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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Martim1980 on 11th February 2022 9:05 am
I’m afraid you’re inflated opinion of your own importance knows no bounds.
There is not a single line of that post that is at all relevant to the topic but thats unsurprising.
I’m responding to you this time only to show up your lack of any basic intelligence.
AnT had emailed me to get details of the burial location of a CQN’r and very good friend of mine who passed away earlier in the year. Not that it’s any of your business.
Do you genuinely believe people on this blog who have never even met coordinate behind the scenes just to plan against you? Delusional and very unhealthy, I don’t think blogging is for you.
Obsession is unhealthy.
Ernie, He just confirmed what I said about him yesterday. He is here for Political reasons,
It has started early, , I’m off to do something useful for the day.
Martim
This is where real life embarrasses you.
I did write to Timmy7 around that time.
To arrange to meet with him to put flowers on the grave of Timmy7 good friend and ex blog stalwart
Squire Danaher.
It was a personal thing I wanted to do,but needed to be arranged with that posters we are in diff parts of city
If you wish I will post the correspondence here.
But I think you will be embarrassed enough at your stupidity
Its up there with thinking I am James dolman,that was funny.
You carry on being sad,saving posts with no knowledge of context
Also
I don’t see you calling out those who are here for the politics like the disgusting racist as defined by commie corbyn?
You be good now,and keep calling out those here for the politics…..zzzzzzzz
HH
We have SELF ACCLAIMED ” Good, life long LABOUR Men” on here such as ” JHB and ERNIE….and yet I do NOT remember either of these two Trolls EVER submitting a Post SLAGGING OFF the TORY GOVERNMENT, especially Dopey Feckin Boris at ANY time, no matter how many Cock Ups the West Minster Govt make.
Its VERY STRANGE….SINISTER even, as I had previously supported The LABOUR Party all my working life, and I would NEVER hesitate to slag off Tories in Government, or Tories in Opposition Benches…and yet…THESE TWO so called Labour Men…say/Post NOTHING about the Scandels and Corruption and Sleaze….that continues to ooze from this Tory Government…Funny that ?
CORKCELT on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 9:29 AM
Ernie, He just confirmed what I said about him yesterday. He is here for Political reasons,
It has started early, , I’m off to do something useful for the day.
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Quite Right Mate….I will be doing the same later Today..hopefully having a ” Beer Frenzy” all to myself.
HH.
An a “republican” noo an aw
The list gets longer….
I’ve just read back this one page. Dearie dearie me.
That’s plenty.
I’ll come back on Sunday.
7 years targeting this blog, still blaming everyone else……..for SNP failure.
Embarrassing and lacking any self awareness whatsoever. Even the burial of my friend being weaponised.
Off to do important stuff, hoping to sell my house today!!
CELTIC Quick News Mmmmm….., por cierto
Will Julien play, will he? Won’t he? I do think his selection, or not, will answer a lot of questions about his desire to play for us again, por cierto
That moment when it’s obvious that they still haven’t realised that stereo typing, abuse, bullying and have no clear policy nor any credible economic projection…..
The SNP and other parties failed to pursuade Scotland. Yet they have pursuaded you to blame everyone else….for 7 years.
And now after days of bullying they are victims again….
If we have to have political stuff on CQN, could folk PLEASE conduct their argument/discussion with respect and politeness. No need for the rabid abuse. I find myself more and more ignoring certain bloggers, which is a shame.
The level of debate on here has descended to that of the primary school playground. I suppose it’s only a reflection of wider society.
says the person who posted
“whatever”
AN TEARMANN on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 9:30 AM
NO I AM JAMES DOLEMAN
spartacus csc
Hope to see big Julien getting a run out on Sunday.
If he comes through that OK, would like to see him play next Thursday.
We could do with him back.
GENE on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 7:54 AM
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Cheers GENE .
Magic..I am so glad that your family are all well.
HH Mate.
SAINT STIVS on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 10:08 AM
AN TEARMANN on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 9:30 AM
NO I AM JAMES DOLEMAN
spartacus csc
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NAW yer no…………….Im BIG JIMMY Doleman.
LOL
HH
SAINT STIVS on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 10:06 AM
says the person who posted
“whatever”
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Now, THAT made me LAUGH out Loud ”
Cheers SAINT.
HH
CELTIC v Raith Rovers…
I hope that we START with our strongest possible Team, and get the game WON FIRST of all…and then make Subs if appropriate ?
After all, arent Celtic chasing a possible TREBLE…Yet again ?
HH
If it’s ok to interrupt the political forum,I would like to see young Dawson starting the game on Sunday HH
FANADPATRIOT on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 10:35 AM
If it’s ok to interrupt the political forum,I would like to see young Dawson starting the game on Sunday HH
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So would I, thought he really took his opportunity well last time out and deserved a goal!
Martim1980
I feel that too many young players leave before getting an opportunity in the first team.
Getting that experience would motivate them more HH
PARK THE BUS 442 on 10 FEB – 7:18 PM
Celtic were born out of politics….
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Not true sir.
Celtic were born out of CHARITY.
FANADPATRIOT on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 10:46 AM
Was reading earlier that Ange and the backroom team are looking at a new approach to stream line a clearer route the first team, which is great news for retention.
Would love to see a steady flow of youth players reaching our first team and perform.
Yes, me too, I would like to see young Doak get a game on Sunday or at least some time on the park if the game is won. Julien at his best is part of our strongest team for me, por cierto.
ernie lynch on 11th February 2022 8:44 am
SCULLYBHOY on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 8:39 AM
I expect CorkCelt will be on later criticising you for making political posts and suggesting that you desist and take your witterings offline.
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Oh dear, should I tell the teacher that big bad Ernie is using his sarcasm to bully me again.
Yep , get young Doak on the park whenever possible . I was really impressed by his speed and the confidence he showed in his cameos . Especially with the likes of Liverpool supposedly sniffing around . He is a lifelong Celtic fan already , so get him hooked on that CP atmosphere as a player too .
PorCierto doaks
I asked of him yesterday.bit of a (re)signing query/quandary going on surrounding the bhoy i believe,Liverpool hovering according to good posters.i hope the boy stays and makes his name here,we seem to loose good players at academy level,last year to bayern the CH boy.i hope we become a more efficient football making machine,one that means if they don’t make a living with us by breaking thro they can use it as a good foundation to make a living in the game.the monies down in England we can’t compete with,scarily enticing!
HH
AN TEARMANN on 11TH FEBRUARY 2022 11:32 AM
Yes, noticed your comments on Doak and Liverpool yesterday. Unfortunately, if they come calling it would be really hard for the lad to resist the riches on offer, for him and his family, por cierto
think we may well start with our strongest possible team, it’s what Ange has done to date. These are tricky games, 11 behind the ball etc. Get the game won and then make changes, I assume we can make 5 subs like the league games?
Starting from next weekend’s Fifth Round ties, teams will be able to name up to 11 players on the bench, an increase on the nine previously allowed.
Just as is the case in league matches, five of those may be used as subs.
But another sub would be available during extra-time as well as two concussion subs, who can be used no matter how many substitutes have already been used.
If teams use the concussion subs rule, the opposing team are also permitted the same number of subs of their own.
If The Rangers go into admin, do they get barred from any European competitions for a period of time?.
new article posted.
Can’t wait for Huns to ask for itailan flags to be taken down outside restaurants. And indian Flags too, since they kicked ‘US’ out, so that goes with Stars and Stripes as well. Of course the Cross Keys could put a flag for Joe Hart!!!!!