04/10/2023 : CELTIC V LAZIO (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP E) WEDNESDAY 4th OCTOBER 2023
The Romans are coming! …
CELTIC V LAZIO , CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP E, WEDNESDAY 4th OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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The Bhoys are at home for the second match in Champions League Group E, at home for the first time looking to build on a positive 45 minutes (but not 47 minutes) against Feyenoord. Lazio are sitting 16th in Serie A, and lost again at the weekend, but skipper Calmac importantly stressing that ‘it would be silly to disrespect’ Lazio.
The Bhoys will doubtlessly set up to defend well, but to get at Lazio at home with the crowd behind them. There will be changes with Lagerbielke suspended, and Nat Phillips the obvious replacement after some minutes at the weekend. Joe Hart will be likely to return in goal, even though Scott Bain claimed a place in the SPFL team of the week. The injury slate is slowly clearing, but likely too soon for Cameron Carter-Vickers or Nawrocki.
It’s on, with the sound on, in De Valera’s.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V LAZIO , CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP E, WEDNESDAY 4th OCTOBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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The Bhoys are at home for the second match in Champions League Group E, at home for the first time looking to build on a positive 45 minutes (but not 47 minutes) against Feyenoord. Lazio are sitting 16th in Serie A, and lost again at the weekend, but skipper Calmac importantly stressing that ‘it would be silly to disrespect’ Lazio.
The Bhoys will doubtlessly set up to defend well, but to get at Lazio at home with the crowd behind them. There will be changes with Lagerbielke suspended, and Nat Phillips the obvious replacement after some minutes at the weekend. Joe Hart will be likely to return in goal, even though Scott Bain claimed a place in the SPFL team of the week. The injury slate is slowly clearing, but likely too soon for Cameron Carter-Vickers or Nawrocki.
It’s on, with the sound on, in De Valera’s.
Hail! Hail!
David
23/09/2023 : LIVINGSTON V CELTIC (SPFL) SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2023
Life in plastic, not fantastic…
LIVINGSTON V CELTIC , SPFL, SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 13:30
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Back to domestic action, and keeping the momentum at the top of the SPFL. Brendan will have a few Bhoys nearing action, most notably Mikey Johnston and Marco Tillio getting closer, and Hatate increasing fitness. A last minute decision will be made on Nat Phillips.
Livingston have only one win so far, but a few draws, and will be relying on the plastic pitch being a leveller in slowing play. Brendan may tweak the team, and avoid injuries.
It’s on, with the sound on, in De Valera’s.
Hail! Hail!
David
LIVINGSTON V CELTIC , SPFL, SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 13:30
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Back to domestic action, and keeping the momentum at the top of the SPFL. Brendan will have a few Bhoys nearing action, most notably Mikey Johnston and Marco Tillio getting closer, and Hatate increasing fitness. A last minute decision will be made on Nat Phillips.
Livingston have only one win so far, but a few draws, and will be relying on the plastic pitch being a leveller in slowing play. Brendan may tweak the team, and avoid injuries.
It’s on, with the sound on, in De Valera’s.
Hail! Hail!
David
19/09/2023 : FEYENOORD V CELTIC (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP E) TUESDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2023
Some you Wim …
FEYENOORD V CELTIC , CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP E, TUESDAY 19th SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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Celtic are already in Rotterdam for tonight’s fixture. This could be Rotterdam or anywhere, in Madrid or Rome, but points and performances will be the focus. It can be argued that Brendan’s Bhoys haven’t hit the heights yet, but the injury slate is slowly clearing, and tonight will be another test of a relatively new-look defence, with Philips, Lagerbielke and Scales the new names this season we didn’t foresee vying for a place. Elsewhere, great to see the return from injury and to some form of Hatate, and Kyogo will want to push on from improved performances to show what he can do on a bigger stage.
Feyenoord’s own Japanese boy Ueda will miss out, and their main in-form Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez suspended. They also have their first-pick keeper and right back likely to miss out, but this is a team that were Dutch champions and runners up in the UEFA Conference in 2021-22.
It’s on, with the sound on, in De Valera’s.
Hail! Hail!
David
FEYENOORD V CELTIC , CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP E, TUESDAY 19th SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 21:00
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Celtic are already in Rotterdam for tonight’s fixture. This could be Rotterdam or anywhere, in Madrid or Rome, but points and performances will be the focus. It can be argued that Brendan’s Bhoys haven’t hit the heights yet, but the injury slate is slowly clearing, and tonight will be another test of a relatively new-look defence, with Philips, Lagerbielke and Scales the new names this season we didn’t foresee vying for a place. Elsewhere, great to see the return from injury and to some form of Hatate, and Kyogo will want to push on from improved performances to show what he can do on a bigger stage.
Feyenoord’s own Japanese boy Ueda will miss out, and their main in-form Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez suspended. They also have their first-pick keeper and right back likely to miss out, but this is a team that were Dutch champions and runners up in the UEFA Conference in 2021-22.
It’s on, with the sound on, in De Valera’s.
Hail! Hail!
David
02/09/2023 : THE RANGERS V CELTIC (SPFL) SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2023
Guess who’s back …?
THE RANGERS V CELTIC , SPFL, SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 13:00
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So a few last minute changes, as the Brendan Rodgers era starts in earnest on Sunday. Big Ange is winning over the punters in England, albeit patronisingly, while events off and on the field show that a week is a long time in football. A slow-paced display and a few anxieties over personnel have seen new recruits on the other side of Glasgow, and familiar failings on the other. Too early to say the impact of changes in personnel, but Luis Palma, Paulo Bernardo and Nat Phillips will likely join Kobayahsi and Oh in joining the Bhoys squad immediately.
Their opponents were comprehensively spanked in midweek, and may feel they have a point to prove, or give, depending on if they can change approach. This will be a first test for Rodgers, who has tweaked tactics, but not yet seen his Bhoys move into the gear he might wish. An enticing tie all the same, and live in De Valera’s.
For anyone able to arrive early, we’ll start some discussions on future trips, communication and ambitions for the CSC around 11:30, and a full AGM will follow within the next few weeks.
Hail! Hail!
David
THE RANGERS V CELTIC , SPFL, SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER - KICK-OFF @ 13:00
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So a few last minute changes, as the Brendan Rodgers era starts in earnest on Sunday. Big Ange is winning over the punters in England, albeit patronisingly, while events off and on the field show that a week is a long time in football. A slow-paced display and a few anxieties over personnel have seen new recruits on the other side of Glasgow, and familiar failings on the other. Too early to say the impact of changes in personnel, but Luis Palma, Paulo Bernardo and Nat Phillips will likely join Kobayahsi and Oh in joining the Bhoys squad immediately.
Their opponents were comprehensively spanked in midweek, and may feel they have a point to prove, or give, depending on if they can change approach. This will be a first test for Rodgers, who has tweaked tactics, but not yet seen his Bhoys move into the gear he might wish. An enticing tie all the same, and live in De Valera’s.
For anyone able to arrive early, we’ll start some discussions on future trips, communication and ambitions for the CSC around 11:30, and a full AGM will follow within the next few weeks.
Hail! Hail!
David