I know a few who were indifferent about winning the league at Easter Road on Sunday with the prospect of winning it against Newco this weekend, but it is not how Brendan Rodgers views things.
It doesn’t matter how you regard Newco in a historical context, these games bring an inherent pressure for Celtic to win (and Newco to at least lose while competing) that it would suit the manager to have already won the league before crossing swords with Graeme Murty for the third time in seven weeks.
We should also remember, this is not a Harlem Globetrotters game, where an exhibition of slick entertainment will take place with the result predetermined. We hurt Newco’s players. They have been professionally embarrassed in a very public manner, something which could inhibit their career opportunities – and let’s be clear, many of them will want to move on from Murray Park this summer.
We have to anticipate that they will play better at Celtic Park than they did at Hampden. At the very least, someone inside the away dressing room is likely to say “Lads, can you keep an eye on the big Australian guy?” They have learned several of our stock plays in recent weeks and they have learned what does not work against them. This fact alone will make them better prepared. Napoleon warned his generals not to fight the same opponent too many times, as they will learn all you moves. He had a point.
Scott Brown quite rightly called the prospect of winning the league on Sunday the “sweetest” way, but this is not what you want to hear from players prior to a game. As the captain himself noted after our Scottish Cup semi-final win, do you talking on the park. Opponents use words like this to create a common purpose, especially when they are struggling to find any commonality naturally.
Raffle to play in an 11-a-side game at Celtic Park
An incredible opportunity to play on the hallowed turf at Celtic Park around the end of the current season 2017-18, in Club sponsor Intelligent Car Leasing’s match.
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Both squads will be managed by a former Celtic player. Date TBC; please note it may be a weekday. All monies raised will be donated to Celtic FC Foundation, a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (number SC024648).
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The opportunity to play on Celtic Park is just beyond words. I did it a few years ago, the memories will live forever, as will the photographs. The experience of preparing in the dressing room, as so many greats have done before, was fabulous.
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The SPFL rules on ticket allocation are:
27 The Home club must make provision for the admission of such reasonable number of visiting supporters at every home League Match and Play-Off Match as may be agreed in advance with the Visiting Club and, in the event of their being unable to agree such number not later than 14 days prior to the date of the League Match or Play-Off Match in question, the number of visiting supporters allowed shall be determined by the Board whose decision shall be final and binding.
I28 A section of the ground must be reserved for supporters of the Visiting Club and any tickets for League Matches and Play-Off Matches must be distributed on that basis. Details of these arrangements should be publicised by the Clubs concerned in advance.
So no minimum number.
KTF
Think tams fav goalie is out, more’s the pity.
H.H
Just checked.
Spfl has no rules on away allocations.
SFA does for cup games.
Vfr. Zooms in.
St STIVS you’re too slow.
KTF
Some great choons on yesterday, enjoyed them all. Here’s a wee one for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePPHj5Ujo0Q
Have a great Celtic day.
KINGLubO
Morning all
Good news, spoke to Mick this morning and he’s starting to sound a bit like his old self again. What a difference 24 hours makes. Thank god. ??
Here’s Buddy. Is he good or what
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_4UmAY852I
KINGLuBO
Cheers Weefra thats good news…..
The biggest threat to us on Sunday will be the mib Thompshun!
HH!!
Good to see you are well too weefra
BT
Yes still in a lot of pain but shpuld start easing soon. Cheers S. BTW how’s the ghirls?
shpuld………ffs= should. Lol.
I see the papers are calling for Jason Holt to be “unleashed” to stop Scott Brown:))
Oh ma aching sides:)))
Whit’s Jason Holt daein’ Tom Whit’s he daein Tom:))
ROFL…
All good Fra
Thanks for asking
starry plough on 25th April 2018 11:53 am
I see the papers are calling for Jason Holt to be “unleashed” to stop Scott Brown:))
Is that the same Jason Holt who’s first contribution when he came on at Hampden was to lose possession to Cal Mac then bring down Paddy for the second penalty?
Ok so the SPFL has no specific rule on away ticket allocation but is subject to agreement between the two clubs so effectively our hands are tied. Also, if no agreement, the SPFL Board can impose an allocation on the club so it would not be possible to treat them as a team 12 club as tempting as it is to do that.
KINGLUBO
Saw Buddy Guy and Junior Wells in Glasgow,cant remember the venue,I think it might be an Indian restaurant now at the Finnieston end of St Vincent Street.
White man blues from the hill billy Shakespeare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yCQraOX4Bw&list=RD-yCQraOX4Bw
BT I’m not down until Sat afternoon – remember the game i on Sunday!! Do’nt you mean in the BV on Saturday afternnon? H H Hebcelt
Morning bhoys,
Up way too early here. Wee Fionnuala doesn’t do a good night’s sleep I’ve found out but at least you’re all here when this happens eh.
Hope our two Q’ners make a swift and speedy recovery. Hurry back .
Here’s some pics from yesterday’s ramble,,was a beautiful day indeed.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVMxNOKy9t-mwCWxSK4f5KovV4uXvDXRLNkc1fc1dc0/edit?usp=drivesdk
Hail Hail
new article posted.
Hebcelt
Oldtim hasn’t been over the door since 17th March so cabin fever has set in
So Friday it is.
No worries, catch up soon
WeefratheTim on 25th April 2018 11:30 am
Good news and hope you too are feeling better xx
HH