The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[ONeill]

That was a very enjoyable first half.

If Rangers can get a song out of Ramsey for 15 games or so he'll keep them close.

[sid waddell]

That was the best and most exhilarating Celtic performance in a loooooong time, probably since Barcelona in 2012. It's one thing beating the stuffing out of a dud Rangers team in a league Celtic are destined to win by 25 points, another entirely in a ding dong title race with them being defending champions.

[From the Bunker]

Can't be but happy with that. Job done! A bit sloppy in the 2nd half.

[ned]

Celtic poor in 2nd half, just need someone to start passing the ball and hold possession. Lucky to have not conceded

FFS man. We slaughtered them. 2nd half was a training exercise. Their best chance came with two minutes to go!
O'Reily is a good all rounder, all his stats were apparently best of any midfield player outside of English premier.

No I dont agree, they have to learn to get compact and controlled when they ahead. Only Rangers were total muck they should've had a goal or 2 in 2nd half.

Yet they had no clear cut chances until 2 minutes from end with Goldson header. If we were more clinical it would have been 6 at HT. We defended well.
We walloped them, absolutely demoralised them. That was a statement.

[Main Street]

That was a demolition derby.
GVB is obviously a competent coach but he inherited a waning Rangers, those signs were laid bare in the last derby game against a makeshift Celtic team with Ange just in the door.  The impetus has been with Celtic ever since and shows no sign of dropping.  Considering the quality of those Celtic players who are on the sidelines ready to return, Ange is not going to budge an inch in the  SPL title campaign. In all probability Ramsay will prove to be a liability, it's likely that Juve wanted to sell him but had no takers, there's no advantage for Juve to loan out such a player at this stage of his contract except to cut some losses and recover a minuscule Eur2m.

[The Subbie]

As Stan Collymore said on Twitter , It was a footballing lesson.
Relentless Ange ball carved the Huns apart completely.
And dont forget that what we seen tonight is Celtic without

Rogic
Turnbull
Kyogo
Jullien
Bitton
Ideguchi

What'll be interesting is seeing what and how they will fit in when all are fit & ready
Momentum has definitely swung Celtics way

[tonto1888]

That was as good as I've seen Celtic play in a long long time. The first half was relentless. One may it continue

[general_lee]

Very satisfying victory. That's twice in a row they've blinked, Celtic need to capitalise.

[illdecide]

I was at the game and have to say it was one of the best atmosphere's i've been too at Celtic Park in many a year and a performance to back it up too. Yes, Celtic faded a bit in 2nd half but at least now we don't look like conceding at will. They all played well and are only going to get stronger as the season goes on when more players get back from injury and squad gets rotated more often to accommodate the big games ahead. No one seen this quick turn around happening so all in all we are all a lot happier than expected...been saying this for 2-3 years but is this the year we finally put their lights out financially when they have went all in this year for the Champions League money

[ned]

I was at the game and have to say it was one of the best atmosphere's i've been too at Celtic Park in many a year and a performance to back it up too. Yes, Celtic faded a bit in 2nd half but at least now we don't look like conceding at will. They all played well and are only going to get stronger as the season goes on when more players get back from injury and squad gets rotated more often to accommodate the big games ahead. No one seen this quick turn around happening so all in all we are all a lot happier than expected...been saying this for 2-3 years but is this the year we finally put their lights out financially when they have went all in this year for the Champions League money

Jealous of you being there. I'm not sure I've seen as comprehensive a doing, even during BRs time. I think that even surpasses the 6-2 as that could just as easily have been 7-5.

[tyroneStatto]

I was at the game and have to say it was one of the best atmosphere's i've been too at Celtic Park in many a year and a performance to back it up too. Yes, Celtic faded a bit in 2nd half but at least now we don't look like conceding at will. They all played well and are only going to get stronger as the season goes on when more players get back from injury and squad gets rotated more often to accommodate the big games ahead. No one seen this quick turn around happening so all in all we are all a lot happier than expected...been saying this for 2-3 years but is this the year we finally put their lights out financially when they have went all in this year for the Champions League money

Good to see you back and I also think that if Celtic win the league this season then Rangers are gone for a second time.

[Cavan19]

I was at the game and have to say it was one of the best atmosphere's i've been too at Celtic Park in many a year and a performance to back it up too. Yes, Celtic faded a bit in 2nd half but at least now we don't look like conceding at will. They all played well and are only going to get stronger as the season goes on when more players get back from injury and squad gets rotated more often to accommodate the big games ahead. No one seen this quick turn around happening so all in all we are all a lot happier than expected...been saying this for 2-3 years but is this the year we finally put their lights out financially when they have went all in this year for the Champions League money

Good to see you back and I also think that if Celtic win the league this season then Rangers are gone for a second time.

They living beyond their means?

[illdecide]

I was at the game and have to say it was one of the best atmosphere's i've been too at Celtic Park in many a year and a performance to back it up too. Yes, Celtic faded a bit in 2nd half but at least now we don't look like conceding at will. They all played well and are only going to get stronger as the season goes on when more players get back from injury and squad gets rotated more often to accommodate the big games ahead. No one seen this quick turn around happening so all in all we are all a lot happier than expected...been saying this for 2-3 years but is this the year we finally put their lights out financially when they have went all in this year for the Champions League money

Good to see you back and I also think that if Celtic win the league this season then Rangers are gone for a second time.

Cheers Clarshack...Yeah, just looking at the players how united they are and happy with each other. One of them interviewed said how tight they all are with each other and how Ange has keep them all very humble reminding them regular of their responsibilities etc. Sure look at the video from Wed night where the team wait for Hatate to get to the front of the post match parade and let him run to the Green Brigade to do his thing...was class to see. Both teams have a few difficult fixtures in the next 2 weeks so will be interesting to see where we are in 2 weeks time. It's going to be a nail biting finish so lets hope we have the bottle to see it thru...I believe we will. HH

[Targetman]

Another totally dominant display today, could have been 7/8, been such an improvement in a short space of time and with a bit of strength in depth in the squad its Celtic thats looking they can blast anyone for 4/5, Ange has certainly made some difference.

[Main Street]

Tougher than it should have been against Aberdeen. Celtic strolled through the first half to go 2 up, A slack 3/4 and Aberdeen bustle  and brawn managed to level. There was a good Celtic response, perhaps fortunate that the winner stood but then tactically rode out the rest of the game in reasonable control.
Good to see the grit  that is a must in the SPL from the new Celtic team.