The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[From the Bunker]

The penalty denied was ridiculous.How it was missed is beyond belief.Referee's brother is a former Rangers/NI player too.No wonder Celtic have written to SFA seeking an explanation,even though it was fan pressure that motivated this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUKD6SvFYAo

In fairness it is hard for the official behind the goal to see it properly!

[Milltown Row2]

The penalty denied was ridiculous.How it was missed is beyond belief.Referee's brother is a former Rangers/NI player too.No wonder Celtic have written to SFA seeking an explanation,even though it was fan pressure that motivated this

Bit like that one Peter saved v Spurs.... 2 meters behind the line and both referee and linesman lost.... Definitely a conspiracy then.... Did spurs write a letter then?

[illdecide]

I was half watching the game and from what I saw, I though ICT fully deserved their victory. Celtic were poor. Gordon made a bad mistake which got himself sent off, it wasn't as if  ICT scoring a goal at that stage would have mattered that much, but going down to 10 players mattered. Celtic fans can grumble about the penalty denied but that's just deflecting from a very poor performance.

Main street that's a load of shite tbh, Celtic were by far the better team in the first half and that incident right at the end of the first half would have put Celtic 2-0 up and ICT down to 10 men and that would have been game over...It was a game changer big time. ICT did play well afterwards but if you're saying it didn't have an impact on the game then you're wrong.

My opinion may not be your liking but does it have to stimulate an instant delusion?    I never said the denied penalty did not have an impact on the game,  but to blame the defeat on the denied penalty is deflecting from a poor performance.
IMo having the goalie sent off had a much bigger impact than not getting the penalty and that was a self inflicted error, an awful error from a top goalie. Not an accident or just one of those things.
Celtic with 11 players could have handled that game at 1-1, even with some players being truly average and some others well below par. And what kind of boots were they wearing?  the 10 players should have at least got the draw.

Alright maybe I jumped in a bit feet first , it was/is still a bit raw. I don't have green tinted glasses and i'll always call a spade a spade, if we're beaten by a better team i'll say so but blatant cheating I just can't stand which is what angered me about the game

[clarshack]

it was a shocking decision not to give the penalty. the only rational explanation is that Mclean just simply did not want to give it.

having said that, the atrocious defending on all 3 goals and Deila's crazy decision to sub forrest (who was celtic's most dangerous player) instead of Commons also contributed massively to the defeat. also Gordon should have been quicker off his line when he gave away the penalty imo.

[T Fearon]

Champions again,although a bit of an anti-climax not winning it out on the park.

[lynchbhoy]

Champions again,although a bit of an anti-climax not winning it out on the park.

Anti climax until the 10 in a row is won but that will be difficult with the officials doing their dirty best to stop it and have hearts and ranjers 2.0 win instead


But the style of football is much more like the stein era though defence still not wonderful

Good to win it but the manner of it is the attractive factor.
Need more consistency and better defence though for CL qualifiers. A lb and cb.

[Club Rossa]

Would have been nice to win it at Pittodrie.Credit though to Aberdeen who had a very good league campaign.

[Orior]

Champions again,although a bit of an anti-climax not winning it out on the park.

Anti climax until the 10 in a row is won but that will be difficult with the officials doing their dirty best to stop it and have hearts and ranjers 2.0 win instead


But the style of football is much more like the stein era though defence still not wonderful

Good to win it but the manner of it is the attractive factor.
Need more consistency and better defence though for CL qualifiers. A lb and cb.

the Rangers titles should have been removed

[lynchbhoy]

Champions again,although a bit of an anti-climax not winning it out on the park.

Anti climax until the 10 in a row is won but that will be difficult with the officials doing their dirty best to stop it and have hearts and ranjers 2.0 win instead


But the style of football is much more like the stein era though defence still not wonderful

Good to win it but the manner of it is the attractive factor.
Need more consistency and better defence though for CL qualifiers. A lb and cb.

the Rangers titles should have been removed

Never going to happen

With rangers being the most supported team in Scotland - from the lowest (very) levels to the highest- it would cause riots and frankly would be against the will of Prob 40% of jocks to do this - maybe more!

It might be the correct course of action - but it would be against the desire of way too many and too many in positions of power.

Celtic won't get a fair deal until they get into English league. They will be fighting for top 6 place but at least it will be fair ( maybe not on financial grounds but the top two or three big money backed clubs will always retain that advantage)

[illdecide]

CELTIC Football Club is delighted today (9/6/15) to announce that it has been granted permission to introduce "safe standing" through the installation of a rail seating system at Celtic Park.

Celtic has been at the forefront of attempts in the UK to introduce this measure, having been in dialogue with the relevant authorities for over five years.

It is proposed that the rail seating area will initially accommodate up to 2,600 supporters and after we consult with our supporters, could potentially be introduced for the start of season 2016/17.

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell commented: "Celtic has worked tirelessly on this issue and we are delighted that this permission has finally been granted".

"The introduction of rail seating at Celtic Park represents an investment in spectator safety. Across football globally, the reality is that some supporters are choosing to stand at matches. This is something we must accept and manage and also understand the positive effect which these areas have on atmosphere at matches".

"Celtic's primary objective will always be the safety and comfort of its supporters – this new system will now allow fans to stand safely at matches."

"Rail seating has been in place in European football for some time and there has been considerable demand for some form of "safe standing" within the UK and particularly from our supporters. We are sure the rail seating section will prove very popular with supporters and we look forward to its introduction."

"I would like to thank Glasgow City Council for their support in delivering this measure and for the backing they have given to Celtic's focus on safety at matches."

Independent Safety and Security expert Dr. Steve Frosdick has been closely involved in Celtic's work in this area and in the application to the City Council.

Steve added:  "This is a great day for the Club and its fans. This is a pioneering move by Celtic and one which has spectator safety at its core".

"For the first time in the UK, football fans will be able to stand to watch the game from purpose-built accommodation which is demonstrably safe. The club and its fans are to be congratulated for the way they have worked together to make the case to the authorities. Glasgow City Council and the emergency services are also to be commended, firstly for their rigorous scrutiny of the proposal and secondly for having the courage to grant the first approval."

"Although standing up throughout the match has become increasingly common, persistent standing between rows of seats has been a concern for football clubs and the authorities.  Clearly the Club was keen to find a better way of safely accommodating those fans who wanted to stand".

"There was of course no question of going back to the standing terraces of old.  However the new style rail seating found in Germany and Austria provides the solution the Club was seeking.  The seat folds away and each fan stands in their own designated space behind a waist-high rail".

"This is a system which has operated successfully in Europe for a number of years and I am convinced it is one which will prove to be highly successful and popular at Celtic Park."

[Main Street]

Well done to Celtic fc, for successfully  representing  the interests of  the most popular football fans in the world, in this matter.  A seating rail section can only further enhance the Celtic Pk  stadium experience, which already has a reputation 2nd to none, as a temple of pure sporting atmosphere, by many a leading player and manager who have been fortunate enough to experience a glorious night of football there.
Indeed, seeing as most of them had  little to enjoy with the result, that stadium experience must be of some consolation, a wonderful lifelong  cherished memory.

I suppose it will the green brigade rabble who will hog that section? 

[deiseach]

Just seen Tony Warner cutting his oul fella's grass. You all have my permission to be dead jealous.

[Main Street]

Should you not be posting that on the
'A random disconnected thought, passed through my head' thread?

[deiseach]

Should you not be posting that on the
'A random disconnected thought, passed through my head' thread?

He played for Celtic in a 5-1 win over Rangers. Practically a Lion!

[Smokin Joe]

An interesting and in depth look into Celtic's finances: http://swissramble.blogspot.ch/2015/06/celtic-everythings-gone-green.html

Sets out clearly how large their budget is compared to other Scottish teams, but how small it is compared to the leading European teams.