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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The Croybhoy
No pics, just read it on a list of Nike shirts for next season.
HH
FF ..oh dear!
Why would Whyte not give Ally all of the “Jelavic money”
I dont understand the spin from Rangers that the press have bought into without question.
A year ago we owed about £20m or so to the bank, they were running the club and it was clear that if we sold then the bank would want all or most of the income to set aside “loans”.
Whyte claims to have settled the bank debt and the only real debt we have is a debt of about £20m to Whyte which he says he will write off if we win the tax case. (big case)
At the same time Whyte has also said that for all intents and purposes RFC will never pay the tax debt. (He said if RFC lose the case, we will not appeal and will face an Insolvency event)
So with both statements in mind, if say we sell Jela for £6m, and ally only gets £1m, what happens to the remaining £5m.
Based on all he has said, Whyte will be repaying himself.
So in reality, we sell players to pay the chairman back some of his costs in acquiring the club. (or rather repaying Whyte’s backer, Ellis)
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Re: Why would Whyte not give Ally all of the “Jelavic money”
My theory: Craig Whyte probably had to borrow money to pay off the bank debt when he bought the club.
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I’m a ST holder since the 70’s, a share holder and someone totally pissed off at seeing the club I love being ripped inside out by someone who until a couple of years ago not deemed as “suitable”
Whyte still has the opportunity to do the “right thing”. I hope he does for all our sakes! Deep down I hope he puts RFC ahead of himself.
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Today, 20:00
The_Glorious_12th
Le Guen had a far worse squad playing far better football. And for all his faults, at least you could say that he had a vision.
McCoist doesn’t know who he wants to play, where, or in what fashion. And it shows.
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Today, 20:04
coplandbigot1
Lodge St Columba 729
Giving ally all the excuses is fine but we should still have been able to beat malmo, maribor, falkirk, aberdeen, stmirren with our current squad.
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Today, 20:25
Earl of Leven
He was cheap, available, wanted job and the fans would lap it up as he was a legend.
We got what we wanted.
Never a manager in a million years, but….as has been said: “Who else would take the job?”
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hahahaha, stinking orcs
ah a carlsberg saturday. Brilliant!
I lived in Stonehaven for 18 months, Carron Gardens.
I smiled to myself every time i came off the road from Aberdeen and down the road that takes into town, the view.
I was in the Market Bar a few times, and the Hook and eye
I especially remember a little indie music shop tucked away along from the fish and chip shop, I got my hands on the Pat Garrett / Dylan soundtrack Cd in there, the girl in the shop was burst cos it was her favourite for listening to, and their only copy
is th efish restaurant on the hrbour still open/
HT, Dirtymac and nof
Thanks. Felt a bit stupid for posting an insurance question on here.
Going by the Guardian article I’m going to have to do something.
Car is sitting outside, quiet side road. Was hoping I could just leave it there then get insurance when I get license but maybe I’ll move it and go down the SORN route. Tempted to chance it though :). It’s a nice wee Fiesta 1.3 X reg with 72,000 miles. Paid £950 for it. Oh, and it’s Emerald Green!
I wonder what p1sh excuses Hately will come up with this week for his mate swally?
lennon’s passion
When I was about 16 I started drinking in the Market Bar, played in their darts team, there used to be about 6-8 of us who reguraly traveled to see the Bhoys, when yer man who’s van we traveled in lost his licence, we used the supporters bus that was run from the Masada Bar in Aberdeen.
That was over 40 years ago mind :<(
There is another poster on here who took us at 9/2 as well, he also took us for the treble, can't recall what he got, I would need to check my e-mails, I must admit I lumped on cos I thought there would be a fire sale at the bigotdome, which doesn't look like happening, I never doubted that Lenny would turn it around without it, just didn't expect it to happen so soon.
3 games that will win us the league
Over next 6 weeks Celtic have 3 games that if won, will bring the trophy hame
Hertz v Celtic
Hibs. v Celtic
Sheep v Celtic
Crucial to help us over the line is that goal scorer that neil wants
Cmon lawell. Do your job. Get it done, been waiting 8 transfer windows
Ps. I am a fan of Scott brown, but how many 50/50 tackles did he lose yesterday
Set up a goal and scored a goal, however must win his tackles
St
It sounds like the penny is dropping – it only took them a decade.
Thanks to Giggsybhoy and Eurochamps67 for recommending the Auld Hoose in Hamilton for the game today. Cheers!
THE EXILED TIM says:
21 January, 2012 at 20:48
Do you know or remember the Dawson family from Stonehaven.
The words, ‘I told you so’ are often very hard to resist.
Who am I, therefore, to deny myself this very human of weaknesses:
Folly Folly said on 20 January, 2012 at 12:41:
‘2-0 to the Hoops?
6/1 at Corals or Hills.
And 11/1 (from Laddies) for a 1-1 draw at Poundland, sounds interesting, too.
Barn[e]y Rubble for me …’
WHO THE MAN?
ASonOfDan says:
21 January, 2012 at 20:46
“I wonder what p1sh excuses Hately will come up with this week for his mate swally?”
He is having a day off and his column will be written by AwNaw.
Lol, more delusion from the orcs:
Exactly. Every season we experience a pre-September European exit we make a loss. Add to that the fact we went out of the League Cup in the last 16 stage and we loose more earning potential.
erm, naw, the smelly tinks lose money most seasons, like the accumulated £139m losses since 1999.
Gonnaesign…
Where abouts do you stay?
Partizan
I think you could SORN it but leave it where it is.
Mark McGhee took over Bristol rovers this week and won his first game today, away to a team who had only lost once in their previous ten at home, while Brisrtol had won only twice in their previous ten away.
he’s found his level, but worth watching.
UC
LP
I think I do, how long have they been there ?
I left there early 70s.
ST
Please don’t jinx us by talk of winning the league.
Go back to your moaning old self.
HH
HT
Dont think that would work as you give up road tax when you SORN.
I obviously didn’t think things through before buying, but car is in good nick and just what I wanted. It’s only ‘cos I need a medical that my license will take so long. Not had a drink for 10 1/2 months now but DVLA will want that to be 12 months.
Ulster-Celt
I had a reasonable day today, if it hadn’t been for Marko I would have lost a few bob.
I caught a very brief snippet of Clyde SSB tonight. I’m sure I heard one of their hacks say if Jelavic is sold, the Huns will buy Rhodes. Was it my imagination, or was that really said?
If any of their listeners believe that…..
TET
I have a season long one on the go.
Rooney and Hooper top scorers. with West Ham,Sheff Utd and Bristol Rov – league winners
big bucks. c’mon Mark!!!
UC
I think there are some guys like McGhee who want to become managers who should really be assistants……..I think Willie McStay is the same, knowledgable and with some talent but not cut out for the top job.
Partizan
Yes you SORN the car and send back the tax disc until you get the license back.
Well done on your achievements, you should be rightfully proud.
StMichaelsBhoy2,
I think they said if Rangers sell Jelavic the MBB will need to stick to the B roads.
Some other delusional was on this week suggesting Rainjoooooors would gain entry to the blue square. personally I think they would be somewhere close to the black triangle.
SydneyTim says:
21 January, 2012 at 20:49
i’m on holiday until the 35th of january, the day after the window shuts and i can’t get a signal here. i’m spending your season ticket money. feels good!
yours
peter lawwell
TET
each way mind!!
UC
Another hard fought win today in awful conditions.
JF was the match winner but FF was the star when it mattered.
THE EXILED TIM says:
21 January, 2012 at 21:01
Not from Stonehaven mate just know family members and had a few good times there.
Have you got a bet on all these teams.
A daft wee EW bet.
Cardiff top 2
Sunderland 6th or 7th
Stenhsemuir top 3
Alloa top 2
Falkirk top 2
Swindon top 2
Huddsfield top 2
Works out over 500/1 for the place.
UC
I was going to say I wish you well……after you said EW…. I still wish you well :>)
celtic40me says:
21 January, 2012 at 21:09
Had to read that twice very funny.
Sydney – that was almost almost positive, you always need to add the “but”
Be happy, Sydney, try it for a full day, it’s great!!! ;-)
hh
bjmac
ST
Do you think we’ll win the league with the current squad?
HT
Thanks mate and I am proud of what I’ve done.
Getting license and car is my wee treat to myself. Ban ended 4 years ago but I knew that I couldn’t trust myself. Now I know I can. :)
Folly Folly – respect ! Keep tipping….
T4
LP
Yes I do, but the Sunderland one should be 7th or 8th, I also have the same bet on with Anto Stokes top 2 scorer which takes it up to over 1250/1 for the places.
And quite a few others besides.
From RTC thought it was funny!
Hoopy 7 says:
21/01/2012 at 9:05 pm
FACT. There are more Pandas in Scotland than there are payments which HMRC have received from RFC in the last 6 months.