If you are a Celtic fan with a persistent need to worry about something, the sight of so many chances being missed in each of the last two weekends will occupy your mind. The game at Pittodrie was indistinguishable from the game at Inverness (our only domestic game which didn’t end in a win), save from the last minute chance which Inverness equalised with and Aberdeen were unable to convert.
We played five games in October, scoring more than once on only two occasions, when we hit two against Motherwell and caught Ross County with a late onslaught. For a squad with the best two strikers in the country this is a conundrum.
Statistical consistency is not to be expected, of course, teams and players will go through barren and plentiful patches, but since we destroyed Kilmarnock last month, Dundee, Motherwell, Newco, Ross County and Aberdeen have all found ways to defend against Celtic for long periods.
Tomorrow night’s Champions League game stands alone, but we might need to change the pattern of play for the visit of Inverness on Saturday.
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LILY’S GRANDPA
I was born when we lived in Kelso Drive in 1959, and we left for the Highlands in 1967.
Amazing!
I woke up this morning thinking, Amazing!
Incidentally, I have been told that tonight`s games is a Freebie on BT.
JJ
PS If you are looking in , Buenos Dias, Bristol Bhoy 0:-)
Good to meet you and Cameron.
Hot smoked – 35 plus years of going to football and the only violence I have witnessed was from Oldco Rangers fans. I was on the receiving end of it.
That anyone pursued the idea of this act after the first phase of consultations etc is the most incredible thing. Such nonsense is usually buried under a load of files marked ‘we will look at that later’ and dies the death of a thousand cuts.
Anyway, I’ll settle for a draw tonight. Bite your hand off for it right now. But football being what it is i will be thinking we should win five minutes from KO!
Busy day ahead. Have a good one CQN.
Robert,
I know. It is frustrating how so many simply accept that games of football are regularly accompanied by violence. The images from football violence in England in the 70`s remain strong in the minds of people who never go to games.
As regards tonight, 0-0 wouldn`t surprise me.
JJ
Excellent article,the sheer joy of watching a bliddy good game of football.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/oct/31/rolling-stone-quique-setien-shows-theres-glory-in-every-game
There’s an embedded link to another article on the same subject,also worth a read.
Thunderbird,
Definitely a small world! My mum and dad moved to east kilbride, in 55, I was born in 56. Had two brothers, and two sisters, my young brother was born in 59
lilys granpa
Happy birthday to blantyretim have a great day S. Let’s hope the hoops give you a nice birthday gift tonight mate.
HH
KTF
UTLR
Sandman
I’d started, so I finished, but ended up labelling it Sons of Absurdity.
After chopping off some limbs, gouging out some eyes in the morning, it’s off home at night to fret about which would be the best school to send the kids. That scenario requires more subtlety than the writer could manage, I thought.
Some good performances by the likes of Maggie Schiff, Jimmy Tibbs and Ryan Hurst, offset by the overacting of Katy Sagal, and the one-dimensional performances of those who played Bobby Elvis, and the accent-changing Chibbs, who was undoubtedly King of the frequent man-hugs.
As for the main character, Hunnam does do anger well, I’ll give him that.
At times it came across as a glorified soap-opera, and the almost cartoon-like violence just couldn’t hide the weak characterisation across the series, for me.
Glad you enjoyed it though.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-37820819
Good luck to Philip Mulryne
What a change from the usual stuff you hear about footballers
HH
Many happy returns to a right good guy, BT! Have a great day S.
BT on this special feast day of All Saints
A very Hooooopy special day for yourself – enjoy
Hail Hail
Mark Wilson is the new Airdrie United manager with Gordon Dalziel as a “football consultant”.
That will….erm….end well…
Looking forward to Paul67’s match preview.
Will he stich to the ‘ck’, or give the German team their proper name this time?
If ‘Bach’ translated as ‘back’ I could see the reasoning, but it means a stream, as in the wet, not the Net, variety.
What is it with inarticulate Radio Clyde presenters and landing jobs in Scottish football?
We have Barry Ferguson, Alex Rae and, now, Mark Wilson.
Whoever replaces Mark on Radio Clyde will become instant favourite to replace Warburton.
Anyway, a back 4 that has been totally torn up bar Erik the Viking is a dead cert recipe for disaster in Europe.
So my prediction is a 2:2 draw.
Happy Birthday Blantyre Tim!
Have a great day.
Had to give in and get my knee done last week. Still in Ross Hall, needed a few units of blood over the weekend, which held me back. Hoping for a smooth recovery towards the exit door this week.
Tall order tonight but you never know. A draw would be a wonderful result.
beatbhoy
As the American kids might say “Oooooh, burn!”
Hopefully Paul brooks such criticism.
I’m not too bothered about how we spell their name, as long as our defence doesn’t creek under the pressure tonight, I’ll be happy.
Happy birthday BT!
Hope the bhoys give you a nice wee present tonight.
Parents nicht the nicht…..i’ll be racing round the teachers at the speed of Sinky to get back in time for KO.
BT
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!….an’ awe that….
HAPPY HOOOOOOOOPY BIRTHDAY to
BLANTYRETIM!!!!!!
And a GET WELL SOON to
ROBINBHOY!!!!!!!!
Look at the headline- I wonder what age and shape the scientist was?
Blantyre Tim
Hope Celtic provide you with a nice birthday present tonight.
Hail! hail!
WWW(GBWO) on 1st November 2016 8:27 am
Great wee story!
KTF
I was impressed with the Germans at Parkhead but we should keep in mind that their two goals came from poor mistakes by our own hand. Yes, it’ll be very difficult but there is reason to be hopeful.
C’mon Celtic.
Davidopolous
See, you’ve just shown him how easy it is!
To be honest, after my jocular response the first time he did it, I think Paul’s at the wind-up now.
Off to check if the Gladbach Internet bampots are calling us Celtik!
Which in terms of pronunciation would be pretty understandable, actually.
Fifa ban Scotland players from wearing poppies on shirts
FIFA are banning Scotland and England players from wearing poppies on their shirts for the World Cup qualifier next week.
Football’s governing body has ruled that the symbol is a political statement, sparking a major row.
Senior figures at the organisation have not released an official statement about the decision.
Falklands veteran Simon Weston said football associations in Scotland and England should not bow to Fifa’s demands, even if it means having to pay a fine.
He said: “The FAs of both Scotland and England should stand up and be counted.
“Both those countries took part in both World Wars and should take the lead. They should pay any fine Fifa has to give them. This is not a political gesture.”
http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/fifa-ban-scotland-players-from-wearing-poppies-on-shirts-1-4273862
Word of The Day (Inspired by so many ………………..)
incondite /ɪnˈkɒndɪt; -daɪt/
adjective
1. poorly constructed or composed
2. rough or crude
Derived Forms
inconditely, adverb
Word Origin
C17: from Latin inconditus, from in- 1 + conditus, from condere to put together
KTF
Art of War: “Any problems?”
Tim Teacher: “No”.
Art of War: “Cheers. Where’s Maths?”
vfr800a8 on 1st November 2016 9:03 am
Stop slagging my posts.
setting free the bears for Res. 12 & Oscar Knox on 1st November 2016 8:51 am
Look at the headline- I wonder what age and shape the scientist was?
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I reckon a squad of us should head up to the Tunnel or Cathouse on Saturday night to
disprove this theory!KTF
Davidopoulos on 1st November 2016 9:05 am
vfr800a8 on 1st November 2016 9:03 am
Stop slagging my posts.
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the first definition was the posts, the second was you1 :>)
KTF
VFR
Let’s hope injuries and omissions don’t leave the defence incondite tonight.
Borussia Monchengladbach v Celtic will be available for anyone to live stream on BTSport.com and free-to-air on BT Sport Showcase (Freeview channel number 59).
OBF act gettin chatted about on rqdio scptland.
James kelly and james doleman both on
HH
Thanks for the birthday wishes bhoys
Off to Mass at Oban Cathedral then back down the road for the match
Robinbhoy
Get well soon, my next app is 17th
vfr800a8
Rough and crude? I prefer “rustic”…
Happy Birthday Blantyre Tim
Hope your enjoyin your stay in Mull
Get well soon Robinbhoy.sounds a sore yin mate but hopefully time will heal well.
HH
BT- Hoopy Birthday