Old Firm - new topic without political references

**Gerrit** · 24/04/2005, 3:17 AM

Okay, let's re-open this as it's still a very important and interesting derby, but let's leave out political references this time and focus on the game.

I predict a 1-1.

**Soper** · 24/04/2005, 4:01 AM

3 - 1 Celtic

**Closed Account 2** · 24/04/2005, 4:13 AM

Is it only on Pay Per View in the UK ?

**Soper** · 24/04/2005, 11:12 AM

yeah, unfortunateley I need money for a gig tomorrow night, so I can't watch it.

**De Town** · 24/04/2005, 11:14 AM

I reckon Rangers might scrape it 2-1

More realistic is 2-2

**KR's Post** · 24/04/2005, 1:53 PM

Originally Posted by Soper

3 - 1 Celtic

Had that myself @ 25/1... Think it may have happened if Bellers had of stayed on. Celtic are now SPL champions without a shadow of a doubt!!!!

**FarBeag** · 24/04/2005, 2:19 PM

Great result.Well done the Bhoys.

**OwlsFan** · 24/04/2005, 2:54 PM

They made it hard for themselves in the 2nd half - couldn't keep hold of the ball. Luckily Rangers scored too late.

Beattie looks an average player.

Bellamy booked for saying a prayer at the corner flag ?? Petrov rightly booked for celebrating in the face of the Rangers supporters.

**Plastic Paddy** · 24/04/2005, 3:33 PM

Oh ye-essssss. Bring it on. Five points and rompin'...

I was the only one at my CSC who wasn't worried by a distinctly ordinary Rangers side. Despite that, we did our best to help them back into the game. Ah well. You win some, you lose some. And today was one of the good days.

Beattie's not that good, by the way. Unfortunately for him, average seems to be an ambition. Another one bites the dust?

PP

**Gerrit** · 24/04/2005, 5:20 PM

Good result, way to go Celts !

The championship seems certain, if now Inverness avoids relegation my two favourites in Scotland did what I hoped for before the season (and seems good so far for both Celtic and ICT)

**Eire06** · 24/04/2005, 5:37 PM

Great stuff enjoyed the match was at the edge of my seat for the last 20 or so mins Rangers looked like they were gona score a good few times..

Fair play to David Marshall top class performance.. Man of the Match for sure

**Green Tribe** · 24/04/2005, 7:27 PM

Watched it in a 'neutral' pub in glasgow just up the road with my boyfriend, ended up wedged between celtic and rangers supporters

Of course just my luck to sit beside a racist slug of a rangers supporter who did nothing but bleat nasty stuff about Didier and Bobo. He was an old boy too.

The minute he started it, i gave him the evil eye and he seemed quite embarrassed someone had taken notice. He soon stopped thank God. Apart from that, it was a highly entertaining game and it suffered for the loss of craig bellamy, i admire his passion and spirit when he plays, it just fires up the whole team. Pleasure to watch.

Petrov is always a pleasure to watch

aloha, take me to sofia! ( wish he would get rid of the minging blond hair though

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**Rebal Boy** · 24/04/2005, 8:11 PM

I only saw the 2nd half of this game. I'm delighted with the result.

Its great for Martin O'Neill and The Bhoys. They should clinch it next week at home to Hibs in front of their home crowd. Hopefully they will buy new players and go futher in the Champions League next season.

**pete** · 24/04/2005, 8:39 PM

All i saw was Petrov getting hit by plastic cup. I would never condone fans throwing items on the pitch but in that case given the particular tensions of the match IMO Petrov deserved it for celebrating so close to the fans - ref agreed too as i think he booked him.

Fans have responsibilties not to attack players & players have responsibilities not to incite the fans.

**boysingreen** · 24/04/2005, 10:03 PM

Well done by the bhoys. Was almost comical watching the Rangers defense try to cope with Bellamy. Petrov's was a great goal as well. Marshall was amazing.

See goals here: http://www.celticaction.co.uk/movies/bellamy.wmv

**NeilMcD** · 25/04/2005, 9:42 AM

I thought the booking for Bellamy was harsh he maybe is a little **** but did not deserve to be booked in my opinion

**Eire06** · 25/04/2005, 9:48 AM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

I thought the booking for Bellamy was harsh he maybe is a little **** but did not deserve to be booked in my opinion

It was totally undeserved...
Petrov shouldn't have got booked either, not like he was pretending to be a flute player or making racist suggestions towards the crowd.. Might as well ban celebrating goals altogether in old firm derby�s..

**Rovers Fellow!** · 25/04/2005, 9:50 AM

Ye almost knew something was gonna happen Petrov when he ran towards Rangers support. Probably shouldnt have done it, but doesnt excuse anyone throwing something at him. Bellamys booking was a joke. Rangers were very disappointing on the day, Celtic got the 2 goals in first half and were reasonably comfortable in second half apart from 1 or 2 moments but Marshall was solid. Felt sorry for Beattie although didnt perform when he came on yesterday, has been very impressive any other time ive seen him.

**Hibs4Ever** · 25/04/2005, 9:52 AM

Originally Posted by Rebal Boy

I only saw the 2nd half of this game. I'm delighted with the result.

Its great for Martin O'Neill and The Bhoys. They should clinch it next week at home to Hibs in front of their home crowd. Hopefully they will buy new players and go futher in the Champions League next season.

Don't discount the Hibee's just yet

We're due a win in Glasgow

**Green Tribe** · 25/04/2005, 9:53 AM

Originally Posted by pete

All i saw was Petrov getting hit by plastic cup. I would never condone fans throwing items on the pitch but in that case given the particular tensions of the match IMO Petrov deserved it for celebrating so close to the fans - ref agreed too as i think he booked him.

Fans have responsibilties not to attack players & players have responsibilities not to incite the fans.

C'mon Pete, there is never any excuse for a cowardly fan to throw something from the crowd at a player. It is horrible. It is not like he was taunting them the way Gazza has done.