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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Griffiths tees up Rhodes who misses a sitter with just about the last kick of the game.
vfr800
Wee Jimmy
what a miss by Rhodes!
Bed time,night night clique:-)))
HEY JIMMY – When will See yer Likes Again?
Really, really DIRE they are. Bannen especially hopeless. That “performance” was a swindle for the paying punters who were unfortunate enough to experience the crap on show.
airhill bhoy on 22nd March 2017 9:41 pm
Bed time,night night clique:-)))
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Good Night.
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821
As long as you enjoy mate that’s the main thing, it really gave me something to do after 20 years in the kitchen:))
I started half way serious in 2013, just keep on clicking and you’ll see what happens:))
HH
THE EXILED TIM
Aye it’s become a right scam on there, I get so much spam on there now too. Wee lassies wi’ huge chists claiming tae live near me:))
My blood pressure canny take much more! Posting here is mental as well once I get a shop up I’ll be posting from France I think.
Every little helps as they say!
HH
Don’t STOP Believing.
He’s even Aced Eusebio
Increduble.
THE EXILED TIM on 22ND MARCH 2017 9:25 PM
This is a poor, poor team, thankfully I couldn’t give a toss about them, how sad is that, thank you the sfa.
*naw thank you bader.
I wish I had seen wee JJ.
record score?
if any tickets go spare.
1 is awesome, 2 is Amazing,.
My Son wants to see CELTIC.. and see CELTIC win.
Celtic are Great, always playing fair.
Monumental CELTIC.
7-1
Hampden.
Throughout the Test of TIME
CQN – Wonderful
In it’s Valleys, in its Mountains.
P67- Unblock Kitalba please.
GEAROID1998
The point that I was trying to make was the tone of the comments of those who actually engaged with Martin, e.g. Paisley Jnr., Robinson, Trimble and even Forster, were far more appreciative than some of the cross channel people, like Tebbit, etc.
You are not going to get universal acknowledgement on his achievements, even from the Nationalist constituency, never mind the hard core loyalists.
Dallas
How are you fhriend. Hope you’re keeping well and keeping that GFTB on the straight and narrow.
There was a big fall out over Brendan Hughes contributing to that book and participating in the Boston University oral narrative.
David Ervine was an extraordinary and exceptional loyalist politician. He was caught with a bomb in a car on his way to blow up a bar frequented by Catholics/Nationalists. Maybe that was why he empathised with Republicans. He became convinced that the only way forward was through dialogue with Nationalist/Republican politicians. He exposed the Dup and the UUP for the charlatans that they were in their treatment of the Protestant working class. I had a friend who was the Principal of a Catholic post 11 school who got Ervine as the guest speaker at their awards evening. There was some discontent among the parents but I have to say it was minuscule and his talk on that evening was excellent. If truth be told when he died hope for a progressive politics within Unionism died as well.
If your looking for a decent read get a copy of Anne Cadwalladers “Lethal Allies”. Scary stuff.
HH Dallas
Thabks Chris.
Sorry Thanks.
THOMTHETHIM FOR OSCAR OK on 22ND MARCH 2017 10:25 PM
Blair, Alistair Campbell and Jonathan Powell spoke well of him.
As of course did Jeremy Corbyn.
I wouldn’t regard Tebbit’s views as representative.
Gearoid1888,
David Ervine gave a talk in Jordanstown Uni, when my son was there..
He said that he was very impressive and was well received.
gearoid1998 on 22nd March 2017 10:28 pm
Dallas
How are you fhriend. Hope you’re keeping well and keeping that GFTB on the straight and narrow.
There was a big fall out over Brendan Hughes contributing to that book and participating in the Boston University oral narrative.
David Ervine was an extraordinary and exceptional loyalist politician. He was caught with a bomb in a car on his way to blow up a bar frequented by Catholics/Nationalists. Maybe that was why he empathised with Republicans. He became convinced that the only way forward was through dialogue with Nationalist/Republican politicians. He exposed the Dup and the UUP for the charlatans that they were in their treatment of the Protestant working class. I had a friend who was the Principal of a Catholic post 11 school who got Ervine as the guest speaker at their awards evening. There was some discontent among the parents but I have to say it was minuscule and his talk on that evening was excellent. If truth be told when he died hope for a progressive politics within Unionism died as well.
If your looking for a decent read get a copy of Anne Cadwalladers “Lethal Allies”. Scary stuff.
HH Dallas
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Everyone is Good.
No Wonder we have the Best Ever. a Horrible TIME for those living through that heartache.
Neil Lennon was Awesome for Celtic. No Wonder wee Annie was so passionate.
Only Celtic.
TTT
I know but every single one of the comments from Unionist politicians had a caveat. Mairtins achievements were being damned with faint praise. Must admit though was pleasantly surprised by Trimble and Robinson comments even given the provisos above.
Your point about the splits within the Nationalist constituency over his legacy are valid particularly from those still involved in active politics. Given where we are coming from and the strides made they really should have been a lot more effusive in their praise. Reminds me of the GB Shaw quote ” if you put an Irishman on a spit, you will always find another Irishman to turn him”.
HH
Ernie,
I did stipulate that those who engaged with him had a positive appreciation .
Gearoid,
Agreed re the caveat, but, it could betaken as recognition of the journey Martin made.
Little acorns…..
Tyldesley was in great form tonight
1. Got his 1966 reference in within the first 60 seconds.
2. Acknowledged the ‘great’ England fans who were out singing the Germans. Unfortunately they were singing the German bombers song .
3. A caption comes up in the corner of the screen. Maybe for chances created or something. It says Germany 1 England 5….No way Clive can let that go!
4. Podolkski’s substitution is soundtracked by some Hollywood music. Tyldesley thinks it’s all a bit much.
For by that completely unbiased!!
The Food was Delightful.
That is a possible Legacy.
Really Braw Food. ;))
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The Stew was the Best Ever. Maximum respect to the Girl/Dude who made that. Incredible.
recipe?
Cheeky.CSC
TTT
Hope you’re right about the “little acorns” comment but to mix metaphors think those acorns generally fall on stony ground.
HH TTT
gearoid1998
Gearoid
A State in Denial by Margaret Urwin
Looks a good read,
Read the review in Irish Times on saturday
GEAROID1998 on 22ND MARCH 2017 11:07 PM
TTT
Hope you’re right about the “little acorns” comment but to mix metaphors think those acorns generally fall on stony ground.
HH TTT
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Ah, but, with careful nurturing the mighty oak grows
#doire
I’m Delighted the League will be Won before the 8th.
MWD doesnae deserve to walk up all those Steps to Support the Celtic.
Tremendous Gesture. Lenny B ta.
INCREDIBLE
Thanks Dano
CELTIC
Gearoid,
Sorry about the missing 110 years earlier.