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20 Apr 2024 16:06:19
Not recommended for auld fogeys like me with high blood pressure and other West of Scotland health issues. However, to have won that semi-final after probably our worst all-round performance in several weeks was real testament to determination, guile and bottle against an opponent that were much better than their league position and gave us a real fright.
Too many Celts not at it today - strangely in the perfect conditions - but so many mistakes, poor passes and mis-control all over the pitch. Hard to explain the dip in form, although they do say semi-finals are always cagey and nervy games.
Possibly CCV's worst game this season, although Scales missed some headers as well and whenever we did get our act together, we couldn't finish them off and let them in.
Hoping that's it out of our system as we (and they) Celtic can play much better. Big mention to James Forrest and (eventually) Joe Hart who seemed to totally enjoy himself, even when I was reaching for ma inhaler and ma short glass. Well done Celtic on another Cup Final, retaining BR's record and hopefully saving your best form for the run-in. H H.
1.) 20 Apr 2024 17:03:03
How was that a testament to anything. We were utter pish and should have been beaten. The absolute luck of a penalty shootout went our way but in no way did we earn that win. We were lazy and technically all over the shop. I live for the green and white but fucks sake mate.
2.) 20 Apr 2024 17:48:49
I agree we were atrocious Gerry mate; and I never celebrated at the end of the game but although relieved we managed it somehow. My reference to determination and bottle referred only to the pressure of penalty kicks when apart from Hart every Celt scored their PK. Because I can remember back to watching Dixie Deans hit the moon with his and us losing several penalty-shootout's over the decades.
08 Apr 2024 09:23:31
I'm still bitter about the way the game was altered and manipulated by officials (corrupt, inept or otherwise) . I said yesterday I was still optimistic, although realistically, I have seen Celtic drop too many points against top half teams all season (VAR assisted or not) . Yesterday, we let slip a lead twice and conceded three goals in a half in the process. When was the last time we did that?
It's possible Celtic need to win every game we play and with injuries clearing up, that should be a factor; but the way the whole season has panned out I'm hoping rather than expecting us to finish the job - all things considered.
1.) 08 Apr 2024 10:29:07
I think the soft bookings we were given in the first half contributed to the result also it made Celtic players more cautious Beaton IMO knew what he was doing in that respect. As for the penalty that was a joke. The missile throwing YET AGAIN is something CELTIC should be going to the SFA with and demanding protection for fans and Employees of the club. And future guarantees for no more if they can't garentee close the areas that it comes from until they can get their house in order.
2.) 08 Apr 2024 11:05:05
Johnstone definitely gets the ball first and the big lassie falks over for the umpteenth time yet to get a yellow.
3.) 08 Apr 2024 11:32:24
All too familiar and the authorities do zilch are rhey going to wait till someone gets seriously hurt.
4.) 08 Apr 2024 16:55:31
Vars role in there pen should be to spot the touch on ball by Johnstone and not to advise contact so a pen, if anything only thing that was incorrect was the silva yellow as there was definitely contact, but he should have at that point already been on a yellow for diving.
07 Apr 2024 14:24:39
Although I was delighted with our first half performance and how dominant we were and 2 goals should have been at least doubled. The game was molded by a predictably biased referee and his lodge buddy in VAR. However, it's not only the big decisions - as we got a couple ourselves, but the constant stream of non-free kicks awarded for opponents falling down or feigning injury. While fouls on Celtic players are 'played-on' to the opponents advantage.
This unfortunately happens in every game as does the farcical imbalance of yellow cards like today.
This will continue as long as Celtic allow it and will cost us in the end one way or another.
The same thing could happen again at Celtic Park, so today was a chance lost to establish daylight. You can be sure they will get plenty more assists in the run-in, but we cannot lose focus or faith.
1.) 07 Apr 2024 14:35:35
Got to say the celebrations and lap of honour at the end are comical. Win our remaining games and we win the title. Scottish refereeing is at a all time low, and will once again be swept under the carpet along with the normal party songs and missiles been thrown at the Celtic dug out.
2.) 07 Apr 2024 15:12:16
I thought exactly the same Jamie, the celebrated like the won the treble.
3.) 07 Apr 2024 16:05:36
I did laugh, jumping on each other a backs and hi fives as if they'd just won a cup.
25 Mar 2024 07:49:17
Throughout this season thee have been times when we seem to be lose a bit of form and momentum after scheduled breaks or interruptions. On the other hand this latest break may have given recovery time to injured players.
I'm hoping the latter prevails.
1.) 26 Mar 2024 08:09:14
The run up to the winter break was probably the most momentum we've had this season and it really came at the worst time.
28 Apr 2024 14:14:09
Forrest deserves to start and I hope the midfield and defense perform better than last week. In fact, the whole team/ squad need to be at their best from now on.
11 Apr 2024 10:41:36
Although Joe Hart has his critics, he will be one of the hardest players we have had to replace in a long time.
His experience and ability has allowed us to keep possession, playing with the ball on the deck from back to front since he arrived and I know some of the penalty box passing can give you the fear at times, but you just had to look at Butland last weekend with the ball at his feet to appreciate what we have.
07 Apr 2024 11:05:26
Obviously Cal-Mac's presence and experience is a big loss for us and a huge lift for them. It's up to the rest to step-up and compete.
28 Apr 2024 18:19:05
I originally thought BR was at fault for changing a winning system and altering formation and tactics, but I think the players have to take a lot of responsibility for the predictability and tempo of our play. None of the wingers attack the full-back enough and get to the bye line to cut the ball back and we try to play through packed defenses far too much without the control and composure required. Quite frankly, far too many opt for passing the buck sideways or backwards because we don't have enough decent passers or crossers of a ball in this squad and that's criminal for a Celtic side.
28 Apr 2024 17:36:26
There's definitely a form and fitness issue with some of them.
Cal-Mac is clearly not fit or able to perform anywhere near what Celtic needs. BR has to put sentiment aside and play Tomoki, who is more than capable. As far as form goes, I think this is a more serious issue. We have not seen MOR play well since the transfer speculation in January. Kyogo has slipped from a consistent goal threat to a bit-part fraction of the last 2 seasons. The return of Hatate was anticipated as a perfectly timed asset in the run-in, but is struggling to assert himself, either through lack of fitness or confidence and like McGregor lost possession far too often.
The defense has struggled to keep a clean sheet, looking as vulnerable from set plays as I've seen all season.
The plus points are we won another game and maintained our lead and we have three home games where the support should play a huge part and the form of James Forrest is making the difference these days. I mentioned on the live chat that this must be one of the smallest and softest Celtic sides, in comparison to almost every SPL opponent and although we have had small built players down the years, many of them had big hearts and a big presence to match.
We need a lot more endeavor, grit and composure in the coming weeks, but we are in the driving seat and need to go up the gears.
28 Apr 2024 12:41:31
There's no doubt the referee and VAR appointments have sent out a statement of intent but I have no idea if Celtic had any influence in that decision and if they did why the compromise to allow a suspected wrong-doer to try and influence as many games as he could.
Celtic would be crazy to agree to this.
27 Apr 2024 14:23:54
This is where the manager and players have to stand up and be counted-on. The top five opponents will be a stern enough test, but we also have the biased SFA contingent to defeat along the way, plus any other KO manipulating that SLY throw into the mix.
26 Apr 2024 15:25:08
The players have to approach EVERY remaining game with passion and desire and maintain concentration and focus for 90 or 98 minutes whatever the case may be. No matter the opponent, the officials or the venue. The manager and most of the players have been there before.