It was good to see Jozo Simunovic return to the starting line-up on Sunday. He is every inch the player we hoped he would be when he joined from Dimano Zagreb two years ago, but that was in doubt as recently as August last year, when Celtic allowed the player to travel to Italy to secure his exit from the club.
That month he and, then injured, Dedryck Boyata were well out of the picture as Celtic played their most important games of the season. Against Hapoel Be’re Shiva in the Champions League play-off round, we played Toure and O’Connell in central defence at home, with Toure and Lustig in the middle for the crucial game in Israel.
The earlier round against Astana saw O’Connell pair with Lustig in one game and Ambrose in the other. When you consider Saidy Janko started two of those four games, you appreciate how far we’ve come defensively in six months. Would you bet on Celtic to qualify for the Champions League with a defence drawn from that pool? I wouldn’t.
Dundee’s spectacular goal on Sunday (through no fault of Jozo’s) was only the second goal we’ve conceded with the Croat on the field since Dundee last scored against us. The defender aided Celtic to six clean sheets in seven games in that time.
We’ve now conceded once in each of our last three games, if Jozo remains fit, he’ll tidy up that statistic.
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TURKEYBHOY-who’s the scapegoat this time?
fairhill bhoy on 22nd March 2017 8:17 pm
PETEC-have to say your hard to follow
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Don’t do it.
You’re welcome.
Good evening friends. I no longer have Sky and whilst I do regard myself as a pretty big Scotland fan that doesn’t extend to meaningless friendlies (indeed, if truth be told I can’t really be bothered when Celtic play friendlies either). But to hear that we are a goal down doesn’t seem to fit in with the plan of playing anyone tonight – as I understand it e chose Canada in the hope of getting a win to improve morale before Sunday’s World Cup Qualifier.
Oh well…
Get in there Scotland.
JOBO BALDIE on 22ND MARCH 2017 8:22 PM
All over them , but our defence and mids highly suspect on the break.
DAVIDOPOULOS-hi mhate,sorry to disagree,but give me Charlie before Erik :-)
Jobo Baldie,
1-1.
I hope we (Scotland) are improved by the inclusion of the Celtic players. Ordinarily I wouldn’t want our players playing for Scotland but those representing us tonight are really poor.
They’re still mince
The SFA must be Sorted.
Canada now as Good.
FFS
67HEAVEN .. CHALLENGING THE LIE ..I AM WEE OSCAR…… IPOX BELONGS TO THE CREDITORS on 22ND MARCH 2017 8:09 PM
Why is it some fans need to be criticising som Celtic player….. now it’s Eric’s turn …. get a life, FGS
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Human nature?
STARRY PLOUGH
i too clicked on your name. What an interesting detour for while eating my t.
Some great images there, very stylish, and relevant.
your “about” page as well. thats a great paragraph you write, very evocative.
the creative arts alive and well in the celtic support.
well done,
keep it lit.
PETEC-like a said your hard to follow:-)
surprisingly entertaining half of football … in spite of (or because of?) poor defenses …. chances at both ends,,,,
The Power of Jesus is Incredible.
Even if you are not a Christian. Calling on his Name will mean a Good Nights Sleep.
GNS.CSC
So who scored for Scotland?
AURORABOREALIS79
Yes, human nature is responsible for many things BUT, pray tell me, my friend in Celtic, who’s responsible for providing you with THAT moniker… HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Naismith , I think
:-)
fairhill bhoy on 22nd March 2017 8:29 pm
PETEC-like a said your hard to follow:-)
>.>.>.>.>..<.<.<.<.<.<
Don't you ever Follow me.
Yeshua/Jesus check that Jamie Character oot.
Forever and Ever.
If everybody agreed that all our players past or present were equally good then International week on the blog would be soooooo tedious.
As footballers, everybody is not equal and even Marx would find that hard to justify.
HH.
PS : Germany v England. Yawn, despite the megabucks on parade.
Naismith is the Scorer.
Auroraborealis79
Human nature?
I would say it is more an attempt to brighten one`s own candle by diminishing that of another.
JJ
Greenpinata
Did Marx say everyone was equal?
JJ
HOT SMOKED on 22ND MARCH 2017 8:41 PM
Thoughtful comment.
SAINT STIVS
No matter how far I roam and I’ve been away half my life, I never forget where I came from, my wee house up by the Grotto:))
Stood me in good stead when times are hard to remember that place and the celebrations when we brought home the Big Cup:))
Some of the boys in them photos have disappeared from the streets, I haven’t seen some of them for a long time so those wee half hours we spoke and their humour, their sadness and their wisdom is even more poignant to me now:((
Thanks for checking them out, can I come home for ma pension noo:)))
Hail Hail
HOT SMOKED
Bunch of pyromaniacs on here…
But very well put. Chapeau!
PETEC-??
When I see WGS. I see Mick McManus Prone trying to head a ball just outside the Celtic Box against the old Rangers.
The Bravest EVER moment in Fitba. Sky never showed it again. I didn’t tape it.
That was incredible by Stephen McManus – No Wonder they got to the last 16.
67HEAVEN .. CHALLENGING THE LIE ..I AM WEE OSCAR…… IPOX BELONGS TO THE CREDITORS on 22ND MARCH 2017 8:33 PM
AURORABOREALIS79
Yes, human nature is responsible for many things BUT, pray tell me, my friend in Celtic, who’s responsible for providing you with THAT moniker… HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
That would be the soul responsibility of Mother Nature. I am just totally fascinated by the Northern Light’s – bright & colourful. Although many who know me would probably suggest that it is in direct contrast to myself – dull & grey :0)
HOT SMOKED on 22ND MARCH 2017 8:41 PM
Auroraborealis79
Human nature?
I would say it is more an attempt to brighten one`s own candle by diminishing that of another.
Exactly what I said, right?
Human Nature
Go on yerself Barry Robson.
aye, mon back.
Aurora
It is likely that we have differing views on what we mean by ` nature` as regards humans.
JJ
Barry Robson saying the Cellic (sic) players will come in on Sunday and McCann reckoning that Kieran Tierney will start at left back. Wallace replaced by Anderson at half time.
Davidopolous
Where do you live and do you manage to attend any Celtic games?
JJ
Saint Stivs,
Independence.
Your Kids dude?
HOT SMOKED
I live down south so only usually get to a couple of games per season. Pourquoi?
HOT SMOKED on 22ND MARCH 2017 8:42 hrs.
If it wasn’t Marx ( although he definitely thought it ) it was either Napoleon or Snowball.:)
HH.
it is early……
I know the Travelling Companion is Diferent.
rewind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOCaYEV3jDc
Sorry