Dundee United and Celtic will both have their minds on longer term outcomes than tomorrow’s Premiership game at Tannadice. For Neil Lennon, it will surely be another opportunity to expose some of his development players to the rigors of first team action. For Jackie McNamara this is a test before arguably their biggest game of the season, next week’s Scottish Cup semi-final.
United are six points off the pace in the neck-and-neck battle between Aberdeen and Motherwell in re Best of the Rest race but face both these teams at home before the end of the season. United’s potentially bigger challenge are the home and away games against the champions. Only the top three are guaranteed European football, so the potential of European revenue, added to the prize more differential (circa £100k per place) will sharpen minds.
For Celtic, the challenge will be to find the edge their opponents will have for tomorrow. I’d look to Liam Henderson, and maybe a couple of his former development squad team mates for this.
We’re well accustomed the nationalist and xenophobic excesses of the UK media but Germany appears shocked at the two biggest selling UK dailies use of the word “schwein” to describe Bastian Schweinsteiger. Anyone who grew up during the decades when war movies dominated our TVs will know the racial context loaded onto this particular term, as it was used in Germany in the 30s and 40s.
Bayern’s ban on the Mirror and Sun is an appropriate rebuff, safe in the knowledge that no Bayern fans will continue to consume news about their club from either newspaper.
Seville – The Celtic Movement, moving loads of copies each day:
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K33- would be good if an “enraged hun” phoned BFSDJ on SSB tonight and asked his opinion….i’m sure it would be a genuine hun…..
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 13m
NL: I don’t mind him supporting Hibs, but certainly in public places, you have to behave accordingly.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 13m
NL: He’s got to understand that he’s a Celtic player now and his whole focus should be on Celtic.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 14m
NL: We have dealt with it as a club and we’ve told Leigh there is a certain code of conduct he has to adhere to while he’s at Celtic.
PeteTheBeat
They are debateable. I think they have just been put together for banter more than anything else.
On the subject of hitting it too well. I read an interview with Mark Hughes years ago. The interviewer was asking him how he honed his techniques when striking the ball and scoring such wonderful goals from all angles including volleys and half volleys. Hughes was very honest about it. He said the best invention in the modern game was the colourful goalie top. He said he could be running in most directions and out of the corner of his eye he could see this bright jersey and just smacked the ball as hard as he could in that general direction. Sometimes he got lucky and it went in and other times he didn’t. There was no great science to it and I assume he spent a great deal of time on his strength, fitness and general ball work but when it came right down to it Mark Hughes scored spectacular goals because he hit it well.
Kris Commons is probably as close to a Mark Hughes type striker of the ball that Celtic have. He hits it well. Players who shoot more will score more goals if they have a decent technique. It would be interesting if other goal scorers from range have a similar outlook as Mark Hughes or if they genuinely work on their volleys etc.
In fairness I think these types of players have a fair share of natural ability but they can sure hit it well. Maybe too well.
LB
Kayal33…. cyber pint on the way. That’s made my weekend. Some hun associates of mine will have that winging it’s way to them once I clean the Irn Bru (sugarfree) from my keyboard.
Proof positive that Deedco are deed from Sevco.
Marvellous.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 18m
NL: His football is good, his fitness levels are very good, and his temperament, which is also something you look at, is excellent.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 18m
NL: He’s 17 so there’s no rush and we have to make sure we guide him in the right way and get the timing of everything right.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 19m
NL: His attitude to his work is fantastic and he’s got an enthusiasm for the game that you would expect from a young player.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 20m
NL: Liam’s had to bide his time, obviously, but since he’s come in, he’s been absolutely excellent & the challenge now is to stay there.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 21m
Neil Lennon praised SPFL Young Player of the Month, Liam Henderson, at today’s pre-match press conference at Lennoxtown. (PC)
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 53m
LH: My life’s not really changed. My family keep me down to earth – my wee brothers and my mum and dad.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 54m
LH: It was strange to turn round and see Eoghan there in the team as well, but it’s great for the Youth Academy as well.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 54m
LH: It felt strange with Eoghan playing last week because we’re used to playing together for the U20s & we’re good pals off the park as well
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 56m
LH: He’s captain for club and country & he’s been a great mentor to me, off the park as well, so he’s someone I’d like to model myself on.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 57m
LH: Scott Brown’s taken me under his wing & he’s been unbelievable. He’s always talking on the pitch & it’s brilliant to play alongside him
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 58m
LH: I’m very grateful to the manager for giving me the opportunity & I’ve been able to pay him back with some good performances and a goal.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 1h
LH: I think I’ve been improving all year because I’ve been training with the first-team since we came back from pre-season in Germany.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 1h
LH: I made my first start and scored against Partick Thistle as well, so it’s been one of the best months of my life so far. (PC)
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 1h
SPFL Young Player of the Month, Liam Henderson, spoke to the press today after being presented with his well-deserved award. (PC)
Celtic Football Club @celticfc · 1h
Congratulations to Liam Henderson on being named the SPFL Young Player of the Month for March. (PC)
Bom dia.
Final two games of Rnd 5 in the Libertadores last night:-
U.Chile (Chi) 0 Cruzeiro (Bra) 2
Cruzeiro desperately needed a result here and secured it quite comfortably in the end. Goals from Bruno Rodrigo and stand out Paraguyan defensive midfielder, Miguel Samudio (who was red carded near the end) were enough to secure this.
La. U in front of a 55,000 home crowd, will look back on several missed opportunities by striker, Patricio Rubio.
Cruzeiro now needing to win at home in the last game against Real Gacilaso (which they should) and hope that Defensor take full points from La U.
Santa Fe (Col) 1 Atletico-MG (Bra) 1
Galo only needed a point here and that’s what they came away with. Thanks to Ronaldinho and, principally, keeper Victor who had an outstanding night.
Galo took the lead early (7 mins) in the first half with a well placed strike from Guilherme and then Santa Fe pummelled the Galo goal, or as the Colombian paper put it “they decided to conquer or die”, and were rewarded with a Cuero headed equalizer, mid way through the second half. However, that was as far as they got.
Unbeaten (although they’ve drawn three times) so far, Galo are now qualified and underlined they are still serious contenders in this competition. Santa Fe must now win their last game (away to Nacional, Paraguay) and hope Galo beat Zamora at home.
Final round games are next week, current standings of each group here:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Copa_Libertadores
Livibhoy
I would guess there is an element of what was said about Viv Richards – he sees the ball a fraction earlier than anyone else.
he could then adjust his feet and get into the correct position.
I hope Utd or the Dons come second, in that order of preference….!!
TBB
I was a cub, I’m always prepared :-)
Leftclicktic/Connaire
Nearly 300 quid split between SCIAF and Gorsilaure and the weans loved every minute of it :-)
Scott has taken Liam under his wing…mmmmm….. Hahahahahahaha
PeteTheBeat
Not up to speed on the cricket but there is a cracking article on Baseball that reckons the batters (not sure if that term is correct) see the ball quicker.
Not sure how that would relate with Mark Hughes BUT if you don’t shoot you don’t score. To quote a famous cliche.
You won’t win a raffle if you don’t buy a ticket.
Another one I can;t stand!
LB
Rubbish spewed from commentators; “Just about”. In my time “just about” was synonymous with “almost” or “very nearly”.
“He just about kept that in (he did)”, “he was just about onside (he was)” is very different from “He almost kept that in (he didn’t)”, “he was almost onside (he wasn’t)”.
Drop the word “about” will you.
67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon, supporting WEE OSCAR..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors
I believe Brown gives both Henderson and Griffith’s a lift to training.
Read a wee bit about Garry O’Connor today at Morton. What a waste of talent. 30 years old and toiling at that level. I hope Leigh has more brains than that. He looks better than Stokes, O’Connor and Riordan. A proper front man who seems to love scoring goals. There is nothing worse than a player who doesn;t celebrate. I always looked at Kris Boyd and wondered why he was angry when he scored. He seems to have mellowed and smiles more now but Griffiths has a genuine grin when he scores. I like that. Players should enjoy it. Even when I scored up the park playing football with my mates I celebrated like it was a cup final winner.
Griffiths is in good hands with a gaffer like Neil. His man management seems to be excellent.
LB
Good Afternoon Timland
67Heaven…….would like to see DU lift the cup, don’t really
care who finish’s second, I think if DU can keep their young
players together they will provide a stronger challenge than
the sheepies.
Super Sutton 14:49
Next time you hear “just about”, “almost”, etc – just remind everybody that there’s no such thing as “nearly” pregnant.
:-)
congratulations Liam Henderson,well done on your award.
Has anyone any updates on how wee Oscar Knox is doing? thank you in advance
HH
Heh Liviboy do you think we are running down the clock with the cliches lol :-))
Since it’s all about the fitba today here are some more commentator gaffes.
‘He’s 31 this year: last year he was 30.’ – David Coleman
‘The ageless Dennis Wise, now in his thirties.’ – Martin Tyler
‘The Italians are hoping for an Italian victory.’ David Coleman
‘Peru score their third, and It’s 3-1 to Scotland.’ David Coleman
‘If that had gone in, it would have been a goal.’ – David Coleman
‘Ian Rush is deadly 10 times out of 10, but that wasn’t one of them.’ – Peter Jones
‘Neil Sullivan has stopped absolutely everything have thrown at him…Wimbledon 1, Manchester United 1.’ – Mike Ingham
‘Emile Zola has scored again for Chelsea.’ – Radio 5 live
‘This will be their 19th consecutive game without a win unless they can get an equaliser.’ – Alan Green
‘Martin O’Neill, standing, hands on hips, stroking his chin.’
– Mike Ingham
‘Such a positive move by Uruguay – bringing 2 players off and putting 2 players on.’ – John Helm
‘It’s now 1-1, an exact reversal of the scoreline on Saturday.’
– Radio 5 live
‘The Uruguayans are losing no time in making a meal around the referee.’ – Mike Ingham
‘Poland nil, England nil, though England are now looking the better value for their nil.’ – Barry Davies
‘West Germany’s Briegel hasn’t been able to get past anyone yet – that’s his trademark.’ – John Helm
‘You don’t score 64 goals in 86 games without being able to score goals.’ – Alan Green
‘It’s headed away by John Clark, using his head.’ – Derek Rae
‘Celtic manager Davie Hay still has a fresh pair of legs up his sleeve.’
– John Greig
‘And with just 4 minutes gone, the score is already 0-0.’ – Ian Darke
‘The USA are a goal down, and if they don’t get a goal they’ll lose.’
– John Helm
‘I predicted in August that Celtic would reach the final. On the eve of that final I stand by that prediction.’ – Archie MacPherson
‘McCarthy shakes his head in agreement with the referee.’ – Martin Tyler
‘It was the game that put the Everton ship back on the road.’
– Alan Green
‘Lukic saved with his foot, which is all part of the goalkeeper’s arm.’
– Barry Davies
‘Strangely, in slow motion replay, the ball seemed to hang in the air for even longer.’ – David Acfield
‘Sporting Lisbon in their green and white hoops, looking like a team of zebras.’ – Peter Jones
‘Forest have now lost six matches without winning.’ – David Coleman
LB
BREAKING: Just hearing that the great Scottish nationalist Margo MacDonald MSP has died.
An Tearmann
Got to keep going to the final whistle or until you are pulled off.
Think Rodney Marsh got binned off BBC years ago for that and then got binned off Sky for his Toonami joke.
Poor Rodney. What a plonker!
LB
HT
Well done to the weans and your good self. Was involved with SCIAF for twelve years and I know that the money will reach those in need. Could not believe the conditions when I visited a favela in Rio. It was heart breaking to meet kids who had just been abandoned by their parents.
Rioskorrie
14:53 on
4 April, 2014
Super Sutton 14:49
Next time you hear “just about”, “almost”, etc – just remind everybody that there’s no such thing as “nearly” pregnant.
:-)
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In commentator speak “I just about got her pregnant” would mean she IS pregnant.
Whereas “I almost got her pregnant” would only be said by a tosser :-)
The Parrot @machrie72 · 1m
Good move by the club, to allow students in for a fiver, for the ICT game. Make it a permanent thing, we may get
An indie singing section.
Students allowed in for a fiver, watch the blood pressure TD67
It’s not, strictly speaking, a cliche, but my bugbear with commentators is their mis-use of the word, literally, when they mean metaphorically.
As in, “he’s literally on fire tonight!”
lionroars67 .. An Indie singing section from the students ? What kinda song book would we get ? The “unwashed” boys of the old brigade ?
Feelfreetopilein CSC
SFTB.. I was literally just thinking that….literally
Can anyone with a Twitter account copy and paste the tweet Kayal33 linked to on the last page?
Cheers
TLWIO
Got my Seville book today.
All I need now is a coffee table to rest it on.
Read the first few chapters and doesn’t time pass slowly in SFTB’s world?
Also received news that Noel90, former legend of this parish, willbe visiting his ancestral home at Easter.
He has requested an audience, to which I have graciously agreed.
Saw Kayal33’s post of the distraught former bond holder from Govan.
I think he has a strong case, because, as we all know, it is the same club, in the same stadium that, John Brown played for.
That poor guy didn’t support the company, only the club.
How stupid can you be, if you think that the club and company are seperate and that you can support one without supporting the other.
Thank God Celtic supporters are smarter than that!
Dear, dear – literally outta here…..
Robcfc11
15:09 on
4 April, 2014
lionroars67 .. An Indie singing section from the students ? What kinda song book would we get ? The “unwashed” boys of the old brigade ?
Feelfreetopilein CSC
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You’ll never wash at home..?
RIP Margo.. you’ve earned your rest.
the long wait is over
That’s quality mate.. Still chuckling at that one
You’ll never pay that loan ?
leftclicktic We are all Neil Lennon
12:59 on
4 April, 2014
My bro has just phoned me someone has handed him an old tattered copy of Jimmy Johnstones 1969 book “fire in my boots”
Said he will give me it WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :))
brothersaregoodcsc
great wee book,if i remember rightly jinky talks humbly of his future by stating he is going nowhere, mentioning astronomical sums in the region of £200,000(a then uk record) being bandied about by Man Utd and Leeds etc,its comical i think i last had a peak the day Rooney resigned for £daft,000 per week!!
Van Gogh painted Jinky played
one had a price our bhoy didnae
Enjoy your read Leftclick
HH
Wish I’d been in time to buy a CQ10 virtual ticket…..hopefully when CQ5teen rolls around i might be quicker aff the mark.
I did try to buy a real ticket which was ‘spare’ and for sale in the days leading up to the event, with the intention of putting it up for sale again, or giving it to someone who couldn’t afford or missed out.
Nobody wanted to know though, so i ended up giving the money to some charity feeding kids in Malawi, and all i got was the satisfaction that a few kids will not starve, and would have a better chance of being educated.
As they say…..like the Murphys….
Seriously. Still totally overawed at what the good and the great on here have achieved over the years.
What a place this is !
setting free the bears supports Res. 12 & Oscar Knox
15:07 on
4 April, 2014
It’s not, strictly speaking, a cliche, but my bugbear with commentators is their mis-use of the word, literally, when they mean metaphorically.
As in, “he’s literally on fire tonight!”
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Yes, they should literally drop the word literally.
kikinthenakas – can you please email me and I will sort? David@CQNMagazine.com
Doc – yes badges are in there as a wee surprise, alongside the odd beach ball! You never know when they come in handy.
Yes re your CQTEN article – if you could get it to me for Wednesday.
Anyone else wanting to write for the mag then please get in touch. This will be the last edition of the season as we got gubbed in the Scottish Cup.
Some great skills here.
https://www.facebook.com/martin.dillon.5832/posts/10152072030990888
Robcfc11
Chapeau, Sir.
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It’s a grant old team to play for..?
ToofarCSC