Three? Yes three match reports in one week. This is also means that Celtic will have played 3 matches in 7 days.
Celtic face off against Danny Lennon’s St. Mirren tomorrow at 10:00 A.M. Celtic are currently on a 3 game winning streak against SPL competition and a 4 game overall win streak.
After new signing Andre Blackman was on the bench for his first possible match for Celtic he will be able to now welcome back to contention Glenn Loovens (ahem) and Mo Bangura. Charlie Mulgrew has returned to full health but is missing this weekend due to family concerns.
The match is at a relaxing 10:00 A.M. tomorrow so let’s have a great time watching the match tomorrow!
Two updates in one week? Craziness, I know.
So the make up match happens tomorrow against Dunfirmline at Celtic Park. Celtic are coming off of a hard earned 2-0 victory over Inverness this past weekend.
Celtic will most likely go in to the match with the same lineup over the weekend. Charlie Mulgrew, Glenn Loovens and Mo Bangura have returned to training but will not feature in tomorrow’s match.
Per the BBC, Dunfirmline will be without Austin McCann, Martin Hardie, Craig Easton, Jason Thomson, Kevin Rutkiewicz, Steven Bell, Nick Phinn and Andy Dowie. Gary Mason will return to action.
On the signings front, Celtic have given left back Andre Blackman a contract until the end of the season while Mikael Lustig, a 24 year old Swedish international (capped 24 times already) right back says that he is interested in a move to Celtic. Considering our injury issues this would be a blessing getting him on a free in January.
Hope to see some shining faces tomorrow as we hope to make up more ground on that team that is in first place!
The first match of the year versus our cross-town rivals. Celtic come in to the match off of a spirited 2-0 away loss to Atletico Madrid. Rangers are OUT OF EUROPE but played last weekend in a 1-0 “victory” over 10 man Dundee United. Celtic last weekend spanked Motherwell 4-0.
On the injury front Celtic will welcome back Scott Brown who missed out on the Madrid match. Anthony Stokes has less of a chance of playing due to his thigh injury. Also coming back is Badr El-Kadduri who sat out the match at Madrid due to being cup tied.
Will Celtic keep the same group from last weekend’s victory or the same lineup that fared well against Madrid?
On the Rangers front, David Weir and Kyle Bartley are out due to injury so both center backs will be new to the Glasgow derby. Jelavic and Papac will be late health checks but could be able to play.
So coming in to the match one point behind sets up a very interesting start to an already interesting match. Come on in to Fado this Sunday to see the Bhoys in action!
F.C. Sion, thank you for your insanity. Celtic back their way into the Europa League and go to Madrid to face the “other” team from Madrid. Atletico are the 2010 winners of the Europa League and are equipped with the likes of Falcao, Jose Antonio Reyes and Diego.
Celtic will be coming in to the match without the services of Scott Brown, Anthony Stokes (injured) and Danny Majstorovic (suspended) for the match. Our new left back Badr El-Kaddouri, who was an absolute beast on Saturday is cup tied so is ineligible to play.
Good times in the Europa League, playing with house money for everyone tomorrow. Come on in and see the Bhoys play on Gol TV!
Hey, a match that doesn’t start before dawn! Also a match that is (GASP!) at home for Celtic. The second placed Bhoys (game in hand for us, mind you) face off against third placed Dundee United tomorrow at 10.
Dundee United are coming off of a 1-1 draw with St. Mirren while Celtic continue their unbeaten run to begin the season with a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen.
On the injury front Dundee United are without Scott Severin as he had a horrific double leg break and Gary Mackay-Steven is out with an ankle injury.
Speaking of ankle injuries (starts crying). . .
OK.
As you’ve probably read and re-read Emilio Izaguirre is out for 4-6 months with a broken ankle. Also missing for the match is Glenn Loovens while Kris Commons, Scott Brown and Beram Kayal will all be late health checks.
Guys, remember that the EPL starts this weekend. We will be out of our traditional corner until the internet ready TV is purchased and in place. Since there appears to be no future outside of Channel 67 that is what will be purchased for the club. Donations are very much welcomed to pay for the package. This means a donation on your part and no cover for any league match this season. You’ve got no excuse not to come out!
Celtic are currently reporting that the home match versus FC Sion will not be broadcast. I assume this means that it will not be shown on Channel 67 but that may change for us overseas people.
Guys, we’re finally on the same footing as the EPL people. So come in, show your support and fly the flag for Celtic!
And the season continues after a one week break where we played 3(!) friendly matches. And loaned out Darren O’Dea for the last time. And loaned him out to Leeds, no less.
Celtic will continue their quest for SPL supremacy against Aberdeen in their second away match of the year this Sunday. Celtic reside in 5th place but have only played one game so far and could lift themselves to the top of the table with a victory on Sunday. Aberdeen reside in 9th place with a draw and a loss in this young season.
We currently continue to have matches available by Channel 67 and at this time Fado will continue to air the matches in that format. More news on that front forthcoming (hopefully) this weekend!
It is a painfully early start but I hope to see some shining faces for our continued success in the SPL!
Hey gang!
Celtic are involved in two matches this weekend. Saturday at 11:30 A.M. versus Inter Milan and Sunday at 9:00 A.M. against Airtricity League XI. These friendlies are available on Fox Soccer Channel so they will be available at Fado for free if you wish to head up to watch.
The latest on the situation regarding the matches is this:
Right now a 1 month subscription to Channel 67 has been purchased. Fado SHOULD have the username and password to watch programming if you wish to watch anything on Channel 67, live or replay. The only thing it requires is a laptop and cable, which Fado may have available (I know they have a cable). Right now there is still no more information on the date (if it happens) for the SPL matches to move to Fox Soccer Plus. If FS+ will not be able to guarantee every match to be shown (excluding the Cup matches), then I think it may be for the best to look into purchasing a season pass for Channel 67. Last weekend’s match had only two moments of freezing, albeit short moments, but the picture was no worse than what we are used to. The other advantage is that Channel 67 has other programming on it and these include same day replays if you cannot make it on time, The Huddle Online (a daily program - excluding match days, of course), retrospectives and more.
Please remember all Cup matches will still be handled by Premium Sports on a Pay-Per-View basis.
Scott values our patronage and is working with us to purchase an internet-ready TV. This would replace the one in our “area” and would NOT require a laptop and cable hookup, more the better!
What this means is I would be taking donations from our members to purchase the Channel 67 package while Scott would pony up for the TV. We would put a small amount towards the television so that we are micro-owners of a share of the TV and could not be bumped for people wanting Chelsea TV or MUTV or any other online media on there. Scott knows what Celtic mean to us and what we mean to the pub so he is going to this extreme to keep us coming. That means one thing - WE HAVE TO KEEP COMING. Yes, you could purchase your own Channel 67 package but for a fraction of the price you get all of the league action and a group of people who really appreciate us. And Greg!
So, any questions please feel free to contact me via email or phone.
C’mon the Hoops!
Not your normal pre-match report this time, ladies and gentlemen.
So, over the summer Premium Sports sold the rights to show Celtic/SPL matches in the United States. The United States ONLY. Meaning the Canadian clubs still have the Celtic matches available via the Premium Sports/Rodgers combo they’ve had.
We currently, have the shaft.
BUT, that does not mean the match is not available (yet).
Longer term it looks like the SPL matches will PROBABLY be picked up by Fox Soccer Plus. Note, this deal does NOT include the CIS/Scottish Cup matches. Premium will probably be offering these on Pay Per View.
So, what are we/Fado doing about it? Right now Fado is working on getting us a Channel 67 subscription and we would be using a laptop-to-TV combination. This is the most likely outcome for this weekend. After that, we are not sure but it may be a move to Fox Soccer Plus.
I have a meeting with our friends at Fado at 3 today and will have more information to give after that. Continue to watch this group, the website at www.columbuscsc.org or the Buckeye Bhoys group of Facebook. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me.
Hey all!
Shorter notice than I would have preferred but our party to celebrate all things Celtic, comings and goings, looking forward and looking back will be on Saturday, July 9th at 2:00 P.M.
Since this is a little later in summer we are able to look forward as well and discuss our new signings and what will hopefully be a very fruitful 2011-2012 season!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me at holloway752001(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Hope to see you there!
Jason
