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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` failed-tifo paper `
`their failed tifo `
I asked earlier. What IS this `failed tiffo` ??
JJ
By the way does any one know who the “impartial” hun was in the box with grumbling’ Tom Millar???
Whit’s the goalie doin’ CSC
Talking of `failure` ( well, I was ). One area where I have failed miserably is in seeing Sevco as just another team. My inner happiness re yesterday is evidence of that failure.
JJ
I was chuckling at an Ibrox team having a Docherty, Murphy, Sean and Declan in their side.
I know the first two are bluenoses but I suspect some of the less enlightened ones might be questioning the lineage and the origins of the names!!
Hot Smoked on 12th March 2018 3:14 pm
Talking of `failure` ( well, I was ). One area where I have failed miserably is in seeing Sevco as just another team. My inner happiness re yesterday is evidence of that failure.
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Same flies, different shite.
JJ
Tifo Fail…
https://t.co/Vw3ZeHZpUe
starry plough
Hugh Burns
P.S. the same Hugh Burns who provided the delightful line “We’re in Tom, we’re in” during that fateful night in Niederkorn…
Starry Plough
In fact, just because I like you… here’s a wee treat for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5WkNt9DeIg&edufilter=NULL
Davidopoulos Quick News
Paul67 et al
The Herald today; “Hundreds join Rangers v Celtic march……….”
Shurely that shoulda been “…..Old Firm march…..”
No?
I’m glad I didn’t get my half time wish of Subbing Boyata for Hendry, as a variable would have left us short of defenders after Jozo was elbowed from the game.
I say that even allowing for Dedryk’s disastrous return. We had no other defender to bring on.
The genius was in bringing on Odsonne, instead of a midfielder, which allowed us to sit deeper and employ a long ball to the two Gallic attackers with the telepathic understanding.
Can I ask again, does anyone else see a similarity between Rogic’s goal and Jinky’s in the 1967 title clinching game at Ibrox?
Apologies if I missed any responses.
Thanks Bhoys:))
Hugh “whit’s the goalie darin’ Burns..
Lanark Finest one of the ugliest huns off all time if I remember correctly:))
HH
DAVIDOPOULOS
Why thank you Sir, I’m surprised that cross bar hasn’t turned up on Ebay yet:))
I’ve had Sky sports on since 12 today and not one mention on Celtic pumping Sevco
In fact, in fact, in fact…
Since you’ve all been so well behaved today…fill yer boots…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJi19hrdAm4&edufilter=NULL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c1NAiMulb4&edufilter=NULL
We weren’t brilliant yesterday but we had a brilliant win that will live long in the memory.
They were up for it big time & we gifted them their perfect start. Wee Willie was a disgrace & throughout the game gave every decision to the Huns. Then with over 30 minutes to play we were down to ten. How much adversity can a team face in one game.
Our Bhoys led by a peerless Captain dug out a win, yep their 35 million euro or is it Sterling SuperStar missed an open goal but somehow that just added to the fun as far as I was concerned,
Never understood how Happy Pigs are rolling around in Shit but seeing as I am as happy as them, I’m tempted to give it a try. Well not really.
Hopefully yesterday’s impact and performance, following on from last week’s, will remove any doubt that we should be signing Edouard on a permanent deal in the summer. Even at £6m a bargain in today’s market and he will only get better (and worth a lot more than we’ll pay).
And another…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFaSjmCFsaQ&edufilter=NULL
MIT 3.05pm
:-) yes, I know you tried to “fix” that
The wind ups are worth the LMS admission alone :-)
TBB
Interesting regulation re the picth but the photo of Rugby Park clearly shows that the pitch was narrowed and shortened — presumably with the “board’s” permission?
Or might that be a wee oversight somewhere?
BRTH
BROGAN ROGAN TREVINO AND HOGAN on 12TH MARCH 2018 3:41 PM
Not based on fact but I think the Killie pitch is hired out during the week for 5-a-side like matches. Could the faded lines perhaps have been from the “midweek” pitches?
Corkcelt 3.27pm
Broony was immense yesterday, wonder what BR whispered to him when we went down to 10 men, for me Broony apart from being a total legend is a very clever footballer
As for Boyata he never hid, has been out for weeks but stepped in and played his part for the champions
No failures in our team yesterday for me :-)
Davidopopulous,
Don’t know if I can take much more of those iconic club TV moments, but I’ll try!
Davidopokous
Thanks for the Tiffo link ( and the others have been quite good fun as well :=)) ).
JJ
THE BATTERED BUNNET on 12TH MARCH 2018 2:57 PM
BRTH
No Club shall alter its pitch dimensions for any League Match or Play-Off Match during a Season unless with the prior written consent of the Board.
*just answered the question there, thickson sends an e-mail tae himself.
I am Dedryck Boyata
We are all Dedryck Boyata !!!!
Scape Goats GTF CSC
Davidopopulous and Davidopokous in the space of two posts.
Not complaining…i like them both…equally
BRTH
A couple of possibilities:
1) The pitch was narrowed before the start of the season
2) The club obtained the necessary permission to narrow it last month
Either way, because the pitch is synthetic and the line markings permanent, the former lines are going to be visible unless/until painted out.
What you’re not allowed to do is change the dimensions game to game.
I recall they narrowed it ahead of season 2016/17 when they had a new manager. They’ve changed manager twice since, and it would be no surprise if they altered the pitch with each new manager.
I blame John Kennedy, him and that wee clip board:))))
Scrapegoads CSC
Davidopoulos on 12th March 2018 3:53 pm
Davidopopulous and Davidopokous in the space of two posts.
Not complaining…i like them both…equally
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This is exactly the kind of cultural relativism that’s ruining the country.
Next thing we’ll be hearing from some ‘experts’ that the huns are just as good as Celtic.
Oh wait…
;-)
Gerryfaethebrig on 12th March 2018 3:45 pm
As for Boyata he never hid, has been out for weeks but stepped in and played his part for the champions
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Amazing how forgiving we are of fundamental errors when we win a match by a goal!
Fast forward to a CL pounding or qualification slip up and the tone will be different.
The evidence is all there. BR has recognised this and tried to replace him but Commper has been injured and Hendry presumably seen as too much of a risk to start(which raises more questions about why he was signed).
All I can say is that I am happy that BR recognises the problem at CB but it has to be resolved and a settled partnership found as a matter of priority.
HH
Davidopoulos on 12th March 2018 3:53 pm
Davidopopulous and Davidopokous in the space of two posts.
Not complaining…i like them both…equally
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Crazy
All Brendan did was give Broonie Information.
Who needs Info?
Celtic Beat the Cheat.
BRTH
Sure someone on here said their Killie mate told them it has been like that all season
Trad88 3.57pm
Spot on, if we didn’t win I would be raging with Dedryck but hey-ho we didn’t lose so no grief from me for Boyata :-)
well ghuys that was an eventful Sunday, we sit at the top of the league with 67 points, I’m shortly going out to celebrate my 67th birthday in a great wee Irish restaurant called The Playwright. There will be champagne flowing and Jelly and Ice Cream consumed. Many thanks for the birthday wishes, ah life is good. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Hebcelt
Many happy returns you enjoy your night
Hail Hail
Brendan on the phone to whatever that programme is that Packy and Wullie Miller do…
https://youtu.be/HHu6mGMo0CA