Can we all just agree to change nothing? I know it was a dead rubber and I know it’s different playing against a 10 man defence, but honestly, just, change, nothing.
We had a defender at the right side of defence, not a frustrated winger. That subtly rebalanced the team; Kristoffer Ajer (22) was not 20 yards further upfield to connect to a Mohamed Elyounoussi pass, but he was back to provide cover and balance to the two to his left.
Christopher Jullien and Shane Duffy had their most assured game together – although Shane, you were never winning that ball, you should have shown the player down the line instead of committing to the foul. It was a mistake that would have been sore on another day.
David Turnbull (21) got one goal, one assist and got the assist for the penalty. That is an incredible return for a player who has been sitting in the stand or out through illness all season.
After a couple of substitute appearances in 11 months at the club, Ismaila Soro (22) made his starting debut and was even more influential than Turnbull to the flow of Celtic’s play. The deep lying central midfield player has several jobs: protect the defence, intercept opposition moves, get the ball forward quickly and accurately. A lot of off the ball work is also required; the best in the business are in position to stop moves before an interception is required. Ismaila did all of this very well.
Like Soro, the lack of opportunities afforded to Patryk Klimala (22) made me think he was less effective than our other strikers have been recently. Apparently not. Patryk is all about movement. He can take a ball, bring others into play and – effectively last night – win corner kicks. At no time did he try to beat three players on his own, take note, Odsonne.
After THAT pass at Tynecastle in 2019 you may have wondered what happened to Ewan Henderson (20). The player had a lost 18 months but, like the rest of the midfield last night, he was on his game. He was tidy and intelligent in possession. Use him.
The biggest compliment to the midfield and defence is that Conor Hazard (22) had little to do. Blameless at either goal, he got a foot to a dangerous ball, handled and distributed well throughout.
I don’t know who deserved the win more, the players, the manager or you and me, no doubt someone has been busy running a poll on the subject….. Onto Sunday!
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Wow! Where did our support pick up ‘their’ behaviour? Is that where we’re at?
Acting like them?
Good fight.
it is a sad day when you dread your pub opening to justify p@@@ks like them outside our park
Had a wee look at the pictures of the banners.
References to Tories out. Does that mean they think that your political persuasion determines whether you have the right to support Celtic or play or work for the club?
What next? A questionnaire to be completed and submitted to the thought police so that they can decide if you are a fit and proper person to support Celtic?
I’m not a Tory supporter but I respect the right of others to do so.
Let’s just bury our head in the sand and pretend everything is ok !!
NORRIE M
I thought if you turned your back and walked away you had ceded
Even though I don’t know much about boxing I totally disagree with your point, I know a couple of boxers who fought in the common wealth games for Scotland … World champion Ricky Burns is a star in his field and an inspiration to many young kids in Coatbrig, for some youngsters boxing is their way of life… and a terrific learning experience for them
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to be fair i actually disagree with myself as well
been watching boxing for 40 years, not in an expert way
but a sport that depends on knocking folk out?
is that a sport these days?
but i 100% agree with the inspiration side of it
Celtic Football Club = A Big Fat Cash Cow!!
John Bhoys Daughter
Welcome …
Do you think we can get the 10 ?
Do you think we will win the Scottish cup in 8 days time ?
Hail Hail
Or Pig, Goat, Yoda Yada yada
Yoda!
My da liked Frankie but my mother preferred Matt Monro.
Glen D- seen worse,he still struggles to put guys away.
I do think we’ll get the 10. Do you? Where do you think we’ll head after it? That;s my worry
Let’s all 11.38pm
I know nothing about boxing apart from “shadow boxing” maself when it’s on the telly … Sportsnight ?? But the few bhoys I grew up with fought out of Kirkwood Sports Barn (Ricky Burns stable :-) … and to “box” for Scotland a few of them were half decent ..
31003
Same, I thought that was it
He was out on his feet at end, thought ref should have stopped it, instead of letting him get knocked on his erse again
JBD 11.43pm
Am no so sure about the 10 as the Huns are irresistible just now and I think nobody can stop them … I am preparing myself to settle for the 2nd legitimate 9 @ row … and if this entity of the Copeland road get 1 @ row so be it 🍀
Bada
He most put Puvlev away in that final round 🥊
why the konstant new monikers…………..?
Whit ‘s it hidin’ ?
James Forrest out until end of January
“Av goat a sore back, or is it a leg am no weel, hones………………..t
I think we are missing wee Jamesy
ST
Be careful what you wish for
Hurry back our wee invisible invincible
Gnashing hahaha….GGNnnng irresistible…with regards to football there are words I would use to describe a unique achievment, for example; ‘Invincible’ ‘Unbeaten’ ‘Heroes’. Unfortunately, not hun,
Bankiebhoy1 11.51pm
You are an internet “Hun sniffer” if I ever retire and get a wee dug it will be named after your good self…
You patrol Paul67’s pages well 👍🍀
(That isn’t a dig, a total compliment)
GFTB
Agreed
We definitely miss Wee Jamsies pace.
Needs better coaching though. Hit the bye line more often rather than passing back or cutting inside
PHILBHOY@8:39pm
(Just catching up…)
I agree with every word of that PHILBHOY! 😊 Spot on mate! 😊
I’ve never been to a hoot and have met just a handful of CQN’ers; all good guys!
Basic manners are for life and should be true also on the Blog.
Take Care, Keep Safe, God Bless and Hail Hail! 😊
TB&F. 😊 🍀
31003 12.49am
Sometimes like many things in real life we never appreciate what we have until we don’t have them
This leafed is still there to be achieved 🍀
Leafed ???
League :-) 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Basic manners are for life and should be true also on the Blog.
Take Care, Keep Safe, God Bless and Hail Hail! 😊
Never met the fella, but a vibe I’d like to share. JBD HH
Brilliant! Was told from sentenial Celts 🤣🤣🤣. !!! Sorry for any spelling mistakes! Play soro turnbell tomorrow 😉
Music and Crooners…
Some interesting commentary on music and the great crooners, particularly from PHILBHOY and FAIRHILL BHOY. 😊 (Apologies if I missed some others.)
One of my favourite Rom-Com’s is the film ‘RETURN TO ME’ with David Duchovny and the excellent Minnie Driver. It contains some great comparative discussion of old-time Crooners, not to mention a very respectful telling of Irish (and Italian)-immigrant Catholicism. I would recommend this as a good watch for anyone on here, particularly anyone with an Irish-immigrant and/or Catholic background. Still a great watch without this. (You can find it to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video.)
Take Care, Keep Safe, God Bless and Hail Hail,
TB&F. 😊 🍀
However, if you have an Irish/Scottish background then brace yourself…
Take Care, Keep Safe, God Bless and Hail Hail! 😊
WT 1.23am
Hope all is good as it can be
Take care 👍
Your mother may have been battered black and blue. Maybe green n white, with a touch of purple n blue…
Keep safe, check on your mothers who were blue
Thanks Gerry appreciate it 👍
WT 1.35am
It’s been a Cnut of a year for many
Football and blog stuff is nothing
Keep on keeping on
Hail Hail