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It took my breath away

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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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  1. petec on

    I’m the biggest racist ever in this PC World.

     

     

    Best Times was playing fitba with a cracking wee Black dude outside the chalets in Great Yarmouth. I was wee he was too.

     

     

    Deeeeelighted Olivier is settled noo,

     

     

    Wow – Celtic is looking very Good.

     

     

    Imagine we made Europe after Christmas.

     

     

    We are so Incredibly Lucky to have Brendan.

  3. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    JAMESGANG on 11TH NOVEMBER 2018 12:02 AM

     

    Montgomery was a jumped up wee prick. Despised by the Americans who made the most decisive efforts on the western front.

     

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    Rather belated efforts , however.

     

    Three years into the war.

     

     

    US entered the European theatre of war because Hitler declared war on the U.S., not the other way about.

     

     

    In North Africa , the US forces were humbled by Rommel`s forces.

     

    Montgomery at Alamein showed them how it should be done when he subsequently defeated Rommel.

     

    Maybe a bit of US envy then.

  4. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    Jamesgang

     

     

    ‘ As for the Jewish survivors, the greatest tragedy of human morality is that the nation created in response to ethnic cleansing now adopts it against its Palestinian neighbours.

     

     

    Today I will remember the millions of young men and innocent civilians sacrificed on the alter of white men’s (and thatcher’s) egos.

     

     

    And I will pray, never again.

     

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    Agreed.

     

     

    Well. Apart from the ” white men and Thatcher ” bit.

  5. marspapa on

    yeez wouldnae listen tae a daftie like me …if the pish that was spewn out on this blog came from a LEFTIE his views wouldnt be tolerated …

     

     

    SORRY I READ BACK now…..Moderators ppffttt.

  7. jamesgang on

    Petec

     

     

    For someone who constantly references God, why would you also boast about the biggest racist ever?

     

    Of all the people born on His earth, is it only thevwee peely wally Glaswegians he actually accepts as his own?

     

     

    Or are you talking jibber jabber pish?

     

     

    Macjay

     

     

    Any objective observation of Montgomery in post DDay Europe clearly demonstrates a jumped up wee nyaff twat who was seen as such by other allies despite the ??MSM at the time and subsequently.

  9. petec on

    jamesgang on 11th November 2018 12:25 am

     

     

    Petec

     

     

     

    “For someone who constantly references God, why would you also boast about the biggest racist ever?”

     

     

    Sorry dude. Names please before I even start to answer that.

  10. weebawbabitty on

    corkCelt ,sorry to disappoint, but having been in Mick’s company today know for a fact you are wrong, but a hope this information doesn’t make you make one of your famous AL NO BE BACK STATEMENTS ??COs we know you wull ?

  13. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    Jamesgang

     

     

    Macjay

     

     

    Any objective observation of Montgomery in post DDay Europe clearly demonstrates a jumped up wee nyaff twat who was seen as such by other allies despite the ??MSM at the time and subsequently.

     

     

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    Mate.

     

     

    He defeated Rommel . Not bad in anyone`s CV.

     

    Yes. His manner and plummy accent were objectionable .

     

     

    However . The failed operation Market Garden late `44 was his idea. The Americans went along with it .

     

    So reasonable to assume that they had significant respect for his ability.

  14. celticrollercoaster on

    Morning folks

     

     

    Nice to see a few CQNers last night in my very brief visit oot. Sorry I couldn’t stay longer

     

     

    Hope you all had a great day?

     

     

    Onwards to later today and top of the league hopefully, Been a while :-)

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

  15. corkcelt on

    Wee Baw, Why should I be disappointed. I met Mick I liked him we keep in touch by email & I’d love to see him back but at the end of the day it’s his call. If Mick said it wasn’t a barney with Kev that caused the problem then I accept that, I genuinely thought it was but if I’m wrong I’m wrong.

     

    As for myself sometimes I enjoy the blog sometimes I get totally fed up with it.

     

    When I’m fed up I stop posting, when I like the tone & mood I join in, so I will continue to dip in and out as it suits me.

  16. petec on

    Donald has got Good Conservatives (philvis style) in his administration.

     

     

    I dinnae ken Pence but he is Pro Life, That is a mega push back against the new age Paganism (abortion).

     

     

    The tide is gonnae wash over howevaaaah.

  20. weebawbabitty on

    Corkcelt, having spoke to Mick today know that what happened was nothing to do with kevj,anyway now know for a fact what a majic bunch of people are on here ? hopefully will have a beer with you sometime

  23. petec on

    Scotland have Fantastic players in the East End.

     

     

    Shocking sh!t press men blown oot the water by Brendan.

     

     

    Scum Press I’m glad it was Live on RS.

  30. papajoe55 on

    Thoroughly enjoyed my two visits to Celtic Park this week great entertainment, wee story speaking to a pal of mine this week he told me of his Two older step brothers father killed in the Second World War , he told me his mother applied to the Haig fund but got nothing as she was a catholic. As far is I can see discrimination still happening good to see people like Lenny and James McLean speaking out.HH

  31. 100 trophyies on

    HRVATSKI JIM on 10TH NOVEMBER 2018 10:22 PM

     

    Tonight the war is over”

     

    Very moving, God bless them all.

     

    Hail hail,

     

    C’mon the hoops.

     

    ???

  32. 100 trophyies on

    PAPAJOE55 on 11TH NOVEMBER 2018 1:35 AM

     

    Same thing happened with my father in law, same reason.

     

    Hail hail.

     

    C’mon the hoops.

     

    ???

  33. Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on

    “Haig set up a Charity. Is that disgraceful ?”

     

     

    And the Saudi’s set up charities for the Yemeni children they bomb, but obviously not disgraceful eh as they contribute to a charity and make great statements such as standing with those same murdered children.

     

    Quality argument from a warmongering imperialist.

  38. jimthetim53 on

    It was a weird time yesterday. Weird in a nice way. To meet up with ‘names’ on a blog.

     

     

    I got a bit ???? . I owe an apology to CRC. I knew I thought the world of him and we had a good old hug. But I forgot about all the good things he does. Such a quiet lovely guy.

     

     

    And TravellorBhoy. Great to meet you.

     

     

    I could go on.

     

     

    I love you all.

     

     

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihJAJA4ibEs

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