If we are looking for reasons why Celtic have dropped so many points in recent weeks it is revealing that we have not kept a clean sheet away in the league since Boxing Day, and that was to bottom club Dundee.
Losing goals, of course, is seldom about the last line of defence, and losing goals this consistently is seldom even an issue with defence, in dominant teams, defenders are seldom taxed. It is more likely a consequence of the shape of the team. Goalkeepers should be protected, as should defences.
It’s the midfield we should be looking at. Dominate possession and stop leaving spaces for the opposition to exploit; we’ll stop losing goals and start winning games.
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TBJ
McNeil’s Bar is not far away but there are a few corners to pass if billy felt that he needed another lesson on where and when to talk baws
A friend of mine in Ireland is watching the game, Linfield 1-3 Shamrock Rovers.
He said there were quite a few fans made the trip.
Bussed in and out.
Hasn’t mentioned trouble.
He said they were matching the Linfield fans song for song though!!
SPF
praecepta
21:04 on
11 March, 2013
Miss Prestonpans is going down this weekend for Everton’s game against Man City. Looks like she’s picked a good one since the crowd reaction should be interesting!
The Boy Jinky
Big Billy’s place long gone – Benny Rooney still has the Queen’s Park Cafe on Victoria Road.
Bada Bing
I believe he has a holiday home in the Irish village of Tosh -)
sftb
watched the uefa cup final in mcneills … caesar is in quite often.
i know whos company i would prefer … but big billy looks like he maybe no get his boot up high enough to kick gerry in the alis.
was it not a head butt anyhoo … allegedly
praecepta
used to live close by…. moved just over 4 years ago
always reckoned the qp cafe was a strange name for a pub though
praecepta
21:18 on 11 March, 2013
Pub is still there and still called McNeill’s (at least I think it was the last time I was in it), but you’re right that he doesn’t own it any more.
stephbhoy/lennondinho18
That is over three years since the Masterplan was published and not much has happened at the Park in between. I notice that in the 2009 doc. “we welcome the retention of the listed London Road School, and proposed re-use as a museum….” a position no longer held. Three years of further decay has sealed its fate. Let us face it this is Glasgow, if a building has to go, it goes. I do believe the Celtic side will be complete, not sure about across the road.
TBJ
Not a strange name at all.
“I’m just popping out for a drink in the cafe, dear!”
“I spent the whole afternoon drinking in a cafe”
A great excuse
sftb
Billy’s place on Torrisdale Street (adjacent to the station) changed hands some time back (not sure if his son had it for awhile). The other Irish bar on Vicky Road was boarded up after the New Year – not sure if its open or not (scarey place these days after dark).
Mixed feelings about Gerry McNee, don’t doubt he is a Tim and was a student if our history.Like a lot of Tims in the MSM thought he went overboard in his criticism of us as if to justify his impartial credentials .
Don’t see any Orcs doing that!
The Boy Jinky
21:14 on 11 March, 2013
sneddoni
your talking pash… you dont know me… so maybe use your guesses on a fixed odds coupon or the lotto.
I meant no disrespect, I simply thought you seemed to passionate a supporter to let someone else stop you from doing what you love doing, ie supporting Celtic.
Maybe its time to stop, as I clearly upset you. Sorry for that.
I hope we both get what we want. As that would be both good for the game and good for Celtic.
I don’t know you, and sorry for sounding like I did. I just think a lot of supporters say they will stop doing this and that, but by simply being here and talking about stopping injustice, I think they will continue to fight the good fight, even when things don’t go our way.
I bought a new pair of shoes
Oooooooooffffffftttttttt CSC
Tim2bhoy where did u sit at ground when Lennon played for us, u sound uncannily like the guy who sat near me who despised our now manager. Settle a wee private bet Im having with myself.
sneddoni
celtic are more than a club to me … as with many others.
but.. if they sell their souls to the devil … i will not feel this passion for them.
often say they are my first love and will keep returning … but betrayal would be unforgiveable mate :(
what would i do without them.in my life …. no idea
Been watching Burnley V Hull for the last 15 mins. Poor teams and Hull could make the play-off for the EPL!!
Actually remember Celtic playing at Turf Moor in the 70’s in the Anglo Scottish Cup, we got beat :-(
sftb
sipsini and myself worked at the other end of calder st
two of our colleagues used to nip out early nighshift for the 1st edition daily record and any orders the troops wanted ( irn bru … crisps … chocolate) … used to tell the gaffer they were going to the cafe on victoria rd ;)
Salty & Swally
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TIyRJg7i_i0
Gerry McNee saw no future for him in Scotland as a sports journalist if he was seen to support us. So, he tried to rise above it by claiming to support Man Und and overcriticised us at every turn, just like Keevins, Walker and Provan do today. There is no future in even giving us an even break in the Scottish media. They have decided to it is in their financial interest to fawn on thon deid team and do their damnedest to vilify us. Ignore them.
Anyone think Ally Lamont will be asking Jig McElbows if he misses the Celtic games?
Ah’ back..fur a wee hit..
Yep..
Ah Agree wholeheartedly wi.. Darlin’ Charlie’s Opinion..in this.
Partly, because.. Ah luv the Guy….and Partly ..
Because..
Charlie ,is Correct .
Ah miss the Humpty Dumpty’s.. as well ,as he diz.
Jist like Ah Don’t Like the Winter time.. A detest it,when it rolls roon..
But, It is Needed..so Ah realize,that Ah must Live wi’ it.
And Celtic , Need the Humpty Dumptys.. as well.
Sure, we wull win this League,in a Canter..,and Probably, we wull Win ..The Next Year’s League..and the League ,after That..and..Mayhap.. even ..the New Wan Efter That!
Dis Anybuddy, see Somethin wrang ,wi’ this Scenario.. which Ah am Bringing Ye??
Don’t answer that..Even the Maist Die Hard Humpty Dumpty Hater, amongst ma Readers..
Must Know, that .. A League Victory, for us.. Withoot a real.. Honest tae Badness Challenger..Such as the Humpty Dumptys..
Is…
As Hollow as Ma Pal Nutsy’s Leg.
He his Notorious fur Hivin wan o’ them.. when we go oot oan the Ran Dan, Clubbin’.
Yep.. this League Victory, which is acomin’ Aroon the Bend ,fur us
Jist wullnae ring true..
Tae Me.. and.. well.. Ah kin only speak fur Masel,of course..so Ah wull leave it at
that.
And..
Yes, we Defintootly need Much Stiffer Competition,My Dear, Virginia..
than we are gettin’, withoot the Ominous Presence of..
the Humpty Dumptys, Breathin Doon oor Necks..
Doncha you Guys, remember.. How Sweet wiz that
That League Victory.. of Ours.. When We Last Beat them tae the Post..
Tae Me It Tasted so sweet..that … Ah pit oan .. Ten Pounds..
Shucks, Any Celtic Fan who disnae Agree,wi’ whit Ah hiv jist said.. is no being true tae his or her sel.
And if they don’t..
Then Ah Am sorry tae say,well Ah am No really Sorry,but Ah wull say that in order tae softer the Blow.. that is Coming in the Next sentence..
Here it comes..Look Oot.. Nellie!
“If Any Celtic Fan, diz not want the Humpty Dumptys tae be in the Same League.. as the Celtic…as Perennial Challengers
THEN THAT TELLS ME..( It is Sticking OOt.. a country Mile_)
That is Because..
That Celtic Fan..
‘
IS FEART of Their Presence.. and Disnae Want them as Challengers, because of
That..
FEAR~”
Right?
Of course..Ah Am Right..
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
logs off
kojo
i miss them like the jews miss adolf hitler
Just read Kenny Clark’s opinion on the Grifiiths’ free kick goal that wasn’t awarded yesterday.
What he says, paraphrasing, is that the Linesman’s position is in line with the 2nd last defender to adjudge any offside players, as it ought to be, while the Referee is watching play from in front of the wall, as provided for in the current guidance/ recommended best practice.
In this case, the wall was around 30 yards from goal, the referee 35 yards out, and the linesman watching the offside line along the 18 yard line.
What he fails to mention is…
…this was a direct free kick, likely to be struck directly at the target, and between them, neither the referee nor the linesman thought it would be a good idea to get a decent view of the goal. Just in case, like…
As it turns out, the referee’s position precluded a view of the goal, while the linesman apparently is expected to be able to run from his position on the 18 yard line adjudging offside, to the goal line in time to adjudge whether the ball has crossed the line.
Necessarily, this requires the linesman to get to the touchline “as quickly as possible…”, which means running faster than the football is travelling, which of course is moving at a speed in excess of 60mph.
Until the referees’ shackle is broken such that officials and former officials feel able to talk openly and honestly about the role and the challenges it presents, we’ll continue to endure this belief-defying, incongruous and really rather embarrassing parochial sub-mediocrity.
It doesn’t need to be this way, but the reality is perpetuated by such self-serving attitudes as these that would shame a 1970s Jobsworth.
boring
Was down at Liverpool this weekend for Spuds game.
£175 a ticket corporate(prize) which was
A ticket to game
a program and
a single course of chilli con carne…………. that was it.
Enjoyed the game but atmosphere was non exsistant mixture of hoops murderwell and sevcco fans and everyone agreed SKY must have microphones right in the crowd to get the “atmosphere” SKY shown on telly.
Just console yourselves ,every time we win the league is like a kick in the knackers
to them hillbillies…………..now that’s cheery.:O)
setting free the bears
21:19 on 11 March, 2013
Bada Bing
I believe he has a holiday home in the Irish village of Tosh -)
******
In the townland of Toshcladdy?
Sorry fur awe you Guys who
Wullnae Man Up.. and Admit that Ah am Right.
Ye are Feart of the Humpty Dumptys.
And that is a Fact.
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
Kojo
One of the flaws in your argument is that the only challenge they would offer this year is to Dundee for the rubbishest, most crap, most bottom placed team award.
I don’t fear them. Dinnae want to play with cheats.
I have loved this season. Fresh air. Relatively.
prestonpans bhoys
21:31
I think our pal de blog Burnley 78 can fill in any blanks you might have on that specific fixture…
Whatever happened to Paul Caddis was he not one of the Brammer Mallum Brigade destined to be a future Captain of Celtic..
jc2
Good point, the atmosphere at Anfield did seem exceptional, maybe enhanced to make it seem better than the cup tie at Old Trafford. The only time we get additional mikes is when there is a minutes silence in November at Brockville or places like that.
Parkheadcumsalford 21.46
Totally agree with you . It’s strange that even after their demise none of these guys have had the courage to give us some backing . I suppose even though they died the msm just continues as always
We have been asking supporters on the CQN Magazine Facebook page to consider complaining to the Advertising Standards Authority re Sevco advertising on Clyde SSB claiming to be “Scotland’s most successful club” – here is the link if you wish to add your own complaint. It only takes a few minutes and it is actually good to get it off your chest!
The ASA have confirmed they are investigating the complaints.
http://www.asa.org.uk/Consumers/How-to-complain.aspx
The Battered Bunnet
21:58 on
11 March, 2013
I have loads of blanks about that trip due to the fact I spent all day in the pub before the game :)
jc2-You got Spuds too…:}