Auldheid did an article for us over the summer contesting the notion that this season’s Premiership race would be more closely contested than recent seasons’. Seven weeks in it looks prescient. It’s not only that we’re four points clear with a game in hand, it’s the manner of most of our victories which is the most telling.
We’ve scored six, five and four twice in six league games, rendering the lack of a league clean sheet an irrelevant detail. On that subject, having watched Coulibaly’s goal for Kilmarnock over again I don’t think there’s much blame to attach anywhere. As Brendan Rodgers said after the game, Dorus de Vries was as far of his line as he should have been when play was >40 yards from goal. It was a Black Swan strike.
It’s difficult to say if we’ve missed Leigh Griffiths or not. We passed up a barrel load of chances at Inverness, which he may have been able to do something about, but the squad is so strong at the moment it’s impossible to say if Leigh would have been able to augment what we got from Moussa. Great to have both fit and ready, though.
Some of the football on show on Saturday was sublime. The passing speed and accuracy gave us time and space to open up Kilmarnock. It will be a different task no Wednesday but we have to challenge ourselves at this level.
I watched the Aberdeen-Newco game yesterday. For all Aberdeen took the points this game supplied more evidence that they are well short of the form which saw them as genuine contenders for most of last season. A catalogue of unforced errors saw them concede possession and momentum throughout the game.
They will still probably win Best of the Rest title, thought, as Hearts don’t seem to be able to put a run of performances together, Motherwell are far from the team who finished second three years ago, and Newco don’t seem to be able to score or defend to any acceptable standard. Loved Souness suggesting they need to spend more money – a team already spending more than they earn! And to what end, catching St Johnstone? Ponder the facts behind your EBT, Graeme, then you might reassess what spending money chasing a football dream leads to.
As Auldheid suggested, these teams will take points off each other more than off Celtic. Records could be broken this season.
It’s in our DNA
74 Celtic fans have signed up to Sleep Out at Celtic Park on 12 November. Sleeping out in Glasgow in November is a non-trivial matter, but it’s being done to raise money to tackle the “torment of homelessness” for the winter ahead. Respect to all involved.
I’m not sleeping out but on Sunday I’m running the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon through Glasgow for the Foundation. The prospect feels non-trivial at the moment (though less onerous than sleeping out in November). Dozens of Celtic fans are also running for the Foundation.
The engagement right across the support to put something back in the tradition that started with Brother Walfrid in November 1887 is remarkable. We get it.
Not all of us can sleep out, or pound the streets for months in preparation, but if you can support any of these efforts please so. My MyDonate page is here. Thank you.
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If I may, I’d just like to wish my good friend TimJim a very happy Big Birthday…. Hope you’ve had a super day
HailHail Jim a real good Tim ☘☘☘☘
HAMILTONTIM on 26TH SEPTEMBER 2016 10:18 PM
Macjay
Apologies but I went to bed last night. Were you claiming that you had issues with previous links? Interested because I’ve never heard of this, in the past or now.
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Not with links to the Trust.
After some previous experiences , I feel reluctant to share my email address . That` s all.
In addition , I have some well founded suspicions of contributing to ” charities .”
I provided a link to one in particular. World Vision , Palestine.
Particularly in view of the recent generosity of Celtic supporters .
HT,
any spares?
M McGill
Radiohead live on Glesga Green in torrential rain was one of the best nights of my life watching bands. They were special.
Delaney-
I copy pasted it from Sevco Media hoping perhaps a SMSM hack was lurking.
I would fully expect our mediato run an article criticising their lack of support for a Scottish club in Europe.
Or am I being a tad naive?
Floating
Let’s hope they don’t bring any of those nasty Chelsea fans with them! :-)
Delaneys Dunky on 26th September 2016 9:57 pm
M7
Good to see you on. Hope you and yours are well.
Just back fae our old stomping ground of Lincoln Ave.
My mam was saying she remembered the high rise being built in 1964, and she is pleased to outlive 2 of the tower blocks she watched being built. :)
Thankfully not a coal lorry, my uncle was a lorry driver, he obviously got it from somewhere, my mum, sister and two wee brothers in the cab with him, me and my dad with our legs dangling over the back of the lorry all the way along Great Western Road from Maryhill, madness, and probably my earliest memory, my mum still lives in the same house
Dallas
Aye, it is the 2 Archerhill flats that have gone the way of Rangers. Many of their supporters lived there. :)
Enjoying the tourist chat about Lincoln Avenue high rises. As chance would have it, I took some shopping to my aunt at 150 Kestrel this afternoon and made lunch for us both.
Yes the Lincoln flats, on the hill. She’s lived in the original let her parents (my gran and granda) moved to from Glencoe St, Anniesland X, fifty two years ago. Also, the apartment where my young brother was born – that’s another story.
TET
Yes I remember
The Submarine Bar,
Grant Thornton were the receivers,I will get back to you,probably been sold now
Glasstwothirdsfull –
I’m in London and know lots of Chelsea fans and they say more Chelsea fans favour Celtic as quite –
“Sevco are just a basket case only a fool could admit supporting ”
So don’t tell any Huns you know, they have enough probs at the moment without having to boycott Chelsie :)
600 hunner free ham rolls n 300 hunner scotch pies eh?
Thats some compensation for wrecking manchester.
Stars
That’s quite interesting, why would brits be receivers for an Irish thing ?
HH
Unless….
DD,
Turn it up…..;-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XB_CanET_iA
#FAC The Polis
FTSFA
H.H.
Predacating text :(
SETTINGFREETHEBEARS
Happy to be corrected,bud. Just be grateful I’m no Spartan myself,they were fond of a wee riposte(!)
http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-witty-badass-quotes-ancient-sparta.php
Weirdly,
I looked back a couple of pages…..there was my old comment in the box…..didn’t try to edit it…..;-))
#FAC The Polis
FTSFA
H.H.
Delaney’s, a very apt description in your last post.
I have a mouthy sev sitting behind me at work. He will mention something to me about the free kick Aberdeen got.
My reply will be , he’s the same ref who prevented Albion Rovers putting you out the cup at Ibrox by allowing Mohsni to impede the Rovers goalie at sevco’s equaliser that day.
Guyfawks
I have had family i Glencoe St for 50 odd years. Have family in block 150 Kestrel. 200 Lincoln. Was in both those houses today and my mam’s round the corner in Kirkton Ave. Back in Dalmuir now, along the road fae you. :)
Exiled
Grant Thornton are an international firm
They have a big operation in Dublin
Very good reputation,nothing sinister
Mags,
We’re all related….well….us humans ur ;-))……
#FAC The Act
FTSFA
H.H.
Can’t remember who posted it but the best wind up was the newspaper upside down and saying they’ve dropped to 5th then turning the paper and oops it’s 7th.
Classic can’t wait to pull that one in my local pub on a norn Irish Hun with a hunchback on a white horse tattooed on his neck.
I reckon that thing has to be a wind-up:
“We will have City themed Music, Videos and even a couple of former City players coming in to see the fans – Gordon Smith and Jim Melrose. ”
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Absolute legends those two!
Oh – and can we have some Oasis. Good Celtic supporting lads those!
Glasstwothirdsfull
check it out on Rankers Media, it was a straight copy paste. It’s hard to believe but genuine.
Delaneys Dunky on 26th September 2016 10:41 pm
Yes I think I saw you. Were you driving the Bentley that splashed through that puddle at the KIngsway bus-stop? Glad I had my bunnet on.
HaHa,
#FunwithHuns55
No sure either…..;-))
#FAC The Polis
FTSFA
H.H.
Macjay
I’m confused. The only people who’d have your email would be us and Celtic.
Gordy
I’ve already got some for guys from here. I’ve asked for more but haven’t heard back yet.
I will say, your mate won’t get a ticket sitting in the house as TBB will testify to regarding the recent game against the monkeys.
Re the Louden hospitality activity.
Worth remembering that this guy Gordon Smith was once the Chief Executive of Scottish Football.
After a spell looking after his aging parents it is sad to see such a football icon reduced to hanging about down market sectarian hostelries.
In any normal world this would be a story highlighted by our media. Not holding my breath.
Stars
I know, had a look see, just can’t help the paranoia :-)
Do you have any info on the smifs and their dodgy dealings ?
I had a run in or two with them, tossers to a man they were, they thot they were the biz, didn’t take long for ther to suss that Rathcoole wisny back street Dublin where they would stab you in the back as quick as look at you, not that I am saying that was the norm in Dublin, far from it, they just didny think it through.
HH
TheLurkinTim
Magic live footage of Thom. First time I’ve seen that video. Thank you. :)
Floating,
Noel & Liam Gallagher tell me they will not be taking up this offer.
I am curious about celtic fans fascination for the uefa CL anthem.
Some even seem to have it on their mobiles.
I never thought I would see the day we were all amplifying music written to glorify the UK monarchy which even contains the lyrics ‘God Save the King’ in it.
I find it a bit weird.
Enjoy that Big Sam went rogue to make some dodgy money even before his first match. https://t.co/V9H9e6U9jV
Hope the arrogant fud gets bagged
Someone should send the invitation to the Gallaghers they’d probably be mad enough to go :)
HT,
Don’t sweat McJay….he’s been hit by spam…..and he’s using it as an excuse…..”charity begins at home….mine”……
#FAC The Polis
FTSFA
DysfuntionalFamilyCSC
H.H.
Good Evening!
In case of interest, here is a brand new blog. About a Sevco infomercial and the new fans’ group…
https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2016/09/26/a-statement-of-opinion/
TheLurkinTim on 26th September 2016 10:44 pm
Are you referring to paul67’s DNA header or Glasgow overspill in the 60’s-70’s ? :)