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Set-piece, VARless, first save of the season!

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How frustrating is it that we could control the game against Newco for 90 minutes yet still put our finger on the self-destruction button?   It is equally frustrating that this level of control has been absent against so many lesser opponents.  Why that is, is a question that will asked around these parts for years.

I liked the balance of our play: controlled, with sufficient cover that the defence was never stretched.  Ryan Christie stuck to his role, without trying to win the jackpot every time in possession.

Mohamed Elyounoussi scored with a glorious diving header, should have added a second and was a constant threat when linking with his strike partner, Odsonne Edouard.  Odsonne created the goal and would have doubled the advantage, but for his shot hitting the undercarriage of McGregor in the Newco goal.

When is a trip in the box not a penalty?  We both know the answer to that.  VAR has not removed controversy from the English game so I do not anticipate it will solve our problems here, but surely, surely, the trip on Odsonne would have resulted in a penalty awarded under video review.

VAR would also have seen that Alfredo Morelos was red carded for his attack on Stephen Welsh, we await to see if the SFA video review panel is sufficiently motivated to act.

Season 2020-21 will not be remembered fondly for our goalkeeper performances, however, Scott Bain’s save from a Kent volley yesterday might just count as the first impressive save of the campaign.  I cannot remember another.

I have praised Jonjo Kenny here but it was clear from early on yesterday he did not enjoy the step up in expectation.  Years from now you will be reminded that he conceded a corner that led to the Newco goal while in possession around the halfway line and a familiar pain will emerge.  What on earth?

The stat of this Celtic team: four of Newco’s last five goals against us were from set-pieces; three corners and a free kick into the box.  Martin O’Neill, who added analysis for Sky TV, must have had been dismayed.  His teams were seldom known for their passing game but they all understood how important it was to attack a set-piece.

Newco were no more than ordinary.  They had an exerting European tie on Thursday and could easily have conceded three or four goals, but they left with a point, surprising no one.

And for anyone living in the west of Scotland, this whole over-celebrating a point thing defines them to a T.

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  1. !!Bada Bing!! on

    JINKYREDSTAR on 22ND MARCH 2021 7:02 PM

     

    Morelos abuse – deflect, deflect. After six weeks the ‘Hayburn five’ Covid offenders are up in front of the SFA this week, watch for suspended sentences.

     

     

    Tells us the huns injuries have cleared up.

  2. onenightinlisbon on

    Lampard? Would say it all about where the Celtic board see our future, short termism at it’s worst.

     

     

    Surely just a rumour.

  3. Saint Stivs on

    First question for the Committee,

     

     

    Rangers rep can you tell us the significance of an all orange goalkeepers strip ?

  5. geebee1978 on

    SAINT STIVS on 22ND MARCH 2021 7:33 PM

     

     

    I remember the 2000 cup final when Rangers fans decked the stadium out in orange. Apparently, it was a mark of respect for Dick Advocaat but I wonder if they’d have done something similar if Mick McCarthy was in charge, for example.

  7. Saint Stivs on

    GEEBEE1978 on 22ND MARCH 2021 7:46 PM

     

    SAINT STIVS on 22ND MARCH 2021 7:33 PM

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I remember the 2000 cup final when Rangers fans decked the stadium out in orange. Apparently, it was a mark of respect for Dick Advocaat but I wonder if they’d have done something similar if Mick McCarthy was in charge, for example.

     

     

    ————–

     

     

    they might well have done, to show their respect for the tricolour and peace between orange and green ……..

     

     

    aye right

  8. Tontine Tim on

    RIMTIMTIM on 22ND MARCH 2021 4:21 PM

     

     

    However Celtic have another, more compelling reason to have been very concerned about the media immunity that Roofe enjoys and to have expressed concern at the brutal challenge on the most vulnerable player on the field, the goalkeeper. Celtic and Scotland lost, during a match, a fantastic goalkeeper called John Thomson nearly 90 years ago someone who is remembered by the faithful and in his memory we should always have a soft spot for the goalkeepers and the dangers they face.

     

     

    *not the first goalie tae suffer a fatal injury on that ground, 10 years previously Joshua Hardisty Wilkinson had graduated from the University of Glasgow with an MA on the 29th of June 1921. During his time at University he studied subjects such as Latin, English and Mathematics.

     

     

    Joshua was the son of William Wilkinson, an engineer. He joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserves during the First World War during which he survived being torpedoed.

     

     

    After returning from the war, Joshua completed his MA and played for Renton Football Club and then for Dumbarton.

     

     

    He tragically died on 14th November 1921 aged 24 from injuries received 2 days previously after a particularly rough clash against Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox in 1921.

  10. NorrieM on

    Bhoys, many of you will know or be aware of Leftclicktic.

     

     

    Very sadly, yesterday morning, big Paddy Lost his much loved Mum.

     

    Please remember

     

    Agnes Haney, in your prayers

     

    Big Paddy, his family, and more importantly his Mum, would greatly apreciate those Prayers.

     

    May you Rest In Peace Mrs Haney

     

    And Let Perpetual Light Shine upon your Soul

     

     

    Paddy, You Will Never Walk Alone Big Fhella

  20. timhorton on

    CONNAIRE 12

     

     

    I’m a old bhoy and you are correct,announcement was to be made today.

  23. bankiebhoy1 on

    in appreciation of this seasons glorious triumph, football’s “educational charity” has changed its name

     

    to ” Show Racism The Red, White and Blue Card “………………………….

     

     

     

    Aye.

  25. newradbhoy on

    Connaire .7.00 pm.

     

    It was me , sorry about that.

     

    Seems I had a bit of a premature speculation.

  26. philcool on

    If it wasnt a penalty yesterday then Barisic must be the worst defender in the world ever!

     

    He lunges wildly at a player from about 3 feet and misses both him and the ball.

     

    Hunbelieveable.

     

    HH

     

    Phil

  27. Weebobbycollins on

    Roberttressell @ 6.44…That was a very fair assessment, closest I’ve seen to my own thoughts on the subject. I believe Kamara was racially abused, however, due process must take place and we’ll see how it turns out. I thought Broonie did the right thing. I also believe the huns and the scummy MSM have capitalised on this ‘racism’ specifically in order to deflect from Roofe’s extraordinarily wild flying boot which could have resulted in the funeral of that poor goalkeeper. Exaggeration? Don’t think so. And of course, no one has mentioned the boots going into the player on the ground which sparked off the mayhem. Well, that’s not strictly true, as I heard a pundit say that Goldson was within his rights as the ball was still in play. Nuts! He then completely lost his head. Not the proper behaviour of a captain. Stand up for your colleague yes, but do not lose the plot. Again, all of this has been sidestepped in order to concentrate on the perceived racist incident. The Morelos stuff is just follow up. I would love to hear Gerrard’s and the players’ thoughts on the anti-Irish, anti-Catholic sentiment at Bigot Central…if you are going to stand up to racism, then it has to be ALL racism. But it won’t happen because it is too deeply entrenched in that putrid club (old and new)…

     

    However, to read this makes me feel uncomfortable…

     

    “Our team’s lining up and Scott Brown shoddy act of ‘solidarity’ are beneath contempt, and an insult to genuine anti-racist struggle.”

  30. bankiebhoy1 on

    Stivs,

     

     

    I was expecting a photie of Bellend the wee “dark-haired ” kitman……………

  32. jamesgang on

    Leftie

     

     

    So sorry to hear your news.

     

     

    RIP Agnes. And thank you for giving us such a fine son to be a friend to so many on here.

     

     

    HH jg

  33. James Forrest on

    Lot of interesting comments on the Kamara situation.

     

     

    I finished a piece on it earlier, which echoes a lot of what said on here.

     

     

    Scottish football has formed quite the wee hanging party … and all to give legitimacy to Ibrox’s new version of itself as a club committed to anti-racism … and in the meantime …

     

     

    https://thecelticblog.com/2021/03/articles-and-features/ibrox-rocked-by-new-racism-claims-even-as-scotland-rallies-round-kamara/

  35. Celtic Mac on

    saint stivs

     

     

    De Valera addressing the crowd. Is that Connolly to his right?

     

    And Pearse to his left?

  36. prestonpans bhoys on

    The Celtic Star has a piece on Moi Elyounoussi being available at a knock down price of £5m.

     

     

    I personally like him but not as a striker😯 beside French Eddy

  41. Friesdorfer on

    Leftclicktic

     

    Sorry to hear the sad news of your mother’s passing. God Bless Agnes, yourself and all family members.

     

    YNWA HH

  42. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Amazing how quickly they lifted someone for the Moreloss abuse?

     

     

    Must have been AC12 on overtime….

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