“Feeling more confident than any time in the last five years” was the sentiment expressed to me by a Newco fan this morning. And with some reason. They have gone two months without defeat, while Celtic’s blistering runs of successive wins stopped; we’ve won three and drawn three of our last six.
Reasons for any marked change in results are usually varied. With the league won, Celtic rested players, while others were injured. Opponents have also paid attention to their Scott Sinclair Problem. Stop Scott getting the ball and you inhibit Celtic’s most potent danger.
You also have to factor in the reality that Brendan Rodgers has given 52 competitive pre-match team talks. There are only so many times you can vocabularise your rallying call before its effects diminish.
The contrast in the other Hampden dressing room will be stark. Brother Pedro’s accent will still appear fresh to his players, never mind his message. His tactical talks and implorations of effort will seem innovative, whether they are or not. For these reasons, and more, Newco players will fear nothing on Sunday.
This game will be more straightforward that Ross County last week. We know Newco are there to win, to knock us out of the cup, stop our Invincibility Quest and reach their second major cup final. We’ll not face 10 men behind the ball.
Having said all of this, you and me will both be stunned if Celtic don’t prevail. We have the better players, the better manager, we’ve faced many and varied challenges this season and come through impressively.
Dembele, Griffiths and Rogic are back and available. The manager has choices on who to play, and options to change the game, or freshen things up later.
That same Newco fan this morning accused me of selective memory, with good reason, when I said I couldn’t remember Ugo Ehiogu playing for Rangers. It was no less alarming to hear a fit and active man of 44 died so suddenly. Condolences to his loved ones. There but……….
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Just seen Ugo on TV.
So very sad that he has died so young. The Family must be distraught.
God Bless their Family at this Time.
Actually that was a hun goal that was decent, Big Ugo’s overheid kick, I can’t think of many others.
Whereas Celtic goals against the Cheats. Magical. Most are sublime. Definitely hard worked for.
As usual I’m catching up, mon spurs -:)))
Ooops
Cmon Celts just do them
HH
With hindsight obviously but…..
think it was a mistake taking big Vic off.
HH
Chelsea have carried the luck on the day. Spurs subs haven’t worked, Son and Wanyama going off has weakened them. Pochettino played into Chelsea hands with the tactics. Hazard was always going to pick them off on the break. Mourinho showed the blueprint last week but it wasn’t followed today.
KEV J correct m8 loved reading your stories from the past they were the days me and my sister doing great m8 and a know you are good yin 3-1 Moro sinky ps hope you are fine yourself. H A G ken holm belter
It’s not Easy
Nothing is easy.
AfnLovehim.CSC
67.
XAVI leaves Barcelona.
Xavi was the Fulcrum of thee Greatest Side Ever, that I witnessed.
Paul McStay/Xavi – I like ma midfielders.
Incredible Players.
Tom the Stage is yours NOW.
Still would like a Ticket, preferably 2.
KOJO.CSC is what I Believe in.
Wonderfueeeeeel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PNv15x9UJo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsC8RBipwOI
Leave it Oui?
I’m just Outie.
CELTIC
Wan for ma Son.
Hewants to See Celtic Rockin and Absolutely ROLLING.
This place is so FREE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mej5wS7viw
Vigil mass – done
14th May – paid
Let the weekend begin
Delaneys Dunky …… 30 on Newcastle GFS2 FFS !!!
Christ Risen Celtic
I got… NAW
A Bernhard Langer.
best Break EVER
play Close Attention
Good Evening.
Here is something new…
“A Complete Lack Of Imagination” https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2017/04/22/a-complete-lack-of-imagination/
Programme about Freemasonry on Sky 1
Based on the English United Grand Lodge in Covent Garden in London.
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will take Hold.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4eav7dFvc8
Hrvatski Jim on 22nd April 2017 8:03 pm
Programme about Freemasonry on Sky 1
Based on the English United Grand Lodge in Covent Garden in London.
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LMFAO – chi….
GET Right intae them CELTIC., No Mercy – Just as well I won’t be Dani Bher.
I will Join the Cup thingymajig.
Letrs Hope the year is Prescisient.
Just checking emails.
That’s the badges being delivered.
cqnbadges@gmail.com
Anger is an Eneerggggggeeeee
Never ever vote SNP. I’m self centred… Everyone is . The SNP FFS WAKE up
No facking about tomorrow.They’re average and unoriginal.Pump them.
COME ON YOU BHOYS IN GREEN !!!
Its paramount that Rangers win tomorrow. Salvage their season. Focus hun attention on season tickets and Europe and away from King and the courts.
If BR has not already escalated to Celtic PLC about the hun arse shafting which will happen tomorrow then we only have ourselves to blame.
Heroes.
Bobby, James and Brendan… There ar so amny mair CQN heroes.
Rinsing out the Style.
Petec
God is great no?
I think CQN has been swamped by cheap unsolicited advertizing that is making posting more difficult for many.Driving many away or those who cannot be bothered.
Its also insecure.Pity.
attack ATTACK
Here we go.
ImaGINE ME VBESIDE jOBO….
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tIME TO GET fITTER
An Ad Blocker works fine for me, Margaret.
And the Hegelian Dial….. oops haud on another 0800 number…
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