The decision to play both League Cup semi-finals on the same day lies with Police Scotland. The SPFL’s contract to use Hampden stipulates these games must take place there, unless the police object. The broadcasting contract with BT Sport also stipulates the games must be scheduled to take place that specific weekend, so delaying one game is not an option, as it would clash with other fixtures.
The police initially declined to authorise to Celtic’s Champions League qualification game with Arsenal, as U2 were at Hampden on the same evening. The “What kind of outfit cannot police two events in the same city on the same day” line won the day on that occasion, as pressure was brought to bear. I suspect the police anticipated the same reaction if they objected to the semi-final times.
No one really wants this, but it was always on the cards.
Aberdeen were pretty shocking against Hibs on Tuesday night, not that this is any consolation. They withheld 120 minutes of pressure without conceding – perfect practice for tomorrow’s visit to Celtic Park. If we are off our game, we will struggle.
I wish I knew what took place in the dressing room at halftime on Wednesday. From second half kick-off Celtic were a transformed team, chances flowed and the goal eventually came. If it was a tactical change I didn’t detect it. Was it really as simple as a change of attitude?
Whatever it was, it needs to be replicated, not just when the tea cups are flying. Ahead of Newco’s visit to Celtic Park we were in considerable trauma on and off the field, but there was a correct belief that this game was ideal, as it would focus minds on what they were best at.
It has been left to Aberdeen to deliver a title challenge for the last four years. They are our most accomplished opponent, so we can hope for a performance matching the one against Newco.
At the Great Scottish Run on Sunday one group of us will do the 10k and another the Half Marathon. We will on the streets of Glasgow with the Celtic FC Foundation logo on our chest, to support the work of the Foundation as it prepares for the winter. It is a great thing to be a part of, but the hard work of the Foundation starts when the fundraising ends on Sunday.
If you can offer support, please do so here.
Thank you.
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sftb
I see what you did there.
FATHER JACK might have got the spelling wrong think it was persson he was a Danish winger tontine tim will know more.hh.
no quiz tonight? shame. It was always fun… had been missing from CQN for a while.
That was poetic licence on my part
BP1
Google is great btw.
Jmcormick
Is there any way we could make contact before then
Orjan Persson
He was a Swede
WITS
BMCUW and DD have my e mail and phone number if that helps?
Game with my dad tomorrow,full house ?
Then Celtic musical ?
If carlsbeg did Saturdays???
WITS
Are you on Twitter?
Jmcormick
Not on twitter but Bobby Murdoch has my number
thom the tim and father jack, thanks for that at least I got his surname right.lol.h.h.
WITS
Asked Almore on Wednesday for his spare ticket for tomorrow’s game. He must have missed my request. Glad J McCormick is getting it. He sorted me for a ticket for Rugby Park last week.
YNWA
Carlsbeg?carlsberg?
Both nice cold????
Looking for 1 spare ticket for tomorrow’s game please
YNWA
THOMTHETHIM FOR OSCAR OK on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 8:30 PM
Orjan Persson
Known to the huns , of course , as Oranj Persson.
DD are we still on for Coias mañana at 1pm?
D. :)
Delaneys
Sorry to hear that. He must have missed your message.
I met him yesterday and he gave me his ticket to bring over. Said he would let me know if any one needed it.I text him when i saw jmccormick message and he said go ahead so he must have realised you needed a ticket
So he must not* have realised you needed a ticket
macjay1for neil lennon hi pal yes remember his first name now,but wasn’t he as fast as feck .hh.
David66
Aye bro. Be in Coias at 1pm Saturday.
Cannae wait to see you again.
Corpus Christi Bhoys
The Body of Christ CSC
YNWA
WITS
Not a problem D. Hopefully catchye ramorra sir.
YNWA
DD brilliant, same, looking forward to it.
Then we will go looking for these Aberdeen casuals, I still haven’t forgot they smashed up a 64 bus a was on coming back from paradise in the 80s ???
D. :)
Never feared any Sevco players but Mark Walters, I always thought, was really dangerous on the ball…he was an excellent player.
Davie Dodds scared the shi** out of everyone.
Anyway Celtic minus 1 and LG9 to score 1st tomorrow……massive game for us.
HH
WITS
I have e mailed Mick to ask him to share numbers.
DD , sorry for cutting your grass. HH
Packy
Oranj aka Orange Persson :-) was indeed a good player.
Willie Hederson was , for a significant period , much more direct and imho better than wee Jinky .
In the style of Gento of Real .
Jinky , however , got the last laugh and Willie got a bunion .
Nally81 always loved the Aberdeen games.
Used to love going up to Pitodrie and having a right good Rebeloke.
D. :)
IMO-
Orjan Persson was a fine player @ Dundee Utd. They were a good team at that time .A team that beat Rubentus and Barcelona in that Inter Cities Cup thing.Never Really clicked at the Deady Bears.I knew bluenoses who Regarded him as lazy but then John Greig is their favorite player
David66
We got revenge against the Aiberdeen Soccer Crew later that season. He who laughs last…
Tiochfaidh ar la
Hawd oan… There was a deid club player called Orange Person..
Ffs
D. :)
macjay1for neil lennon thanks for your reply,how did you rate john greig.hh.
Celtic v Aberdeen Boabby Madden
David 66……used to love the singing in the beach end- I think it was like a tin roof…brilliant atmosphere especially when they were flying.
HH
J McC
Not a problem amigo.
I truly appreciate you going out of your way to deliver my ticket for Rugby Park last week.
Shit game, but dems de chances. Hey Ho.
Got smashed in Kilmarnock.
Great day oot in Ayrshire thanks
YNWA
DAVID66, you young tims don’t know the half of it.lol.
My dad used to be feart of Brand and Miller. Grudging respect
YNWA
Nay quiz ????