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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TBB
You have made the first step.
Well done.
Got to get to ma scratcher. 12 hour shift tomorrow, well today.
I shall dream of driving my wee green car to paradise :)
Gordy,
Chill out for 10 and enter the zoo that is Rangers Media.The Bears Den.It’s being vacated rapidly.
Now,here’s a starter for ten.Who’s Jim Beam Junior?
Furthermore,here’s another.Come back Kris.All is forgiven..
Was out for dinner and a few drinks with pals tonight, including a Hun. Decided to rub it in a bit by suggesting McCoist now in job losing territory for allowing a 15 point lead to become 5 pts adrift….
The response I got was one I’ve heard from a few Huns…
‘Im bored with all this Lennon McCoist rubbish… Both are idiots.. The league has lost value and meaning…?
To which I replied
‘ still think he would be bagged if they thought anybody would take the job.. Which under the circumstances seems unlikely?
Wishful thinking 4 pts!!
Tricolour
Not sure about the straightjacket comment ?
HH
Gotta Scoot
Good Night Scotland
Good Night Ireland
Good Night Wales
Good Night England
Good Night Canada
Good Night New Zealand
Good Night Australia
And
Good Night … Bill Binnie, wherever you are.
Kojo
Hi Kojo,
I think a striker is defo coming in. Still a wee bit worried about
who will be making way for him though.
Also think that the angry/ugly mob are due a few more injuries into the bargain.The Romanian centre-back and Lee Wallace are really injury-prone.
Not that i would wish injury on anybody,but our squad has been hit really hard by injuries this season.Decimated at times it has been.That’s what makes the run even more remarkable in my honest opinion.
Cults
Did Der Hun pay his part of the bill or did it go tae Celiks oul team?
SYDNEY TIM
Happy as I am,can do what I like when I like.
More to the point,I still go for the same type I used to when I was younger.
Now that’s fine at 18,28,or even 38.
But at 48,it’s pushing it.
And I’m not lowering my standards…..
Gordy
Did their insane posts no leave ye wae a sense of utter despair or an urgency tae enter the loon bin?
Maybe it’s just me mo chara.
RogueLeader says:
21 January, 2012 at 23:50
Spill the beans
some stuff from today’s game
goals
big F and wee Jim
Neil
As the huns are about to learn
TC
I can’t fathom what you are saying .
With respect are you a Celtic supporter ?
GREENLION2
It all stems from this.
http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/?p=7562&cpage=12
Kojok
Im gutted you are away – I was sooo up for challenging your hitler youth views this fine evening…….
why nite nite now?
Lets all do the the Broonie
lets all do the Broonie
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Larsson
Steady with that rubbish.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS says:
22 January, 2012 at 00:37
Thanks for the link but I cant find anything to note in it ….. As most on here know im pretty slow
\o/ \o/ \o/
Chill
You’re everywhere and nowhere, Minty,
That’s where you’re at,
Going down a bumpy hillside,
In your Rangers hat.
Flying out across the country
In yer private jet
Saying everything is groovy
When your tyres are flat
And it’s hi ho Minty Murray
And away you go now Minty
I see your sun is shining
But I wont make a fuss
Though it’s obvious.
Flies are in your red wine Minty,
They’re waving at me
Anything you want is yours now
Only nothing’s for free.
Lies are gonna get you some day
Just wait and see.
So open up your beach umbrella
While you’re watching Rangers TV
:)
Gordon64,
With respect,YOU are kidding me?
Some strange posts.
The Stone Roses on.
All is right in my world.
I was away to bed but had a look at papers online and checked back in here.
Gordon64 you seem a bit tetchy.
Tricoloured Ribbon was making a light-hearted comment. Maybe not to your taste if you feel mental illness is not a laughing matter, but light-hearted nevertheless and Im sure not meant to offend.
And ‘steady with that rubbish’?? What’s upset you. Reference to Kojos Hitler youth politics? Maybe not strictly accurate but Kojo is a right wing nugget.
Fred C. Dobbs says:
22 January, 2012 at 00:49
RESPECT
Tricoloured Ribbon
We know you’re a celtic man. Ignore G64.
great winning goal by Sandaza for St J
control, swivel turn and strong finish in bottom corner
9 league goals so far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVwLhV1oY1c
BYE BYE BADMAN
GREENLION2
oooooops,
I’ll find it for you.
Apologies for the wrong one earlier.
Partizan
Fair enough mate but we all have a right to question.
G64 is possibly the only poster that I have never,ever heard say a bad word about Celtic.
TC
I’m not sure what you’re on about.
The Stone Roses were superb.
‘When the streets are cold and lonely’.
larssonse7en,
Back at ye :O).
The gloves are off and The Clydebank/Doire Brigade are back in action..lol.
HT
Thanks pal.
Fred C. Dobbs
I’ll raise you with your own
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq2J146riTI
HAIL HAIL:)
GREENLION2
Apologies,luddite mode.
Hopefully this is the right one.
Your posts are always a delight to read, and make this blog special. Keep up the great work.
Insomniac says:
21/01/2012 at 9:59 pm
This just developing on KDS…..
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/210112-Rangers-v-Aberdeen/G0000BeN81VKGJJA/I0000E7KO_3z9xNs
http://mafiatoday.com/general-breaking-news/the-fat-controller-licensees-widow-barry-the-lodger/