Shortly after Elfsborg cracked one against the crossbar last night I quickly scanned the Celtic team and had a thought. For the second season in a row we are taking on the Swedish champions but we’re missing two of last season’s big performers and none of this season’s new signings were ready for action. In short, this was Celtic 2012 minus Wanyama and Hooper. No wonder we looked unstructured.
Joe Ledley brought some vision to central midfield when he arrived, hopefully banishing the Brown-Kayal partnership to hidden corners of our mind once and for all. Anthony Stokes playing at the front of a wide diamond was equally effective. With the signing of Amido Balde, bids in for Kevin Doyle, and the addition of a wide-delivery-expert Derk Boerrigter, clearly Neil Lennon has a different plan for the months to come….. so there’s no real need for me to state the obvious.
Defensively we looked solid after a shaky opening few minutes. I’m not the only one who was a bit nervous about Efe Ambrose after he was (again) caught underneath a long ball, but he settled quickly. As we know to our cost, being great for 87 minutes is not how Champions League reputations are made, you are judged on your how vulnerable you become in your weak moments.
I said yesterday that Samaras and Commons were the two players who could cope at this level, which became plainly obvious during the game. Georgios was the one player who frightened Elfsborg, they either swamped him with four defenders or fouled him before he got near goal.
Kris is simply the most intelligent footballer we have. He is not the fastest, will never have the best stats, but he understands how games are won and is able to act accordingly. Without these two players Celtic would be distinctly vanilla.
Thanks to those who sent over their 1254125 Great Scottish Run details, I’ll have them on the page later.
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ggh- :-) surprised they didn’t ask for the 10k walk. Would draw a world record breaking crowd.
WEEFRATHETIM
Yer invisibility cloak worked well tonight-I thought you’d been kidnapped.
I was gonna post
FREETHEFRATHETIM
as I would have trouble saying it!
Off to work…..
weeminger
23:49 on 1 August, 2013
Here’s what The Home Office have been up to on Twitter tonight:
The Home Office @ukhomeoffice 2h
A total of 139 suspected #immigrationoffenders have been arrested in raids across the UK today
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Good Ol’ ‘Weeminger’….
With Your “I’m Alright…Jack !” Attitude..
Did You See That Programme On Channel 4 Tonight…?
“How To Get A Council House..”
Heart-Breaking Stuff…..!
Recall That Even Back In 1958…..
“80% Of The Scottish Population Was Living In Accommodation Comprising Two Rooms….
And A Shared Outside Toilet…”
(Professor T.E. Smout “History Of The Scottish People In The Twentieth Century” )
We Bled Ourselves Dry In WWII…
To Save The World From Nazi Genocide..
For This..?
http://www.express.co.uk/comment/columnists/leo-mckinstry/418203/Mass-immigration-is-plunging-our-nation-into-crisis
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1361068/Half-Britain-vote-far-Right-parties-gave-violence.html
Awa’ Aff An’ Live Under Yer Oirish Raj..
Why Dontcha..!
Morrissey the 23rd, the delights of cowiebhoy’s bar will never be known to you after that gaff.
Good luck jumpin oota ra plane, mind and pul thi rip chord before the big roon thing hits yer noggin:-)
Gutsy thing to do bruv, I’ll get on your sponsor page and make a wee donation tomorrow.
HH
Art of war
nice one.
Although they would be rioting because it can’t go down garvaghy road.
Jjjbt
What is his motive?
TT
BobM, I like your idea of taking over one of the louden hovels for your next hootenanny, which one do you have in mind?
My preference is the one at the end of Duke street. When we’re finished we can burn the place to the ground and I’ll not need to look at it’s grisly façade each time I visit paradise.
As long as we have the three giants from the vogue with us we should be onto a winner.
thebestpubinthewold.com
Macjay
Every Time Ah hear the Name .. BOB Crampsey..
Ah.. GROOOOOOOOOOO…
His Name wiz alwiz..
Bertie.. Mebbe,an Occasional.. Bert.. but he wull always..
be
Bertie, tae Me!
He his.. or Hid..
When Ah knew him..
Two Brothers.. Frank and Phil. and Two Sisters.. Kathleen and Julie..
Phil, wiz no a bad Fitba’ Player..and Frank.. Ah believe he eventually Played fur
TheJollyoldQueens..and Ah Believe. but, Ah am no to sure..that Frank ,also, Played fur..G.B Amateur Team… in one of the Olympic Games.
Frank wus a Goalie..as Wiz… Bertie.. in fact, mebbe Bertie ,also Played fur the JollyoldQueeens..
Ah Loast Contact when Ah went tae Canda, wi them.. so a loata water wiz loast under the Bridge.. in Ma Absence fae Scotland… pitting me oota the Loop.
Ah hiv a feeling that The family went doon tae Liverpool, from Glasgow..
Mr. Crampsey,when Ah knew them..
Hid a Boozers in Scotland Road.
He supported the Hibs..as Bertie Did…
Ah remember going wi the Crampsey Brothers tae Edinburgh tae Watch Hibs and Celtic..
Celtic Loast..In Those Days Hib wur a Terrific team..
Ah remember that outing we hid at Easter Road, too well..
Fur. Ah goat Ma Pocket Picked!
Yes,, Pick Pockets dae Exist, and Unlike in Charles Dickens Novels. They ur No Fun At Awe..
Ah lost Ma wallet, which wiznae a Big deal.. as it wis Pretty Raggedy wan. but,
Ah sure Missed the GIGANTIC WHITE PIECE OF PAPER, that wiz worth Five Pounds Sterling, Pay tae the Bearer.
None of the Crampseys supported the Celtic. Frank and Phil Supported the JollyoldQueens.. They wur Born In Mount Florida. so a Suppose that wiz the reason.
But Ah never believed that that wiz sufficient reason tae Support the JollyoldQueens..
Fur Ah wiz Born in… And Ah Supported the Celtic.
Anyway. Ah am through reminiscing fur the Night..
So..
Gotta Go.. Kiddo..
Nice Chatting.
Seeya..
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
The story so far:
A Rangers supporter,who is not a public figure, is releasing damaging information about Rangers.Motivation unclear.
Assange?Nope.Definitely a publicity –ore.
Bradley Manning?
Wikiroofleaks?
Last season I saw something that I wasn’t sure I’d see for many years (if at all) in the current football climate of all the money being funnelled into the ‘Big 4’. We competed with, and defeated with what many believe to be among the finest club teams ever assembled (if not the best).
The people that built that team and performance are still in place. I think they’ve earned our trust to do continue building the team in the way they feel is best.
Doc is Neil Lennon @ 00:07
I refuse to comment further in case I might incriminate myself…further.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust @ 00:17
Barred before I even get to the bar.
Not so much gutsy as daft. I’ve been looking at videos of the jump on YouTube (after I agreed to do it). There is one where a girl clings on to the sides and tries to push herself into the plane but after a struggle, she is thrown out. I think I’ll have to instruct them to do that to me. Even the plane that takes us up sounds like an old tractor.
Thank you very much!
joe_joe_john_bobby_teddy 00:13 on 2 August, 2013
That’s harsh ceilor
………………………….
No its not. This is Celtic “Quick” News and you’re milking this for those interested in the CF story. Spill the beans but a bit quicker.
P.S. I stopped reading all the cf crap when it was evident it was making zero impact to the hun so his / her / their identity is only of mild interest.
I Just saw a wee chance for a laugh, don’t take it badly, you can buy me a beer and I’ll buy you a dram.
Cool bananas
Scotland Street..Kinning Park.
NO Scotland Road.
Kojo
Gone fur the Night…
Still,Laughin’
Morrissey the 23rd, does the word……………………………….SPLAT hold any meaning with you?
It’s usually preceded by the words “awe fuck where’s ma rip chord”…….as a sneaky faced Cowiebhoy looks down from the exit door of the plane……….:-(
When are you jumping?
Kojo
One of the sisters taught in the primary of St. Als in Langside.
Four sons from Hyndland.All high achievers.John,James,Phil and Gerry.
Phil taught in St.Als,Garnethill.
Roll On The Commonwealth Games…
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2372931/REVEALED-How-70-Olympic-athletes-coaches-Britain-claiming-asylum-year.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
Still….Laughin’
Tiny tim– money off course
Ceilor…. Take it or leave it precious
A Ceiler Gonof Rust @ 00:37
The 25th of this month. It is a tandem jump. I am relying on someone else pulling the cord.
JJJBT, I’ll leave it until you post something of substance e.g. what motivation does a hun have to post all that information?
Once again, spill the beans.
weeminger
00:27 on 2 August, 2013
Last season I saw something that I wasn’t sure I’d see for many years (if at all) in the current football climate of all the money being funnelled into the ‘Big 4′. We competed with, and defeated with what many believe to be among the finest club teams ever assembled (if not the best).
The people that built that team and performance are still in place. I think they’ve earned our trust to do continue building the team in the way they feel is best.
Well said.
Morrissey the 23rd, I hope your not jumping with Cowiebhoy?
I know the name, but can’t reveal till I get the nod( it’s not exciting)
JJJBT, if you have inside info that informs us when the hovel in govan will be bulldozed into the Clyde, I’ll happily make it a double and you can choose the fattest finest cigars money can buy.
Hail Hail
Good you’ve climbed down from your attack on me. Fact 1 rangers do not have a safety licence ( why is there workies there RIGHT NOW)
2. CF wants cash
Can anyone explain what this is all about!
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/footballing_money#incoming-372634
Zbyszek
From what I remember last time you really recommended a player it was a certain Robert Lewandowski. Hopefully someone might take notice this time.
Also I asked earlier if anyone was going to the away leg next week but got no response as far as I saw. So does anyone know of a CSC in Copenhagen? There is one on Facebook but its not been updated for almost 2 years so I’m not holding my breath for a reply.
HH
Is it any wonder Scottish football is going down the toilet with managers like Stuart McCall and the savoury pastry addict leading some of our biggest clubs?
Well done to St J for providing something of a boost to our european efforts. I really hope they make the group stage but if I’m being honest I’m glad McCall will be humiliated again. Wee roll over fud that he is.
He’ll still win manager of the year though.
JJJBT, awe FFS I wasn’t attacking you I was having a laugh.
Geeza cuddle and tell me the Victorian cludgie will be closed, flattened and turned over to UN inspectors and I’ll be your buddy for life.
There, are ye ok now?
ACGR
How are you getting on? I’ve still got about half a bottle of your dram left, sadly its back home and I’m in Copenhagen
Ok cupcake…. Ur a real hero (10 games)….. I’m going to release name on wed morning…..that ok with you Clarke?
Night night……
JJJBT
Why wednesday morning?
Legal
as_i_thought, sorry I cant answer any of your questions but never mind that. How are you doing and how did you get on with that dram?
Good to see you posting.
P.S. my wee girl graduated in law last month but she’s still a bit coy with the Celtic passwords we used that day. That was the funniest exchange of a bottle of whisky I’ve had yet, and I’ve had a few:-)
I still owe you beers.
A CEILER GONOF RUST 0058
It will need to be the fattest finest cigar.
Cos 16 ROADS has been promised the fattest finest burd.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust @ 00:53
My lawyer has advised me not to comment any further. ;)
I suspect it going to feel like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHtvDA0W34I
as_i_thought , we’re at crossed posts here. I’m going great. Sound like you are too.
Copenhagen? I worked there in the late 90’s for about six months, a great wee city. If you visit the spunk bar don’t drink anything they have in those tall thin glasses. You and I would call them test tubes!!!
Are you based there permanently or do you still get over for the home games?
Morrissey the 23rd 01:24.
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Yer aff yer heid. More power to you, and you have my utmost respect.
Do it safely.
Hail Hail bruv
JJJBT
Cheers for the reply. So i guess something rather big must be happening between now and next week?
ACGR
That day was difficult for me too, I was rather hungover funny none the less. Congratulations on her graduation. If you’re in Copenhagen anytime soon let me know or Boras or Gothenburg next week. I hope to make it up.