Celtic always had the look of winners last night, but until Odsonne Edouard pounced on the rebound from Ryan Christie’s shot, the outcome was in the balance. We are going to face a lot of packed defences like that this season, though fortunately or not, that could be the last we see of them in the Europa League.
Christie was back to his best. I know his stats are far from impressive and he is criticised (by others) for his decision making, but I spent almost three years during Brendan Rodgers time wanting someone to mix it up. Take shots that would force the keeper to work or a defender to block, or play the low percentage pass that we all know is going to miss most of the time, but will result in loose balls in dangerous areas.
Those poor stats are a consequence of randomness, which is something we loved in Frank McGarvey, but that was before the stats came along to both inform and confuse. Stats are all about interpretation, which is the real lesson of Michael Lewis’ Moneyball for those who never read the book, or those who did, but didn’t understand it.
I tried most of the second half to figure out what changes Neil Lennon made at halftime that freed up Jeremie Frimpong. During the first half, he was so well shackled, I considered the Sarajevo left back as a possible recruit. At the break, the suggestion was made to me, maybe he is better as an impact player?
Sarajevo certainly opened up at the break, which may have helped, but Jeremie was back at his impactful self during the second period. Credit also to Greg Taylor, who had his best game in a Celtic shirt.
I’m still pretty gutted about not being in the Champions League and at the manner of our exit, but Pot 1 seed in the Europa is an important place to land. Last week we spoke about how it was to our advantage that all domestic rivals also reach the group stage. We didn’t want them having a week to plan games against St Mirren etc., while we traverse the Continent. Not this season.
That kind of left hemisphere thinking was nowhere to be found once kick offs were underway last night. You can’t fake this stuff, it is just not possible to subvert the tribal instinct (which is why nationalism is so potent, and why Celtic is my only identity). But, in a crisp and sunny autumnal morning, logic is back on top. No one will get an easy pass to the title this season, including Celtic.
Uefa’s methods of seeding have never been perfect, this is not tennis, but those pots are full of variance. I’m hoping to avoid sides from the big nations. Farewell, Copenhagen, Basel, Sporting, Rosenborg, Legia (sorry, Zbyszek) and yes, even Galatasaray. Strong sides are out of Europe, the potential to join them was real.
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It is what it is….mother hubbatd
Der Hun getting a bit too uppity these days for my liking. Time to look out those 2012 spikey shoes. Administer to der hun throat that has no right looking up from lower than a snakes belly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=MC-wB2gLpzM&ab_channel=VaticanNews-English
Ave Ave
Post Scriptum,
Love the songs THELURKINTIM, thanks,
HH
Big Jimmy
BIG JIMMY on 3RD OCTOBER 2020 4:56 PM
5 Way Agreement…
One question ( of many ) to any Sevco fan who claim that they are the same club blah blah…
If the 5 way Agreement was indeed signed by reps from BOTH Rangers and Sevco…why wasnt ONE reps signature ONLY required…IF they were still the same club etc ?
HH
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The last page of the draft 5 Way Agreement to back up your point.
Subscribed for an on behalf of
THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
at on the day of 2012 by
………………………………………… DIRECTOR
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Before this witness
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Subscribed for an on behalf of
THE SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE LIMITED
at on the day of 2012 by
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Subscribed for an on behalf of
THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
at on the day of 2012 by
………………………………………… DIRECTOR
………………………………………… FULL NAME
Before this witness
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Subscribed for an on behalf of
THE RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB PLC (IN ADMINISTRATION)
at on the day of 2012 by
………………………………………… JOINT ADMINISTRATOR
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Before this witness
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………………………………………… Address
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Subscribed for an on behalf of
SEVCO SCOTLAND LIMITED
at on the day of 2012 by
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Before this witness
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AULDHEID on 4TH OCTOBER 2020 3:54 AM
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You’ve survived a thousand cuts.
Adelante Res 12, No Pasaran.
Ave Ave
Auldhead has had enuff…why am I not surprised :-))
Vol. Kevin Barry, Óglaigh na hÉireann.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbBK515MH0o&ab_channel=TheRebelCollective
Fratelli Tutti.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a_7S18Ga88A
H.H.
Vol. Joe McDonnell, Óglaigh na hÉireann..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_7S18Ga88A&ab_channel=WolfeTonesTV
Fratelli Tutti.
Stop reading ma mind lol
Gary Og, Homes of Donegal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hef_h5vJPdc&ab_channel=TheRebelCollective
Fratelli Tutti.
THELURKINTIM on 4TH OCTOBER 2020 4:37 AM
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Been waiting all my life to connect like that. Just my luck you’re not a burd.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mgwJURA25GE
H.H.
Henry Joy…..both our luck ;-)) lol
H.H.
Signing off with this ditty. Nite a la mornin all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MajmI5j7Bs&ab_channel=Mute
Ave Ave
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EHrHTuWm7WA….pretty sure we give Delaney a run for his money ;-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rmHDhAohJlQ this is for Petec
H.H.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OswFpx5SDqA for me….who I used to be lol
Woohoo. Looking forward to watching the game on ” real” TV.
No mad streams and dodgy WiFi to navigate.
COYBIG.
Good morning all from Govanhill. Gerrintaethum Celtic!!
morning Celts
a professional job today Celtic.
go to it Celtic.go to work.
enjoy your day Celts.
hh
Embdy use Kodi on a smart tv??
Fourstonecoppi….nope….but I have a firestick that does that for me ;-))
ye me too……….but sick of using 3 remotes
Gooooooooooooood morning cqn from a wet, overcast Garngad but inside the heart its sunny as we get to see the Famous today.
Talk of Rogic, Griff and Turnbull getting game time today I hope so, wouldn’t it be great to see Griff up top with Eddie and big Tam sitting behind.
I dont envy Neil his job with all these players and trying to pick a starting 11 and bench.
When is it the transfer window closes?
We need a LB and winger or we risk a couple of injuries and we could be decked. We have plenty of options for all positions bar these 2.
Mr T 🍺 is chilling in the fridge ready for 11.30am 😁
HH
D :)
Forestone…use Kodi Aptoide n get Mobdro or Redboxtv…how u think I got ArenaSports5 ;-))
Decked = Fecked
Think I’m pashed already
D :)
D66…I’d love to see the Griffolo n Eddie up top…but am no sure Lenny is that adventurous ;-((
My sis has been trying to edumacate me about wine….am still only on Red…but Malbec is my close 2nd to Rijoha…so far ;-))
Celtic Quick News……………..
The Dear Green Place.
HH.
The Win, away from home, against Sarajevo was boringly professional….I had zero doubts we would win before hand….2day is a different kettle of fish…0-4 is my prediction ;-))
H.H.K
TLT – Try Eldorado, Old England or Buckfast, I dont like them myself but they are all very popular in the west of Scotland so they must be no bad.😁😁😁
COYBIG
D :)
A delicious 3 points please…………
A nice appearance from Sparky would be good too.
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TLT – Seriously I am not a wine drinker, I prefer a chemical infusion called Lager or the odd Beer or Guinness, my preferred tipple for the last 10 years has been T Lager, I was never a great drinker in my youth as I thought I was going to be the next Maradona. I do enjoy my occasional swally now though, nothing better after a stressful day/week to have a nice cold tinny or 10.
D :)
Fourstonecoppi
Pfft, 3 remotes, get with the programme, I’ve got 5 including anHDMI switcher…😉😉🤣🤣
It can be a pain, though, I’ll grant you….!!
COYBIG HH
D66…never tried Old England or Buckfast…and never will…it must b an age thing..lager is/was my go to…but my belly is telling me otherwise…hence the wine trials lol.
H.H.
TLT – quite right sir.
My grandson just predicted 7-0 so off to the bookies after shopping.
Laters ghuys
D :)
TLT
Stay away fae that stuff mentioned by
David 66, just fries yer brains oot, if ye ken wit a mean!! 😉😉🤣🤣