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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David66
We deserve butter, not marge! ?
Oh it says we deserve better..
For 6 year old club with 55 titles I wid have thought they wid be happy.
D :))))))))
Or 54 whatever the lie is
D. :)
CRC . Hope Shay gets well soon. The work you’ve put in for the family has been outstanding pal . I completely fecked my back on Thursday. Busy social & sporting weekend ruined. Passed on my ticket. Couldn’t put my socks on , on Sunday morning or tie my shoe laces . New born grandchild visiting the house with her mum , so told to go to watch game in (Tim) boozer. The latest cure for acute back pain is watching a hunskelping . ;-)))) WorkedformeCSC
DD cheers they are feckin cretins.
D. :)
We are Diddies & Bitter
David66
That Milngavie hun mob are pure mental. :))
Tontine Tim, Harry & Margaret got married in 1960 I think. John might have been his brother. Because Harry’s family were so far away we never got to know them. Margaret is/was my father’s sister. Thanks for replying.
So if rumours are true then Murthinio has been relieved of command.
How many managers in 6 years?
Fat Sally
McDowall
McCall
The breadman
Perry the caravan
Murthinio
A n other
Have I missed anyone out???
D. :)
Ffs this iPad Pedro
D. :)
It’s a lockout in Sevconian
https://twitter.com/jamieprfc/status/986000577711702018?s=21
MWD
Angel Gabriel
Sounds like a miracle cure!
Hope you’re better soon? I know your back pain well.
HH
CRC
DELANEYS DUNKY
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According to reports, Sevco are all set to sack Kenny Miller and suspend Lee Wallace over the tunnel rumpus with Murty.
Kenny will not be best pleased.
FF saying Misser sacked and the Grass played his last game after a confrontation post match yesterday
Oh dear!
Dearie me a state that mobs in ????
Dearie me what a state that mobs in ????
All together now…
Have they not suffered enough:)))))
HoHoHo CSC
Won’t believe rumours of Miller’s sacking until after Laura has tweeted her thoughts ;-)
Rangers set to sack Kenny Miller and suspend Lee Wallace after Hampden bust-up with Graeme Murty following 4-0 loss to celtic
SunSport can reveal that Miller’s Ibrox career is OVER following a major changing-room rammy while skipper Wallace also seems certain to have played his last game for the club
Rangers will today sack Kenny Miller and suspend skipper Lee Wallace after a furious Hampden bust-up with gaffer Graeme Murty on Sunday.
SunSport can reveal that Miller’s Ibrox career is OVER following a major changing-room rammy with the Gers boss after the 4-0 Old Firm defeat.
Kenny Miller will be sacked by Rangers today
The 38-year-old former Scotland striker’s contract runs out at the end of the season but he’ll have his deal paid up in full and then be immediately shown the door.
Captain Wallace, 30, also seems certain to have played his last game for the club.
The experienced left-back has been out of the side with an injury since September and wasn’t stripped for the Scottish Cup semi-final clash.
But he joined his team-mates after the final whistle and stands accused of showing Murty a lack of respect with an angry outburst.
Gers skipper Wallace will be suspended by the club
Wallace still has another year remaining on his contract — and club chiefs are planning to suspend him pending an internal investigation into what happened.
A high-ranking Gers source told SunSport: “The Ibrox hierarchy are raging with the behaviour of the club’s most senior player and club captain after Sunday’s defeat.
“The powers-that-be believe the manager has been undermined and have decided to take action.
“They don’t think what happened in the dressing room is acceptable.”
Suited Wallace is believed to have vented his anger towards Murty for the team’s poor performance against Celts.
Then Miller — an unused sub in the game — had his say. The Gers boss refused to accept their criticism.
In his after-match press conference the under-pressure boss admitted: “There was emotion, anger, disappointment — all the things you’d expect after a game like that.”
Now though it’s emerged Murty has held talks with Gers directors and decided he wants Miller and Wallace OUT of his squad.
Both have been model professionals throughout their careers but the club feel they must back their manager.
It’s the first sign of a new hardline approach since chairman Dave King appointed Douglas Park as his right-hand man.
But crucially it’s Murty who is believed to have demanded action be taken against the outspoken duo.
The Gers source added: “This is a strong message the manager is sending out. He feels these players have questioned his authority previously and has taken the view that there can be no dissent or negativity within the club’s own ranks.
“There is a job that still needs to be done with five games remaining of the season and the manager feels he needs to send out a message that he’s the man in charge — and no one else.
“The players need to back him but more importantly repay the faith of the supporters.”
Kenny Misser sacked and the grass suspended apparently for mouthing off at Murty is the rumour….
The source of the leak to the press….
Lee the grass Wallace
D. :))
2 of the highest paid players at ipox shown the marble staircase route out eh……
Anyone would think they were using the humiliation on Sunday to cut the wage bill…..
I wonder if missers mrs will have to sign a keep yir trap shut clause as well……
H.H
Watch for dark money that dizny need regulated, appearing at the ibrokes.
Anywye,……
In the next five years……
Ireland will be united
No version of Rangers will exist
Celtic will be playing in a stadium where, the bottom tier of the stadium will be standing room only, the admission price will be £5, the top tier will be all seated, admission price £10.
Within the next five years after that, Scottish football will fold, what that means for Celtic ? who knows ?
Maybe the SFA will try to fold Scottish football, before 10 in a row ?
Ah Know a Ghuy – CSC
…….oot.
Morning All.
As 50 shades has pointed out two of the highest earners at Aye Brokes seem to be on the way out.
The writing is on the wall over there.
In just 5 games time they will have no manager and very few players on the books who they will want to start next season.
There are a whole host of inevitable business and administrative problems looming.
There may be trouble ahead as the old song says.
BRT&H
But sadly there will always be a second coming, third or fourth coming no matter the crap that goes down over there. And I believe from change to SPFL rules after liquiditation and the decision now in the hands of SPFL board the third or fourth coming will be forever granted a stay in the Premiership.
MWD they’ll be pish but I’d still prefer them gone no matter the fun times we are seeing right now.
Speaking about the 2011 Champions League final at Wembley – when Barca beat Manchester United 3-1 – Javier Mascherano “While he was talking it wasn’t as if he was referring to a game that we were about to take part in, it was as if we were actually playing it right there.
“He was up and down, side to side in front of the board, gesticulating – and if you shut your eyes you were out there in the middle of the action.
“Everything that he said would happen, happened as he said it would. During the match I was thinking, ‘I’ve seen this already, I’ve already heard all about it – because Pep has already told me about it’.”
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Vaguely remember seeing one or two of Lions in interviews saying the exact same thing about big Jock- a pioneer of the beautiful game in it’s purest form.
Good morning friends. Rather windy out there this morning. Anyway –
4 more sleeps until our first chance to win the league for the 7th (SEVENTH) time in a row.
12 more sleeps till Rangers* applaud us on to the park as Champions (or alternatively try to stop us becoming Champions!).
26 more sleeps till we unfurl the flag against Aberdeen.
32 more sleeps till we try to complete the Double Treble.
We live in special times!
Morning, KEVJ my good friend was over in Blantyre sat to see some old friends, and met ped your BIL, had a pint with him he gave you a phn but you were unavailable, take care my Celtic brother, the wee man thinks the world of you and Patricia, big PACKY sorry to read about your sons last night KTF big guy
First ever sighting of the orange grass squirrel
Was speaking to a hun i know about the game and he said if Morelos had scored that header we would have beaten you.
I replied but the goalie is there for that reason and if Foderingham has saved from Rogic and McG it would have been 0-0 at halftime maybe though i think we would have stepped it up and scored anyway.
He then went on about 7 in a row not counting as huns were not in league until last two seasons.
I said i know but thanks for making it easier in the two seasons since you joined as you have made our points haul higher.
He walked off mumbling with the Arnie refrain of We ‘ll be back.
I couldn’t help saying but you never left the dark ages.
They really are not handling the fact that their superiority was a myth built on criminality.
Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace to be suspended by #Rangers pending investigation into bust up with manager Graeme Murty after defeat to #Celtic on Sunday. Unlikely they’ll play for club again.
https://twitter.com/bbcchrismclaug/status/986132663147945984?s=21
CRC: Please pass on my best wishes to Wee Shay and his family. Hope today is a better day for them.
Miller will be paid in full and then sacked. That part made me laugh.
Word of The Day
Habilitate /həˈbɪlɪˌteɪt/
verb
1. to equip and finance
2. to qualify for office
3. to clothe
4. to make fit.
Derived Forms
habilitation, noun
habilitator, noun
Word Origin
C17: from Medieval Latin habilitāre to make fit, from Latin habilitās aptness, readiness; see ability
KTF
Gest of luck to Shay and his family as they face one of the many trials they have had to pass in his young life!
CRC, please give Shayne and his family our best wishes. HH
Shay…