Ryan Christie’s pitched cross for Scott Sinclair to open the scoring with a volley was a thing of beauty. It was 30 minutes into the game and Motherwell were withstanding everything Celtic could muster; it was going to take something special to open them up. Sinclair’s finish was accomplished.
Ewan Henderson, on his first start in senior football, created space on the right wing to send a ball onto the forehead of Odsonne Eduard for the French striker to score his first of the day. His second, which arrived on 88 minutes, but was just as crucial, was a thundering free kick from 26 yards, which clipped the underside of the bar on its way in.
You wait weeks for a great goal then you get four in one afternoon. James Forrest darted into the box before sliding the ball into the path of Oliver Burke, who finished in the top corner.
So good for Celtic, but the story of this game runs a little deeper. As though our central mid problems were not significant enough, Ryan Christie collapsed injured, prompting Kris Ajer to knock the ball out of play. But, also making his first start in senior football was Motherwell’s 18-year-old striker, James Scott.
Scott collected the subsequent uncontested throw-in, which convention dictated would be returned to Celtic, but the teenager ran into the empty Celtic half and fired a shot at Scott Bain. The Celtic keeper saved, but Scott had an accomplice in the form of 24-year-old Gboly Ariyibi, who scored with the rebound.
At this point, the game needed someone of character to make the right decision. Unfortunately, this proverbial football fell at the feet of Motherwell manager, Steve Robinson. He just “didn’t know what to do”. Motherwell accepted the advantage their break with acceptable standards provided them with, without recourse.
I get teenagers make worse mistakes than this, although we should be clear, he has played the game all his life and will be more familiar with this scenario than you or I. I could also understand that Robinson was caught like a rabbit in the disco lights, but then the Motherwell manager tried to throw Celtic fans under the bus in a clear case of whataboutery in his post-match interview, by accusing them of celebrating the departure of injured Carl McHugh. Robinson has already told the radio audience McHugh has been knocked unconscious for the fourth time in his career.
This context was unavailable to Celtic fans during the game. The context of Robinson’s comments were crystal clear. It was shoddy, calculated and therefore worse than James Scott’s earlier transgression.
If you like football of the blood and snotters variety, the remaining 39 minutes, plus 9 minutes added-time, were right up your street. The goal upset Celtic’s hold on the game and until Edouard’s late strike, Motherwell controlled the game. But, the champions had enough and finished the visitors off in distinguished fashion.
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Top tier shut again soon?
VALE BHOY on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:11 AM
I agree with DD, if this is true, then the whole thing stinks.
Lawwell apologists can and will say what they like.
This stinks.
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Do you think Brendan is P.L.
@ ROBINBHOY on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:06 AM
Potentially or maybe something behind the scenes at Celtic? There has been enough smoke. Or maybe a healthy combination of each?
It’s the timing that is so strange.
PL`s puppet ?
Do you think Brendan is anybody`s puppet ?
Time for lawwell’s spin doctors to emerge. We’ve already had the warm ups with, “Every Celtic manager has a shelf life.” etc etc
Wait till the Season Ticket renewal is due.
Brendan put back the 10, 000 plus who had chucked it.
Will lawwell find a replacement who can do that?
I seriously doubt it.
Hope we’re not going to start throwing mud and making accusations without foundation, and GB, please, no anti board banners. At this stage of the season it’s crucial to support the team and take them over the line for the treble.
All this speculation about the manager and Celtic post a sold out sign for the Aberdeen game, as ever with the board only money matters.
In the event of br leaving now this is an utter shambles, Lennon again going to be used to try to win the league, Kennedy has nowhere near enough experience, if br leaves I hope lawwell is out with him and the horrible chairman bankier, how to mess up Celtic style,yet we are told they are experts, in what sabotage
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:06 AM
The tendency to seek precision in predictions is fraught with dangers of failure.
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There are one or two on here that clearly have well placed sources, which is not a massive surprise, even Peter Lawwell has friends too you know (apparently).
HH
We fucked up last summer. No doubt. Brendan felt and was badly let down.
But to walk now, so close to the treble treble is unforgivable. It’s not like Leicester have anything to play for in the next three months.
A Celtic man my ass, Brendan.
You came, you saw, and you most definitely conquered and did exactly what it said on the Brendan Rodgers tin.
You behaved at all times impeccably, with class and with dignity, and were a fantastic ambassador for our great club.
Goodbye and good luck and God bless you in your future career, you leave with much heartfelt gratitude.
SOUTHSIDE on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:18 AM
Hope we’re not going to start throwing mud and making accusations without foundation, and GB, please, no anti board banners. At this stage of the season it’s crucial to support the team and take them over the line for the treble.
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This ?
If we want Celtic to do as well as it/we can, then desisting from unfounded and pessimisic conjecture might help.
I have a feeling CQN won`t be a mature place to be for the next while but a good result against Hearts will soon fix that. A bad one doen`t bear thinking about !
Cheerio for now.
JJ
@ AN DUN on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:19 AM
I think he is sticking two fingers up at PL. The double treble was BR’s achievement. He takes that with him.
We will see how well run a club we are over the next 6 months.
If Brendan goes then lawell out
Boycott Celtic products until he goes
Support the team sack the CEO
I would like to think Brendan would show a bit of back bone and let the fans no the truth on why he’s leaving when he’s on the verge of a treble treble bonkers
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON
No.
lawwell is Desmond’s puppet but often given a free reign…hence Ronnie.
Desmond stepped in to appoint Brendan after lawwell’s puppet failed.
Brendan added 10,000 plus to the Season Tickets.
Will a replacement be able to hang onto them…I doubt it.
Morning, and BOB called it right but basically called a hun for doing it , hope big Pete is proud chasing away our best manager since big Jock
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Neil Lennon looks like he’s back in at Celtic… Brendan Rodgers off to Leicester… surprising timing for Brendan to leave now and not in the summer…’
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Looks like NFL will be taking the reins, for now at least.
Perhaps his availability is what allowed BR to leave now. Perhaps not.
Kudos to Catman. I am stunned at the timing of it. Guessing he was given a “take it now or leave it” ultimatum.Some initial observations:
1. Takes backroom staff but not Kennedy. Why?
2. Is the Scout leaving too?
3. Impact on our “prestige” loan players. BR man-management skills and diplomacy are second to none. I imagine the likes of PSG and City had a lot of trust in him.
4. BR likes to take players with him. No chance of keeping Benkovic beyond May and potential big bids for KT, CMG & JF a worry now too.
5. Lenny’s style of mngmt will be fine for securing the triple treble. He set up Hibs to play good football and knew how to beat us while there.
6. The huns songbook is about to get a lot more colourful.
@ BIG G on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:22 AM
I would assume that his contract contains a confidentiality clause with a specified period of time within which he can’t discuss certain information relating to his employment.
Anyone who continues backing Peter the Bonus Collector is for watching!!!
MWD
I take it Moussa wile be getting an apology from Brendan?
The timing is not solely based on Leicester’s ‘take it or leave it’ offer. It is based, also, on compensation.
lawwell apologists will soon be telling us what a fantastic piece of business this is.
Brendan’s wages paid for by the extra Season Tickets. £8m compensation. 7 trophies.
lawwell is a genius.
However, we know.
@ DENIABHOY on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:24 AM
Agree with 3-6. BR had an international standing which elevated Celtic. I doubt any full time replacement can replicate that. He also made average players into great players- CalMac, JF, Boyata etc. We saved a lot on transfers as BR was able to coach players to a new level.
VALE BHOY on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:23 AM
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON
No.
lawwell is Desmond’s puppet but often given a free reign…hence Ronnie.
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That`s possible. I just don`t know .
PL being blamed for something which MAY happen .
Now that`s a bit naughty .
Totally shocked here,i thought he would have seen the season out,the fallout from the Summer Window is hitting us today
DD.
you’ve probably seen it.
The live concert in montreau was perfection.
What a voice what a talent.
The real music world will mourn him.
Anybody not seen it YouTube it.
Just looked at the official site for news.
Big banner across Olly Burke it says ‘SOLD OUT’.
Yep. That pretty much covers it.
Not like them to be so honest.
Get Clarkie in ASAP. We need to keep playing modern fitbaw . Passing our opponents to death. Hope BR has agreed to leave our stars alone. Only worry is if Steve Clarke gets upset about fenian bassa songs Celtic might be a step too far for him.
Actually feeling sick hearing this
VALE BHOY on 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 9:28 AM
The timing is not solely based on Leicester’s ‘take it or leave it’ offer. It is based, also, on compensation.
lawwell apologists will soon be telling us what a fantastic piece of business this is.
Brendan’s wages paid for by the extra Season Tickets. £8m compensation. 7 trophies.
lawwell is a genius.
However, we know.
Not to mention the £10 mil lost on Boyata……
I don’t renew my season tickets based on who is the manager.
Brendan Rodgers was box office and brought many back who’s loyalty had waned during the Ronny Deila years. He did a fantastic job, representing the club with dignity. Leaving this way which could derail our entire season is a kick in the teeth to the supporters and the players, particularly as he claims to be a lifelong supporter and it was his dream job.
Regardless of any issues there were between him and the club’s custodians he owed it to the Celtic fans to stay until the end of the season at least.
What did he say when he signed his new, no doubt improved contract? Something like “How can I persuade the players to sign new contracts unless I do the same?”
Judas comes to mind, forty pieces of silver.
I’ll say this for Brendan Rodgers…..he’s not afraid of alienating a huge swathe of the Celtic support.
I wonder how many of us will be quite so willing to say thank you and good luck to Brendan if by his reported leaving today he unsettles the squad and we blow an 8 point lead ?
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON
Yes, it may happen. It may not.
But, then again, this could be a massive publicity stunt.
BR turns down Leicester. Feel good factor abounds. Cunning plan to keep the spirits high for the run in.
Or…
Leaving now? And we were led to believe that he’s a Celtic supporter? Oh dear, what a let down. I suppose the gullible will blame Peter Lawwell as usual.
Any new boss will be well aware that we spent more on the CEO bonus than we did on players at crucial transfer window
Only puppets need apply
Need a change now
Out lawell now
Never liked him anyway – obbiously just having a mid-life crisis – false teeth and new blonde burd – jings, whit a poser!
Leicester for heaven’s sake! So much for European ambitions!!! Hope they get relegated.
Come on the Hoops !!!
HH
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