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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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  3. Almore on

    Garngad: Thanks for that. A lovely song about Dublin.

     

     

    Here’s one from the Levellers. Delaney’s Dunky mentioned them the other day. A good Tim band, as I understand it, but they rarely feature here. My younger bro introduced me to them.

     

     

    https://youtu.be/5SKS_xcBS5w

  7. Gutenberg on

    Marspapa, DD and the rest of the CQN gang,

     

    Enjoy the hoot tomorrow.

     

    Was hoping to grab a beer with you but heading to Manchester instead.

     

    I’m sure the mood will be great after a quite stunning performance last night.

  14. Delaneys Dunky on

    Almore

     

    The Levellers are Irish Travellers.

     

    Great band. Prefer their lyrics to most bands lyrics.

     

    Travellerbhoy CSC

  21. Delaneys Dunky on

    RC

     

    Wow.

     

    Duel by Propaganda was the first dance at my wedding. Ryan loves it too. His maw and da’s song he calls it. Classic tune.

     

    YNWA

  26. Melbourne Mick on

    EMERALDBEE.

     

     

    That wee bhoy that held up the Celtic scarf now standing at

     

    the door with his hooped up mates looking for dosh to go and wow

     

    the ghirls.

     

    6 ft 2 of Glesga gallusness oh how time flies, make the most of it

     

    mate.

     

    Don’t think there is anybody on here who would object to BMCUW’S

     

    card being lifted is there?

     

    Off now to annoy the fuds 8-))

     

    H.H Mick

     

    FREE THE BMCUW 1

  27. Dbhoy on

    MARSPAPA on 9TH NOVEMBER 2018 10:51 PM

     

     

    Never heard of them . Remind me of Kasabian, very similar sound. Definitely have a chance

     

     

    HH

  36. Delaneys Dunky on

    Bankie

     

    All together now.

     

    The Farm at their best.

     

    Peace and Love in no man’s land.

     

    YNWA

  37. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    SID1888 on 9TH NOVEMBER 2018 11:22 PM

     

     

    Loved that stuff .

     

    Quality productions.

     

    Compare with ” We don`t do walking away”

     

    Almost painful it was. But not quite.

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