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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timbhoy in spain
I joined a racing service yesterday.
RR at PR. is that yer man.
Winners at 12/1, 5/2, and 11/2 and the Lay Advice at 4.6.
Gazebo Gang relocated to hotel No.10, formerly Dunkeld, from 12.45pm today. Not exclusive, just need to love Celtic and be prepared to express it with some degree of wit. (or bring the match tickets in G10’s case), kiddin’ D.
EC67
3-0 the hoops
I maintain that the spl has a conflict of interest investigating the 2 contracts as they have to live with the consequences,it is wholly unprofessional of the sfa to wait on the spl’s findings and furthermore,as Simon Hughes of the Lib Dems proposed not so long ago,any investigation should not be led or judged by Freemasons.
Eurochamps67
Memories, I used to live just along the road from the Dunkeld.
OLDTIM 1033
Fair play to you, Rory is a golfer. If he has no interest in football,politics,or religion,then I commend him for his good sense.
Celtic enjoys a greater community spirit than any other club in the world.
Archie MacPherson
Hamiltontim
Where do you reside now? ML3 man myself.
Maybe see you in the No.10?
EC67
Eurochamps67 on 18 March, 2012 at 11:45 said:
Have a pint for me I’m home with my two girls, Mrs Starry has to work today!!
Have a great day..
Hx2
TBB
Was chatting to my dad last night and he was telling me he has been lurking on here a bit more. He mentioned your name as a poster who’s commentary / posts he liked.
So there you go mate.
savo01 on 18 March, 2012 at 10:43 said:
the Trongate has a few open from 6am
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OldTim67..
Sometimes it’s Good to Pop into CQN..Just to see How good You are Going Yourself..
Sometimes l do it and Think..Jeez I’m Going Good..
Summa
Eurochamps67
Originally a Glasgow bhoy but Hamilton now.
Won’t be able to make no.10 unfortunately I’ve to meet friends to hand over tickets. Thanks for the invite though.
Was well aware that Celtic were actively considering contingency plans, for when the full extent of the Rangers scandal is finally exposed.
Men of reverie required to lead the biggest club in the world, and a personal preference if they are still in, is that we get out, the formal final expose of cheating, could be the catalyst for Celtic to go on to more world wide fame.
Tip of the Iceberg CSC
‘None of the players at Firhill have got everything.
If they had, they wouldn’t be at Firhill.’
John Lambie
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A Leader is a Dealer in Hope..
Napoleon (Lennon) Bonaparte
Summa
Saw two ghirls in my street in Louisville wearing Celtic tops for the St Pats shenanigans that goes on around these parts. Said I liked their tops and they said, and I quote, ‘we always wear out Ireland shirts on St Paddy’s’.
Oh well.
This was a day after two ladies telling me I was from the same place as Arnie Schwarzenegger and could I say ‘I’ll be back’.
I duly obliged and made their day apparently.
So who bid the 4 empty Irn Bru bottles for der hun? Gave me a chuckle this morning.
EC67 –
I’ll see you there, and so will my 3 mini-Baldies.
Just leaving shortly to catch a bus…
Jobo
Bullet, parcel bomb, John Wilson, Edinburgh jury, McCoist’s zero class in defeat at Parkhead, government summit, “old firm shame”, “he brings it on himself”, SFA ridiculous ban, George Peat, Dougie McDonald, referee strike, all Celtic’s fault…
And here we are… after “open season” (copyright George Galloway) he has worked and worked to get his young team to the edge of a magnificent season.
Neil Lennon. A backbone of oak. Our team’s manager. Hero.
Guy goes into the butchers and says “Can i have a mince round?”
Butcher replies “Yes but dont touch anything”
Oh Hampden in the sun
Here I come
Aipple
I trust you put him right on that point :¬)
@ BSR
Your mince joke made me think of this sketch from Paul Merton.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxn2hDm808
Specifically 2 mins in. Love that line.
HH!
Aipple
A few hours back.
Stopped at the traffic lights near Balmain ,Sydney.
Casually looking round,as you do.
Spy a young lad well decked out in our hoops,standing at the bus stop,waiting for a bus into Sydney for P
I was in Turkey last year and saw a particularily attractive woman wearing The Hoops.
I commented “I like your top……. and your shirts great too”
It wasn’t worth the slap.
TBB
I had had a few aduly beverages after a slog of a day in back garden and in my tired, slightly inebriated state I agreed with him.
Will not happen again.
CLINKO 1056
It’s probably because I refuse to install the latest Adobe Flash Player,as it screws up more links than it accesses.
I might install it for,oh,seven minutes,or then again,I might just look out the old vinyl!
Celtic Quick News
….A Box of Chocolates……..
I like the choice but tend to
avoid the soft centres. (They disagree with me)
:)))
NotToEveryonesTaste CSC
Me too :)))))))
HH
bournesouprecipe on 18 March, 2012 at 11:55
Me too :))))))) even
HH
…the odd ‘new’ flavours too….
Contd.
Paddy`s day.
Window down :”Mon the hoops” cries I .
I was rewarded with the biggest smile you ever saw.
Made my day.
Tims international or what.
BMCUW
Just done my Mother’s Day phone call.
Coincidentally my maw was at a party in Cheltenham last night, she says it was only a half hour drive from Worcester so that’s looking like the best option if I make it down.
Off for a quick meal and meet up with my brothers before hitting Hampden in a merry state.
I am expecting a good game of football if the pitch is ok. Killie should enjoy the space at Hampden but we should be able to profit from interceptions in their ambitious passing game. Wee Liam Kelly is their danger player but big Harkins has a good touch too though he is a bit slow. Dayton is an inconsistent winger but might turn it on today.
In the end though, we have the guns to worry them more
mickbhoy1888 on 18 March, 2012 at 11:07 said:
Bit arrogant of you. Are we not allowed to celebrate our Irish roots without you calling us plastic? Who appointed you as arbiter? Is it a prerequisite that we must attend Mass on St. Patrick’s Day before being allowed to celebrate in a pub? What about those who are proud to be Irish but don’t/no longer believe in going to Church? Are they not allowed to celebrate at all?
Why don’t you enlighten us ……………………….. and one more thing …………. just exactly how many churches were you in yesterday to enable you to make your statement about us plastic Paddies not being at Church.
mickbhoy1888 on 18 March, 2012 at 11:07 said:
….. Anyway Glasgow was just like Dublin last night………… full of plastic paddies
just a pity that the chapels were not as full yesterday morning with people wanting to celebrate the saints day
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A wee bit judgemental that post, mickbhoy.
You obviously were not at St. Andrew’s on Clyde St. at 11 am yesterday.
Standing room only.
While I will be hoping to win the first part of the treble, I will be even more concerned about young Patrice Maumba of Bolton as he fights for his life in a London hospital.
These tragedies put football successes into focus.
Hope everybody has a great day out.
I’m really looking forward to a focussed, professional and deadly performance from these Celtic kids this afternoon.
Youngster’s first Cup Final, Hampden Park in the Sun, a natter with some good Ghuys beforehand.
Hail Hail
A beautiful day to compete in a Cup Final.
Come on the Bhoys in Green.
Sammi and James Forrest to play starring roles in a top Celtic performance.
A Celtic Prayer…
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Starry