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Textbook away performance, Brand Britain

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I was a bit annoyed at BT’s halftime analysis which suggested Celtic were more than fortunate to be level at that stage.  Salzburg had just enjoyed their best 15 minute period of the game, but, from beginning to end, Celtic’s performance was a textbook lesson on how to play away from home in Europe.  We took our chances and drew our defensive line well in front of our box.  This is how it’s done.

Were you as comfortable as I was during the final minutes last night?

Having watched the performance against Aberdeen on Saturday, when we bossed the game but were penned back when, with two debutants and a returning Scott Brown in the team, the legs faded in the last 30 minutes, I expected the same to happen last night.

Instead, Scott’s goal arrived on 60 minutes, which infused Celtic legs with adrenalin.  This was the crucial moment of the game.  We conceded that fabulous goal from Soriano during the final 30 minutes, but this was also our best period of the game.  Wakaso (who is a player, b.t.w.) ran himself into the ground – literally.  Brown, Johansen, Izaguirre and Ambrose all covered enormous areas of the pitch.

Instead of going through turmoil in the closing stages, we saw Salzburg drop deep, acknowledging the clear danger they could concede for a third time.

The one obvious question is, how did we pick Craig Gordon up for free?

Brand Britain

Brand Britain is damaged. Last night’s vote was a high water mark for independence, so far, but the demographic breakdown suggests support for change is strongest among the young. If the three major UK parties have any intention of maintaining the status quo they need to indulge in considerable Nation Building.

The football business in Britain is in the hands of two closed-shop cartels, one in England and Wales [controlled by the affluent], and one in Scotland [controlled by the unambitious]. This arrangement has disenfranchised Scottish football and drains our economy of tens of millions of pounds per year. It is a clear manifestation of second class status for Scotland and our economy, which is unacceptable for anyone who considers the UK to be one nation.

Politicians with an interest in pushing the buttons of the people, should use this time to call this arrangement out for what it is.

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  4. twentyfirstofmaynineteenseventynine on

    Dallas Dallas

     

     

    He was a great talent first time round, full of himself though. Should have gone to Liverpool when he left us

  7. Drambowiecelt on

    WK67 as you shall forever be known……:)

     

    your already streets ahead of me !!! you can link lol

     

    its good tonight. ive body swerved the blog yes/no, but I love the

     

    links to songs long forgotten,newly discovered, and current.

     

    as in music so in life.

     

    as in life so in music.

     

     

    H.H.

  8. Celticrollercoaster supporting Shay,our bhoy wonder along the way on

    Evening Bhoys & Ghirls

     

     

    Looking forward to the game tomorrow and indeed the CQN meet up.

     

     

    Very proud of those two young Scots girls standing up to the Unionist scum last night.

     

     

    Feel that this is far from over.

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

  12. eddieinkirkmichael on

    BIG-CUP-WINNERS

     

     

    00:32

     

     

    Christy’s Spirit of Freedom album is one of my favourite ever

  15. Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas on

    Clashcitybhoy, Victor or a player of a similar style would be most welcome.

     

     

    The Frazer Wrights, Lasley, Richie Forans would not be as keen on leaving their feet in or making reckless tackles if we had a player of Victor’s stature and ability in our team.

     

     

    Saw some of Neil’s appearance on Match of the Day. Its pleasing to see him so relaxed and showing his football knowledge on national telly.

     

     

    Sky have been giving him some work also.

     

     

    Some peepul who didn’t like him will be fizzin more than ever.

  19. Saint Stivs on

    Celticrollercoaster supporting Shay,our bhoy wonder along the way

     

    00:38 on

     

    21 September, 2014

     

    Evening Bhoys & Ghirls

     

     

    Looking forward to the game tomorrow and indeed the CQN meet up.

     

     

    Very proud of those two young Scots girls standing up to the Unionist scum last night.

     

     

    Feel that this is far from over.

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

     

     

    ————————————————

     

     

    hola.

     

     

    the girls story is not yet done, worst happened.

     

     

    i dont know if i can stomach a CQN gathering with anyone that said NO for self interest

  21. twentyfirstofmaynineteenseventynine on

    Off to my kip, hope everyone has a great day tomorrow. Glad the GB are back and hoping for a good atmosphere and a good result.

     

     

    HH

  23. jamesgang on

    tricoloured ribbon

     

     

    My Mum. Very ill.

     

    Lung cancer. Despite the wee soul never smoking in her life.

     

     

    She got zapped with chemo and radio the therapy during the summer and thus far, so good.

     

     

    The 5 year survival would be 15-20% but my mum’s one in a million. So here’s hoping. And thanks for asking. X

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  24. Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas on

    Twentyfirst, I don’t know if Arsenal paid more and the bright lights of London appealled more to Champagne & Cannonball Charlie.

     

     

    Liverpool, football wise, would have made him an even better player.

     

     

    Arsenal were just boring then later to become boring, boring Arsenal. His flamboyant skills didn’t fit in with their playing style.

     

     

    Good night all, let’s beat the Mothers tomorrow.

  25. Drambowiecelt on

    Doc ive got it ready:)

     

    now that you set the mood . when I was wee, I used to play

     

    a song over and over can you do that link thing??

     

    The Dying Rebel.

     

     

     

     

    H.H.

  26. proudbhoy on

    macanbheatha oscar abú

     

     

    00:27 on 21 September, 2014

     

     

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    No buddy, im only 28.

     

     

    He was murdered 5mins from my house thou, mentioned him and micheal meenan as their from a staunch area near my home.

     

     

    U in with any other derry city men ?

     

     

    You have joined my long list of heroes, because of men like you i grew up having a lot easier life than yourselves. Thank you for that.

     

     

    Where in country you from ?

  31. jamesgang on

    Doc

     

     

    You’ll never die.

     

     

    The big Mhan put you on this earth to keep cowiebhoy right. Forever!

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  33. Drambowiecelt on

    WK67 ……..

     

    bloomin hell mate you got soul. 3 CRACKERS from out o nowhere.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    H.H.

  38. Celticrollercoaster supporting Shay,our bhoy wonder along the way on

    winning captains

     

     

     

    00:45 on 21 September, 2014

     

     

    No, they were attacked by the Unionist mob and saltire ripped from their hands

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

  41. proudbhoy on

    Vmhan

     

     

    Hope your recovery is quick.

     

     

    Dont know you but can tell your a fine celt.

     

     

    Keep the faith

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