.

     

    =============================

     

    Cheers Greenpinata for your view.

     

    Regardless of whether it is a devolved issue it is a uk government consultancy paper and what goes on down there(london) spreads uk wide as we gave seen in road traffic charging and now ulez(both labour party initiatives that keir will not reverse) its a nice little earner.

     

     

    It is not a Scottish initiative and that is not to say the politicians up here will follow on what the rest of the uk government(as in these proposals will do).it is all uk gov links.

     

     

    Is it a suggested power grab between westminster and holyrood as it most definetly a uk paper?

     

    I guess it may be so whilst the freedoms to spew pollutants into the atmosphere will go on,regardless of which political persuasion is in power,i dont see kier limiting or impeding these papers,as said above his party is the originator.

     

     

    There are some draconian measures suggested pointing to football,but could also be used say in folk going to a demonstration.there is a long history of the state tryin to control that.

     

     

    HH

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