The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[MoChara]

A lot of Celtic's problems stem from Craig Gordon in goals. Would prob take a draw here and at ibrox, then get a few decent players in January.

Also can't see how that was a penalty for Aberdeen and that was a disgraceful tackle by Niall McGinn which only merited a yellow.

Gordon wasn't at fault for any of the goals today but other than that he was shite, made an arse of himself with trying to be fancy with a turn and then had to loaf it out for a throw in afterwards.

Edouard looks hungry to be back at it anyways and a hat trick for Sinclair hopefully is the fabled return to form we've been waiting for.

[Itchy]

Izaguirre is a liability - he's a 2nd rate left back at this stage. Only came back to Celtic as a cover player and is poor enough. 

Kieran Tierney is a big miss.  I'd be hoping he's back for the Old Firm in a few days.  BR mustn't have wanted to take a chance on him today.

He's brutal. Hayes looked much better. Eduard made some difference when he came on. Aberdeen 2nd peno was ridiculous

[Targetman]

A good win today but we were poor enough at times, Sinclair coming into a bit of form and a big performance from Edouard when introduced, roll on Saturday and hopefully put Gerrard and that shower in their place!!

[ned]

Aberdeen had one main tactic, to disrupt and hack at us the whole match. May was only on the pitch to niggle at our players it seems, McGinn should have had a red, as should Cosgrove near the end, first was probably a penalty but I'd wager we don't get that one, the second was a joke and gave them a lift again when we had them reeling, they hardly had the ball in the second half until Celtic scored the fourth.
Gordon isn't great, Izaguirre works against less robust teams only, Edouard needs to start against rangers.

[Applesisapples]

How Wiilie Colum continues to get matches at this level beggars belief.

[From the Bunker]

How Wiilie Colum continues to get matches at this level beggars belief.

How McGinn stayed on the field is a mystery - especially with the view the Referee Willie Colum had?

https://celtsarehere.com/outrageous-the-shocking-moment-willie-column-refuses-to-send-off-aberdeen-star/

[ned]

How Wiilie Colum continues to get matches at this level beggars belief.

It's a jobs for the boys club, unfortunately. Not talking football allegiance bias as much as geographic bias. Most referees are from the central belt/Ayrshire. Collum is just the most recent in a long line of referees who get the top jobs through favouritism rather than ability.

[illdecide]

I hope Graham Murty will have his suit out and shoes shined after tomorrow's game so slippy G will realise the big mistake he made going to Govanmania...(that was a joke as i wouldn't wanna see anyone lose their job).

If both teams play to their potential then Celtic should win the game comfortable but what's doubting me is the refereeing decisions against us and how opposing teams are allowed to kick us off the pitch and little to no protection from the cheats that are meant to be neutral and protect you.  What about J Hayes for left back? he actually done rightly against Aberdeen when he came on but I do hope KT passes the old fitness test on Sat...

On the transfer market we are currently linked with just about everyone atm but i really hope BR can bring in a 3 quality signings...

[Itchy]

I hope Graham Murty will have his suit out and shoes shined after tomorrow's game so slippy G will realise the big mistake he made going to Govanmania...(that was a joke as i wouldn't wanna see anyone lose their job).

If both teams play to their potential then Celtic should win the game comfortable but what's doubting me is the refereeing decisions against us and how opposing teams are allowed to kick us off the pitch and little to no protection from the cheats that are meant to be neutral and protect you.  What about J Hayes for left back? he actually done rightly against Aberdeen when he came on but I do hope KT passes the old fitness test on Sat...

On the transfer market we are currently linked with just about everyone atm but i really hope BR can bring in a 3 quality signings...

Reckon Hayes is worth a shot at left back myself.

[Targetman]

Yep go with Hayes if KT isn't fit, I'm always wary going to that shithole but Celtic's superior footballers should get us the 3 points and leave gerrard to reflect on a terrible decision to ever go near that place, 3-1 Celtic

[marty34]

I'm going for a 2-2 draw. With both defences poor enough and the frenzy of the home crowd there'll be goals.

[JoG2]

Yep go with Hayes if KT isn't fit, I'm always wary going to that shithole but Celtic's superior footballers should get us the 3 points and leave gerrard to reflect on a terrible decision to ever go near that place, 3-1 Celtic

From the outside looking in, is Gerrard not playing a blinder (or BR is having a stinker or a bit of both) having Rangers sitting 2nd? He keeps this up he'll be managing in the english Championship next year if he wants it I'd say or maybe even the Premier league

[rodney trotter]

They signed a lot of players. Anything lower then second would be seen as poor. Though there isn't much in it from the teams in 3rd and 4th.
Celtic weren't really firing early on in the league. A Celtic win tomorrow would put them 6 clear with a game in hand.

[illdecide]

Celtic to win 3-0. Sevco to have a player sent off due to slippy G pumping them up too much. 
C  McGregor to score first goal...
Looks like KT will miss the game tomorrow unless BR is playing mind games with team selection (which he doesn't normally do in fairness)

[marty34]

Yep go with Hayes if KT isn't fit, I'm always wary going to that shithole but Celtic's superior footballers should get us the 3 points and leave gerrard to reflect on a terrible decision to ever go near that place, 3-1 Celtic

From the outside looking in, is Gerrard not playing a blinder (or BR is having a stinker or a bit of both) having Rangers sitting 2nd? He keeps this up he'll be managing in the english Championship next year if he wants it I'd say or maybe even the Premier league

Celtic has won the treble twice in last 2 years - really hard to keep that going, regardless of the opposition.  Although in saying that, they're not as strong as they have been recently. 

Rangers are where they've been this past few years at this stage of the season. They are no better off points wise as the 2 years  before so it's an illusion that they're better.  SG has gave them a short term boost but they'll have to spend money (that they don't have) to progress. One useful addition is Mc Gregor, their keeper.  He'll save them 10pts this season I'd say.