On Saturday I was one of the many at parkhead screaming and shouting at the abject performance by the team against St Johnstone. On the way home on my Supporter's bus the usual cliches were being reeled off. " We'll no win anything with this team" , " If I was Lenny I would walk away the noo!!!!", "I would've put Sammy on". The more I heard this bullshit the more I realised that some people in our support seem to like it when we go on a bad run. As it gives them plenty to complain about, guys that know where the manager is going wrong. Everyone can be guilty of this to a point, but some folk( in my experience) are never happy no matter how well or bad the team is doing. I can remember in Martin O'Neill's 2nd season we won the league by a record no. of points, scored a record no. of goals and conceded the fewest amount of goals for a long time. And a guy on my bus was filled with rage when we drew at home with the Huns, the only points we dropped at home that season, after we had won the league. My fear is that good work the support did last year could be undermined by a few dodgy results.
Let's look at the facts, the first leg against Sion we played well at the back and we controlled the midfield barring a 10 minute period in the second half. The big problem that night was in the final third, a front line of Stokes and Samaras that hasn't played together much and the constant switching of position during the match. Delivery from wide positions was particularly poor. And when chances did come our way we were very wasteful. Against St Johnston, well what can I say it was one of those games you don't want to watch back. Sorely lacking any passion or guile, players played within themselves and wilted under the pressure. It was more Tony Mowbray's Celtic than the team we saw last season. The only positive I can take from this game is it was early in the season and is hopefully a kick up the arse to some who have maybe got complacent over the summer.
So FC Sion it is tomorrow night, let's hope that Lennon can get the Bhoys up for this. I think we're overdue an away performance in Europe, with Kayal, Hooper and Kelvin Wilson possibly starting we should be in better shape than the last two games. And remember it has only been two games, I don't know about you but I've not given up anything yet.
Keep The Faith and Hail Hail.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Celtic Media: Doin' It For Ourselves.
About a year ago I was like the majority of Celtic fans frustrated with our clubs treatment by the mainstream media. Now however, mainly through twitter, a whole landscape of poignant, well balanced and humorous coverage of our great club. The Celtic online community is growing leaps and bounds, blogs, podcasts and radioshows are proving we don't have to sit and listen to Clyde and Sportsound's Ibrox propaganda machine. Worse than Keevins, Traynor and co I feel are the ex players who make their life cause to constantly attack the club where they made their name. Namely Nicholas, Provan, Walker and the worst Burley. That is the last I will mention these plebs, because of the multitude of outlets we now have I've not listened to or read anything they have to say or write.
However this new Celtic media isn't just a group of people moaning in chatrooms, this thing is going worldwide. With experienced journalsits like Brian McNally and Phil MacGiollaBhain giving alot of these sites etc. credibility many supporters concerns are not being dismissed out of hand as paranoia. As normally happens in Scottish Media. A couple of big shout outs have to go to Housey on Over and Over, the guys from The Lost Bhoys, for the podcast and Homebhoys phone-in. Rhebel Rhebel for a great blog and even better t-shirts, I-Celtic the best app on the I-Phone, which thankfully is coming back after the unfortunate accident involving the Cummings family. More recently new additions such as the Beyond The Waves phone in show, The Celtic Network and Sixty Seven Live, we are thriving.
The point I'm trying to make is, our voice is finally being heard. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels proud to be a Celtic fan. Some of the banter is top class from a group of very fine people. Long may it continue. If anyone feels this article has been gushy and self-congratulatory. Then it was meant to be. God Bless the Celtic.
Hail Hail.
However this new Celtic media isn't just a group of people moaning in chatrooms, this thing is going worldwide. With experienced journalsits like Brian McNally and Phil MacGiollaBhain giving alot of these sites etc. credibility many supporters concerns are not being dismissed out of hand as paranoia. As normally happens in Scottish Media. A couple of big shout outs have to go to Housey on Over and Over, the guys from The Lost Bhoys, for the podcast and Homebhoys phone-in. Rhebel Rhebel for a great blog and even better t-shirts, I-Celtic the best app on the I-Phone, which thankfully is coming back after the unfortunate accident involving the Cummings family. More recently new additions such as the Beyond The Waves phone in show, The Celtic Network and Sixty Seven Live, we are thriving.
The point I'm trying to make is, our voice is finally being heard. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels proud to be a Celtic fan. Some of the banter is top class from a group of very fine people. Long may it continue. If anyone feels this article has been gushy and self-congratulatory. Then it was meant to be. God Bless the Celtic.
Hail Hail.
Monday, 18 July 2011
Here we go again. We're on the road again!
It's that time of year again, 2 months of anticipation nearly over. The season starts this weekend and I know some people may disagree but I'm glad of the quiet pre-season. After the last 3 seasons this is the first time we don't need to dismantle a shite team and try and build a new squad. We have a balanced squad that only needed a few new faces, with 3 players already in it's clear the general consensus is that a goalkeeper and a striker are still required. After a successful tour of Australia the squad look to have picked up where they left off, with 2 good performances against Perth and Melbourne. With the Dublin cup and trips to Wales and a game vs. Wolves at parkhead still to be played, we should have better preparation for europe than last year.
On Europe could this be the year when we finally turn up to an away game. Desperate for some success in away european matches if just to stop the Hun-friendly media rolling off our dismal record (Although Walter's 1 win in 23 games record seemed to get overlooked).
Another good thing about the pre-season has been the shameless backtracking from our neighbours in Mordor. For months of the takeover saga, the buzz word was Warchest. And what do find when it comes to the crunch,Coisty signing up Walter's players current and former. Surprise also that the financial backing from Whyte somewhat lacking. But don't worry Super Sally has been promised another £15M. Rangers fans beware because your new board is using the terminology our board uses when we're skint. I.e. Blue chip signing. In my opinion the money being spent at Ibrox is basically to make Rangers stand still.
Anyway enough about them, I'm looking forward to Sunday, even though I didn't get a ticket. Let's hope the Thunder gets even louder this coming season and keep supporting Neil and the lads.
Hail Hail.
On Europe could this be the year when we finally turn up to an away game. Desperate for some success in away european matches if just to stop the Hun-friendly media rolling off our dismal record (Although Walter's 1 win in 23 games record seemed to get overlooked).
Another good thing about the pre-season has been the shameless backtracking from our neighbours in Mordor. For months of the takeover saga, the buzz word was Warchest. And what do find when it comes to the crunch,Coisty signing up Walter's players current and former. Surprise also that the financial backing from Whyte somewhat lacking. But don't worry Super Sally has been promised another £15M. Rangers fans beware because your new board is using the terminology our board uses when we're skint. I.e. Blue chip signing. In my opinion the money being spent at Ibrox is basically to make Rangers stand still.
Anyway enough about them, I'm looking forward to Sunday, even though I didn't get a ticket. Let's hope the Thunder gets even louder this coming season and keep supporting Neil and the lads.
Hail Hail.
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Thunderstruck
Regardless of what happens tonight or Sunday, I still regard this season a success. For me the highs have outnumbered the lows in a season were the football has taken a back seat too often. That's why in this blog I will focus on the footballing matters of this season.
Having signed an entire team in the summer I was willing to sacrifice the league this year to let Neil Lennon build a team the way he wanted to. As long as there were signs of progress during the season I was happy with that in August. Braga and Utrecht were disappointing but I believe we're a different proposition now from then. Lessons were learned and the next 4-5 months were spent tinkering with formation and line ups to get the best system and starting XI. It was at this stage I feel we lost ground in the championship, the 3 draws in a row at home were crucial I thought.
The turning point obviously was the 2-0 win at Ibrox where Sammy made his once a season performance. From then on the shape in midfield was correct, the defence played as a unit and up front Hooper and Stokes started to click again. The only downside I've seen from this current crop of players is the ability for 9 or 10 of them to have a bad day at the same time. Although this has happened only twice in the league (Motherwell and Inverness) and the league cup final. It's the timing that worries me. It has happened at crucial points, is it inexperience or is it bottle? Who knows, if we don't win the league hopefully it will be a lesson to the players and management, themselves still young.
All I know is with maybe two or three players over 25, this team is still young and still are not the finished article. Guys like Kayal Izzy and Ledley are not far away and play with a maturity beyond their years, while rough diamonds like Stokes have the tools to become great players. All in all I have never been more confident for the future with Celtic. A vision is in place and I think Neil Lennon can deliver.
I've saved the best for last, perhaps the best thing about this season has been the atmosphere has returned to Parkhead. Just as he promised back in June Neil has brought the thunder back. The majority of games the singing from the stands has been amazing and long missed. 9-0 against Aberdeen, the league and cup wins against Rangers and every time I hear Just Can't Get Enough. This has been a memorable year.
So with 3 games left let's do what we've done throughout the season stand with pride, back the Bhoys and give the team send off they deserve.
Hail Hail
P.s. If you haven't already, please come along to the John Kennedy Benefit match next Sunday. For a great player and a great guy.
Having signed an entire team in the summer I was willing to sacrifice the league this year to let Neil Lennon build a team the way he wanted to. As long as there were signs of progress during the season I was happy with that in August. Braga and Utrecht were disappointing but I believe we're a different proposition now from then. Lessons were learned and the next 4-5 months were spent tinkering with formation and line ups to get the best system and starting XI. It was at this stage I feel we lost ground in the championship, the 3 draws in a row at home were crucial I thought.
The turning point obviously was the 2-0 win at Ibrox where Sammy made his once a season performance. From then on the shape in midfield was correct, the defence played as a unit and up front Hooper and Stokes started to click again. The only downside I've seen from this current crop of players is the ability for 9 or 10 of them to have a bad day at the same time. Although this has happened only twice in the league (Motherwell and Inverness) and the league cup final. It's the timing that worries me. It has happened at crucial points, is it inexperience or is it bottle? Who knows, if we don't win the league hopefully it will be a lesson to the players and management, themselves still young.
All I know is with maybe two or three players over 25, this team is still young and still are not the finished article. Guys like Kayal Izzy and Ledley are not far away and play with a maturity beyond their years, while rough diamonds like Stokes have the tools to become great players. All in all I have never been more confident for the future with Celtic. A vision is in place and I think Neil Lennon can deliver.
I've saved the best for last, perhaps the best thing about this season has been the atmosphere has returned to Parkhead. Just as he promised back in June Neil has brought the thunder back. The majority of games the singing from the stands has been amazing and long missed. 9-0 against Aberdeen, the league and cup wins against Rangers and every time I hear Just Can't Get Enough. This has been a memorable year.
So with 3 games left let's do what we've done throughout the season stand with pride, back the Bhoys and give the team send off they deserve.
Hail Hail
P.s. If you haven't already, please come along to the John Kennedy Benefit match next Sunday. For a great player and a great guy.
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Focus, Focus, Focus
After Sunday's game with Rangers we control our own destiny. Win 6 games and we win the Double, it really is that simple. Dougie, Dougie. Dallasgate, Old firm games all mean nothing now. All that has happened this season, good or bad, should be put to the side and all focus should be on the next game. Don't want to put a dampener on things but 2005 Fir Park still wrankles in the pit of my stomach, if that fateful day taught me anything it was that you should never get ahead of yourself. That season we were in a better position than we are in just now. Saying that Neil Lennon and Alan Thompson were on the pitch that day and I'm sure they will have drummed it into the squad that there is still a job to do in wiining the remainder of our games.
Dundee United at home on Sunday could be tricky, if the last home game against St Mirren is anything to go by. Too many nervy games at Parkhead this season, one goal up going into the last ten minutes in many games has shortened my life considerably in the last 8 months. I know at this stage of the season it is difficult to keep a quick tempo, but in most games we start brightly we win comfortably. This can happen if we start with our best 11, I'm not a big fan of rotating the team. Especially in the midfield, teams like Barca can afford to do this as they have players who can drop in seemlessly. I'm afraid we can't do this, evident in the old firm game and the St Mirren game. Too many changes in the midfield leaves disjointed and our passing game disappears, Kayal and Ki together doesn't work for me. I don't have a great explanation why not, it just doesn't seem balanced. With Ledley out for the rest of the season I would have central partnership of Brown and Kayal with Commons on the left or right and between Maloney, Forrest , Paddy and Freddie filling the other slot.
The defence I think picks itself now, so onto the attack. This is cut and dried for me, Stokes and Hooper all the way. The game on Sunday proved to me again that Samaras can not play with a partner up front, too many times he drifts wide and leaves his strike partner isolated, whether it's Stokes, Hooper or even Murphy. I Know Big Sammy has a lot of admirers but afraid I'm not one of them, Two league goals (albeit at Ibrox) is not acceptable for a Celtic striker, even Kenny Miller scored 4 goals and he was shite for us. I just don't see what he brings to the team, I've yet to see his amazing workrate that some people talk about. He doesn't set up goals and he doesn't score them either. Sorry if you think that's harsh but Have out uo with the BIg man for too long now.
Hopefully I don't sound too pessemistic because i know we are more than capable of winning these games. However the word that has become more and more prevelant is 'BOTTLE'. This is going to play a big part in winning the league. So let's hope the next six games are as comfortable as possible because I'm losing enough hair as it is.
Hail Hail.
P.s. Heard rumours of a possible takeover at Ibrox, might want to keep an eye on that. 48 hours people, 48 hours!!!!!!
Dundee United at home on Sunday could be tricky, if the last home game against St Mirren is anything to go by. Too many nervy games at Parkhead this season, one goal up going into the last ten minutes in many games has shortened my life considerably in the last 8 months. I know at this stage of the season it is difficult to keep a quick tempo, but in most games we start brightly we win comfortably. This can happen if we start with our best 11, I'm not a big fan of rotating the team. Especially in the midfield, teams like Barca can afford to do this as they have players who can drop in seemlessly. I'm afraid we can't do this, evident in the old firm game and the St Mirren game. Too many changes in the midfield leaves disjointed and our passing game disappears, Kayal and Ki together doesn't work for me. I don't have a great explanation why not, it just doesn't seem balanced. With Ledley out for the rest of the season I would have central partnership of Brown and Kayal with Commons on the left or right and between Maloney, Forrest , Paddy and Freddie filling the other slot.
The defence I think picks itself now, so onto the attack. This is cut and dried for me, Stokes and Hooper all the way. The game on Sunday proved to me again that Samaras can not play with a partner up front, too many times he drifts wide and leaves his strike partner isolated, whether it's Stokes, Hooper or even Murphy. I Know Big Sammy has a lot of admirers but afraid I'm not one of them, Two league goals (albeit at Ibrox) is not acceptable for a Celtic striker, even Kenny Miller scored 4 goals and he was shite for us. I just don't see what he brings to the team, I've yet to see his amazing workrate that some people talk about. He doesn't set up goals and he doesn't score them either. Sorry if you think that's harsh but Have out uo with the BIg man for too long now.
Hopefully I don't sound too pessemistic because i know we are more than capable of winning these games. However the word that has become more and more prevelant is 'BOTTLE'. This is going to play a big part in winning the league. So let's hope the next six games are as comfortable as possible because I'm losing enough hair as it is.
Hail Hail.
P.s. Heard rumours of a possible takeover at Ibrox, might want to keep an eye on that. 48 hours people, 48 hours!!!!!!
Friday, 15 April 2011
Turning of the Tide.
What a week this has been, starting of with outrage and ending in hilarity.
I don't think I've ever seen such a swing for one club to go from high to low.
First let's deal with the outrage as short lived as it was. Coisty, Bougy and Dioufy all getting off for their part in the 'Shame Game' was nothing short of laughable if not predictable. This decision means any player can now attempt to stop a referee from brandishing a card to him or one of his teamates. Also u can refuse to leave the pitch after being sent off and go on a lap of honour and throw your shirt into the crowd. Is this the major changes the SFA were talking about after the McLeish Report. Kind of makes the Police and First Minister's involvement after the game even more comical.
Now we come to the hilarity, like many of you I was enjoying a quiet night last night. Listening to the Radio Snide phone in, hearing Huns calling us paranoid, thinking the whole world is out to get us. When they announced a breaking story, UEFA have charged Rangers for sectarian singing in the home leg vs. PSV as well as the away leg....ha ha ha!!!!! Cue the clamber of calls, UEFA are out to get us, Celtic fans dobbed us in, it's all Neil Lennon's fault and so on. Each call thereafter from most Rangers fans were basically same. Who reported us? Completely missing the point, did you sing sectarian songs? At no point has this question been answered no. The funniest part of this must go to Stephen Smith of The Rangers Supporter's Trust. When interview on Sky Sports News, he launched a staunch defence of his club. How a deliberate campaign against Rangers from 'Other' parties were trying to put the lug out of business. Then when pressed for answer to the question " Where these songs being sung at Ibrox?", by Jim White ( who would've believed that)he responded after five seconds ....... Well aye. Can't make this shit up can you.
For me this is where the problem lies, for too long the acceptance that people have been singing that for years just doesn't wash these days. Police , Scottish parliament and the mainstream media with a few exceptions, ignored the problem at the recent cup final. Calling it a showpiece for Scotland, well that sums up Scottish culture for me "We are all for ethnic diversity, except for the Catholics and the Irish"
However there is a much more pressing matter to deal with than social prejudice, and that is Rangers troubles with UEFA could derail the fictional , sorry proposed, Fakeover, sorry did it again, Takeover by Craig Whyte. I'm sure Davie Weir was an S-Form at Falkirk when this due diligence started on Whyte. Since this guys name was mentioned 6 months ago I find it funny that absolutely no reporting on his background business or personal has been looked into. Personally I would look into anyones psychological background who wanted to buy a club that has been in serious debt for the past 15 years, multiple pending tax cases and 5 UEFA charges in the last 5 years. Saying that I have heard that the next 48 hours will be vital.
In case you haven't noticed I have deliberately not mentioned Celtic in this article for the simple fact.......it's got nothing to do with Celtic.
Hail Hail!!!
I don't think I've ever seen such a swing for one club to go from high to low.
First let's deal with the outrage as short lived as it was. Coisty, Bougy and Dioufy all getting off for their part in the 'Shame Game' was nothing short of laughable if not predictable. This decision means any player can now attempt to stop a referee from brandishing a card to him or one of his teamates. Also u can refuse to leave the pitch after being sent off and go on a lap of honour and throw your shirt into the crowd. Is this the major changes the SFA were talking about after the McLeish Report. Kind of makes the Police and First Minister's involvement after the game even more comical.
Now we come to the hilarity, like many of you I was enjoying a quiet night last night. Listening to the Radio Snide phone in, hearing Huns calling us paranoid, thinking the whole world is out to get us. When they announced a breaking story, UEFA have charged Rangers for sectarian singing in the home leg vs. PSV as well as the away leg....ha ha ha!!!!! Cue the clamber of calls, UEFA are out to get us, Celtic fans dobbed us in, it's all Neil Lennon's fault and so on. Each call thereafter from most Rangers fans were basically same. Who reported us? Completely missing the point, did you sing sectarian songs? At no point has this question been answered no. The funniest part of this must go to Stephen Smith of The Rangers Supporter's Trust. When interview on Sky Sports News, he launched a staunch defence of his club. How a deliberate campaign against Rangers from 'Other' parties were trying to put the lug out of business. Then when pressed for answer to the question " Where these songs being sung at Ibrox?", by Jim White ( who would've believed that)he responded after five seconds ....... Well aye. Can't make this shit up can you.
For me this is where the problem lies, for too long the acceptance that people have been singing that for years just doesn't wash these days. Police , Scottish parliament and the mainstream media with a few exceptions, ignored the problem at the recent cup final. Calling it a showpiece for Scotland, well that sums up Scottish culture for me "We are all for ethnic diversity, except for the Catholics and the Irish"
However there is a much more pressing matter to deal with than social prejudice, and that is Rangers troubles with UEFA could derail the fictional , sorry proposed, Fakeover, sorry did it again, Takeover by Craig Whyte. I'm sure Davie Weir was an S-Form at Falkirk when this due diligence started on Whyte. Since this guys name was mentioned 6 months ago I find it funny that absolutely no reporting on his background business or personal has been looked into. Personally I would look into anyones psychological background who wanted to buy a club that has been in serious debt for the past 15 years, multiple pending tax cases and 5 UEFA charges in the last 5 years. Saying that I have heard that the next 48 hours will be vital.
In case you haven't noticed I have deliberately not mentioned Celtic in this article for the simple fact.......it's got nothing to do with Celtic.
Hail Hail!!!
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
We are Celtic Not Old Firm.
I don't know about everyone in the Celtic community but I'm getting really pissed off hearing that the Old Firm have to clean up their act. I'm sorry but last Wednesday's Cup replay at the ground there were more Rangers players booked than Celtic fans arrested. I was looking forward last thursday to reading about another feckless negative display by Walter Myth's men. But what did we get, Neil Lennon causes Old Firm shame game. Another in a long line of attacks on Neil Lennon which stretch back to the day he arrived as a player in December 2000,only being guilty of being a Catholic man from northern Ireland who wanted to play for Celtic. and the justification for Neil Lennon being treated this way : His facial expressions get people riled up and then the trouble starts. This is not a direct quote but it was basically implied on a notable phone in show "cough Radio Clyde cough".
Although Neil Lennon needs to calm down a tad, why is the cheeky chappy Ally McCoist MBE DOB getting away scot free for his involvement in the fracas at the end. Well the tried and tested "it's not in his nature" excuse was trotted out like everytime someone connected to the Hun's does something out of order. Photos from the game have emerged of Super Ally practically jumping into the Celtic dugout, photos may I add that have not featured in any of the fine publications in Scotland. The spotlight has been shone on Lennon's reaction and not what may have been said to cause such a reaction.
So let's focus on the on-field issues from the game. Yet again we proved we can tow away the bus that is constantly parked in font of the Rangers' goal, this led to the game turning into a battle because these rangers now know they can't match Celtic in a football contest. Nor can they stifle celtic's play, so the next obvious step is intimidation and surprise that didn't work either. You know it must be a dirty game if Bougy get's sent off in an old firm game. He didn't need his customary 15 fouls before a booking. He even tries to stop the ref from brandishing the cards, how arrogant is that!!
I will say the Ref had a pretty good game. Fucking hell that felt wrong think part of my soul just died.
The reason I'm posting this today is because the subsequent aftermath of the game ending in yesterday's "Summit" at holyrood has been nothing but laughable. Accusations of racism and the destruction of society all because of Celtic and rangers games. Come off it!!! If there was no old firm game would there be a huge decrease in anti-social behaviour, No because if you're an idiot in daily life you'll find something to go mental about. Some stupid bitch get's voted of Dancing on Ice "That's it I'm going to smash some windows".
Society's problems run deeper than 24 guys acting like big kids for 90 minutes. Let's get a grip folks.
Hail Hail!!
Ps If you are on twitter and want to show your support for Neil Lennon follow:
@BackNeilLennon
Although Neil Lennon needs to calm down a tad, why is the cheeky chappy Ally McCoist MBE DOB getting away scot free for his involvement in the fracas at the end. Well the tried and tested "it's not in his nature" excuse was trotted out like everytime someone connected to the Hun's does something out of order. Photos from the game have emerged of Super Ally practically jumping into the Celtic dugout, photos may I add that have not featured in any of the fine publications in Scotland. The spotlight has been shone on Lennon's reaction and not what may have been said to cause such a reaction.
So let's focus on the on-field issues from the game. Yet again we proved we can tow away the bus that is constantly parked in font of the Rangers' goal, this led to the game turning into a battle because these rangers now know they can't match Celtic in a football contest. Nor can they stifle celtic's play, so the next obvious step is intimidation and surprise that didn't work either. You know it must be a dirty game if Bougy get's sent off in an old firm game. He didn't need his customary 15 fouls before a booking. He even tries to stop the ref from brandishing the cards, how arrogant is that!!
I will say the Ref had a pretty good game. Fucking hell that felt wrong think part of my soul just died.
The reason I'm posting this today is because the subsequent aftermath of the game ending in yesterday's "Summit" at holyrood has been nothing but laughable. Accusations of racism and the destruction of society all because of Celtic and rangers games. Come off it!!! If there was no old firm game would there be a huge decrease in anti-social behaviour, No because if you're an idiot in daily life you'll find something to go mental about. Some stupid bitch get's voted of Dancing on Ice "That's it I'm going to smash some windows".
Society's problems run deeper than 24 guys acting like big kids for 90 minutes. Let's get a grip folks.
Hail Hail!!
Ps If you are on twitter and want to show your support for Neil Lennon follow:
@BackNeilLennon
Sunday, 6 February 2011
Midfield Always The Key.
Another Old Firm game down and another towering performance from our midfielders. This game proves yet again what I've believed for the past few seasons, We Are Better Than Them!!!!!! Can't put it any clearer than that.
It will be interesting to see how many pundits will have a go at Walter 'No Plan B' Smith after he parked the bus at home against ten men. I'm sure like many at the game today as soon as Forster went off and Whittakery scored the penalty I feared the worst. Half time wasn't very nice having to listen to the Shame during the break. However the siege never came, if anything we looked as if we had the one man advantage. Diouf looks like a Nacho Novo with a shittier haircut, kissing the badge and whipping up the crowd when he takes a corner or Throw in. Then there is Naisy, what a waste of space he is. A sour faced, cheating little Hun prick.
The tackle on Wilson might have been a Red Card on it's own and the dives inside the box were laughable, glad that would be seen worldwide.
This performance, never mind result, should give the squad and supporters further belief that we are more than capable of scooping the lot this season. In the last two seasons we have had the quality but not the bottle, it looks now we have both.
That's twice in a month I have left Ibrox feeling so good, let's hope we can keep it up over the next mont Bhoys and Ghirls. 'Mon the Hoops!!!
P.S. Where the Fuck did Broony get a left from ???
It will be interesting to see how many pundits will have a go at Walter 'No Plan B' Smith after he parked the bus at home against ten men. I'm sure like many at the game today as soon as Forster went off and Whittakery scored the penalty I feared the worst. Half time wasn't very nice having to listen to the Shame during the break. However the siege never came, if anything we looked as if we had the one man advantage. Diouf looks like a Nacho Novo with a shittier haircut, kissing the badge and whipping up the crowd when he takes a corner or Throw in. Then there is Naisy, what a waste of space he is. A sour faced, cheating little Hun prick.
The tackle on Wilson might have been a Red Card on it's own and the dives inside the box were laughable, glad that would be seen worldwide.
This performance, never mind result, should give the squad and supporters further belief that we are more than capable of scooping the lot this season. In the last two seasons we have had the quality but not the bottle, it looks now we have both.
That's twice in a month I have left Ibrox feeling so good, let's hope we can keep it up over the next mont Bhoys and Ghirls. 'Mon the Hoops!!!
P.S. Where the Fuck did Broony get a left from ???
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Selection Headache, A Good Problem?
As we come to probably the biggest few weeks of the season, 3 Old Firm games and a trip to Tannadice, The Bhoys have hit form. Players are returning from injury and International duty respectively, meaning Neil Lennon has a few questions He must be asking himself.
1. Does he stick with the guys who have been doing the business for him lately?
2. Does he throw the fit again Rogne and Majstorovic into the Cup game on Sunday or stick with Mulgrew or Wilson?
3. How will the Midfield dynamic change now that Ki has returned from the Asian cup?
For me over the next few weeks it's a no brainer, since the turn of the year ( barring the draw at Hamilton ) the team has been playing some of the best football Parkhead has seeen in years. The main reason I think is stability in the starting XI, something we didn't have in the first half of the season. This I think can be put down to Neil Lennon finding the right mix of players and formation, I think we've found that right shape now, with 3 midfielders playing narrow and one further forward and wide on the left. Too many times this season and many before we seemed to play a 4-2-4 and were run over in the midddle against teams who packed the midfield. Now going by the last few games we seem solid in the middle and I think that spreads confidence to the defence knowing they are not exposed as much.
With this system as well players in our squad can slot straight in without much fuss. Guys like Ki, Forrest, Juarez, McCourt and Ljunberg are more than able to do a job when called upon.
In terms of the backline when they are all fit I think we should go with Rogne and Big Danny Huneater. Not since Balde, Valgaeren and Mjallby has our centre backs had a good understanding, although regarding this Sunday I would go with Mulgrew and Big Dan (if fit) only because the problems Rogne has had with injury in the past and maybe a good idea to give him more time to recover.
So onto the cup tie at Mordor, I have never given a prediction for an Old Firm game in my life and I'm not going to start now.... All I will say is IF we play the way we can and come out from the start in their faces then we are more than capable of winning.
Hail Hail
1. Does he stick with the guys who have been doing the business for him lately?
2. Does he throw the fit again Rogne and Majstorovic into the Cup game on Sunday or stick with Mulgrew or Wilson?
3. How will the Midfield dynamic change now that Ki has returned from the Asian cup?
For me over the next few weeks it's a no brainer, since the turn of the year ( barring the draw at Hamilton ) the team has been playing some of the best football Parkhead has seeen in years. The main reason I think is stability in the starting XI, something we didn't have in the first half of the season. This I think can be put down to Neil Lennon finding the right mix of players and formation, I think we've found that right shape now, with 3 midfielders playing narrow and one further forward and wide on the left. Too many times this season and many before we seemed to play a 4-2-4 and were run over in the midddle against teams who packed the midfield. Now going by the last few games we seem solid in the middle and I think that spreads confidence to the defence knowing they are not exposed as much.
With this system as well players in our squad can slot straight in without much fuss. Guys like Ki, Forrest, Juarez, McCourt and Ljunberg are more than able to do a job when called upon.
In terms of the backline when they are all fit I think we should go with Rogne and Big Danny Huneater. Not since Balde, Valgaeren and Mjallby has our centre backs had a good understanding, although regarding this Sunday I would go with Mulgrew and Big Dan (if fit) only because the problems Rogne has had with injury in the past and maybe a good idea to give him more time to recover.
So onto the cup tie at Mordor, I have never given a prediction for an Old Firm game in my life and I'm not going to start now.... All I will say is IF we play the way we can and come out from the start in their faces then we are more than capable of winning.
Hail Hail
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