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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Guys..Anybody know a pub in Berlin showing the game Wednesday?…thanks
Tickets for the away Killie game are now available to ST holders
Same ref as last year seems a bit strange?
Tony (f8888n) Watt heads to Belgium and club number nine.
Just checked into Seamill Hydro for a wee break with my wife. It felt a wee bit strange walking in. Acutely aware that I was walking in the footsteps of the Lisbon Lions.
Hopefully a good omen for Wednesday night. Looks like we could use all the help we can get!
Marrakesh Express on 14th August 2017 6:12 pm
Guys..Anybody know a pub in Berlin showing the game Wednesday?…thanks
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Possibly the big sports bar at the ‘top’ of the main central ‘Ku-Damm’ strip, Cathederal End (just before it) – loads of TVs and footy.
Was in there a decade ago, some have posted in recent years about it. Ask in there.
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/bundoran-has-lost-a-truly-great-woman-one-of-irelands-most-wellknown-pub-owners-passes-away-36031169.html
https://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=328456/NanBRENNAN/Bundoran/Donegal
Have the Hibs board came out to defend their manager and to reply to the ludicrous statement from the second biggest shareholder at Sevco?
If not, why not?
Neil Doncaster will meet a delegation from the Celtic Supporters Association tonight to explain why the SPFL are taking no action on over a decade of cheating.
Announcing the meeting Joe O’Rourke of the Celtic Supporters Association stated: “I am meeting tonight with Neil Doncaster and Rod McKenzie, I will be seeking explanations and clarification of everything that has happened with regards to the Lord Nimmo Smith inquiry, I have a feeling about what excuses will be put forward, but I’ll wait to hear them for myself from the two men.
“As I’ve said before, we won’t be going away without the proper result. Honesty and integrity must win or the game in Scotland is finished. I don’t really care what deals were done to try to prop up the game in Scotland, if cheating is allowed to conquer then the decent supporters need to take control of our game from those who are allowing the cheating. “
G67- i dont think Neil will take this shi#@ lying down, nor should he.The situation is a national disgrace , which will never be addressed.
EMBRAMIKE SUPPORTING RES 12 on 14TH AUGUST 2017 6:30 PM
Neil Doncaster will meet a delegation from the Celtic Supporters Association tonight to explain why the SPFL are taking no action on over a decade of cheating.
Announcing the meeting Joe O’Rourke of the Celtic Supporters Association stated: “I am meeting tonight with Neil Doncaster and Rod McKenzie, I will be seeking explanations and clarification of everything that has happened with regards to the Lord Nimmo Smith inquiry, I have a feeling about what excuses will be put forward, but I’ll wait to hear them for myself from the two men.
“As I’ve said before, we won’t be going away without the proper result. Honesty and integrity must win or the game in Scotland is finished. I don’t really care what deals were done to try to prop up the game in Scotland, if cheating is allowed to conquer then the decent supporters need to take control of our game from those who are allowing the cheating. “
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Good on ye EMBRAMIKE.
If these two Chumps are intending to be honest, then they will have NO OBJECTIONS to the conversations being recorded ?
Or will they ?
HH
Marrakesh Express
Forget the Irish Pub in the Europa centre by the Kudamm.
Try:
The Blarney Pub
Methfesselstrasse 4
Berlin
10965
Germany
Or
The Lir
Flensburgerstrasse 7
10557 Berlin
Germany
Or
The Oscar Wilde
Friederichstrssse
112A
Berlin
Germany
Since it’s on BT Sports all should have it available. Depends where you are in the city which one will be nearest.
STV tonight FAILED to use the word ” allegedly” when reporting that ” Police are investigating Neil lennon making gestures towards the ranjurs fans” ????
So there we have it….STV have found NFL GUILTY !
HH
Sorry good on ye EMBRAMIKE, but also good on ye Joe O’Rourke.
Apologises.
HH
GARY67
Nobody in their right mind responds to a Sevco statement.
R.I.P. Nan
YNWA.
Sandman robinbhoy..cheers
I’m staying in Potsdammer platz so I’ll check them out tomorrow. I’m actually in a pub now five mins from the Oscar Wilde.
Who would be surprised if the, rebellious NFL, led Hibs to the title ?
Complacency CSC
……oot.
This 1872 mob….I saw that Willie Henderson is one of them.
What a wee rat, and to think some on here not so long ago were full of praise for him despite him being an oldco player.
He must support the statement that they have made against Neil Lennon.
HH
KEVJUNGLE
You’ll be punting that big no doubt…
Walk the talk CSC
“You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.”
Oscar Wilde
Davidopoulos on 14th August 2017 4:50 pm
Danny Ings was a good striker. After two bad knee injuries (left and right
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Good to know the middle one is fine :-)
KEVJUNGLE on 14TH AUGUST 2017 6:45 PM
Who would be surprised if the, rebellious NFL, led Hibs to the title ?
William Hill offering 150/1 if you fancy nipping out to put the family silver on it.
Runners up? Now your talking.
KevJ
I for one would be surprised – don’t let the door hit you on the way oot
KEVJUNGLE on 14TH AUGUST 2017 6:45 PM
Who would be surprised if the, rebellious NFL, led Hibs to the title ?
Complacency CSC
……oot.
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Everyone would be surprised.
Hope you get well soon…
I think NL would be surprised if Hibs won the league:)
HH
Watching Lenny on BBC there. Hmmmm maybe doesn’t remember the gesture he made at the end of his celebration.
Pity, as up to then he was squeaky clean.
Mind you, death threats on social media is a wee tad OTT I reckon.
Wonder which event Police Scotland will invest their resources investigating?
Marrakesh Xpress
The guy who owns the Oscar Wilde is a big Man Utd fan. I’ve watched a few Celtic games in there. Notably the league win at Tannadice a few years back.
Go in and ask if they will have the game on.
Telling you, the amount of gestures im responsible for on a daily basis, i should be chained to Devil’s Island:)
Free Neil Lennon:)
HH
How many pitch invaders were scooped on Saturday.?
How many foul mouthed louts were escorted from the ground?
How many doors got the 6 o’clock rap due to sectarian behaviour on Saturday?
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The answer is probably zero.The man in the spotlight NEIL FRANCIS LENNON decided to stand up to the bigot
boys and won the day.What Neil went through in his personal life from the low life was disgraceful to say the least.We all know why Neil is targeted,he beat them on Saturday and they are ripping it.
GOOD ON YOU NEIL. GOOD ON YOU.
S̶c̶o̶t̶t̶i̶s̶h̶ ̶P̶a̶r̶l̶i̶a̶m̶e̶n̶t̶ ̶c̶o̶n̶d̶e̶m̶n̶s̶ ̶r̶a̶c̶i̶s̶m̶ ̶a̶t̶ ̶I̶b̶r̶o̶k̶e̶s̶ ̶ Scottish Police probe Neil Lennon
As long as we have Brendan at Parkhead I cannot see Lennie winning the league with Hibs.Another day passes and despite lots of rumours no new signings have appeared at Parkhead I hope this does not cost us when we play Astana.As a Celtic supporter I have to trust Brendan but I do find it worrying. H.H.
GLENDALYSTONSILS on 14TH AUGUST 2017 4:54 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?-))
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Ha. Nice one. : )))
If Ciftci is the can of tyre weld
Moussa & Leigh are the all singing, all dancing spare wheels.
Who would qualify for the intermediate space saver wheel ? Jack Aitchison maybe or Calvin Miller ?
HH
BSR
I hear they are halting the Brexit talks to discuss Neil Lennon’s gesture:)
HH
Embdy But Celtic , eh……….!
Hmmmmmm……………..
GREENPINATA
Who would qualify for the intermediate space saver wheel ? Jack Aitchison maybe or Calvin Miller ?
Probably Jack, as you would need one to change the wheel……………………BOOM BOOM
I’ll close the door behind me on the way oot……..
bournesouprecipe on 14th August 2017 6:19 pm
Tony (f8888n) Watt heads to Belgium and club number nine.
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How long until Tony does 10 in a row?
Off oot to stick 6667 quid on Hibs ..A million awaits me in return.