The Guardian did an excellent piece on Wednesday on how referees in various European territories would view the penalty box wrestling of the Juventus players. In short, there is a variance in how these offences are punished. Who knew?
Juventus knew. I hear they watched four videos of referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco ahead of the Celtic game.
You have to admire their thoroughness. They had a plan to combat Celtic and needed to know if the referee would let them away with it. Gone are the days when someone at Juve would simply pick up the phone and ‘ask’. The danger from Celtic was known, illegal holding would nullify this danger and watching a few videos established what players would get away with.
It’s no longer sufficient to scout your opponents, if you want an edge in this game, scout the referee too.
Every day’s a school day.
I hear from a good contact that a journalist who recently departed the media for a job in the lower leagues once wanted to be a bit of a Jungle Jim. Apparently he was keen to ditch his industry for a job at Celtic back in the 90s. What an escape!
On Friday 1 March the Lisbon Lions will be at the Kerrydale Suite providing commentary and answering questions on their magnificent European Cup final win in 1967. This has never happened in 46 years since that game, to say it is a unique opportunity fails to tell the whole story.
The event is part of our 125 4 125 campaign – central to reinvigorating the charitable spirit which is part of the club we love. It will be a family occasions, tickets are available at £10 for adults and £5 for children. The night has been organised by several fans working in conjunction with the people at Celtic Charity, so please do your best to support this great occasion. Individual tickets or tables are available, details here.
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Summa of Sammi
Nice tae Greet ye,pally..
Tommy ‘Roo?
Na.. Nae class.. that.
It Sounds …Too… well… Demeanin’?
Noo..
Tom Terrific..
that’s .. pure..
Class..
Doncha Think?
Well… Ah dae.
Kojo
Still Laughin’
Oldtim
Just in fae the pub……ffs…….just come and stay wae me the next time……ur port….ma hoose….seen u going down before full time…….thought it was just the game…..ma hoose has everything for you part from a nurse…..but….will get one in the next time.
What a great day, enhanced by your port, corkcelt, mick and the bhoys…..always thought that no matter the result, we all have great time….sorry u won’t make it tomorrow…your amigo….kikinthenakas xx
Ok Bhoys 2 rounds to go………..
Round 4 of 5: After Shaun Maloney, name the next 5 Hoops that have made the most substitute appearances (prior to this season) with Celtic
(2pts if you are first to answer Q correctly, 1pt if correct but not first. One Submission only per round )
That is a toughie…
Smith
Lennox
McCourt
Hewitt
Kennedy
Total shot in the dark
In no particular order (but hoping to get 1 right…)
Owen Archdeacon, Paddy McCourt, Alan McInally, Dom Sullivan, Momo Sylla
Ah mean, come on…..
Ever…or in the current (5 year) squad?
Zaluska
Aidan
Hartson
Sylla
Lambert
Paddy McCourt
Bobby Lennox
Joe Miller
Jamie Smith
Ross Wallace
old pabbers would have loved BBC4 this evening..
I will raise a glass and say a wee prayer to and for my friend Steve..
gone but not forgotten….
HT –
Zaluska?? Coming on as a sub???
(pots and kettles, I know…)
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Rocket Man
21:57 on
15 February, 2013
Ever
kikinthenakas.
I may bring a few bottles to the Golf day at Aberdour, I enjoyed the day, nice people, and a nice price,£25 a head was great.
I can’t remember how many bottles of wine we bought,8 or 10,but that was a good price, I’ll dine there again.
Bobby Lennox
Andy Walker
Paul Wilson
Harry Hood
Owen Archdeacon
McCourt
McGeady
Brown
Hartson
Stuck
Jobo
I know, I know I was thinking of being a sub as opposed to coming on as one.
Honestly guessing: Coyne, Creaney, McLaughlin, McGeoch, Sylla
Rocket Man –
I don’t think your ‘honestly’ was needed! ;-)
tough round
Answers to round 4
1) Lennox 91
2) Samaras 79
3) McGeady 54
4) McCourt 52
5) McNamara jnr 52
CRC – out of interest how many did Maloney make. Just wondering if Sami might catch him yet…
Scores after round 4
28 setting free the bears
22 joe_joe_john_bobby_teddy
20 Jobo baldie
18 Tallybhoy
16 hamiltontim
14 Rocket Man
12 DJBEE
Speakin’ of Young Tom Rogich
Ah luvved his Maiden Performance.. tae.
it wiz maist..
‘
Satisfactory.
He showed ..mair than a Glimmerin’.. mebbe,even a Glimpse..
How aboot a Keek?
Yep…we wull go we that..
Of , Having the .. much sought .. but seldom ,found..
Ability..
tae
Tak the Game by the Scruff of the Neck.. and
Mak things Happen.
Yep..
Tom, is a Most Likely Lad..
Ah Vouchsafe.
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
Jobo – my conscience didn’t feel right otherwise ;-)
Ho DJBEE you see that Holmes?
try again
Jobo=Maloney 91
and the rest
1) Lennox 79
2) Samaras 64
3) McGeady 54
4) McCourt 52
5) McNamara jnr 52
HT
It was sub appearances not bench appearances so Zaluska won’t be there
and to finish
Round 5 of 5: Hoops am I?
One guess only, if you are first to get the right answer you will get 5 bonus pts
Clue 1: Born in 1966, I signed professional terms with Celtic in 1983 20pts
Judas
Charlie nicholas
Roy Aitken
BT – I think he may have preferred the Battle of the decades more… Kylie and Jason on now I’m sure they were firm favourites of his!
Round 5 of 5: Hoops am I?
One guess only, if you are first to get the right answer you will get 5 bonus pts
Clue 1: Born in 1966, I signed professional terms with Celtic in 1983
Clue 2: I made my first team debut in 1986 at home to Queens Park, setting up both goals
McClair
Owen Archdeacon
Archdeacon
minx1888…
ooooft….o))