By James Dailey Now that Celtic have earned 9 in a row, it is time to look forward to securing 10. The overwhelming consensus I hear and read with regards to this past season’s campaign is that we ran away with the league, that Steven Gerrard is overrated and perhaps lucky to keep his job. … [continue reading]
The Rangers
Celtic Skywalker
By James Dailey I have a 13-year old son and he is in that awkward period as he ascends out of childhood into adolescence and young adulthood. I joke with him that it is time to put his “big boy pants” on when he does not like the reality of increased responsibility as he grows … [continue reading]
Integral Jullien Leads The Way
Despite defeat to The Rangers, Jullien again stepped up in a big game. There was really no contest for Bhoy of the Match. He wasn’t faultless of course, and with 2 defensive errors, he contributed to the 9 Celtic racked up to apply pressure on themselves. Jullien was successful with 15 challenges and interceptions, which … [continue reading]
Shape And Recoveries Key To Celtic Loss
Nine in a row is on a knife edge for Celtic as their winning streak was bent out of shape after a tense home encounter with nearest challengers The Rangers. In truth a scrappy, mistake strewn game was very even and had Celtic applied the pressure by taking the lead from Christie’s penalty, the outcome … [continue reading]
Forster the X Factor
There has rarely been such a clear cut Bhoy of the Match as that performed by Forster to help win X in a row for Celtic at Hampden in the League Cup Final. Indeed, it is difficult to remember the last time a goalkeeper made 8 saves to keep a clean sheet and win such … [continue reading]
Does Rule 200 Highlight Scottish Referee Subversion?
The latest Disciplinary Rule 200 usage saw Flanagan of The Rangers cited for an incident in the Derby last Sunday. The latest in a line of furious Ibrox sourced statements lamented this fact and brought into focus wider questions about retrospective discipline applied to SPFL matches. As Celtic have been impacted by Rule 200 more … [continue reading]
Under Committed and Out Played
Over the course of doing this site there have been many victories to report. But I must be balanced and fair when performances are poor and say it like it is. So it is with the last match. Not a happy one. Much grumpiness ahead. Excuses Let’s get the excuses out the way first: It … [continue reading]
May the Derby Commence
Another Glasgow Derby provides the runway to a potential Treble-Treble. With 8 in a row secured, the pressure for points is alleviated but the pressure to perform will be utmost in the minds of those hoping to appear at Hampden. The matches between the two this season have all been 1 goal affairs in favour … [continue reading]
Derby Bhoy Of The Match
Celtic were hampered by players not fully fit in the recent derby. However, there were still some notable performances. Here are the top 5. Firstly, kudos to big game hunter Brown who has the metaphorical heads of Morelos, Kent and Halliday on his wall. But he does not make the top 5! Any unfamiliar terms … [continue reading]
Injury And Ill Discipline Can’t Stop The L8 Show
Celtic were utterly dominant in the derby for 63 minutes before a sucker punch goal, injuries and disruption to shape stemmed the impetus. But yet another late goal sealed the victory, sparking further ill-discipline from the visitors. Control Lennon had made a surprising move replacing Sinclair with Hayes on the left. Ntcham started for the … [continue reading]