Whatever ails Aberdeen, for 15 minutes last night they rocked Celtic in a way no other Scottish side has in months. Their mistake was to do so too early, approximately 30 minutes remained for Celtic to retake the lead; they did so within 60 seconds. Momentarily, Ibrox rocked to “We shall not, we shall not be, ah ****”. As they reached their phones to confirm the Aberdeen equaliser, the score showed 2-3.
The first half was as accomplished a second gear performance as I can remember at Pittodrie. Celtic were 0-2 ahead without having to exert themselves. That proved to be a false position, Aberdeen flooded the midfield at halftime and Celtic looked porous. The home side’s first goal came from a clever free kick from the left, drilled along the turf to Ramirez, who peeled off to fire a deflected shot home.
Their second was more of a concern. A straightforward cross from a free kick and header; textbook defensive scenario, one which haunted Celtic a year ago and we hoped we had overcome.
Some opponents bring the best out of certain players, for Jota, that opponent is Aberdeen. The Portuguese has scored four against them in three meetings, a late winner at Pittodrie earlier in the season, the opener in a narrow win at Celtic Park, and two last night, all invaluable points. He was denied a hattrick by an incorrect offside decision.
If Celtic fans had concerns about one goal they lost, Aberdeen fans would have been incredulous at the opening goal. Neither goalkeeper nor defender claimed a ball they were first and second favourites for. Jota made a run to the back post and hardly broke his stride to meet Matt O’Riley’s cross.
The impressive stats continue to mount up for O’Riley, an assist followed by his first goal for Celtic, a heavily deflected shot, and another in an impressive run of Celtic goals from outside the box. Jota’s winner provided the third piece of evidence from Celtic that you need to buy a ticket to win a prize. His shot bounced off the ground, over the keeper and below the bar; impossible to defend.
It was interesting to see our new and fabulous midfield subdued by a Scott Brown controlled Aberdeen midfield for parts of the second period. He is well off his peak but still has the muscle memory. Sterner tests lie ahead, few opponents will be as ill-prepared as Newco and Motherwell.
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AT, Agreed it’s also the running of the game and the lack of fan engagement they are looking at
Treatment finished this week, will find out in a couple of months if successful, not had a drink since October, may wait a while longer for one.
One for the Irish history knowledge, my DNA is showing that I’m descended from the Dal gCas, any info appreciated
Ernie,
“Many Celtic fans thought the notion of Independence abhorrent”
What’s changed?I remember when Scotland was a Labour stronghold,sending 50 MPs to Westminster.Do you think this generation have said bollox to voting the way your parents told you to vote,as was the way back then.There has to be some reason for the cataclysmic collapse of that party in Scotland from what it was.The Tories despite the sectarian element voting for them doing just as badly.
Just to keep you all informed on actual costs
Additional tickets made available to Celtic fans for the game on 2nd Feb
£46
At least that’s what the costs were for additional tickets on our supporters bus.
And not a continually quoted £49
Camusbhoy, An Irish Tribe from Munster, their most famous figure being Brian Ború , High King of Ireland, who led the Irish in the Battle of Clontarf,
Brian won the Battle but lost his life in so doing.
Classroom doors too long. Ferry cables too short.
Nurse! Nurse!
TURKEYBHOY on 10TH FEBRUARY 2022 9:19 PM
There has been a decline in class consciousness and a growth in identity politics. Nationalism is just a form of identity politics.
But Scottish nationalism is no less reactionary now than it was in 1888 or at any time in between.
CamusBhoy
All the best pal just keep taking forward steps.
CorkCelt, thanks only got back to Connacht through records, interesting that we must have moved there at some point, hopefully not a the behest of Cromwell
Turkeybhoy,
I know you know this but for clarity that is sq Erns opinion as ever stated as fact. I think it’s a load of shite
Deary Deary Deary Deary Me territory….
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Lucy (@lucylulo456) Tweeted:
Checking into Perth A&E reception on Monday, doubled over with appendicitis and being asked whether I consider myself Scottish or British 😠. Can anyone explain why that question is relevant in that situation? Would I have been seen sooner if I’d said Scottish? https://twitter.com/lucylulo456/status/1491796167658643463?s=20&t=zQ1Yexp1KQgQIRmv_Csv8w
Norrie.
Re the £3 difference. foundation donation argued/debated at time :-)
Ben Doaks on Sunday?
See yi rerr :-)
Camus bhoy
Good luck,see Corkcelts answer
@DrjoeOhlemeyer is a good source for dark ages-medeval history.
All good history
Take it easy,end o season swally
HH
Just when the SNP are moaning about the cost of living crisis, the Scottish administration impose workplace car parking charges – shameful.
They’re the sleekits ae the sleekits.
Any Celtic supporters voting for such should be removed from Parkhead on the spot!
CamusBhoy, County Waterford is known as The Déíse which to the the best of my knowledge derives from the Dál Gcais , Waterford people are fiercely proud of that Title.
As An Tearmann said there is plenty of stuff online about that particular Tribe.
Kev, away and play with your millions of like minded internet pals.
p.s. Camusbhoy Battle of Clontarf 1014 about 650 years before the Cromwell Slaughter years.
Thanks guys, away to do some research, I’ve always felt at home in Galway/Connemara but will be great to check out other places when I next get over
Class Warriors of the World Unite
er maybe not….
Crass worriers of the word untie…😁
CorkCelt, yeah was just thinking if the family moved West at some point in history the Cromwell times might have been likely with the Hell or Connacht the choice
BADA & BOURNE – thanks for the links to the Porteous Penalty.
On first view I thought Walsh was looking away from it but as the clip rolls, his head seems to be looking straight at it as The rankers player rugby tackles the Hibbee to the deck. Unmissable, hence clear MiB cheating!
THEEXILEDTIM – it’s not an issue. I’ve nominated several entities for Celtic manager before (Alan Curbishley & Guillermo Amor ffs) who could have been disasters; thank God I’m not on the real selection committee. Just delighted we got AP as it’s working out quite nicely for now. HH
When I were a lad class warriors tended to occasionally leave the house. Now it seems they go as far as the door for an amazon delivery to replace that worn out keyboard.
The name Dal gCais originated from the larger population of Munster Déisí, who were one of several Celtic groups to appear in Ireland around the 5th century. These Deisí, or vassal group, populated the south of ancient Ireland stretching from Waterford to Limerick, and were divided into two separate groups, the Déisí Muman of Waterford and Tipperary and the Deisi Tuisceart of North Munster, who later became the Dal gCais.
The Dal gCais homeland base and royal seat was Thomond which is part of Munster, the ancient province of Ireland. It has been suggested that the Kingdom of Thomond was put in place by the prominent O’Neills to weaken the power of the Eóganachta, whose seat was at Cashel.
Dal gCais means ‘peoples or children of Cas’, who was a fifth century King of Munster and ancestor of the Dal gCais. They rose to power in the 10th century and produced a number of Kings including the legendary Brian Boru.
In modern times they became known as the Dal gCais or Dalcassian Clan or Sept. A clan is usually a kinship group or group of families. A sept is normally seen as a group of clans and their families who are descended from the same ancestor, in this case, Brian Boru (Bryan Boru) and the O’Briens.
The Dal gCais Grow In Power
However under the leadership of Brian Boru, the Dal gCais became a threat to Tara itself, the seat of the High King of Ireland, when they united with the Eóganachta against Ivar the Norse ruler of Limerick, after which their fortune and power grew.
But it was the rise of the Dál gCais at the expense of the Eóganachta that would set in motion a train of events that would eventually see Brian Boru become the legendary High King of Ireland.
The Dalcassian army stood by Brian Boru’s side at the Battle of Clontarf. Among those of the Dalcassians who where involved in the Battle in 1014 were The O’Briens, Kennedys, Quinns and and McGraths.
Camusbhoy, That is a copy & paste,
Might wait until Doak signs a contract before playing him on Sunday…….Liverpool want him,we have lost a few good prospects last 18 months…..
TIMMY7_NOTED on 10TH FEBRUARY 2022 10:08 PM
When I were a lad class warriors tended to occasionally leave the house. Now it seems they go as far as the door for an amazon delivery to replace that worn out keyboard.
Long time lurker, post of my lurking times.
Now back to lurking
CorkCelt, Thanks again guess I might be able to say that the family were in Ireland for quite some time, much appreciated you taking the time to get this for me 👍
Cork celt and Camusbhoy.
Apropos of nothing in particular
The Brian Boru Pub is a famous pub in Dublins Glasnevin area (near the cemetery and not far from De Roy Al Canal and jingle jangle etc)
Next door to the pub was the grounds of my old school St Vincents CBS.its still there but much of the football pitches etc were developed into a housing estate…Called DALCASSIAN DOWNS…not a lotta people know that
Looking at the conduct of many politicians, maybe it would be more appropriate for NS to consider a “fit and proper person” test for prospective MSPs Scottish Westminster MPs before taking an interest in football players.
Not defending Goodwillie here or making a party political point,
Interims should be out soon. Should shed some light on the cost of our outstanding rebuild.
WITS, like it 👍
I don’t know much about the Northside as most times I’ve been in Dubs I stayed in either Monkstown, is that a wee bit posh 😂
Don’t know were the either came from cue a smart comment from someone
An Dun.
Yesterday there was great analysis re the outs and ins in the transfer market.
I feel the interims will be looked on from a position of ongoing strength,coming after 2 years of sailing covid waters.
We certainly are becoming more efficient,those retained,loaned out and hopefully getting matchday,game practice will come back and follow our captains path,
See what comes
HH
Camusbhoy
Ah Monkstown…once a bastion of cricket and rugby and those whom the natives refer to as West Brit types !!!!
Corkcelt, Camusbhoy,
Love the historical info.
HH.
And Wits
“Av goat a sore leg , honest. Let me con you wi’ ma guff”.
guff-nugget nonce.
Picture it…..
a wee bookies pen ( nearly spent, red )
pressed too hard on cheap lined paper……..
reams o’ demented guff an’ collected YouChoob pish…………………
Bitter………..
Sad,
Weird, avoided.
But not real.