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Since Martin O’Neill arrived 15 years ago, the number of games Celtic have played with truly no pressure on is less than 30 (or about the same number we played the season before he arrived).  There’s almost always an angle when Celtic take the field, even after the league is won, whether there’s a cup final to prepare for, or a close rival to take on (as last week), or a trophy to collect (as next week).

But not tonight.  Tonight Celtic can take the field with a broader agenda than simply winning the game, we can experiment.  Hopefully we’ll not see players the manager doesn’t want, and there’s little point filling the team full of mainstays of the side.  Tonight is a chance of Darnell to continue his rehab, for Lukasz to give Gordon the night off, for (deep breath) Stefan Scepovic to lead the line!

Big Jason has had a fantastic season, but unless there’s enormous changes in Manchester, he’ll wave goodbye next week, so give Eoghan O’Connell a start.  It’s also an occasion when Ronny might want a look at Tom Rogic.  In fact, I want a look at Tom Rogic.

A change at goalkeeper, right back, central defence, centre mid and striker would give all areas of the team a fresh feel.  Let’s have it.

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  1. excathedra44 on

    Catching up prior to leaving for Perth.

     

     

    I understand Paul’s suggestion we play second stringers, but to be honest I’m not in the business of giving St Johnstone or anyone else a leg up in the morale stakes.

     

     

    We should go out to win, as I for one will not enjoy the incessant reporting should we lose,whether there is anything at stake or not.

     

     

    Regarding Rogic and Scepovic,if they were invisible at Cappielow in a Development game

     

    and have never impressed in any proper game I have seen,my opinion of them is that they are a resource we can do without and sooner the better.

  2. South Of Tunis on

    Nice tribute to BB King on Italian radio – Dj played his favourite BB King 45 – Mean Ole Frisco .That done – ” BB King’s mother was a first cousin of the great Bukka White – this is his Parchman Farm Blues..”

     

     

    Real good – way down south..

  4. timaloy29 on

    Remember all the people saying it was nailed on that Newco would be voted into the SPL?

     

     

    I think some folk just like to complain.

  5. sipsini on

    Tom…

     

     

    Don’t spit the dummy out, stand your ground and say your piece.

     

     

    I was hoping to share a beer with you today, I’ve been in here since twelve, reckon I’ll be watching the game with a hand over one eye to focus:)

  7. corkcelt on

    There is zero chance of League reconstruction in time for next season. Anyone suggesting it, is mischief making. If the Huns don’t come through the qualifiers they stay where they are.

  8. Geordie Munro on

    Timaloy29,

     

     

    And huns were nailed on to win league.

     

     

    And nailed on to finish second….

     

     

    Some just love a bogeyman

     

     

    HH

  9. Davidopoulos on

    jamesgang

     

     

     

     

    15:34 on

     

     

    15 May, 2015

     

     

     

     

    Spare adult ticket for tonight

     

     

    Free to a good home – unless you’re called davidopoulos or Geordie Munro!!!

     

     

    Will be in BV 4-5.15.

     

    Can leave it there or meet outside the ground if you prefer?

     

     

    HH jamesgang

     

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    Dang. I’d love to be in Perth instead of a rooftop bar overlooking St Pauls sipping on cocktails.

     

     

    Seriously…I really would!!

  11. An Tearmann on

    Bobby Murdoch

     

    Tommy Burns

     

     

    Thank God you both played for the team you supported as bhoys

     

    my team too,

     

     

    Celtic

     

     

    You were us on the park.

     

    You carried our dreams.

     

     

    God bless you both and may you rest in peace

     

    memories only make me smile :-)

     

     

    HH

  12. bournesouprecipe on

    excath

     

     

    Agree, don’t think its fair on the away support to play a much weakened side, and don’t think RD will make wholesale changes. It’s difficult enough fixture on a poor surface.

  15. embramike says "the Huns are Deid" on

    Superscoreboard ‏@ClydeSSB 10m10 minutes ago

     

     

    BREAKING:

     

     

    Celtic close to deal with ManchesterCity defender Dedryck Boyata. Ronny Deila, Peter Lawwell & John Collins met him yesterday.

  16. An Tearmann on

    Winning Captains

     

     

    May i ask if something is getting done about the gambling adverts?

     

    please dont suggest this block or that block as most time i am on i am using a diff method to get onto CQN.They all get spammed with gamblin advert kack.

     

    yours

     

    wi nae patience left :-)

     

    HH

  18. ughAye on

    I used to love it when the Celtic big team played the Celtic wee team at Celtic Park in a pre season friendly.Great memories

  19. Davidopoulos on

    Big Nan

     

     

     

     

    16:22 on

     

     

    15 May, 2015

     

     

     

     

    The Green Man at 13.03

     

     

    Here are my musings on the Speculative Society:

     

     

    http://www.tomminogue.com/the-speculative-society-of-edinburgh/the-speculative-society-of-edinburgh/

     

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    The first time I had heard of the “Spec” was a couple of weeks ago but didn’t follow it up with any learning about who/what they are. Very interesting reading!

     

     

    However, now I’m starving think about speck…

  21. Joe Filippis Haircut on

    embramike. Have you seen the player I take it he is a Centre Back ? H.H.

  24. quonno on

    An Tearmann

     

    15:53 on

     

    15 May, 2015

     

    Re league reconstrution if the new klub Cheats do not get promoted,

     

     

    was this not ruled out at our agm?i am sure a reporter posed the question and any talk of league reconstruction was quickly shot down.I may be wrong.

     

     

    apologies for Daily Rekkkkord link

     

    http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/peter-lawwell-warns-rangers-2014-4669488

     

     

    ‘nae free ride,sportin integrity is paramount’

     

     

    HH

     

     

     

     

    In my youth, many, many years ago, we had a Union Convenor who when faced with a tricky one, would, head down, feet shuffling, pronounce Ah. Well. But You See.

     

    Not too difficult to visualise PL doing something similar should THEY fail to make it through play offs.

  25. mike in toronto on

    with all due respects to those who have purchased tickets for tonight (and I know tickets are not cheap and money is tight for most of us, so I dont take this position lightly), but ….

     

     

    the season is over …. time to blood the youngsters… plus, with the qualifiers not far away, so our top players will need a break …. and then there is the issue of what happens if CG or NB or such gets injured playing in a meaningless game tonight ….

     

     

    time to free the scepcovic 1 …. the Fasan 1 …or …

  26. skyisalandfill on

    Any word if Bhoyata (see what I did there) is coming on loan or as a purchase?

     

     

    HH

  29. mike in toronto on

    have to run to court … will check back in in a little while.

     

     

    cheers,

  30. quonno on

    ughAye

     

    16:29 on

     

    15 May, 2015

     

    I used to love it when the Celtic big team played the Celtic wee team at Celtic Park in a pre season friendly.Great memories

     

     

    Yup. And we got in for nothing.

     

     

    Those were the days when the SV de P boxes would be passed round the main stand.

  34. Parkheadcumsalford on

    quonno,

     

     

    Was only in the old stand once or twice.Never knew they passed around SVdP boxes,even when we were being treated to the wee team playing the big team.

  36. Joe Filippis Haircut on

    I would imagine if we get Dedryck Boyata we will get him on loan and that would make getting another seasons loan of Denyair would be very unlikely would you Bhoys agree ? H.H.

  37. South Of Tunis on

    Pit stop for a caffe freddo on the outskirts of Sciacca.

     

     

    2 guys at the bar – CL final on their minds.

     

     

    ” Hope Barca humiliate those ********”

     

     

    ” Agreed- but those ******** are the spawn of the Devil and might just sneak it “

  38. embramike says "the Huns are Deid" on

    On the subject of league reconstruction … from yesterday …

     

     

    Doncaster, though, denied that a new 16 team top flight could be rushed through in time for next season as a safety net should Rangers fail to win promotion to the Premiership through the play-offs.

     

     

    He said: “You would need unanimity from all 42 clubs if you were looking for change in time for next season. Realistically I don’t see that unanimity happening in time for next season. After next season we go back to the old voting rules and you might see more of a debate and more meaningful change.”

  42. johann murdoch on

    Bsr

     

    Derek Bhoyota is 6ft 2 and 1/64 inches tall !

     

     

    Std door is 6ft 6ins :)..big Fraser had to duck to get into a room! HH

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