Celtic hunt in packs.
Leipzig possessed tremendous ability to switch the ball across the field with speed and accuracy. Celtic hunted the ball down, packs of players swooped on the man in possession, then often switched to the other side of the field, before swooping again.
This took oceans of energy, but most of all speed. How many times did you notice Callum McGregor or Ryan Christie scarper 30 yards at full pace, just to add defensive cover? This is why Leipzig created so few good chances until the latter stages of the game.
Leipzig can do nothing about Forrest.
All they could do with James Forrest is get close enough to concede a foul and receive a caution. The often showed James inside, but he can drop a shoulder and escape with the ball so well he was literally unplayable.
Tiredness before equaliser.
Before Leipzig’s equaliser the visitors had three substitutes on the field, whereas, Celtic persevered with the starting 11. Rogic, Sinclair, Forrest and especially Lustig were tired. I was desperate for Brendan to put fresh legs on. Forrest was still capable of tormenting the Leipzig defence, so I was surprised when he was replaced with 7 minutes left, but Sinclair and Rogic both made significant contributions in the final minutes.
Peter, get ready for the summer.
We know the script when it comes to French under-21 internationals. Leipzig could not get the ball off Odsonne Edouard inside the box. Could. Not. Get. The. Ball. Off. Him. There will be a clamour for this boy’s signature. I know it’s the last thing we want and how difficult it is to continue to go to the well and get the same results, but this one is in the post.
McGregor, Christie, Sinclair, Forrest and Rogic.
Yesterday I wrote that I wanted these five tested at this level. They determined Celtic’s entire structure and pace of play. The result was that we played our best football in Europe for a long time. They have already done the same to our domestic form. We will need Scott Brown and Olivier Ntcham this season, but we cannot this midfield just to accommodate either of them.
Life’s great experiences!
The moment the stadium fell dark, bar spotlights on the centre circle, took my breath away. For the next five minutes, I was mesmerised. If life’s great experiences are truly priceless, the new light system at Celtic Park was worth every penny, whatever the cost. 60,000 people stood in awe, and there are a good few hardened cynics among them.
You and me have had some great times in recent years.
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My MOTM on Thursday was Odsonne, closely followed by a few Scots. Deeelighted Celtic have settled Olivier down.
RC
Desire
Incredible Ryan.
Patience is a Virtue – Brendan is a Genius.
Dedryck.CSC
I don’t care what anyone says.
That £1 was genuinely the Sale of the Century.
Sir, still a Sir.
Aye.
The slithering Serpent like manouvering away says it all.
The Orange scum in Edinburgh threw a quid and knocked Neil down. He got back up again, Nothing gonnae keep him down. He is Brave brave undaunted.
Brave Neil
The Highlights
Brilliant Celtic.
Celtic lost a goal because of a World Class cross.
Celtic under 20 seconds later Responded.
MAGICAL
A wee happy song for the hoot guys enjoy today …and hope you remember it ???
A wee happy song for the hoot guys enjoy today …and hope you remember it ???
https://youtu.be/HM1MftCtIlg
Morning Tims.
Can I just say thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and wishes last night, very humbling thank you.
Quick question, if Red bull gives you wings, what were Jamsie and KT on?
H.H
Marspapa,
Especially for you – an Anthem @ the olde Metropolis.
Utah St remix – you know the wan ahm talkin’ aboot.
MAGICAL
James Forrest away against Udinese was Incredible.
Magical JAMESIE Forrest.
I hope the incoming Jamesie Song is Monumental but subtle.
PETEC
Goosebumps listening to that ….
Killer remix ??
Marspapa,
Celtic are INCREDIBLY Lucky to have Brendan Right here Right Now.
He is Perfecto for the Synergy of so much about Celtic.
He makes Every player Better.
I appreciate so many things.
Dinnae piss off this guy as he is Big Time exceptional in improving players and others around him.
MAGICAL
You wanted the best
Brendan is the very Best.
Good morning CQN from a dry but chilly Garngad
I echo the calls of free the BMCUW 1… We all know it makes sense.
D. :)
PETEC
Correct ,like any marriage there are a few bumps along the way , hopefully the board and management can pull together in the next couple of windows and who knows where that could take us .
Petec
Glad you agree with me.
Thought our light show was poor.
Took away from the atmosphere.
Oz Pink Floyd show in Belfast was a light show. Memory of being there with you will remain forever. Magical weekend we shared in one of my favourite cities Belfast. Let’s visit again soon.
YNWA
Petec
Adagio for strings blows my Saturday morning mind. Thank you.
Hope that is my song on Judgement Day.
YNWA
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Cheers, fleagle1888
marspapa on 10th November 2018 7:22 am
PETEC
Correct ,like any marriage there are a few bumps along the way , hopefully the board and management can pull together in the next couple of windows and who knows where that could take us .
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Most Definitely.
We need to get better and better on the fitba field. Loved Ryans attitude.
Delaneys Dunky on 10th November 2018 7:22 am
Petec
Glad you agree with me.
Thought our light show was poor.
Took away from the atmosphere.
Oz Pink Floyd show in Belfast was a light show. Memory of being there with you will remain forever. Magical weekend we shared in one of my favourite cities Belfast. Let’s visit again soon.
YNWA
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That was a cracking weekend. First Concert I’d been to where everyone was sitting down.
Loved it. Played a lot of their stuff since in work.
It’s quite funny – as one Time I was told by a Great dude, tremendous Socialist, that I was playing too much negative tracks – Floyd, Roger and Davids stuff seemed to come up on that nightshift. A little secret, I had no idea of the lyrics because of my poor hearing. I just liked the Tunes.
Thats petec for you.
The playlist was on random.
:))
Shine ON – stay and rock dude.
The Brilliant Celtic Supporters.
Powerful and a definitive force.
800 are going to Mordor.
They are there. Core.
They are there to Witness.
Respect to those going.
Not all are gonna go from Celtic Park.
Hopefully they are totally deflated by then and they have given up.
morning all from a slightly cold Cheshire, those going to the hoot behave yourselves now, have a great time bhoys.hh.
Hi everyone hope all those going to the “Hoot” have a thoroughly refreshing thirst free day
Irnbru csc
MAH.
Nice to see posting mate, take care.
H.H
Re the Disco on Thursday,
First time in a long time I’ve been to one, came away without a bird though, somethings never change. ??.
H.H
WEEBAWBABBITTY. hi pal just seen your post from last night, yes she has got me under her thumb ? have a great time at the hoot,hh,
MurdochauldandHay,
Keep on keeping on.
Hopefully we both witness 8, 9 and then 10 Celtic Titles in a cheaters haven.
Maximum Respect.
Petec
Do not listen to Philistines.
I prefer Pink Floyd lyrics and poetry to the music. Married they are perfect.
YNWA
MAH
Hope you make it in for an Irn Bru or two.
God bless you Stephen.
YNWA
Thomthethim,king lubo,50 shades.and any other cqn’r enjoyin the grandaddin craic.well done and congratulations all.:-)
HH
Hope to catch a few of you later.:-(
HH
Murdoch auld and hay
Good to see you postin.i hope to have an irnbru or 2 today.you take care Stephen
HH
Delaneys- if my pal Mountblow Tim is at the hoot, tell him his pal in Vegas is asking for him.
Not been on the blog much recently, but if Mick has been redcarded, surely he will be back soon enough? Not the same blog without him.
Goooooood Morning CQN- ???????
1stly – huge congrats to Thomthetim, kinglubo & 50 shades, and your families on the new additions ???
2ndly – 50 Shades, stay positive, amazing what can now be done to help you back to full fitness, the CQN prayer club will support ?
3rdly – Stephen (MA&H) great to see you in fine spirit, we are all still with you in this
Finally hope you hooootenaniers have a fantastic day oooot – celebrating being Bhoys and Ghirls
Sorry can’t be there today, had intended meeting you all later, but can’t make it now
Hail Hail
Sin City Bhoy
Wish you could join us today.
Will pass on your good wishes to Mick BMCUW.
YNWA
Wish I could join you guys today….but I drink only banana milk-shakes…really strong ones though…
SCB
Hope to see Mountblow Tim soon.
Crackin wee Bankie Tim. ?
YNWA