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Shiels has history on his side tomorrow

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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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  1. timbhoy in spain on

    bonbhoy on 18 March, 2012 at 11:33 said:

     

     

    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.

     

    share

     

     

    Yes Bonbhoy that´s yer man.I mostly do the lays & I´m well up with them.

     

    It´s 50 quid a month for the 500 club but well worth it IMHO.(That´s for 7 months & covers you for the year.

  2. kevinlasvegas on

    Hearts have the hoodoo over hibs because neither team has been that good and hearts are still 1 up. Ref having a stinker. So it not just us.

     

     

    KLV

  4. reilly1926 on

    Panda Hands on 18 March, 2012 at 12:39 said:

     

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    I had the same problem when I opened an untitled e-mail from one of my contacts. Change your sign on password to your mail account.

  7. jmccormick on

    The bhoy has the tickets, I am holding out for next week. So it`s 1 litre of home made Sangria and 2 litres of Budvar and telly for me. Hampden in the sun, Should be great, c`mon the Hoops, no complacency!!

  9. Saint Patrick Gallagher on

    Off the the Soliel bar to watch the game and enjoy some tunes, enjoy your day.

  10. RRC: on

    Saint Patrick Gallagher (SPG) :-)

     

     

    Best quote from Lenny in that SL article…

     

    “But it is not just about quality – with our prestige, support, tradition and history, I think Celtic would add something extra to England’s top flight.”

  11. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Brutal hangover

     

     

    Ogilvie is Murrays gimp.

     

     

    Is this how Moonbeams manages to keep them all onside with a big illegal EBT pay off. Would be interesting to see if anyone not employed directly by him has received any benefits.

     

     

    So Craig Whyte has indeed got the copyright on the name Rangers and the hun crest. Will be available for show in Paisley soon.

     

     

    Really looking forward to a good game today.

     

     

    Back in an hour…my pillow is asking for me ;-)

     

     

    HH

  13. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Panda hands

     

     

    She should change her password immediately and then run an anti virus program.

     

     

    HH

  18. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Panda Hands

     

     

    Maybe Mrs Panda Hands is being subliminal ? ;-)

     

     

    HH

  19. paulreverecsc on

    Hi any bhoys in RoI know if its on telly live?

     

    I can only find it on Setanta at 5.30 ???

     

    Pls help

  20. kevinlasvegas on

    think its on bbc and weather wise, its dry and sunny and a little crisp. great day for a final.

     

     

    KLV

  21. What is the Stars on

    Hi

     

    Is game only being shown on BBC Scotland and if so can I access that through my Sky channels,based in Dublin and only get BBC NI

     

    Any help/advice appreciated,

  23. What is the Stars on

    Ah feck it,I just wont listen to radio or log on to CQN or watch Sky Sports and I will then watch the delayed showing at 5.30 on setanta.

     

    Have family over for mothers day so I can pretend to be very noble and not interested in the football,family first etc and then relax and watch it at 5.30

     

    Thats my cunning plan at least,probably better not look at any texts either.

  24. bonbhoy on

    FOR ANYONE WITH A SATELLITE DISH WANTING TO

     

    WATCH THE LEAGUE CUP FINAL ON BBC SCOTLAND

     

     

     

    FOR SKY CUSTOMERS

     

    Anyone with a SKY dish should be able to get BBC Scotland.

     

    If you can’t see the channel, follow the instructions below.

     

    Use your remote control.

     

    PRESS: SYSTEM SET UP

     

    PRESS: ADD CHANNELS

     

    This takes you into the page where you input the BBC Scotland settings BELOW.

     

     

    FREQUENCY: 10.803

     

    POLARIZATION: H

     

    SYMBOL RATE: 22

     

    FEC: 5/6

     

     

     

    FOR ANYONE WITH A SATELLITE DISH AND DIGITAL RECEIVER

     

    CHECK YOUR RECEIVER SET UP TO SEE IF IT IS ALREADY PROGRAMMED FOR ASTRA-2

     

    ALIGN TO ASTRA-2 28.2 EAST IF REQUIRED

     

    GO INTO SYSTEM SET UP

     

    ADD ASTRA-2 28.2 E IF REQUIRED

     

    Look for ADD CHANNELS or FREQUENCY

     

    It might be on the SCAN CHANNELS page

     

    INPUT THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS AS REQUIRED

     

     

    FREQUENCY: 10.803

     

    POLARIZATION: H

     

    SYMBOL RATE: 22000

     

    FEC: 5/6

     

     

    SCAN FOR THAT FREQUENCY

  29. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    The game is on Celtic TV. It is free this week. A trial offer

     

     

    HH

  30. bonbhoy on

    Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on 18 March, 2012 at 13:33 said:

     

    The game is on Celtic TV. It is free this week. A trial offer

     

     

    Audio only for UK/IRE

  31. Silver City Neil Lennon on

    What is the Stars on 18 March, 2012 at 13:26 said:

     

    The alternative BBC channels are up in the 800s on Virgin. It might be worth having a look up there. Being in the RoI may mean you won’t get them. That’s about as far as my limited knowledge goes.

  32. Auld Neil Lennon heid on

    As long as Lenny reminds the team of two games, at Killie first 70 mins and last 20 this season and ICT last season when we thought it was a gimme, we should be OK.

  34. bonbhoy on

    Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on 18 March, 2012 at 13:35 said:

     

     

    What do you need to do that

  35. Auld Neil Lennon heid on

    Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 18 March, 2012 at 10:43 said:

     

     

    If the SPL can interpret the rules to allow a prachute Celtic can get a lawyer to interpret them to allow an early exit. UEFA would have no qualms at allowing it imo if the English league was ok with it.

     

     

    A bit of compen to the last team not promoted would help sweeten the way.

  36. oldcastlebhoy on

    bonbhoy on 18 March, 2012 at 13:30 said:

     

     

    the instructions above work -im in republic and thats how i watch it

  37. harpsbhoy on

    What is the Stars on 18 March, 2012 at 13:26 said:

     

    Hi

     

    Is game only being shown on BBC Scotland and if so can I access that through my Sky channels,based in Dublin and only get BBC NI

     

    Any help/advice appreciated,

     

    switch your box off ( pull the plug out ). take your card out and turn it up side down and put it back in. put plug back in, and power on and it will be on channel 971.

     

     

    share

  38. optimistic little soldier on

    For those in Dublin, just do as bonboy says. I’m in Dublin and it works for me. I’ve tuned in bbc2 and stv too.

     

     

    Have been able to keep up with river city…

  40. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Bonbhoy

     

     

    Go onto google and search for;

     

     

    Mask ip address online

     

     

    Read one of the hits you get

     

     

    HH

  41. What is the Stars on

    Thanks lads for the replies

     

    I am going to follow instructions and get BBC Scotland on my Sky

     

    thanks again

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