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20 May 2018, 04:30 PM
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He will also ask whether Kevin Clancy should have sent off Dedryck Boyata for a tug on Chris Cadden.
Aye. No bother.
What about Aldred being sent off and Celtic having a penalty to make it 3-0 against ten men?
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21 May 2018, 02:34 AM
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Quite a decent report on the SC Final. BIG MATCH VERDICT Celtic and Brendan Rodgers officially a match made in heaven after Scottish Cup victory says David FrielPrince Harry and Meghan Markle may have tied the knot just hours earlier but the Scottish Cup Final showed why Rodgers and the Parkhead club are made for each other Spoiler: click to toggle By David Friel THE courtship began in the summer of 2016 in London. After just two dates, they both started to think they were meant for each other. One needed stability and direction. The other was able to provide that — and add a welcome dose of glamour. It has now became official that they were indeed a match made in heaven. No, not the new Royal couple Meghan and Harry. But Celtic and Brendan Rodgers. Two years on from that first date with Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawwell in London, the manager rewrote Hoops history again. Last May he became only the third Celtic boss to win a Treble with his Invincibles. Now they’ve only gone and done it again. Chuck in all £60million of the two Champions League qualifications and the Hoops board must be so relieved that they made that first move. For the Celtic supporters partying long into the night, it must feel like a never-ending honeymoon. The domestic dominance of Rodgers’ side is unprecedented. A Double Treble has never been achieved by a Scottish club. These Celtic players now stand alone and again turned up when it really mattered this season. Moussa Dembele was immense, Scott Brown led by example and Callum McGregor again delivered on the big stage. How long the Rodgers-Celtic relationship lasts remains to be seen. The Hoops boss doesn’t look in a rush to split up. But nothing lasts forever and you can sense that these Hoops fans are determined to enjoy him while he’s here. To put it into perspective, Rodgers has won double the amount of trophies in two seasons than the club did in the entire 1990s. Yet hours after Meghan walked down the aisle, this WASN’T a total procession for Celtic at Hampden. Granted, the first half was a mismatch but Motherwell never felt sorry for themselves. They caused Celtic problems in the second half. Craig Gordon finally got his gloves dirty after an easy first 45. Stephen Robinson, who built this side for the grand sum of £10k, should take pride in the way they refused to crumble. He will also ask whether Kevin Clancy should have sent off Dedryck Boyata for a tug on Chris Cadden. When Gael Bigirimana’s free-kick then crashed off the bar, it was another ‘What if?’ moment. Not that Well can have too many complaints. Celtic were the better team in another terrific spectacle. The SFA get stick for just about everything these days. A lot of the time it’s justified. But credit where it’s due. The blazers don’t half put on a show on cup final day. You had pyrotechnics, massive banners on the pitch and even an RAF flyover minutes before the start. Then there was legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer keeping control of all the razzamatazz. Surreal? You bet — absolutely magic at the same time. Dedryck Boyata became Dedryck BOYAAATAAAAA. Cedric Kipre was rechristened Cedric KEEPRAAAAY. Buffer’s booming voice made sure the atmosphere was electric and both teams were ready to rumble alright. Motherwell came out swinging but Celtic have too many players who can box clever. McGregor is one. The little midfielder always seems that step ahead of his opponents. He was in the mood right from the off — bobbing and weaving into space and looking for any weakness. Kipre’s head was in a spin trying to contain him. That McGregor scored the opener was no surprise. As Motherwell hesitated, his killer instinct took over. The touch was perfect. The finish, with his supposed weaker foot, was sublime. The ball was in the top corner before Trevor Carson could move. Motherwell were punch drunk. Celtic’s pace, pressing and movement was too much. Cadden was supposed to be taking his team up the pitch. Instead, Kieran Tierney forced him deep. The Scotland new boy looked over to boss Robinson pleading for guidance. In the sweltering heat and wide open spaces, this was a grind. The Well boss had to think on his feet and he did change things — ripping up his trusty 3-5-2 template and switch to a back four. Unfortunately for Robinson, the real Dembele also turned up for Celtic in a Man of the Match display. The Frenchman was in the mood. His brain and brawn was too much for Tom Aldred to handle. Dembele’s hold-up play and touch to set up Olivier Ntcham for the daisy-cutter second typified his powerful performance. Yet this Motherwell team will never chuck it. They’d been outclassed but were back out early to have a go. Allan Campbell led the way. Gallus, gamey, gutsy, the midfielder is a throwback. The Scotland under-21 star has no time for reputations. Fear? What’s that. He threw himself into tackles and left nothing out on the pitch. While skipper Carl McHugh was hooked, Campbell played like a man. But ultimately, this was a day when Celtic’s class told. When Dembele, Brown and co simply had too much. They aren’t Invincibles this time but this Treble has it’s own place in history and besides, when are sequels ever as good as the original? https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2667422/celtic-brendan-rodgers-scottish-cup-david-friel/ Davids a Celtic man. Wrote a book on the invincibles - good read.
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21 May 2018, 07:05 AM
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Steve Clarke encouraging all the other teams in the SPFL to have a go at Celtic next season.
STOP IT Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke admits the Scottish Premiership cannot allow Celtic to win a third treble next season The Hoops made history at Hampden on Saturday as they defeated Motherwell to win the Double Treble
Spoiler: click to toggle By Gareth Law STEVE CLARKE knows other clubs could be preparing to swoop for his players over the summer. But he is aiming to keep Kilmarnock flying high next season. The Scottish Football Writers’ Association Manager of the Year knows the success he has enjoyed at Rugby Park could bring its problems. His stars have put themselves in the shop window with their incredible run to fifth spot after they languished at the bottom when he took charge in October. But Clarke is positive he can keep the good times rolling. He said: “We’re certainly not in the same league financially as Celtic — their budget is probably 20 times ours. “We did very well this year, we competed in every game we played. When I went to the club it was on its knees, it wasn’t a happy place. “The players were low on confidence and they didn’t have any guidance. “All I did was give them a little bit of direction. “I looked at what I had in the squad and found a way to play that suited the players. “Their confidence picked up and suddenly they were winning matches and felt good about themselves. We finished the season in a really good place. “The problem I’ve got as the manager of Kilmarnock is, financially speaking, other clubs can come and take my better players. “We can’t stand in their way. Any money the club needs, we’d have to accept bids. “It’s very difficult for me to sit here and say we’ll challenge again for the top six next season, although I’d like to think we will because we’ve got the nucleus of a good squad. “If I can keep them together and add one or two over the summer then I’d like to think we’d be very competitive again next year. “We also need Rangers to be better. Aberdeen will improve and I think Hearts and Hibs will too. “So hopefully we get a more competitive division.” Celtic completed the double Treble on Saturday but Clarke hopes the Hoops don’t sweep the boards again next term. He said: “Six out of six is pretty good. They had the Invincibles season last year which was incredible. “I don’t think the clubs in Scotland were going to allow that again and there was a better resistance against Celtic this year. “They didn’t win all their league games and dropped more points, which maybe makes next year more interesting. “But when it came to the cup competitions and the big matches Celtic just showed they were that little cut above everyone else. “Now as the chasing pack — Aberdeen, Rangers, Hibs, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, St Johnstone — we all have to try and grab hold of Celtic’s coat tails and bring them back towards us. “Everyone looks at Scottish football and says it’s easy for Celtic. They win all the games. “But trust me, they have to work very hard to win all those games. “They do it very well — a double Treble is a really good achievement. “But hopefully next year somebody can throw a spanner in the works and they don’t win everything.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2671259/kilmarnock-boss-steve-clarke-admits-the-scottish-premiership-cannot-allow-celtic-to-win-a-third-treble-next-season/
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21 May 2018, 06:49 PM
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Steve Clarke encouraging all the other teams in the SPFL to have a go at Celtic next season. STOP IT Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke admits the Scottish Premiership cannot allow Celtic to win a third treble next seasonThe Hoops made history at Hampden on Saturday as they defeated Motherwell to win the Double Treble Spoiler: click to toggle By Gareth Law STEVE CLARKE knows other clubs could be preparing to swoop for his players over the summer. But he is aiming to keep Kilmarnock flying high next season. The Scottish Football Writers’ Association Manager of the Year knows the success he has enjoyed at Rugby Park could bring its problems. His stars have put themselves in the shop window with their incredible run to fifth spot after they languished at the bottom when he took charge in October. But Clarke is positive he can keep the good times rolling. He said: “We’re certainly not in the same league financially as Celtic — their budget is probably 20 times ours. “We did very well this year, we competed in every game we played. When I went to the club it was on its knees, it wasn’t a happy place. “The players were low on confidence and they didn’t have any guidance. “All I did was give them a little bit of direction. “I looked at what I had in the squad and found a way to play that suited the players. “Their confidence picked up and suddenly they were winning matches and felt good about themselves. We finished the season in a really good place. “The problem I’ve got as the manager of Kilmarnock is, financially speaking, other clubs can come and take my better players. “We can’t stand in their way. Any money the club needs, we’d have to accept bids. “It’s very difficult for me to sit here and say we’ll challenge again for the top six next season, although I’d like to think we will because we’ve got the nucleus of a good squad. “If I can keep them together and add one or two over the summer then I’d like to think we’d be very competitive again next year. “We also need Rangers to be better. Aberdeen will improve and I think Hearts and Hibs will too. “So hopefully we get a more competitive division.” Celtic completed the double Treble on Saturday but Clarke hopes the Hoops don’t sweep the boards again next term. He said: “Six out of six is pretty good. They had the Invincibles season last year which was incredible. “I don’t think the clubs in Scotland were going to allow that again and there was a better resistance against Celtic this year. “They didn’t win all their league games and dropped more points, which maybe makes next year more interesting. “But when it came to the cup competitions and the big matches Celtic just showed they were that little cut above everyone else. “Now as the chasing pack — Aberdeen, Rangers, Hibs, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, St Johnstone — we all have to try and grab hold of Celtic’s coat tails and bring them back towards us. “Everyone looks at Scottish football and says it’s easy for Celtic. They win all the games. “But trust me, they have to work very hard to win all those games. “They do it very well — a double Treble is a really good achievement. “But hopefully next year somebody can throw a spanner in the works and they don’t win everything.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2671259/kilmarnock-boss-steve-clarke-admits-the-scottish-premiership-cannot-allow-celtic-to-win-a-third-treble-next-season/ I don't mind anything he said except the bit about having to drag us back towards their level, why don't coaches try and improve and try to come up to our level, instead of trying to drag us down. It seems a very very negative outlook and doesn't help improve our league at all.
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23 May 2018, 11:41 AM
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my mate insists that McLean is a tim, not that you would know from his broadcasts, but he insists McLean and his family are tims - anyone confirm this?
I’m sure he’s an Aberdeen fan? I’m sure I read he’s a Ross County fan?
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23 May 2018, 11:47 AM
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I’m sure he’s an Aberdeen fan?
I’m sure I read he’s a Ross County fan? “Although I get accused of being a Celtic or Rangers fan by both sides of the Old Firm. I’m neither. I support my home team Ross County.”
Full boring article
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/archives/news/52401/the-beeb-wanted-me-more-for-my-broadcast-talents-than-my-golfing-prowess/
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23 May 2018, 12:26 PM
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Whatever he is, I think we can all agree he’s an utter dick.
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23 May 2018, 12:39 PM
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Whatever he is, I think we can all agree he’s an utter dick. That's a bingo.
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23 May 2018, 12:45 PM
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Whatever he is, I think we can all agree he’s an utter dick.
That's a bingo. You just say bingo.
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23 May 2018, 01:02 PM
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That's a bingo.
You just say bingo. Thank you for correcting my English.
Merry New Year!!!
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23 May 2018, 01:30 PM
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Steve Clarke encouraging all the other teams in the SPFL to have a go at Celtic next season. STOP IT Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke admits the Scottish Premiership cannot allow Celtic to win a third treble next seasonThe Hoops made history at Hampden on Saturday as they defeated Motherwell to win the Double Treble Spoiler: click to toggle By Gareth Law STEVE CLARKE knows other clubs could be preparing to swoop for his players over the summer. But he is aiming to keep Kilmarnock flying high next season. The Scottish Football Writers’ Association Manager of the Year knows the success he has enjoyed at Rugby Park could bring its problems. His stars have put themselves in the shop window with their incredible run to fifth spot after they languished at the bottom when he took charge in October. But Clarke is positive he can keep the good times rolling. He said: “We’re certainly not in the same league financially as Celtic — their budget is probably 20 times ours. “We did very well this year, we competed in every game we played. When I went to the club it was on its knees, it wasn’t a happy place. “The players were low on confidence and they didn’t have any guidance. “All I did was give them a little bit of direction. “I looked at what I had in the squad and found a way to play that suited the players. “Their confidence picked up and suddenly they were winning matches and felt good about themselves. We finished the season in a really good place. “The problem I’ve got as the manager of Kilmarnock is, financially speaking, other clubs can come and take my better players. “We can’t stand in their way. Any money the club needs, we’d have to accept bids. “It’s very difficult for me to sit here and say we’ll challenge again for the top six next season, although I’d like to think we will because we’ve got the nucleus of a good squad. “If I can keep them together and add one or two over the summer then I’d like to think we’d be very competitive again next year. “We also need Rangers to be better. Aberdeen will improve and I think Hearts and Hibs will too. “So hopefully we get a more competitive division.” Celtic completed the double Treble on Saturday but Clarke hopes the Hoops don’t sweep the boards again next term. He said: “Six out of six is pretty good. They had the Invincibles season last year which was incredible. “I don’t think the clubs in Scotland were going to allow that again and there was a better resistance against Celtic this year. “They didn’t win all their league games and dropped more points, which maybe makes next year more interesting. “But when it came to the cup competitions and the big matches Celtic just showed they were that little cut above everyone else. “Now as the chasing pack — Aberdeen, Rangers, Hibs, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, St Johnstone — we all have to try and grab hold of Celtic’s coat tails and bring them back towards us. “Everyone looks at Scottish football and says it’s easy for Celtic. They win all the games. “But trust me, they have to work very hard to win all those games. “They do it very well — a double Treble is a really good achievement. “But hopefully next year somebody can throw a spanner in the works and they don’t win everything.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2671259/kilmarnock-boss-steve-clarke-admits-the-scottish-premiership-cannot-allow-celtic-to-win-a-third-treble-next-season/
I don't mind anything he said except the bit about having to drag us back towards their level, why don't coaches try and improve and try to come up to our level, instead of trying to drag us down. It seems a very very negative outlook and doesn't help improve our league at all. They do try to improve, look at the way Hibs and Killie have played at times this season. They just don’t play like that against us. That’s why he is saying it isn’t easy for us as we have to work very hard to find a way past teams who close shop. We’d hammer teams most weeks if they opened up against us.
He said it in the report, he played in a way that suits the players he has available to him and he has made them better. He has to consider the opposition and adjust his game when needed though. How can Hibs put 5 v them when we couldn’t buy a goal against them. How can Killie put 3 in Hibs net when we couldn’t. Sevco put 5 in Hibs net yet we struggled when up against them this season.
Its also why we get scudded in Europe, apart from the time we dragged Barca back to our level with a set piece and a route one long ball.
Edited by Dubz, 23 May 2018, 01:31 PM.
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23 May 2018, 01:42 PM
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Steve Clarke encouraging all the other teams in the SPFL to have a go at Celtic next season. STOP IT Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke admits the Scottish Premiership cannot allow Celtic to win a third treble next seasonThe Hoops made history at Hampden on Saturday as they defeated Motherwell to win the Double Treble Spoiler: click to toggle By Gareth Law STEVE CLARKE knows other clubs could be preparing to swoop for his players over the summer. But he is aiming to keep Kilmarnock flying high next season. The Scottish Football Writers’ Association Manager of the Year knows the success he has enjoyed at Rugby Park could bring its problems. His stars have put themselves in the shop window with their incredible run to fifth spot after they languished at the bottom when he took charge in October. But Clarke is positive he can keep the good times rolling. He said: “We’re certainly not in the same league financially as Celtic — their budget is probably 20 times ours. “We did very well this year, we competed in every game we played. When I went to the club it was on its knees, it wasn’t a happy place. “The players were low on confidence and they didn’t have any guidance. “All I did was give them a little bit of direction. “I looked at what I had in the squad and found a way to play that suited the players. “Their confidence picked up and suddenly they were winning matches and felt good about themselves. We finished the season in a really good place. “The problem I’ve got as the manager of Kilmarnock is, financially speaking, other clubs can come and take my better players. “We can’t stand in their way. Any money the club needs, we’d have to accept bids. “It’s very difficult for me to sit here and say we’ll challenge again for the top six next season, although I’d like to think we will because we’ve got the nucleus of a good squad. “If I can keep them together and add one or two over the summer then I’d like to think we’d be very competitive again next year. “We also need Rangers to be better. Aberdeen will improve and I think Hearts and Hibs will too. “So hopefully we get a more competitive division.” Celtic completed the double Treble on Saturday but Clarke hopes the Hoops don’t sweep the boards again next term. He said: “Six out of six is pretty good. They had the Invincibles season last year which was incredible. “I don’t think the clubs in Scotland were going to allow that again and there was a better resistance against Celtic this year. “They didn’t win all their league games and dropped more points, which maybe makes next year more interesting. “But when it came to the cup competitions and the big matches Celtic just showed they were that little cut above everyone else. “Now as the chasing pack — Aberdeen, Rangers, Hibs, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, St Johnstone — we all have to try and grab hold of Celtic’s coat tails and bring them back towards us. “Everyone looks at Scottish football and says it’s easy for Celtic. They win all the games. “But trust me, they have to work very hard to win all those games. “They do it very well — a double Treble is a really good achievement. “But hopefully next year somebody can throw a spanner in the works and they don’t win everything.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2671259/kilmarnock-boss-steve-clarke-admits-the-scottish-premiership-cannot-allow-celtic-to-win-a-third-treble-next-season/
I don't mind anything he said except the bit about having to drag us back towards their level, why don't coaches try and improve and try to come up to our level, instead of trying to drag us down. It seems a very very negative outlook and doesn't help improve our league at all. Look at the spankings we took in the CL when we try and play the same way at that level.
When we beat Barcelona a few years ago, we played ultra defensive and hit on the counter. We didn't try to bring our game up to match Barcelona's.
It's ridiculous to expect other sides to do the same against us. Maybe try it in other matches but against us, I can understand it. It's their best chance of getting away with any sort of point.
edit - Just read the last post in the thread
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23 May 2018, 02:18 PM
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When Ali beat Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle he abandoned his usual tactics of dancing round the ring to lie on the ropes and let George punch himself out. When Ashe beat Connors in the Wimbledon final he abandoned his usual graceful attacking game in favour of chipping the ball back to rob Jimbo of his power. When Celtic beat Barcelona we abandoned our usual attacking tactics at home for mass defence, waiting for set-piece situations and hitting them on the break. There’s nothing shameful in changing your usual tactics to rob your stronger opponent of their strongest weapons. It’s the smart thing to do.
I hope we do it next season in Europe!
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When Ali beat Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle he abandoned his usual tactics of dancing round the ring to lie on the ropes and let George punch himself out. When Ashe beat Connors in the Wimbledon final he abandoned his usual graceful attacking game in favour of chipping the ball back to rob Jimbo of his power. When Celtic beat Barcelona we abandoned our usual attacking tactics at home for mass defence, waiting for set-piece situations and hitting them on the break. There’s nothing shameful in changing your usual tactics to rob your stronger opponent of their strongest weapons. It’s the smart thing to do.
I hope we do it next season in Europe! Even when we went ultra defensive Barca still beat us 6-1. Beating Barca was a unique occasion. PSG and Barca matches in past two years have been sound beatings. That was three matches out of 20+ in those two seasons. Barca have humiliated PSG, Liverpool walloped Roma, Bayern did Barca, all by big scores. I find defeats to Legia, Molde or Salzburg harder to take. We will improve but we may still take the odd hammering from the top European teams. Such is (football) life.
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When Ali beat Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle he abandoned his usual tactics of dancing round the ring to lie on the ropes and let George punch himself out. When Ashe beat Connors in the Wimbledon final he abandoned his usual graceful attacking game in favour of chipping the ball back to rob Jimbo of his power. When Celtic beat Barcelona we abandoned our usual attacking tactics at home for mass defence, waiting for set-piece situations and hitting them on the break. There’s nothing shameful in changing your usual tactics to rob your stronger opponent of their strongest weapons. It’s the smart thing to do.
I hope we do it next season in Europe!
Even when we went ultra defensive Barca still beat us 6-1. Beating Barca was a unique occasion. PSG and Barca matches in past two years have been sound beatings. That was three matches out of 20+ in those two seasons. Barca have humiliated PSG, Liverpool walloped Roma, Bayern did Barca, all by big scores. I find defeats to Legia, Molde or Salzburg harder to take. We will improve but we may still take the odd hammering from the top European teams. Such is (football) life. If you play defensively against the rich clubs you risk a hammering. If you try to go toe-to-toe with them you guarantee it.
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23 May 2018, 04:18 PM
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When Ali beat Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle he abandoned his usual tactics of dancing round the ring to lie on the ropes and let George punch himself out. When Ashe beat Connors in the Wimbledon final he abandoned his usual graceful attacking game in favour of chipping the ball back to rob Jimbo of his power. When Celtic beat Barcelona we abandoned our usual attacking tactics at home for mass defence, waiting for set-piece situations and hitting them on the break. There’s nothing shameful in changing your usual tactics to rob your stronger opponent of their strongest weapons. It’s the smart thing to do.
I hope we do it next season in Europe!
Even when we went ultra defensive Barca still beat us 6-1. Beating Barca was a unique occasion. Unique as it was, we nearly achieved something similar in the Nou Camp in the same group. We had a worse team then, so it shouldn't be out of the question hoping not to get absolutely burst in both legs by the big teams.
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23 May 2018, 04:58 PM
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When Ali beat Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle he abandoned his usual tactics of dancing round the ring to lie on the ropes and let George punch himself out. When Ashe beat Connors in the Wimbledon final he abandoned his usual graceful attacking game in favour of chipping the ball back to rob Jimbo of his power. When Celtic beat Barcelona we abandoned our usual attacking tactics at home for mass defence, waiting for set-piece situations and hitting them on the break. There’s nothing shameful in changing your usual tactics to rob your stronger opponent of their strongest weapons. It’s the smart thing to do.
I hope we do it next season in Europe!
Even when we went ultra defensive Barca still beat us 6-1. Beating Barca was a unique occasion.
Unique as it was, we nearly achieved something similar in the Nou Camp in the same group. We had a worse team then, so it shouldn't be out of the question hoping not to get absolutely burst in both legs by the big teams. Nearly! Nearly! Nearly! BR is trying something different to backs to the wall stuff. We've been found wanting in some games but my hope is that next year will see us compete better with the bigger teams. We have to aim for better than the odd big scalp, creditable draw or plucky defeat. We don't have a MON type team full of big players (yet) but I'm hopeful for this coming European campaign.
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23 May 2018, 07:41 PM
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Unique as it was, we nearly achieved something similar in the Nou Camp in the same group. We had a worse team then, so it shouldn't be out of the question hoping not to get absolutely burst in both legs by the big teams.
Nearly! Nearly! Nearly! BR is trying something different to backs to the wall stuff. We've been found wanting in some games but my hope is that next year will see us compete better with the bigger teams. We have to aim for better than the odd big scalp, creditable draw or plucky defeat. We don't have a MON type team full of big players (yet) but I'm hopeful for this coming European campaign. I really hoped we would kick on & learn a lesson, after the home defeat to Munchengladbach - they were outstanding in their set-up, organisation & discipline. I'd love for us to be able to control a game, the way that Munchengladbach did that night.
I think Clarke is the type of coach who can get that level of performance from his players, I think Brendan's highlight in what he is attempting to do is the narrow home defeat to Bayern - where we went toe to toe with a Giant & almost got something....but came away with zilch.
We will never be able to dominate games until we sort out our defence, Boyata/Jozo don't have the level of concentration that Munchengladbach had that night.
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24 May 2018, 07:14 AM
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Something he said almost twelve years ago now comes to light, someone must have it in for him. Surely this is what we are commonly ttold is "banter"?
SFA director who ruled on Rangers called Ibrox fans 'the great unwashed' Gary Hughes is fighting for his job as the SFA launched a probe into the comments made in a magazine interview.
Spoiler: click to toggle ByGary Ralston SFA board member Gary Hughes is fighting for his future in football after labelling Rangers fans “the great unwashed”. The self-confessed Celtic fan, part of the powerful eight-strong SFA board, is facing the axe after details emerged of a magazine interview he gave almost 12 years ago. His crass and insensitive comments are set to hand new chief executive Ian Maxwell his first test of leadership less than 48 hours after he was paraded at Hampden. Indeed, last night the SFA confirmed they would be launching a probe into the board member’s comments. Gary Hughes made the comment in a magazine Hughes, who is also chairman of the SFA’s audit committee, is due to stand for re-election to the influential SFA board next month. But it remains to be seen if he will be given the opportunity to extend the position as a senior independent non-executive director he first took up in April 2015. Hughes was CEO of publishing firm CMPI when he gave his intemperate interview to its licensed trade magazine, The Publican, on August 28 2006. In a feature headlined “What I love about Glasgow pubs” he extolled the virtues of the city’s many bars. He was quoted: “Glaswegians are passionate about sport – actually I mean fitba’! “The next best thing to being at Celtic Park (only the great unwashed venture South to Ibrox) is watching the game, pint of Tennents in hand along with some like-minded souls.” Record Sport has been sent a copy of the original cutting from the trade publication. Hughes, who also holds a string of positions with blue chip companies including the SECC and Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim Retail, has made no secret of his support of Celtic, even stating in one interview a desire to see his son Gavin one day play for the club. There’s disquiet at Ibrox about his comments, even from more than a decade ago, with the SFA’s compliance officer currently probing issues around the club’s UEFA licence from 2011. Supporters of Hughes point to his status as a true independent and his recent comments backing the SFA’s stance in snubbing a call for an independent review of the EBT era at Rangers, led by Celtic. Hughes said in an interview last September: “I have no qualms whatsoever about what the association did and how it managed its matters through that period.” Hughes was unavailable for comment last night. A Rangers spokesperson said: “If it is proven such an inappropriate comment was made by an independent non-executive director of the SFA we would expect that body to investigate thoroughly and quickly.” https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sfa-director-who-ruled-rangers-12586575
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24 May 2018, 07:23 AM
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Make a throwaway line about the huns 12 years ago = fighting for your job.
Admit being part of an orchestrated tax avoidance scheme = no action taken.
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