For all Celtic are being criticised for their shoddy work in front of goal, it was Shakhtar Donetsk who missed the most glorious chance of this or any season. They passed up an additional chance that was at least the equal of Kyogo’s effort that went straight to the keeper.
We knew the script Shakhtar would follow in advance: defend deep, seldom venture up field, then break with devastating pace. Mykhaylo Mudryk was almost worth the entry money alone. Josip Juranovic did well to get goal-side of him on 58 minutes but the Ukrainian no. 10 cut inside before unleashing a devastatingly good shot from inside the D. The warning signs were there from a break down the Shakhtar left a few moments earlier.
Most of Celtic’s effective work came from their own left, where Greg Taylor and Sead Haksabanovic caused problems, especially in the first half. Haksabanovic demonstrated his crossing ability when he whipped in a ball on 34 minutes. Leil Abada again showed his predator’s timing by arriving in front of goal. His shot deflected for Giorgos Giakoumakis, who made no mistake from 7 yards.
Kyogo should have put Celtic ahead soon after Shakhtar equalised after Giakoumakis slipped a ball through to him, but last season’s sharpness seems to have slipped for our talisman.
Although Abada was key in Celtic taking the lead, we were not as effective down the right until James Forrest came on, on 65 mins. From that point, Shakhtar were more than happy to defend deep to protect their point and hope for chances on the break.
Matt O’Riley was again very impressive in the deep mid position. He and Reo Hatate both tired with around 20 minutes to go. The delay in bringing David Turnbull on until the 84th minute was odd, David’s energy tidied up what was previously an exhausted central midfield.
Lots of questions for another day as we take stock looking in the European mirror.
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TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 26TH OCTOBER 2022 10:32 PM
What also surprised me is that we played at Home on Tuesday and our next game is on Sunday. Sevco played tonight and their next game is Saturday. I would say that, plastic pitch apart, those fixtures are very much in our favour. Also, Aberdeen seem to be hitting a bit of form.
Thur desperate to shore up the huns, keep the knuckle-draggers on side lest things go south off and on the park.
Thou shall not embarrass ra Berrrs…………………………
Listening to Shortie
Nothing more than a Huns fans forum.
MMM…For the remaining 25 gemmes that is my mantra “A win, is a win”
lol see you in april-May
For me it is fine that the delusion continues for the newco.
Aberdeen at home will be very interesting even with the McLean and Walsh combo as ref and VAr.
We have 5 days to prep and execute at Livi. With 3 days after for The next CL game
They have 2 days to Aberdeen then another 2 to Ajax.
I will be happy that they keep Gio in place until the break. By then we will be 8 or 10 points ahead and the league virtually over.
@Burnley 78 ..that is the perfect scenario……
2023 .. Celts 12 clear…….
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Dearie me.
I can’t actually explain why I did it but I read the alleged Dundee United fan’s match report from Naples.
Dearie me again.
Imagine if your life’s ambition was to be a Graham Spiers Wannabee?
How pathetic is that.
Attention both of you …
“Thesaurus gobbling meets Glasgow vernacular” is neither eclectic nor imaginative.
Posturing, vacuous rubbish from a clown who gets his money too easily.
I’m in the back Ange to the hilt contingent. We are watching the most entertaining football from Celtic domestically in many seasons. We also have a decent account of ourselves in CL in terms of creating many real goal scoring chances. We didn’t convert anything like enough of them but I believe that will come with experience at this level.
DENIABHOY at 9:47PM
“Morelos and Kent – will anyone sign them on a free?”
Most likely. They will get a couple of 1.5m players for a 250k sign on fee.
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31003 on 26TH at 10:02PM
“Harry Kane offside winning goal was shocking”
It was bad!
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TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 26TH at 10:32 PM
“Noticeable that between last weekend and next weekend, Rangers have 2 home games and Celtic 2 away games.”
I think the Sheep may take a point at the weekend.
THEORIGINALSADIESBHOY at 11:35PM
“I’m in the back Ange to the hilt contingent. We are watching the most entertaining football from Celtic domestically in many seasons. We also have a decent account of ourselves in CL in terms of creating many real goal scoring chances. We didn’t convert anything like enough of them but I believe that will come with experience at this level.”
Still with you mate.
You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
So we only have 5 games left until the World Cup.
This Sunday vs Livingstone away.
Wednesday 2nd November away to Madrid.
Home to Dundee Utd on 5th November.
Away to Murderwell on Wednesday the 9th then
Ross County at Parkers on Saturday 12th December.
Walk in the park.
‘mon the sheep!
OSB.
I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t be happy with Ange.
The turnaround he’s effected has been sensational.
We know that everyone on and off the park is giving 100%.
No more petted lips or openly expressed desire to move away.
No more dull football. Crowds are arriving with great expectations each week.
The football is exhilarating at times, the opposition is mentally expecting a drubbing and they are setting up to avoid it. No matter the lineup we are always assured that we will have a go and play
THE CELTIC WAY
‘GG
Well said brother.
Aipple
I think that’s a very favourable set of fixtures. I don’t see us dropping any points.
But then I never do.
‘GG
I agree. Madrid game might just be a nice day out for the bhoys. Not belittling what they do and are as professionals but to step out there, to the spaghetti music and play the best…. What’s not to love. Great night for the team and development. Dare I say value?
Also, we all wanted Madrid in the draw and we got a solid toe to toe for 65 minutes against them in 1st leg. So a favorable and fun 5 games ahead.
Mon the sheep!
And it’s a good night from the balmy warmth of North Lanarkshire.
Well done Oz
https://youtu.be/R8MOY6HJTcI
HH
Morning ! Think the mod will be on overtime later
DRAMBOWIECELT on 26TH OCTOBER 2022 10:16 PM
Non fitba related…..
@Big j in the morn…Hope your well big mhan….Just catchin up…Aye i got home ..
B.T.W it was young James doyle on the other horse…Any hoo..i owe you an apology..
My wee Indie says to me .Granda is wee Rocky ok..(i never told her the wee chap passed)
At the time i offered help for the Rocky bhoy…i realise now that was offensive and iam so sorry..
i would never demean a fellow celt intentionally….I live and breathe the tic ..and as old as i am i realise…. i always have.. And it’s great to share those years with fellow Celts.The news from the Beatson is’nt good but by f*** i will keep fightin…H.H big mhan
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NO Problems Mate. Wee ROCKY was my best Pal for over 15 years and he made me laugh every day. It will be One Year next Month ( November) since he had to be put to sleep, as he was suffering from different ailments. I could never replace him, although I thought about get another Pet, but my own health issues etc would make that rather difficult.
You can tell ” Wee INDIE” that Rocky is STILL with me every day, as I can honestly feel his presence often, and please give the Wee Yin my Love. God Bless her and you and all the Family of course.
All the best Mate and…
Hail Hail.
FAO DRAMBOWIECELT…
I sincerely hope that your improves also….take good Care of yourself my friend.
Love and Cuddles to Wee INDIE from The ROCKY BHOY….and ME.
HH
Good morning CQN
Blog requires a muffler, not a buffler, some sounds need not be heard, they require silenced
YOUR HEALTH…Correction by me. I can be a Chump sometimes.
LOL
HH DRAMBOWIECELT and Wee INDIE.
Wakey Wakey, Mods!!!!!
Some stories…………..
https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1585498745621385216?s=20&t=nqCsPPv_E3iAQGQj75UHSQ
I will never look at Nuns the same way again
and on that note
aff oot
The lions roar 🦁, Thought you would be all over it , especially your wee de nero , the poison dwarf getting slagged .
BigJimmy
Hope your good,and well enough to meet up with a few other good Celts,am a doubt,but the craic will be good wi you bams.
Mind home early and no savoy :-))
HH
Logs on…reads back…wow.
Can only hope Mod88 has a ‘bulk delete’ option.
Oh my giddy aunt!
Sevco still pointless I presume?
Folks if Celtic and comics are your thing I highly recommend giving
@ashbf17
a follow and a shout.
I was given a copy of this and it’s amazing.If this is your thing or someone you knows thing grab them a wee gift. If none of this is your thing,scroll past and get on with life.
https://twitter.com/susie_mccabe/status/1585509615088934913?s=20&t=nqCsPPv_E3iAQGQj75UHSQ
Any recommendations
Good morning all from a dark but dry at the moment Garngad
Drambowiecelt- sorry to hear your news, hope you pick up and news gets better.
User1888 – What a hard man eh. Obviously a Hun, coward.
D :)
What happened to the night shift? Never read anything quite like that.
999. This site has been vandalized overnight.
Clean up in aisles 8, 9, 10 and 11.
DENIABHOY
When there’s multiple pages after midnight I go to the last page in the morning because I know what to expect!!
Good morning all from Govanhill.
Read back, wished I hadn’t bothered.
Good morning from a still dark North Staffs, good luck with that lot Mod1888.
Prestonpans
A wise decision , a cursory glance was enough
Bhoy, some poor soul calling himself “USER 1888” has a problem. Hope and pray doctors can help this poor soul.