I wasn’t at the 4-2 game against Oldco on 21 May 1979, when “10 men won the league, tra-la-la-la-la.” Martin42 is still dealing with the consequences of going without me, but I endured the 0-3 defeat 20 years later that saw the title go to Ibrox.
In the intervening 19 years the authorities in Scotland have done their best to ensure we do not have a potential league winning game between Celtic and either of the Rangers group of clubs, but here we are. There may never be another opportunity.
That Celtic team in season 1998-99 started poorly with new manager, Jo Venglos, working among one or two strong personalities in the dressing room, but by the springtime we were flowing and a title challenge was on. When we met Newco on 2 May, a win would only give us an outside chance of the title.
Then came the news that we would play with a rookie, Scott Marshall. The result wasn’t Scott’s fault, but the chance added a pressure to a defence which already had Stephane Mahe, for some of the game, anyway. We could not handle the pressure. Oldco stuck to task and won comfortably.
This was a time when titles in Scotland were decided by sheer brute force. David Murray’s Rangers’ aggregate income for the four seasons which followed Celtic’s title win in 1998 was £180m – but they spent £282m, an average loss per season over four years of £25m.
The Rangers way of doing business was working. It delivered titles and denied you and me football success. There were many reasons to dislike how they did business. Liquidation would take another 13 years, but the consequences of financial irresponsibility were always inevitable.
Newco will walk into Celtic Park on Sunday with their own version of Scott Marshall, Jak Alnwick, who has made just two senior appearances (no clean sheets) since arriving in Glasgow 18 months ago. We need to make sure he endures a torrid afternoon.
After watching Graeme Murty earn two draws at Celtic Park I have a bit of respect for what he can do there. He should not be underestimated, few managers arrive for their third visit undefeated, but the man is so embattled right now, his ability to prepare a team must be significantly impaired.
By contrast, Brendan Rodgers gave a tactical masterclass in the recent games at Ibrox and Hampden, costing Murty any chance of securing the Newco manager’s job long term. For Brendan, Sunday is all about getting the job done as early as possible, before preparing the squad for the cup final, which is only three weeks away.
I know it’s greedy to ask for too much when we are within touching distance of a second successive treble, considering we only won two in 48 years before last season, but I really want this one. Let’s do it for everyone who was at Celtic Park on 2 May 1999, or who lived through the years when David Murray and Dave King sat on an Oldco board which lost £35.3m with a turnover of only £44.8m. Contemporary times show that some lessons cannot be taught too often to those who refuse to learn.
The same people are strutting around our game with the same sense of entitlement. Show them how to win the league with style and within budget, Celtic.
Raffle to play in an 11-a-side game at Celtic Park, closes 15:00 today, Friday 27th
An incredible opportunity to play on the hallowed turf at Celtic Park around the end of the current season 2017-18, in Club sponsor Intelligent Car Leasing’s match.
You will be provided with complimentary Celtic kit and receive the full match-day experience including arrival through the front door, access to the dressing room and proudly walking down the tunnel to enter the famous field of play.
Both squads will be managed by a former Celtic player. Date 16 May, 11:00 kick off. All monies raised will be donated to Celtic FC Foundation, a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (number SC024648).
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The opportunity to play on Celtic Park is just beyond words. I did it a few years ago, the memories will live forever, as will the photographs. The experience of preparing in the dressing room, as so many greats have done before, was fabulous.
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4-2 Hibs
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Afternoon bhoys, looking for a bit of help please. Sammybhoys down in Duxford, Cambridgeshire working and is looking for a Celtic friendly pub to watch us win the League tomorrow. Anyone know of such a place ??? HH
Well well well !!!
According to SSB
The ex St Michaels and Cardinal Heenan pupil will be bringing LOURDES to the Doomdome next week !!!!!!
It’s the Only miracle that Hades Hovel of Hatred will ever see !!!
IF AND ITS A BIG IF I’m sure that all the Rancid Zombie members of the Rotten mob will welcome him and his lifestyle with open arms given the inclusive nature of the new clubs followers !!!!
ANGERS IN THEIR NAME !!
2-0 to the Toffeemen !!
GIRUY SG !!!!
timhorton,if they had money why did they let their club die, don’t be fooled
4-3 Boyd. Stunning free kick! (Basss)
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DELANEYS DUNKY on 28TH APRIL 2018 12:01 PM
AOW
I am up for a post match McChuills meet. See you there pal.
YNWA
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Now I’m jealous, McChuills will be bouncing. Pesky work means I cannot be in my normal place. ???
Scott Allan off, great game and a goal. Swanson on for the last 7 minutes plus injury time
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danso
you think gerrard would sign without a promise of investment in the team?
if he did, he would be stupid.
Killie get the ball in the net…oh, wait…offside! Still 4-3
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3 minutes xtra
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5-3 Hibs (and I’m yelling ‘take it to the corner flag’)
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Full Time
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Early bus tomorrow 6:30 am, carry oot chilling in the fridge, early night
Well done the hibees, sounded like a cracking game.
Nail the monkeys to fourth place.
Great scenes all over Britain as fans celebrate promotion and staying up
The good news is MK Dons are down and hopefully our friends from Hamburg will be joining them but not in league two obviously
Murdo emptied the hun end quick style back in the day.
Who will be our folklore hero the morra?
Harry. 5.00.
Unfortunately Hamburg won again. They are still second bottom.
With 2 games left, they are 2 points behind 3 and 4th bottom teams. This time last week they were 7 behind.
Only bottom two are automatically relegated.
Hail Hail
BARROWBHOY
Hopefully you get it tanned before you hit the border. Apparently football supporters can’t be trusted in charge of a tinny once they cross that line,but are fine the other side of it.
Go figure…
Rebel tunes.
The DUP announced that they had jist recieved their latest instalment from the Tories confidence and supply deal.
A cuppla days later, the huns get mysteries money to bring in big Stevie G.
It was also revealed last week that, hmrc were not independent from the Tory / dup government.
Canny do links, sorry.
Nye ; HH
…..oot.
bbc Alba at 6pm if anyone wants to see the Hibs v Killie game, going by the scoreline looks worth a shout.
D. :)
KevJ I have a mate that thinks Sevco are getting cash from the DUP, I happen to think he could be right.
D. :)
DAVID66 on 28TH APRIL 2018 5:21 PM
bbc Alba at 6pm if anyone wants to see the Hibs v Killie game, going by the scoreline looks worth a shout.
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Watched it on the ole sausage – great game. Hibs and Killie will beat sevco but not so sure about the blue nosed shepherd and his sheep. ????????
Barrowbhoy enjoy the day the morra, it’s gonnae be a cracker..⚽️??????
D. :)
POG I forgot about the auld hesgoal sausage… DOH should have done that myself earlier
D. :)
The Hibs game was interesting because it had the sound of the crowd but no commentary.
Sipsini
It always will be the Esquire. In it tonight. Full of handsome Tims tonight.
HH
David66
Scott Sinclair was racialisty abused by a DUP MP in Glasgow Airport. SS whacked the nut on him. It is a secret.
The Rocket knocked out of the world championship by Ali Carter.
DD I thought that was the case.
You in the auld Esquire ffs that brings back memory’s
Hail Hail my Old Knightswood Fenian friend
D. :)
Had quite a revealing chat with a Sevcoite this afternoon. Asked him if the Stevie G stuff was a publicity stunt. He said no, McAllister apparently going round saying a deal for them both is imminent.
Also said that Stevie would be able to attract brilliant players. I asked about money, he said King is ready to seriously fund a challenge this time.
Also said that Brendan won’t stay.
Usually this guy is a reasonably sensible (if diehard) Sevcoite. But he had bought it all hook line and sinker,
surely political parties cannot “invest” in a business. surely there are rules around how and where they spend their money ?
a rocket dobber zombie on clyde “brendan rodgers is an egomanich and shoulny be talking about rangers”.
hahahhahah
now if gerrard has an ounce on integrity , and is a practicing catholic, and has his own personal fortunue estimated at £50 mill, why on earth would you mix yourself in with the bigots ?
seriously what would he do it for ?
just back from Vale Park -that’s 90 + mins of my life I won’t get back
GENE
Let’s be honest,like Swindon fans,there’s a whole season of our lives we won’t get back.
ITALIABHOY
Did he say anything about the £11M Morelos ‘bid’?
Ali Carter ? Does he no work in a restaurant?
Win tomorrow for us puts them 3rd.
I hope Gerrard takes the job, him and the hun are made for each other.