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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£42 for Hampden? – oh well at least they can’t switch it to Murrayfield.
Over on Fester Fester every second post is about either Poppys or Pheudos. Still what ever turns them on, it’s been a long time that they could point score on actual football matters
Disco Celts
Ryan christie takes a training session
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXbP4JBf8To
I’ve Had- looks like a scene from The Deuce TV programme…
Kilmarnock take the lead at Tynecastle. If they hold on, we can go top by winning tomorrow. In fact, even if Hearts get a draw we can still go top on goal difference.
John mcginn scoring one and making the other for villa this afternoon
If only
Bada Bing
The Deuce.
https://youtu.be/2lamyY_8iwE
Another great song from Declan
Top of the league with a victory tomorrow.
Hearts lose. Their season beginning to unravel?
Wheels well and truly aff The Budgie’s bogie.
A win tomorrow puts us top with a game in hand.
Awesome sauce!
CELTIC40ME
He’d be on our bench :-)
Pukki scores the winner for Norwich in 97th minute.
D. :)
Yesterday I was on here moaning about the giant advertising banner that had appeared on CelticTV. My righteous indignation has been put back in its box. The problem has been fixed. The banner is now no more than a mini stick on label in the bottom left hand corner. Thanks CelticTV!
T
Celtic back to where they belong the morra, hopefully. :)
The players put absolutely Everything into the game on Thursday, is Emilio available?
A win tomorrow and keep the momentum going.
Then get a break for the internationals, then get some more players back from injury, and push on to 8 IAR.
D. :)
Seems there is a rumour that SKY have won the broadcasting rights to the SPFL by offering 33 million a year for 3 years. Dire stuff from a dire station. Hope the SPFL knock it back.
Bournesouprecipe 3:22
Excellent post.
Liked what I saw of Christie at Aberdeen and was keep for him to get a chance to prove himself here. That was the least he deserved. Having said that he has come on a lot quicker than I expected.
Would love to keep the Benkovic-Boyata pairing a bit longer.
A lot of doom and gloom earlier in the season but when everybody is at their best we are a pretty decent team!
Confined to bedroom barracks today I woke up with the sporscene final score. McFadden is beyond boring. Thompson talks keech. The 2 lassies I take it are there pc balance.
As the old fella in the chair says.
Can I tell you something. What a lot of white.
Next up.
The London lord mayor show this morning. The day before armstice day. Floats and performers with All sorts of mistaken matched and frankly stupid placement of poppies.
As the old fella in the chair says.
Can I tell you something. What a lot of white.
A smart coach at Leicester might be watching Ben and think of taking boyata as sell
BATEEN BHOY on 10TH NOVEMBER 2018 4:43 PM
Bada Bing
The Deuce.
https://youtu.be/2lamyY_8iwE
Another great song from Declan
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Great song. I’d never heard that before. The (full) Deuce version blend’s Declan’s original with newer female vocals.
https://youtu.be/NHu-Im1QDBo
Meanwhile pc birch was sent of today in the fa cup. Playing for the met police
Parkheadcumsalford on 10th November 2018 5:11 pm
Seems there is a rumour that SKY have won the broadcasting rights to the SPFL by offering 33 million a year for 3 years. Dire stuff from a dire station. Hope the SPFL knock it back.
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Sickening just like those numbers. But those in Masonic Scotland will be loving it.
Non-scoring Teemu Pukki now up to 9 goals for Norwich this season
Like no other
SFTB. 5.38.
He could have been in double figures, he missed a pen today.
Hail Hail
deuce1
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noun
1.
NORTH AMERICAN
a thing representing, or represented by, the number two, in particular:
2.
TENNIS
the score of 40 all in a game, at which each player needs two consecutive points to win the game.
what ? google’s all hunned up BD
hi bhoys everyone seems to be at bobbys hoot, so I shall give an opinion and throw it out there, feel free to shoot me down. don’t like loan deals we get a fabulous player ticks all the boxes but we cant plan ahead ,because he is not our player, bugs me to death just lets have a team of celtic players that are our players.sorry for the rant.hh.
SAINT STIVS on 10TH NOVEMBER 2018 5:28 PM
I hope their fans started chanting Bring Back The Birch.
Come to think of it… fans? Now there’s a thought.
PARKHEADCUMSALFORD on 10TH NOVEMBER 2018 5:11 PM
Read somewhere that Eleven Sport has bid highest, £110m over three years but SPFL are scared of another Setanta situation so will go with what they know.
Swedish top 2 divisions just sold there TV rights from 2020 to Eurosport for £50m per season. Anything less than that then whoever is negotiating for SPFL should be sacked.
Been on the go since back of 7am this morning managed to make the BV after work then McChuills for the fitba results… enjoyable few pints meeting old acquaintances and new, Nas Na Ri enjoyed our chat, Travellerbhoy great to meet you and ma “sparring” partner (his words :-) Weebawbabbity, it was a pleasure putting a face to a moniker, already spoke to my big sis and she said to tell your mate DK she was asking how his retirement is going … small world on the ole CQN :-)
BP1 gonnae stop ranting..??
D. :)
BIG PACKY 1 on 10TH NOVEMBER 2018 5:51 PM
Offer Leicester City the £12m they paid for him plus Dedryck in January, put him on a 4 year deal with Leicester City given a first option to buy back for a fixed fee at the end of year 3 of his contract.
Ajer, Benkovic, Tierney, all we then need is a right back.
DAVID66 cant help it how are you pal.hh.
GARY67, how are you pal, cant argue with your facts, all im saying is I wish we did not have to do loan deals.hh.
TomtheTim
One of the best articles I have seen in The Irish Examiner. It had everything and certainly got the message across well, especially why Celtic fans are so special, including great support for Neil Lennon and James McLean. I doubt the Irish Times, or Irish Independent would have printed it. Pass on my congrats to Tommy. It would be interesting to see how TV3 does any follow up.
I was at Leipzig game in Germany and was amazed one many German fans with all their Celtic colours supported and sang all the Celtic songs.
One negative and I think it was highlighted in the article was our fans singing hate songs, one was about some kitman, making him a celebrity. I am sure he sings it himself. We are better than that.
I heard a song recently called Purple and Gold song by The Wild Swans that would be a great song to be heard at Celtic Park. I gave the Celtic words to one of Green Brigade in Leipzig. Original words below
A father and son – they stood hand in hand
As they watched Wexford play from the back of the stand
And the words that he said, I’ll hear when I’m old
It’s a beauty to behold when you see the Purple and Gold
On the Purple and Gold is my heart and my soul
From the men of today to the heroes of old
Oh the purple and gold is the dream I still hold
It’s a beauty to behold when you see the Purple and Gold
I can still see them now on the All-Ireland Days
And the Rackards stood proud and by God could they play
And the Quigleys stood tall every man brave and bold
It was a privilege I was told to wear the Purple and Gold
On the Purple and Gold is my heart and my soul
From the men of today to the heroes of old
Oh the purple and gold is the dream I still hold
It’s a beauty to behold when you see the Purple and Gold
Thursday was a wonderful occasion., so many good performances, but James Forrest was immense. The future looks good.
I almst missed that article, can you upload again.
Congrats to you and Kinglubo on your new arrivals.
KTF CATHACH
GFTB: delighted Nás Na Rí made it. Hope ye all had a great time.