We have had a couple of scares in December, that late Hamilton equaliser and a solid hour of failing to form a coherent attack at Hampden, but chances have flowed like cheap prosecco at a Christmas party in our last three outings against Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen.
Those games should have returned more than six goals but conversion rates tend to vary match-to-match, hopefully we will see a return to the norm in the two remaining games before the winter break.
Like Celtic, Thursday’s opponents, St Mirren, are also enjoying an excellent December. They were on their own at the bottom of the table after losing to Motherwell on the first game this month, but three games later are now 9th, four clear of the bottom. Jim Goodwin has made them difficult to beat.
This month Celtic have had the look of a team who are pacing themselves. Players have been allowed to ease back to fitness. Odsonne Edouard has not played a full 90 minutes top-flight football since 10 November – and that was one of only two 90-minute performances in domestic football since Celtic lost to Livingston 11 weeks ago.
In the week ahead, I hope we see the benefit of Neil Lennon’s patience in allowing Odsonne to ease himself back into the game. For all the talk of our dependence on the big striker, his absence has not been evident in the results.
Of no less importance is the return of Mikey Johnston, not just for his ability to occupy defenders, but because when he is in the team we are more likely to see James Forrest and Ryan Christie return to their more natural positions. It would be good to see them both start on Thursday.
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From the BBC site:
” Rangers announce new partnership with Orange County SC ”
Obviously just a coincidence.
MCNUT
Complete agreement with me is dangerous territory on here…:)
Gene
Thanks for the reply.
Surprising to me that the shareholders keep agreeing to the loans at their cost. They’re akin to a stubborn jobby stuck to the toilet pan, no matter how many times you flush, they just won’t go away.
HH
From the same article :
” We also hope to make Orange County a second home for the Rangers US faithful and their families.”
`Faithful`? Someone has not done his homework ! Loyal, dear, fellow. Loyal.
Hot Smoked
Will that affect the Dallas cowboys mega deal
Orange County, is that no another name for Larkhall..:)
HH
Some help required.Went to VIP sports on Saturday for the game,reached a point where’ allow or Block’ is offered.I hit ‘allow’ and since then ( Sat ) my tablet has been showered with messages from bit coin,won a prize,and an array of pop ups from sites of an unsavoury nature….well you know what I mean.My Tablet is Lenovo and quallcom Snapdragon thingy info.Help is needed.
Will that affect the Dallas cowboys mega deal
Dbhoy on 23rd December 2019 4:14 pm
Orange County, is that no another name for Larkhall..:)
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No.
You’re thinking of Ayrshire.
Bhoyjoebelfast
Try deleting all your visited websites, install an adblocker or try restore factory settings on you device if that is possible.
Thanks DessyBhoy:
Ready to start on it ……and the boss wants to visit her sister…..and that means I go as well!
Having Forrest, Calmac and Christie all playing is a luxury most teams don’t have. I think playing all three out of position is wasting their talent.
We were outfought and outthought in the LCF but a combination of sevco’s mental fragility and an outstanding goalkeeping performance got us over the line.
I want the sevs pumped on the 29th rather than relying on our keeper being motm, therefore we need all our top players on the pitch and playing in their most effective positions
BJB
Good luck.
Five login attempts. Posting any ol’ nonsense to see if I don’t get kicked out again.
BHOYJOEBELFAST
Delete the web history, reboot and see what happens. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) would help with these websites as would an Adblocker.
Orange County is only about 400 or so miles south of Mason County…
James Forrest in 2019:
⚽️ 20 goals
🎯 19 assists
🏆 3 trophies
Ryan Kent in 2019:
⚽️ 6 goals
🎯 9 assists
🏆 0 trophies
och aye the invisible man right enough
And not far from the Kentucky Blue People
I may have said it before but I love Olly Ntcham but recognise all the feedback.
For Sunday, and unlike the LCF, the difference should be:
1. Eddy as a focal point and who terrifies them.
2. Play around their press with the footballers.
3. Play at them aggressivekly and at speed.
4. Keep 11 on the pitch.
5. Go 1-0 up and watch their fragile temperament play out.
They are very confident. I like when they are supremel confident.
I don’t think their team is as confident.
Anyway. Buddies up first.
Finally, a hail hail merry Xmas to all the fine CQNers past and present. A special mention to Blantyre Tim, who like many out there, face the difficulty of heading into Xmas with an empty chair around the table. Special thoughts to all handling that this Xmas……
So the proverbial has hit the fan down south – call for a government enquiry into racism at football matches – meanwhile back in the best little country – silence is deafening.
Braga sack their manager. Must be fatal for European managers to face the Hun. That must be 4 or 5 now that face them after sacking their manager😱
Deliverance banjo player was reared in orange county.
BingbingbingbingbingCsc
most important tactic for winning on Sunday is……….finding a way to win on Thursday while resting key players. Calmac, forrest , brown , Jullien could do with a rest due to the number of games in a short space of time. Lenny knows best and its a tough decision – I expect tweaks rather than wholesale changes.
Its about time we dominated an old firm game and showed them who the champions are!
Smiled at this about Julien and frimpong
https://twitter.com/i/status/1208477009531277312
:-)
HH
The worst is Yellowstone Park.
Between the Rangers and the Bears there, I couldn’t get out quickly enough.
Petethebeat
Whereas in jellystone big Yogi always got the better of rangers
Julien/Frimpong was funny. Wee Jeremie saw the funny side as well. My respect for Julien is growing. He is turning into a leader at the back.
Bhoyjoebelfast on 23rd December 2019 4:15 pm
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Try the following link before you reset your tablet.
Rule of thumb, never click accept or OK on the internet :O)
Find what browser you are using, then:
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WEEBOBBYCOLLINS on 23RD DECEMBER 2019 2:16 PM
We don’t want no kafflic refs…
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Frankly, I’m not sure whether or not it’s paranoia but the kafflics they select and promote seem specially chosen to do their masters’ bidding – and certainly for any ability. I cannot shake off the impression that despite changes in society, Scottish football, its refs and its media all continue to wish us ill.
Dammit!!! It should read… – ‘and certainly not for any ability.’ That’s what you get for examining your conscience for bigotry.
Test
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TIMALOY 29 @ 14:59
There is a debate, albeit some would say a bogus one, going on. No doubt it is generated by those with a vested interest in no change. The commercial world will resist until public opinion forces it to give in, much like the tobacco companies, who in spite of overwhelming medical evidence, fought every lawsuit for decades.
Is everyone wrapping presents 😉
So the speculation begins …
The owner of FC Slovan Bratislava Ivan Kmotrik met with Celtic representatives in Vienna today to discuss details of the potential transfer of the 25 year old Slovenia international Andraz Sporar to Celtic.
54 goals in 62 games over last season and a half plus 7 in Europe this season with 5 out of Slovan’s 10 in Europa League group (along with Braga and Wolves). Those kind of stats look interesting
Fairhill Bhoy
Not everyone but Stormzy, Jay Z and Eminem certainly are. 🎧
Fairhill @9:05
You got cameras in my hoose😱😂 four to go👍
fairhill bhoy on 23rd December 2019 9:05 pm
Is everyone wrapping presents 😉
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Presents?? Shit, I knew I was forgetting something
Two wee ones left, big hands wee presents = going mental😈😈😈
The huddle
Not too late I saw Donner and Blitzen for sale on eBay but they may be too dear