The Obscure Bhoys
First and foremost on behalf of Bobby and myself a huge thanks to every single soul that helps this site, whether posting or guest articles, all contributions are treasured. We’ve…
First and foremost on behalf of Bobby and myself a huge thanks to every single soul that helps this site, whether posting or guest articles, all contributions are treasured. We’ve…
Good morning, friends. Whilst it is still relatively fresh in our minds, I thought it might be interesting to revisit our players performances across the 6 Champions League games, based on…
As promised, Part 1 of a Trilogy of contributions from our esteemed Sentinel, Jimbo67… enjoy folks! THE DIRTIEST GAME? I think most people who read this will know quite a…
Morning,all. It is always a pleasure to hear from The Gombeen Man,and today’s article is written in his usual thought-provoking style. ******** “Why do you look at the speck of…
The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second edition of the championship for men’s teams. It took place in Italy from 27 May to 10 June 1934. Teams 16 (from 4 confederations) Venue(s)…
Morning,all. I think it’s fair to say that not too many of us on here are huge fans of international football. That might be because,as Celtic supporters we can take…
So the Big Cup tournament went well. What a spectacle, a joy to behold, jubilant supporters everywhere, beer galore and songs aplenty in the sun. No, not that Qatari fiasco,…
Would anyone be interested in a score predictor competition for the world cup?£5 entry fee,all monies raised towards charity,the winner decides which charity benefits. Also. £50 winner. £25 runner up….
Some Celts will have heard of Gabriel Hanot. Some perhaps not. Exactly who is this man, who happened to play a pivotal role, in the greatest day in Celtic’s history?…
With the introduction of VAR to Scottish football our football media, On line, Audio or Print has been akin to living in Plato’s Cave where debate/discussion concentrates on the shadows…
Morning,all. I received this on Saturday morning from our esteemed roving correspondent in Australia. Wonderful to hear from him again,and hopefully he will update us on his travels and travails….
As we arrive at the World Cup 2022 break, ( some might say broken…) thought it might be an idea to look back to where it all began. Don’t be…
One poor decision is understandable, two unlucky, but a constant barrage of them is an attack. It’s clear there’s a concerted effort under way in the SPL and as…
So it’s a given we shall top the league heading into the break, the VAR scandal rages on, plus we shall have ins-and-outs when the next window opens says the…
Morning,all. Saturday sees us at home to Ross County who,although still enmeshed in a relegation struggle,are actually one of the form teams at the moment. Okay,they have won their last…
Morning,all. The TWISTY Naps Competition has been a rattling good ride so far,and we are now halfway through it. Twenty weeks of a forty week competition,truly a marathon and not…
Morning,all. Firstly,on behalf of my family,our grateful thanks for everyone’s good wishes for my Dad,who had an operation yesterday. Hopefully he will be fit enough soon to thank you all…
70 years ago… on this day ( Sunday) in 1952, Celts can be fully satisfied with their previous day’s work and ‘never say die attitude’ -after battling back in a…
Morning,all. Tuesday is really not a good day to be writing an article about Celtic when we play on the previous Saturday and then tomorrow. It always feels as though…
Footballing wise it was a pleasant weekend. I thought our fixture would be a routine victory by a couple of goals, instead we were treated to a six goal thriller…
I’ll say it now, I wouldn’t want to be in the other SPL clubs shoes. Fate has conspired to leave the Bhoys with domestic affairs only, no other distractions…
Morning,all. With our European adventure over till next season,we can now concentrate our endeavours on the domestic front. For three whole games,until the five week break for The World Cup…
Morning,all. I was really disappointed once again last night,another European night where we did so much right,too much wrong and the the scoreline flattered the opposition. Even if the result…
110 years ago … it’s 1912 and Celts have two games in quick succession. on this day (Saturday) we visit Cathcart Road in Glasgow’s Sooside on proper League business against…
Morning,all. Tomorrow sees us in our usual early slot for an away match in the CL,which will at least allow the faithful in Madrid a chance to have a few…
That’s our busiest month yet out of the way, with pass marks. October was always going to sober up the supporters’ expectations, or sober up those clubs who dream of…
On Tuesday night a draw in Europe’s top tier of club football felt like a defeat. In one way it was considering we exited the tournament, but on the night…
Morning,all. We move on to another bread and butter domestic match,but this one with an added edge or two. Firstly,we are away to Livingston-which is hardly a magic carpet ride…
60 Years ago… Our Bhoys are still recovering from the shock of a sharp exit from their first ever excursion into Competitive European Football. The things ye learn… On 26th…
Morning,all. My usual greeting to you in my article. I don’t actually know what is the most relevant word in the above. Is it morning? Is it greeting-as I came…
Morning,all. Another midweek,another pop at the Champions League. This time at Celtic Park against the currently-exiled Ukrainian champions,Shakhtar Donetsk. Looking at the various group tables,it has been clear that there…
We never stop.You know it, I know it, and now everyone knows it. Both teams at the top scored very late goals, the big difference bei v one was an…
On Monday I stated Wednesdays team sheet couldn’t come fast enough. I wanted the same lineup that blew the Hibs away.My wish wasn’t granted, but tellingly the spine of the…
Morning,all. Managerial merry-go-round has picked up momentum overnight with the much expected dismissal of Steven Gerrard by Aston Villa. This followed the defeat by newly-promoted yo-yo side,Fulham. Interesting timing,what with…
Morning,all. An away match in the quarters of a cup is never an easy prospect,but neither need it be a daunting one. Last night,a stuffy and stubborn Motherwell offered a…
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS doesn’t ask for much, and when he does it’s invariably for the benefit of someone else. So , (see the spacing) it’s a pleasure to be…
Morning,all. Was that St Mirren game really only five weeks ago? Seems like an age,an eternity during which we have had misgivings about the first eleven,the back-up crew,the ability of…
I’m delighted with the weekend’s spectacle. Not only did Ange switch it up a bit with his starters, but many stakes a very good claim for their position.And of course,…
Fellow Sentinels, Celtic have made an announcement in the forthcoming AGM papers that paves the way to wider engagement with shareholders before and at AGMS. It provides an opportunity to…
In season One the plan was simple. Allow the new manager to impose his new style upon a rebuilt squad while accessing said squad players, and deciding areas to strengthen…
Morning,all. Well,we have given it our best shot at the top table,but have ultimately come up short after four games of the six. In these,I think we can count ourselves…
130 years ago ….we are back in 1892 and on this day (Thursday) Celts the Scottish Cup, Glasgow Cup and Glasgow Charities Cup Holders, are preparing for a visit to…
Morning,all. That was not a pretty watch last night. We took the game to Leipzig,had some decent early chances and even hit the woodwork a couple of times,but we were…
Morning,all. Welcome to another exhilarating night of Zadok The Priest and the most raucous atmosphere,perhaps,in football. We certainly know how to turn it up to eleven on a European night…
Ange surprised a lot more than myself with his selections on Saturday it’s fair to say. On the one hand, we emerged with the points, many players saw game…
When Ange joined his first preferred midfield trio was Calmac, Tam, David Turnbull mostly through options available at the time, and although many felt the experienced McCarthy would see game…
Morning,all. Well,it’s that time of the week again,and my normal levels of enthusiasm and optimism have returned! A lunchtime kick-off in Perth will hopefully set us up for a good…
Morning,all. The good thing about being a Celtic supporter is sharing our optimism about a forthcoming match with our fellow Celtic supporters. The downside to that is post-match post-mortem syndrome,and…
30 years ago… it’s 1992 and we take a wee bit of licence on European nites to shoehorn in relevant games… Celts’ record against German teams hasn’t been very good….