The bedrock Celtic built their record-breaking league win on last was the defence; we went months without conceding, serious chances for opponents were written up lustily. A large part of the summer shambles was the contrasting nature of our defensive play; Legia Warsaw scored six but they also missed a hatful.
While our results have improved in recent weeks it’s the defensive record which has shown the most marked up-lift. We’ve conceded only twice in seven games, a ricochet against Astra and that goal against Hamilton. By contrast, we kept only a solitary clean sheet in the seven games prior to this run.
On the surface, we looked shaky in defence for the latter parts of the game against Inverness on Saturday, but while there is still work to do, the defence can be encouraged that they are able to withstand sustained pressure – and that they can rely on their keeper, when necessary.
A couple of action points for you:
Magners are donating £18,300 to the Celtic Foundation. The money will go to the four areas the Foundation work: Health, Equality, Learning and Poverty, in proportion to how fans nominate those areas. To participate, tweet @MagnersUK with one of the following hashtags: #Health, #Equality, #Learning or #Poverty.
Magners have been a great help to our campaign to build a fourth CQN school kitchen for Mary’s Meals in recent weeks, so I’m keen we support and encourage this initiative. £18,300 is a huge bonus for the Foundation, they will do great work with it.
The Foundation are full on with their Christmas strategy at the moment. This year money will be split between those who look after the homeless and vulnerable, and individual families – identified by grassroots organisations, to help them buy gifts for kids and put a Christmas meal on the table.
This work is being done in your name, so make sure you’re aware of it.
The inaugural Foundation ladies’ lunch event, Ghirls for Good, takes place on Saturday 13 December, proceeds towards the Christmas Appeal. If you qualify……. Book here.
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jamesgang
How was that London?
HH
HT
There’s naff all wrong wi a bacon buttie at this time of night, you stick to teaching and leave the rest of us to get cholesterol levels oor grandparents would have said, “wit the feck are they talking aboot”. :-))))How are you this fine evening my friend, I hope you and Minx are superb, as you both usually are. :-)
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
skyisalandfill,
I’ve not seen your post, but in other posts you come across as a good Celtic man with humour, nowt wrong with that mate.
If some have taken it the wrong way I wouldn’t ponder on it. HH
Away to my kip.
WeeFra
We’re grand but apart tonight unfortunately. How’s you, D and the farm collection ma wee pal :-)
Neganon2…my point is this….i know the board will not utter a word against sevco…fk them…the board , i dont live with..i dont eat with..i dont drink with…the SUPPORT i do….the board and all their soup takers who get money from the media and junkets abroad too supporters conventions in Vegas are nothing to me….only the support matter…not ONE explayer or exmanager can come out and say..”the huns are dead” really not ONE..i wonder why?…
For the sake of clarity as Skyislandfill’s post seems to have gone over the head of Petec and possibly Neganon’s too, coverage of tonight’s RM v Liverpool game showed that the fans are kept warm by huge heaters hanging from the roofs of each stand.
Skyislandfill’s flippantly, and humorously, indicated that some very important issues should be shelved so that Celtic supporters can benefit from these heaters at ye ole Celtic Park. He was’t being serious not was he being sarcastic. He was being hunourously. Some people on here take life far too seriously.
GM- hope you have a smoke alarm :)
Weefra was just jesten, I am more or less self taught, and didn’t get into it till late 50s many a time ah can’t get the matches tae light, but the grey matter struggles at times,lights are on but no one in Haha.
Awerabest PJ
Nice one,
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neganon2
In truth I don’t know.
At the time of the referendum did you mention getting pulled in several directions in terms of work, travel and family.
That really resonated with me as I know that feeling so well. I’m struggling to be a good dad, decent partner and worker.
I bought a season ticket for me and the wee Mhan. My first ever. I love going to Paradise with him.
I have serious misgivings about the commercial, moral and political/ communications direction of our club.
And I fear for the future.
But I struggle to see and know what to do for the best.
Bedtime for this Tim.
Read CQN while watching a fascinating BBC documentary about Jewish art stolen by the nazis. We always seem to live in difficult times full of conundrums.
HH jamesgang
skyislandfill
I think you should have asked jamesgang,”is London still there”. That’s the effect he has on cities. Lol.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Ah wel, didn’t work.
skyisalandfill
It’s grand to be back.
Too busy for me!
HH jamesgang
skyisalandfill
23:32 on 4 November, 2014
HT
Cheers
I’m the sort of ghuy who misjudges situations. Can’t help it.
HH to you and all
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I’m Sorry m8, genuinely. I definitely misjudged this situation.
I’m just annoyed that Neganon gets stigmatised, when he puts a lot of excellent things on the blog.
A blog is not about everyone agreeing and being happy together. It is so obvious.
Weefra
Spent almost 2 hours in a cab to struggle through 12 miles of static traffic.
You’d have hated it!!
HH jamesgang
HT
All is ok, wee probs ahead maybe with D. Wishie General next week, a very early appointment. Will update you the mo with a wee call if ok. KTF.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
weefra
I was sat next to him at CQten and can well imagine
Almost wet my pants…….again
HH
Try again….
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Is craig gordon ok?
Emilio over the sore yin?
Scepanovic up front?
Kris hows the a..eh injury?
Is jamesie a poss?
Mikel how yi holdin up?
Freetheskyeisalandfill1 :-)
HH
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy
23:45 on 4 November, 2014
For the sake of clarity as Skyislandfill’s post seems to have gone over the head of Petec and possibly Neganon’s too, coverage of tonight’s RM v Liverpool game showed that the fans are kept warm by huge heaters hanging from the roofs of each stand.
Skyislandfill’s flippantly, and humorously, indicated that some very important issues should be shelved so that Celtic supporters can benefit from these heaters at ye ole Celtic Park. He was’t being serious not was he being sarcastic. He was being hunourously. Some people on here take life far too seriously.
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That makes sense. Not everyone is aware of these things and many things are going on that annoy people.
Weefra
That would be good. If I don’t answer it’s only because I’ll be incredibly busy tomorrow but will call back when I get the opperchancity :-)
TOSB
You trying to start a war?
Night all God Bless.
UTLR
If we did get heaters the prawn sandwich brigade could barbecue them like the Aussie Tims do…..
HH jamesgang
Why do they need heaters in Spain?
Bada….
Wtf!!!
You have no idea. I’ve thought for some time you are a witch :-o
jamesgang
I spent 18 years driving trucks/coaches through London and hated every minute of it. Thankfully I gained a promoted career and progressed beyond one of the most stressful occupations in this country. Anyhoos, glad your home safe and looking forward to my manhug prior to the Dundee game. Hope the wee fellas fine. :-))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
HT
No worries buddy. :-)
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
jamesgang
A proper jokemiester.
LOL
Sorry. I only have cooncil telly so assumed most watched it seeing as we all gave up SKY as some sort of act of defence against the monster that kept Ms Brookes out of jail and screws Scottish fitba.
HH
Sorry about the comments below…best I keep to what I know.
As weefra says…definitely goodnight now.
Damned kettle packed in….finally found the old receipt…..that argos site showing over a 100 to pick from……never buy an expensive one again……think ill try my luck this time and get one of those whistling ones…..got make sure the tune doesn’t sound hunnish first
Big-cup wiinners
I don’t know about starting a war but I’ve just re-read that last post of mine and the spelling makes it look as if I’ve over imbibed big time and I haven’t taken a single drop. I’m using a new mobile to post and the predictive text is making a mockery of what I’m typing. :-))
Weefra
The wee Mhan’s grand.
We’ve taken to scoring the team’s performance out of 10 and we’ve agreed completely on the two games so far.
I’m cherishing the father/son consensus while it lasts as I know it’s likely to be a brief period!
Night to you all.
Nae fighting now cos you’re all good Tims in your own idiosyncratic, mentol ways!
Peace n love.
HH jamesgang
skyisalandfill
23:58 on 4 November, 2014
jamesgang
A proper jokemiester.
LOL
Sorry. I only have cooncil telly so assumed most watched it seeing as we all gave up SKY as some sort of act of defence against the monster that kept Ms Brookes out of jail and screws Scottish fitba.
HH
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I was playing Counterstrike Global Offensive so I had no idea about the heated seats comment. Apologies once more.
Celtic were crap against Astra last game, looking for a big improvement in this next game against them. If that happens, and I think it will, then the Ronny tenure is finally off and running.
sipsini
Never seen that Twitter account before. I’m bookmarking it. Lmao. :-))
We’ve had a right ole busy day. Every inch of the living quarters of our poultry has been cleaned and disinfected. Of course the pools have had a “water cleansing treatment” done also. I’m fecked if I can remember how I managed to work full time. The things you do to keep a wumman happy. Hahahaha. Oh and cleaned the kitchen and living room inside windows. Outside done the mo. Nae wonder I’m knacked. Hahahaha. Time for ma cot….
Night Night Timland
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
I used to really enjoy watching Gordon Strachan as a pundit.
His recent pronouncements however have bemused, bothered and bewildered me.
So sad that one of the few people who I respected in Scottish fitba has sold his soul to the big lie.
Tosb. Are you still in Embra? I assume you are since you’re on the phone. Give my regards to L and the wee mhan.