I watched Kilmarnock previous home game against Inverness, as shambolic a defensive performance as I have seen in the SPL. Shipping six goals against the team who were, and remain, bottom of the league is the kind of result that can decimate team morale, but St Johnstone’s result at Ibrox last week offered some encouragement that you can get at this this Rangers team.
It’s worth pointing out a few things. Rangers are still four points clear at the top of the league, if we were in that position we would rightly be delighted and confident. Pascali’s goal for Kilmarnock was also only their second goal conceded in eight SPL away games and only their seventh overall in 16 games – getting on for half a season. By comparison, Celtic have conceded 14 goals, including three at Kilmarnock.
While that defensive record is commendable, the loss of Steven Naismith leaves them disproportionately dependent on Nikica Jelavic to maintain their goal-scoring threat, and Jelavic is not known for season-long durability.
When news came through that Sone Aluko had paid his transfer fee to become a Rangers player few of us expected him to make as quick an impact on the league table as he has, single-handedly playing three Kilmarnock players onside at the goal. This is an unfortunate start to the player’s Rangers career but Rangers fans have a reputation for scapegoating (among other things). For some, Aluko’s card is marked. He’ll need a lot of talent to recover from this one.
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Evening Celts Whits the Craic ?
It’s been a good weekend for moi but not for my in law who’s staying with me this weekend… HH
V
HT
Stop it ffs, Franco couldn’t lace his boots……….
Kirk who?? Wee Free or Middle??
The Smallest CSC says:
27 November, 2011 at 21:26
Aw, can we not just keep him? :-)
I remember his first full season, when he scored something like 12 goals in 13 games then got injured. There were people complaining that all his goals were side-footed, placed efforts and they wished he would just blast a couple in. His goalscoring form never recovered after that injury.
I don’t think some people will ever be satisfied with Sami, no matter what he does. The frustrating thing is, there’s a brilliant player in there somewhere. It’s just bringing it out of him that’s the problem.
This (from Twitter) made me smile:
TheHumanTorpedo THT
It seems after today’s incident Broadfoot’s time at Ibrox is over. He’s even started discussions with Sone Aluko about a severance package.
SwanseaBhoy
Just heard, come January Auckinleck Talbot are gonna poach Bigfoot………
One of my favourite football comments was when Jimmy Greaves described Franco Barasi as being responsible for more scar tissue than Harefield Hospital
Can any of you I T experts C&P the blog from kevjungle at 22.08 last night to tonights CQN?? Ta.
TET
Beckenbaur?
Ok, enough I think the national team hit an all time low when he was capped.
Woooft.
Osasuna beat Espanyol away. Who saw that coming?
It means that Atlético Madrid drop to eleventh.
If Villarreal can beat Málaga away tomorrow night, Atlético Madrid will drop to twelfth.
Next Sunday, they have another derby match, at home to Rayo Vallecano. I think old Gregory Appletrees might have half an eye on that. Hope so, anyway.
bankiebhoy1
Dont you dare slurrrr the good name of the Talbot. Ma mamie was born there. Now say sorry!!!
reilly1926
Jog on…because I think te Huns have a better goalie – my attitude stinks?
Anybody who thinks otherwise is delusional or a football numpty – probably both…
I love Celtic but it doesn’t make me blind…
TET
Clubfoot not Beckenbaur :))
please excuse my dodgy commentary haha but you will laugh at this one by Dylan from last month
http://tinyurl.com/cptq389
déjà vu
:)
bankiebhoy1 says:
27 November, 2011 at 21:33
Just heard, come January Auckinleck Talbot are gonna poach Bigfoot………
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Yoker Athletic might counter that bid
or Home (stead) Farm….
The Hopeless Cases Patron Saint
Mea culpa.
Is it ok to say …….. Eff you rankers we’re gonnae win the league…..
The feeling is right at CP just now and IMO not that great at ibORCS, this is the way league titles are won. We have a tough time ahead but this league is ours if we keep it going.
V
HH
HT
I remember he was getting interviewd after his first cap, and he was so confident that he would be a regular in the side if he kept up his form with the hun, it was side splitting stuff.
Sevillian………
He certainly wouldn’t get a game for the “Maggies”……..
Jude2005
Bishop Maurice Taylor once said that he had his eyes opened for him one day while visiting St Patrick’s Primary School, Auchinleck.
He he invited the children to reflect on all the blessings we receive from God, the things that make us feel that life really is worth living, the things that bring us real joy in our lives.
There was a big silence.
Then one wee guy broke into a big smile and said: “The Talbot.”
Adam Matthews has played well of late, Joe Ledley is consistent, BK rediscovered form, Vic will be a star, JF providing, Tony providing and scoring (player of the season for me), Hoops finding his touch.
Tony Stokes will be player of the season as I say, but player for November for me, Daniel Majstorovic, the promiscuous centre-back – a new partner every week, performs well with each. Has played with inexperiencec guys and brought them through. A changing back four is not good, but he and AM have performed very well. Dan is the man.
Sportscene on in 20 minutes, settling down with an ice cold glass of Pinot Grigio and, for a change, I don’t mind which game is on first – us or the huns. Which probably means they’ll show Dunfermline v Aberdeen………
Broadfoot – what a yolker…
With scrambled, poached or fried brains. Take your pick.
Cultsbhoy hates being 2nd has to be either a hunterloper or a negaholic depressive.
Either way please seek some help.
As a matter of interest, Cultsbhoy hates being 2nd, do you know any other CQNers?
Maybe just casually met a guy at a game etc?
FAO Jude2005
KevJungle – Put the Green Brigade into a new JUNGLE says:
26 November, 2011 at 22:08
Just popped in to say that…the post below definately caught my imagination……
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ says:
26 November, 2011 at 17:14
Do Strathclyde polis know that they are sittin on a wee fortune?? They could bring out a G B dvd for Christmas. Wee stockin filler. Would never be aff ma telly!!
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jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/……
if your still on the site, I take my hat off to you for a wonderful idea!
If some of CQN’s technically gifted, computer genius’s compiled some of the material already available of the Green Brigade then I think a magnificent Christmas pressie could be had by ALL of Timdom! IMO!
“Oh! How I hate being an old-fogey!” CSC
TootingTim says:
27 November, 2011 at 21:44
…As a matter of interest, Cultsbhoy hates being 2nd, do you know any other CQNers?…
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Truth1690??
Top Corner
Magic, I wouldn’t be giving up the day job though :>))
C F
Gidd yin!! As they would say in Auchileck.
TET
need one to give up first
haha
thanks :)
I wish I knew other celtic fans..then I could ask them if they think we have the best Goalies in Scotland…instead I’ll just have to accept I’m the only one who thinks we don’t…
Next thing you’ll be telling me Messi couldnae get in to our team..
holy moly!
Fraser Foster has accomplished more at 23 than McGregor did. He might end up doing better playing and winning in Europe rather than playing for lowly SPL guff teams. Mcgregor needs a move and pronto. Makes far too many mistakes these days.
HH
Jude2005,
You should be able to get that vid on a freedom of info request:o)
So, whats the story with the Bhoy Dylan? A”Murray Park prodigy” could be media puff. I saw someone saying potentially better than Forrest so what’s his strengths?
is Broadsword gonna be the guest on Sportscene ?
Eldiegobhoy.no im not for packing in at the minute.i was at the game yesterday were you. and i will be there on thursday then up to tannadice on sunday will you?
Ta dirty.
Nerr felt a thing. lol What do you think of my suggestion?? Maybe Paul and the I T guys on here could arrange it?? Would fly off the shelves me thinks!! Off to patent it just in case. UL see me on Dragons Den soon!!
HaiL HaiL
Cultsbhoy
I don’t happen to think you’re an orc but by your own admission you attend Parkhead infrequently and have been known to accept complimentary tickets for Ibrox, aside from derby games.
I think this coupled with your tendency to focus on the negative result in some posters reaching their conclusions.
lovely pass by Victor for goal No3 yesterday
on the ground, slide rule, at pace, down the channel
see ya !
2 or 3 defenders taken out in one sweeping motion
nice !
timbhoy2
Answer the question.
Don’t waffle.
Answer the question.
Did you or not cheer us up with the prospect of giving up your season ticket?