Having pummelled Newco repeatedly this season there is a notion that we’re going to do it again on Sunday. I’d be tempted to hold that result. St Mirren, an inferior team, demonstrated for 57 minutes how far blanket defending and a bit of organisation can take you. If Celtic record an impressive result at the weekend, they will have to be at the peak of their powers.
We can expect Newco will have watched replays of the opening 20 minutes of our Hogmanay tie dozens of times recently. They will do their best to capture what worked for them during that period, and attempt to replicate it on Sunday.
We started slowly that day, which is not entirely out of character, but one or two also looked spooked by the occasion. Newco started on the front foot, again, something they repeatedly do, but just as they have done throughout the season, they soon ran out of steam.
There is not a great deal they will be able to do about Moussa Dembele, short of cutting off supply to him. As a consequence, they will stick tight to Scott Sinclair, who will have work to do to even get involved in the game, never mind hurt the opposition. This is no bad thing, as while Scott is our most productive player, the team will be full of players hungry and capable of hurting the Newco defence.
This is a game which could be in the balance with 15 minutes remaining, but which Celtic could score three times in the closing period. They have the superior fitness and mental fortitude.
Our greatest danger will be from officialdom. Conceding a penalty, a red card, or both, opens the only door possible for Newco to take anything from the game. Keep cool heads as we’ll do just fine.
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Frankie Miller…https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kUc30c2PHV4
Hope Roberts gets the nod for Sunday.
Slightly underperformed against them to date and has potential to tear them to shreds
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Here’s Another Bunch Of Dirty Huns Put To The Sword….
Back In The Day.
Was ‘Tiny’ Wharton The MIB ?
Copa Intercontinental 1967: Celtic vs Racing (1o jogo) (96 minutes)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=zw6-ggB96dk
(Only Ever Seen Brief Highlights Of This Game Previously…
Until We Came Across This Video )
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Why Thank-You, GFTB…!
Gotta Go..
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TD
Stay….you are amongst friends :-)
THE DONALD on 11TH MARCH 2017 12:54 AM
Many thanks , Donald.
10 mins into the interview .
Clive talking about the apparent ” slave ” origin of the banjo .
You would have heard that African American academics are suggesting that English rugby supporters refrain from singing ” Swing Low ” because of its slave origins in the Deep South.
Interesting to see the response at the game this weekend.
:-)
See Mccann laying out his blueprint ( pun intended) in scotsman for Murty to make sevco the team to stop the Celtic juggernaut.
Reeks of desperation…
The first I went to the sheep dip we was in the opposite end to the beech end.Wis one of Alfie Conns 1st games for us.
Got beat 2-0 if memory serves me right.
A wee spot of bother on the hill after the game,I do remember.
HH
DBHOY on 11TH MARCH 2017 1:50 AM
See Mccann laying out his blueprint ( pun intended) in scotsman for Murty to make sevco the team to stop the Celtic juggernaut.
Reeks of desperation…
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I thought the new boy was to be in ” stall ” ed afore the gemme.
Smiling on a sunny Sydney day.
The boay and I googling in anticipation.
From Jinxy Johnstone a wee roundup of this week’s Celtic news
https://youtu.be/arMWbIU3wcY
Another time I went to the sheep dip.Wis there early doors on Union st.
Police puulled up and said youse might as well fek off,youll no get a drink roond here,Soon as they had done one,fella opened the door and said in yeez come lads.
sc game 2-2.Drew at Celtic park,won 1-0 at Tannadice.
Choccy.
HH
Macjay
If they get the bold Pedro signed up ,apparently he will be watching from the stand .
No matter what gets said pre match, I think they’ve got a real fear of getting a proper doing at paradise
‘GG on 11TH MARCH 2017 1:58 AM
Thanks , G.G.
A great compilation.
Not sure if someone has posted it already, but there is an interesting article in the telegraph on the monetarization of Barca.
If anyone is interested, leave a note and I will put a link up later
DBHOY on 11TH MARCH 2017 2:11 AM
I was at the 7-1 game as a wee lad.
My late older brother told me :
” I`ve been waiting all my life for this and you come along to your first hun game ”
I`ve waited all my life for a repetition.
I don`t dare hope .
Or do I ?
:-)
Tommy Gemmell gone but not forgotten
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JjabC7DumeI
Paul wis ma hero.A close 2cnd wis Frank McAvenie.
Danny wis Danny.
One of the finest footballers ever.
Privileged we are.
HH
Starting to like Mr Craigan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2jXaQYbdtg
Macjay
Wow what a first old firm game that would’ve been. Lucky bugger!
As for a repeat , I think there is every chance of matching that goal haul or even eclipsing it.
Like everybody else , a fear the officials will be doing their utmost to stop us. Nithing new there though
Old Firm R US
DBHOY on 11TH MARCH 2017 2:27 AM
Lucky ? Yes.
Bugger. No.
:-)
One of our number posted Madden`s previous ” errors “a couple of days ago.
Fascinating.
Affoot , my fellow Tim.
Enjoyed the chat.
MARGARET MCGILL on 11TH MARCH 2017 2:32 AM
You`re probably aware , but anyway ,
That song refers to the ” nose ” of the Concord.
Dixie Deans
Without Paul in that 90s team I think we would fighting relegation some seasons, hypothetical I know but we would’ve been lost as a team without him.
Paul and Henrik are my two favs seen in the flesh
Maggie doll
X
Macjay
Maddens not the dodgiest we could’ve got but dodgy none the less.
Catch you later
Until Sunday Computer Love
A Ceiler Gonof Rust on 11th March 2017 2:40 am
Both Morrisey (of res 12 fame) and myself are currently squabbling who will be your caddy in Lisbon. Hopefully it all works out. Awe naw has other commitments.
DALLASDALLAS 1043
Snap! That’s what my oul’ Papa used to tell me!
MIKEINTORONTO
This article hammers them for being a bunch of cheating bassas,though sublimely skilled.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/luis-suarez-dive-barcelona-cheating-psg
Thoughts on the Glasgow derby tomorrow. Hoopy Saturday fholks…and hopefully a Hoopy Sunday.
https://stayinguplateblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/11/sevco-come-calling-as-hoops-hone-in-on-title/
With due consideration and agreement with Paul, 67’s article : I am Sooooooo looking forward to hammering the new Huns.
One day we will take all our chances, I hope it’s tomorrow.
HH.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 11TH MARCH 2017 4:59 AM
Barca team is similar to the great Porto team that beat us in Seville, both blessed with an a abundance of skill and ability but willing to cheat to get the victory.
Sad but refreshing to see a journo shine a light on the cheating instead of fawning at their feet like the majority of them
Good morning CQN from a dull and still mild East Devon.
Let’s see the English and Der Hun put to the sword this weekend.
Happy diamond anniversary to J mccormicks parents, wish them many more
Hope the whole family have a cracking day
Hail Hail
Morning All… A poignant week…
RIP Tommy and EDB.
Interesting comments on Greame Souness last night.
Say what you want about him but he was a quite excellent mid-field player, it’s pointless trying deny the obvious.
He may not have controlled the game in that imperious, effortless, manner his Mentor Murdoch often did but he was effective none the less.
Remember the 1985 Rous Cup Game at Hampden… England were ascendant at the time.
England played Four along the midfield, Big Jock played Three, with Souness in the middle against Robson and Wilkins.
That allowed us (Scotland) to have a man advantage.
Souness Rag-dolled “Captain Marvel” & “Butch”, we beat Bobby Robson’s England 1-0.
Also worth considering when he took the unfortunate decision to go to Rangers he went there on the proviso he could sign whomever he wanted… Catholics included.
Anyways back to the gemme…
Good Guys 10
England 0
Aft Oot
Hail Hail
John bay from last night
Indeed we need to get a drink together and in answer to your question both are required
A handshake on meeting and drink for the bar
☘️☘️☘️
Never on anymore due to very busy and also the awful pop ups but just noticed few comments regarding one of our.
Never knew the man or spoke to him but can see how highly others thought of el Diego bhoy. Thoughts and prayers with him and his family. And also his circle of friends on here and beyond.
Proud hoy
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Macjay/Dbhoy
“I was at the 7-1 game as a wee lad.. . . . . . I’ve waited all my life for a repetition”
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You only had to wait 10 years for a repetition.
League Cup semi-final, October 1967, Celtic 7-1 Morton.
Some day we may be able to repeat that score against the Greenock side.
Of course, it can never be repeated against Rangers.