It’s hard to say, was this the easiest game against Newco, easier than either of the 5-1 wins last season? Was it our easiest game against both the Rangers group of clubs? I think it might have been. There were some games back in the early 80s I recall, but none finished with a four goal advantage. What about 7-1? I hear you say. Sure, but I am assured the gap between the teams in 1957 was poorly illustrated by that game.
Make it a matter of record, at no point have Newco been further behind Celtic on or off the field, not even when we won the Premiership under Ronny and they finished third in the Championship, or in a lower league.
The closest we came to conceding was from serial-threat-to-Craig Gordon, Mikael Lustig, who spectacularly sliced a ball against the crossbar. Craig pulled off another three fine saves within a few moments of that incident, with the score at 3-0 and Celtic apparently napping. But honestly, this was our most dominant game of the season.
Tom Rogic, Callum McGregor and Moussa Dembele each like a goal against that lot and they filled their boots yesterday. McGregor and Rogic both finished coolly with their weaker foot. Ironically, McGregor benefited when Russell Martin clumsily tried to clear with his stronger, right foot, a ball which should have been played with his left.
Scott Brown deservedly won plaudits but Olivier Ntcham was irresistible. His expertly taken penalty was a fitting reward for the way he dominated the central area of the field.
Referee Bobby Madden went into Brian McGinley territory (careful now) and awarded Celtic two penalties against teams from Ibrox. They were both stonewallers but you and I know that doesn’t always mean they are awarded – so well played to the ref.
I don’t watch much of Newco, but based on what I have seen, this Morelos character is one of the worst strikers ever to pull on a blue jersey. How he manages to make a living in the game when he finds putting the ball in the net from inside six yards so difficult is a mystery.
You will have noticed fluctuations in Celtic’s form this season. They have looked short of inspiration against the likes of Hamilton, but you will also note that they peak at the right times, like the finely-tuned athletes they are. Brendan had this date marked in his card since observing, “Be careful for what you wish for”, in response to news this semi-final draw was celebrated at Ibrox.
They will not be looking forward to their trip to Celtic Park in two weeks.
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BSR,
Fe Fi Fo Fix, they’ve just had more than their Weetabix!
Toad in the hole springs to mind!
BSR I hope there are no Huns lurking, as the £32 million for our European run this year will surely put them over the edge… Nah I hope they are lurking, so if YEEZ ur GIRFUY
Hail Hail
D. :)
Oh dear. I guess Wallace will be making his own breakfast today…..
Morning all
I have not been on in a while and indeed have rarely lurked- nice to see Delaney’s Dunky back though. I did say I would be back if and when we clinched the league but I am off work today and even a pessimist like me cannot see us blowing it – though I suspect that like Man City we will possibly win it off camera as all three games involving top 6 sides this weekend look likely draws
I obviously enjoyed the game on Sunday. We rarely needed to go into even second gear and other than the first 4 minutes after our third goal when we seemed to be in ‘neutral’ it was as easy a win as I ever seen us have at Hampden. Against anybody.
I still have misgivings about our defence- Tierney excepted- but our midfield and forward line is good. We will do well to hold Dembele and in a year’s time Ntcham may come into the same category. I have not always liked Olivier and still think he lacks consistency but for the last 80 minutes on Sunday he looked our most complete midfield player since a chap called Paul McStay was at his peak 26- 30 years ago
We have a few issues this summer regarding players such as Rogic, Armstrong Dembele and the loanees Roberts, Musonda and Edouard. We need better defenders than we have to play in Europe – right back is a pressing issue- but from where I am sitting things look pretty bright. Even if our form has been less attractive than a year ago the end result is likely to be the same.
As for the other lot , if they continue to be run by the crooks, charlatans and clowns who are currently mismanaging them then they will become even more of an irrelevance than they are now. I know people refer to it as ‘Espanolification’ but at the moment the process seems to be nearing them becoming, permanently, the West of Scotland Hearts.
Mon the Hoops.
Jimbo67
BSR
Can we add gate and Europa League money to that?
E40million?
Phil
Good shout
TTT
LOL, – They are an open book training ground bust ups, dressing room busts, at every normal club
in the world.
Sevco have the new world record for sacking their ‘top earners’ and legends.
legends? = legneds
iPhone CSC
Kenny Miller,not for the first time,after a Sevco v Celtic,game he along with his wife,have been in bother,in fact the pair of them, should have been locked up,last year,after a scuffle in a. Restaurant in Bothwell,but surprise surprise,along comes a mystery pal, saying it was him that caused the fracas,so they don’t get charged,by the Police,we are the people,so they they say,no like a lot of people,money talks,some mob that’s played for them over the years, remember McGregor there Goalie back in the day, tried to blame Celtic Supporters,for attacking him and his girlfriend,turns out it was him that commited the Assualt,absaloutshocking but everyone else is to blame,bar them.
JIMBO67
Pretty sure CM’s loan is all of next season..
Would like to see Eddie signed tho’
HH
As regular readers will know I am not one to repeat myself but after reading the tragic sentence (reproduced below) on Rangers Media I am moved to ask again..Have they not suffered enough
Here we go
Still got a sick hollow feeling in my guts, yesterday I thought it was just the hangover, but no it’s being a Rangers fan these days that does it to you.
Sad isnt it….)))))
Starry Plough
Sure you are right – wondering whether it will pan out as planned though. Eddie- I quite like him and would possibly have brought him on instead of Sinky on Sunday. Would certainly want him for another year.
Jimbo67
JIMBO67
Brendan was explain it recently..
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has told The Daily Record that he expects Charly Musonda to make an impact for the club next season.
The former Liverpool and Swansea City boss has also suggested that there is no immediate pressure on the Chelsea-owned youngster to succeed at Celtic.
The 21-year-old, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger and earns £520,000 per year as salary according to Spotrac.com, joined the Hoops on an 18-month loan deal from Premier League giants Chelsea in the January transfer window.
Charly Musonda of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on October 14, 2017 in London, England.
Rodgers told The Daily Record about Musonda: “It’s a different type of loan for Charly compared to when he went to Spain and had to succeed straight away.
“Here he has 18 months to settle in, find the way of working and realising the pressures of a big club.”
“He’ll make some appearances from when he arrived in January to the end of this season,” added Rodgers. ”Then I think next season will be a big one for him to make his mark.”
HH
Watch the latest from iBrokes Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace suspended over dressing room.
SKY TV
Starry Plough
I wonder if that is how it will pan out- rumours I have heard suggest not. Rumours only so don’t shoot the messenger!
I wonder too what the future holds , Celtic-wise, for Eboue Kouassi. I quite like what I have seen and he is young but I did think he would be further on than he is
Jimbo67
BMCUW
Great read in your link earlier. I remember my first night ever at the dancin’ in Clydebank when I was 15. At the end of the night I was leaving with a lovely wee lumber from Whitecrook. As we walked out of the club Oasis, I heard a shout of, Yoker Toi, followed by Scotstoun Fleet followed by Clydebank Bundy. There then started a 3 way battle wi knives and swords between, mad older men fae Yoker, Scotstoun and Clydebank. Absolute no holds barred carnage. That was the night that I decided that I would rather make love than make war. Life changer for me. Crazy times.
JIMBO67
You’re closer to the action than me of course.
EK a complete mystery but didn’t he arrive with malaria or something:))
Looks a player..
Exciting times for Timdom to see these mysteries resolved over the summer.
Celtic Noir!
CRC,
Candle lit for wee Shay at Mass this morning.
Jimbo
Good to see you back posting. Thanks for your kind message. I am unsure if Kouassi will make it for Celtic. Would take a punt on John McGinn for his role, the Broony successor.
HH
JIMBO67
Great to see you posting.
For the Schadenfreude enthusiasts and those awaiting Paul’s next leader. Here is the Rangers Media Min By Min thread from Sunday.
Warning – a hefty swear count…
http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/topic/314981-official-rangers-v-taigs-thread/?page=37
https://twitter.com/1967_dxnn/status/985829695173382144
the noise of our 4th hitting the inside of the net is a thing of beauty,the fighting going on in the background as our players run back is maybe a pointer of things to come for them :-)
HH
Davido
“Thank god nobody outside scotland is watching. This is an embarrassment to the reputation of the club.”
BBBBBWWWWWWHHHHAAAAAAAA CSC
bournesouprecipe
My favourite bit is where they say they are switching it off…then seem to keep on watching. Why do they do it to themselves?
As WITS might have asked once (I think it was just the once), have they not suffered enough???
Gary72
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I think we could still win this.
Ho Ho Ho got to be a Tim.))
I’ve just hit the bit where they realise it was Celtic fans singing Andy Halliday…
Delicious.
Confirmed Timposter
Gary72
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Posted Sunday at 15:16
Keep the heads up chaps. One goal and its game on.
new article posted.
Afternoon Celts!
Looking for a space on a supporters bus or a lift from the Balloch/Luss area for the game against Der Hun on Sunday 29th April…
Will be staying the Sat night in the area due to a wedding therefore only require a lift to the game if possible!
Hail Hail!