Scott Bain had little chance with either Newco goal yesterday, but made several flawless interventions in in the game: diving out from his goal to hold a cross in the first half, saving when the hopeless Morelos was clean through on him, grasping a free kick just under his crossbar and punching the ball out of play.
His game will most be remembered for the added time save from Windass before he collected the ball off the post when Morelos showed all the composure of Ibrox strikers before him, like Sebo and van Vossen.
Jozo Simunovic scarcely broke sweat before his 57th minute red card. There could have been an earlier red for a two footed lunge on Tom Rogic, and I don’t believe there was intent behind Jozo’s action, but it was a red card.
‘What happened to Dedryck?’ remains an open question. The Belgian international picked himself up from a bomb scare first season to become an integral part of the Invincibles, but after gifting possession for the opening Newco goal, and being turned by Morelos at the second, he will have been the most relieved man in Glasgow at full time yesterday.
Tom Rogic’s goal was incredible, not only the quality of the 27-yard strike, but the way he created the opening for himself. No one else in the Scottish game could have scored that goal. Some players hide when they are a goal down in a hostile environment, Tom stepped up when we needed it.
Moussa Dembele scored one, got an assist and led the line well. His goal exposed some inept defending. A Scott Bain pass to Scott Brown allowed the captain to launch a long ball with his first touch, Moussa controlled with his head before lobbing the keeper.
This goal came after a period of intense Celtic pressure on the Newco goal, which forced eight corners but didn’t create the breakthrough. When Newco pressed forward they lost concentration.
Like Rogic, Moussa is a player who comes alive on big stage.
With 25% of the game remaining, the scores level and being a man down, Brendan Rodgers swapped a midfielder for a striker. Without a right back on the park, I didn’t expect Forrest to be sacrificed, but it was a ballsy, match winning, play.
Odsonne Eduard didn’t hang around. 100 seconds after taking to the field, he scored what proved to be the winner. Think back for a moment to the occasions Brendan played Odsonne with Moussa and Leigh Griffiths on the bench. It was clear Odsonne was still learning his craft, but without those development opportunities he would not have been yesterday’s match winner.
The final drama was provided by Windass’ shot, Bain’s save and that miss from Morelos. The ball sat perfectly for the striker four yards out, but as we so often see from one footed players, what was an easy tap-in with his left foot, bounced off the outside of his right boot in the wrong direction.
All he needed to do was hold his left foot against the ball to equalise. How do players get to that level so reluctant to use their weaker foot?
Twice coming from behind, then scoring a winner with 10 men, is a memorable way to win any game. At Ibrox, it was delicious. Newco collapsed like a pack of cards, at home, with a man advantage. They continue to find innovative ways to traumatise themselves.
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Southampton sack their manager. Guess who just picked them for LMS?
BMCUWP….wiz it an idiot….based on their recent results….;-))))
Matt…..yesterday….gonna be controversial….was the link….Moreorloss’ mother is a banjo playing coo ;-))))
FTSFA
H.H.
BestguessCSC
MIT
How are you keeping my friend, long time no contact. Read all about your lovely wee dug. BP, we now have: 3 rescue cats, a rescue border collie and the newest arrival, Spud, a rescue Jack Russell from Aberdeen who was being used for dog baiting. He arrived in December and is approx 2 yrs old. Absolutely terrified when he arrived here at 9.00 pm on a Sunday night, rules the friggin roost now. My 11 yr old border collie bitch has had a new lease of life. Add that lot to rescue hens from a battery farm, and you have the complete picture. Oh, forgot to mention our pet ram, Yoda, who we lambed 3 yrs ago, one of twins and was rejected. He was brought up in our kitchen with the dugs. He thinks he is one now. Lol. That’s you all up to date now. HH
Weefrs,
CIGALSPORFAVOR
Congratulations on the new arrival !
Ffs…fat Fingers…..alliteration…..;-)))
Weefra….sounds like you’ve got a new lease….jist like MIT….getting jealous ;-))))
FTSFA
H.H.
Two things on TV just now.
Sir Ian wood what an impressive man.
The tribute of the barra pipe band for their girl lost.
Both worth a watch.
CIGALSPORFAVOR
Great news
HH
After all the excitement yesterday, I can’t wait for our next game against Sevco at Ibrox Park or Three Points Park as it is now known to supporters of Celtic and Hibs.
THELURKINTIM
It’s amazing how much happiness a wee dug like Spud can bring into a home. We just love all of them to bits, and brilliant to know that no more harm will come to him. :-))) BMCUW knows all about the impact the wee dug has had on this home. :-))) HH
CIGALSPORFAVOR-welcome to the best wee club in the world granda:-))
Missile throwing returned to the football on sat……seems BR had to dodge a cup of juice from the stand celebrating first goal…..more objects were to follow as he took off to celebrate the 3rd going in…..worst of all the poor goalie Scott Bain had to dodge a hail of missiles throughout the game…what an introduction for the poor guy……so it says in The Times not the BFDJ one…….could be the missiles have replaced the bile they spout.
https://twitter.com/celticok/status/973308935032721410?s=21
Weefra
I had considered a rescue, but with the practice, I didn’t think it would be fair; I didn’t think I would have the time dogs like that need.
But I am always pleased to hear of people, like you and TET, who can provide them good homes
CIGALSPORFAVOR
Being a grandpa is a woderful experience. Make the best of it for as long as you can. Congratulations. HH
MIT
No need to go for rescue dogs, as long as people look after and enjoy their pets the better the animal world will be. :-)))
Topkat
No, the bile has been suplimented by the missiles, they know nothing will be done about it, batteries ffs were thrown at The Griff and Broonie et all the last time we played there, premeditated, has to be, why else take batteries to a football match, yet not a peep, had that been at Celtic Park there would be another summit.
HH
TET
Spot on kiddo. How you doin’? :-)) HH
Cot time. Night Night Timland. HH
WeeFra
OK thanks, still trying to give up the bad habits and failing :-)
You take care.
HH
Sleep well Timland
TET
:-))) HH
Ooouuuccchhh Marspapa….like I sed…..body hack….how else can u explain that LSM choice…..;-))
BoooooooooCSC
H.H.
LMS….spelling is getting worser…..;-))
SIGW
acronymsCSC
H.H.
TET
My life is too quiet at the moment … I think I need a few new habits to get things interesting.
:)
Evening All.
Just in from the usual Monday night out with my local Celtic supporting pals.
I have listened to the Rangers TV commentary and heard the much discussed phrase “What’s the goalie daein Tom?”
As a result, I can’t get this out of my mind!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSNSTerj2Kc
Wonder if it could catch on?
BRTH
whits the goalie deain?
KTF
CIGALASPORFAVOR on 12TH MARCH 2018 8:58 PM
Congrats and welcome to the club.
Are they comin’ yet?
THELURKINTIM
I want to get unvolved in the charity aspect but cant be arsed doing it every week so i picked Rangers and my second choice is Motherwell …it was going to be the first 2 teams Celtic played .
I’ ve done my bit , i shall now leave it to the guys that have a clue :)))
BRTH
I kid you not !!
I do work for a couple of Orange lodge members (man and wife)
They sing the words (short version)
” last night oor Sammy was making a bomb ooo ee chirpy chirpy cheep cheep”
“Woke up this morning and the Chapel was gone , ooo eee chirpy …etc etc .
Ach , its just a wee laugh so it is…they are in their 70s.
Ach well we will end with a wee love song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=429PaSejZCE
Just watched the game at doomdome back. Ross the Tory hun loyalist was very vociferous in his shout to get Jozo off. Never seen this before in any match. Thought this strange
A hun wi a flag indeed. Thought wee Willie gave them every 50/50 too. Surprised Tom was not sent off when he scored and accidently crocked Bates. Would not have surprised me. We need to score many goals at Hampden in semi to win.
HH
hebcelt on 12th March 2018 9:11 pm
As I posted earlier out for birthday meal tonight, ordered dessert “Playwright Apple Special” Green apple made of jelly filled with coconut ice cream !!!!!!! you could’nt make it up, end to a perfect weekend.hail hail Hebcelt
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If you are still around Torremollinos on 17th, the St Particks Day shenanigans are in the square from 12 to 6.
Marspapa….is that b4 or rafter you buy back yet yer history…..;-))))
H.H.
Unloved…..;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
Thanks for all the congrats guys.Proud to be a grandpa and finally accepted into the “clique”!!
Release the Squirrels….;-))))
H.H.
I’ve been running the possible scenarios as to the likelihood of us clinching the title v them in the first match post split. Don’t need to post the numbers, you can quickly review the possibilities yourself. Let’s just say though there’s a better than 50/50 chance it’ll be on.
Therefore there’s an even better chance it won’t happen. You can bet your life someone within the SPL will have run the same numbers and decided they’re not having it. No chance.
So: if it plays out that we are looking to be 10 or 12 points ahead as we move to the split, therefore able to finish it at CP, look to the final match to them to be shifted to the 3rd or 4th post split game. A dead rubber.
Ah but how will they be able to justify this break from the tradition of making it the first post split match I hear you ask?
I’m a gambling man so I’d go odds on it’ll be;
“We are acting on the advice of police Scotland “
Ach maybe I’m just an old cynic? Yes?