It is a classic fallacy of Scottish football. No sooner does someone utter that a team’s second 11 could win the league, they are brought down to earth. Ninth placed Motherwell failed to take anything from Celtic Park on Saturday, but the champions were well below par for the second successive game.
If we were at the Plastic Pasta Stadium in Livingston, or bumpy Tannadice, the blame would immediately go to the surface, but even though Celtic Park looked immaculate, our passing was poorly executed.
Ange Postecoglou has already pondered this problem this season. Three of our four opening league fixtures were punctuated by periods of poor passing: Aberdeen, Ross County and Hearts. The system then caught fire against Dundee United, Ross County in the League Cup, Newco and for 50 minutes against Real Madrid.
There were periods of worry in the game against Shakhtar Donetsk that, remarkably, St Mirren were able to make more of. Motherwell may well have watched and learned. Wednesday will inevitably inject change into Celtic veins. There will be more space in advanced position and let’s hope any sense of casualness will evaporate.
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Ignore above. I have just Googled and, apparently ,it is a trial agreed with both Clubs.
Seems a daft one to me.
RIP Andrew/ Neustadt
echoing some thoughts from others, yir man Neustadt brought a Braw positivity to this place, always proud of our team and achievement,s real supporting while not being able to attend in person,
not for him panic over a mere results, no hyperbole of a poor performance from a player, or indeed a disaster of a season a year and a half ago he didnt throw the scarff on the park. nope , lets count everything we have and be happy for the memories it made. Braw just in a name title gave me a wee chuckle, and then in usage in each posting.
I never met him, but wish i had,
rest in peace.
Condolences to the friends and family of Neustadt Braw. He was a beacon of positivity on this site and his pithy contributions will be sorely missed.
Not braw…
Saint Stivs on 3rd October 2022 5:04 pm
RIP Andrew/ Neustadt
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I agree with these sentiments.
I might look in later, but I see that the social influencers are in full swing and I am too dim to cope.
🥺
HS
True about Calmac no doubt about it.
HH
Phil
R.I.P. Andrew Griffin. Always enjoyable reading his posts,
Thank you“Neustadl Braw”
Thoughts & prayers with family
Shocked reading the sad news about Neustadt Braw ( Andrew Griffin )
I remember reading a while back that he had health issues, but I didn’t realise how serious.
RIP Andrew, you will be sorely missed on here. Condolences to all his friends and family.
A sad day for the blog. YNWA.
RIP Neustadt Braw (Andrew Griffin)
RIP Braw
The smile sends her love
YNWA
Hi Bhoys
Andrew Griffin RIP you were an awfy BRAW BHOY.
Condolences to Andrew’s family and friends.
KEEP THE FAITH
SAINT STIVS on 3RD OCTOBER 2022 5:04 PM
Well said.
HH!
Very sad news about Andrew Griffin. Really enjoyed his posts. I even started using his “awfy braw” in everyday conversation:) Thinking of his family and friends at this sad time.
An awfy braw Celt who will be missed.
Like most just knew Neustadt Braw as a Poster here,
He just had a lovely gentle quirky style, a ghuy you would enjoy having a pint with.
This place is the poorer for his passing.
May Andrew Rest in Peace, Condolences to his family & friends,
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
Best wishes to all friends and family of Neustadt Braw
May he Rest In Peace
Eternal Light Shine Upon Neustadt, may he Rest in Peace.
Papa John.
RIP Neustadt Braw
Rest In Peace Andy Griffin Neustadt Braw. Will miss your braw posts and the positivity your brought to this blog. Thoughts with your family and friends who have lost a great man.
Neustadt Braw was always a poster I looked forward to reading. Warm, gentle and humourous every time. A beacon on this blog. How he will be missed.
If it is of any tiny consolation to his family and friends, I offer my sincere condolences. May he rest in peace.
Not a braw day today.
RIP braw
RIP Neustadt Braw.
My concern is that the team looks exhausted.
Their legs and lungs appear to have gone .
TT
RIP Neustadt Braw.
Shocked to read that you have passed,
Condolences to the loved ones and friends that you have left behind.
TT
Sending Love to all of Neustadt Braw’s loved ones.💚💚
He could be replied to be friendly and welcoming, to all.
Sad news, indeed.
Hot Smoked. 4.58.
There is a rationale behind it.
They are testing to establish if attendances hold up or, indeed, increase.
When the new Sky deal comes in, clubs will be allowed to select a few of their home games, for PPV, as long as Sky aren’t showing it live.
They aren’t allowed to screen it, on Saturday afternoon, as per current UK rules.
So if Saturday tea time works, attendance wise, they could put it on PPV too, a potential win/win, financially.
Neustadt Braw was one of those posters you’d love to meet. Exchanged several posts with him and he was always cheerful. I loved his ‘smiley emoji thing’ at the end of his posts.
Ar dheis láimh Dhé go raibh anam uasal Andy Griffin.
Evening all.
Just logged on and catching up on todays posts.
Really sad to hear of the passing of Andrew (Neustadt Braw) Griffin. I always enjoyed his posts.
Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Rest In Peace Andrew.
🙏 R.I.P. Andrew Griffin 🙏
Condolences to his loved ones
☘️ YNWA ☘️
Rest in Peace Neustadt Braw ,sincere condolences to Andrew’s friends and family.
JIMMYNOTPAUL on 3RD OCTOBER 2022 7:43 PM
Thanks for that.
A wee bit breathing space for Brendan Rodgers?
Three quick goals against Notts Forest give Leicester a 3-0 half time lead.
RIP Andrew.
On a happier note its great to see Papa John make a rare appearance! Long time no speak pal. I hope you’re well?
BB1967 still in the the Land of the Living, Nae Hair, Nae Teeth, Nae Memory. However still making my Pilgrimage to the Holy Ground by way of the Kirkie CS Bus 76 next month still a BHOY at Heart.
Awerabest PJ
GG
I think forest signed over 16 new players
My thoughts and best wishes to Andrew Griffin “Neustadl Braw” and his family. He was a good poster and a kind person.
Today has not been “Braw” at all
HH
CRC
Apologies for the typo “Neustadt Braw “
Rest In Peace Neustadt Braw.Condolences to Family and friends.
Scullybhoy:Re books.Tomorrow?
Bhoyjoebelfast on 3rd October 2022 9:43 pm
Rest In Peace Neustadt Braw.Condolences to Family and friends.
Scullybhoy:Re books.Tomorrow?
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JOE
I can try and get to Belfast for 1:00 ish – I get the bus (free bus pass) and will hope to get to Culturlann for between 1:00 and 1:30 – if that suits? If not, Thursday is a cert as I am on at 9:00 – 9:50 and then free until 11:00. Then Mass 12:00 – 12:50 and free until 4;00.
So something will suit?
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