They can call themselves whatever insolvency practitioners allow them to be called, but even the court assertion, that Charles Green bought a Basket of Assets, not a football club, seems overly optimistic. That lot look more like a Basket of Liabilities than assets.
I told you Joey Barton was a good Celtic man, there to take their money, and self-respect. Their big former Arsenal centre half is four years younger than our big former Arsenal centre half, but good grief! You could forgive him for being short of pace, but acting like an immature simpleton is unforgivable.
Moussa Dembele’s Perfect Hat-trick (one with the head, one with the right, one with the left), was a charm. We watched Henrik give us so much, he deserved to score a hat-trick against Oldco Rangers, but the history book was closed on that one with Harry Hood’s in the League Cup in 43 years ago.
I have witnesses to saying “We’ll have to settle for five instead of seven”, when hearing Leigh Griffiths would miss out today. Dembele (20), put in a performance which defied his inexperience. He looked like the £20m player some think we’ve signed. What’s more, he’ll continue to improve.
Tom Rogic had clearly been identified as our most dangerous creative player. He was hacked throughout, before retiring early in the second half. Scott Brown and Nir Bitton were also on top of their game, controlling the crucial central area.
Both full backs, Mikael Lustig and Kieran Tierney, got assists, as they created width to allow the central players to do their stuff.
Brendan Rodgers will hopefully highlight that the only two attempts on goal we conceded came a moment after we scored, near the end of each half. Teams notoriously lose concentration after scoring.
I’m off to find out who their no. 4 was. I’ve him down for two assists on his own. Liabilities, to a man – the keeper apart, who did well.
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Just listened to Brendan’s full post match conference. Just love listening to the guy talking football. A master tactician. In my 45 years of watching the Celts I’ve never taken so much interest in our manager’s substitutions. They all seem to be master strokes. On a great day I don’t want to be negative, but Brendan’s impact really throws into sharp relief all the more Ronny’s shortcomings, good guy that he is.
Just watched the highlights.
:@-)))))))))
One thing I will say. Brendan deco knows more about the game than me.
Me – WTF you doing Brendan taking Rogic off for Armstrong.
Brendan – You know nothing buddy. Just watch and smile.
MWD
Well that was just a really, really good day.
I am a bad man……………… I really, really, really enjoy their pain.
Pleased for Armstrong today. There is a player there.
Scotty, plot a course to the Camp Nou. Warp factor 5.
Brendan to his Bhoys….. What can you do for me?
You JUSTICE know that Something Good is gonnae happen
GORDON64 on 11TH SEPTEMBER 2016 12:17 AM
And let’s all remember our complicity in allowing them to retain their titles. HH and good night.
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Bah! Humbug!
Get at grip man and stop moaning! You made your point about 100 times already this week so let it go.
FAC the Act
KTF
Can I just give a special mention to mikael lustig? Thoroughly professional and solid performance today, and a superb cross to moussa for his hat trick. Well played mikael, often forgotten or made the scapegoat when most of the good bits go unnoticed.
vfr800a8,
The Big Legend is just angry he missed the Celts Hump the New Club. ;))
There is no friendlier guy than G64. A giant in more ways than One.
PETERLATCHFORDSBELLY on 11TH SEPTEMBER 2016 12:18 AM
Maybe 95% of those subs :-)
I agree, though, so far Brendan has the ability to see what is not working and change it for the better,
HH
CRC
The Huns haven’t retained 54 titles in my eyes nor I suspect in the eyes of the vast majority of our support. As Paul67 touched on the other day we’re wasting our time trying to persuade them of how things really are so why bother we know the truth.
The Johnatron,
To be honest Mikael has been poor a lot of games, hence him being subbed, you don’t normally sub fullbacks.
If one player knows how to play well in the Nou Camp, Mikael is that guy.
Delighted to see him play well today because he is Top Drawer.
IBWT
I think BR’s retort to some MSM twat today “Dont be disrespectful” in regard to some smutty comment about LG, was maybe the most commendable thing I have witnessed coming out of Celtic for 4-5 years!
EDB
Always good to remind them. It just gets there goat. :-)
I’ll be asking my colleague on Monday to check out the toilets before I use them. Just in the interest of H&S.
MWD
We had friends round for a meal tonight.
Lovely lovely people, not Tims or interested in football.
Just lovely people I am glad to call my friends.
Mind you, I’m glad they are away so I can watch the game again.
J and R, I do love you!
Maggie
No Dim Timmery from Mr Rodgers
That tackle by Kolo was Brilliant.
I was hoping the whole Stadium would start singing………
On yer own petec
Brilliant Supporters in 415 – Really massive.
I remember when Jock Stein took over at Celtic and I said to my Dad he would need to sign a whole new team of players if he hoped to bring success to Celtic.
How wrong was I?
Can you see any similarities with Brendan?
Only askin’!
Just to depress you all before bed, Low – Amazing Grace
VF I only post on a Friday and Saturday night as most on cqn will testify to. And have done so for many a year. Long before you arrived on the blog. And just because I’m repeating something does not make it less right. Hh
Peter Cheers mi amigo. Hh
ELDIEGOBHOY
Good to see you posting!
You going to the Hootenanny on October 1st or is that a stupid question?
Hope you are well!
GORDON64 on 11TH SEPTEMBER 2016 12:43 AM
VF I only post on a Friday and Saturday night as most on cqn will testify to. And have done so for many a year. Long before you arrived on the blog. And just because I’m repeating something does not make it less right. Hh
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Gordon, I’ve been a lurker for a long time but only posting more recently, so the idea of “seniority” is tenuous.
Just because you are repeating something doesn’t make it more right either.
FAC the Act
KTF
Philbhoy on 11th September 2016 12:41 am
I remember when Jock Stein took over at Celtic and I said to my Dad he would need to sign a whole new team of players if he hoped to bring success to Celtic.
How wrong was I?
Can you see any similarities with Brendan?
Only askin’!
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Are you that Old?
My Dad has no idea how to work a Computer.
Respect dude.
I think you may be on to Something there.
My Son said that Kolo would be the Capitano of Celtic by the end of this Season.
I had said he would replace Scott a lot earlier.
We shall see.
PETEC glad you enjoyed the day wi’ yer bhoy!
I’ll say one for you at St Mary’s tomorrow!
FAC the Act
KTF
VF I’ve followed Celtic home and away over the past 30 plus years so Ive earned the right to express my opinion. HH
VFR800A8
Gordon has his views on the Zombie team and I respect them
He is entitled to make his point.
Personally I really enjoyed that thumping they got today,more of that and it will start to dawn on them that …you know what,maybe we arent Rangers anymore
55 titles my royal irish arse
VF I was at the rally in George Square.
Gordon64 on 11th September 2016 12:53 am
VF I was at the rally in George Square.
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That was a Great Rally.
Philbhoy
Not sure bud. Things are a bit up and down just now and I currently have an issue that needs resolved soon which sees me becoming an inpatient for a short while. Will be there if possible.
Peter Indeed amigo. And I’ve a cracking story to tell about that day. But not for the blog. Hh
I phoned the BOBBIO so he could hear the chanting Reverberating around the Tall Buildings.
I tried to phone the Emerald Legend so he could sample what being Brilliant Celtic Supporters is ALL about – Supporting… Win Lose or Draw.
The Moaning Minnies really distracted the enjoyment in going to Celtic Park.
OnTheRoadAgain.CSC
G64,
Wee Jamesies defensive work was SUPERB. He wants it BIG TIME.
Mentality.CSC
Petec
Sinclair is the man,the main man
Enjoy Celtic
EDB Puts all the crap we chat about in perspective. Hh
What is the Stars,
He is bringing on so many of the players currently @ Celtic, his ATTITUDE is irrepresible, He wants it so much.
Paddy, Please Sign on.
Go on… You know you Really want to.
16 ROADS
GORDON64 on 11TH SEPTEMBER 2016 12:51 AM
VF I’ve followed Celtic home and away over the past 30 plus years so Ive earned the right to express my opinion. HH
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I’ve been following Celtic home and away for over 50 years. I was also at the rally in George Sq. I’m not disputing your right to your opinion, and I don’t doubt you are a stand up guy, but I just disagree with it.
No offence intended, so I hope none is taken!
FAC the Act
KTF
Di Granio & Annie90.CSC
Thumbsup
Petec
When the season started Paddy Roberts was the main man,the big hope to bring us some joy this season
Now its almost Paddy Who ?
No …thats disrespectful
I love Roberts but Sinclair is a class act
We have some really decent players now and even James Forrest has been brought back to life
However ….Tuesday will be a different challenge
Lionel Who
No Disrespect CSC