Celtic Banter Archive March 18 2018

18 Mar 2018 21:34:04
The performance today was very flat. We were getting much more joy in the first half because they were committing bodies forward but they became very defensive and hard to break down after the sending off, which was one of the softest I've seen. Put it behind us and move on to the next one. HH.

{Ed007's Note - I still can't see why Kipre was sent off, Kev.}

18 Mar 2018 22:05:47
He was silly and the ref made an asss of it thinking he kicked brown.

{Ed007's Note - I can't see why Brown's getting the blame for it either right enough.}

18 Mar 2018 22:07:12
It spoiled what was an end to end game until that point.

{Ed007's Note - Murderwell camped in for the second half and we just couldn't break them down, at times we spend too much time trying to walk the ball in for my liking when we should be bombarding balls into the opposition's box.}

18 Mar 2018 22:24:10
There were chances for balls to be squared rogic and Sinclair but at the same time carson was good can see why rodgers wanted to sign him.

{Ed007's Note - Sinclair made the wrong choice there, Sammy. Maybe he was trying too hard to get a goal for himself to boost his confidence rather than see the bigger picture.}

18 Mar 2018 23:34:38
Just seen the highlights Scott Brown had a wee dig at Kipre with his arm and Kipre had a wee retaliation a la Beckham, a sort of backheeler, wouldn't have amounted to much but one of the officials seen it,9 times out of ten, it wouldn't have raised an eyebrow,

{Ed007's Note - It's the raised eyebrows we need to keep an eye on.}

18 Mar 2018 22:33:37
Was thinking that myself although I do think Rogic should've squared for dembele as well with correct decisions today dembele could have had a few tap ins.

19 Mar 2018 11:24:23
I was thinking the initial challenge from kipre was a bad one, looked to go right over the ball, but i think his reputation git him the red more than anything else.

19 Mar 2018 13:13:49
i said during the game it was handbags, a bit of big girls blousing by both players and the game shouldn't have even been stopped, its a mans game get on with it its a contact sport, it wasnt a full on boot.

19 Mar 2018 15:31:37
A good referee would have given them a talking to, and told them to shake hands and just get on with the game, .

19 Mar 2018 19:46:17
Red card for the kick out and the ref caught it, it's not the ferocity of the challenge, but the intent to lash out, (intent) .

Broony did not help things with his reaction, but if it was the other way round, then the other player would still be rolling about and broony off.

The ref dammed of he does and dammed if he does not, in all fairness yellow each. ( depends who you support ) .

19 Mar 2018 22:23:36
If You feel Jozo deserved a red consistency on your behalf would mean Kiprie would have to go this week . Similarly if you thought Jozo was unlucky and shouldn't have got red then neither should Kiprie .

20 Mar 2018 16:37:20
Down to the individual ref's interpretation. Personally i thought jozo put his arm up to block but not to inflict.

Again a yellow would have been my shout in both cases, and let the game commence.

Any Ref's out there, or on here, who's know the rules and can clarify.

18 Mar 2018 17:03:55
Evening ED, any idea why musonda never got a run out today? Between a LAN fee and wages d think we're paying Chelsea a considerable sum for a Scottish club yet he can't get off our bench?

{Ed007's Note - I don't know.}

19 Mar 2018 13:14:55
Obviously Brendan doesn’t think he’s good enough, tbh I can’t see him getting in our team, judging on the few times I’ve seen him, strange signing.

19 Mar 2018 21:26:03
A was really looking forward to seeing masunda tearing teams apart. He's very small and light, maybe he's hitting the gym to bulk up a bit before he settles into the team for next season. Hope he makes an impact before then tho cos he looks a right talent.

19 Mar 2018 22:29:21
When Mosunda arrived at Celtic morale was maybe a little low especially among supporters, Mosanda was rushed into match day squad and used in early games, when Roberts came he was held back for some weeks and given an opportunity to train and play with the players . He was better prepared to make his debut .
Hopefully Mosunda will be far more effective when Rodgers brings him back in.

20 Mar 2018 00:34:12
hes being eased in i've heard.

18 Mar 2018 16:39:56
So how many games are left and what's the earliest we can win the league assuming we don't drop anymore points?

18 Mar 2018 17:51:52
Sevco? ;)

18 Mar 2018 18:32:06
It would be awesome if we won it at home to sevco but they haven't announced fixtures for the split yet and they will not let that happen, I wouldn't even be shocked if they made us play them at Ibrokes again.

18 Mar 2018 19:36:45
That'll never happen. There would be a riot.

19 Mar 2018 07:09:22
Thought they confirmed the 22nd April was the sevco game? First game after the split? Play them twice in a week? 🤔🤔.

18 Mar 2018
New image uploaded to the
Celtic Player Sightings page entitled, Aha belter

18 Mar 2018 13:18:44
Can't believe we're having to watch that bomb scare playing in the backline today again.

18 Mar 2018 13:54:00
Strange to finally get Compper back from injury and he sits on the bench for that error strewn wannabe defender Boyata!

19 Mar 2018 00:39:32
When he is cutting the mustard in training he will start. BR's statement about signing for celtic is signing a training contract and he decides if you play. If commper is off the pace still he must still be behind a rusty Boyata. then boyata goes in. Remember he has hardly kicked a ball for a year before joining us. Imo it's money. If boyata is for the off he has to play as far as his transfer value is concerned if the team can carry it - which we can. Who knows.

19 Mar 2018 22:38:39
Boyata was as good as any of our defenders today .
Funny we had another player referred to as " bombscare " Ambrose .
Ambrose is now at Hibs and is regarded by good judges as one of the best centre backs in Scotland, not at Celtic .
Some Celtic fans destroyed Ambrose confidence and it seems they are beginning to do the same to Boyata .
Remember both players have one thing in common ( both centre halves ) .

18 Mar 2018 07:30:55
Morning all from sunny Tenerife, arrived here yesterday and while on the Bus transfer to the hotel my nephew phoned to say Sevco got beat.
Obviously I couldn't stop laughing, but best of all the party next me where raging. One of the guys heard me speaking and said
"I'm no gone oot the night" his wife (could have been his sister) replied " will you straighten your face, am no putting up way this grap, I've had it all week"
Well folks I hope for his sake he stayed in, there where Celtic tops everywhere last night.
A nice wee win today would top off the weekend perfect.
2-0 today, McGregor and Dembelle.

18 Mar 2018 08:05:41
GT10: Have a good holiday mate. we have just been hit with MORE F (in) SNOW. enjoy. now where did i put that snow shovel?

18 Mar 2018 08:18:36
cannot beat it GT. I'm in Tenerife for Hunskleping part 4 in the cup semi so will be taking my seat at the Hoops bar for a celebration in the sun. Enjoy the holiday bud and wear the hoops with pride as there will be hurting zombies everywhere.

18 Mar 2018 01:18:10
Where’s hoops 88 and the guy mick who kept calling the Celtic support loyal. They two were some laugh.