The Newcastle United takeover is a depressing manifestation on many fronts but with some money behind them, ever-mediocre Steve Bruce’s time in charge may be coming to an end. Bookmakers have installed one-win-in-nine-trophies expert, Steven Gerrard as their favourite. I sincerely hope he remains in Glasgow.
When Brendan Rodgers left for Crisptown, Celtic received £9m in compensation, a fee that bridged some of the gap between Europa and Champions League money that season. I expect Newco would receive the same for losing Gerrard.
Gerrard was perhaps saved from the sack when the league programme was curtailed in 2020 with boos from the Ibrox support as his team left the field to another defeat. Since then, he, along with Callum Davidson at St Johnstone, have profited from Celtic’s collapse, although Davidson helped himself to twice as many trophies. Faced with a functional and appropriately prepared Celtic, his teams have unerringly collapsed.
I see some speculation about Newco’s accounts this week (not far off my expectations). When they are eventually released, few will argue they need a compensation figure in the region of £9m more than any player or coach at the club. Gerrard is managerial bait. Let’s hope Newcastle go for our old pal, Eddie Howe, currently third favourite. They seem so well matched.
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Zahavi header just saved by Gordon. Scots vulnerable to fast break.
Dykes unlucky with header.
Dykes not unlucky with header…that’s an atrocious sitter
Israelis put on another striker. Going for it.
2-2 and shortie commentator nearly becomes the first guy tae have a wean.
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Christie on for Adams. Ballboys retreating to Row Z.
Patterson’s passing way off.
Many Scots players like Subbuteo men, not moving into space and helping team mate with the ball.
Our free kicks are atrocious.
Celtic B 1 Gretna B 0
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Bitton getting away with jumping on Scots’ backs. Corners too close to keeper or overhit.
When the Israelis attack, they advance with 7-8 players, and look threatening.
Israeli defender down with cramp. Time wasting.
We need some subs. This is not working.
He had a go at Christie and then collapsed in a heap. Not the first Israeli to try and con the ref.
Bitton finally booked.
Gilmour booked.
Clarke and Carver have obviously no idea what to do next. Should have had Swalex in the dugout.
Corner Scotland. Surely we can get a wee bit of joy? Stramash then another corner.
McGinn can’t take a corner to save his life.
Patterson booked.
4 minutes to go. Dire stuff.
McGinn misses a sitter.
Wouldn’t bet on this lot winning in the Faroes.
6 minutes extra time.
Israelis looking comfortable. Clarke was lucky getting his contract renewed.
Corner, 3 minutes to go.
3-2 Scotland.
Goal!
Unbelievable! Can we hold on?
Is it aye?
Decent corner for once from McGinn. Now manage the game, Scotland.
Gilmour off for Cooper.
One minute to not do anything daft.
Final whistle. 3 points, we made it hard for ourselves. But we’ll take it.
Swalex grinning all over his chops.
Great second half……….well done Scotland.
I was critical in the first half so – fair play – great second half – well done
Patterson is still crap😀