Despite a good result at Easter Road, Celtic were unable to put any distance between themselves and nearest challengers, Aberdeen, who matched their two-goal win at home to St Mirren.
It took less than three minutes for Nicolas Kuhn to open the scoring against Hibernian with a peach of a goal. Kyogo’s shot was spilled by Bursik in the Hibs goal, James Forrest was first to react and smashed the ball low across the face of goal. The ever-alert Kuhn was on his toes and slid the ball into the empty net at the far post.
Callum McGregor doubled the advantage with what will surely be goal of the month in 19 minutes with a thunderous shot from 26 yards. The main surprise by halftime was that Celtic’s advantage was not greater. Hibs only consolation was that they were facing Celtic, not Dundee.
The second half was largely a different story. Poor distribution by both central defenders, and on one occasion by Kasper Schmeichel, and a drop-off in movement in the middle of the park, allowed Hibs some time on the ball inside the Celtic half. They threatened and (if they were any better) could have narrowed the gap, but Celtic always had a few gears to move up.
It is early days but the three-in-a-row champions are already looking imperious.
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BADA BING
Abada only dropped out of the starting 11 due to extenuating circumstances, ie the war in Gaza. Before that he was a first-team regular.
The new article will be up at noon.
Within the next four weeks Adam Idah could play, against Hibernian in a League Cup tie, a Glasgow Derby, against England in Dublin, and a Champions League match….
Not a bad run of games for a Celtic player…
Welcome back Adam.
Over two weeks of the window left, let’s get some in…….(who remembers that “classic” series”)
Now it’s up to Brendan Rodgers to get another Centre Half and Left Back also a midfielder probably the one up in Dundee, also the club need to employ a Director of Football,I just wonder if Roy Aitken could do that job,??
TMc L,
Wasting your time.For all they say they support Celtic,they seem to know very little facts.
“We paid too much”. ” We could have just offered this at the start.”” Should have had a buy out clause”
I really fekin do despair sometimes.
Great signings so far.
2 who know the course and distance.
1 experienced who also knows our environment and the manager.
1 good prospect to develop.
Turkeybhoy
Honestly please don’t waste you breath re Forrest and other malcontents.
These folk have no idea. Absolutely no idea.
Celtic only exists for them to have something to rage against because their own lives are inadequate. Woefully so.
Burnley78 on 13th August 2024 10:15 am
What a condescending way to speak of fellow Celtic supporters.
Everyone has the right to express their views on our great club even if they don’t match up with your own.
Good morning CQN.
I’m terrible at photography- always have been.
I admire people who can just capture an image or a moment.
https://x.com/RhebelRhebel/status/1823096456800063658
The first picture – of Adam and the fans – is just sensational, IMHO.
Just a thought
If Matt leaves, as seems likely, I wonder if the Brendan sees moving Calmac further forward and getting in a proper defensive midfielder as being the way forward
It’s not the worst solution, it potentially solves two problems, especially for Europe
Maybe the “more goals to come from Calmac” comment after the game on Saturday was more meaningful than we thought
Robert Skov a Free from Hofenheim touted.
Wingback winger but RHS
Decent resume
Maestro
Maybe you should do the deals for Celtic ? If you really think a buy option could have been insisted upon with this 11th hour loan deal for Idah.
Do you seriously think this wasn’t discussed and a decision reached it was not to be pursued.
ONIL
You revel in constantly moaning about Celtic.
It’s your decision.
I have no idea if you really do enjoy them doing well or are a closet rangers supporter at the wind up.
It strikes me as odd that Celtic seems to bring out so much negativity with folk in a period of incredible success.
Why is that ?
Morning all.
Back to Basics – Glass Half Full on 13th August 2024 10:25 am
I liked this comment which appeared on your link:
“The Parkhead Faithful
@TheParkheadF
Four to five weeks of negotiating with Norwich to bring in Adam Idah who arguably won us the league & cup double with his goals & all i’ve read in the last 30 minutes is “He’s not worth that”
Honest to god sometimes I hate our support🤣”
CELTIC40ME @ 10:26 AM,
Yes, I’ve been thinking that.
If we do lose Matt, then Calmac is a shoe in replacement, far better forward imo.
Don’t know hiw true it is Maestro is saying we are in for Renato Tapia a season defence mid…
That certainly would be one solution
Hail Hail
BURNLEY
I would do if offered the role it is a key part in the football club.
We normally done that type of deal I wonder why didn’t with the Idah deal it would be good to find out.
“Tom McLaughlin on 13th August 2024 9:01 am
When are people going to get this? Celtic asked Norwich for a loan-to-buy option in January but Norwich weren’t interested.
How many times will people believe Celtic can just unilaterally decide to take a player on a loan-to-buy option without the lending club having a say in the matter?”
I know your question was rhetorical but I`ll answer anyway:
` For as long as their Celtic opinions come, even indirectly, from Scottish Media `articles`.
We knew late December last year with the Asia Cup taking place and we were fortunate Kyogo wasn’t called up. So don’t come back with the club didn’t have enough time to deliver a striker please.
test
Hot Smoked et al.
As a matter of interest.:- where do you get your information from. Celtic and general. ?
I watch Sky Sports News, but generally I get my news and information ( sometimes misinformation ) from social media.
I have asked this open question before, but with no response.
HH.
PS : Taxi drivers is not an answer. 🤣
https://oneftbl-cms.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Ficdn.thecelticstar.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2Fimago1043685027h-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=faces&dpr=2&fit=crop&h=630&q=25&w=840&s=c44c931ede4d26f1f0e2f60ebae14a31
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.celticnewsnow.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fphotos%2F20240812-as-idah-closes-in-on-his-celtic-return-a-lot-of-people-shoul-l.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=04c5d6b7f1c7bb0cc9927f105ae7a111ef80757d14cf851da7bc06f57c7ec10e&ipo=images
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.celticnewsnow.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fphotos%2F20240809-if-celtic-completes-the-idah-deal-yes-we-are-getting-one-hec-l.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1c155e3443e9c21fcbcca758e9ca1fb43a938610d16927c3cd8670265e6fd4fe&ipo=images
“How many times will people believe Celtic can just unilaterally decide to take a player on a loan-to-buy option without the lending club having a say in the matter?” Tom McLaughlin…
‘Can I borrow your bike to nip down the shops?’
‘Aye, nae bother’.
‘I’ll buy it from you when I get back’.
‘I’m not selling it, it’s just a loan’.
‘Aye, awright then’.
Guy does you a favour, you can’t demand anything from him…
Adam’s boots.
https://i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article32788051.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/0_JS332943728.jpg
Burnley78 on 13th August 2024 10:31 am
We all have opinions about Celtic, one man’s “moan” is another man’s “constructive criticism”.
I think we all want Celtic to be successful but we are a broad church, maybe some should be more respectful and accepting of others.
CELTIC40ME on 13TH AUGUST 2024 10:26 AM
Just a thought
If Matt leaves, as seems likely, I wonder if the Brendan sees moving Calmac further forward and getting in a proper defensive midfielder as being the way forward
It’s not the worst solution, it potentially solves two problems, especially for Europe
……
Callum’s Achilles maybe better in a more deep lying role , as he got injured after 3 or 4 games last season being pushed on. I don’t see a more forward role for Callum being feasible.
For European games we need to protect the back 4 against pot 1 and 2 sides so 2 mids in front of defence…
HH
A young Adam.
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.NHVPaHT2uabYjH9ACXivaQHaEG%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=7daf946fd6990d8d335311f8fa8dbc313958acc79aa83031c4dce2472a4bb1e9&ipo=images
https://cdn.celtsarehere.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SPFL_HIBS_CELTIC_2482-1920×1203.jpg
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fe2.365dm.com%2F24%2F02%2F1920x1080%2Fskysports-adam-idah-celtic_6468881.jpg%3F20240225140205&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=3ee357c2786b88c9ebc334b7582327e20807d2bfe4dd244dfcb4a44630381ae2&ipo=images
Hot Smoked.
Cheers.
I quite liked this comment
Rachael
@maradoddsy7
“I’d rather spend £9m on a proven Idah than risk £5m on another Ajeti type signing any day of the week. We’ve wasted enough money in recent years on guys who just don’t cut it. We know this one can”
“Greenpinata on 13th August 2024 10:57 am
Hot Smoked et al.
As a matter of interest.:- where do you get your information from? Celtic and general. ?”
That, IMO, is a very good question, and one to which I cannot give a clear and concise answer.
Opinions are offered from many sources but `information`? Hmm…
Chairbhoy
‘Flying a kite’ is thinking a change of ownership does not have a material impact on the future of NCFC.it will have,you and i may be on the same board,one of us will have the reins and power re direction of NCFC travel,banks/business community will know that.
Flyin a kite is saying i am a board apologist when i was answering Malone Bhoys point that we just saved time and wages which imo is far to simplistic.
Can you define what a board apologist is?
I didnt mention them answering MBs post.
Next youll be tarriering:-)) folk with the lawellite shoite next
We have enough enemies outwith the club,without such divisive pesh internally and most of it a touch irrational.we are us,them is anything outwith the club,
Anyway hope your well,never been a fan of kite flying
Hail Hail
Maestro
My understanding is that Idah was an 11th hour punt by the manager. He was touted by his agent after Norwich signed big Pierre’s son.
BR hadn’t felt any other options (there were a few) were up to it and we were running out of time to get someone in.
Norwich themselves were not actively touting him. Hence no buy out option.
Maestro
I think it has turned out to be pretty good all round. He played a key part in winning us the league and cup with some key goals.
Hopefully he does more in years to come. I am unsure on sell on potential but just for hunskelping I would say he is value.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0nwbQgvgE4
Adam and hopes for Ireland.
Chairboy
Just as An T doesn’t know if selling the club had an impact on which sales were sanctioned and which were not neither do you.
It is a distinct possibility, in my experience, that assets can get moved around prior to and post any deal.
I don’t think anyone was flying a kite. Just suggesting it is a possibility.
As for board sycophancy ….. no sense in that comment.
GREENPINATA @ 10:57 AM,
Yes, very good point….
Too many cynics on here telling fholk they are misinformed because they get all their info from the smsm.
If they are commenting on here chances are the posters are getting info from various outlets and forming there opinions.
Also chances are they are aware of smsm agendas and can read through them.
Also know what clickbait agendas are and can read through them.
If you are not sophisticated in your knowledge garnering to know the difference between a Keith Jackson, Hugh Keevins and Stephen McGowan piece
Maybe you should leave your criticism of fellow posters off the blog…
Just!~a~thot
Hail Hail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFh7HSyWg2M
Nice hat-trick.