Those not infected with the football bug often look on in a mixture of dismay and disgust at fans of the game. This is a benign form of intolerance, usually ill-informed and of no consequence to those of us hooked on the game.
Then you read things that makes you wonder. Real Madrid are in tonight’s’ Champions League semi-final, having eliminated Paris St Germain in the quarters. PSG fans were so upset with their one-time idols that game which delivered the 10th league title in the club’s history was scarcely celebrated with a round of applause.
PSG ultras left the game early, not wanting to share the moment with the players, the others left within 10 minutes of full time, not even affording players time to do a circuit of the pitch. There is being upset and a defeat, and there’s being spoiled.
Football supporting is a contract in delight and despair. You will see both, if you are very lucky, you will experience trophies in the quantity you and I have enjoyed this past decade or so, but most football fans across the major European leagues will never see their side win a major trophy. Supporting the game is mostly a harsh condition.
We always knew Celtic could not win everything, although there is a real possibility our Generation of Domination could replicate across many generations. For me, last season’s losses make the prospect of this season’s success all the sweeter. Would I celebrate 11-in-a-row as much as a mere one-in-a-row? No.
For PSG, the Qatari money will continue to pour in for a while, but the brand has lost some shine. We may look back on their league winning game against Lens as the beginning of the end.
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Even the huns wouldn’t pick Mcgregor
J Hun Believable…
Fud
Saint Stivs
Just back on; gutted i missed winning a goldfish. I reckon the coconut had a nail in it😎
JVR on 26TH APRIL 2022 7:09 PM
What was your granfather`s name?
JHB
No chance Jack. Interrupted season, limited skill, demonstrably negative for Scotland when played
Last year, yes
Exclusive interview with Kyogo
https://youtu.be/ZIqczPt8uj0
I already had a good feeling about Sunday, even more now….. Furuhashi wants more goals 🍀
Is McGregor not one of the main reasons that Sevco dropped so many points? So bad was he that they have replaced him with McLaughlin.
Glasgow Hibs (ignore the stupidity of the 60% of Celtic fans who are blinded by sectarian hate and want to stick it to the Huns by not appreciating just how good the Sevco players are) CSC
Team of the season latest-
Celtic FC 🍀
BRRB
That finger buffet is a hula hoop on all fingers isn’t it?
Shame I ‘jet in and out ‘ on Sunday only. I nearly went in the Shipbank before the semi but charged forwards to the safety of the Brazen
De Bruyne scores in 90 seconds.
Saint Stivs
I have yet to find anyone who can tell me the connection between the soccer team called Red Star Paris and Celtic. (Even if they cheat like me and use Google).
Hart & Gordon are the two best Keepers in the League, McGregor is well capable of making a few eye catching saves but has made quite a few howlers as well,
A simple statistic in SPFL Celtic have conceded 19 & the Huns 28,
Thought JHB was copping himself on, I should have known better.
Superbru Update
Round 34 saw 2 punters share the top place with 11 points- take a bow- Greenpinata & Bada Bing, edging out Bognorbhoy to 3rd place. Thus round’s wooden spoon goes to Craig 76 but, to be fair, I am not sure he made any predictions.
The race at the top has just become more exciting with Call Me Gerry’s lead cut to just 2.5 points. Our top 3 are :-
Call Me Gerry- 214.5
Hopeful Hoops-212
Greenpinata & Big Archie 197.5
Bhoy from the Village’s weekly total of 15.5 from round 18 is still the top weekly points total but we have 4 more rounds to change all of this and hand out the Prize money.
Next predictions due in by 3pm on Saturday 30th April
Coneybhoy 8.01. Ffs boom boom. 😂
Holy moly 😳
Man City 2-0.
Real Madrid being given a footballing lesson tonight. And they’re shitting themselves.
Man City shutting Modric, Benzema and Co out so far. Madrid gave PSG and Chelski 2 goal leads and overtook them both, so still very dangerous if Man City lose focus.
Madrid hit post after carelessness by City keeper.
Pep very unhappy with Mahrez. Should be 3-0.
Beaton awarded a penalty to Celtic against Sevco n the 5-1 game at the Crumbledome. Although to be honest it looked like the 4th official called it. Paddy Roberts tripped and Scott Sinclair scored it
Both goalies struggling when pressed.
City giving the Galacticos chances.
2-1 City.
Benzema
All based on if I had to choose a team for a Euro semi tonight.
I was going to put Hart ahead of McGregor because of his ‘sweeper keeper’ attributes.
We have no midfield enforcer, that’s why Jack. CCV & Goldson solid at the centre defence. Both full backs excellent on crosses. All the skill you want in midfield with Calmac & Rogic. Kyogo in his element with being played in by Jota & Kent.
A bit of fun, but good to compare – everything not always black & white, or, indeed green, or, blue, and thinking out loud has not been banned the last time I looked.
MCPHAIL BHOY.
I’ve watched that many times. The linesman, in front of the Huns, is paralyzed with fear and makes no call, doesn’t lift his flag, or say anything to Beaton.
It was a stonewaller, and Beaton is clearly heard saying ‘“Bobby?” ( Madhun was 4th official ).
So from the halfway line, Madhun called it, when the linesman who was a few feet from the transgression, was terrified to raise his flag.
Benzema absolutely lethal. One half chance – Bang – Goal.
SCULLYBHOY on 26TH APRIL 2022 8:05 PM
Saint Stivs
I have yet to find anyone who can tell me the connection between the soccer team called Red Star Paris and Celtic. (Even if they cheat like me and use Google).
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I will take a stab at it, educated guesswork, nae googlin allowed
Either a team created to play Celtic on one of the early pre first world war tours ……. with socialist sympathies so maybe a works team ?
or
A Johnny Madden team during his wilderness years.
Mahrez should get a rocket at half time. Criminal not to pass to his teammate in that situation. Instead of 3-0, it’s 2-1.
Hot Smoked at 7.56.
My grandad’s name was James Calgie.
Commentator fond of saying “Jaysus!” without anyone bothering.
Wonder if Man City will rue their missed chances?
Saint Stivs on 26th April 2022 8:39 pm
SCULLYBHOY on 26TH APRIL 2022 8:05 PM
Saint Stivs
I have yet to find anyone who can tell me the connection between the soccer team called Red Star Paris and Celtic. (Even if they cheat like me and use Google).
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I will take a stab at it, educated guesswork, nae googlin allowed
Either a team created to play Celtic on one of the early pre first world war tours ……. with socialist sympathies so maybe a works team ?
or
A Johnny Madden team during his wilderness years.
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Sorry again for my cheating, BTW.
Good attempts, but I will give you a clue and say it is to do with 67.
Earlier this season, we actually made it to Seville. Well I didn’t but thought, if we make it to the final I will do. The idea of RIFC making it is a nightmare but I’m not ruling it out. RB Leipsig’s form took a turn for the worse at the weekend losing to Union Berlin, from the old GDR part of t
Losing 2-1 to Das Eiserns
The Irons
Oxygen……………deprive.
Lonely Hearts….
…fight the temptation.
HH
SCULLYBHOY on 26TH APRIL 2022 8:43 PM
Saint Stivs on 26th April 2022 8:39 pm
SCULLYBHOY on 26TH APRIL 2022 8:05 PM
Saint Stivs
I have yet to find anyone who can tell me the connection between the soccer team called Red Star Paris and Celtic. (Even if they cheat like me and use Google).
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is it transport related ? was the bus from estoril hotel ran by THE RED STAR company and named PARIS ?
SFTB – cheers.
Forgot about his single penalty award before.
From subsequent recall, he wasn’t ready to award a penalty until he took a steer from the 4th official.
Re Seethin’ yip.
When I think of the assaults on Celtic players he clearly witnessed ….
Fat boy’s 4 red card offences in 1 game
Naismith’s routine thuggery
…. Both spring to mind
Doesn’t augur well for Sunday.
His risible record in allowing violence needs highlighted loud and wide over next four days.
CELTIC MAC
RB Leipzig fielded a virtual second string against Union Berlin.
Timing is everything.
Posting the stuff he did in the lead up to a game against Old Firm FC …
… then proactively claiming the moral high ground?
Just a wind up merchant playing a long game.
Best ignored.