02/06/2023 : CELTIC V INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE (SCOTTISH CUP FINAL) SATURDAY, 3rd JUNE 2023
“We've worked really really hard to get ourselves in this position and for me to let my mind wander about anything else other than getting our team prepared for a big day on Saturday, it's just not who I am.”
CELTIC V INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE , SCOTTISH CUP FINAL, SATURDAY, 3rd JUNE - KICK-OFF @ 18:30
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Big Ange’s words when asked about the forthcoming Scottish Cup Final will ring clear as the final preparations are made for tomorrow. Celtic should have a full squad available, with the exception of Cameron Carter-Vickers. Player of the Year Kyogo will be assessed once more today, and others had already made a stake for their place in the 5-0 thrashing of Aberdeen.
Inverness will be hoping for a miracle, while Celtic will be hoping that that they get a better referee than on the occasion of ICTs cup run in 2015. The win will see the domestic treble and Celtic fully re-establishing their dominance ahead of a summer where Ange will look to push of with European ambition. There’s another cup final being played by some northern English teams beforehand, so best to get a seat early around 18:00.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE , SCOTTISH CUP FINAL, SATURDAY, 3rd JUNE - KICK-OFF @ 18:30
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Big Ange’s words when asked about the forthcoming Scottish Cup Final will ring clear as the final preparations are made for tomorrow. Celtic should have a full squad available, with the exception of Cameron Carter-Vickers. Player of the Year Kyogo will be assessed once more today, and others had already made a stake for their place in the 5-0 thrashing of Aberdeen.
Inverness will be hoping for a miracle, while Celtic will be hoping that that they get a better referee than on the occasion of ICTs cup run in 2015. The win will see the domestic treble and Celtic fully re-establishing their dominance ahead of a summer where Ange will look to push of with European ambition. There’s another cup final being played by some northern English teams beforehand, so best to get a seat early around 18:00.
Hail! Hail!
David
30/04/2023 : RANGERS V CELTIC (SCOTTISH CUP SEMI-FINALS) SUNDAY, 30th APRIL 2023
Game on!
RANGERS V CELTIC , SCOTTISH CUP FINAL, SUNDAY, 30th APRIL - KICK-OFF @ 14:30
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We’re at Hampden, or at least some of the club will be, with the rest warmly welcomed at De Valera’s for the semi final of the Scottish Cup, as Celtic loom to move one step closer to a domestic treble. Our opponents have tried a few different approaches to challenge Ange’s Bhoys, but manage Michael Beale has admitted that Kyogo is the best player in the league. Unsurprising given that he has scored more goals in three games than Morelos in six seasons.
It’s uncertain if the trio of Liel Abada, Reo Hatate and Jota will be fit enough to return, but in the interim others have stepped in to cement their place in the team and may have to settle for a place on the bench. With a full squad to choose from, Ange will be hoping for a better performance than the nervy league match earlier in the month. Here we go again!
Hail! Hail!
David
RANGERS V CELTIC , SCOTTISH CUP FINAL, SUNDAY, 30th APRIL - KICK-OFF @ 14:30
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We’re at Hampden, or at least some of the club will be, with the rest warmly welcomed at De Valera’s for the semi final of the Scottish Cup, as Celtic loom to move one step closer to a domestic treble. Our opponents have tried a few different approaches to challenge Ange’s Bhoys, but manage Michael Beale has admitted that Kyogo is the best player in the league. Unsurprising given that he has scored more goals in three games than Morelos in six seasons.
It’s uncertain if the trio of Liel Abada, Reo Hatate and Jota will be fit enough to return, but in the interim others have stepped in to cement their place in the team and may have to settle for a place on the bench. With a full squad to choose from, Ange will be hoping for a better performance than the nervy league match earlier in the month. Here we go again!
Hail! Hail!
David
08/04/2023 : CELTIC V RANGERS (SPFL) SATURDAY, 8th APRIL 2023
Best behaved away crowd this derby will have ever seen …
CELTIC V RANGERS , SPFL, SATURDAY, 8th APRIL - KICK-OFF @ 13:30
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Celtic will be at home for one of the most interesting matches of the season. Their newest Glasgow rivals travel to Celtic Park without fans, to face a side they failed to lay a glove on in the League Cup. Paul Lambert has described Ange Postecoglou’s team as ‘a juggernaut’ and the Celtic boss will look for a similar nerveless approach with the backing of the full crowd in what is a ‘six pointer’ with the Ibrox side second in the league. Reo Hatate will miss out again, and James Forrest and Liel Abada also look unlikely, but Aaron Mooy is the one other usual starter fit to play.
Rangers are missing a few, but will have Raskin, Cantwell and Tillman available in midfield, and Borna Barisic available to slip into Jota’s pocket. Full steam ahead!
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V RANGERS , SPFL, SATURDAY, 8th APRIL - KICK-OFF @ 13:30
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Celtic will be at home for one of the most interesting matches of the season. Their newest Glasgow rivals travel to Celtic Park without fans, to face a side they failed to lay a glove on in the League Cup. Paul Lambert has described Ange Postecoglou’s team as ‘a juggernaut’ and the Celtic boss will look for a similar nerveless approach with the backing of the full crowd in what is a ‘six pointer’ with the Ibrox side second in the league. Reo Hatate will miss out again, and James Forrest and Liel Abada also look unlikely, but Aaron Mooy is the one other usual starter fit to play.
Rangers are missing a few, but will have Raskin, Cantwell and Tillman available in midfield, and Borna Barisic available to slip into Jota’s pocket. Full steam ahead!
Hail! Hail!
David
25/02/2023 : CELTIC V RANGERS (SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP) SUNDAY, 26th FEBRUARY 2023
Nobody in Glasgow wants to come second…
CELTIC V RANGERS , SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP, SUNDAY, 26th FEBRUARY - KICK-OFF @ 16:00
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These were the words of current The Rangers manager Michael Beale, who obviously didn’t canvas the opinion of older Glasgow-based teams like Partick Thistle or Queen’s Park, or consider other connotations. The final sees the Bhoys take on one their rivals from across the city, as they look to retain the trophy they won last season. Ange Postecoglou has seen improved fitness and form recently, with goals coming from across the team, and the squad stronger than ever and pushing his first team picks. Doubts look to be misplaced over Kyogo, who appeared as a substitute in our last game, and Aaron Mooy has made progress in returning from injury. The squad overall has cover in every position, so the game will be about performance.
Some injury doubts amongst the opposition, but Ange will concentrate on the shape and approach to enable the Bhoys to gain his 3rd trophy as manager.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V RANGERS , SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP, SUNDAY, 26th FEBRUARY - KICK-OFF @ 16:00
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These were the words of current The Rangers manager Michael Beale, who obviously didn’t canvas the opinion of older Glasgow-based teams like Partick Thistle or Queen’s Park, or consider other connotations. The final sees the Bhoys take on one their rivals from across the city, as they look to retain the trophy they won last season. Ange Postecoglou has seen improved fitness and form recently, with goals coming from across the team, and the squad stronger than ever and pushing his first team picks. Doubts look to be misplaced over Kyogo, who appeared as a substitute in our last game, and Aaron Mooy has made progress in returning from injury. The squad overall has cover in every position, so the game will be about performance.
Some injury doubts amongst the opposition, but Ange will concentrate on the shape and approach to enable the Bhoys to gain his 3rd trophy as manager.
Hail! Hail!
David
11/02/2023 : CELTIC V ST MIRREN (SCOTTISH CUP FIFTH ROUND) SATURDAY, 11th FEBRUARY 2023
Knockout time…
CELTIC V ST MIRREN , SCOTTISH CUP FIFTH ROUND, SATURDAY, 11th FEBRUARY - KICK-OFF @ 18:30
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We’re looking to move onwards in the cup, and into the quarter finals. The Bhoys are in great form, and particularly with strong showings from Jota, Mooy and Kyogo in recent weeks have seen us able to break down defences. New striker Oh is looking for more game time and also to get in about the goals, in a week where we bid a fond farewell to GG, and wish the best of luck to ‘Gucci’ Ideguchi. Nearly a full squad to choose from for Ange, with even fringe squad members pushing in.
We’ll remember that St Mirren were the last team to win at Celtic Park, but expect a similar game plan that has seen plenty of good football, and some stunning goals. We’re on the screens in De Valera’s, alongside the rugby.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V ST MIRREN , SCOTTISH CUP FIFTH ROUND, SATURDAY, 11th FEBRUARY - KICK-OFF @ 18:30
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We’re looking to move onwards in the cup, and into the quarter finals. The Bhoys are in great form, and particularly with strong showings from Jota, Mooy and Kyogo in recent weeks have seen us able to break down defences. New striker Oh is looking for more game time and also to get in about the goals, in a week where we bid a fond farewell to GG, and wish the best of luck to ‘Gucci’ Ideguchi. Nearly a full squad to choose from for Ange, with even fringe squad members pushing in.
We’ll remember that St Mirren were the last team to win at Celtic Park, but expect a similar game plan that has seen plenty of good football, and some stunning goals. We’re on the screens in De Valera’s, alongside the rugby.
Hail! Hail!
David
29/01/2023 : DUNDEE UNITED V CELTIC (SPFL) SUNDAY, 29th JANUARY 2023
Guess who’s back? (on the screen)
DUNDEE UNITED V CELTIC , SPFL, SUNDAY, 29th JANUARY - KICK-OFF @ 17:00
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After a break in screenings, and confirmed showing today, Celtic travel to Tannadice looking to restore a 9 point lead after a controversial game of two cards reduced the deficit to 6 on Saturday. This is assured not to be the 9 goal defeat suffered earlier in the season, according to Head Coach Liam Fox, but the squad is returning to fitness and Carter-Vickers and Taylor may come back into contention, and new striker Oh Hyeongyu looking to come into contention. Anthony Ralston continues to sit out, so expect Ange to reshuffle, but with players hungry for places, he’ll expect a performance and a result.
We’ll be back in De Valera’s. Game on.
Hail! Hail!
David
DUNDEE UNITED V CELTIC , SPFL, SUNDAY, 29th JANUARY - KICK-OFF @ 17:00
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After a break in screenings, and confirmed showing today, Celtic travel to Tannadice looking to restore a 9 point lead after a controversial game of two cards reduced the deficit to 6 on Saturday. This is assured not to be the 9 goal defeat suffered earlier in the season, according to Head Coach Liam Fox, but the squad is returning to fitness and Carter-Vickers and Taylor may come back into contention, and new striker Oh Hyeongyu looking to come into contention. Anthony Ralston continues to sit out, so expect Ange to reshuffle, but with players hungry for places, he’ll expect a performance and a result.
We’ll be back in De Valera’s. Game on.
Hail! Hail!
David
01/01/2023 : RANGERS V CELTIC (SPFL) MONDAY, 2nd JANUARY 2023
Happy New Year!
RANGERS V CELTIC , SPFL, MONDAY, 2nd JANUARY - KICK-OFF @ 13:30
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We go again in the league at Ibrox, having maintained a 9 point gap at the top of the league after the international break, during which three new signings have been confirmed. Of these, Tomoki Iwata is still in Japan, while Alistair Johnston and Yuki Kobayashi could play if they receive international clearance, although more likely to make the bench. Josip Juranovic is the likely replacement at right back for the injured Anthony Ralston, providing that one of his many suitors after the World Cup doesn’t actually put in an offer rather than leaking their interest.
Otherwise, the Bhoys are on good form for the past two matches, and the only good problem Ange will have is how to bring Reo Hatate into a midfield where all are performing well. David Turnbull is suspended, and Sead Haksabanovic injured again, but there are plenty choices available. The Rangers team has managed to gain maximum points under new coach Michael Beale, but this will be their first real test, after a great deal of talk.
We’ll be back in De Valera’s. Let’s get behind the Bhoys.
Hail! Hail!
David
RANGERS V CELTIC , SPFL, MONDAY, 2nd JANUARY - KICK-OFF @ 13:30
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We go again in the league at Ibrox, having maintained a 9 point gap at the top of the league after the international break, during which three new signings have been confirmed. Of these, Tomoki Iwata is still in Japan, while Alistair Johnston and Yuki Kobayashi could play if they receive international clearance, although more likely to make the bench. Josip Juranovic is the likely replacement at right back for the injured Anthony Ralston, providing that one of his many suitors after the World Cup doesn’t actually put in an offer rather than leaking their interest.
Otherwise, the Bhoys are on good form for the past two matches, and the only good problem Ange will have is how to bring Reo Hatate into a midfield where all are performing well. David Turnbull is suspended, and Sead Haksabanovic injured again, but there are plenty choices available. The Rangers team has managed to gain maximum points under new coach Michael Beale, but this will be their first real test, after a great deal of talk.
We’ll be back in De Valera’s. Let’s get behind the Bhoys.
Hail! Hail!
David
09/11/2022 : MOTHERWELL V CELTIC (SPFL) WEDNESDAY, 9th NOVEMBER 2022
It’s just who we are…
MOTHERWELL V CELTIC , SPFL, WEDNESDAY, 9th NOVEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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A second away trip after the last-gasp win against VAR Dundee United saw Celtic move 7 points ahead in the league, a lead they retained through the rest of the weekend. The midweek fixture round sees the Bhoys head to Fir Park with what Ange Postecoglou has termed ‘a strong finish’ with one more match before the international break, where Celtic will head down under for some summer games and not send players on International duty.
Celtic are likely to make a few changes, with a full squad to choose from, so rotation across the sides and up front is likely. Motherwell fielded an unchanged team from their own win against Dundee United to play Hearts, and then proceeded to concede 3 goals to 10 men. We’ll be watching in Dev’s, where the private room is reserved for us this evening.
Hail! Hail!
David
MOTHERWELL V CELTIC , SPFL, WEDNESDAY, 9th NOVEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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A second away trip after the last-gasp win against VAR Dundee United saw Celtic move 7 points ahead in the league, a lead they retained through the rest of the weekend. The midweek fixture round sees the Bhoys head to Fir Park with what Ange Postecoglou has termed ‘a strong finish’ with one more match before the international break, where Celtic will head down under for some summer games and not send players on International duty.
Celtic are likely to make a few changes, with a full squad to choose from, so rotation across the sides and up front is likely. Motherwell fielded an unchanged team from their own win against Dundee United to play Hearts, and then proceeded to concede 3 goals to 10 men. We’ll be watching in Dev’s, where the private room is reserved for us this evening.
Hail! Hail!
David
02/11/2021 : REAL MADRID V CELTIC (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE) WEDNESDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER 2022
The Big Match .
REAL MADRID V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, WEDNESDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 18:45
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So we’re back for our last game of the Champions League groups stage. Encouraging performances, but ultimately a lack of cutting edge to finish. Still, we haven’t been the worst.
Looks like CCV out for tonight’s game, and apologies for the short, late email, but the game will be on.
Hail! Hail!
David
REAL MADRID V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, WEDNESDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 18:45
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So we’re back for our last game of the Champions League groups stage. Encouraging performances, but ultimately a lack of cutting edge to finish. Still, we haven’t been the worst.
Looks like CCV out for tonight’s game, and apologies for the short, late email, but the game will be on.
Hail! Hail!
David
24/10/2022 : CELTIC V SHAKTAR DONETSK (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE) TUESDAY, 25th OCTOBER 2022
Time for a bounce?
CELTIC V SHAKTAR DONETSK, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, TUESDAY, 25th OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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We’re back at Celtic Park, at least onscreen for many, for the penultimate game of the Champions League campaign for 2022-2023 for Celtic. A lacklustre showing against RB Leipzig means the Europa League is our best best for progress, but that means a must-win home game against Shaktar Donetsk. The Bhoys arguably deserved three points in the away fixture, taking the game to Donetsk, but suffered a goal drought in European games since.
There are no new injury concerns, with Jota, Calmac and Starfelt still out, and several players giving the manager some choices to make, notably Mooy and Forrest. It looks like Marian Shved won’t get any more minutes at Celtic Park either. An intriguing point in our season, and live in De Valera’s. Numbers appreciated to stop us being relegated to outside.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V SHAKTAR DONETSK, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, TUESDAY, 25th OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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We’re back at Celtic Park, at least onscreen for many, for the penultimate game of the Champions League campaign for 2022-2023 for Celtic. A lacklustre showing against RB Leipzig means the Europa League is our best best for progress, but that means a must-win home game against Shaktar Donetsk. The Bhoys arguably deserved three points in the away fixture, taking the game to Donetsk, but suffered a goal drought in European games since.
There are no new injury concerns, with Jota, Calmac and Starfelt still out, and several players giving the manager some choices to make, notably Mooy and Forrest. It looks like Marian Shved won’t get any more minutes at Celtic Park either. An intriguing point in our season, and live in De Valera’s. Numbers appreciated to stop us being relegated to outside.
Hail! Hail!
David
11/10/2022 : CELTIC V RB LEIPZIG (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE) TUESDAY, 11th OCTOBER 2022
Home advantage?
CELTIC V RB LEIPZIG, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, TUESDAY, 11th OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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Celtic are back at home under the Celtic Park lights this evening, as we welcome RB Leipzig to the Champions League cauldron of noise. Both sides have difficulties to content with after the 3-1 away loss – Celtic missing McGregor, Starfelt and potentially Jota, but adding back Jenz and Trunbull, while RB Leipzig have some discipline issues with forward Timo Werner, and will rely once again on backup keeper Janis Blaswich. There are also emerging options for Ange’s Bhoys in the shape of Bernabei and Haksabanovic, who gave themselves a chance of starting.
While home advantage ‘should count’ in the game, Celtic haven’t won at home in six matches in the group stages, or put more starkly, since Ajax in 2013. They’ve put themselves in better positions recently, but the goal return hasn’t reflected their dominance in the game, illustrated by Leipzig’s first breakaway goal in the away leg. The return of Cameron Carter-Vickers should help a great deal, if the midfield can reshape.
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Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V RB LEIPZIG, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, TUESDAY, 11th OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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Celtic are back at home under the Celtic Park lights this evening, as we welcome RB Leipzig to the Champions League cauldron of noise. Both sides have difficulties to content with after the 3-1 away loss – Celtic missing McGregor, Starfelt and potentially Jota, but adding back Jenz and Trunbull, while RB Leipzig have some discipline issues with forward Timo Werner, and will rely once again on backup keeper Janis Blaswich. There are also emerging options for Ange’s Bhoys in the shape of Bernabei and Haksabanovic, who gave themselves a chance of starting.
While home advantage ‘should count’ in the game, Celtic haven’t won at home in six matches in the group stages, or put more starkly, since Ajax in 2013. They’ve put themselves in better positions recently, but the goal return hasn’t reflected their dominance in the game, illustrated by Leipzig’s first breakaway goal in the away leg. The return of Cameron Carter-Vickers should help a great deal, if the midfield can reshape.
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Hail! Hail!
David
04/10/2022 : RB LEIPZIG V CELTIC (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE) WEDNESDAY, 5th OCTOBER 2022
We go again...
RB LEIPZIG V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, WEDNESDAY, 5th OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 18:45
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So we’re back on European nights, and off to Leipzig, who are being reshaped at the moment, having come from Europa League semi-finals and winning the German Cup to the 4-1 loss to our last opponents, Shaktar Donetsk. That led to the sacking of their coach, and the appointment of Marco Rose who has become the club's third coach in 14 months. They have since recorded two wins and two defeats, and their greatest victory against Borussia Dortmund was from using their old style – counter pressing and capitalising on mistakes.
Celtic will be ready for them, with Carter-Vickers and Giakoumakis hopefully fit to play, although Starfelt and Abada (with the start of Yom Kippur) may be doubtful. Will Ange Postecoglou change his approach? Doubtful to say the least.
Hail! Hail!
David
RB LEIPZIG V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, WEDNESDAY, 5th OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 18:45
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So we’re back on European nights, and off to Leipzig, who are being reshaped at the moment, having come from Europa League semi-finals and winning the German Cup to the 4-1 loss to our last opponents, Shaktar Donetsk. That led to the sacking of their coach, and the appointment of Marco Rose who has become the club's third coach in 14 months. They have since recorded two wins and two defeats, and their greatest victory against Borussia Dortmund was from using their old style – counter pressing and capitalising on mistakes.
Celtic will be ready for them, with Carter-Vickers and Giakoumakis hopefully fit to play, although Starfelt and Abada (with the start of Yom Kippur) may be doubtful. Will Ange Postecoglou change his approach? Doubtful to say the least.
Hail! Hail!
David
30/09/2022 : CELTIC V MOTHERWELL (SPFL) SATURDAY, 1st OCTOBER 2022
Back in action...
CELTIC V MOTHERWELL , SPFL, SATURDAY, 1st OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 16:00
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So Celtic return to league action after an international break that saw many of the squad turn out for the countries, and a few pick up knocks along the way. Injury concerns are around Giakoumakis, Carter-Vickers Starfelt and Sead Haksabanovic, but Ange will be more concerned about a return to form, after feeling he made too many changes for the tepid 2-0 defeat to St Mirren. Daizen Maeda and David Turnbull both took part in a Celtic training session on Thursday
Motherwell were in good form in August, but didn’t score a goal in September, and will no doubt be well rested after the international break, so Ange will be pushing players to compete again for places. Dev’s will show the match.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V MOTHERWELL , SPFL, SATURDAY, 1st OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 16:00
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So Celtic return to league action after an international break that saw many of the squad turn out for the countries, and a few pick up knocks along the way. Injury concerns are around Giakoumakis, Carter-Vickers Starfelt and Sead Haksabanovic, but Ange will be more concerned about a return to form, after feeling he made too many changes for the tepid 2-0 defeat to St Mirren. Daizen Maeda and David Turnbull both took part in a Celtic training session on Thursday
Motherwell were in good form in August, but didn’t score a goal in September, and will no doubt be well rested after the international break, so Ange will be pushing players to compete again for places. Dev’s will show the match.
Hail! Hail!
David
18/09/2022 : ST MIRREN V CELTIC (SPFL) SUNDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER 2022
Getting off at Paisley...
ST MIRREN V CELTIC , SPFL, SUNDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 13:00
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Back in league action, 2 points clear, but looking for 5 in an away game just down the road. Celtic will be reasonably fresh after their visit to Warsaw, and no new injuries to report, but Carl Starfelt remains out, although James McCarthy and Oliver Abdilgaard are nearing a return and a debut respectively.
Eighth placed St Mirren only have Toyosi Olusanya out, and will be looking to push on from their last win, and also offering more chances for their home fans to get involved this season, but hopefully this won’t be a banana skin and Ange’s Bhoys can rediscover their scoring touch.
Hail! Hail!
David
ST MIRREN V CELTIC , SPFL, SUNDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 13:00
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Back in league action, 2 points clear, but looking for 5 in an away game just down the road. Celtic will be reasonably fresh after their visit to Warsaw, and no new injuries to report, but Carl Starfelt remains out, although James McCarthy and Oliver Abdilgaard are nearing a return and a debut respectively.
Eighth placed St Mirren only have Toyosi Olusanya out, and will be looking to push on from their last win, and also offering more chances for their home fans to get involved this season, but hopefully this won’t be a banana skin and Ange’s Bhoys can rediscover their scoring touch.
Hail! Hail!
David
13/09/2021 : SHAKTAR DONETSK V CELTIC (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE) WEDNESDAY, 14th SEPTEMBER 2022
Back in the U… Poland...
SHAKTAR DONETSK V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, WEDNESDAY, 14th SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 18:45
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Week 2 already, and although last week’s run out ended in disappointment, enough to give us hope. It’s the hope that kills you, but an intriguing match up where Celtic will line up against a strong Donetsk side, whose star man last week was Marian Shved. Yes, that one. Shaktar coach Igor Jovicevic think Celticv are favourites, and that the win against RB Leipzig last week shows what Donetsk "is capable of", and they will play with "sports fear" and "courage" on Wednesday. Many of us are familiar with sports fear, but this must be a different thing.
A 31,000 capacity crowd is expected in Legia Warsaw’s Marshall Józef Piłsudski's Municipal Stadium, and there are no new injuries to report, so we go again...
Hail! Hail!
David
SHAKTAR DONETSK V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, WEDNESDAY, 14th SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 18:45
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Week 2 already, and although last week’s run out ended in disappointment, enough to give us hope. It’s the hope that kills you, but an intriguing match up where Celtic will line up against a strong Donetsk side, whose star man last week was Marian Shved. Yes, that one. Shaktar coach Igor Jovicevic think Celticv are favourites, and that the win against RB Leipzig last week shows what Donetsk "is capable of", and they will play with "sports fear" and "courage" on Wednesday. Many of us are familiar with sports fear, but this must be a different thing.
A 31,000 capacity crowd is expected in Legia Warsaw’s Marshall Józef Piłsudski's Municipal Stadium, and there are no new injuries to report, so we go again...
Hail! Hail!
David
05/09/2021 : CELTIC V REAL MADRID (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE) TUESDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER 2022
It’s good to be back...
CELTIC V REAL MADRID, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, TUESDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
LIVE IN DE VALERA'S (see WHERE-page)
It’s Champions League time all of a sudden, and safe to say many of us haven’t missed the pre-season qualifiers against FC runofthemill at the peak of their season, but it’s difficult to imagine a more mouth-watering opposition, and at a time when Ange’s team, and it is his team, are in full flow. While we still savour a famous victory from the weekend, important to remember we’re playing the Champions of Europe, and that they might start with a goalkeeper.
In completing the reality check, Kyogo and Starfelt will need to be assessed after injuries, and yet to be seen if Ancelotti chooses to rotate his squad, with big names such as Benzema, Vinicius and Modric heading to Celtic Park. Whatever the outcome, it doesn’t look like the Bhoys will change approach, and we’ll once more have a reserved section to enjoy the match. Thanks to those who have already confirmed.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V REAL MADRID, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, TUESDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
LIVE IN DE VALERA'S (see WHERE-page)
It’s Champions League time all of a sudden, and safe to say many of us haven’t missed the pre-season qualifiers against FC runofthemill at the peak of their season, but it’s difficult to imagine a more mouth-watering opposition, and at a time when Ange’s team, and it is his team, are in full flow. While we still savour a famous victory from the weekend, important to remember we’re playing the Champions of Europe, and that they might start with a goalkeeper.
In completing the reality check, Kyogo and Starfelt will need to be assessed after injuries, and yet to be seen if Ancelotti chooses to rotate his squad, with big names such as Benzema, Vinicius and Modric heading to Celtic Park. Whatever the outcome, it doesn’t look like the Bhoys will change approach, and we’ll once more have a reserved section to enjoy the match. Thanks to those who have already confirmed.
Hail! Hail!
David
03/09/2022 : CELTIC V THE RANGERS (SPFL) SATURDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER 2022
Big match coming up...
CELTIC V THE RANGERS , SPFL, SATURDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 13:00
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So the big match is nearly upon us. Serious competitors. Legends, Winners of multiple trophies including in Europe. But enough about Tuesday, today we face the one-time winners of the SPFL at Celtic Park. This week has seen further changes in the personnel, and a third signing from Rubin Kazan in a year in Danish international Oliver Abildgaard. He won’t play today, and neither will Ideguchi, but all the players from the past two matches where 13 goals were scored are available.
An interesting match to see where both teams are, but we’re on the terrace at Dev’s today, and good numbers expected.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V THE RANGERS , SPFL, SATURDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 13:00
LIVE IN DE VALERA'S (see WHERE-page)
So the big match is nearly upon us. Serious competitors. Legends, Winners of multiple trophies including in Europe. But enough about Tuesday, today we face the one-time winners of the SPFL at Celtic Park. This week has seen further changes in the personnel, and a third signing from Rubin Kazan in a year in Danish international Oliver Abildgaard. He won’t play today, and neither will Ideguchi, but all the players from the past two matches where 13 goals were scored are available.
An interesting match to see where both teams are, but we’re on the terrace at Dev’s today, and good numbers expected.
Hail! Hail!
David
30/08/2022 : ROSS COUNTY V CELTIC (SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP) WEDNESDAY, 31st AUGUST 2022
Regular communication has been resumed...
ROSS COUNTY V CELTIC , SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP, WEDNESDAY, 31st AUGUST - KICK-OFF @ 20:45
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With a blip in communications that saw some on the mailing list not receive this email, we’re back on track, and with a bang after a 9-0 win that saw a coach lose his job, and added about €5 million to the price tag of several Celtic players.
As they say, especially Big Ange, we go again, and a perennially tricky tie against the one team in Dingwall, Ross County. Haksabanovic has already publicly drooled at the opportunities provided for scoring opportunities, and should join Giakoumakis in the squad for the game, with a team and a squad increasingly difficult to get into. Ross County will set up to defend, and Postecoglou looks unlikely to vary his unrelenting approach even with a huge game coming up after the weekend.
We’re increasingly part of the regular schedule in Dev’s, and if you’re not part of the WhatsApp group for games and would like to be, please let us know.
Hail! Hail!
David
ROSS COUNTY V CELTIC , SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP, WEDNESDAY, 31st AUGUST - KICK-OFF @ 20:45
LIVE IN DE VALERA'S (see WHERE-page)
With a blip in communications that saw some on the mailing list not receive this email, we’re back on track, and with a bang after a 9-0 win that saw a coach lose his job, and added about €5 million to the price tag of several Celtic players.
As they say, especially Big Ange, we go again, and a perennially tricky tie against the one team in Dingwall, Ross County. Haksabanovic has already publicly drooled at the opportunities provided for scoring opportunities, and should join Giakoumakis in the squad for the game, with a team and a squad increasingly difficult to get into. Ross County will set up to defend, and Postecoglou looks unlikely to vary his unrelenting approach even with a huge game coming up after the weekend.
We’re increasingly part of the regular schedule in Dev’s, and if you’re not part of the WhatsApp group for games and would like to be, please let us know.
Hail! Hail!
David