It was good to get our business out of the way on Friday night before what turned out to be an interesting weekend, as the Scottish Premiership adopted a familiar look. Aberdeen did well to come from behind away to Ross County. They will not challenge for top spot, but their grip on second place looks to be in rude health.
The major questions is, is there a genuine challenge from Hibs for the remaining European spots? Their win at Ibrox, also coming from behind, suggests Neil Lennon has instilled an important ingredient of success: attitude. Not every opponent will be as defensively porous as Newco. Nor will they always face a self-defeating pantomime of a stadium.
The test for Neil will come when his team faces disciplined defensive formations – like Ross County, the only side who have prevented Hibs from scoring this season.
St Johnstone are the only other team on full points, however, they have the benefit of starting the season earlier than those who didn’t have European football, so I wouldn’t read too much into their wins against Motherwell and Kilmarnock. Their 0-3 League Cup tanking at home to Partick Thistle may be more indicative of the season ahead.
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* The quest for 7-in-a-row begins;
* Jozo Šimunović: Made of Stone;
* The Champions League – Astana preview;
* James Forrest: The enigma;
* Nir Bitton – Case for the defence.
This week’s big interview is with legendary Scottish football broadcaster, Archie Macpherson, who speaks about Jock Stein, Neilly Mochan, Charlie Tully and John McPhail, as we approach the 60th anniversary of the 7-1 game.
50,000 Celtic fans can’t be wrong…
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Danny Ings would be a far better signing than Polter. Good player who, as well as being the elusive 3rd striker at the club, can also off a main striker and from wide. Unfortunate with injuries over last 18 months or so but worth a chance on a loan, or loan to buy, deal.
Tee hee
Why are we not being serenaded as to…..
the CL money pot, coming our way from last season ?
Is it because, our Invincibility only applies to the….
Scottish pub league ?
Have we ever been in the CL groups and, not won a…..
single game before ? I don’t know, that’s why I ask.
Also, as for Sportscene not mentioning the bigotry….
at ibrokes on Saturday, I was more relieved that….
the song book fae Firhill on Friday didny get a mention….
How could anybody say – “We are all Neil Lennon”…….
and then, hand millions of quid’s over to the same….
PLC board, who flung Neil Lennon under a bus ?
Ah mean, being the other side of the old firm coin…..
dizny even scratch the surface !!!
Anyway,…….
Jamie Walker is a, nuisance value, Darren Jackson type….imho.
Worth a punt.
…..off-oot.
Starry – liked Crouch’s answer when asked what he would be if he wasn’t a footballer – “A virgin!”
HH
BGFC
GARY67
i liked the sound of signing Ings, this year’s Scott Sinclair I thought..
Jamie Walker? Mini-hun – no thanks.
HH
BGFC
Think the guy who posted the Polter story has been outed for posting fake news a few times…
Ings can only get better
My son has just reminded me that Polter actually scored in the QPR game that we saw him in. Came on as a sub, ran about like a headless chicken then scored.
Phil just posted that Klopp wants Ings to play ‘guaranteed minutes’ before deal is agreed…
Danny Ings was a good striker. After two bad knee injuries (left and right) he hasn’t played much football since 2015. How long would it take him to shake off his rustiness?
Still, as a third choice you could do a lot worse.
bring back sammy.
GREENPINATA on 14TH AUGUST 2017 4:15 PM
My Masda 6 does not have a spare tyre. Only a can of tyre weld.
Is that the equivalent of Ciftci as backup striker?-))
Phantom news.
Sebastian Polter-geist.
:))))))
Big Georges Fan Club – Hail, Hail, Wee Oscar on 14th August 2017 4:46 pm
Starry – liked Crouch’s answer when asked what he would be if he wasn’t a footballer – “A virgin!”
HH
BGFC
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‘…in a circus.’
FrankieBoyleMockTheWeekCSC
Are any CQNers going to the Bon Accord on North Street before the game on Wednesday ?
I need a wee favour if anyone is going.
JJ
Polter posted on his social media account from Germany 4 hours ago.
Fake news.
Just did a quick check there. Danny Ings has done both knees in twice in his career so far.
God, I hope he’s not another John Hartson…
;)
Sandman- VG
THETIMREAPER
Great news:))
Ings would be a big yes from me, fully fit he would run amok up here.
If we are looking for a back up striker for Scottish fitba, could do worse than Moult fae Murderwell, last year of his deal, 500k would do it
Oh well that’ll be Brendan told
https://twitter.com/SirNotTomFarmer/status/897051916043132930?s=08
The BBC go out their way to post this, Neil if you lurk on here, i hope you tell them where to go next time they looking for an interview
I’m now at the stage of wallowing in a happy and profitable footballing weekend and not really caring who we sign, amused in the knowledge that ANY singing through the doors before Wednesday will be like a flick to the perma-rage balls of every grunting Hun in this Kingdom of Timmites.
Oh, Astana –
– will crumble under the weight of expectation and atmosphere on Wednesday. They arrive this time with more anxiety than hope, and more to lose.
I really fancy us for 5 if we start at the CL tempo we displayed in a few of the group games last season. Get clicking early and the Celtic machine will go to town on them.
“I am a player who is never going to settle for what I am—I am always going to try and improve and do my best, so I don’t see any reason why I can’t get back to that level.”
– Danny Ings
So the type of attitude that Brendan looks for…
Art of War on 14th August 2017 3:31 pm
I really do hope that when his number is up Jabba exits, stage left, pursued by a bear!
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I think Traynor is one of the most extreme toxic factors in Scottish football. I hold him in contempt and this post from KDS in 2008 sets out why.
http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/single/?p=2496863&t=8028088
Nine years later he is still pumping it out. A bitter, bitter man.
Astana supporters say that Istvan Kovacs should not be the referee on Wednesday.
Piece from his interview he gave on 10 February 2017.
“What is the most beautiful moment in your career that you remember?
-I remember many beautiful moments I had in my career but the one most to remember when I was the referee of the game Celtic versus Astana.I had superb feelings when the Celts started singing “You’ll Nevere Walk Alone.” Wonderful moment that I will never ever forget.”
There’s Danny Ings song just waiting to be written.))
Source
http://obiectiv-sm.ro/2017/02/10/istvan-kovacs-arbitru-fifa-povestea-succesului/
who could have forseen that Celtic would be in a situation before hardly a ball has been kicked in the new season that the team would be without two established central defenders, two of our top strikers I’m including young Roberts here, Griff doubtful and Stu Armstrong another top player and goalscorer arguing about money matters yet we can still qualify for the Champions Lge. group stage. It should not be forgotten that Celtic will be playing European football yet again this season until Christmas which is a fair old achievement.
It will be interesting to see if Brendan can get Paddy Roberts to sign even if it means he will not be available until the second leg in Astana. Celtic have a big squad with a lot of good players and Brendan will get his tactics right no doubt.
Turkeybhoy…what about the tyre round the dart board…have you got a couple of spares?
ZBYSZEK on 14TH AUGUST 2017 5:27 PM
Astana supporters say that Istvan Kovacs should not be the referee on Wednesday.
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Referee Ovidiu Haţegan (ROU)
Assistant referees Octavian Șovre (ROU) Sebastian Gheorghe (ROU)
Additional assistant referees István Kovács (ROU) Sebastian Colţescu (ROU)
Fourth official Radu Ghinguleac (ROU)
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He is AAR not the referee
Afternoon Celts
Has Neil Lennon been hung,drawn, and quartered yet?
You’re team’s deid mate, beat itCSC
HH
What is it with puff pastry these days, it never seems to rise properly.
Is it Neil Lennon’ s fault? Someone is to blame…….
EMBRAMIKE
Right.To be more precise, some of them say:he should not be there at all in the squad.
Zbyszek on 14th August 2017 5:27 pm
Astana supporters say that Istvan Kovacs should not be the referee on Wednesday.
Piece from his interview he gave on 10 February 2017.
“What is the most beautiful moment in your career that you remember?
-I remember many beautiful moments I had in my career but the one most to remember when I was the referee of the game Celtic versus Astana.I had superb feelings when the Celts started singing “You’ll Nevere Walk Alone.” Wonderful moment that I will never ever forget.”
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:))))))))))