Celtic were always in control against St Johnstone in Perth this afternoon and deservedly picked up the three points although it took them almost an hour to open the scoring. Gary Hooper knocked in a loose ball on 59 minutes before Ki Sung-Yeung finished off a sweeping Celtic brea five minutes later.
St Johnstone kept things tight early on and kept Celtic from creating a chance before Georgios Samaras created space for a shot which was saved well by Enckelman. Celtic’s best move of the first half came after 31 minutes when Ki, Forrest and Brown combined to release Hooper. The striker shot low and on target but Enckelman pulled off a remarkable save.
Both teams picked up the pace after half time but it was Mackay who created the first chance of the second period, forcing a save from Fraser Forster. Cha DuRi twice crossed dangerously. Firstly for Hooper, whose hooked effort from 4 yards was turned over by the impressive Enckelman. James Forrest then turned a snatched chance over from Cha’s next effort.
Just before the hour Charlie Mulgrew dropped a corner into the six yard box which Victor Wanyama contested. The ball dropped between a sea of St Johnstone legs but Hooper was onto it in a flash and prodded over.
The game was put beyond the home team five minutes later. St Johnstone were awarded a free kick on the edge of the Celtic penalty area after Mulgrew was penalised for climbing. The Celtic was stood strong and from the subsequence block James Forrest drove forward at pace. Samaras returned a 1-2 to Forrest to drew Enckelman before squaring for the unmarked Ki. The Saints’ keeper did well but could not prevent Ki’s shot from crossing the line.
Samaras mishit a shot after the impressive Cha again crossed to effect before the Greek striker ran 40 yards and had his shot blocked.
St Johnstone’s only real chance fo the game came when Wanyama slipped to let Haber close in on Forster but the keeper was equal to the shot.
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Interesting twitter comment from Graham McPherson, of the Herald-
Graeme_MacphersGraeme Macpherson
Goodwin has prob been St M’s best player this season. Sad that Rangers, the BBC and SFA are in cahoots to ensure he misses next Sat’s game.
Hmmm
Evening all.
3 points today – all that mattered.
Bad photo on STV news website of Big Dan – 100% broken cheekbone.
Just read Lomas comments about Big Dan n Kayal
What an ar*e!
Big Dans was a fair header, solid but fair
Kayal got booked for encroaching but DIDNT at 2nd attempt at free kick, he jumps on the spot
If his team formation wasnt 1-9-1 he might have possibly had more of a chance at getting something from the game (even tho i thought we strolled it in end)
HH
Seem’s McPherson’s comment was his idea of a joke. #fail indeed.
Lads remember the way we have been treated the past few weeks and remember that when they need our support for a newco they can sing for it.
STV photo of Big Dan and Davie Robertson.
Rotate the picture 90 degrees to the right – Davie Robertson looks like Quasimodo.
Well played Celtic today,the 2nd goal was a thing of beauty.
Watched the lowlights of the hun game there.Normally i am an optimistic soul,but i have to admit,the blatant cheating from their officials knocks the heart outa ye it does.
They must have gained at least 6 points over their last 3 games through cheating.We should be 2 points in front.
Scum they are.
BBJ at Anfield; one of my most precious Celtic moments…
Indio – Cheers. HH.
Get well soon Big Dan, it looks a bad one , hope your back soon.
Indio
Don’t know much about Lomas but reading his comments on big Dan, I assume he is of the Govanite mindset?
Either that or he has been reading Terry Butchers beginners guide to SPL management (with foreword by Craig Brown)
Chris Sutton at Ewood Park is another; Souness, Souness what’s the score?
Rumour doing the rounds that Novo is replacement for Jelavic when (not if) sold.
Horrific picture of Big Dan’s injury –
http://i42.tinypic.com/24i8y.jpg
Get well soon
Indio
FT
psg 0 – lille 0
montpellier stay top
:)
brucecassavettes
Ratboy is now free, they don’t have to pay to get him. Seems feasible.
sportscene in 5mins
state media channel 2
Lads forget lomas the lot they’re trying to create an agenda to say these decisions even themselves out.
You can read this mob like a book they’re that predictable.
whats the betting Jelavic handball (hit his arm) in his own RFC box early in 2nd half is NOT shown ?
TommyJoad,
3 lungs Cha, that is class!!!
Snake Plissken
Sure as night follows day – Jelavic sold, wunderkid Fleck punted oot on loan – oh no, wait a minute, what’s that coming over the hill? Is it a Novo? Is it a Novo?
West Wales Celt
“Men against boys”!
My car broke down in Blackburn that night and I had to cadge a lift back with 3 students.
Reading Chris Sutton’s book just now which I bought for the wife’s Christmas – I couldn’t resist it! Another one of my favourite Celts. He’s not very complimentary about Wee Gordon but then I think big Chris was an awkward cuss.
Celtic on BBC Scabscene first for a change – thank f**k.
yep
means we can turn it aff efter 5mins
:)
As for situation with centre backs.
Few years ago when Artur Boruc was asked who he would want from Legia he answered Dickson Choto.
Few days ago Zimbabwean told in the interview that had offer from Celtic Glasgow but when talks were on he got injured.
We have five similar class CBs and Choto is not getting many games.
It would be good if Celtic could take him on loan from January. Experienced Zimbabwe International. No problems with communication.
2-0
should’ve been a wee backheel there from Georgios
would’ve been a tap-in for DuRi
I must confess I preferred Henricks goal in the Liverpool home leg to the BBJ a field strike.
Orbit.
Nearly got the jail for landing on a polis on the way back doon!
Cillian Sheridan on tv
eyes bein rubbed
good to see !
Christmas jumper fae Cillian !!
nice one
:)
Anyone see Lomas doing his nut as Big Dan is laying on ground?
What a walloper!!!
HH
What bet did Cillian lose to wear that lol
Christ, Cillian Sheridan – have a word with yourself, man.
Huck
Car broke down?
Cheapskate.
Merry Xmas to you and all yours.
2xcuz
Big Cillians opened his Christmas present a week early by the looks of it ;)
Celtic game on BBC Alba again now – 10pm start
Goodwin will be red carded 2 morro for that punch.
I’ve just remembered!
The co-commentator on BBC Alba was the ex Celtic TV presenter!
JustsayingCSC
HH
Have to say, Steve Lomas reaction as two players lay injured was one of the most shocking things I’ve seen in sport this year. What kind of character is he? Still, his background should see him ok in Scotland.