Rangers v Celtic

[eagleboy]

That non penalty was certainly interesting. I suppose it's getting a bit of scrutiny in Scotland atm.

[eagleboy]

Kyogo back to his best. The second half was total domination with that showing on the scoreboard apart from a pen. Joe Hart is playing at his best in years.

[Doodleoodlen]

Hopefully Celtic can win tonight.

[thebeautifulgame]

The mind games for this fixture (or at least the run-up to it) was started weeks ago by Rodgers and Clement seems to be feeling the heat. Though Celtic are far from infallible, I think they have more in their locker than Rangers. Anything but a win for Rangers will end their hopes and even a draw for Celtic should be enough. In theory a three point cushion should be enough over the last two games. If it goes to six, Rangers can forget the title and concentrate on the Scottish Cup final.

I think it will be filled with plenty of incidents but hoping VAR will NOT be required- seems like this has as much chance as it raining in Adelaide! I fancy a few goals- Celtic to win 4-2. Come on the Hoops!

[eagleboy]

The mind games for this fixture (or at least the run-up to it) was started weeks ago by Rodgers and Clement seems to be feeling the heat. Though Celtic are far from infallible, I think they have more in their locker than Rangers. Anything but a win for Rangers will end their hopes and even a draw for Celtic should be enough. In theory a three point cushion should be enough over the last two games. If it goes to six, Rangers can forget the title and concentrate on the Scottish Cup final.

I think it will be filled with plenty of incidents but hoping VAR will NOT be required- seems like this has as much chance as it raining in Adelaide! I fancy a few goals- Celtic to win 4-2. Come on the Hoops!

I'll take that result in a heartbeat. Love Celtics match last week. Celtic defense still worries me apart from Joe Hart.

[Doodleoodlen]

Another win for good over evil.

[eagleboy]

Celtic totally dominated and the Rangers send-off didn't help . The Ranger goal was a typical defensive lapse that Celtic have been guilty of against the play. Another missed penalty The title is theirs unless something crazy happens.


I love how James Forrest has re-invented himself. Keeping a few good players out.

[thebeautifulgame]

Celtic totally dominated and the Rangers send-off didn't help . The Ranger goal was a typical defensive lapse that Celtic have been guilty of against the play. Another missed penalty The title is theirs unless something crazy happens.


I love how James Forrest has re-invented himself. Keeping a few good players out.

Pretty good short summary of the game. Yet again Celtic were very wasteful in front of goal and lost another sloppy one (just as you said). On chances Celtic should have scored at least four or five but I would have settled for the three points prior to a ball being kicked, so no complaints.

The league is over even though Celtic could potentially lose at Kilmarnock (personally think they will get a point to officially become champions). If not, they will secure it the following week v St. Mirren at home. This also depends on how Rangers
do, but that really won't matter one iota.

[eagleboy]

Send off.


https://twitter.com/Zeshankenzo/status/ ... ith-one%2F

[Craíc Addict]

Half time: Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 3. Unless something drastic happens Sevco aren't going to win a second title this year.

[thebeautifulgame]

Celtic confirmed as Champions for third season in a row with a convincing 5-0 victory away to Kilmarnock.

I reckon Rodgers should give players such as O'Riley, Carter- Vickers and Maeda a rest on Saturday (St. Mirren at Celtic Park) in preparation for the Scottish Cup Final v Rangers the following week. In my opinion not worth risking an injury when it is a dead rubber game so to speak.

Any way you look at it, Rodgers deserves the plaudits by the leadership shown to the players and staff when crunch time came. He has the required experience and know-how when it comes to the pointy end of the season.

If Celtic apply themselves in the correct manner and continue to show their professionalism, I would expect them to be too strong for Rangers a week come Saturday.

Rodgers' record v Rangers continues to impress: Played-17 Won-13 Drew-3 Lost-1

If however they slip up- expect the usual critic on this forum to show his football expertise by stating (again) that Rodgers can't coach!

No facts, no figures and sadly NO idea!

[eagleboy]

The Big Dance tonight. Scottish FA Cup. Go Celtic. prediction 3:2 to Celtic. A send off or 2.

[thebeautifulgame]

The Big Dance tonight. Scottish FA Cup. Go Celtic. prediction 3:2 to Celtic. A send off or 2.

Any win tonight will do eagleboy- though hope it doesn't go to penalties!

Celtic clear favourites on paper but we know the game's not played on paper. As long as we go in with the right attitude, I believe we will get the job done. Going for a 3-1 win to give big Joe the special send off (not the red card variety) he deserves on his 'final' day as a professional footballer. Come on the Hoops!

Seen how one journo in Scotland summed up the final-

Rangers have Cyriel Dessers- Celtic have Serial Winners!

[thebeautifulgame]

The Big Dance tonight. Scottish FA Cup. Go Celtic. prediction 3:2 to Celtic. A send off or 2.

Any win tonight will do eagleboy- though hope it doesn't go to penalties!

Celtic clear favourites on paper but we know the game's not played on paper. As long as we go in with the right attitude, I believe we will get the job done. Going for a 3-1 win to give big Joe the special send off (not the red card variety) he deserves on his 'final' day as a professional footballer. Come on the Hoops!

Seen how one journo in Scotland summed up the final-

Rangers have Cyriel Dessers- Celtic have Serial Winners!

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We heard you the first time.

[eagleboy]

Not the best match but the result is what counts. Does anyone know why VAR dismissed the Rangers HB in the first half.?
I see that Philippe Clement is whinging about everything. What a knob.

[thebeautifulgame]

We heard you the first time.

Oops- me bad. But it was a 'double' so maybe a deliberate mistake! All's well that ends well.

[thebeautifulgame]

Not the best match but the result is what counts. Does anyone know why VAR dismissed the Rangers HB in the first half.?
I see that Philippe Clement is whinging about everything. What a knob.

Can't deny that Celtic were well below par and had to battle all the way. The penalty shout for handball? For me there would be no complaints if it was given as the arm was out and away from the body. That said we got a break with their disallowed goal, though VAR clearly showed a push in Hart's back by Raskin. Liam Scales got away with a couple of pushes in the back which were missed by the officials.

Poor game and puzzling that only Celtic players were slipping all over the park. For me, Hatate was woeful and wasteful in midfield and he just seemed to struggle. That aside, the record books will only show Celtic won the Scottish Cup and the performance becomes insignificant.

What it does show (the performance) is that Celtic need to recruit well to stay ahead of our fierce rivals, particularly that Hart and possibly O'Riley are leaving. I would sign Idah on a permanent deal but knowing Celtic they won't be prepared to shell out the money to secure him.

[eagleboy]

Complete and utter dominance

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[Michael]

Bravo Celtic!!!!

I for one will eat humble pie, but Jury is still out with Rodgers.......

[thebeautifulgame]

Bravo Celtic!!!!

I for one will eat humble pie, but Jury is still out with Rodgers.......

Good to hear from you Michael and also good to admit when you are wrong- just enjoy that humble pie. The jury might be split but most would back him and recognise he is a decent coach.

If the Celtic Board don't back Rodgers with decent money for transfers I can see him exploring pastures new, it's certainly not unthinkable. Hopefully he stays and strengthens the squad, though Hart has already retired and there's a big fat chance that O'Riley will be transferred to an EPL side.

No disrespect to Rangers, but if Celtic do the right thing they won't get a sniff next season.

[eagleboy]

Almost have a tear in my eyes. Almost.
I recall rumours back in 2013.

EXCLUSIVE: IF THE IBROX ASBESTOS RUMOURS ARE TRUE, THEN CELTIC ARE GOING TO BE THE LEAST OF THE GOVAN OUTFIT’S WORRIES NEXT SEASON…

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football ... on-4673755

https://thecelticblog.com/2024/06/artic ... 591b0ded07

[thebeautifulgame]

The rumour is when Philippe Clement was asked to comment he simply stated-

'Nothing will change here, we will always be under the shadow of our biggest rivals and we can only be 'as best as' we can be'.

Seriously, if this rumour is true I would imagine it would have major implications for Rangers and severely dent any ambitions of competing with Celtic any time soon. Pretty sad actually as the Scottish game needs to improve and IMO it won't help matters.

[eagleboy]

Just watching the 1st half on Paramount of Man City v Celtic.

The Bhoys up 3:1.

Liking what I see, 1Kasper Schmeichel playing well in goal. Kühn has 2 very good goals and Kyogo 1 top typical type Kyogo goal.

1st half team

1Kasper Schmeichel
38Daizen Maeda
56 Anthony Ralston
57 Stephen Welsh
5 Liam Scales
3 Greg Taylor
33 Matt O'Riley
42 Callum McGregor
41 Reo Hatate
10 Nicolas Kühn
8 Kyogo Furuhashi
38 Daizen Maeda

https://x.com/footballtopdm/status/1815897809041629291
https://x.com/footballtopdm/status/1815903978674168221
https://x.com/footballtopdm/status/1815905639337435402

[eagleboy]

4:3 to Celtic.


https://x.com/footballtopdm/status/1815916921742844023
https://celtsarehere.com/watch-celtic-s ... g-4-3-win/
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[Some Cretin]

Friendlies mean jack schitt.

[Nice One Cyril]

Friendlies mean jack schitt.

Not to the sweaties.

Schmeichel could be a top signing though.

[eagleboy]

Don't care if it is a friendly

Chelsea 1 : 4 Celtic

wtf Chelsea

[thebeautifulgame]

Don't care if it is a friendly

Chelsea 1 : 4 Celtic

wtf Chelsea

And that just proves a point- yes, friendlies do mean little but not to the fans. It's like playing a board game with your brother, sister or best friend- you still want to win.

Out of curiosity eagleboy, it is interesting to note that you are keen on both Celtic and Chelsea which isn't that common place to be honest. Any particular reason for supporting these clubs?

[Nice One Cyril]

Don't care if it is a friendly

Chelsea 1 : 4 Celtic

wtf Chelsea

And that just proves a point- yes, friendlies do mean little but not to the fans. It's like playing a board game with your brother, sister or best friend- you still want to win.

Out of curiosity eagleboy, it is interesting to note that you are keen on both Celtic and Chelsea which isn't that common place to be honest. Any particular reason for supporting these clubs?

Plastic Scot and Plastic Londoner Stop being nice to him