The ‘Lucky’ Window slams shut
Who slams a window shut? Only football as far as I know, it wouldn’t happen in my house but the game I love takes every opportunity for some reason. Anyhow,…
Who slams a window shut? Only football as far as I know, it wouldn’t happen in my house but the game I love takes every opportunity for some reason. Anyhow,…
It was another traditional weekend in Scottish football, the big two won alongside more referring controversy. It’s getting quite easy to predict and Mondays articles almost write themselves these days. As…
Nefarious business deals with questionable player fees involved, secret recordings emerging, footballers with side letters out with their contract,,, no not The Rangers but we all watched this movie before….
I’m very torn over David, his retention that is. Should he stay or should he go, should Celtic yes or should they no. Should he just go with the flow?…
It struck me that under Ange change is happening at a very fast pace. Given our propensity to be slow movers in recent times, the rate at which things are…
The news that John James had messed up the password to his site and inadvertently given last week’s scoop a wider audience, reminded me of that other scoop. Charlotte Fakes….
I’m delighted we face Saint Mirren tonight. It’s a middle of the week pick me up, a night game under the floodlights which is always nice and usually promotes a…
Celtic and The Rangers both won, there was controversy, VAR problems, I guess you could say it was a typical weekend for Scottish football. Getting to a final is…
So Kyle Laugh-at-me is really fired up for today’s big cup clash. Raring to go, can’t wait, ‘the man’ is aiming to come back with a bang. Translated, he aims…
On Monday I wrote of the big push by the whistlers this weekend, convinced they would flex their muscle at Hampden and maybe try to slap Ange down after he…
I’ve been loath to mention the recent referring controversies, that topic has been very well covered here and elsewhere. Yesterday has changed that. Another Goldson handball, another biased decision,…
Regular readers will know by now my main bone of contention when it comes to the team. Midfield of course. I subscribe to the long held theory that winning…
So I wake up, read the blog upto kickoff time which reveals the team sheet, and go to work pondering the selection avoiding any opportunity for the result to filter…
Firstly our deepest condolences go out to the Mc Garvey family. Every Celtic fan knows Frank’s name, he is synonymous with the club and his exploits for the team left…
Im delighted with the buildup to Monday’s top of the table clash. Taking the timing into account, the extra rest should obviously suit the pressing team more. The…
It’s the classic no brainer decision. Excuse me Sir, would you like to upgrade for the same price or maybe less? Ange,,,of course. It was clever all around to…
As the year draws to a close those of a Celtic persuasion will sleep the easiest. Reinforced in numbers via another busy winter transfer window, reinforced on the park with…
Mahe and BMCUWP sincerly wish each and every one of you a very merry Christmas no matter where on the globe you may be this weekend. Christmas is a special…
I’ve come to realize something. I was pondering this team of ours, and by that I mean the whole squad. I’ve written before this is the strongest squad I’ve…
It was always about the win. After such a long lay off some sense of familiarity was going to be lost, momentum there to be picked up again not simply…
I’m still finding it hard to wrap my head around this winter world cup and the subsequent knock on effects on the SPL. Just when we would usually be wrapping…
I’ve become increasingly aware that when you reach a certain level the game is decided on it’s big moments, specifically which team takes advantage of them. It’s the managers…
It’s easy to be cynical in this day and age, very easy. War, numerous governments failing their electorate, price gouging, climate change, and many more travesties can all lend to…
I haven’t been paying much attention to the World Cup but I have noticed online predictions from various England supporters stating Jude Bellingham will win them the tournament in the…
Call me cynical, but I honestly believe Peter has been brought in for one specific reason,,,to place the club back in the slow lane. He has previous, he has…
France was chosen as host nation by FIFA in Berlin on 13 August, 1936. France was chosen over Argentina and Germany in the first round of voting. The decision to…
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…
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)…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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. 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…