Yes, I know, you could have put money on Bobby Madden turning in a performance like that, no doubt someone did. Still, Celtic teams for generations have had to overcome odds determined by the men in black, even without the unpunished brutality on show, Celtic were second best.
Newco applied a soft press, allowing our central defenders time on the ball but tightly competing for space in the middle of the park. McGregor, Hatate and Rogic were swamped in the middle of the park, and when the ball reached either Taylor or Juranovic, they were seldom presented with even one good forward option.
As a consequence, Celtic repeatedly lost possession inside their own half, inviting wave after wave of attack. Change was necessary and when it arrived 10 minutes after halftime. Kyogo and Matt O’Riley replaced Liel Abada and Tom Rogic, Celtic enjoyed their best spell of the match for the next 20 minutes.
O’Riley in particular caused Newco problems and within 10 minutes Greg Taylor gave Celtic the lead. Cameron Carter-Vickers soon has a great chance to double the advantage but hit the crossbar with a shot in front of goal.
Newco responded on 75 minutes by replacing Aribo and Jack with Davis and Arfield. The latter levelled the score three minutes later and Newco were never again under sustained pressure. The winning goal in extra time was narrowly offside.
Those of us in the stadium were unaware of this, so left the ground with a sense that Celtic failed to match their opponents tactically, while bizarrely lacking energy against a team who had played extra time three days earlier.
Two weeks ago Celtic were packed the midfield tighter at Ibrox and were able to find options when passing out of defence. When we took the game to Newco the lack of precision and coordinated movement neutered what had previously worked well.
Credit where due to van Bronkhurst. He outmanoeuvred a good coach yesterday. Nothing was done to change an ineffective midfield until 55 minutes and there was no response after Newco took control after their double substitution.
Celtic were kicked off the park, literally on one occasion. It was not until Anthony Ralston came on that we saw a robust response. The game is not always about the pretty stuff, some of the greatest Celtic teams had granite hard geniuses.
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MARTIM1980 on 18TH APRIL 2022 9:58 PM
On this page alone and in no particular order, I have met SFTB, NorrieM, Voguepunter, GFTB and An tearman
all excellent CQN folk
your turn
Paul, you say GVB outmanouvered a good coach.
But is Ange a good tactical coach . Because I’ve not seen an awful lot of evidence so far to prove that he is.
Lionroars
Even if your prediction turns out to be more accurate than mine (and all I predicted was that there would still be a crown on the first day of Scottish Independence- that is a safe bet) you would still be seeking to make a union of your Republican vote with other Monarchists (Scottish, Danish, Belgian, Luxembourgers, Dutch, Spanish and Sweden- maybe even GB (r) if Labour pursues re-entry).
Yes- I was under the weather on Saturday, tired early, but stopped before I pushed too hard. Rested the rest of the day and I will get back to the gym tomorrow or Wednesday to test myself out and see if I can get back next week.
I posted before the game that if we play to the level we can we would win in ninety minutes.
Didn’t quite reach the level I hoped, for a whole host of reasons all covered on here already over the last day or so, that said we were leading 1-0 with just over ten minutes to go, could have been two up, and looked good for the victory. A game we could and should have won, though looked less and less likely by the second half of ET. And I’m not talking about the movie that was on ITV 2.
LIONROARS67 on 18TH APRIL 2022 10:04 PM
That’s awfae nice.
When did you start posting on here?
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 18TH APRIL 2022 10:08
Good to hear T hope all is well for Sat, we oldies have to be careful I should know
I have bruised my toes on my left foot don’t know how that happened as its for standing on only
Late fitness test at end of week
it’s definitely a good night from me and from him
ernie lynch on 18th April 2022 9:08 pm
SCULLYBHOY on 18TH APRIL 2022 9:01 PM
I, for one, really do appreciate An Tearmann’s posts. Long may he continue!
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Is there a code book available so the rest of us can decipher them?
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There is, the title is ‘Listen and respect’.
Stereotype and patronize Unionist claptrap sarcastic CSC
ernie lynch on 18th April 2022 10:15 pm
LIONROARS67 on 18TH APRIL 2022 10:04 PM
That’s awfae nice.
When did you start posting on here?
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You remind me of the smart ass classroom bully.
The snide smart ass comment hoping other bullies will laugh boring fart of a person get a life. CSC
Just found EL’s go-to resource.
https://www.lovepanky.com/my-life/reflections/smartass-quotes
https://videocelts.com/2022/04/blogs/latest-news/the-imaginary-foul-was-this-bobby-maddens-most-bizarre-blunder/
Mad mitch 7.18
I don’t really believe what I read.
My goodness what total and utter garbage.
Are you on the right site?
I actually don’t wish to comment any further on your post because I don’t want to cause offence, except to say that I find yours extremely offensive.
Only joking Ernie – a wee J’HB unionist, but not in the North of Ireland meaning of Unionist, rather the Scottish Unionist meaning of Unionist accepting being sh@t upon for fear of being even more sh@t upon Unionist, tongue in cheek comment.
Political slogan ‘divide and conquer’ stereotyping = ‘justifiable reactionary’ violence from the majority CSC
(BTW, please note the rather ‘intelligent use’ of ‘quotation marks’ for those who are not ‘too bright’, i.e. was it ‘60% of Celtic supporters# who seemingly were to blame for our loss on Sunday.)
SCULLYBHOY on 18TH APRIL 2022 10:28 PM
So are you available to translate his posts into intelligible English?
Mental Mitch 9.26ish
Am new around these parts :.:
It only
Joined CQN circa 2015; had my stag doo at CQN11, have met and drank with probably … a lot of CQNers & one or two Sentinel Celts … Bobby & Cosy Corner Bhoy a father & son duo who would be hard to beat … so am “new” …. All kidding aside your a Hun and am not
Mitch’y Bhoy after the St Johnstone game you didn’t post for days and when you did it was a our our under 18s … I try my best to be civil but … your huness shines through
Funny how the Hun interlopers love a Celtic defeat / draw
I know for a fact I would never post on a Hun blog
Am delighted with Angel … and I loved Neil Lennon and still do ,.. My Celtic never need to win, it’s great when they do …. But sometimes when we don’t win I think it makes you appreciate the club we have
MARTIM1980 on 18TH APRIL 2022 9:58 PM
An Tearmann on 18TH APRIL 2022 9:50 PM
Posted this earlier tonight
Anyone everyone who can speak on behalf of or who has met Madmitch, Martim, JHB, Ernie etc
tumbleweed………………………….
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Fixed that for you 😉.
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You take care now Martim
You know I did not post that my friend.
JPH
where in 6 are you?
Few years back,cycled that coast Rd,ballygally,Torr head,magheraberry,derry and out home,went in bout lakes at Fermanagh,stunning part of the Ireland
HH
I would recommend young Plato
BBC1 now
An excellent and charming documentary
Maybe see on catch up
Ps
I think it’s very sad to see so much politics hereon, however perhaps the point being made certainly I was trying to make, was the link between the vile behaviour of the cheats and the refs and occasionally the Scottish government in the form of their police and snp leader.
Pps I think we should be nice, perhaps mods need to do more moderation. The silly backwards and forwards for multiple posts is unbecoming of the site (but I also criticised madmitch so who am I to talk!! 😊)
To finish
Tmrw we will still be celtic supporters
Rejoice in that
Dia libh uilig
JPH
Yeh,posts like that always are now thumbed by
Posted with ease,after the victory of their team
HH
Lionroar67 10.04pm
Argentina v France ???
The bold Delaneys Dunky shouting “viva la France” all day long …, I left the pub that day and Garry was outside … as I headed to Charing X train station he grabbed a hold of my and gave me a massive hug .,, little did I know I wouldn’t see him again ,.., sad sad stuff ,., but just can assure you his memory lives on 🍀
TurkeyBhoy 9.53pm
Apologies mate ., just saw your post
Am quite delighted about being called a newcomer … means Paul67 doesn’t have to red card me … again
In fairness to P67 he has said am the idiot for resounding
So am quite happy being “new” to the blog
At least mental Mitch hadn’t asked if am a “Hun”
Ross County is so important .,,
3pts on the highlands then we are 6/9pts away from this league title …. Yesterday was shoite … but a lot of Ange’s signings haven’t been in this position .. collect 9pts in the next 3 games and I can “assure” you RB Leipzig will pump them … am sort of glad they are 4th in the Bundesliga as that might not get CL football winning the Europa willl
Nkunku FC 🇫🇷
Apologies again .:.
Just catching up and Corkcelts post circa 9.39pm
is spot on
An Tearmann is one of the most nicest, total gentleman and Celtic man you’d love to meet … a total gem
AT …. Don’t bite … others want to get a response
Hail Hail
FFs … Where is our Petec when you need him
Looks like am taking … or writing to myself
Bobby Madden is a cheat ..,, but ::. We were also shoite
As for KT (who I love) mate ….. if you love Celtic that might much … why leave £70k @ week …. Does that make you happy ?
Since am new to the blog … and might be a Hun (god forbid)
I might just try and integrate to Madzmitch and his minions
🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪💚
Jph
I think it’s very sad to see so much politics hereon, however perhaps the point being made certainly I was trying to make, was the link between the vile behaviour of the cheats and the refs and occasionally the Scottish government in the form of their police and snp leader.
Why the focus on an snp leader whilst giving no credence to either the red or the blue in the union flag
Who for 300 years,Fostered and cemented its bias and bigotry,both political sways in recent times are up to their necks in it.steeped in membership.
Do you think that historical amnesia is intentional? I do
HH
An tearmann
Such a cliche, the falls.
Spoke to a neighbour today, astonished me by saying he was in Lisbon and got a part of the pitch, which he planted in his brothers garden in Cushenden and is still there.
Hh
Punters on football blogs who call other oriole out are on a loser to start with they don’t realise a lot of Celtic minded people have actually met in real life …
I was lucky enough to meet the sadly departed Tory Macjay … in real life was a terrific person, was lucky enough to meet his Bhoy & girl … unfortunately o havre met Art of War and definitely treat JVR as a family friend …. CQN has brought me many friends from Lennybhoy to 16roads .., I think it’s a place to come when delighted with our team …. But the same place when we at garbage (yesterday) …. I still think this will end up a terrific season for us..,, but if it does not … who cares ….. apart from MM & co when we waken in the morning we will still be Tim’s … well most of us :-)
And historical amnesia?
Jeez Louise, mad history. You must have seen rathlin Island on your cycle. Google the massacre there, part of the f kin Highland clearances I think.
There are even history teachers, never mind millions of ppl, who don’t know that Cromwell was hung drawn and quartered 3 years after his death.
Succinct wee video from Huddle Breakdown’s Enda Coll:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VySzXh2X0sQ
It stocktakes Boaby’s botched decisions, but also fair enuff to say we were a tired no-show as a team unit. Enda should send to Mike Nicholson for his dossier.
As other say, they’re not a bad collective. Only 15m in transfers over x2 years has taken them pretty far in Europe (without any partizan ref support).
The last time us Celts had a European semi was visiting Lisbon for the 50th anniversary of the Lions win !
Seeing loads of complaints about the Plc lying down to the SFA regarding not challenging the refs.
This has been going on for years, the suggestion to “take a dossier2 has already been tried and failed under numerous managers.
There is only one way to properly challenge it, withdraw from the Scottish cup competition, do not apply next season. This will create public interest from outside Scotland and meeja cover. When questioned about it the Plc can simply respond that we do not trust Scottish referee’s to protect our players health and well being, provide video examples.
When the inevitable backlash from all sides come, making statements that they have to accept the same treament, its check mate, a simple statement highlighting that other clubs obviously feel the same going by their statements incorrectly directed at Celtic for being the first to act.
An Tearmann,
For reference purposes can you provide me with links that support you accusation that George Galloway is a racist?
I’ve only seen him being accused and smeared, never charged which is what I’d expect if he was caught being racist.
Obviously you have such unquivocal evidence when you regularly state he is a racist, so I’m keen to understand on what you base this accusation.
Good morning CQN
its check mate, a simple statement highlighting that other clubs obviously feel the same going by their statements incorrectly directed at Celtic for being the first to act.
Can you name who these other clubs are and substantiate your assertion “other clubs feel the same” ?
I have missed all of that, have never seen any other club affiliated with the SFA make formal complaints with respect to biased refereeing performances, the SFA is made up of membership the clubs the SFA AGM passes every year which clearly is the opportunity for these clubs to get change in how refereeing is operated at the SFA, outwith Celtic I see no other member club willing to challenge the SFA, if you have evidence to the contrary let us see it
Good morning all from a lovely sunny morning in the Garngad
Wish I never read back, politics, politics and politics.
I keep seeing a poster calling another a Toaty trumper is this a reference to potatoes/famine what or why else would someone use that reference.
Anyway we move forward to Sunday and another team that would get football banned.
If you think referees dont protect our players watch these last 5 games starting Sunday. Oh and Malky the soup taker McKay can GTF as well after his comments the last time we played them. Just another ex celt happy to stick the boot in.
D :)
Hello again all you young rebels.
From a dark miserable looking Melbourne, that’s just me, the
weathers not much better either. 😡
Well, it just never happened for us on Sunday, lots of factors caused
that fact, not least the effect an opponent hanging onto your neck
and a leg twisted round your groin area made it impossible to play
any type of passing game.
As for the refereeing, even the Aussies here are laughing and shaking
their heads at the bias, which was unbelievable.
Anyway bhoys and ghirls, eyes on the prize, the league is the holy grail,
just wish we had a Davy Hay,Bobby Murdoch, or even a Victor Wanyama
for the next battle, nothing surer they will implement the same tactics.
But first, full focus on Ross County this weekend.
H.H. Mick
DAVID – when the riddler writes ‘Toaty Trumper’ I surmised he was suggesting someone was like a ‘wee donald trump’ nothing famine related. But who knows cos when unique/obscure shorthand is used it’s designed to please the writer, not the audience.
MICK – very Glesga looking day Bayside eh? Some contrast to the weekend. Hope ur hale and hearty!!
I think he might mean …small farter 💥💥😵😵😜😜
Quad
Yes, where has all the sunshine and happiness gone ?
That Madden has a lot to answer for.
Never mind, out to training shortly with my young loons,
will get soaked for sure, but needs must.
H.H. Mick