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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Sorry, need a favour, can someone tell me how to get BBC Scotland up on my Sky dish in Ireland, looks like Setanta only showing deferred coverage of game. Thanks
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon on 18 March, 2012 at 10:54 said
From the article
” What I would say is that there were player contracts which I would have been asked to sign during my time at Rangers – just as an officer of the club who was present in the stadium.
Sounds like a “just in case” pre emptive statement to me.
I know this is a long shot but are there any Celtic supporters bars or at least a solitary Celtic fan in Macae, Brazil? Would love to see the game today but can’t use Celtic TV because my internet connection in the hotel is awful. If anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated. My email is gerry_mccann41@hotmail.co.uk
Afternoon to the Celtic family!
Looking forward to a magic cup final. C’mon the bhoys!!!!!
Anyone hear how The Exiled Tim’s bhoy is doing?
HH
Neil Lennon is ainm dom (nohunlover) on 18 March, 2012 at 13:51 said:
Sorry, need a favour, can someone tell me how to get BBC Scotland up on my Sky dish in Ireland, looks like Setanta only showing deferred coverage of game.
http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/?p=8349&cpage=18#comment-1346422
Such a poor side Hibs.
yeah Hibs are poor. Be a tight thing for relegation. Bad season
KLV
My boss is Peter Principle : great videos man!
What’s that comin’ over the hill? It’s AC/DC and The Green Brigade!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaCqtj6WYK4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
60 minutes and counting.
timbhoy in spain
I joined the 500 Club. Horses being named and Club details being sent out this week.
I backed the Lay Advice yesterday.
Have you been on all the 32 from 33 run with that bet.
Hi john,I´ve tried to send the info but it wont recognise the email addy.
no sammy for today….
KLV
orion1951 on 18 March, 2012 at 13:18 said:
bonbhoy on timbhoy
You have mail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYR4xf5MG24
kevinlasvegas
You have team news?
Yes mate every one.i get a lot of good info for laying horses & LTD etc.
Sammy on bench according to bbc chaz at lb. stokes starts.
KLV
Broony fit?
Man…The Exiled Tim was in a grim mood last night,and he left the site feeling really misunderstood coz he’d really gone into one and felt he wasn’t being supported enough.
I can understand that as unprovoked violence on a loved one/family member can through yer brain into meltdown.
If anyone knows him personally ( I don’t ) I would urge them to contact him and see how he & his battered lad are doing.
timbhoy in spain on 18 March, 2012 at 14:03 said:
Hi john,I´ve tried to send the info but it wont recognise the email addy.
I’ve sent it to orion1951.
Worked OK for me
Just hope Neil doesnt tinker too much, Think Vic at the back. not sure..
KLV
timbhoy in spain – can you send info on to me as well? looks interesting. cheers jinkybhoy at gmaildotcom
It is interesting in the Mail on Sunday article about Campbell Ogilvie entitled rather appropriately “Maybe I should have questioned things more” he says that he admits having taken £95,000 in EBTs, but had nothing to do with player’s contracts, quote: “he admits that he was sometimes asked to put his signature to player contracts during his time at Rangers –“just as an officer of the club who was present in the stadium”.
It is fairly apparent that he knows that illegal second contracts will surface and he is saying that sometimes he just signed things without knowing what he signed. This from the best football administrator in Europe?
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#Celtic XI: Forster; Matthews, Rogne, K Wilson, Mulgrew; Forrest, Brown, Wanyama, Ledley; Hooper & Stokes (TH)
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#Celtic subs: Zaluska, Cha, Ki, Commons & Samaras (TH)
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Scottish Communities League Cup Final: Celtic v Kilmarnock team news: Forster; Matthews, Rogne, K. Wilson, Mulgrew; Forrest, Brown, Wanyama, Ledley; Stokes, Hooper Subs: Zaluska, Cha, Ki, Commons, Samaras
thanks starry
KLV
No Izzy again, imagine Lenny will play him after league is wrapped up, surprised Sammy isn’t starting, but then again I wouldn’t have wanted to leave out any of the front six
HH
“he admits that he was sometimes asked to put his signature to player contracts during his time at Rangers –“just as an officer of the club who was present in the stadium”.
Oh dear, as a Company Director, that won’t get him far, in a legal sense. The more they protest……
I am happy with that selection of a robust midfield. Feel sorry for G Samaras but one of him, Stokes, Hooper or Forrest had to drop out to give us that strength in midfield.
I’m sure he will play a part at some time today.
Neil Lennon is ainm dom (nohunlover) on 18 March, 2012 at 13:51
Did you get BBC Scotland programmed on your Sky Box
I would have thought that the wide open pitch at Hampden would be tailor made for our Georgios to run amok in. However, trust the manager.
bonbhoy on 18 March, 2012 at 14:06 said:
timbhoy in spain on 18 March, 2012 at 14:03 said:
Hi john,I´ve tried to send the info but it wont recognise the email addy.
I’ve sent it to orion1951.
Worked OK for me
Yeh I tried to send an email earlier to someone & it said it didn´t recognise the address.Feckin new Yahoo is useless.
kidpyramid 13:54
Gerry, we’ve trying for ages to generate interest in a CSC Macae, as yet wi no luck. So maybe you’ll be the distant rumble that starts the Thunder.
We’re definitely showing the game in Rio today (Blue Agave Pub, Ipanema) but I guess you’re no able to travel (in which case make sure you can make it next week).
However, (no luck for Muggins here) I’m currently stuck on a pipelay barge ion Fortaleza so I guess I’ll be hopping around the websites pretty much the same as you’ll be.
If you’re stuck for sites send me an email ( rioskorrie@yahoo.com) and I’ll ping some your way.
Viva A Revolucao Verde !!!!!
Finally got around to watching the celtic v real 1980 game that I recorded… Imagine my amazement in seeing a corner advertising board with Murray international metals on it …. Wow
No. 67
Are you lurking? A few weeks ago you told me that you used to play for St. Bridget’s PS and that your initials are GM … I think I’ve eventually worked out who you are. Did you live in Mount Vernon?
Right off tae the Smiddy in Pertick!
Enjoy and be safe bhoys!
3-1 to the Hoops!
HH
For all of you in far flung places : I’ve found this to be really good site for streaming. My brother turned me on to it…and he knows more than me!
http://www.oleoletv.com/