Sunday was a huge test of Celtic’s apparent return to form. Aberdeen had the luxury of training and preparing for their semi-final, while Celtic travelled to France to play on-form Lille; an exhausting occasion.
Apart from a couple of ominous looking early cross balls, the game was completely controlled by the holders, as they secured yet another domestic cup win: 35 without reply. 100 years from now fans will look back on this period in their record books and wonder at the incessant adulation the Celtic players and manager must surely have received……
Ryan Christie comes in for his fair share of criticism for shooting from distances that beggar belief. When offered inviting space 26 yards from goal he was always going to have a pop; it evaded the despairing lunge of Joe Lewis and found the top right corner of the ‘keeper’s net. It was a symmetrical strike to Mohamed Elyounoussi’s first in Lille.
By this stage, Odsonne Edouard, on his first start since recovering from Covid, passed up a double chance and, as manager Derek McInnes would later observe, the Aberdeen defence were “spooked” by his presence. Tom Rogic crafted the second and final goal of the game when he crossed from an unlikely angle, pitching the ball over Lewis to drop at the far post, where Elyounoussi committed to the cause, and the post*, to score.
There were many tired legs and minds in green and white in the second half but Neil Lennon chose to defend what he had. Aberdeen were given plenty of the ball but were unable to trouble Scott Bain. I was happy to see us play like this, there will be many occasions this season when we will need to shut up shop.
Hearts will attempt to be the first team to win the Scottish Cup in the ‘season’ they were relegated. It will be an historic final either way, as Celtic can become the first club to win four consecutive Scottish Cups, moving clear of the record they share with Aberdeen, Rangers and Queen’s Park.
We have become accustomed to setting records. The Invincible Treble was delicious and the first back-to-back treble historically special in its own right. That it was more of the same, did not make the last Scottish Cup final, also against Hearts, any less tense or celebrated. It is as though each additional achievement makes the next trophy all the more important, to Celtic and to everyone else.
Well done, Celtic.
*the post is receiving therapy.
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BIG JIMMY on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 9:03 AM
I was referring the the B Side of “The Celtic Song”
Speaking of Hats and Scarf salesmen…
For a few months ( back in the early 80’s) I had a next door neighbour who used to load up his car with black bin bags full of Celtic Hats and scarves and head off to Celtic Park from our street in North Belfast.
His non official merchandise focussed on ‘the struggle’, he told me that his Belfast accent was an asset. The following week he was loading up his car again…. I asked if he also sold his wares at our away games?
He opened one of the bags to reveal the contents…… it was full of scarves ,all Red White and Royal, Loyal Blue.
“I’m off to Ibrox”
His Belfast accent was probably just as big an asset at the Death Star.😀
( Don’t mix up your bags pal)
The Onlooker
McPhail Bhoy 9.00
What do you think of his “ Secret Service Code Name “
CELTIC fact
FRANKTERRY on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 9:33 AM
BIG JIMMY on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 9:25 AM
Rocky being a cat is the biggest twist since The Usual Suspects :-)
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Good one FrankieBhoy…I agree LOL.
HH.
JVR
Thanks for your reply re Gordon
I first met him in the late 70s and we had a shared interest in Arsenal, he used to source me some of their badges and patches. Nice guy. Like me he’ll be getting on now.
JVR / THE ONLOOKER
There was a guy (bluenose) called Doig from our area, maybe Cleland, who made the AITKEN EATS HUNS and their hun equivalent badges back then.
There’s another vendor from the 80s I still (used to) see at the away games, follows the Bhoys everywhere, still wears a tammy (from his leftover stock I’d imagine).
WG, ML2
WG
WG
THE ONLOOKER on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 9:58 AM
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I know of a Guy in his 60’s in Glesga who does exact same thing, and is ALWAYS selling Crap at the Orange Walks etc, and doing that same at Celtic Park and Ipox/Hamdump etc to this very day.
Hes a real Chump
He ” Views” himself as a Top Salesman..and one day I told him that he certainly wasnt ” A salesman2, as the Crap stuff that he peddles sells itself…especially the Hun Crap.
He Wisnae very pleased LOL.
Its NOT the same Guy that you know of, cos the Guy I know doesnt drive etc.
Because he jumps between BOTH Camps..he really believes that he is some sort of ” Del Boy” , but he knows nothing about Celtic…he hasnt a clue how many Punters in his local Pub just laugh at him.
HH
The Onlooker , business is business will yer man’s mantra.
FANADPATRIOT on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 10:05 AM
McPhail Bhoy 9.00
What do you think of his “ Secret Service Code Name “
CELTIC fact
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Yes very good I saw that.
Re hats/scarfs:
So by the sounds of it these boys are just working for themselves- I often wondered if there was one person sticking out a few salesmen.
Do the vendors get the stock made specifically for themselves or is there a place they’d go to that has the latest stock – maybe has produced half Celtic, half euro opposition scarfs for example?
ernie
`They don’t construe mentioning Biden’s Irish roots as a negative thing.`
I could understand that in America but the BBC? Hmm…
B side of the Celtic Song was An Irishman’s dream
HOT SMOKED on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 10:41 AM
ernie
`They don’t construe mentioning Biden’s Irish roots as a negative thing.`
I could understand that in America but the BBC? Hmm…
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The attitudes of London based BBC personnel might differ from Glasgow based personnel when it comes to such things.
It’s certainly noticable when Celtic are being discussed.
ERNIE/HOT SMOKED
To most Americans, even if you are not part of the 50M who claim Irish ancestry this is neither a big deal nor a negative. However, I’m with you HOT SMOKED there is always that subtle anti Catholic undercurrent. How could there be anything else in a country which for centuries banned the practice of this faith and actively persecuted those who tried. As we know even today there are roles within the British establishment either by law or convention not open to Catholics. There is a feeling that Catholics really can’t be trusted. The fact that in the north of Ireland and Scotland we are ‘treated’ to the not so subtle anti Catholic sentiment doesn’t mean that the subtle English/British version doesn’t exist.
MAJESTIC HARTSON on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 10:40 AM
I’ve a mate who sells hats and scarves at Parkhead. Dyed in the wool Tim, season book holder.
I think he gets his stuff from someone who supplies a number of others.
I went to Ipox a few years back to support Villa Real and bumped into him selling hun stuff. He was happy to take their money. It’s just a job. He told me there’squite a few Tims who sell stuff there. I daresay some of the guys at Parkhead might be huns.
Back in the day I often wondered where The Tricolour Factory was. They would come in all shapes, materials and sizes and that was just each third of each Tricolour. Also wondered where they got all the canes, maybe the polis took the bins of confiscated canes back to The Tricolour factory for a small fee – and repeat for the next game. Original recycling ?
WG
Winningemmell
Good to see you on here my bhoy.
Used to order my tricolours from Clerys Department Store in Dublin – nothing but the best! (but the first one was confiscated by the Polis at the 1978 League Cup Final at Hampden v huns).
I see the President of Albania is running about with a Craigneuk Bhoys scarf & teeshirt these days – excellent work!
WG- I’m sure the scarf guy was still at CP before lockdown, just at Turnstiles Bar
MCPHAIL BHOY on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 10:48 AM
Sorry, but that’s bullshit.
The only role that’s not open to Catholics is head of the church of England.
Mark Thompson who was director general of the BBC from 2004-2012 is a high profile Catholic. That’s not suggestive of an anti Catholic organisation.
The other, and perhaps main reason for the BBC to mention Biden’s Irish roots is that is directly relevant to the UK in so much as it affects Biden’s attitude to the Good Friday Agreement which in turn will affect his attitude to post Brexit trade deals between the UK and the US.
WINNINGEMMELL on 3RD NOVEMBER 2020 10:55 AM
Back in the day I often wondered where The Tricolour Factory was. They would come in all shapes, materials and sizes and that was just each third of each Tricolour
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WG.
I always assumed they must have been made in China or Turkey as so many of the flags managed to get the colours of the Tricolour so badly wrong.
“He fought for Ireland
and Ireland only
The Harp and Shamrock,
Bottle Green,
Off White,
And Washed out Yellow.
The Onlooker
Thanks Ernie
Now BBC Scotland……..mmmm
TULLY57
We would discuss the factory at length. Ordering from Clery’s may might just be your biggest Edinburgh thing ever.
Vata is married to one of big Neilly Murray’s daughter hence the link. Apparently their son, Rocco, is now on our books at CP.
Love to you and yours.
THE ONLOOKER
Aye, some right horror shows back in the day, even worse when they tried to impose their idea of the club crest somewhere in the vicinity of the white portion. This could have been the origin of the Cracked Crest. Of course The Model Tricolour at the front of the Haunfy of Tricolours was always pristine and top quality. What you actually bought was one fae the back ay the haun – of varied materials and a dye-bled crest akin to your foreheid of an Ash Wednesday.
WG
BADA BING
Being in the standing section I’m rarely down that way. I use the tunnel from the Springfield Vaults lounge toilet to the North Curve.
WG
has Ferguson been cited yet , naw didn’t think so , silence is deafening.
Big Jimmy.
Let’s stop calling them orange walks.
Let’s start calling them what they are.
They are anti-Catholic marches.
Hello again all you young rebels.
As usual a great day with the weans, so stuffed with barbie
goodies, and with wee Grace hanging over me all day, and her
wee dug ( or was it a cat? hoovering about me picking up scraps
it knows Papa’s a big saftie lol, it was all so satisfying.
My tip for the Melbourne Cup..PRINCE OF ARRAN.. came third
last year he left it late to head to the front, same again this year,
seriously need to look at a new jockey.
Guess who picked the winner? yes, my young Celtic princess coz
she liked the name as it was on her kiddies watch list???
Good stuff reading back Bhoys, amazing how the mood changes
when the Celts get in the groove.
H.H. Mick
WG.
I always assumed they must have been made in China or Turkey as so many of the flags managed to get the colours of the Tricolour so badly wrong.
“He fought for Ireland
and Ireland only
The Harp and Shamrock,
Bottle Green,
Off White,
And Washed out Yellow.
The Onlooker
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did male me laugh.lol :-))))
hh
RC
More chance of him being knighted.
H.H. Mick
WG
“….ordering from Clery’s may might just be your biggest Edinburgh thing ever.”
touché!
After the first one was polis-nabbed, I organised a collection from the supporters bus (Edinburgh & District) for the next one….Clery’s again…..that lasted about 6 months then disappeared….I believe it turned up in Bonnyrigg a few years later….
Probably a spat between the “Edinburgh” and “District” elements of the bus……
Re: merch sellers
Here in Ireland there is money and danger in it.
A guy who worked the football/rugby/GAA games lived round the corner from me in a bigger house and had CCTV set up. He imported counterfeit gear from China and was loaded allegedly.
Killed by a professional style hit 2 years ago outside his house
TULLY57
Our club banners regularly go walkies.
This generally occurs when a non-member be-addled of the South Devon Red becomes over-protective of his quilt on the journey home.
WG
Hope this helps:
Glen Daly sings.PYE GOLDEN GUINEA.Side 1
The Celtic song
An Irishman’s dream
Johnny Thomson song
Kathleen so fair and bright
Faith of our fathers.
Hail glorious St.Patrick
Side 2
Kelly the Boy from Killane
Boys fro the county Cork
Three leaves of emerald green
Shore of Bantry Bay
Sean South
The Dying Rebel
Football was stopped last season by the government immediately after sevco played Bayer leverkusen.
Of course, if we had been playing Bayer leverkusen the season would have been stopped immediately before the game.
Have sevco games been cancelled yet by the government ?
Sturgeon and the SNP are no friends of celtic and the Catholic community. They need our vote because the other side are staunch unionists. Once independence has been achieved there will be one huge you can all now go f%#! Yourselves to the celtic support. We will be living in the most bigoted anti catholic country in the world. A bigger version of the six counties.
Above released 1962
Try the scarves and flags,
There was a serious car crash on the way to Aberdeen back in the day. The car contained loads of hun gear and the two occupants of the car were badly injured.
The car was full of hun gear as the two guys were heading up to Pittodrie to sell.
Daily record got a hold of the story and had a splash about the two rankers supporters injured in the car crash.
It later emerged that it was two Tims who were injured.
On the banners thing,me and my mate made the “OOR WULLIE”banner,for Willie Wallace first game.It was regularly seen everywhere,even got a mention in The Sunday Post,for Willie’s first game.Great photo of it at Hampden at the Cup Final,in a shot of the crowd.Could be seen regularly in the photos of Lisbon.Sadly,never made it back.
Bhoyjoebelfast
Got that album in the house.
BIG JIMMY
I must admit that I also thought Rocky was a dog. Apologies.
Hope he his doing well