It would be easy for Celtic to take their eye of the ball. A huge Scottish Cup game at Tannadice last week, which was more difficult than the score-line suggests, before Neil Lennon had what will have been a few traumatic days. The tension in the west of Scotland ahead of next weekend’s game at Ibrox is already tangible; in truth, we could do with some quiet preparation time ahead of tomorrow’s Scottish Communities League Cup Final against Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock have no such worries. The Cup Final tomorrow is their season. Out of the Scottish Cup and certain to finish in the bottom six of the SPL, their focus will be absolute tomorrow. Kenny Shiels’ team have won only four league games since October but you will not need me to tell you two of those victories were against Rangers.
Two home wins within six days against Rangers and Aberdeen, the latter on 3 December, suggested Killie were certain to challenge for a European place this season, but things have moved south since then. They beat St Mirren on 2 January at Rugby Park before that impressive performance dumped Rangers on their bums at Ibrox last month.
Kenny Shiels made it onto Radio Scotland during the week to tell the nation that Celtic were so good it would be a travesty if they didn’t win the treble. I totally agree (and I’m warming to this guy) but Kenny knows exactly what he is doing. He intends to win the cup tomorrow and will know every potential weakness in the Celtic team.
History suggests he has a decent chance. Since winning five consecutive finals (until 1969), Celtic competed in 20 finals, winning only seven. We have some form to make up in this tournament.
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Shaun Maloney starting for Wigan..
well I like to watch MOTD before going to church on a Sunday…
Clark reaffirmed his belief that the position of Craig Whyte, who retains Rangers’
The Adminstrators admit a massive bid was made of four irn bru bottles, own up which one of you did it? brilliant
majority shareholding, will not inhibit the club’s future. “We’ve had ongoing discussions with Craig and, in fact, I met him earlier this week just to try and finalise some of these issues,” Clark said. “I remain confident that Craig Whyte’s position will not be an impediment to a sale. I won’t say exactly what that means but we’ve had discussions and we think it can be resolved.”
There have been some light-hearted moments in this grim Rangers affair. One offer put to the administrators for control of Rangers was of four empty Irn‑Bru bottles
To quote Lenny himself – “This is just the beginning.”
Today should be a celebration of all things Celtic,that magnificent football club…for it is a beautiful thing,this thing that means so much,to so many.
In Lennon We Trust.
Thoughts and prayers with Fabrice Muamba.
Hope makes a full recovery.
Battery charged so here we go!
A year ago today I left the pub in Doire in a bad kinda raging mood, I went back to the digs, lights off and pulled the covers over my Heid, I don’t like losing and take it home.
I was wakened about 2/ 3am by a text from MWD, Jings that Bhoy was lucky to survive the night, and it certainly brought me out of my bad place, that I was in.
Anyway MWD is alive and kicking 12 months later and thank God the scum never won that day.
I’m going over to see Estadio at 12:00 today and then to Hampden, I’m chuffed that MWD is Gonnae be with us.
V
vinny
say hello to those bhoys from me…
TET
Sorry to hear about the young fella!
Bad enough he gets assaulted, but his girlfriend too?
Shocking.
Hope they recover from thier ordeal quickly.
Low lifes are everywhere.
So lucky…off to the game wth all the faimily including my old mum….
Looking forward to a great day. Hopefully Neil and the team can do us all proud.
Hopefully the support will be just that and drive the team on to greater heights in a season to remember……so few trebles have been won and even fewer untainted ones……Todays game is massive……hopefully we will be on course at 5pm ….
Ten Men won the League
If Ogilvie is shown to be incompetent then he is in line with Farry, Peat, McBeth in the requirement for his role….
67 ECW
Thanks for the tip! Maybe see you there!
HTG
cheers bt
fantastic, have a good one today
Vmhan
Make sure MWD behaves himself!
;0)
Have a great day!
Got a wee Soccer seven’s to referee this morning and then me and and Leaf junior will be heading through to Hampden for his first cup final.
We’re on our way to Hampden we shall not be moved!
Cracking day , a double header for me bhoys game this morning then off to Hampden
Love cup final days
Anyone know where the gazebo is relocating to today?
Will check back later thanks for any replies
Elbows McCulloch moaning administration cost him 4 in a row.
Funny how they were pumped out of every cup and had chucked 19 points away before administration.
Stupid huns…
Morning all. Another glorious day in North Ayrshire. Mirabile dictu.
Today should see the first leg of the Treble. Let’s hope we all enjoy the occasion.
WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED.
Where is anyone drinking today fholks?
To all you bhoys and girls who remember last year and at the same time when Pablo passed.
Wee Shaedan was born after 20 wks instead of the normal 9 months term.
Wee Shaedans christening is today and I’m sorry to say I’m Gonnae miss it, there will be some great craic today at the weans christening and some of the best/ nicest people on the planet will be there, mostly Celts of course, but Lyndsey’s family are Man City fans
And good folk they are innaw, I hope they win the league this year, it’s been a long time coming for them.
Anyway, I’m not a wordsmith but I just wanted to say thanks to all you CQN’ers who thought and prayed for wee Shaedan, this is a grand day for Shaedan Tonner and I long for the day Daniel and I can take him up to CP. There’s more but Wee Derryghirl says I’ve to get off the phone TAL.
Ps I can see Hampden from the hotel room and it looks good to me!
A treble for sure CSC
V
savo01
vmhan will be over in Sharkeys…
Does it open early???? ;-)
think so… .
vmhan
savo looking for info on sharkeys today..
savo
I’ll be in KSC club Blantyre 11am opening..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrswoVjIck
Morning all sore head here from all the black stuff yesterday. watched the mankies game in a pub in glasgow they are snapping old guy about 65 was throwing his fists about wanting to take on an celt think there could be trouble ahead told him not to worry we would go easy on them next week didnt know an old yin coukd move that fast comical.any back to my can Hail Hail
savo01 on 18 March, 2012 at 08:52
Church on the Hill
League Cup Final number 16 for me, confident i’ll see us lift the cup for the 6th time (shocking record).
Forster
Matthews Rogne Wilson Mulgrew
Brown Wanyama Ledley
Forrest Stokes Samaras
subs Zaluska Hooper Commons Ki Cha
3-1 Celtic
timbhoy in spain.
Many happy returns and i hope you are celebrating twice today.
Morning all CQNrs from a rainy SW Germany. Had a great St. Paddy’s night out with “several” scoops of the black stuff at a concert by a local German band called the Fenians. All German Ghuys who are huge fans of the Celts and gave great renditions of the Fields and Let the people Sing. Hoping to round off the weekend with some silverware but it will be tough I think. Shields will have them well up for it. Thoughts with Fabrice too.
Gerry
FirstlegoftheTrebleCSC
All this treble talk makes me nervous, it’s as if we take victory for granted. All it serves to do is fire up the opposition. Whatever happened to “each game as it comes”?
I’m as delighted as the next man at where we are and what has been accomplished on and off the park this year, but we have won nothing yet!
Or am I just a big pessimist who can see the winning line coming but scared I might trip!
Looking forward to to-day and, nervous as hell. A few pints of the black stuff will help
Hail Hail and have a great day everyone
Paul67
Just love the video on page 54, what’s the track?
We are blessed to have Lennon Mjallby and Thomson at our helm, they are winners.
3-1 today bhoys they will score first but don’t be concerned we will triumph.
henryclarkson
Thanks pal.Feeling much better now & looking forward to a great day.
Up the Celts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiAQNz1E4g
Have a wonderful day bhoys, from the ‘Tommy Burns’ CSC
pintaguinness
I don’t think that Lenny and the boys are taking anything for granted, so I’m sure they’ll come out today firing on all cylinders.
It is the supporters that talk about trebles and why shouldn’t we?
Let’s face it, noone else can do it this year, so let’s be really positive.
The Treble is ON!!!
Take care my friend and have a great day!
Scotsman/Ogilvie:
“Many – particularly those who inhabit the murky world of phone-ins and internet forums …..”
…………… that may be fair enough comment, when I think about it, Keevins, Traynor, Young, English.
philbhoy
Your right, just the butterflies. Starting off from Fife very soon and the bar is open!
Enjoy
Ghuys I sent a message to Daniel (Ton Che Dan); this is what I got back:
Hi Lennybhoy he out my real name but I’m sure you will allow me to change it), yes it’s is his christening today mate, please thank all on CQN for all there prayers and thoughts and help as I am unable to do so, thanks very much, to all enjoy the football today and keep the faith. Hail Hail!
As requested, I have done so.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
…he out = (…he put…)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Good morning friends from a sun drenched East Kilbride, 7 miles from Hampden Park. And a special hello to all the Mothers out there..
Cup Final Day has arrived – woo-hoo!
From the Observer:
There have been some light-hearted moments in this grim Rangers affair. One offer put to the administrators for control of Rangers was of four empty Irn‑Bru bottles.
I’d say that’s about three too many…