Celtic vs Ajax – Ronny Should Stay
And it all started so well! As it also did in Amsterdam and at home against Fenerbache but somehow we knew we’d lose the obligatory two goals in Europe! To be honest McGregor’s name in the starting line-up didn’t excite me at all but that changed after three minutes when he scored an excellent goal […]
[WATCH] Celtic Goals vs Ross County
Celtic got back to winning ways yesterday with a comprehensive win over Ross County in the highlands. An opening goal from a resurgent Tom Rogic, brace by the ever dangerous Leigh Griffiths and a great header by midfielder Nir Bitton sealed all three points for the Scottish Champions. Here are the goals. Get your Christmas […]
Ronny on the Ropes – Molde Put Manager in Tough Spot
I feel like I’ve written the same report for so many of our European games over the last couple of seasons. Shocking defending, little evidence of fight and being outplayed by a team that is pretty mediocre by European standards. Molde, Maribor and Malmo are all teams that you would struggle to describe as even […]
Ambrose Start Likely as Molde Come to Town
Ronny Deila told the media yesterday that Jozo Simunovic is a big doubt for tonight’s crunch tie against Molde. This means there is a very real possibility Ronny will have to reshuffle his back 4 out of necessity and not for the first time. With Boyata certain to start tonight that leaves him needing a centre back […]
Shambolic, Disorganised and Lacking in Confidence
Where do you start with this performance? It all started brightly enough with Celtic having good possession, getting some good crosses into the box and creating a couple of half chances but then the roof caved in. A simple misplaced pass by Boyata and 5 seconds later we were a goal down. Despite all the […]
Molde vs Celtic – The Europa Rundown
Celtic have been in good form of late, going unbeaten in their last 7 (W4 D3 L0). As for Molde, they have won just 2 of their last 5 games in all competitions (W2 D1 L2) and may struggle despite having the home advantage. They did however, beat Fenerbahce away from home and pick up […]
Hamilton vs Celtic – Team News
Celtic look to close the gap on Aberdeen this afternoon at New Douglas Park. Here is the starting XI for todays 12:30pm Kick off. Gordon; Janko, Boyata, Blackett, Izaguirre; Brown, Bitton; Commons, Rogic, Forrest; Griffiths Rogic back into the fold after beind dropped to the bench on Thursday. Blackett comes in for a suspended Ambrose. […]
Celtic vs Fenerbahçe Verdict
Rarely has Brian Clough’s adage that goals change games been as evident as it was tonight. After a hesitant start Celtic had put in an excellent first half performance. We were comfortable on the ball, winning the midfield battle and looking solid in defence. It was noticeable that many of the Fenerbahçe’s attacks in the […]
Celtic vs Hearts – Stats Grim Reading For Jambos
It is the return of the top flight Celtic vs Hearts fixture since they came out of administration and admirably won the Championship last season on a manageable budget. They are now back in the big time and after a great start they have fell away. Leigh Griffiths will return after missing the Scottish League […]
Celtic vs Dundee – Focus is the Key
You have to go all the way back to May 2001 for the last time Celtic were beaten by Dundee. That day the away side ran out 2-0 winners against the Hoops. Since then Celtic have dominated the fixture and on their last visit to Celtic Park they were thumped a resounding 5-0. Celtic manager […]
Anything But Gutless in Amsterdam
Our performance just over three weeks ago provoked the ‘Gutless in Malmö’ banner from the GB. Well, I don’t know what they’ve got planned (if anything) for Sunday but certainly we can’t accuse this team of being gutless tonight; and this became more evident as the game went on and we were playing with 10 […]
Aberdeen vs Celtic – Much More Than Three Points at Stake
Some may disagree but Celtic’s visit to Pittodrie on Saturday is a massive game. Celtic are currently top of the league by a single point having played one game more than the Dons who have had a 100% start to their season. Not only have Aberdeen won their first five games but they have done […]
Celtic vs Malmö : Match Report
As a famous fellow Govan man once said…..Football?! Bloody Hell!! It’s a game that can bring great highs (eg Guidetti’s last minute equaliser against Inter) or great lows like Berget’s 95th minute goal tonight. In February we all bounced out of the stadium after drawing a game 3-3 and tonight we were deflated after winning […]
[WATCH] Nir Bitton Wonder Strike
Celtic may not have got all three points at Kilmarnock but last night belonged to this man and his wonder strike. Nir doesn’t score many but when he does it’s usually something to behold. Here is his cracker against Killie. The midfielder came in from the Celtic fringes last season to become a pivotal player […]
Can Celtic Make it 3 in a Row?
CELTIC head to Kilmarnock tonight looking to keep their 100% start to the season intact. Not only have they won their first two games but they’ve done so whilst keeping a clean sheet. They will be hoping to continue that trend tonight as they line up against the Rugby Park men. Expect a few more […]
Partick Thistle vs Celtic Preview
CELTIC have injury concerns ahead of today’s match over Scott Brown and Leigh Griffiths, who would be favourite to replace the suspended Nadir Ciftci. Stefan Scepovic is on standby in case Leigh doesn’t make it – The Serb is running out of chances to impress in a Celtic jersey so today might be his day. […]
The Night Larsson and Co Ran Riot in Amsterdam
It was on this day in 2001, Celtic defeated AFC Ajax 3-1, in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League thanks to goals from Bobby Petta, Didier Agathe & Chris Sutton. For me that game was the first time I really remember Celtic stating their intent on a European stage. I was born […]
Mature and Controlled Celtic Book Play-Off Place
When I left Parkhead a week ago I was confident that we could get a result tonight but, in the last week, thoughts of Benfica (Gary Caldwell), Karagandy, Warsaw and even Neuchatel Xamax came to haunt me! So by the time kick off arrived I was in a high state of nerves. These had, of […]
Here We Go 5 In A Row
Celtic got their 2015/2016 SPFL season off today with a win at paradise against Ross County. For the fourth season in a row Celtic unfurled their champions flag in front of a packed Celtic Park. Kieran Tierney was promoted from the development squad to slot in for the suspended Izzy at left back. Leigh Griffiths […]
Match Report – Celtic Find a Way to Win
Celtic 1 Qarabag 0 Boyata (82) Phew!!!! We were deep into squeaky bum time when Boyata powered in the winner to give us a deserved lead to take to Azerbaijan next week. This was not a vintage or exciting performance from the bhoys tonight but, at this stage, it’s all […]