It was Roy of the Rovers stuff at Fir Park today at 18-year-old Tony Watt made his Celtic debut and scored the first two goals of the game within five minutes of getting onto the field.
Celtic have been notoriously slow to start games this season but were on the front foot from the off today as Pawel Brozek looked lively on his first start for the club. They should have earned a penalty kick on 4 minutes when Victor Wanyama was dragged to the ground as he latched onto the end of a Ki free kick.
Thereafter Celtic’s experimental line-up laboured for much of the game. Passing from midfield was profligate and the front pairing of Gary Hooper and Brozek was never a partnership.
After Wanyama’s penalty claim Motherwell enjoyed the bulk of the first half chances. Craig Highton headed on for Chris Humphrey who had an excellent volley saved by an equally spectacular save from Lukas Zaluska to keep the scores level. Humphrey then had a shot blocked by Thomas Rogne before the rebound was fired goal-ward by Steve Jennings to bring another fine save from Zaluska.
Wanyama started the game in an unaccustomed right back role but got forward on 34 minutes as he carried the ball 30 yards before threading a pass through to Brozek. The Polish striker spun inside the box and prodded a shot but he missed the target.
The final minute of the first half brought two chances for Celtic. Charlie Mulgrew did well to rescue a ball on the by-line before flighting a cross in which was knocked out to Kris Commons. Commons shot from 18 yards went narrowly wide. Seconds later Commons and Brozek combined before the Pole’s shot clipped Randolph on the ankle and trickled behind.
Motherwell were first to show in the second half when Nicky Law’s shot from the edge of the area was saved by Zaluska, who had a good afternoon. Joe Ledley then pinched the ball from the toe of Humphrey after the Motherwell winger cut inside Izaguirre on the wing and set himself up for a shot inside the box.
Paddy McCourt, who replaced injured Ki, split the Motherwell defence open with a fabulous pass for Cha but the right wing-back’s cross went straight to Randolph.
Celtic then brought on Tony Watt for the ineffective Brozek and the teenager made an immediate impact. Cha knocked-on a long ball for Victor Wanyama to run onto before crossing deep beyond the far post. Watt had an incredibly tight angle but somehow managed to steer his touch between the posts, leaving Randolph helpless.
Two minutes later Joe Ledley exploited space in front of the Motherwell defence before passing to Watt just inside the box. Tony steadied himself before firing low and hard into the far corner of the net.
Paddy McCourt was quiet on his return to the team after a lengthy lay-off but on 83 minutes he used the abundant space afforded to him outside the Motherwell box to hang a back-post cross for Cha, who headed high into the net to complete the scoring.
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I am still of the opinion of Paddy McCourt is totally inconsistent. He can be brilliant but he can also be awful. It is not a question of him not getting a fair crack of the whip. He undoubtedly has the ability (and a lot more than most) but he too seldom produces it. Maybe in another league…….?
My source in Oz (C. Sense) tells me TBK will be announced tomorrow as the saviours. No doubt they’ll be much rejoicing but I suspect it’ll be short lived.
the stuff dreams are made off, who on here would not want to be young Tony Watt tonight?
fair play young man and i hope there is many more days like today for you
Brozak – whats the point of playing this guy? it dosent matter to Celtic if he makes the Poland squad or not – not our problem.
Joe ledley was immense today, best game in the hoops
Wonder if Neil will risk Tony v them? Mc Culloch and Co will be out to do some serious damage on us!! Who’s the mib anyway?
Delighted to see so much commitment from the Bhoys this afternoon. Joe Ledley – an outstanding performance followed closely, I thought, by young Thomas Rogne. Some very good play and passing from Paddy and traces of the Emilio form last season that we all know and love. Bonus Prize – step forward young Tony Watt! A two goal debut and just in time to give some of the others a kick up the Jacksie! I hope Neil perseveres with Pawel. He got into the right positions and was a bit unlucky. Let’s play him for at least part of every game so he can show us what he can do – starting with next week’s game.
What’s not to like?
Well done Celtic. Let’s rest some regulars and keep the team fresh to the end of the season.
Can anyone tell me if we gave any tickets to RFC for next week’s game.
If it was up to me i would charge the zombies £100 per ticket,to cover any damages that they may cause to our stadium.
We should be the ones going after them next Sunday. It’s their players who have to worry about getting injured without having a contract for next season.
and what is the likelihood of the game going ahead next Sunday?
other sites seem to be saying that its very unlikely
Amtrimkev
Brozek was out of Poland squad for Euro and had no chances to be in.
I don’t know how he looked on trainings but buying him and not giving a chance would be not fair from Celtic IMO. It was not him but the journalist from Cracow who revealed that he had two other good options when Celtic came for him. His choice was part emotional.
Correct me if I’m wrong but regardless of who is in charge out of all the bidders, was liquidation not the only option available, unless HMRC have made a deal ( over the weekend????)
Something smells……..
Palacio67 on 22 April, 2012 at 21:24
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Zbyszek on 22 April, 2012 at 21:43 said:
never knew that mate
he wont be at Celtic next year so i dont get why we should play him – we have players who will be Celtic players next year so we should not be playing this guy
just my opinion
HT just read your post from early this morning thanks for sharing! One of my most treasured memories was walking into the Stadium in Seville and seeing my Dad standing waiting on me he had travelled via Portugal and me via Madrid to be at the game! Mum sent me a pic on the 14th of Feb this year he was sitting with his Hoops on Cigar in the mouth and bottle of champagne in his hand! So grateful he shared his love of the hoops with us!
Thought Ledley was outstanding today and huge congrats to young Tony Watt what a debut! Hope more of the young bhoys get a chance
Anyone got a link to whittikers yellow card assault yesterday?
Is Thomson the mib? Is it not his turn for a few honest mistakes?
HH
theglasgowcelticway –
I don’t think that will be necessary ;-)
ZByszek
Thanks for the info.
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy
SunnyBhoy on 22 April, 2012 at 21:37 said:
PADDY McCOURT is NEIL LENNON
Any1 know if James Forrest is available for Sunday?
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy
theglasgowcelticway on 22 April, 2012 at 21:29 said:
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e-petition prepared!
Got the following message –
Your e-petition will now be checked to make sure it complies with the terms & conditions for creating an e-petition.
Checking can take up to 7 days, so we’ll send you an email once this is done.
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Not exactly a speedy process but then neither is liquidation with Duff & Duffer in charge! :-)
HH
AoW
I thought the Polish Bhoy plays the lone striker role?
Not enough time to gauge whether or not he’s got something to offer.
Goodnight Mon Amis
PMSL @ the ultra critic.
Any updates on the Huns imminent liquidation,,,,,or has yet another deadline been set???
Hail hail
Where is this information/post about HMRC having done a deal with RFC? Can anyone elaborate/post a link?
From the zombie official website:
Celtic v Rangers
Sunday 29 April, kick-off 12.45pm
Payment for this game will be taken on Thursday 19 April and tickets will be posted Friday 20 April.
Seems like Celtic are trusting them with the ticket money.
Madness.
WTF
Utd St Johnstone first up….
Just watched Davie Moyes’ post match interview. Another manager who has a right go at refs, and correctly so. Moyes used the word rubbish to describe the ref performance, and said ‘they can do whatever they want’. Fergie had earlier roasted the 4th official trackside. Will either be villified by media or governing bodies like Neil Lennon? No chance.
hh
blantyretim on 22 April, 2012 at 20:26 said:
Is that Fr. Eamonn Sweeney you’re talking about ………… it’s when you mentioned the dog.
Sadies Bhoy
we are talking over 20 years ago..
he was PP at St Ninians Hillhouse at the time..
Jon Daly on BBC now.
ha Jude….
are you recording him… ? 8-))
Goodnight all.Sleep tight and waken with a big big smile for the start of the working week.
Jobo
Why hasnt the SPL trophy got green and white ribbons on it?
bt
Are the Kennedys gun shy??
NegAnon2 – Sponsors colours apparently! :-(
HH
bt
Hooper or Daly?? Stokes or Daly??
blantyretim on 22 April, 2012 at 22:08 said:
Fr. Sweeney and I are old pals. We both started in St. Bridget’s, Baillieston around 1974 – me in the school and him as curate in the Chapel. In 1992 he said the funeral Mass for my dad in St. Michael’s Moodiesburn and he’s a legend now in St. Pat’s, Coatbridge having founded the St. Patrick’s week festival in the town. A great guy.
Neg
They are in Rome getting blessed. lol