Talk of trebles can disappear over the space of 90 minutes, and Ronny Deila will be forced to learn new patter if his team cannot regain the edge which was lost on Wednesday night at Celtic Park. The challenge will be all the greater for the absence of cup-tied Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven, with others, including Kris Commons and Emilio Izaguirre.
Dundee United have fallen apart in the last few weeks, the departure of Armstrong and Mack-Steven has probably had something to do with this, which means they will be hurting. Make no mistake, Celtic harmed their season by signing their best two players five weeks ago. United will have an edge to them.
Just loving the celebrations that one of the world’s richest 400 people no longer controls a Scottish football club. He still controls pretty much all profitable revenue streams, and holds security over assets, but he’ll no longer be asked to provide loan players, or loan cash. They have swapped an ‘off the radar’ wealthy man for a glib and shameless liar.
Ashley repulsed many. He was the archetypal fox let into the Ibrox hen house. The juxtaposition of Celtic announcing a £29m shirt deal with New Balance, rights Ashley bartered for £1 at Ibrox, gives you an idea of how impaired newco are. But allowing him to walk off with all those revenue streams, without the responsibility of running football operations, which will always lose money, is inexplicable.
I know people in the game who were concerned about having an opponent with the resources of Ashley. That blocking SFA decision was crucial. I don’t know anyone concerned about King, in fact, there is quiet delight at how things transpired.
Farewell Big Mike, thanks for all your work.
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ron67
14:52 on 8 March, 2015
Subs predictions for later today JF,AS & LG
Hopefully after the 3 of them have scored
Enjoy the game fellow Celtic fans, take care & Hail Hail
A wee bit surprised at the team but I can understand why Stokes is playing as he’s a good scoring record against UTD.
A big game for wee James.
He must show more than his recent cameos.
Efe at RB always a bit of a worry but one thing you can guarantee from the big mhan is effort
D UTD 1 Celtic 3
( Ambrose, Griff, Stokes)
HH
Time for a wee somersault Efe.
Stokes and forrest in the last chance saloon with their celtic careers imo.
Another poor performance and there will be no way back.
Amazing how we already look at the absence of our latest signings, SA and GMS, as a huge loss to the team in only a few weeks here.
Still mystified by the Scepovic situation. Is he the next Boerrigter ??
Burghbhoy
On my way up to the club.
How did the do in the hall go?
Teuchter
Great minds think alike bro, see my post and list of scorers made at same time as yours .
HH bro
Sub predictions hopefully because they have run their socks off and put in a superb performance.
Afternoon,
Interesting team selection and one hopefully good enough to see off united.
There are interesting, and as yet unspoken, points and conclusions to be highlighted from Auldheid’s expose on TSFM but that is for later.
In the interim, Andy Murray is showing what a tough mental nut he is to crack and that his level of tennis is just awesome.
He has battled John Isner when the American has brought out his biggest weapons to take the 1st set on a tie break over an hour.
The second set he just bossed and controlled sufficiently to win it and get nearer the line.
His opponent is dispirited and for all of his talent just doesn’t have the mental grit to deal with Murray.
There is a lesson there — be a tough Ba***rd and tough it out – the rewards will come.
Teuchter.
Went well bro.
Slight technical hitch at the beginning delayed the film but gave us the opportunity to do what we do best….. Bevvy!!
Say hello to the Bhoys in the club
3-1 to the hoops ..
Heids burstin ..
Pub time to try and make maself feel human again..
Mon the superier team, fae the big Yes city!
Cup game. One off. Not on our turf. Confidence-sapping defeat Wednesday. Anyone’s game. Can’t wait. It’s all about the attack! Come on Jamesie and Anto. COYBIG!
Burghbhoy
Or fools seldom differ ?
embramike
RD is on record ‘that Scepovic willl have to improve’ hence development games
Coupled with the one main striker format it’s not a mystery he’s behind Guidetti and Griffiths.
Yes, he could be another £2m Bangura – we’ll see.
New blog bhoys.
Burghbhoy
We’re here….and will do….talk later.
HH
Embramike
Scepovic situation is intriguing …on the occasions he has played ..whilst not the best ..was far from the worst
Kris Commons wearing Minty Moonbeams shirt.
2 reds. VVD and a DU player.
Handbags. Shocking decision
Wrong DU player sent off
Why is Stokes constantly allowed to take free kicks and corners? He never gets it beyond the first defender. Been doing it all season but he always takes them. A waste of a jersey. Get out of Celtic Tony.