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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An uplifting amount of support from the Hoops faithful for one of the fallen Lions. A big man with an even bigger character, a legend who will never be forgotten.
I hope EDB’s two ghirls got a lift from the many people paying respects to their dad today. I couldn’t make it to the funeral, but I met HT and Cosy Corner Bhoy (after his lengthy train journey) yesterday evening and Jim’s old mate, Malorbhoy introduced us to the ghirls and Jim’s brother. Gordon said that he had a few stories about Jim all ready for the funeral and it sounds like they struck a chord with the mourners. Jim was great company and definately another Celtic character!
RIP Big Tam and EDB. God bless both your families.
HH
TTTT
TTT- i think if we score early, they will cave in, no leaders in that team.
If we play to our potential and they play above their potential we should still be good enough to overcome them, no excuses ☘️☘️
I’m starting early today with my hunskelping memories.
This week we’ve had Bobby’s hat trick at Ibrox in the Glasgow Cup (or Xup) in the live game threads.
Stevie’s hat trick in the CP ice rink, although the sports team missed one of his goals. It did show what a shot Bobby Murdoch possessed.
We had Lubo’s double in the 5-1 game when he seemed the only com, almost inscrutable, person in the stadium.
Last night Henrik’s divine unforgettable chip was the highlight of the 6-2 game, one I missed live due to being in quarantine. The joy of the fans shown after the third goal and the celebrations of the ball bhoys at Henrik’s chip goal will always remain a shining example of Celtic fans casting off years of darkness.
So today’s short highlight is Lubo’s double at the home of the badger.
https://youtu.be/cuh2IC7tduI
!!BADA BING!!
Celtic tae score in the first 15mins 11/4 wae the black’n’tan bookie.
Just got on a DART (electric train) to go to a do. The intercom greeted the passengers with “mind the gap”. The inside decor is green and white.
Could it be an omen?
Apologies for being late on parade, but I would like to pay my respects to Tommy and Jim.
May the rest in peace.
My thoughts are with their families and friends.
BT,
if we play to our potential, it doesnt matter how much above theirs they play, we will murder them!
Bring them on!!
Celtic (-4)!!
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
A CEILER GONOF RUST on 10TH MARCH 2017 3:49 PM
ACGR. , referance taxis,for the sclaffbaw Lisbon.. I iwould suggest 20 Euro per man there and back would be a more realistic figure , going on 4 bhoys sharing a taxi . HH
Just on after quite a hectic few days.
My condolences to Tommy Gemmell and EDB’s families on this sad day.
Can anyone point me to the video of Tommy’s funeral that my mate told me he watched in the Canaries on his phone?
Not sure I see them starting like they did in the last game, Paul. That was a home game for them. I can see it being more like the LC S-F, although hopefully we will score a bit earlier.
I’ll go for a comfortable 2-3 goal win.
Agreed re the cool heads. Any opportunity and…..
Good evening, friends.
Looking forward to seeing Lenny’s Hibs up at Tannadice tonight. More good coverage of Scottish football from BT. My 2 charity donations tonight are –
The wonderful Efe Ambrose to score at anytime – 14/1
And a treble of (at least) 3 goals, 5 cards and 11 corners at about 17/2
Oh and still waiting on 13 Goals For Shay predictions, grrrrrrrr
Pcs
Think it was on y tube
Sevco are bringing out a new children’s book where you have to find a missing character in a series of pictures.
Where’s Pedro?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=itUTAWcLNmQ
PcS
Try this
ALMORE
That’s definitely an omen ! Enjoy your do mhate HH !
Thought this was good
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GeGzakZUzDI
it was international women’s day during the week
if you pray, could I ask that you pray for Mary Gemmell
come on gb, it’s time you came up with a chant for the women heroes
Decent Scottish football preview on BT Sport where I learn that I share my birthday with Hunskelper Sutton. Nice….
Has the Portuguese Tim signed for the Hun’s yet? He knows so much about European football he’ll probably book a flight to Aberdeen…….
About to watching Hibs v DU game,is John McGinn a Celtic
player in waiting?
This one is for everyone…EDB…TG…
This one is for everyone…EDB…TG…https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4xjPODksI08
Graff, noted pal. Will drop you a text when its all sorted.
HH
We prepare professionally using technology and psychology.
Our fitness levels are superior to any team.
We have the advantage over Sevco in every position.
Name one of their players who’d get on our bench, never mind the park.
Come to think of it name their team. I can’t.
From Gordon out we have outstanding athletes.
Brown is an inspirational captain.
TIERNEY is THE outstanding prospect of Scottish footballers.
Armstrong has been moulded into a fine midfielder capable of lung bursting runs and memorable goals.
Sinclair is fast, elusive with an eye for goal.
Moussa is the best striker I’ve seen at CP since Henrik. The Sevco defence will need more than Horlicks to sleep on Saturday night.
We are rampant at the moment with a barrow load of goals this year.
And I see no way we will be stopped on Sunday.
I will be disappointed if we don’t win by more than 3.
Bobby Mad Hun will feel like King Canute by 1pm Sunday.
BLANTYRETIM,
Many thanks for your efforts but so far all I am getting is that the service will start shortly. I’ll leave it running and it may start.
BT 7.27pm
My ignorance on players (the lions as well) is terrible, I rely on others as a youngster my dad, now probably here :-) saw your father tonight commenting on Mr Gemmell absolutely brilliant, I love the fact your posts sometimes are about your dad going to pittodrie or wherever …. & mini involved as well……
Great stuff …. Am sure the Gemmell family & the Devine family will have loads of amazing memories after this sadness passes …. In my opinion CQN has been a marvellous read in very difficult circumstances for a couple of families who are from different walks of life but Celtic is the common denominator
GG 7:49
Excellent and enjoyable summary :0)
I see there really is a team named ` Angers`. They are playing Marseille tonight .
Right, time to watch what promises to be an excellent ( ie closely fought ) game of rugby. Wales V Ireland. I am fairly neutral on this one but fancy Ireland to take the spoils.
JJ
JMCCORMICK
Happy birthday
You also share it with my brother also John as well as the patron saint of my high school
Faithful till the end
BIg Suttys stumble was funny
PR67: Cheers. Do about to start. Rugby in the background.
Iwerddon am byth.
PS Which whisky goes with Sea Bass , tomatoes, and rocket & parmesan sauce a ?
JJ
Big Grant Holt looking, well, Big…
Arabs protesting at Stephen Thompson.
PCS
I’m not one of the better tech savvy bhoys on here I’m afraid
Gerry
Big happy chops….
He is a fan firstly
Parkheadcumsalford
Fast forward. Ceremony starts at about 50 mins
HH
Welsh national Anthem on now.
Cheerio,
JJ