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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Gordy
£2million for the three of them, I would think.
Delaneys,
you are far nearer the mark than that deluded lot,
they might get £4million if they were lucky
BP
Thanks pal. Hope your two weans are behaving tonight.
Has Ancelotti refused to rule himself out of the Sevco job yet?
Sing-a-long time. :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM–PBv4j3w
John Hughes was my favourite player when I was at Strathclyde Uni 1968-72.
Jock Stein said that John was unfortunate in being picked on by elements of the support at the early part of his career (sound familiar?). He said that because Yogi was a big lad the critics on the terraces didn’t realise he was a youngster. Jock was being charitable to the supporters, I think.
What I do know is that in my youth I saw two individual performances by Celtic players that won crucial games almost single-handed – jinky against Red Star and Yogi in the 1966 ne’er day match (both 5-1).
Gordy
Any more than £500,000 for Goalie and Son of Dean, and £1m for the misfiring Colombian would mean that the buyer was getting heavily ripped off.
North Cypress Bhoy I had just managed to get that tune out of my head and then you go and post that….. Brilliant
I am sure I have an old Celtic cd in the car with that on it, it’s going on in the morning.
D. :)
DD, I had an Auntie & uncle from there, I think it was Hardgate but not sure. Harry and Margaret Lawless. They moved to South Africa. Harry was a butcher. Know them?
MIT,
Where do I sign up, and will you give the contract the ‘once over’ – pro bono of course, or can I make you an offer you can’t refuse ? :-)))
Aye, I’ll be singing it in my sleep tonight. Good job that The Boss is in Baku just now! :-)
GTTF
Looks like Stevie Clarke is the man that the huns think could be their great white hope.
Hope he is wise enough to not touch wi a bargepole.
Bateen ….
did you read my post to GFTB earlier … do you really want to be on the ‘bad’ list?!
:)
JTT
Sorry I don’t, but I am not a Bankie.
I emigrated here from Knightswood.
Gordybhoy may know them though.
DD…
did SC not once say that he wouldnt take the Celtic job because of the crap he would get? If so, imagine how much more he would get being (i) a pape, and (ii) being a pape, if they do badly…
And if DMcI ran away after looking at their books, I cant imagine SC would be took quick to jump at the job…
I would think that either he will hang on at Kille for another season or two, hope that he does a great job and be offered the Celtic gig when BR leaves, or, more likely, look for a job down south (isn’t his family still south, anyways?)
JTT,
sorry i canny help out there either,
i did go to school with a bhoy that went to South Africa,
their name was Mullen,stayed in Duntocher
sportscene – very good analysis by stewart at 2.20 onwards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16OBSgYSJ8s
North Cyprus Bhoy
That should be Rod Stewart’s next recording.
Bye Bye remix 2018 version. ??
MIT,
I’m on so many bad lists at the moment, one more will make little difference ;-)
One more time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q02FAbSXBhg
Delaneys,
wee tune for you mucker
https://youtu.be/0uNLw3pXlVM
Gordy
There was a crook fae Castlemilk who emigrated to South Africa.
Wonder what happened to him?
Gordy
Best track on The Second Coming album. Magic thanks.
Well played Celts. Had a great day and kept myself right for every nhs monitor this morning.
Not comfortable here any more. Bizarre blog articles last week, random emails from celticstar, stupid posts from celtic enemies.
7IAR!, still five to go
DD, Gordy, OK. Had a few stories about them but it’s not important now. One thing I will say, on a visit once, they took us to the Antonine Wall.
Bsr
Random Arabic bit was , well unusual!
JIMTHETIM53 on 16TH APRIL 2018 10:26 PM
DD, I had an Auntie & uncle from there, I think it was Hardgate but not sure. Harry and Margaret Lawless. They moved to South Africa. Harry was a butcher. Know them?
*there was a lad called John Lawkess that came tae St Mary’s Alexandria fae St Mary’s Duntocher in the late 50s, have no idea what happened to him.
You can only choose:
➖ One Lisbon Lion
➖ One current player
Brendan Rodgers reveals his #UltimateCelticXI – who would be in yours? ?
should have read John Lawless
Oops. Linky no worky . Doh .
MiT
Think Clarke is too clever to go anywhere near the manager job at doomdome.
One of the Deluded suggested Mick McCarthy…now that would be funny:)))
So the challenge to the blog from here; don’t press post before you’ve completed your thought in three sentences.
Oh-oh, this is only my second sentence.
Good Evening CQN
Please keep Shay and his family in your thoughts and prayers as our little warrior gave his Mum and Dad a fright today having a big seizure. Another night in HDU in sick kids for wee Shay! He is settled now after a long tiring day.
HH
CRC
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SP
Dream team of Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane for doomdome surely. :)
Apparently this is Murray Park tonight.
Banners festooned on gates, gates padlocked by irate bears.
http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/topic/315183-we-deserve-better/
Italibhoy any idea what it says on the banners??
D. :)