On its own, winning 0-3 at Livingston would not move the dial, but the manner of Saturday’s win surely did. Joe Hart’s (correctly awarded) red card sent the flare up, Celtic would have to play on plastic for over an hour with 10 men. This followed a tiring game in Rotterdam, where they finished with 9 men. Aspiring challengers knew this was a chance to claw the champions back into the mix.
Livi’ manager, David Martindale’s post-match comments told the story better than anyone, “We have to give credit to Celtic, they are a very good team”. The visitors had better players in every position and were collectively devastating to their hosts.
Early in the season, though it is, Matt O’Riley has shown clear signs he has stepped up a gear from last term. He is so much more composed on the ball, a benefit of confidence. His run into the box just after the break, was timed to perfection. The Livingston keeper could only claw Daizen Maeda’s bum-shot back into play, where Matt lunged to finish. He is a great example of player development. It is never linear and never guaranteed, but with correct support, talent will rise.
After Matt scored, Livingston never threated Celtic. Alistair Johnston and Greg Taylor played a classic full back role, instead of taking up their normal advanced position. Taylor in particular enjoyed his afternoon.
It should surprise no one that Maeda came alive when Celtic went a man down. He is a player who thrives on space to fill. Instead of being hedged in against the wing, he played in a central role for the last hour of the game and gave the Livi defenders a torrid time. A low centre of gravity is his secret weapon. He can thrust his body between opponent and ball, and remain upright, where others would be brushed aside.
Whatever hope our challengers had that Hart’s red card would crack open an opportunity, was long gone before Daizen finished the scoring with a fine shot from outside the box. This Celtic team can go anywhere in Scotland and win, as performances at Piddodrie, Ibrox and Livi atest.
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BOURNESOUPRECIPE
Bobs yer UNCLE, por cierto
The failure to finish the Ajax game, is the wrong decision imo.
There needs to be a deterrent for any fan thinking of such actions mid game.
I can only really think of one fan base in Scotland who would act in a similar way.
This could get messy
Technological..Hierarchy..for the Removal of..Undesirables and the Subjugation of Humanity.
Apparently you can get cream for it.
Por Cierto
Here we see a picture from his role in The Invisible Man.
looks nothing like him…….
Was reflecting this morning on how Ryan Christie’s career at Celtic was going nowhere until Brendan got ahold of him.
We were willing this young energetic guy to do well but it wasn’t happening.
Hearts cup game changed perception – rest is history.
Looking forward to seeing the outcome of Brendan’s work with a much better raw material – Matt O’Riley
BOGNORBHOY – we have been trialling that method with wingers for a few years now ;)
The next article will be up at noon.
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 26TH SEPTEMBER 2023 9:07 AM
Por Cierto
“Here we see a picture from his role in The Invisible Man”
We wi’ll never see his likes again, por cierto
Invisible man AKA James Forrest 🤭
I went to see the` Invisible Man`. What a waste of money that was.
You all seem to like the invisible man, but I can see through him!
I bumped into the invisible man – never saw it coming
Getting back to my point of Scotland not producing great players nowadays. We did produce players who would have got a game with ALL the world great teams. Other countries produce them , why not us. Look at our pals in England, Bellingham, Foden etc. We have nothing like that.
Off oot
KINGLuBO
Kinglubo
They have 10 times our population .
TT
Kinglubo
We are unlikely to produce a Haaland or a VVD.
In general we are too wee.
We could produce a Xavi,Iniesta ,or Messi.
I’ll be dead first ,most likely.
TT
Peak Celtic incoming!!
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TinyT,
Some of the wee dudes are Incredible Celtic players.
I do agree we need mair physicality and that normally means Big dudes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeA_T34Ezk0
BigB
KevJ is a Genius.
KevB.
Avocado
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcAVg47eEHk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT55T5YARiY
Amazing Detroit Mix.
He’s a Londoner tae.
twas a while ago.
I’m gettin’ Old.
.
Losing to Bodo really had Aidan unhappy. That Shouldnae have happened. But you respect them getting the Greatest result in theit History.
I think we are gonnae kick ass next Season.
theit – their.
Sorry.
Petec
It’s about the balance in the side .
Modric excels with the help of teammates who can provide more physical attributes.
TT
Hot Smoked,
You ur a CQN Legend.
I’m going out here.
When I was working Nightshift in Barrow, the NE of England, I was working Nightshift and there was a dude who Religiously…….
Watched Pawn Stars.
I’m now fixated.
I dissed the dude, well not tohis Holy Grace.
You just never know.
Smokie I reckon would Knock me oot.
Petec
We have moved to a new article.
TT –
it is my opinion American Pool is better than the UK version.
Likely cos the pockets are bigger.
It’s advanced.
Pat yer always on my Pea Brain.
Enjoy that Monster Mix frae Dave.
It is Bangin’ for a David Gower.
I’m being idiotic in my Thinking. It’s just to make sure
Glasgow Celtic
Glasgow Celtic.
Incredible