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Celtic collected all three points from St Mirren Park at lunchtime today but were under the cosh for most of the game.  James Forrest opened the scoring in the 71st minute before Scott Brown secured the points two minutes from time to secure Celtic’s 11th consecutive SPL win.

Marc McAusland forced an early save from Fraser Forster on the goal line as a notice of intent on how the first half traffic was going to flow before Gary Hooper made Celtic’s only attempt on goal in the first half, a hooked shot from 35 yards.  After 15 minutes a Mulgrew corner was headed towards his own goal by Steven Thompson, who was fortunate the ball struck his own player on the line.  Five minutes alter Thompson tested Forster with a header at the other end which was saved well.  Graham Carey had a good chance late in the first half but shot wide from a tight angle.

The second half started in much the same patter with St Mirren flowing forward at every opportunity and Celtic looking out of sorts.  Paul McGowan setup Dougie Imrie on his St Mirren debut but Forster saved well again.  The home team’s best chance of the game came when a Van Zanten shot from just outside the box was flicked towards the opposite post by McGowan but Forster somehow managed to twist his body and flick the ball safe.

Neil Lennon realised his formation wasn’t working and withdrew Samaras and Ki for Stokes and Commons, the addition of the latter proving crucial.  Commons set pieces, intelligent use of his body and possession troubled St Mirren.  On 59 minutes his corner was met by Rogne, whose goal-bound header struck McAusland on the raised arm, although the defender knew little about it.

On 71 minutes a Commons free kick was punched clear by Samson by Scott Brown met it at the edge of the area before rolling the ball in front of James Forrest.  The Celtic wide player shot first-time from 19 yards and found the inside of the post to open the scoring.

St Mirren continued to push forward and McAusland forced yet another save by Forster.  Hooper played a one-two with Stokes before shooting narrowly wide but a minute later Imrie came just as close to drawing St Mirren level.

An 88th minute short corner by Commons to Scott Brown caught St Mirren sleeping.  The Celtic captain slipped a left foot shot inside the far post, a carbon copy of his Scottish Cup goal against Rangers last season.

A minute from time a Commons free kick was headed in off the post by Thomas Rogne but the assistant referee incorrectly flagged for offside despite the Celtic defender being four yards onside.  The game poor advert for the SFA officials with a bizarre collection of mistakes made over which team knocked the ball out of play at corners and throw–ins.

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  2. ASonOfDan on

    FIFA headline, ‘rangers rescue point against Aberdeen’.

     

     

    I wonder how that will compare to those of the laptop loyal…

  7. What is the Stars on

    This is from the Scotsman,

     

     

    But Hearts, with the need to improve their cash flow simply to pay the staff’s wages, are more closely related in condition to the average club in the top division. Their readiness to reduce the sum they are owed by Rangers from £800,000 to £700,000 not only speaks of their worry that their debtors will be incapable of meeting the liability if they are crippled by an impossible tax demand from HMRC, but indicates their own desperation.

     

     

    By offering the compromise of a cut-price deal in exchange for immediate settlement, the Tynecastle hierarchy have, in effect, revealed their own unawareness that Rangers are as impoverished as themselves; approaching Ibrox with a view to conducting negotiations summons an image of two vagrants playing poker with spent matches.

     

     

     

    Two vagrants playing poker with spent matches,What a lovely way to think of those two find upstanding culturally unique clubs THE RANJURS AND THE HIRTS

     

    HA HA,HA HA,HA HA HA HA, (to the tune of the lovely ditty hello hello etc)

  8. Tricoloured Ribbon on

    Go on Vinny,have a wee swally ye know ye want to..

     

     

    Africa Cup of Nations starting on Eurosport.

  14. KJamBhoy on

    Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon says:

     

    21 January, 2012 at 18:31

     

     

    I seen that on twitter as well. Anyone got an idea?

  20. The big guy at the back....of Neil Lennon on

    What is the stars,

     

     

    Just a quick word of thanks for the tips last night. A wee “Marilu Henner” @ 18.5/1 on betfair, was a lovely wee lift for the weekend!

     

     

    Cheers again.

     

     

    TBGATB

  26. What is the Stars on

    Big Guy at the Back

     

     

    Re last nights winning tip Enigma Code

     

    You are welcome

     

    Todays one Black Mac should have won also,Caught on the line,I would say the jockey will get a spanking

  32. thomthethim on

    Glenn Gibbon’s “vagrants” post deserves a place in the archives alongside Ian Archer’s “permanent embarrassment, occasional disgrace” quote.

     

     

     

    I read a quote from Fraser Forster during the week saying that he was in no hurry to sign a contract with Celtic and was prepared to let it lie for now and weigh up his options later.

     

     

     

    Very welcome three points which, on another day could have left us pointless.

     

     

    St.Mirren had the better chances, mainly due to our full backs getting pulled out of position.

     

     

    Cha had Forrest giving him cover; Joe had nobody.

     

     

    On a day when it would be churlish to over criticise any player, special mention must go to FF, Scott Brown and Gary Hooper for their tireless efforts.

     

     

    I think that Victor needs a rest. It was noticeable last week that he faded after 70 minutes.

     

     

    His disappearance from the game occurred earlier today.

     

     

    No shame on that. He is only a young lad, playing in the toughest position on the field.

     

     

    The sooner Izzy gets up to speed and releases Ledley to the midfield, the better.

     

     

    All in all, a good day’s work.

  35. Eyes Wide Open on

    bournesouprecipe says:

     

    21 January, 2012 at 18:34

     

     

    There is also a serious scavenge going on to find any former Celtic youth player who has been semi successful

  36. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Just this minute in and just heard the hun score.

     

     

    Going out this minute to celebrate.

     

     

    Anything else from weirbrokes ?

     

     

    Jellylegs play ?

     

     

    Anyone stretchered off ? Aye I know the wee pansy wizny playing.

     

     

    Still Standing For Neil Lennon.

     

     

    HH

  37. 67Heaven ... I am Neil Lennon..!! Tick Tock !! on

    Dirty Mac…….Men In Black……..or……….Murray’s Investment Bungle….!!!

  38. San Diego Bhoy on

    Watching Bolton vs Liverpool.

     

     

    Dearie me, Andy Carroll is donkey. How must number 88 shake his head in bemusement.

     

     

    I’d still have Bellamy though…

  42. tommytwiststommyturns on

    BSR @ 18:30 – “If the season had started after Martin O’Neill took charge, Sunderland would be top of the PL table tonight with 16 points.”

     

     

    Imagine if the Liverpool board had shown the foresight to appoint MON instead of KK….where would they be now?

     

     

    T4

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