Out of Europe and 13 points clear in the league, Celtic’s biggest game on the fixture list comes next month against Hibernian in the Scottish Cup. Everything we do between now and then must have an eye on winning that encounter at Celtic Park.
The first stage in that quest is a visit to Easter Road tomorrow. Hibs are on a run of 12 games without defeat, which includes eight wins. This has seen them climb off the bottom of the table and join Aberdeen and Dundee United in the fight for third place. These are good times for David Gray’s side.
Their last defeat is worth exploring for both clubs. Your memory may have faded, but Celtic’s 3-0 win over Hibs that day did not reflect the flow of the game. Hibs could have matched our goal tally. It was evident that Gray was close to getting a tune out of his side, and Celtic still had work to do.
My biggest concern about the two games ahead against Hibs is the number of times we have faced them this season. Tomorrow is the fourth time the teams have met. Celtic have won the previous three but good sides and good managers learn how to play you.
Back in October we ended another great undefeated run when we dismantled Aberdeen at Hampden. The bubble burst and send the Dons into a tailspin. Hopefully a win tomorrow can do the same to Hibs, before that all important Scottish Cup tie.
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TinyTim 8pm
Chap on my FB saying that Bik MacFalane has passed away .
I’m sure that he posted on here.
A great Irish Republican .
Evan Williams ruffled my hair and put my Celtic Tammy back on my head after an East Fife fan threw it on to the pitch side ,behind the goal he was keeping at Bayview .
I wouldn’t allow a haircut for over a year .
May they both R.I.E.P.
TT
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Sadly true re Bik,a leader of men,i spoke to my friend last night and his family and friends were gathered,knowing he did not have long to go.
Bik McFarlane sings Marcella
https://youtu.be/Dg1KpK0UyFY?si=8xNHvmJpXE0h0biv
https://youtu.be/YVW10IRiE0M?si=wYguc9QivNLKleSY
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Did you get to see OT?
HH
I also find it tortuous when a writer – or amateur blogger – is a verbose writer.
An American poet once quipped:
“Good writers are those who keep the language efficient. That is to say, keep it accurate, keep it clear.”
His name Ezra Pound.
Not to be confused with the delighted cries from The Ragers accounts department when they find a gold coin down the back of the Sevco Couch: “Erza Pound!”
erza pound lol – or in todays language erza boatload of newly issued shares
also real strange that another 18 mullion new shares were issued
THEN a few hours later the 49er’s were gona be buying them…
The ins and outs of the finances kinda confound me Clunks, but from Alan Morrison’s take, it’s not quite the cash bonanza the currants are dreaming of.
Quad – Ezra Pound – nice one.
Aipple – counting the days down, for you!
Your mission is a 3-0, plus maybe an extra goal from Arne. He came on as a sub in the CP game we went to but didn’t make much impact that day, as a new guy.
So…..4-0 and I won’t insist you climb Ben Nevis with your Loovil Lass.
yeah, I listened
Just seemed a strange time to make those shares public
they have history of hiding uncomfortable news
We have a few months to win the league and cup. That needs to be celtic’s focus. Win the league and get chance to play in champions league. We are in great shape on and off the pitch. We should be looking to redevelop the area around celtic park to help maximise revenue which in turn will help us comply with financial sustainability regulations. Celtic have a lot of growth potential still and the financial means to achieve it.
Meanwhile over in lala land Sevco, they spend way more than they bring in and continually need investors to bail them out with multiple millions ever year of their own money before being hounded by the clan for not spending enough and jump up and down for joy at the possibility of a large cooperation buying them over because of a possible massive injection of money.
An investor may actually run the club like a business rather than a fan. Ergo, the investors might just want to balance the books and make them sustainable regardless of the wishes of the fans. These particular investor have previous for doing just that. Would help them comply with financial sustainability regulations but not likely to alter greatly the domestic landscape. Leeds fc are now in debt to them aka glazer style.
Stupid is what stupid does
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hearts-should-rangers-penalty-sfa-34727034
The question is will Beaton be asked to explain? Another one buried
KNEECAP on tour in Scotland & England (What’s the Story Moanin Tory)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCdTTm-hwRs&list=RDMM&start_radio=1
Bada
The more things change
Bring in trump and elon to fix the scottish var….
The Foggy Dew – Sinéad O’Connor & The Chieftains, 1995
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgJ_pIwQy6k&list=RDMM&index=13
Sinéad O’Connor is mesmerising in the above…
The The Rangers (no typo) are coming… according to ibrox noise, with their £100m war chest. The 13 year old’ers are, well, 13 year old’ers.
Good matchday morning all from a mild and dry at thr moment Garngad.
Out for breakkie later with she who must be obeyed, then some shopping 🙈, then back to mine for game with friends (no pub today) as myself and Mrs David 66 are off to watch the grandaughter in a dance show later.
3 – 1 to the bhoys from Glesga
COYBIG
D. :)
I’m in Australia at the moment the game is 11:30pm here. I’ll be sitting up to watch with some local beers and snacks. It’s been odd watching games here at very unfamiliar times. Three points please Celtic.
TIMMY7
Have you moved on from Melbourne ? I hope you enjoyed your time here.
PS: Good warm-up game on Telly tonight; the Victory v City derby kick off at 935pm
HH
Apols – 7.40PM kickoff.
Our forgotten winger Marco Tilio scores a crisp left footer on 4mins to put City 1-up over Victory !
Quad. No I’m back in Melbourne after a week touring the great coast road. One more week here then I’m of to Sydney. We’re loving Victoria so far.
An Tearmann
Not yet .
I plan to travel over in the next couple of weeks .
TT
TIMMY7
Decent enough weather for The Great Ocean road eh ? ☀️
If you plan to head down bayside way, email me via the Admins and I’ll shout you a brew !
Cheers Quad. Weather was terrible on the road, cold and wet every day!
Very hot in the city today though. We went to the beach and for a swim in the bay.
Good morning from a dry and bright North Staffs.
Happy match day – the Bhoys up first then the Vale at 3pm. Double the angst but hopefully double the pleasure.
Difficult game ahead in the lunch time K.O.
BR will likely freshen the starting eleven using his resources. Would like to see Adam Idah back central in a Kuhn, Idah, Maeda three, and Luke McCowan slotted in, maybe for Reo Hatate. The choice at the back will be to bring a rested Greg Taylor in for Jeff Schlupp.
Any win really does, after you’ve held Munich away from home.
Just noticed game not on sky
Premier sports
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Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor, Engels, McGregor, McCowan, Kuhn, Maeda, Idah.
Subs: Sinisalo, Scales, Jota, Yang, Schlupp, Kenny, Hatate, Ralston, Bonnar.
CLUNKS on 21ST FEBRUARY 2025 10:54 PM
also real strange that another 18 mullion new shares were issued
THEN a few hours later the 49er’s were gona be buying them…
That was my first thought too.I don’t get it
It could be that as I’m thick as 💩 I don’t understand it
Makes no sense to this idiot
Bognor – thanks – don’t do Premier- just have to rely on the reliable updates on here
Team news vs Hibs
https://x.com/CelticFC/status/1893258182434107577?s=19
HH
live updates up
TinyTim on 22nd February 2025 9:02 am
An Tearmann
Not yet .
I plan to travel over in the next couple of weeks .
TT
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Thats good TT,Hugh(one molloy) and i were in his new place last week and he is settling in fine and looks a lot better.
That would be great if you could make it as i know its a bit of travel for you.
Cheers TT
Hail Hail
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