The wings and news walking along London Road

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Early on it all looked so easy.  Kyogo had an excellent chance saved by McCracken in the Dundee goal, then our usually prolific striker shot wide from 12 yards with the goal gaping.  Dundee settled after that, although their earlier attempt, which forced a save from Kasper Schmeichel, was their only chance of the game.

Most of the grumblings around me focussed on the wings, where Luis Palma and Yang were given rare and even rarer time on the field respectively.  Palma was supported by the returning Greg Taylor, while Anthony Ralston was on the right with Yang.

Most of Celtic’s play went down the left, even Ralston’s most adventurous passing found Palma.  Yang was an isolated bit part to the occasion, so of course he would not be productive.

Brendan Rodgers likes to make changes soon after the hour but last night he moved after 55 minutes.  Alistair Johnston, Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate came on for Ralston, Paulo Bernardo and Yang.  Within 5 minutes the contest was over.

At Motherwell on Sunday, Johnston scored with a well-timed run to the back post, last night, it was an equally well-timed run to the front post, were he scored from the narrowest of possible angles to the relief of the crowd.

Seven minutes later, Arne Engels carried the ball 60 yards before slipping it to Kyogo, who was tripped inside the box.  Engels rolled the resultant penalty into the net to conclude the scoring.  Many in the North Stand expected the penalty award to be overturned for an adjacent incident – but that will remain between us.

The walk along London Road was punctuated by news from Pittodrie that our nearest rivals had beaten the bookies second favourites for the title.  No one on the packed street was conflicted. – Aberdeen do not have what it takes to win the league.  A cup is another matter.

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  1. BADA BING

     

    AJ needs to be offered a better deal than is on the table,would say the same for Taylor, good full backs are hard to find,and expensive

     

    Could you post details of both contract offers on CQN?

     

     

    Thanks in advance.

  2. Good morning

     

     

    Just a wee reminder that Frank(formerly VFR) is organising a dinner dance in aid of the St Margaret’s adoption society in the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park on Friday 22nd November.

     

     

    A great chance for us to get together and help a great cause

     

     

    Annual Dinner Dance

     

    Friday 22nd November 2024

     

    #we’rehavingaball

     

     

     

    St Margaret’s has organised a fundraising dinner dance in the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park on Friday, November 22 at 7:00PM complimentary drink at 7:00 for seating at 7:30pm. Although it is not a black-tie event, it is smart dress.

     

     

    Entertainment:

     

    Live music provided by The Lego Men

     

    MC/Guest Speaker: Peter Martin: Presenter, reporter, commentator, writer, producer and host of the The Football Show on PLZ Soccer

     

     

    As it is a charity fundraiser, there will be a raffle and auction on the night.

     

     

    Tickets are £50 per head and a table of 10 can be reserved for £500. For tickets or further information, please contact us:

     

    Telephone: 0141 332 8371

     

    Mobile: 07368 649579

     

    E-mail: info@stmargaretsadoption.org.uk

     

     

    #we’rehavingaball

     

    If you are interested in donating a raffle prize or auction item or would like to sponsor the event in any way, please contact us on 07368 649579 or e-mail frank@stmargaretsadoption.org.uk

     

     

    Here is the detail of the evening:

     

     

    7:00 – Drinks Reception

     

    7:30 – Seating in Kerrydale Suite

     

    7:45 – Welcome from Jacky Sheeran

     

    7:55 – Grace by Canon Tom White

     

    8:00 – Meal served

     

    9:30 – Peter Martin chat

     

    9:45: Peter – Play your cards right game

     

    10:00 – Music by Lego Men

     

    10:45 – Peter conducts auction & raffle

     

    11:15 – Music by Lego Men

     

    11:45 – last orders and band finish

     

    12:00 – guests leave

     

     

    Hail Hail

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