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A dispute over the name of a football ground is not football related and is politics?:confused: If you actually think I've breached the rules then take it up with Adam/Ken Shabby. If not then don't try to cause an argument for argument's sake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Superhoops
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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever
Hope you were watching today, H4E. Your boys are in for the same treatment next weekend.
And they were lucky to do that. Good call.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever
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Celtic did well today. Good goal by Telfer.
That said from an Aberdeen perspective the capitulation so short after going ahead was pathetic. McGeady I thought put in a very good performance today. Held the ball well, rarely gave it away cheaply and reacted well to put in a quality finish for his goal. Celtic are looking sharp again with Nakamura and Maloney back. The experiment of Wallace at left back doesn't look like it will work though.Quote:
Originally Posted by superfrank
It will be interesting to see how Hearts will go in January. Rumours are that Romanov will splash serious cash now he controls the club practically fully. Other perspectives see Skacel going to Werder Bremen and not much changing and a slide downhill. Sadly Hibs just cannot achieve consistency to put in a title bid but they are certainly among on of the best non-Old Firm sides of the last couple of decades.
Rangers, well what can you say? Longest winless streak in their long history. Languishing in fifth and away to Kilmarnock next week who could open the gap to 5 points as several teams close in behind Rangers. It seems 99% certain that Inter Milan is McLeish's last game.
Saturday was typical of Hibs season. Just can't beat the lower teams.
Looking forward to Saturday though, after we lost to Inverness we beat Hearts, after we lost to Falkirk we beat Rangers, so know after losing to Dundee Utd we'll beat Celtic:D
Wonder what odds can be got on Rangers finishing bottom six for the split? Hopefully they'll KEEP eck in charge:D
Rumours abound of meetings between Levein and Ian Murray, with Big Eck moving to a coaching/scouting/Director of Football type position - mainly so Rangers don't have to pay him compensation for getting sacked
Could Souness be in the frame at Ibrox?
How any chairman could appoint him as a manager is beyond me. Track record is appalling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Having said that, he'd probably do well if he went back to rangers, its in his blood......
And what exactly had Gordon Strachan won when Celtic appointed him :eek: ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Junior
Some chairmen who know little about football love to appoint names.
Thankfully for the SPL Hearts are having a great season. Otherwise, with Celtic 17 points ahead of Rangers, the thing would be a farce. However, I expect them to eventually go on a 12 match winning run and claw the deficit back to 6 and then the Celtic wobbles will begin again.:D
Agreed - Can't say I was overjoyed at his appointment. But after a catastophic start, he has done quite well and the football has been decent to watch as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
As are Hibs, and its great to see a number of sides taking points of each other. However, it wouldn't be the first season the SPL (nor indeed the EPL) was over by Christmas if they weren't!!Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
In your dreams pal!!!!!!! Besides if they clawed it back to 6 points, what then of Hearts and Hibs - presumably they would have lost all their matches like Celtic???? You obviously haven't seen the mighty Gers play of late.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
A bit like the Premiership is now then....Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Hmmm... ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever
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Great game to watch at Celtic Park yesterday. The 85% 'full' allocation of Hibees made plenty of noise adding to the occasion, nothing too original though - just a few ditties that have been heard a hundred times before from Hearts, Livi and the likes.
Singing from the Home support was poor, though better than other games this season. Hopefully The Jungle Bhoys initiatives for a singing section, Ultra type displays will start to add something to the atmosphere - it needs something badly!!
Celtic were the stronger in the first half, McGeady, Maloney and Naka in particular causing problems for Hibs. Hibs played some nice stuff in the middle of the Park, though never threatening the celtic goal. One tame back pass from Riordan is all I can recall. A typical headed goal from Hartson on 40 minutes from a lovely cross from Naka sent Celtic 1-0 in at half time.
Second half, hibs changed Riordan for Sproule and were quicker off the blocks. 2 good goals early on, put them 2-1 up. The second, was a cracker, volley from the corner of the box.
Celtic came back with a sweet Maloney freekick for the equaliser, followed by a Hartson tap in (from a shot that rebounded off the post) Hartson also hit the crossbar with a diving header (of sorts) which denied him his hatrick. Petrov was poor, Mcgeady had a great game, very industrious. Wallace had a decent game at left back (his new position) but had the majority of the 60,000 crowd leaving something smelly in their boxer shorts after a very short backpass in the dying moments of the game.
FT 3-2, very entertaining, fair result IMO.
Meanwhile Hearts dropped points against ICT and Rangers play today - Can they make it 11 games without a win :-)
Hope you enjoyed your trip over H4E - I know I did!!!!
I watched the match on C67. Nakamura, what can I say? He is absolutely quality. Hopefully the teams in bigger league's aren't sniffing around after his great world cup. :) Madrid agreed a €3m fee for him after they won the Champions League 3 years ago but the deal fell through. I really believe he has all the technical attributes of David Beckham but other parts of his game let him down. He was captain of Reggina before he joined Celtic and that was nothing to do with leadership abilities as he couldn't even speak Italian.
When he's at the top of his game he's a joy to watch.
One nil Rangers. Lovenkrands scored a nice goal. Jeffries' just been sent to the stands. Not looking good for Killie.
2-0 Rangers, Lovenkrands again
2-1. Kilmarnock back in it
A bit gutted after the match, we didn't deserve to lose. Good start to second half and stunning goal from Fletch, most boring home fans that I've ever seen. Getting held in for 15 minutes after game didn't help either. :mad: Back to winning ways next weekend at home to 'Well
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Can't imagine the Hibs fans were singing their heads off against Falkirk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever
Neil Lennon got MOM in the Sunday Times although his name wasn't mentioned at all in the match report. Come to think of it, I did not hear his name mentioned in the radio commentary either. He is truly 'Mr. Invisible'.
Very Surprised he got MOTM. Did ok, but not great, neither was Petrov. I probably would have given it to Nakamura. Quality, skill, control and awareness he's a joy to watch when he's on his game.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspap...920661,00.html
Here is the link, knock yourself out :)
Lennon wasn't bad. He did what was asked, I wouldn't call him Invisible. Its just when Celtic are dominating a match Lennon is not the type of player that is going to be involved. He'll usually get it and pass it off to Nakamura or Petrov.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
As he should do.
Lennon is alright by me, I'm glad he is playing well.
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Originally Posted by eirebhoy
Celtic were never "dominating" this match is the slightest. It was a very even game that was won by a sloppy goal from even sloppier defending.
'Dominate' would be too strong a word but I think Celtic were worthy winners. First half Hibs did nothing to threaten the celtic goal. Second half you were much more dangerous, Sproule is lightening fast.
The stats suggest a fairly even game, though I think at least 3 of those attempts on goal could be classed as 'back passes'
http://www.scotprem.premiumtv.co.uk/...~31266,00.html
WOW Junior. We agree on someting:D The kid is quality. Thankfully we've got him contracted for a few more years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Junior
And in fairness, 3 celtic goals aside, Zibby had very little to do also, claim a few crosses maybe
I don't know, I felt Celtic dominated. Maybe not creating too many chances but certainly had way more possession. Looking at those stats backs me up. I'll watch the match again this week.
Offhand I can remember Hartson cracking the bar with a header, Petrov being put in one on one and hitting the side net and Maloney nearly putting it across for Hartson but it just being intercepted before he could put it in.
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Originally Posted by Poor Student
So thats off target chances and a nothing pass then, Hibs hit a few shots near the goal too;)
Why does he only get a spot on the bench? And whats the story with Riordan he was muck in the first half - not wanting to damage his new clubs championship chances per chance;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever
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Originally Posted by Junior
Mogga doesn't think he's ready to be starting all the time, he does start some games though. Deek got a knock in training on friday, his off game was nothing to do with the fact that every club in scotland wants him in their team. Personaly I think he'll go down south at end of season. He's DEFINITELY going nowhere in January
Was talking to Mogga in our club shop on Sunday, he felt the difference between the two sides was that Hartson was just too strong for our defenders.
Our defence has been our problem for a while now, hopefully celtic sign Caldwell :D
watched most of the game again last night on CelticTV - Its fair to say that Hartson was a real handful, he gave away some free's but won a fair few as well. Basically your centre backs didn't get a minutes peace. Whilst his second, err shall we say Ian Rush'esque the header that came off the bar would have been a peach for his hatrick.
What the fcuk was Mowbray doing in the club shop after the game & more to the point what the fcuk were you doing there - no pub to go to? - I presume you mean on the Sunday?
Just saw that, changed to Sunday:D
We went to a pub called the Crown (something) on Duke St. after the match. Stayed there a few hours, then a crate of rollong rock, and kfc, and train back to Edinburgh, happy days :D
I don't want to see any Hibee rising to this bait. Gonzo, cop on, that kind of post is against forum rules. The Irishness of Celtic and Hibs is not up for debate.Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzo
Gonzo, I don't know how much of a regular you are here but this whole craic has caused a lot of fighting on foot.ie so we've had to draw up some pretty tough rules surrounding Scottish football discussion. Read the rules at the top of the "World Football" forum and follow them. You might not agree with them but trust me they are necessary.Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzo
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Originally Posted by Poor Student
Don't worry Poor Student. I've NEVER claimed Hibs to be Irish, nor does any other Hibee, so what he says doesn't bother me in the slightest, why sould it, they're Scottish. He makes no sense:confused:
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Originally Posted by gonzo
Of course he did, as most managers do. He's not gonna come out and say "Yeah, we'll win this league comfortably". Like most managers he's playing down our chances to the media, but he still believes we can do something, especially finished at least 2nd for the other Champions League spot:D
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Is it not more than a little obvious by now that that is not the kind of discussion we want in this thread?:confused: :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by superfrank