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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Murdoch Auld & Hay
My thoughts and wishes, poor as they are, are with you and your family
ITSCALLED-be there with wife ,her sister and brother in law,but don’t let that put you off ?
Coia’s Lunch Menu
MAH, sorry to hear that news. God bless you and give you strength. YNWA HH
Murdoch Auld and Hay – God bless you S, positive thoughts and prayers sent from Jac and me
HH
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 ?’
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A Nazi scum bag will always out himself.
What like a Scot with a name or name of Norse origin – so isn’t a Scot? Well if that is a he case there would be quite a few less ‘Real’ Scots according to your logic Obergruppenführer
OneMalloy
Glad to see you post H.
Top regards to you and Lady S.
See you both soon I hope.
YNWA
Just logged on to send love & best wishes to Murdoch Auld & Hay. I sincerely hope that you get on a trial drug and that it works.
May you have Peace & Courage.
Murdoch Auld And Hay
Best wishes, stay strong,
ITS CALLED ?????
Good evening all from the Star Bar. The cultural hub of Greater Govanhill.
Corkcelt
Please hang about on CQN a bit longer.
I miss your wisdom on here T.
YNWA
OGLACH on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 11:14 PM
Ah.
The mask of reasonable discourse slips to reveal …………………
The true face.
DELANEYSDUNKEY
How’s it gaun ma Rhebel phal ? Hope hat wee rhebel fox is ok !? Supping Guinness as we speak !!
Murdoch Auld and Hay…my good wishes to you and to your family…
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 28th September 2018 11:20 pm
OGLACH on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 11:14 PM
Ah.
The mask of reasonable discourse slips to reveal …………………
The true face.
Aye that you are a Nazi prick – FACT
BRRB
Left the Horse and Barge Dalmuir earlier.
When you leave a pub singing along to Sean South of Garryowen on the jukey, you know it has been a good coupla pints
YNWA
Murdoch Auld & Hay
Hope you and your family can find the strength from somewhere, some of your posts, through really hard times, on here have been very thought provoking and spot on
Hail Hail
Just reading back , can anyone imagine for one second getting the news that M A H got today, devastating! Anyway am as guilty as anyone on here of being a dick ! Going to from now on try to lurk , or at best try and be a bit more accommodating, for once don’t care about the Kevj accusations ! HH . MAH wish I had had half your strength
My god it’s like the refs!so obvious ?
PR67
Wee Reynard is braw.
Loves his kebabs and curries noo.
I would love to hunt foxhunters.
Mon the Fox!
YNWA
It doesn’t bother you that much you still had to mention it anyway ?
Hello again all you young rebels.
Grand final day here in Oz and it’s Collingwood V West Coast, thousands
lined the streets of Melbourne yesterday a national holiday to greet the
teams and not a hint of trouble anywhere.
Not that i can get remotely interested in Aussie rules footy but i’ll be
rooting for Collingwood ( the magpies ) who’s president Eddie McGuire
comes from a great Celtic family in Glasgow and also for the pies number 1
fan i can’t remember his name who is always interviewed on telly with a big
top hat and flag draped round his shoulders, well he turned up at the hoops
game V Mebourne Victory dressed likewise only it was in Celtic colours.
Our local pub will be crammed with both teams fans and colours, me well
i’ll be the ghuy with the Celtic tap oan 8-))
H.H Mick
Me and Macjay have very divergent world views and have had some frank and earnest exchanges on here …
But calling him ” A Nazi Prick ” ???
Come on. Argue your case vehemently by all means..but insults dont achieve anything.
The Nazis ,the real ones, were responsible for the most evil reprehensible regime that ever existed.
Macjay is not by any stretch of the imagination a Nazi
Sir Rods next release – Redemption song – ‘ It’s a Caribbean lullaby’ claims to Rod. He said he once visited Kingston so he knows these things to be true!!!!!!
OGLACH on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 11:23 PM
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 28th September 2018 11:20 pm
OGLACH on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 11:14 PM
Ah.
The mask of reasonable discourse slips to reveal …………………
The true face.
Aye that you are a Nazi prick – FACT
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Sorry , old chap.
Not possible.
That would be cultural appropriation.
So prick and jakey still ok mods?good to know
What is the Stars on 28th September 2018 11:31 pm
Me and Macjay have very divergent world views and have had some frank and earnest exchanges on here …
But calling him ” A Nazi Prick ” ???
Come on. Argue your case vehemently by all means..but insults dont achieve anything.
The Nazis ,the real ones, were responsible for the most evil reprehensible regime that ever existed.
Macjay is not by any stretch of the imagination a Nazi
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He has been called out on many occasion for his right wing / racist stance on numerous topics including his virulent anti Irish agenda .
A Fecking Nazi in my book – prove me wrong
Oglach
Behave yerself please.
Nazi prick. Dear Deari
I have met MacJay.
He is a real good Tim.
YNWA
DELANEYS DUNKY on 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 11:14 PM
OneMalloy
Glad to see you post H.
Top regards to you and Lady S.
See you both soon I hope.
YNWA
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It would be good to get a catch up G,
Ms S sends her regards.
HH
Aye that you are a Nazi prick – FACT
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Sorry , old chap.
Not possible.
That would be cultural appropriation
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He is also an incoherent eejit – WTF is that???
OneMalloy
Love you both
YNWA xx
Do we know what Boyata said to beaton yet?
Have we had the reverse view and someone read his lips?
Did he say bad things about beatoff’s wife?
Or did he call him a dirty cheating hun fuck?
Does anyone know?
We should have players sent of every week for swearing at the ref, he touched a nerve.
We NEED to know that nerve so it can be massaged publicly.
If it was mcmoist there would be flyers on the street corners, asking nay demanding
who has the nerve?
We must know……….
Lads
Its really OK.
Blokes with a difference of opinion often resort to ott descriptions.
No big deal.
Aiberdons later. Thats a big deal.
Just reading back now, thoughts and prayers for
Murdoch Auld & Hay.
H.H Mick
DD-does it matter if he’s a really good Tim mate
MacJay
I will be in Paradise in 15 hours. I know for sure that you will be there in spirit.
We are Celtic supporters
YNWA xx
FAIRHILLBHOY , HH , hope all is well with you and yours , was following you on sentenial celts , from Madrid