The Scottish Premier League title was secured in emphatic fashion at Kilmarnock this afternoon as The Champions recorded the highest winning margin by any team in the league this season before celebrating an unforgettable league title.
There were sterling performances all over the field for Celtic but it was Charlie Mulgrew who made it his business that there would be no mistakes today. He scored two and created another two of Celtic’s opening four goals before a late flurry finished the scoring.
The opening goal was a bullet header from Charlie from a Kris Commons corner with less than 7 minutes on the clock. Mulgrew could have added a second three minutes later when he combined with Commons on the edge of the area before trying to clip the ball past Cammy Bell in the Kilmarnock goal but on this occasion his attempt went wide.
Glenn Loovens made it 0-2 after 15 minutes when a short corner was played across the field to Mulgrew on the right. Charlier swung in a deep cross to the back of the six yard box for Loovens to of back across goal and into the net.
On 35 minutes Mulgrew cut inside from the left wing and opened space for a delicious right foot shot inside the far post to put Celtic 0-3 ahead and in dreamland.
Moments later Adam Matthews crossed to the dangerous Commons who could have turned and shot but played the ball into the past of Georgios Samaras who drew a magnificent save from Bell.
Seconds before half time Mulgrew sent in a mirror copy of his earlier cross for Loovens but this time Gary Hooper raced onto the ball at the back post to fire into the net and give Celtic a four goal lead at half time.
Commons, who played as a false centre forward for most of the game to great effect, should have earned a penalty on the hour mark when he was barged off the ball when clean thought inside the box but his distinct hooped shirt counted against him.
Kris then played a magnificent pass onto the rampaging Loovens who injured himself in a challenge with Cammy Bell as his shot went narrowly wide.
The second half looked set to end without a goal before a couple of late contributions, the first from Ledley who combined with Stokes before clipping the ball over the goalkeeper. Gary Hooper then fired an unstoppable shot into the postage stamp corner from 19 yards to complete the rout.
Have a Champion Easter and enjoy your well earned celebrations.
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Steaming on
the train
love
Watching Sky News and, in relation to a film studio closing down, the newsreader says “The government has no remit to intervene when a private company goes bust” ….. Are you listening, Mr Salmond ….? …… Would suggest you will also have lost votes from many people who lost their livelihoods due to their companies going bust….Woolworths, for example…. Silly little man
Somebody tell me that Chris McLaughlin from the BBC never asked Lennon does he think his probabtion period is over ? Just seeing his twitter where he says Lennon said to him that he is no longer on probabtion.
Eh what about McCoist?
After the week Chris McLaughlin has had itr should be him that is on probabtion i think :) :) :)
Though Ed U only posts rarely these days for much of this blog’s existence he has been a key poster who shaped the blog and contributed quality and some wisdom. When you consider some of the foul racist comments from bigoted Celtic fans this week it’s a shame Ed doesn’t post more often.
Neil’s first title is but a stepping stone to greater things. Here’s hoping for 20 years of success for Neil at Celtic.
Summa of Sammi…. – I heard it was Wee O:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQXVHITd1N4 (thumbsup)
Awe_Naw:
Feel on less shaky ground if you got the same impression.
Hail Hail to you my tim friend in Germany…
Awe_Naw
No not yet, I’m not privvy to the inner sanctum, but I surmise from all recent
Correspondence that we are The player at a bent table and that the hand we
hold will bust the bank of Hun goodwill to smithereens.
#HappyEaster #EnjoyTomorrow #YouHunskelper #Extraordinaire
HH
And I think to myself, what a WONDERFUL world
We won the league again…
teabhoy
Get the Kettle on
….PFayr
Do they still do steam trains?
Ed
Good to see u posting, but I hope ur team gets there just desserts.
Jelly and Icecream seems appropriate.
HH
CRC
Fly the flag, fly the flag …..
Hail hail bhoys and ghirls. Not had a chance to read all previous posts but can anyone tell me if any club anywhere has fielded 4 captains in one game?
I think it must be another record.
HH
AoW
When boyhood’s fire was in my blood
I read of ancient freemen,
For Greece and Rome who bravely stood,
Three hundred men and three men;
And then I prayed I yet might see
Our fetters rent in twain,……..
And Celtic, long a victim. be
The CHAMPIONS once again!
The CHAMPIONS once again,…
The Champions once again,
& CELTIC, long down-trodden, be
The CHAMPIONS once again !!
Thank you, Neil Francis.
Thank you, Celtic.
Kojo – The American Tycoon who wants to buy Rangers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqMc9B7uDV8 (thumbsup)
They say every silver lining has a cloud and my cloud is that I made a deal with my eldest, who was guilt tripping me on behalf of his mother who worries too much, that I would sell my quad bike and take him and his brother to see Mickey Mouse with the proceeds if Celtic won the league before the split – I negotiated the split bit after much haggling.
As much as I love my quad, I couldn’t be happier right now thanks to the efforts of Neil and his squad. They and all of us deserve the times like this and the ones that should surely follow after the years of playing on an uneven playing field to put it kindly.
Well I say I couldn’t be happier but given I’ve only just got a 4 year old Celtic AND Mickey Mouse fan with a holiday on his mind to sleep I should know better :)
QB
P.S. Ed, good to see you posting again. Would be interested to read your predictions for the future of your club. To see it from the other side as it were.
Big Blow to Scottish Fitba
John Barnes @JohnBarnes01
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A hoopy Easter to you too. My Saturday night soboriety is being analysed by the wife ….shes impressed but she knows the newly crowned champs is making me high.;-)
Hail Hail to you too
HH
Edward Ursus on 7 April, 2012 at 20:23 said:
Haven’t posted in a while but it’s only fair to come on and congratulate your team on winning the title. It was a deserved win. (I hope you all realise how many teeth I ground down while typing this)
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Edward, Well done. You’re a true gentleman. I would expect no less of you. My mate Jamie also texted me today to offer his congratulations. Two top men. You’re always welcome here.
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posts that hinted at croppies lie down, others that suggested the famine song was banter and others that suggested the German people of Dresden got what they deserved during WW11.
GUESS WHO?
I personally never had a cross word with the guy but theses are facts
UC
Celticrollercoaster
You asked if still mearns bhoy last night. Travelled home from France today, so logged off early last night. Glasgow bhoy till 1970, Paisley bhoy till 2011, Mearns bhoy for past 5 months ( all for schooling for youngest).
Knights of the Green Shield stamp and shout
Thai Tims
Edward Ursus @ 20.23,
Good to see you back. Most of us appreciate you congratulations – & hope we’ll win so many championships that you’ll need false teeth.
Knights of the Green Shield stamp and shout
No Newco
Sorry – “your”
Today was the best football I’ve seen Celtic play for years. Hungry skilful and beautiful.
Left back crosses for centre half to score….. Total football.
Championees
The Exiled Tim,
Promised you a reply today: will leave it to Monday as there’s been enough disagreement here – considering the occasion – without me chipping in .
WWC /Awe Naw
lol No My post has nothing to do with Edward. I know too many very good folk who are Rangers fans to ever take umbrage or direct an adverse comment at someone like Edward– who has been absent from these pages for far too long.
Clearly no one else can see the post of 20:23 as it is in moderation, but I can assure you it has nothing to do with hating anyone or anything…. quite the opposite …..;-0)
Edward Ursus Majorus, Salve Salve;- Benedicamus te, Ed my good friend, I hope this finds you well, you understand, I am celebrating tonight drinking Abunadh, no less ( but not too much), I do not post too much on the site nowadays;- it has progressed somewhat and probably left the likes of me behind.
However Ed, may God bless you and yours and I still hope for that pint in the Byre.
Greenwells
Corripe Cervisiam
Hits from 10 years ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weRHyjj34ZE&ob=av3e (thumbsup)
“I’ve been here 12 years and they’ve thrown
everything at me,” Lennon said of his
experiences.
God love you NFL
It’s times like these you learn to live again.
It’s times like these you give and give again.
It’s times like these you learn to love again.
It’s times like these,time and time again.
THANK YOU CELTIC
THANK YOU NEIL
THANK YOU EACH AND EVERY CELTIC SUPPORTER WHERE EVER
YOU ARE FOR YOUR FAITH,DEVOTION AND LOVE FOR THE GOD
GIVEN GIFT THAT IS…CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB
BRTH
Drat
I was hoping it was a testament to how efficient and mentally traineI at scrolling past certain posters I am ;-(
HH
Night all …..truly wonderful day …..HAPPY EASTER TO ALL
Sorry to put a wee bit of a dampener on the celebrations but it was really galling to score 6 going on 10 today but couldnt get a solitary one in the final.
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Watching The Masters..
Where is Peter Hanson from..?
Summa