Celtic’s defence had to cope with another injury on Saturday: Liam Scales missed out with Maik Nawrocki stepping in, but as a unit, they are solid with Greg Taylor, Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers in place.
It was fitting that Johnston got an assist for Reo Hatate and Kyogo’s goals, the second a particularly satisfying cross. He is back on the form we saw when he first arrived in January last year. Decision making, energy levels and end product have all ticked up since the winter break.
Both fullbacks were missing in February, then returned to build up match fitness in a team in a mini crisis. It was a lesson on how fragile form can be when players are even 10% short of sharpness.
The injury to Daizen Maeda poses a different challenge. Luis Palma returned to action after six weeks out and, for my money, looked like he has work to do and perhaps a few pounds to shift. Yang didn’t look comfortable on the left on Saturday, so until Daizen recovers or Luis gets miles under his belt, I expect Greg Taylor has a lot of running to do, especially on the big open spaces of Hampden.
The two fullbacks are among Celtic’s most important players.
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Why is everyone shit scared of Kilmarnock away? When they beat us we were decimated by injuries and struggling for form.
AN TEARMANN on 16TH APRIL 2024 5:00 PM
Bigjimmy
Wull you stoap reading that rekkkord,enough dafteez oan here pushin it.side of the cludgie :-))
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I STOPPED buy it years ago, likewise the Sunday Mail.
i look at the Head Lines ONLINE.
I’m a bad man.
LOL
HH AT Mate.
Aberdeen appoint new manager from seasons end
https://x.com/AberdeenFC/status/1780206253651726455?s=08
HH
dens park has been given the thumbs up
BigJimmy
Hope Aintree was profitable
HH
AN TEARMANN on 16TH APRIL 2024 5:08 PM
Aberdeen appoint new manager from seasons end
*hope they don’t have the new manager bounce on Saturday
What a hoot.
SPFL placate Sevco by sending us to the problem pitch ten days later.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/69/c2/b4/69c2b4c311176272e2ccfbaff34eb0e6.jpg
SCULLYBHOY, who is the guy in front of Roy Aitken?
Dearie me.
Clement drawing parallels with Manchester City now.
This organisation is a parody.
TontineTim
I hope not as well,due at start of june
Scullybhoy
Welcome back,hope all is good with you
HH
“Season tickets need to be renewed.
Get back on message.
Treble. Treble. Treble”
Great fixtures for us.No complaints.Massive game for them tomorrow night.When you are on a downer,sometimes not easy to get out.
We have what we wanted,up to us.Boring one game at a time will do nicely.A nice thumping win against the Dons,not impossible,Dundee should have gubbed them on Saturday.Woeful.
Shinnie got red carded.Does he miss the final?.Or only next cup game?.
Just got tickets confirmed for semi on saturday. My 12 year son cant wait for his first trip to Hampden. Should I warn him now of the kip that it is?
https://wikifoundryimages.s3.amazonaws.com/7fd417e075db809dff5d963a7bec2fa3
EmeraldBee \o/ A Double Niner!! on 16th April 2024 5:49 pm
SCULLYBHOY, who is the guy in front of Roy Aitken?
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I think it is Graham Sinclair?
https://thecelticstar.com/the-celtic-stars-celtic-player-of-the-day-graeme-sinclair/
GlenDaly 😂
Roddie McDonald Andy Lynch
An Tearmann on 16th April 2024 5:51 pm
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Cheers AT. We had a lovely time in Cavtat. Actually ended up watching the Derby game in a roadside restaurant. Immense first half and so pleased for big Adam. One game at a time.
I hope you are well.
HH
John Doyle with crucifix
TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 16TH APRIL 2024 5:02 PM
I don’t think anyone your words “shit scared ” maybe apprehensive .
As for your “we had injuries “….
When playing them at Parkhead and Brendan still smarting from the defeat at killing he said we are in better shape with players back so stronger and learned from the defeat …..killing drew with us .
So i for one am wary of the teams that have took points off us .
Deal with Aberdeen , come through that with a win and no injuries or suspensions please .
A clean sheet might be to much to ask.
Dundee should take heart from Ross County, keep it tight,get after their back 4,biggest difficulty is VAR and Robertson
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/78/71/25/787125b951a86b95bd4ab3754cc41403.jpg
Cup? Year? Result?
EMERALDBEE \O/ A DOUBLE NINER!! on 16TH APRIL 2024 5:49 PM
SCULLYBHOY, who is the guy in front of Roy Aitken?
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It’s Willie Gardiner way to tall to be Graham Sinclair
KEEP THE FAITH
tonyrome on 16th April 2024 6:11 pm
I think you are correct my friend.
https://wikifoundryimages.s3.amazonaws.com/8d1cee57183ae9db48ffec96cf5544c2
Glasgow Cup
Ibrox 1967
Celtic 4-0 Rangers
Tom McLaughlin on 16th April 2024 6:20 pm
Glasgow Cup
That bit is correct.
Thanks TONY and SCULLY,
Ave Ave
I’m on the wrong picture
https://wikifoundryimages.s3.amazonaws.com/PFCQ3CPNpys_lJKJ-tur2g127934
What happened?
George mcCluskey droppin the cup Scully???
A guess
HH
Kenny lost his medal
EMERALDBEE \O/ A DOUBLE NINER!! on 16TH APRIL 2024 5:49 PM
SCULLYBHOY, who is the guy in front of Roy Aitken?
It’s Willie Garner – famed for scoring more own goals than anyone I can ever remember in a Celtic jersey.
4-0 v or 4-1 Patrick Thistle
66-67 at Celtic park
Emeralbee
I thought it looked slightly like anton rogan
CLUNKS, too early for Anton I think? Checked Wiki, he joined us in 1986.
Ave Ave
Emeraldbee
What year is the pic?
And is that davey moyes at the top right?
Just saw BVB supporters beltin out YNWA