After an ominous start, Celtic coped well with PSG’s superstars before they retired at halftime. The midfield, in particular, looked effective. Mohamed Elyounoussi, Callum McGregor and Olivier Ntcham were always comfortable. The latter must be wondering, what more for a regular starting place? I would not know how to answer that question.
The first half goals were irritating as inattentiveness contributed to them, taking the shine off what I thought was a really good demonstration of why we should play three at the back. I know the club are busy with recruitment targets, but the shape of the team Neil Lennon wants to play will feed into details, like how many central defenders we need. At least two, I suggest. Nir Bitton does well, especially in possession, but his instincts are not those of a central defender.
It was great to see Tom Rogic back and looking the part. We missed his presence in midfield for much of 2019, to the extent that my expectations of him have lowered. It will be interesting to see how his fitness builds from this point onwards.
Hamilton Accies a week on Sunday will be a different challenge, alas.
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POG
You’re all heart, lol.
H.H. Mick
Just reading that Beram Kayal is available on a free, 32 years old
knows the Celtic way.
Would he be a good back up?
After all Broony is 35.
Embdy?
H.H. Mick
Good morning all from the Star Bar.
My wife was hassling me to cut the grass this week
she said “for god’s sake it’s up to the window sill now!”
I said “I think the guy on the ground floor should have a go first”
G’day BRB.
H.H. Mick
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 24TH JULY 2020 9:20 AM
M and I heading to Derry 3rd August for a few days, we will just miss your Dad. He is staying in the same digs as us, mind get him to put a good word in for us with S when he gets there.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
CONEYBHOY’
Ha..Ha Sod it.
H.H Mick
Cheers Mick. No sign of that damned elusive handsome hun yet?😂
http://www.celticfc.net/news/18349
The champions return to Paradise with pre-season double-header
By: Newsroom Staff on 24 Jul, 2020 11:01
CELTIC return to Paradise for two pre-season friendly matches against Ross County this Sunday, July 26 (KO: 1pm) and Hibernian on Monday, July 27 (KO: 1.30pm).
Neil Lennon’s side will use these two games as further preparation ahead of the start of the Premiership season, when the Scottish champions face Hamilton at home on Sunday, August 2.
The Hoops have already played three tough games in France this month, against Nice, Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain, and on Sunday they take on the Highland side. The following day, Jack Ross’ Hibernian team will be the visitors to Paradise.
Both of these games, against Ross County on Sunday and Hibernian on Monday, will be played behind closed doors and supporters are urged NOT to come to the stadium.
Both matches will also be test games for the ‘Pass To Paradise’, the virtual element of the 2020/21 season ticket, and season ticket holders will be able to watch the games at home and cheer on the Bhoys.
Sorry, thought I was posting the detail rather than just link
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Jul, 2020 11:01
CELTIC return to Paradise for two pre-season friendly matches against Ross County this Sunday, July 26 (KO: 1pm) and Hibernian on Monday, July 27 (KO: 1.30pm).
Neil Lennon’s side will use these two games as further preparation ahead of the start of the Premiership season, when the Scottish champions face Hamilton at home on Sunday, August 2.
The Hoops have already played three tough games in France this month, against Nice, Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain, and on Sunday they take on the Highland side. The following day, Jack Ross’ Hibernian team will be the visitors to Paradise.
Both of these games, against Ross County on Sunday and Hibernian on Monday, will be played behind closed doors and supporters are urged NOT to come to the stadium.
Both matches will also be test games for the ‘Pass To Paradise’, the virtual element of the 2020/21 season ticket, and season ticket holders will be able to watch the games at home and cheer on the Bhoys.
The games are in addition to the matches included as part of the 2020/21 Season Ticket offering and provides an opportunity for the club and season ticket holders alike to get used to the virtual services element ahead of the new season starting.
Every Season Ticket holder will be sent their individual Pass to Paradise username and password so you can login and watch every minute of the action as the Bhoys make their long awaited return to Celtic Park.
We are doing our best to make the ‘Pass to Paradise’ as easy as possible for you to access and use, however, we are asking you to bear with us as we launch the platform. We will have a technical support team in place to help with any enquiries you may have. Details on how to contact the team will be included with your login details.
The login process for these matches will be the same for any future fixtures, so we would ask all Season Ticket holders to join us for these fixtures to validate your login credentials and test your use of the services to make sure you are fully up and running before the Champions kick-off their 2020/21 season against Hamilton.
As this is a new way to watch the Champions, here are the answers to some of the key questions you may have.
Season Ticket holders will receive an email or letter from the club arriving this week (depending on the contact information we have for you) with your Pass to Paradise username and password.
We cannot wait for football to return to Paradise, and we wish we could have you here with us – until we can do so, we are committed to doing our very best to bring Paradise to you.
BRB
It’s my holy grail, but no chance in this environment.
Meant to ask a few times, is the aul plaza ballroom still there ?
and the fountain in the middle of the floor ?
remember dancing about it a few times to the big band sound.
And must admit, in it a couple of times, much to my shame.
H.H. Mick
Mick, Plaza is now flats with a wee bit of the frontage remaining. Looks ghastly. Plaza war cry- grab a granny!! I’m older than most of the grannies now. 😳
MM – From earlier I was half kidding, well 10%, ok 1%.😂🍺😂🍺
BRRB – ya lucky man you… I am off out with the good lady for a 1.30pm lunch date at Coast at Loanbank.
Any if you Greenock or Port bhoys know it? Been it?
I thought I better take her out after being me being off for 2 weeks and me being in pub quite a lot and her not.🍻
No alcohol though as I am driving☹☹☹
HH
D :)
BRB
Always wondered why the.. ahem..older women had their message
bags beside them, full of tatties, carrots, celery etc. beside them on
the dance floor.
At the very least , you got a good feed. lol.
H.H. Mick
Mick. 😂😂😂😂
David, you are spoiling that girl. Make her drive. 🤣🤣
Found the answer this morning to my own query about away goals in the single tie uefa qualifiers – no, away goals are not decisive in the event of a drawn game.
From Champions League Regulations 20201/2021, Article 14 Match System – Qualifying Phase is where we arrive. 14.01 deals with the preliminary round.
14.02 All other qualifying matches are played on a single-leg basis. If the score is equal at the end of normal playing time, two 15-minute periods of extra time are played. If one of the teams scores more goals than the other during extra time, that team is declared the winner. If the score is still equal after extra time, the winner is determined by kicks from the penalty mark. The provisions of Paragraph 20.01 do not apply.
(Article 20 Away goals rule, extra time and kicks from the penalty mark
20.01 For matches played under the knockout system, if the two teams involved in a tie score the same number of goals over the two legs, the team which scores more away goals qualifies for the next stage.)
Bring on the Accies. Draw for the 1st and 2nd round qualifiers is 9/10 August.
MELBOURNE MICK on 24TH JULY 2020 10:51 AM
Thing is, I think Kayal would want to play.
I’d happily have him back but he’d be competing for a place with Soro, Brown and Bitton. Crowded field.
Our priority should be finding a goalkeeper, winger, and some defenders.
POG/MM/BIG JIMMY
Thanks for the good wishes bhoys. Birthday now over and will be attacking the various gins over the weekend.
GENE I’m afraid no promises made or expected just got to drive for a living so no midweek drinking.
POG/BIG JIMMY
I hope you 2 bhoys make a full recovery.
POG That weight loss is fantastic if you have any extra saches let me know and I’ll pop round and get them. I could be doing with shedding a few pounds myself.
BIG JIMMY try and cut it back to the one gallon instead of the usual two.
MM
Not been up by the plazza for a while but I think the building is still there.
Went to the plazza for a works night out the wee lassie I lumbered had to stand on the stairs outside so I could kiss her. The wife to be worked with us but wasn’t there. When she heard about it at work that made her hurry up to make her move. She’s been regretting it ever since.😊😊😊
Finally PARK ROAD 67 the long post is your fault.
KEEP THE FAITH
TIMALOY29
Yes, can see that, though Soro unproven, Broony can’t last forever,
Bitton, yes , maybe , but with Beram you know what you’re getting.
H.H. Mick
BRRB – she doesn’t drive and my car is my real baby.🚘
HH
D :)
David. I despair of you young fellas nowadays. Get a bus! 🤣🤣
DAVID 66
Take it your good lady doesn’t ever read these pages looool.
H.H. Mick
new article posted.
If Southampton are looking for around 5 -6 million for Big Frazer,sorry,I would rather we spent the money on Barkas.A lot younger,equally as impressive,,and probably a good bit cheaper in wages.Also with a re-sale value.Get that tied up,then we can look for a ready to play striker.Even a season loan.
Hun forums blaming companies who do the testing are at fault for not doing the tests on time. Their lack of self awareness never fails to amaze me, testing not disclosed so play anyway😱
Hail Hail