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The second half last night will be remember for the fact that right back Mikael Lustig came within the width of the crossbar of scoring a hat-trick, while left back Emilio Izaguirre also hit the crossbar – and was caught offside in the centre forward position.  The movement and energy levels required for this type of performance cannot be overestimated.

Adam Matthews’ goal on Saturday, when he burst a lung to cover half the field and get on the end of a move as it developed on the opposite wing, is another example of how physically taxing playing for Celtic is right now.  And just as importantly, how taxing it is to play against them.

Motherwell competed as best they could before hitting the wall and capitulating.

Kano

I knew the minutes’ applause for Kano was coming last night, but it was a hard moment nonetheless. Sannabhoy read a letter at halftime from Martin’s wife, Carolyn, explaining the family’s appreciation for what the Celtic family did for them.

It’s appropriate for us to return our respect to Kano’s family, and to Sannabhoy and his Kano Foundation colleagues. They got the charity work ball rolling for so many of us. They gave us the opportunity to aspire to become better people.

There’s a link at the bottom of the article to sign-up for CQN11, where the work to build another school kitchen in Malawi goes on. You are part of an incredible community. Be there.

Just a brief note on Honest Dave King’s recent claims.  He will become a director of newco Rangers in the event the forthcoming EGM votes him so.  I’ve no doubt he will be able to find a NomAd to work with him, not all have the same standards, allowing the company to retain its listed status with him as a director.

It is also true that the SFA cannot stop him becoming a director.  They do not have a Fit and Proper test, they have fit and proper criteria, which directorial appointments are measured against after they are appointed.

Despite all we’ve seen in come out of Hampden over the last few years, I would be amazed if the SFA board approved a tax convict and former director of a club which broke tax law, player registration rules and went into liquidation.  It’s not even a remotely tenable suggestion.

After the event, the SFA would be in a position to penalise newco Rangers – most probably through a fine – and instruct them to dismiss King.  King, of course, has all the humility and self-awareness required to apologise and resign without a fuss.  There’s no way he would use his well-marshalled media campaign to try what Craig Whyte and Charles Green did before him – play to the gallery, blame all his ills on an ‘anti-Rangers’ conspiracy.

Note how the media campaign is rolling out King comment and press releases as definitive news, not subjective claims.  Note also that Easdale press releases are being covered by the media, but that pantomime-hate figure, Jack Irvine, is being attributed as the source.

Note that Mike Ashley and Derek Llambias are saying nothing.  They’re just going about their business.  You don’t need crystal balls to see how this one is going to end.

CQN11 St Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance is on Friday 13 March, at the Kerrydale Suite, Celtic Park. The focus of an excellent night’s entertainment will be funding the construction of a kitchen at Chibwata Primary School in Malawi, for Mary’s Meals.

Email me if you would like to reserve a ticket, celticquicknews@gmail.com or book directly via the links at the bottom of this page.

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  3. expat_celt on

    It will be interesting to compare the beginning of the season to the end of the season in terms of stats like possession, distance run, shots on target, fouls, completed passes, tackles, etc…

     

     

    The team ‘looks’ fitter than in August and the players body language look positive

  4. kdc on

    canamalar

     

     

    09:11

     

     

    I think we’re already doing that pal. 1 dm holds, almost effectively making a third Def and our wing backs are often our furthest forward players.

     

     

    The rigid positional system is a thing of the past I think with Ronny (and most modern football)

  7. kdc on

    taurangabhoy

     

     

    09:11

     

     

    Imhumbleo, with one up to and three behind the second striker should be made from the right side with the ball on the left and from the left with the ball on the right, through the middle the centre ought to join up.

     

     

    Fluid csc

  8. jamesgang on

    Hoopy Birthday HamiltonTim

     

     

    I think Tim’s tend to wear their hearts on their sleeves. You, deffo!

     

     

    Love the passion and the goodness that underpins it.

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  10. winning captains on

    CELTIC’S League Cup semi-final at Hampden a week on Sunday will be screened LIVE in the Jock Stein Bar at Celtic Park for supporters wanting to come along to Paradise to cheer on the Bhoys.

     

     

    The doors will be open from 11am on Sunday and the bar and food court will be open from 11am until 5pm. The game at Hampden kicks off at 1.30pm.

     

     

    Season and non-season ticket holders are welcome and it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is £5 per person and includes a pie at half-time.

     

     

    Places must be booked in advance and you can do so by calling Event Sales on 0141 551 4405/4288 or by emailing events@celticfc.co.uk

  11. Edward Marshall-Hall on

    I despised Ricksen as a player

     

     

    Seeing him on the TV yesterday suffering as he is from that dreadful illness was heartbreaking

     

     

    The man was a professional sportsman not so long ago ….awful

  15. !!Bada Bing!! on

    BMCUW-I hope Ricksen gets a big crowd on Sunday,a guy i worked with had MND,truly horrendous condition.Part of the money is going to a Sevco charity though……..mmmm

  20. Edward Marshall-Hall on

    Winning captains

     

     

    A very cleverly worded advert

     

     

    No mention of the opposition ….

  21. Hamiltontim on

    Cheers for all the lovely birthday wishes folks, it’s greatly appreciated.

     

     

    BT

     

     

    Glad it brought you out of retirement ma pal :-)

     

     

    Doc

     

     

    I’ll be keeping your good lady in my prayers.

  27. leftclicktic on

    Good start to the the day

     

    Get to wish HT a

     

    HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPY Birthday and see BT posting

     

    Magic:)))

     

    Oh and goooooood morning to everyone else aswell :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))).

  31. leftclicktic on

    minx1888 praying to Wee Oscar

     

    Dont you be trying to pap him off with an auld spare iron for his birthday ,

     

    Have a great weekend both of you.

     

    Till later all

  32. bankiebhoy1 on

    G’mornin’ troops,

     

    been out of radio contact for a few days – missed the Mother’s game and indeed the result.

     

     

    I logged onto Shortie and knew straightaway we’d cuffed thum as there were no flattering shots of happy hoops congratulating each other or sweeping shots of the buoyant bhoys on the slopes of Celtic Park.

     

     

    In ither news………………I see gambling is now a problem in scoddish foo’oball……

     

     

    funny that.

     

     

    HH.

  35. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    BANKIEBHOY

     

     

    Really rated Goram as a keeper for them,despised everything about him otherwise. But I’m pretty sure he backed himself to keep a clean sheet against us every time.

     

     

    He certainly played like he did!

     

     

    Seem to remember us putting a lucky seven past him in his Well days though.

  36. THE EXILED TIM on

    Morning Timland from a cold and damp hun free mountain valley.

     

     

    HT

     

     

    Feliz Cumpleanos mi amigo, hope you have a good one.

     

     

    HH

     

    ………………………..

     

     

    Slooooowwww on here today

  38. Alfie Noakes on

    See our friend Canamalar pretending he knows/cares about Celtic playing football – how long before he and the rest of the Lawwell/Board- hating cabal start putting the boot in again?

     

     

    Amazing how a good win takes the ‘wind out of their sails’ – they are all hiding and praying for something to ‘get their teeth into’

  42. bankiebhoy1 on

    BMCUWP

     

     

    Aye. Had talent did Pigasuarus Rex.

     

    Whatever happened to him!?

     

     

    As for the ithers…

     

    Best We Forget.

     

     

    HH.

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