The game was only 42 seconds old when Peterhead’s David Ross was sent clean through on Lukasz Zaluska after some excellent approach play but the Celtic keeper was alert enough to collect the ball and prevent the home team’s only chance of the game. Anthony Stokes scored a hat trick and had a further two goals disallowed for offside as Celtic progressed into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.
Stokes looked most likely to score from the off. Samaras fed the Irishman on 14 minutes but his shot was blocked. Ki then played a forward pass inside the Peterhead right back to the overlapping Cha. Cha’s cutback found Stokes, who leaned back in the act of shooting and fired over. Just before the half hour mark Charlie Mulgrew passed a corner on the deck to Ki, who took a touch and shot against the crossbar from the edge of the D. Keeper Jarvie then saved well from a Mulgrew free kick.
Celtic opened the scoring on 35 minutes with a classic Centenary goal when Paddy McCourt swivelled in the centre of the field before playing a forward ball for Samaras to run onto. The Greek striker reached the ball inside the 18-yard-box and squared with his first touch to Stokes who knocked the ball into an empty net.
Shortly before half time Samaras carried the ball 80 yards before crossing for Stokes who finished well inside the 6-yard-box but he was flagged for offside.
Stokes second came on 57 minutes when Emilio Izaguirre dribbled into the box before playing a smart 1-2-3 with Stokes, who found what looked like an impossible space inside Jarvie’s right hand post.
Stokes was now on fire and could have added a third a moment later when he controlled a Mulgrew corner inside the ball but pulled his shot wide from 6 yards. The striker completed his hat trick on 82 minutes a few seconds after substitute Dylan McGeough entered the field and dribbled into the box. The ball was cleared to Wanyama to pushed it right to Brown who then sent it onto Stokes who made no mistake.
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Bed time bhoys.
Take care and god bless
HH
KTF
Margaret McGill,
Nothing about getting a grip.
Had we lost at Motherwell and Kilmarnock Lennon was history.
Alex Ferguson knows that only too well.
Kojo
“Brammerhood” is truly a most excellent word.
Let’s hope Dylan and a few others achieve this state sharpish.
For our need is great and our enemies many.
pigalle
TET
I’ll give you this – Paddy mcCourt can play like a world class player…for about 90 secondes out of 90 mins..
World Class players do it for 90 mins in most of the games they play.
I don’t think McCourt is technically brilliant but he has enormous natural talent…I’m genuinely at a loss as to why it only comes out in small doses so infrequently.
On his game he oozes class but mostly he’s not on his game.
Oh I’ve logged on and it’s the Paddy McCourt debate.
Paddy is a very very very tallented player if you look at his individual skill
but in my opinion you sacrifice a hell of a lot when he’s played.
I wouldn’t play paddy because I prefer balance, grit and tempo in the side
Tictalker talking tic.
Goodnight Exiled Tim.
God bless ye.
THE EXILED TIM says:
9 January, 2012 at 00:39
ok
The Derry Pele is the one
no need to worry against the hun
The Derry pele is the berries
away from home against the jerries
Even though he is a tim
Celtic should get shot o’him!
…awe come on..made it up in one minute..what do you expect?
Singing Detective -no.Maybe an odd one.
Its irrelevant anyway
Cults
Aye ok, I have seen Paddy from an early age, had a season ticket for years in Ireland and Paddy was the star, he got his dream move and has worked his baws off, different managers have differing opinions about players, I honestly believe if Paddy was playing in england, Spain. Italy where he would be protected, he would be up there, I have met him many times, I have got drunk with him a few times, that si sad to say, but it’s true.
I also believe that he has cleaned his act up since he has been at Celtic, I would give him another chance to prove himself, when was the last time he didn’t give his all for us.
Deffo have to go to bed now.
If you have any info for the young fella I would much appriceate it, he will be in sectarianland next week.
The problem with having Broonie on the right flank is that it prevents Young Forrest from playing on the right wing..and he is much more effective playing on that side.
Broonie,on the other,is not as effective as Joe or Victor,when deployed in the central midfield role.
However,if we ever get Commons fit again,playing up the left,Broonie is a certain starter.
However,if this Lustig chap is the real deal at right back,we could push Matthews up the right flank..I would be disgusted if he was sold.
Get Jordan Rhodes,even if he costs £7M.
He reminds me of the young Gary Lineker,in his Leicester days,except that he is also deadly in the air.Sell Ki ,if we need to fund his acquisition.
And that would complete the business for this transfer window.
No more waifs and strays..
No more projects at this time…
Missed the match today grrr
but I’m told by the wife that if you are a father sometime you have to sacrifice watching Celtic.
So I don’t have anything to say on the match for a change.
But the highlight of my day was taking some of my winning from yesterday and chucking it
On Sunderland -1 goal. St Martin is a reliable manager and Sunderland won 2-0
Low point of the day was while I was looking after Tictalker junior and missing the game, I managed to loose the slip.
Tictalker talking tic
Maggie
Different league different paddy.
HH
Gone now
Exiled Tim before you turn in,are you from Derry?
Paddy McCourt we salute you my son, involved in the 3 goals today what can i say.
THE EXILED TIM says:
9 January, 2012 at 00:40
The late great Socrates was a chain smoker, and he has a WC winers medal to show for it.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sorry TET. This isnt true either. One of the tragedies of football. The Brazil of Socrates NEVER won the world cup.
McCourt and Stokes both got great feet and natural foot baling savvy but both lack pace. I think Paddy also lacks natural fitness required to maximise his talent… Stamina. Stokes might be slow but he seems to put the shift in , naturally the fitter of the two.
The reality is if they were faster they would be playing a notch or two above SP HELL…
Hooper on the other hand has speed and fitness but lazier outside the box.
Sammi has the lot but not the finish.
So maybe we need to find the blend….maybe we already have…Sammi or Hooper with Stokes?
Irrespective of whether you think he is good,bad or indifferent, Paddy McCourt is an absolute gentleman.
He will always be the same Paddy,working class, no airs or graces and an absolute laugh a minute.
His family are the exact same,lovely,lovely people.
He is so humble it is beyond belief and his love for the Celtic support will live forever.
tictalker says:
9 January, 2012 at 00:55
I would’ve thought you could still go into the bookie you placed the bet with and explain your receipt is missing but it was around this time and this is the bet – your slip is just like a receipt for them to find your bet.
You’ll still get the cash, mate.
I also missed the game earlier, thankfully cqn kept me up to date when on my travels. I watched the highlights tonight – they were a bit nasty!!! Delighted for Stokes, his hard work is paying off.
Goodnight CQN!
hh
bjmac
PS Is HT & the BangaBus back from Peterhead yet?
Does anyone know how many minutes Paddy played today?
tictalker says:
9 January, 2012 at 00:55
On Sunderland -1 goal. St Martin is a reliable manager and Sunderland won 2-0
Low point of the day was while I was looking after Tictalker junior and missing the game, I managed to loose the slip.
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Did the same many moons ago….Went to the bookie and they told me to write out the line as original….Bingo….
i hope we do not sell
no pressing need to do so
however, if we do, no less than TOP DOLLAR !!
8mill and counting, for anyone
hen1rik
dunno if yer jokin but the answer is of course 90mins
Paddy played the full 90mins. today
When does the transfer window close?
If it last day of Jan then 33% of window passed
In. Must be a goalscorer. No more projects
Out cha. Kelvin Wilson , Murphy for good
Don’t let the same old last day of window excuses happen again
21 days to go, let our business be finished by 15th
ST
On the subject of Derrymen, James McClean firing on all cylinders for Sunderland.
We had an option on him and passed it.
Tricoloured Ribbon says:
9 January, 2012 at 01:25
Tri…
Yep… Noticed the bhoy is doing well…Looks like we will rue the day…
SydneyTim says:
9 January, 2012 at 01:21
Sydney..
Too early to get rid of Cha and Kelvin Wilson (IMO)…
Better to concentrate on getting rid of all players out on loan…
Lads it was a joke but i didn’t mean to be smart with you but i was referring to Margaret on here slating Paddy, he was involved in the 3 goals and he played 80 odd minutes and he still gets slated.
I am still confused by our fans, they say paddy can’t last more than 20 mins but play him off the front 2 and let him run riot.
I would give him a run of games and lets see how he gets on because he has hardly been given a run of more than 2 to 3 games in the trot.
Dundee Utd will play 5 in midfield on saturday and it will be hard to break down so we will need something special to break them down and Paddy McCourt gives us that something special.
I will also stick my head head out and say if young McGeough stays injury free then he will be a star because everytime he has came on he has impressed.
Sydney Tim,
As regards all areas of the team I THINK we are strong enough but the striking department is my worry.
Out of the 16 players at Peterhead today we had ONE recognised striker and God did he deliver.
No ifs ,buts or maybes.We need a striker to ENSURE the title.
Salihi or Jon Daly..please
5
Green oak Tree,
Cha is utterly dire mo chara.
Tricoloured Ribbon says:
9 January, 2012 at 01:41
Green oak Tree,
Cha is utterly dire mo chara.
share
Defensively yes I would say he’s dire but I would say going forward is his strongest part of his game.
Tricoloured Ribbon says:
9 January, 2012 at 01:41
Tri…
He is certainly not the best but is a good squad player as today proved….
All about opinions son and on that note Goodnight from Free Derry and God Bless You all.
TAL.
Cheers bhoys
I am going to call first thing And head around after work.
This has happened to me in the summer and someone had picked it up.
That one was for £75….actually I was looking after wee Tictalker that day. Hmmm
Would a 2 year old out smart me???
Please don’t answer that :0)
Tictalker talking tic
Are the huns dead yet? If no ffs when? Anyhow to much guinness and rum drunk, i think it’s time for the bed.
Top quality blog tonight.
Everyone is talking about our team, rather than anyone else.
A team full of talented young players, who will only get better.
Things are looking up for us, and it feels wonderful.
And we still have my favourite player doing his thing.
Mr Patrick McCourt.
Morning Celts, I think the cup draw is today…… It’s about time we had a home tie but der Hun could use a big payday against us at ibORCS, wonder how that one will go?
Calm, dry and mild in the NW of engerlund…..
V
Margaret McGill –
I kind of agree with you re Paddy McCourt.
He is not what he is hyped up to be, but he has a place in the squad. That place is to be brought on in the last 20 minutes of games where we need a goal against a packed defence.
Of course he has won matches with individual pieces of brilliance, but that just emphasises my point.
Anthony Stokes was outstanding last night, finding the net 5 times in all, and nabbing a hat-trick.
Yet after the game people are coming on here and calling Paddy for man-of-the-match. It seems to me that Paddy gets some people’s MOTM by default if he plays for 90 minutes. How does that work?
He had a decent game at Peterhead. No more, no less.