Two weeks ago we spoke about the fine margins which determine results in the Champions League. Last night’s share of the points was a great example. While Borussia Monchengladbach were the better team at Celtic Park last month, they relied on two defensive errors to settle the game. Had Celtic stayed error free they may have won.
Last night we were error free (you could nit-pick about the Gladbach goal) and got a better result. A result which surprises on the upside or downside has the potential to overshadow an actual performance, but our point was deserved.
It didn’t look that way early on. Although Celtic defended comfortably for the first 15 minutes, we were unable to hold the ball. The abiding memory of that period is Tom Rogic with three black shirts around him the moment the ball arrived at his feet. Even long balls to the later-impressive Moussa Dembele were offering no relief.
We didn’t create anything the first time we got possession inside the Gladbach box, but this was the most important passage of play in the game. We retained possession for more than 20 passes, allowing players to settle, and perhaps giving Borussia more defensive duties to consider. At no point thereafter were we pinned back inside our own half.
Dembele had no right to get around the defender and into a shooting position at the penalty. He knocked the ball to the defender’s left and ran past him on his right, in the middle of the box. It took craft and strength. It’s been a while since we’ve had a striker who would have been capable of this kind of move.
Honourable mentions to Scotts Sinclair and Brown. Sinclair clearly worried the Gladbach defenders, who could only outnumber him when he drove deep into their half with the ball tied to his feet.
The most striking aspect of the performance was how we performed defensively. With squad players Emilio Izaguirre and Cristian Gamboa at full back and Mikael Lustig partnering Erik Sviatchenko in the middle you would be forgiven for worrying we might see the kind of disorganisation witnessed at the Camp Nou on match day one.
Instead we looked well-rehearsed, while Craig Gordon was back at his best.
Callum McGregor’s should have won all three points with a gilt-edged chance near the end. That could have made the difference between third and fourth in the group, but a win would have flattered us.
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While I was surprised that the SNP seemed to repeat the mantra that the OBAF was brought in to tackle sectarianism, they, at the same time, criticised the likes of James Kelly for not offering any alternative while completely ignoring the fact that there is perfectly applicable legislation to tackle said sectarianism already on the statue book.
Iki
Mmmm it was James Kelly’s bill.
Almore
No but it’s hopefully a huge nail in the coffin.
MODERATOR 2 on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 8:59 PM
HAMILTONTIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 8:54 PM:
You never know, I might be that Poster you allude to…:)
okay… that made me laugh! cheers.
The BBC trying very hard to fudge the Joey news.Yes he is back in training,but only with the development,no laughing,team.Not near the 1st team.
Was looking on the Hun Media site to see their reaction.Still as stupid.”Keep him training until January,then punt him for a couple of million”
One scumbag posted,”Hope he plays for the development squad against THEM,and breaks Karamoke Dembeles legs”
Vile scum.
Gerryfaethebrig.
Thanks.
It’s only a regular check up with the anaphylactic consultant on Friday, so I will be up for checking out your posts on Friday night. :-))
They probably thought the fine was worth it.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28498909
Watching the Spurs game.How I would love that Kevin Kampl playing for us.Was Red Bulls outstanding player when we played them a couple of years ago.A terrific midfielder.
HT,
Kezia must have had an induction on how to turn her machine on. :-)
Good news.
WHAT IS THE STARS on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 9:13 PM
So UEFA bans the Poppy
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England will wear a black armband with an embossed poppy.
Puts the Jocks in an awkward position.
Reactive not proactive.
Magic.
Jimmynotpaul, I dont remember that incident with Tommy and that clown , Paterson.
Some Clydebank fans I know were never that keen on Tommy for whatever reason.
The tragic circumstances of what hapened to his wife will possibly haunt him forever.
We sold him to Tranmere when he was playing his best football for us and I could never understand why he was sold.
Did you know Tam Daly from Pollok? He played up front with Tommy at the same boys club team.
During our Hampden season, he scored Motherwell’s equaliser in one game and celebrated it big time in front of our support.
HT: Cheers for clarification
Only been watching Tottenham game for 20 minutes or so…..
…..they are poor and naive.
“Fans” leaving already.
HAMILTONTIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 9:16 PM
Iki
Mmmm it was James Kelly’s bill.
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Mmmmmm
From the Tories website:
MSPs voted 64 votes to 63 to repeal the offensive behaviour at football legislation.
Below is the motion, in the name of Scottish Conservative MSP Douglas Ross, that was approved.
“That the Parliament believes that sectarian behaviour and hate crime are a blight on society in Scotland and should not be tolerated under any circumstances; notes that there are laws in place to prosecute acts of hatred in addition to the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012; further notes with concern that the legal profession has repeatedly criticised the 2012 Act for being unworkable and badly drafted; regrets that the Scottish Government hastily pushed the legislation through the Parliament, despite widespread criticism from stakeholders and opposition parties, and urges the Scottish Government to repeal the Act as a matter of priority.”
Anybody watching Legia vs Real…was 0-2, now 3-2
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
!!BADA BING!! on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 9:08 PM
Will this article still keep it’s history?
Yes.It was the Holding moderators that lost them.
Legia 3 2 up after being two nil down to Real
Yes. I know Tam Daly, scored for fun at Hillwood.
At one point the consensus was he would be the guy to make it big time.
I’m away to try and Google Tommy v Oldco, I’m sure it was a midweek game so possibly league cup.
Parkheadcumsalford
Nail on the head.
Over the past few years I could have posted dozens of cases where people were arrested and charged under the Act which didn’t have anything to do with sectarianism. I didn’t because we had to preserve the anonymity of those involved.
That includes the 50+ Celtic supporter who was charged for sticking his middle finger up when passing Murray Park in a car at 10pm at night!
As he had been at the game that day he was charged under the Act.
WITS
From All Souls to Poor Souls, all in the same day.
Some game with our old “friends ” Legia 3-3
MODERATOR 2 on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 8:59 PM
HAMILTONTIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 8:54 PM:
You never know, I might be that Poster you allude to…:)
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OK, cut the BS. We now know that HT is Moderator 2 and using this internal debate to throw us off the scent!
KTF
If we signed Kevin Kample he would certainly give Sinclair a run for his money……
…….in the mince haircut stakes :)
Joey the Barton back in training with the development squad.
Are they trying to get him fit in time for the January sales?
Has his book sold enough and did he get enough time off to promote it??
I smell shite…………………………..
…………………….and I hate that the SMSM think they can spoon feed me it.
MODERATOR 2HAMILTONTIM you must be very pleased with the vote today.The battle has been won but the war isn’t over yet!
KTF
Prestopan bhoys ….
sounds like a barnburner of a game …. shame that it is being played in an empty stadium!
Dallas
Tommy never punched that big puddin hard enough imo HH
Proud of the team last night. Too bad Callum didn’t score, but it happens. What a job Brendan Rodgers is doing at Parkhead. This guy is the real deal.
Jimmynotpaul, i havent seen Tam for years. The last I heard he was in Australia.
Tam was pally with one of my pals so that’s how I got to know him. One of life’s good guys.
If Tommy Coyne did hit Paterson , I hope it was as good as Big Mick’s on Baptie.
VFR
As you’re relatively new to CQN you won’t fully understand why there ain’t a chance in hell that Paul would make me a moderator! :-)
Strange. Team from EPL lose football game shocker :O
Why is Legia’s stadium empty?
Plucky Germans Bayer Leverkusen sit 1 place above Borussia Monchengladbach and beat Spurs in London; they had more shots on goal than Spurs as well.
Makes our result in Germany seem that wee bit better tonight!
KTF
Leverkusen fans lapping it up at Wembley.
Why are Tottingham playing at Wembley?
HAMILTONTIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 9:41 PM
Why is Legia’s stadium empty?
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Palestinian flags.
:-)
Greenpinata
A wee electric shop worked wonders :-)
Dallas.
That explains why I’ve not bumped into him then. :-))
HAMILTONTIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2016 9:39 PM
VFR
As you’re relatively new to CQN you won’t fully understand why there ain’t a chance in hell that Paul would make me a moderator! :-)
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A long time lurker though ;>)
A case of keep your enemies closer?
As to your question about the empty stadium, I believe UEFA gave them a closure for 1 game.
Some of the fans were seen wearing poppies and Palestinian badges I think ………..
KTF
HT …. that was me that started that rumor …. I thought they were playing behind closed doors because of problems with the fans at a prior game…. I could be havering though …