Celtic Banter Archive October 23 2016

23 Oct 2016 20:50:27
Not sure what I prefer - humping them like the first game or breaking their wee hearts with a late goal! They would have celebrated going into extra time as a tactical master show from the bread man so think I will always prefer a late winner! GIRUY!

23 Oct 2016 22:30:12
There's nothing like scoring a late winner against them, there's no feeling like it.
I've not seen the match on TV, but at the ground I couldn't see anything wrong with the goal we had ruled out, it's things like that which puts doubts in your mind and you start to wonder if it's one of those games when everything goes against us.
I thought as the match went on we became more and more dominant, it says a lot for the fitness of the players as we had a tough match on Wednesday whilst they hadn't played for nine days.
I wonder what excuses Warburton will come up with this time, I don't imagine he'd have the good grace to admit that the best team won.

24 Oct 2016 00:36:41
Nothing wrong with the goal at all, Another honest mistake!

24 Oct 2016 12:14:44
There wasn't a reason to disallow the goal. It was clear Eric had eyes only for the ball. On the other hand over the hill, Hill made a couple of attempts to pull Eric away as Hill dived for the ground . I find it hard to believe that Thompson didn't see it as a legitimate goal but disallowed it anyway.

24 Oct 2016 18:58:28
Gerry they would never admit anything of the sort. We know the truth n that's all that matters.

23 Oct 2016 20:03:50
Just watched the Matt Gilks interview, He said and I quote " The 5-1 one was a one off result and there is no gulf between the sides, we out played them at times today". Is he for real? If it wasn't for bad finishing today it could of well been 5 or 10! Whatever makes them sleep better at night I suppose 🤓!

23 Oct 2016 20:17:35
He's the only player fae that mob that should be collecting a wage.

23 Oct 2016 21:05:34
Aye a seen that fae gilks! This is exactly why a love beating this mob and why I used to love beating the old rangers! There arrognance is and always has been astounding! Out played us! Hahahaha!

They really are the gift that keeps on giving honestly! U know uve got them all worried when They're happy to keep the score down to one nil! In the past 2 games we could have easily scored a dozen goals, and they still can't admit the champs are miles ahead!

I for one am loving there pathetic attempts at trying to cling on to the champions coat tails! And how Theyr failing miserably hahaha! Bring on our visit to castle grey skull and giving them a pumpin once again! 😜😜😜😜.

23 Oct 2016 22:03:27
Castle grey skull was where heman stayed the bad guys stayed at skull mountain.

23 Oct 2016 22:38:43
I stand corrected gordo.

24 Oct 2016 08:46:45
Skeletor actually stayed at snake mountain :p.

23 Oct 2016 19:45:34
I agree with warburton that the gap is getting narrower. its because were coming back round to lap them.

23 Oct 2016 21:08:30
A think the gap is narrowing in his estimation BW because he spend a while @ Watford 😂😂👌.

23 Oct 2016 18:13:16
Just back in from the game, thought we were poor in the final third, tho we played against much poorer opposition a better team like st Johnstone would have sneaked it! . Buuuuuut oh ooooo moussa dembele moussa dembele ooooohooooo.

23 Oct 2016 17:49:34
Watched game with one of my Tim pals and we were talking about Griffiths, I know Rodgers says he cannot play both in same team, but my mate and I think wee Leigh should at the very least be getting 30 minutes every match to keep up his match fitness and even to give Moussa a wee break.
On saying that however we have an extremely busy programme comming up until the last game at the crumbledome on Hogmanay, I fully expect Rodgers to utilise more of the squad in games ahead.

23 Oct 2016 19:09:30
I think playing both of them together means you get best out of both players, and the combination of them together is better for the team as a whole rather than playing them individually.

24 Oct 2016 23:57:51
Aindoh, did u watch yesterday's match on the radio?

23 Oct 2016 17:43:48
First of all let me say that we played well never hit top gear but why would we. Look who we were playing . anyway best player on the park for me was Gilks he played a blinder. What was Rogic thinking at his chance. And what about the magic hat. He thinks they a closer to us. What dream world does he live in. We are on a different planet when it comes to football.

23 Oct 2016 17:21:04
The Magic Hat is apparently moving into another line of business that of comedian and clown. On BT he claimed that the gap was narrowing between the two teams. 😂😂😂😂😂. Had to go for a lie down after that revelation.

23 Oct 2016 17:33:27
Think he's telling the Huns that to keep them happy and keep his job.

23 Oct 2016 17:45:31
The funny bit is he is on a 3 year contract so they can't get rid of him without a pay off.

The breadman was totally over hyped as he done worse than Robbie Nielson and on a much larger budget. Nielson got very little recognition.

23 Oct 2016 16:36:31
Excellent performance. Every bit as good as the 5-1. Finishing could have been better but credit to their keeper. Brown was immense. Jozo was superb. Armstrong was great off the bench. What a finish from Moussa! World class goal.

{Ed007's Note - Has Armstrong bulked up a good bit or were my eyes playing tricks on me? I was delighted to see him get on and play so well, now hopefully he can get a run in the team beside Brown rather than Bitton.}

23 Oct 2016 17:05:19
I thought that too. He brought so much energy to the team. I think he'll get a start midweek.

23 Oct 2016 17:06:28
Armstrong definitely looks like he's been in the gym.
I would have him over biton any day.
Can't stand how biton pulls out of a challenge.

23 Oct 2016 17:08:28
My only gripe today and it is a minor one. Thought Roberts should have came on as Forrest was not having much joy today as he was denied space.

Other than that I thought we dominated the match. Brown was immense.

23 Oct 2016 16:46:21
Was going to say has Armstrong been on the steroids.

{Ed007's Note - He definitely looked bigger to me.}

23 Oct 2016 16:47:58
He had a decent game when he came on, could be proven wrong about us buying him. Bitton definitely needs to be challenged.

23 Oct 2016 16:50:47
Now it's over I can look back and see how easy it was, although during the game I wasn't enjoying it as much. It looked like one of them days where they were going to snatch a goal. Having said that it was impressive how strong we looked at the end considering we had a really hard game on Wednesday while they rested up. I thought brown was superb today, even taking the booking to tell Thompson what he thought of his performance. Armstrong looked really good as been already said. Forrest and Biton are not doing enough at the minute . Don't know what game the magic man was watching if he thinks they r getting near us .

23 Oct 2016 16:51:27
Couldn't agree more ed biton looks unfit and uninterested. Also think as soon as griffiths came on we made a load more chances as he linked up really with with dembele.

{Ed007's Note - I've stuck up for Bitton because I think he is technically a good player and the way he can slow play down and keep the ball is important in Europe at times but his recent form has been really poor.}

23 Oct 2016 17:22:22
I was very happy when we signed him and although he started with a bang, he lost his way a bit after the transition to a huge club and was he was also continually played out of position, which didn't help.
At present we are as good as a man short, when Bitton plays and I think Armstrong will get better playing and learning alongside Brown.

23 Oct 2016 17:26:54
Guys I am clinging to hope that some club will pay us for both Forrest and Biton and we can reinvest money into better players.
As for today, although we dominated, and all they wanted was to keep score down, I thought we were a little off thepace, especially Sinclair. First half the chances he and Rogic missed made game harder than it should have been.

23 Oct 2016 17:27:31
Got to agree on Bitton, he is becoming a weak link for us. Seems to be very pedestrian in the big games and shirks the challenge. I also thought that Forrest had tried all he could and introducing Patrick Roberts with 15 to go may have produced more chances. Apart from that, a good all round performance against a team probably no better than St Johnstone or Inverness Caley. Bring on the sheep for our first of the treble!

{Ed007's Note - The only way we would have lost today was if it had went to penalties and it's a lottery. TRIFC offered absolutely nothing as an attacking threat and as you say, Rab, they're no better than an ICT. They set up not to get pumped again, it's as simple as that but we dominated the game for long spells and if the Sviatchenko goal had been given - or any the earlier chances went in - we'd have went on and won the match quite comfortably.}

23 Oct 2016 17:28:17
Think it's got to be between Armstrong n Henderson to take up that position in front of biton, on today's display u would think Armstrong will get the nod. He's a good player full of energy n certainly took the ball n was positive with it. Longer term Armstrong n Henderson central for me would be a good midfield.
Good result n performance, although again we could have pressed a bit more at times although over the context of the game it wasn't much n we controlled the game as I'd expect against that new team.
Brown, dominant n pressed well n was good on the ball, felt rogic was unlucky to come off n said on the rumours page Roberts should have come on 4 Forrest but other than that I couldn't n wouldn't complain. A semi final won with the final against the sheep who I feel we will be too much for on the day. All in all a good days work, sevco put in their place again.
Hail hail.

23 Oct 2016 18:03:06
At half time hartson hit the nail on the head when he said "only one team are trying to win this game"

And that team won!

{Ed007's Note - I missed him saying that but there's no arguing against his point.}

23 Oct 2016 18:03:14
Time for someone else to have a run in the team over Bitton. Will only make him a better player losing his place and having to work hard to get it back. The game changed when Armstrong came on he looked a unit and had tonnes of pace about him. Just needs to work on his finishing still.

23 Oct 2016 19:14:01
What about Christie?

23 Oct 2016 19:44:42
am i the only one that thinks sinclair should have been subbed, that's the last two games he has'nt turned up.

23 Oct 2016 16:28:15
Damn Stuart mcall talks total bollocks doesn't he.

24 Oct 2016 15:48:13
He does, he was trying to say a good window would sort them out.

23 Oct 2016 16:22:59
I could not make the game today and now the game is over how many times is Craig Thompson going to get away with HONEST mistakes? In Celtic v The Rangers games against Celtic.

23 Oct 2016 16:29:12
He is absolutely shocking. It's getting silly now.

23 Oct 2016 16:40:08
He will get away with it as long as it's tolerated. There is more than enough video evidence to prove he is incompetent, biased, dishonest, corrupt - or all four. Celtic should protest - but they never have and probably never will.

23 Oct 2016 16:59:41
I really think the league should import some refs up from the prem to do the old firm games. I appreciate it isn't allowed but realistically why not. I'm sure they would be keen to ref it. There was a lot of pressure on the ref in the Liverpool Man U game as he was born near Manchester. Scotland is too biased a country and two small to get it officiated unbiasedely as even though they wouldn't admit it most refs would have allegiances one way or another.

24 Oct 2016 15:49:51
The big problem in Scotland is that recommendation from the Masons helps with promotion.

23 Oct 2016 13:25:45
Shame Griffiths and Roberts not starting as I thought we needed freshening up and although I can understand sticking with Dembele after his hat-trick at Celtic Park, I feel Griffiths is burting to play and Forrest has faded recently and Bitton does absolutely nothing!

23 Oct 2016 13:42:02
Totally agree mate. Forrest has faded a wee bit and wee paddy looked fresh and hungry on Wednesday. As for Bitton - he's been poor but I'm not convinced we have anyone to step in - Armstrong maybe?

23 Oct 2016 15:05:32
Roberts looked up for it through the week and the park would suit him. Forrest has been disapointing lately (but its good we are now expecting him to challenge) . Sinclair seemed a bit off too: perhaps we're a little predictable on the flanks still.

23 Oct 2016 11:00:05
I think everyone is buying into the bull being spouted in certain media outlets, and by dellusional zombies. What has changed since we chinned them 5-1 to make anyone think it is going to be anything other than a win today?

A couple of poor Champions League results against a world class Barcelona team and a very well organised and savvy German side and all of a sudden we are cannon fodder? I don't buy it.

The gulf is still as large as Joey Barton's gambling debts. We are head and shoulders above any other team in the Country. Come the final whistle they will crawl back into their crypt.

23 Oct 2016 12:11:36
Jeremy could to hear from you again, how is your betting going, still in profit I hope.
Yes I said in an earlier post the paper typewriter loyal have to say what they say to protect their readership, although it is patently not working as the DR circulation has plummeted in recent months as fewer people buy their dribble.

23 Oct 2016 14:12:19
I'm good mate. Hope you are well also. Looking forward to the game and putting any notion of us struttering or struggling to bed.

As far as the punting goes I lie low this time of year. I don't have the same interest or luck in the flat season. I generally save it to the jump season.

Enjoy the game mate. Can see this being another duck shoot.

23 Oct 2016 10:20:53
Had a ticket for the game today but gave it to my nephew as the Mrs is now 8 days overdue with the baby. Have went to load dc sports on my firestick and its not working what other sites do you guys use? 2-0 today is my prediction hail hail.

23 Oct 2016 10:48:15
Kerzo 1888 can you not take the wife to the game and if something happens leave early? Just trying to be helpful brother and find a solution to an obvious dilemma 🍀.

23 Oct 2016 11:07:24
taking a heavily pregnant woman to the old firm semi final is an obvious solution lol your off your nut.

23 Oct 2016 11:56:29
a hot curry and a good pumping should get the kid out Kerzo pal, worked for my missus, said she preffered the curry tho tbh lol.

23 Oct 2016 12:11:26
Kerzo wish you and the Mrs all the best. I don't think dc sports will run on a firestick but sportsdevil will be your best bet. There's been quite a few updates to it as past while so make sure you have the most up to date

Would also suggest getting a good box. Will run a lot more smoother without buffering.

23 Oct 2016 11:51:09
Kerzo: 1st hope all goes well for you and your wife with the new baby.

This is the site I use all the time

goo.gl/IpOgyY

HH.

23 Oct 2016 12:36:19
Bhoywonder: Have a bit of class mate, only 1 pumping in town today and that's the manky mob across the road getting it again in the derriere.

HH.

23 Oct 2016 13:43:13
really cprs?, i'm giving tips on how to induce labour and your talking about pumping huns in the arse and its me that needs a bit of class?, ok mate.

23 Oct 2016 15:06:38
Bhoywonder I'll give that a go tonight curry that is lol, Kieran bhoy what box would you suggest bud? Thanks for all the best wishes bhoys another wee Tim on the way any day now I'll keep you posted. Hail hail.

24 Oct 2016 11:12:09
I got a t8 plus box a good while ago and it streams perfectly but I'm sure there are new ones out now mate

Shop about as the prices vary a lot off different sites. Upgraded to an Nvidia shield few weeks ago and if can get a cheap one that's the best there is imo.

23 Oct 2016 02:26:28
Whats yor realistic predictions for today i'm thinkin its going to be a helluva lot closer altho i hope i'm wrong and we pummel them AGAIN i m on a boat in qatar and stayin up alld ay after my nightshift to try n catch updates online, it will be torture but i'd settle for a replay of last time i had to endure this offshore and thatw as a joe ledley header that sealed us the win, as long as we score 1 more than them i'm happy . Enjoy your day troops Hail Hail.

23 Oct 2016 07:37:32
wishful thinking, but I've just put £25 on Celtic to win by more than 3 goals at 6/ 1.

23 Oct 2016 08:21:43
It will depend on how much Wednesday's game took out of the players and how dodgy Thompson is today. I'm guessing he will still be fuming over Sutton's remarks and will see today as an opportunity to exact revenge.

Despite that I would say we are still favourites. If we do win today I doubt it will be by many.

23 Oct 2016 08:35:44
I don't think he will play Kolo today. He is backing the player in public but BR will not be happy about the performance on Wednesday. We will lose at least 1 goal as we always do, but very confident of a 3-1. Also confident of a Rangers sending off and a penalty to Rangers. 3-1 no real problems.

23 Oct 2016 09:00:32
Brown injuryed for todays game as came up on sky sports fgs not good news for rangers lol.

23 Oct 2016 10:25:27
Shankhill Road thanks for the update on Broony. Can you tell me is Joey the Budgie Barton playing or did he surrender (I know you'll hate that word) and voluntarily extend his club suspension to avoid playing Celtic twice (today and at Hogmanay) while still picking up £20,000 a week you can't afford for sitting on his arse?

23 Oct 2016 00:42:39
I'm at my brother-in-law's wedding tomorrow so I won't be able to see the game live, but will be checking regularly to see how we are getting on. Have to say I am hugely confident of another comfortable win. I really hope we go with Dembele and Griffiths up front because their defence will have no answer to them: Sinclair and Forrest/ Roberts (I'd go with Roberts personally) and I hope Brown and either Rogic or Armstrong in centre midfield. The defence more or less picks itself apart from the centre back pairing, but I think any two of the three that are likely to be chosen will handle anything thrown at them (which I doubt will be much! ) . As is so often the case in these games, I think their only danger men are the officials. Here's hoping they don't do too much that so blatantly cheating, and I think we are home and hosed. Good luck buoys.

23 Oct 2016 08:09:37
Would be hugely surprised if BR ever starts a game with 2 upfront I think in all the years he's been a manager he could count on his hands the amount of times he's played 2 up top.

{Ed001's Note - 13/14 season, most of the games Liverpool played Sturridge and Suarez up front. At least 20 games from what I can remember.}

23 Oct 2016 09:35:47
Your right Ed and that was the season he nearly won the league. BR wrote something about not having the physical players to play a 4-4-2? What difference does that make? I wouldn't have thought Suarez and Sturrage are too physical so is he talking about midfield?

{Ed001's Note - he means the whole team, they have to be in the face of the opposition chasing around putting them under pressure. If they are not physically capable of that, then the team suffers. Look at Leicester, losing Kante alone has weakened their team to a massive extent.}

23 Oct 2016 11:35:48
Cheers ed I always thought BR favoured playing with the lone striker! Shows you what I know! Either way we have 2 very good strikers capable of playing the lone striker.

{Ed001's Note - he does prefer one up front, but he is not averse to playing 2 when it suits the team.}