As we feared, momentum builds across the city as Barry Ferguson took control of a ragtag collection of players and within 90 minutes turned them into a team capable of rivalling Celtic. The heat is well and truly on the champions as they see their hopes of achieving four-in-a-row dim a little.
Not only was Barry able to control previously loser footballers, with a whiff of greatness, he brought referees and var under his spell. The value to Celtic of those three points against Aberdeen on Tuesday is now clear to see.
Actually, the most influential result of the night was in Perth, where St Johnstone deservedly beat Ross County to move within three points of Dundee at the bottom of the table. Saints visit Dundee on Saturday, a win there would lift them into 11th place on goal difference.
The top half of the table now has a settled look, with Hearts joining Celtic, Newco, Aberdeen, Hibs and Dundee United. All teams from our ‘proper’ cities and all capable to taking points of each other on their day. It will lead to a challenging end to the season.
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My observation of the R2ngers game last night was that Killie perceived an opportunity and went for it; like Dun Utd did recently. The visitors superior front line took advantage and won.
Both teams would never come at Celtic like that. It’s a strange one but being a bit shite lets you have a few good games when underestimated.
If R2ngers fundamentally improve as a team, getting 3 points in some of these games will actually get harder – low block.
They need to get a whole lot better to challenge for the league.
The parallels with Celtic in the early 90s are so clear. I saw us play like Barca at home against Aberdeen and then lose away to Falkirk
I’ve heard lots of theories on Seltic vs Keltic and am never sure what the truth is
My God, A decent comeback by them against a very ordinary Killie team, and some on here are worried.
Friitzsong,
I said this yesterday but I couldn’t remember where I learned of it. IT must have been Handley’s “the Celtic Story”. Many thanks. Wasn’t he a Marist himself and, of course, as Tontine Tim suggests, he could have had it from Br Dorothea.
Second that by Gerrybhoy 12 ish
RIP Gene H.
Last night Sevco comeback was more to do with Killie dropping off and trying to hang on to the lead. Once this set up failed and Sevco levelled Killie stayed in defensive mode.
If Killie had not pulled back and continued to attack the result could have been different
Parkheadcumsalford on 27th February 2025 5:07 pm
Friitzsong,
The book came out in about 1960. Football books can be dire but this was exceptionally well-written. It was unfortunate that , at the time of publication, Celtic were absolutely perplexing – outstanding one week and appalling the next.
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imo we are at our weakest when teams decide to attack us
at that time, lowland/ulster/protestant scots would not like to be called a Kelt what so ever/
Killie Didn’t Fall back into a low block set up, they continued to play a high line at the back allowing The Rangers FC Players plenty of grass behind to run into. The loan player Cerny took advantage of this at the Ibrox teams 1st goal. Most of The Rangers weakness is at the back and if you leave space behind they have a couple of attacking players who will punish you.
I used to rate McInnes as a manager But I think his days are gone, Killie should have shut up shop at 2-0, the Ibrox team have shown this season that they cannot find a way to pierce a low block. Most of their decent results have come against teams who open up and and play a high line against them. Their run in Europe is a reflection of this.
FFS, why are we getting all excited about “Wee Barry ”
One swallow does not a summer make
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It looked pretty obvious from the three minutes that I saw of the game that Barry was the motivator while the brains of the operation was McCann. Not unlike Gerrard and Beale abd we all know how that ended up.
The gap looks too big for me but that doesn’t mean they cant bloody our noses and put down some markers for next season.
The real worry is the Europa League and the automatic qualification. 40/1 to win it is virtually printing money
In all seriousness as Super Ally would say, it all felt a bit like a fever dream last night. Barry Ferguson’s name being sung by their fans as manager is end of days stuff
Just seen a video of huns 2nd goal last night, where Igamane grabs the Killer defender about 6 yards out and both arms round him ,runs him into the goals,absolutely scandalous
Yes – singing his name (a failed manager and wee ned), speaks volumes about how low they have stooped.
If that’s what you have to celebrate then congratulations, I guess?
Just watched the Dundee United disallowed goal. Dreadful decision,
Any word from SFA about the decision making process last Saturday regarding the disallowed equalising goal ?
Kuhn, Mazda, Jota, will tear them a new one.No silly bollocks by Brendan.Hatate needs rested.Looks dead on his feet after first half.Scales to give Trusty a spell.Looking a bit wobbly.
My pad loves to write,Mazda.Used to be Kyoto.Think its a bit of a racist.
Bada Bing
A bit like the Argentina 78 World Cup team their winning under Walter was often a heady mix of officials getting dragged along with the energy of a seriously whipped up crowd and atmosphere. Rules don’t seem to apply. That is what I mean by full Walter staunch performance last night. We will see that from them and I would sense they will get results that Phillipe did not.
Worth mentioning they had won 6/7 prior to the loss v QP so we’re not as bad as painted. I get most on here are taking them lightly but maybe I am too long in the tooth but I never take beating them at anything for granted.
Decisions such as you point out show we should not.
2531 tickets the huns have for Parkhead on the 16th March
HS- It was ridiculous, did you see the St Mirren red card that got reduced? Serious assault
Night night y’all
Let’s hope we hold out for one last league win.
It’s been an amazing 20 years!
CONEYBHOY on 27TH FEBRUARY 2025 4:55 PM
I’ve heard lots of theories on Seltic vs Keltic and am never sure what the truth is
*until his dying day Bro Walfrid always referred to us as ‘Keltic”, in fact when he sent John Glass down to the Renton to sign James Kelly he was told to sit on his doorstep at Burns Street and not to come back without him as in his alleged own words “no kelly no keltic”
When was it announced , thems are getting tickets for Celtic Park, thought that nonsense was thrown out after they couldn’t guarantee our safety?
!!Bada Bing!! on 27th February 2025 8:45 pm
2531 tickets the huns have for Parkhead on the 16th March
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So thats a few thousand Celtic fans kicked in the teeth by our own club.. 2531 plus a huge buffer zone to be precise.
HH.
!!Bada Bing!! on 27th February 2025 7:37 pm
Just seen a video of huns 2nd goal last night, where Igamane grabs the Killer defender about 6 yards out and both arms round him ,runs him into the goals,absolutely scandalous
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Bada; I said the same on the last article. The Killie defender was Igamane-handled and barged into the net. Functional VAR would have indicated the foul had a material impact on the play.
Dysfunctional VAR and dysfunctional media don’t breathe a whisper about it.
The fix is still in clearly.
Serious arse licking by Starmer today. I was cringing when he pulled out that invitation from the racist.
7000 hibs fans the week before
The two Lukes up on stage for the darts final now.
Darts was quick.
Turned on NewsNight but that Bruce broad.
Good morning from a chilly North Staffs.
I see the Spanish are going after Man City
Early morning teaser
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the hoople – got it – same , kast line
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