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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UC – You mentioned Darby O’Gill earlier mate – I heard that the fella that played Darby in the film,is the father of the lead singer from this band.Not certain if this is an urban myth,or not.But sure…an old West Belfast band…reminds me of both strife and victory for some reason:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdyG0NQUadk
not posted for a while but today all I can say is zoooooooooooom just one look I was on the mooooooooooooon flying high toa neooooooooooon skyyyyyyyyyyyy
cant remember the rest to much malt
hail hail
francis so proud to have that name now
Smiddy today at 2.00pm
http://i42.tinypic.com/111qrk7.jpg
I’m the dafty in the hat!
HH
Doc is Neil Lennon,
Fletcher is to me a target man, 6’2, thin and wiry but stong as an ox in the mould of Chris Sutton. Also very good in the air, I think he would be excellent for Celtic.
Hail Hail mate
TJ
Edward Ursus, respect for coming on. If only some on here could be more like you.
I like the way Mr Lennon has referred to Mr Stein as eh, Mr Stein – it used to be a way of speaking to your elders, or to people you respected, or to very important people. I like it. None of this “Lennon” and “Alistair” pish in the tabloids…it should be “Mr Lennon” and eh “Fat useless Paul Le Guen Bigot Imposter”. Or something like that.
Sixteen roads to Golgotha
Never hard that rumour. SOAL was a big fan of that band!!!
UC
teabhoy – That is a great song. My wife is a few years younger than me, and makes me play that song regularly on “Rock Band”.
Me, I’m more Walkman Hero:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T6e3GJCjow (thumbsup)
Have you ever had one of those days bhoys?
Ever had one of those daaaaaaaaays?
Oh………n one other thing………to all you lurking Huns………as smashingmilkbottles would say………EMPTY the TEDDY…….
31003
See my post at 22.46
UC
Haven’t posted in months, but now’s as good a time as any! Fantastic performance today – what a way to win it! No-one deserves this more than Oor Lenny. Hail! Hail!
Mr Ursus – you’ve been absent on here for far too long. Hope you’re keeping well my friend.
Do you and WG still have the reciprocal agreement?!
What a day I had down at Kilmarnock with the fellow members of the Gloryhunter CSC! The atmosphere was brilliant and the humour incredible in the 2nd half…..”Craigy Whyte’s Fenian Army”!
After the game, I had the pleasure of the company of CRC and pals, ht, Bundoranbhoy, CT, Sannabhoy and also Che and his good lady.
Not forgetting a couple of lurkers who need to get posting real soon!
Justice for the 96.
TTTT
teabhoy – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D9qc_kL3AY&feature=related (thumbsup)
31003 and Gordon64
Takes a big man to offer congratulations to their biggest rivals.
IMO a very gracious gesture. Do you not think so?
Tommy Joad on 7 April, 2012 at 23:20 said:
True enough, he is more than holding his own in the EPL.
He would cost tho’ as The Singing Detective says.
The wine is kicking in now.
Coldplay going though my head…para…para…paradise
Why don’t we play that at CP?
Sorry if I’ve missed something but can someone post EU’ s apology for years of cheating and “we don’t do paying our way”?
Or just welcome him like a lon,g lost son.FFS!
eddie u thanks for your kind comments but what i would like top ask you is what do you think of craig whyte duff and phelps david murray your
non payment of tax and paye you non payment of dosh to the the creditors you owe dosh to and last but not least your opinion on Neil Francis Lennon many thanks in anticipation of your views.
31003
Yep – fair play to the guy… But can you imagine if one of us posted that on FF or rangers media… We all know the bile that would be directed our way. They’re just a different breed.
Hail Hail the championees!!
Firstly. Proud day to be able to stand with my son and watch Neil Francis Lennon become a champion manager leading Celtic to glorious victory.
Thank you Neil and the Bhoys.
Thank you also to each and every supporter who attended today. Another outstanding performance from first to last minute.
31003
I have personally seen Ed Ursus post his condemnation of Rangers and their bigoted songs and tunes.
I have also noted him posting informing us that that alone is the very reason he does not attend iBrokes and now attends junior football.
MWD
Philvis..
Sorry to hear that you didn’t get a shot on Ravishing Rebekkah’s police cuddy,before it sloughed off….
I reckon you could be the victim of the-only-ginger-the-Village phenomenom..
Jelly and Ice-cream with SamN’Dave this evening…?
(Double Thumbsup)
I can actually understand why the Police won’t allow us to be presented with the trophy when we play that mob …… It’s bad enough when we play them under normal conditions …… Under their current self-inflicted situation, they would be A LOT worse, in our stadium, as well as outside ….. They really are an evil lot….. Just wish the LL would recognise that they contribute to ‘the bhun problem’ ……. The good news is that the problem will be removed soon.
Smiddy 2 – http://i41.tinypic.com/34rar61.jpg
HH
My dear,dear,dear,friend..The Singing Detective
Hiya..Palomine?
How aboot oor Guys, then?
Wurnae , They jist the Cat’s Night Wear… or should that No be.. The Cat’s Day Wear?
O,K.. Day wear..it is.
Celtic, Today.. finally , realized thur Potential.. and
Ah and Ma Legion o’ Whimsical Companions.. Hiv Bin Impatiently waiting fur that tae Come aboot..
And it Utimately, did, dae that..
well.
In the First Half.. anyway..!!!!
Oor Hopes finally Materialized.. and This Celtic Team
Played like they Could and Should.. but.. somehow..
Never Did!
Aha… But, Today???
Celtic Did.. and did They Evah!
Like Ah said, Somewhere, oan Here, afore.. or.. should that no be…”Oan Here, Somewhere”????
Neverthemind..
Celtic Finally, Adopted a CONFIDENT ATTITUDE.
Yep..it is awe in the Walk .. ye know..
The Walk..
Ye must Walk.. Purposefully.. never.. Tentatively..
and up ,until, Today.
Tentative Celtic…. wuz a fair Description of oor Walk.
No quite a “Walking oan Egg Shells ” Kinda walk.. but..
No exactly.. a “John Wayne” Kinda Walk.. eethur..
Mair like a .. “Jack Benny” Kinda Walk.. Celtic hid..
up ,until.. Today…
Anyway. let’s hope that this Celtic Team wull be bolstered by
their Outstanding Efforts which Each and Every Player Showed the Day..
and
Finally, Come of Age!
Kojo
yer pal.. who thinks ye are a Brammer.
Still, Laughin’
And then you look at the sky and remember someone
I hope he’s watchin
http://enematic.wordpress.com/2011/09/26/for-tam/
Hail Hail
Estadio
Goodnite all
I’ve had my fill of jelly & ice cream & tea.
Awaytaepishthebed CSC
Hail hail
T-C R
Cherry on the cake, my friend in Celtic.
Other Highlights for me today were those pictures of Lenny striding to the joyous travelling support. The camera panning around Neil – arm aloft, the love in his heart bursting out of his chest – reminiscent of Hollywood movie.
The Singing Detective – My friend in Celtic, you know that it’s not easy being ginger:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cw1ng75KP0&ob=av2e (thumbsup)
Nice position to be in for us.
Need to strengthen in a couple of areas only, not a rebuild.
A few players already secured we haven’t seen yet.
Ibrahim is a player I’m looking forward to seeing.
Kayal coming back, Izzaguire, Commons coming in fresh.
Hopefully we will get into the Champions League groups and have an impact.
…
Another being the footage of The Thai Tims…the works of the best of Celtic fans in a microcosm. These kids are part of our rich history now…the NeverEnding Celtic Story.
The huns don’t do honest–to–goodness title wins.
And that’s why they will never know the joy of being part of The Celtic Family
Weegreenman
31003 and Gordon64
Takes a big man to offer congratulations to their biggest rivals.
IMO a very gracious gesture. Do you not think so?
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31003 on 7 April, 2012 at 23:31 said:
Weegreenman
31003 and Gordon64
Takes a big man to offer congratulations to their biggest rivals.
IMO a very gracious gesture. Do you not think so?
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Naw!
we cannot waste our time looking to sign EPL players because they tend to be over-priced and over-paid. there are many good players who play in other leagues who will cost less and will want less wages.
i think we need a quality forward with power and pace to link with either/or hooper/ stokes, a creative midfielder, foster (or other GK) and aggressive centre back (fagul already signed)
ULSTER-CELT on 7 April, 2012 at 23:20 said:
Didn’t mean that he was Darby’s long lost love child mate.No scandal atall,Darby is said to be yer man’s real da.
Probably tripe anyway knowing this place fs.
Singin detective, doc,
If that valuation of Fletcher is the case then Neil, scouts, board should continue with the policy that has seen:
Charlie free – 6m
Izzy – 600K- 5/6m
Forrest – youth team – 7m
Ki – 2m – 6/7m
Hooper – 2m – 6m
Kayal – 2m – 8m
Ledley – free – 5m
Vic -1m – 5/6m
Matthews – free – 4m min.
Even if he had not won the title while his very existence was under threat, Neil Lennon’s transfer policy has secured the long term future of the club. Of course, I hope we keep them all.
TJ
MWD
With all due respect……..I know too many “Good Rangers Men” who still decry me and my kind BEHIND my back……..it’s years of crap from many of their kind (not particularly Ed U) that make me feel that way…….sorry….but that’s the way it is
.
Ralph..
Thank you Sir..Swedish..He sounds like he is From the deep South..
No bad Player tho..
Summa
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HH