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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Love, Prayers and best wishes to Murdoch Auld and Hay.
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 28th September 2018 10:04 pm
Rod Stewart.
A giant in the entertainment industry since 1970.
A huge asset in introducing and promoting Glasgow Celtic to a global audience.
Thank you , Rod .
Very much.
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Aye from a cap doffing plastic paddy / tartan wearing pretend Scot perspective I guess he does.
He has about as much in common with the Celtic support as the queen of England’s tits
DD-my cousin not as good as that lot, but was there the same time as Argentina manager at Brazil World Cup
Have said before I don’t like rod singing grace! But fraud???? I ok
Murdoch auld and hay, keep fighting pal you are in our thoughts.hh.
MAH
I truly believe that my patron Saint Jude saved me this year. Bending his ear again for you.
God bless you S.
YNWA
DD
Just dropped big J a text
I have a spare for tomorrow- J will take
WiTS can then sort you with Almores spare ??
All sorted ?
Now is Benkovic fit for tomorrow?
MAH
YNWA
MAH
Best
Wishes
HH
OGLACH on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 10:11 PM
Cultural appropriation ?
What a laugh.
Like the Scotsmen in the Green Brigade singing Irish rebel songs.
Like that , you mean ?
Cqn does ” One flew over the cuckoo`s nest “
Norrie
You are a superstar
Thank you
YNWA
This is Grace, with the utmost grace
https://youtu.be/3p8HRWN8JkA
HH jg
Best wishes mah
JAMESGANG-nice version,but still think Jim McCann sings it the best,probably because of his wee intro(cany do the link)
Rod a fraud my arse,wind yer necks in
Delaneys just saw norries post.
I have will see you at the corner tomorrow at 2.30.
Are you going to Coias before hand.
Jmccormick
So thats you sorted with Norrie for a ticket. I will sort out DD
DD
Can’t find WiTS number
Can you drop him a note ?
WiTS
Thanks, can’t find your number on my phone (new one)
And it’s Celtic -Celtic that’s the team for me, Celtic -Celtic on to victory !
Pretty sure that’s one of the tunes I will hear tomorrow night in the Pavillion.
Can’t wait to sit in a happy atmosphere with (spoiler alert) . . . . . .. . . Bertie Auld leading the chorus.
A cheering rousing chorus !
Is there a CQN corner tomorrow night ? Maybe we could all have a beer at the interval and be friends ! ! !
James
Is Emily Jane single?
Just fallen in love wi that voice.
Magical
Thank you
Irie
Norrie
I have lost your number also
Are you at the corner tomorrow at.
We can exchange numbers then
NORRIEM on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 10:13 PM
Now is Benkovic fit for tomorrow?
NO
WITS
Will be in Coias at 1pm.
Be there or be skwerr.
Thanks D
YNWA
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 28th September 2018 10:15 pm
OGLACH on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 10:11 PM
Cultural appropriation ?
What a laugh.
Like the Scotsmen in the Green Brigade singing Irish rebel songs.
Like that , you mean ?
Cqn does ” One flew over the cuckoo`s nest “
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I take it you mean the Glasgow Irish diaspora in the Celtic support your demeaning you know descendants of those who Eamon de Valera (your hero) stated “The financial contribution to the Irish struggle from among the Scottish communities was in excess of funds from any other country, including Ireland.”.
Now Sir Fraud Stewart may have had a Scots dad? but as far as I am aware feck all Irish blood so Cultural appropriation is an apt term. If your goin’ steal a reb song from another culture shouldn’t you at least tell the truth as to its origins- don’t you agree
Celticrollercoaster
Bit leftfield but, if all seems lost for Murdoch Auld & Hay, i’d be suggesting the Rick Simpson oil or suchlike. Give all the best to
Murdoch Auld & Hay from a fellow CQNer
YNWA
Oglach
Grace is an IRA song.
Sir Fraud Stewart shat his breeks when asked that question.
YNWA
So far on my New England adventure
Wed – Flight delayed 2 hours
Thur – Whale watching – cancelled
Fri – was given the wrong tags for our luggage – would have been on wrong tour bus had I not noticed colour difference. Our bus broke down before we got going and on our visit to the most photographed lighthouse ‘ the nubble ‘ it was clad in scaffolding.
Well tomorrow’s another day.
It’s called-be there tomorrow night ???
Rod a fraud?i right ???
Traffic News for tomorrow…
4 x Way Traffic Lights, Tonight at the Junction at Todd Street, Carntyne Road etc.
Drove up Carntyne Road and a Sign STATING this Road will be closed for 4 x days from 28.9.18.
Big Massive Road Churning Machine at the small roundabout next to Carntyne Square.
NohelicopterswereusedinthistrafficbulletinCSC
Just noticed the MAH posts – note to self – bit of perspective needed
OGLACH
You put the appeaser in his place much better than I could have, probably got banned for my troubles, well done.
CT
Clydeside Expressway single file eastbound for 6 weeks roadworks. Having to set alarm 15 minutes earlier to make work on time.
Killing me ?
YNWA
GENE-really hope your holiday takes a turn for the better mate.our time in America was brilliant but fek me there was a lot of never again moments ?
Is there lunch in Coias tomorrow lads
DD- Grace is a love song mate
OGLACH on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 10:32 PM
It`s principally the reference to ” Cultural appropriation ” which I take exception to .
A ridiculous concept conceived by Western uni. educated leftists who wish to impose their totalitarian ideas on the rest of us .
The ramifications ?
Too ludicrous to mention .
btw. Michael Collins.
Certainly not De Valera.
Incidentally would Eamon De Valera not be guilty of cultural appropriation , being an Irishman with a Spanish surname ?
As I said. Ludicrous.
DD,
This is a major way into CP.
They had the big Orange Bags (Arlene ? ?)
Over the traffic lights, looks serious. They might open the junction but, the sign said closing today/night for 4 x days on Carntyne Road which is a massive throughfare.
TarmacadamCSC
Fairhill Bhoy. Hopefully see you there.
Ourselves Alone !
WHAT IS THE STARS on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 10:48 PM
Is there lunch in Coias tomorrow lads
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I believe they serve lunch every day? :-)
CT
Clydeside Expressway is main route for West Enders and West Dunbartonshire Tims to get to Paradise
They are playing with oor nappers M.
YNWA