With one game to play before the split, Hearts are safe in the top half of the table, but only due to a vastly better goal difference than Livingston. The real fight for the top six is between St Mirren (44 points), Hibs (43) and Livi (42).
The relegation fight is just as tight between Dundee United (28), Kilmarnock (28) and Ross County (27). St Johnstone are also feeling the pressure (32). There was a bit of chat earlier this week about the SPFL being uncompetitive. Granted, it spans teams from the Champions League and those from towns with a population of 6,000, but Celtic are fully motived, while Aberdeen are packing them in, having only recently moved into third place.
Hearts occupy the final European slot, one point ahead of St Mirren and two ahead of Hibs. If you were to design a perfectly competitive league in a small country that can span from the Champions down, you would be pushed to do a better job than this Premiership. Maybe those complaining would feel different if someone else was 12 points clear at the top.
Today, we meet Paddy McLaughlin, one of the Road to Seville cyclists, who set off from Celtic Park next month, aiming to arrive in Seville for the 20th anniversary of our Uefa Cup Final there. As you’ll see, Paddy is already familiar with the Spanish sunshine. I hope you enjoy his interview. You can support the incredible work they do in our name here. Thank you.
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Hot Smoked
That was my reaction as well. 😂
More great news for Sevco that the course case over their previous strip is continuing. Another bill due to hit?
After the need for their recent share issue, the good times continue to roll.
BIGRAILROADBLUES on 20TH APRIL 2023 5:44 PM
But there is an excuse for you :-)))
Hot Smoked
Damned impertinence. 😂
Paul67 et al
The major problem with our league is that it is essentially an ‘Old Firm’ construct. It is essentially four Old Firm matches plus add ons. Now, if that means we also have to play Kilmarnock, Livingstone and, previously, Hamilton Accies four times, some on cheap plastic pitches, then that is the price we have to pay. That and Sunday lunchtime kick-offs up in Dingwall. Will be like this until at least 2029, the result of a shameful deal, which mortgaged Scottish football’s future. This is what is known as dancing to the Big Pete Beat. Our host a supporting act. Next season will be more of the same, Celtic dominant but nobody else progressing on or off the field. And that includes Aberdeen, oil capital of Europe for over forty years, who have had more planning applications for a new stadium than Celtic have put in for Almore’s Cafe. No no no. We need to bring more teams, and more importantly more young players into the league, (see the early benefits of and to the Celtic B Team playing at a better level) and a total ban on Sunday football.
Then again as Paul67 stated in reaction to the latest and longest TV deal, it’s the only show in town.
Greenpinata.
I do say so Gp.in reply to your own ‘unashamed political post.Dont go all bottom lip if you get a reply.i don’t bring politics here I reply. Keep it Celtic
HH
AN TEARMANN on 20TH APRIL 2023 6:31 PM
Good mhan was gonna reply but …nah not worth it!
This is a cellic site
Coneybhoy earlier.
Cheers.
We watched St Mirren 1 Celtic 5 in O’Gilins previously … but it was Sky coverage.
Hoping it has access to Celtic TV or is otherwise an … ahem …. imaginative enterprise.
League competitivness.
The league is less competitive because the big city clubs I.e. heart, hibs and dundee united have all underachiever for the past 40 years. Hibs and hearts built 20k stadiums when 15k attended, Aberdeen looking at building a stadium for 17k when attendance is about that right now. Celtic built a stadium for 60k when 30k attended, spot the difference!!!
The spfl clubs would prefer 4 home games against celtic and sevco than play them less with greater opportunity to challenge, why? Those clubs want the money from t.v rather than actually trying to grow their own and basing it on being better. It is simply awful.
Scotland has one of the poorest young players breaking into first team football compared to most of Europe, why? Because clubs would rather sign proven shite than give kids a chance and actually spend their budget on some quality player.
We allow astrograss pitches in our top flight.
We praise team that spent the whole game defending and low blocking attacking teams.
If clubs wanna see change they should focus on what they can do rather than moan about what celtic do.
A bang on the ear maybe
Or replaced a stadium with a capacity of 60,000 with a more modern version
with a capacity of er 61,000
builditandtheywillcomecsc
Fiorentina 0 Poznan 3
4-4 on agg,73 minutes
Potentially silly question but here goes?
Why is it being called a “cash boost”?
No actual dosh is coming in.
Two guys owed £750k have agreed to swap the debt for 3 million small pieces of paper (not £20 notes).
Confetti FC
Bb
Just watched it. THE Fiorentina through
Reminded me of the Stuttgart game in 2003. I was on the company bus back from Bristol to Derby and checking my phone(score alerts only). The top guru , mega brain guy with me was more interested than i thought. Don’t judge a page!
I got off in town centre and sprinted to the CSC. Stressful last 30. Needed some pints
Tee, hee, looks like the Huns are being dragged through the courts by someone looking for a short £10m😂
As I said when Park suddenly resigned – follow the money.
‘Administrators of a sportswear brand are proceeding with a multi-million pound legal claim against Rangers following a kit sales dispute.’ BBC
don’t understand the ins and outs put can’t be good for thems
Sorry – don’t judge a book!
The Rangers are a very good team is what we continually read & here from media commentators. Just how good are Celtic if they are rated this highly?
The media wouldn’t say it though.
Can anyone add context to the below article, taken from Glasgow Live. Nobody seems to he reporting what offence he is wanted for. No surprise there anyway:
Glasgow police release CCTV of man after ‘culpable and reckless conduct’ at Rangers v Celtic match
Officers are looking to speak with the man pictured in connection with culpable and reckless conduct that took place at the Rangers v Celtic match at Ibrox in January.
Police are looking to speak with the man pictured (Image: Police Scotland)
Police have released the image of a man following an incident at the Rangers v Celtic match at Ibrox in January.
Officers are looking to speak with the man in connection with an incident of culpable and reckless conduct that unfolded on January 2.
The man is described as aged between mid to late 40s with short, dark-brown hair. He was wearing a blue Stone Island jacket, black leather gloves, and a checked scarf around his
Police Constable Daniel Brady, Greater Glasgow Division, said: “We would urge this male or anyone who knows him to please make contact with us. I would also ask anyone who witnessed what happened, or anyone with information relating to the incident, to please speak to officers via 101, quoting reference 0922 of 2 January, 2023
AT,
This blogs strength has always been its diversity.
However if you say so.
Those posters claiming the Huns are being pursued for millions must be wrong because I just watched the BBC Scotland news at 6:30 pm and there was no mention of that.
Aurora
I felt the same
I assume he was a missile chucker who injured one of our 700(videos online)
I see it as a positive from plod
MN Celt,
I am a former Cumbernauld / Condorrat man. Our Lady’s High early to mid 80s. Always went but only occasionally on buses. Could our paths have met? My moniker reflect my name,, born 69 and lived in Kyle Road till early 20s.
Hot Smoked – they’re probably waiting to be briefed on how to spin it.
The article on the website deals in facts i.e it looks like a cut a paste job from a court reporter.
GP
Not really. Mostly forced out by those who are determined to force it out
Most people argue and let it go
Some spend months or in some cases, years, forcing people out.
I gave hauners to Macjay, TonyDonnelly, Ernie, Canamalar, Madmitch but to no avail
Fair play to Tom McLaughin , he took dog’s abuse from certain posters when he was in Oz but came back stronger than ever😎
Everyone on here has to remember that we are all people (not just Celtic fans) and online abuse hurts
Maguire, £200,000 a week…
BIGBHOY
Terrible news of your son’s passing.
Rest in peace Michael.
Coneybhoy,
This site has never been an echo chamber. We have discussed topics such as moon landings to cheese on toast. We have discussed evey political aspect under the sun.
It is patently obvious there is a cancel culture afoot .
90% of my posts is about Celtic. I get absolutely zero response. Not that I give a monkeys
However just about every single post I make on the remaining 10% guarantees a response from the usual suspects.
They will not cancel me and I hope you are of the same mind.
Cheers and HH.
Aurora
I felt the same
I assume he was a missile chucker who injured one of our 700(videos online)
I see it as a positive from plod
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Why would they ask witnesses to call a confidential hotline without suppling information on what people are suppose to have witnessed.
Aurora
I know, it is weird bit i had low expectations of any police involvement so hopefully positive
GP
Keep on keepin on
https://youtu.be/SibgDQWU85g
AURIRABOREALIS79
Why would they ask witnesses to call a confidential hotline without suppling information on what people are suppose to have witnessed.
They’re not asking for witnesses to a specific crime. They’re asking for people who recognise the man to give them a name and address.
CONEYBHOY
Thanks for your kind words of support.
Evening all.
Just a wee nip into the blog then I’m off.
The potential £9.3 million court case facing Old Firm FC. any thoughts that how will impact on ‘Bow bells’ Michael and his I’ve seen my budget for next seasons and all I need are 4 or 5 upgrades to overcome Celtic, I can do it on a budget.
Michael, I need my hedge cut.
https://youtu.be/77_IEOPAt0U
Nite all
Has David de Gea been messing about with Robbie Savage’s missus?
Great goal Declan Rice
@Tom McLaughlin
, said: “We would urge this male or anyone who knows him to please make contact with us. I would also ask anyone who witnessed what happened, or anyone with information relating to the incident, to please speak to officers via 101, quoting reference 0922
AURORABOREALIS79 on 20TH APRIL 2023 9:36 PM
@Tom McLaughlin
, said: “We would urge this male or anyone who knows him to please make contact with us. I would also ask anyone who witnessed what happened, or anyone with information relating to the incident, to please speak to officers via 101, quoting reference 0922
*nae chance ludge fc will make sure of that