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Striking partners, sloppy thinking, define overinvestment

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It’s difficult to say for sure if Stjarnan are the worst team I’ve seen Celtic play but they are there or there about.  They defended resolutely, have a good goalkeeper and scored a fine goal, but they are no Arbroath.

Ronny will be annoyed at the loss of the early goal.  I always think of San Marino’s opening goal against England on these occasions.  This was back in the 90s, when San Marino weren’t the team they are now (cough).  England took kick off but found themselves a goal down after 7 seconds.  They lost a sloppy goal because they were far too complacent, as did Celtic last night.

One thing which will be clear to all is the focus on goal Leigh Griffiths brought when he came on.  It will be tempting to contrast this to Nadir Ciftci, who looked (and was) less potent, but Leigh’s first sight of goal came as a result of Nadir’s work.  I suspect both benefit from being able to play off a partner.

The passing looked better last night and it was good to see the lungs remained productive until late in the game.  We now have a big week of preparation ahead of the next round.

Delighted to see the Celtic Foundation on the shirts last night, well done to all concerned.  The Foundation should feature more prominently in everything we do (fans and club).  And if you’ve got a pair of trainers, sign up for the Great Scottish Run.

Just caught news of Newco’s £175k bid for Scott Allan.  Define overinvestment, to use local parlance.

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  2. Damo Lennon on

    BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS

     

     

     

     

    19:02 on

     

     

    23 July, 2015

     

     

     

     

    DAMO LENNON

     

     

    Whoever writes these Railly Decord pieces is a genius. Strikes just the right tone.

     

     

    I take a sadistic pleasure in forwarding them to different hun mates. So far,every one of them has fallen hook line and sinker.

     

     

    I expect a reply on this one to mention that he isn’t interested in signing for us no matter what we offer for him.

     

     

    Fair cheers me up,so it does. And I haven’t explained to them yet that they aren’t genuine…

     

     

     

     

     

    That’s brilliant!

     

     

    I can’t believe how often people are ‘duped’ by it.

  3. San Diego Bhoy on

    Die hard Hammers fan, with little positive to say about Scotland despite never having set foot in the country, getting massively would up by yours truly as we speak.

  5. Hrvatski Jim on

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  7. borgo67 on

    nakasammi @19.50

     

     

    Well done.

     

     

    Before CQN we were only able to share our frustrations about how the media reported our club with a handful of friends and family. It’s right we call them out or hit them in the pocket any chance we get.

  8. paisley bhoy on

    winning captains @ 21:12 on 23 July, 2015

     

     

    You have forgotten that they will play their joker: Reconstruction.

     

     

    The seeds have been sown already by Doncaster; “it is what Scottish fitba’ needs”.

     

     

    It has fallen on fallow ground. We urnae all daft.

  9. squire danaher on

    Oh Dear

     

     

    Belfast Blues Brothers 3-1 down against 10 men

     

     

    Not doin much for Arr Wee Cantry coefficient

  10. Turkeybhoy on

    Lennybhoy

     

    19:51 on

     

    23 July, 2015,

     

     

    All about opinions.Never done King Kenny much harm being a Hun fan.

     

     

    BIG CUP WINNERS,

     

    You bring up one game,but forget about the league games where Allan ripped the Huns a new one.

     

    I like the way the boy plays the game.I would hate to see him playing for them.

  11. Lennybhoy on

    turkeybhoy

     

     

    21:36 on 23 July, 2015

     

     

    Absolutely, all about opinions. Kenny didn’t come out and say I want to sign for them. Although as I understand it he was a follower of oldco back in the day.

     

     

    Keep the Faith!

     

     

    Hail Hail!

  12. weet weet weet(GBWO) on

    My mates wife went to Celtic Park to buy him a brick with his name on it for his birthday

     

     

    She then asked if they would put Tiocfaidh ár lá on it

     

     

    She couldn’t understand why they said no ;)

     

     

    HH

  14. blantyretim is praying for the Knox family on

    You’ll Never Walk Alone Oscar

     

     

    2 years ago tonight

     

     

    wee Oscar God bless

  16. Turkeybhoy on

    Lennybhoy,

     

     

    Is there a comment from Scott Allan saying this.Last comment I heard from him was he was staying at Hibs.Or is it a DR/STV fable/wish.

  19. mike in toronto on

    Hrvatski Jim

     

     

    how ya doing, pal? to be included in the top 6 is quite an honour (feeling like Sally Fields at the Oscars at the moment)… does Hrvatski Max have his own season ticket yet? Hope to see him at the game in September! I seem to recall he was good pals with Ronny Deila, so maybe he’ll be on the bench for the game.

  20. blantyretim is praying for the Knox family on

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  25. blantyretim is praying for the Knox family on

    Lefty

     

    Not till tomorrow

     

    I was browsing FB and noticed it was 2 years ago wee Oscar was mascot and it was him and Hoopy

     

    Brought a wee tear to my eye

  26. leftclicktic on

    blantyretim is praying for the Knox family

     

    I will look for it and try and post it.

  27. i'vehadtochangemyname on

    A great quote from philmacg

     

    ‘For the avoidance of doubt the devil does still reside in the retail at Sevco’.

  29. Hrvatski Jim on

    Mike

     

     

    Ronny has a season ticket to see Hrvatski Max – by appointment, of course.

     

     

    I was in Munich airport last night – mightily relieved when Bitton scored as I had to switch off my phone for the second half.

     

     

    I will be away 12-19 September but will try to catch you when you are here.

  30. Hamiltontim on

    West end of East end

     

     

    Well done on your efforts earlier mate, keep the pressure on him.

  31. TinyTim on

    I was told a wee tale tonight about the late Turnbull Hutton ,from a reliable source today .

     

     

    At a meeting of Scottish footballs leading luminaries Charles Green took centre stage.

     

     

    Charley made his pitch that Scottish fitba , needed a Rangers.

     

    That is necessary the rules should be changed because Scottish fitba needed Rangers.

     

     

    The man that broke up Charlie’s inspiring speech was Turnbull Hutton.

     

     

    With the following verbal volley

     

     

     

    “Awe sit doon n shut yer puss.”

     

     

    My source laughed in admiration of Turnbull’s robust style of debate.

     

     

    TT

  32. mike in toronto on

    Hrvatski …. I”m going to have to figure our how to bring Derry to Ireland with us … think she’d have a great time… and sure she’d love to meet Max … not sure if a 75 lb golden retriever is considered carry-on luggage …. I”d better check with the airline.

     

     

    We did switch the timing of our trip (moved it forward a week, so we will be in Glasgow/Paisley the weekend of September 25) …. partly due to a work commitment, but also so KT could see a game at Celtic Park…. only afterwards did I remember that my mum was flying in for a vist that week, so we now leave the day before she arrives in Toronto! In the excitment of bringing KT to a game, I just forgot mum was flying in for a visit!

     

     

    Fortunately, mum is a good sport … so she will stay a few extra weeks and we will see her when we get back to TO!. although I think this gaff will likely cost me a very nice bottle of wine to make up!

  34. Cosy Corner Bhoy on

    What with the three gs since Wednesday morning (golf,game,garden) not had chance to catch up. Absolutely amazed that Stephen Sceptre was with the wheelchair supporter and a CQN reader! Small world. Re Pog’s post re Bielefeld Ason Martins, I was stationed at RAF Gutersloh from 61 to 64 (RAF attached I hasten to add) and visited Bielefeld many times. Often thought of going back to see what it looks like now,but doubt it will ever happen . Too many hootenannies and 1916 jaunts to do first:)

  37. Hunderbirds are Gone on

    coolmore mafia

     

     

    15:06 on 23 July, 2015

     

    China are the worst team I’ve seen cfc play

     

     

    Just back from work/pub and reading back. I have never thought of that game from a week after it until now. 6-1?? Wasn’t it? Amazing, thanks for the memory. :))

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