I grew up hearing stories about Bobby Murdoch’s ability to play the game in four dimensions. He could play a pass forward into space, across the field, at the right height, and arriving at the necessary moment, when that area would look completely different than it did when Bobby made his move.
That ball from Ryan Christie for the first goal last night fired a childhood recollection. Ryan took the ball on his chest while looking to his left. He volleyed a pass in the opposite direction into unmanned territory. It ended Alloa’s remarkable resistance. We still haven’t seen enough to know what level of player we have in Ryan, but there are reasons for encouragement.
James Forrest still had a lot to do but his shot was the first accomplished effort from Celtic after (literally) dozens of poorly composed attempts. The Alloa keeper deserved the plaudits, but he didn’t actually make a wonder save all night. He was repeatedly in the right place to do the right thing, we didn’t stretch him.
We dropped points at Inverness due to a truly inspired goalkeeper performance, and a remarkable attraction for the woodwork, but last night’s misfiring was all down to a lack of composure. Kilmarnock may reap a reaction on Saturday.
It’s hard being a keeper. Craig Gordon was caught off his line when Greig Spence got a millisecond of freedom in the first half. Spence fired off a remarkable shot which forced Craig into a diving block. It was as good as save as was made by either keeper all night, but what possessed Craig to go walkabout later, when Kolo Toure was on-hand to shepherd the striker wide is a mystery.
Decision-making like this has nothing to do with core goalkeeping skills. You can drill handling, reactions and starting positions all week, but if there’s a rush of blood on match day, or worse, panic, you’re going to lose a lot of goals.
We’ve seen this movie before. Artur Boruc was, by his own admission, the best goalkeeper in Europe in 2008. By 2010 we did well to get £1m for him, as he made his way to the Fiorentina bench. At 30, Boruc was all over the place. The superstar status had evaporated and few were sorry to see him move on.
Six years later he still has enormous potential for the haphazard, but he’s playing a lot of FA Premier League football on merit. He got his head straight and the rest followed. I’ve no idea what the issues are with Craig Gordon but if Artur can get himself sorted, Craig can too. He’s overcome greater odds already.
The same source of my Bobby Murdoch stories last night referred to Ryan Christie as Tony Christie. It’s a generational thing. Show me the way…..
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Everyone knows the World is crumbling – Let us Rejoice in Celtic.
A 10-0 on Saturday would be just Superb, highly unlikely though because we have quite an important game midweek.
5-0 first half games are coming – especially at that Brilliant Celtic Park.
WITS: yes. I can give you a lift to the airport if you like.
Good morning friends and a Big Happy Red Sky In The Morning Friday from a damp underfoot East Kilbride.
Margaret McGill on 23rd September 2016 1:44 am
I was in Charlotte today. Last time I felt like that was when I was in Belfast the night MCreesh and O’Hara died. Wow! a few close incidents in my car.
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That is some comment. I mean were you actually @ any of the locations?
Earlier I thought, maybe he had been.
I know I am not the Cleverest.
It makes things Clearer in my Frazzled Mind to know as Little as possible.
CELTIC
My friends in Celtic,
In the cool light of morning.
Is the dollgate charges just the latest example of evening up the score. The consequences of a guilty verdict can be far reaching and totally out of proportion to the “offence “.
To reiterate I do not think the intention was sinister. Anybody leaving the house and taking inflatable Rubber Dolls to a football match must have a sense of humour. This could be a case of a “joke” backfiring bigstyle
How many dawn raids if retro Jimmy Johnstone or Willie Henderson inflatables make a comeback. How many arrests if Man City repeat their ” banana” day demo against Everton when they play us.?
In the bigger picture; It seems the police barely have the ability to prevent ” offences ” at the time. They are quite willing to let events transpire and act out, then identity ” culprits ” while drinking tea sitting in front of a monitor. Police numbers slashed in the guise of one force to unworkable numbers, Traffic police almost non existent, plans to replace the BTP.
Watch the bigger picture boys and ghirls because this Scottish administration is not working for ordinary people and is in fact dangerous to democracy. Hopefully they will eventually be taken to task when the people wake up.
The OB act is dispicible and the way it is enforced is even more dispicible.
Be afraid, be very afraid. The people will eventually wake up, but how many ordinary football fans will be criminalised until that day.
Hail, Hail.
The bigger picture is a contin
CELTIC
CELTIC
CELTIC
A 1-0 will suffice against Kilmarnock – Still trying to work out their Badge with the Fingers.
Boyd thang apparently Nothing
Dispicible???
Has the date for our LC semi final been announced? H H Hebcelt
Oops and KO time
HEBCELT
How are you my friend? Today is another treatment day for me.
Catch up with you midweek at the game.
HH
ElDiegoBhoy,
God Bless You.
You have a Good few more Trips to Celtic Park to go yet.
You are gonnae see lots of Celtic Goals again as well.
petec on 23rd September 2016 7:20 am
A 1-0 will suffice against Kilmarnock – Still trying to work out their Badge with the Fingers.
Boyd thang apparently Nothing
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Pete, the crest is based upon the Kilmarnock Town Crest, which borrows significantly from the Boyd family crest (built Dean Castle in the 14th Century), The Dexter Hand is taken from the Boyd Clan Crest. That’s as much as I know – dunno what the hand actually signifies.
FAC the Act
KTF
EDB good to hear from you, today is halfway for me, will be down on Wed, travelling with the Inverness Bhoys,look forward to meeting up. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Word of The Day
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adjective
1. without material form, body, or substance
2. spiritual or metaphysical
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Derived Forms
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FAC the Act
KTF
Good morning. If you haven’t completed the consultation survey on the repeal of the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act please click this link and complete it now. If you are unsure about what to write, this crib sheet will help. Remember you are agreeing that the act should be repealed. Also remember to click Complete Survey at the end or your views won’t be included!
“Dollygate” shows us just how important it is to get this vindictive piece of Legislation of the Statute Book!
FAC the Act
KTF
Brendan’s next new challenge is getting us to play near our best at hampden
Might as well get it all over with in his first season
…..’member lads an’ lassies……….
” Wans as bad as the ither “…………
AwaySupport CSC
vfr800a8,
HH
celtic40me on 23rd September 2016 7:50 am
Brendan’s next new challenge is getting us to play near our best at hampden
Might as well get it all over with in his first season.
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Brendan Will win the symbolic 3 trophies, IMO – even with Mibbery – Our Worst Cup is the Mibberies Best Chance.
Nah – it is on Big Time.
He is DEMANDING, What Celtic Supporters Demand of Players.
RocketSalad.CSC
off for a kip.
Sanity can Prevail.
Fun wae a hun #7
How many do you think we will score this time?
Paul67 –
“Show me the Way” was a hit song by British rocker Pete Frampton.
Seems Kenny miller is a bad loser, went berserk after the humiliation of the 5-1 game. Not surprised this is just leaking out now, 13 days after the event. Noo if this had been NFL ?
Guten Morgen from a very sunny Munich. I wonder what I’ll be doing for the rest of the day? Prost :-))))
Sunny day in Munich during a beer festival and Pogmathonyahun is gonna be reading Marcel Proust.
Bewildered….
;)
ElDiegoBhoy
Just saw your message to HB above and wanted to pass on my best wishes.
I think TalkSport really ought to change its name to TalkBarton.
“The Sviatchenko incident was replayed 26 times ”
Brendan Rodgers
EDB / Hebcelt, are you guys going to be in the BV on Wed? Hope to see you forra wee swally.
HH
El Diego Bhoy & Hebcelt keep fighting the fight, in my prayers and keep your glasses half full
I won’t be going to the semi-final because I refuse to go to Hampden. As a National Stadium It is a national disgrace and I wouldn’t be going regardless of who we drew.
Same goes for the final.
I’ll watch both games in the pub among fellow Celtic supporters.
Davidopoulos, I was thinking that Marcel.
Bobby Murdoch was the man ! One if the Greatest players that I ever had the privilege of watching for years. If you ask any if the Lisbon Lions about winning the big cup, they always refer to it as ” Bobby’s final” !
Bobby was a major doubt before the game but played with his left ankle heavily bandaged up.
I met Bobby a few times in later years, and what an absolute gent.
His stories about Celtic held me spellbound for hours, especially over a few vodkas and cola !
The only story that he told me ( and others no doubt), was that Jock Stein called him to his office to tell him that Celtic were letting him go.
Jock said, ” I need a midfield player who can run 30/40 yards and then pass it 10 yards ” ?
Bobby replied, ” Boss I can run 10 yards, and pass the ball 40 yards” !
Sadly, Bobby was sold to Middlesboro and became a legend to the ‘ Boro fans.
Gone but never, ever forgotten RIP Bobby Murdoch.
BSR- great to see Brendan picking up on media bias this quickly….
For M.I.T.. (And anyone else)
Tuesday 4th Oct Danforth music hall
http://youtu.be/-mJnOX6fbvo
Just a reminder as im sure you already know ….