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18
Mar

vs. St. Johnstone. Saturday, 20 March 10:00 A.M.

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A reasonable start time? No! Can’t be!

But it is. Plus the weather is supposed to be nice!

OK, so with that established, Celtic come back home for the first time in a month for a league match against St. Johnstone. Not a lot of injury information out yet, but I would figure the same long-term injured are going to remain so. That would include Shaun Maloney, Niall McGinn, Paddy McCourt, Jos Hooiveld and Glenn Loovens. Scott Brown remains suspended for another two matches.

So after last week’s Robbie Keane-o-thon the Bhoys will be hoping to pick up all three points this Saturday.

Hope to see you all there!

12
Mar

vs. Kilmarnock. Saturday 13 March, 7:15 A.M.

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Sorry for the succinct post - finals forthcoming for your humble narrator.

Celtic continue their quest in the Scottish Cup facing Kilmarnock away tomorrow at the very, very early hour of 7:15. Celtic will welcome back (?) Scott Brown from league suspension, Marc-Antoine Fortune, Jos Hooiveld and Glenn Loovens all from injury while Craig Bryson hopes to return for Killie.

Celtic fared poorly the last time they faced Kilmarnock away in February as they lost to them for the first time in 9 years.

Let’s have a good turn out to support the folks that allow us to come together so early in the morning!

05
Mar

vs. Falkirk. Sunday, 7 March. 8:15 A.M.

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Categories: depression, better play better, hunbelieveable and Match Info

Celtic face off against a former player and current manager of Falkirk, Steven Pressley this Sunday at quarter past 8.

Celtic are coming in to the match with a variety of injuries and suspensions, including Shaun Maloney, Diomansy Kamara (injured in international duty), Jos Hooiveld, Thomas Rogne, Scott Brown (suspended and red card not overturned) and Glenn Loovens.

A request was put in to have the pitch inspected at Falkirk to make sure the Scottish Under-21 match did not cause any undue destruction. Scotland, however, has been suffering from the same thing Columbus has - a complete and utter lack of sunlight. This obviously makes growing grass and plants problematic.

Even though to this point this season has not turned out the way we’ve hoped, let’s turn out and support the Bhoys this Sunday!

26
Feb

vs Rangers. Sunday, 28 February 7:30 A.M.

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Celtic have their second to last meeting of the year with Rangers at Ibrox this Sunday at 7:30 A.M. Celtic come in to the match in second place 7 points behind Rangers with 51 points from 26 matches while Rangers have 58 points from 25 matches.

Coming in to the match, Celtic are finalizing health checks on Edson Braafheid, Glenn Loovens and Robbie Keane. Jos Hooiveld and Shaun Maloney still appear to be out of the match. Rangers find themselves waiting on Allan McGregor after his ‘assault’ this past Saturday. For more info on a hun getting caught in a lie, please visit Auntie Beeb at:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8539693.stm

No denying that while there is a bit of season left, time and points are of the essence. The opportunity to shrink their lead to 4 points and set the theme for the remainder of the season lies in wait this Sunday.

Fado will be opening their doors between 7 and 7:15 so come early and get your seats. The weather sits on the border of dodgy so please everyone take care and be in one piece for Sunday!

12
Feb

vs. Aberdeen. Saturday, 13 February. 7:30 A.M.

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Yet another in a series of early morning starts for everyone’s favorite hooped heroes. Celtic face off against Aberdeen this Saturday in an attempt to further close the gap against the league leaders. Celtic played mid-week and defeated an injury riddled Hearts team 2-0. Aberdeen, who currently reside in 6th place drew 2-2 with Hibernian after being up 2-0 at halftime.

This game has some very interesting facets, such as Celtic most likely starting two teen-aged central defenders (Rogne and Thompson), a 21 year old right back (Caddis) and our new loaner left back, Edson Braafheid. Also Celtic will be contending with the usual injuries and injury candidates. Aberdeen (or to be exact, Mark McGhee) have their own set of controversies as the very unbiased Scottish press has put forth the idea that FORMER CELTIC STRIKER Mark McGhee [(c) - Daily Record] would field an understrength team as they focus on their cup replay, possibly resting up to 5 starters when Celtic goes to Pittodrie.

Of course, plan for the weather as cold, cold, cold is predicted. I hope to see everyone there for a good turnout on Saturday as Celtic hopes to close the gap between good and evil, right and so very, very wrong.

09
Feb

vs. Hearts. Wednesday, 10 February 2:45 P.M.

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Continuing the procession of a match every three or so days Celtic go home for the first time since the Robbie Keane signing to play Hearts.

In last Sunday’s very early morning cup match, Celtic came out 4-2 winners over Dunfirmline. Goals from players who were not with the team in December were the order of the day as Rasmussen (2), Kamara and Keane all scored goals against the Pars.

Now a return to league play has second place Celtic playing 6th place Hearts. Hearts will apparently be without Jose Goncalves who is being benched by Jim Jeffries for not signing a contract. Celtic are watching Glenn Loovens (concussion symptoms), Shaun Maloney (Gerry’s dislike), Andreas Hinkel (ankle), and Jos Hooiveld (hamstring). The Pars match saw the return of new captain Scott Brown to the lineup and from the injury list.

In the last 6 league matches Celtic have won 4 and lost two while Hearts have won 1, tied 1 and lost 4.

I hope to see everyone there tomorrow assuming we all do not die in the impending snowmageddon part II.

01
Feb

vs. Kilmarnock. Tuesday, 2nd February. 2:30 P.M.

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Categories: better play better, transfers, non-celtic info and Match Info

As the transfer window draws near a close, a wholly made over Celtic squad will be taking the field against Kilmarnock this Tuesday at 2:30 P.M. How much is Celtic made over? Here are the ins and outs over the past month:

IN: Ki Sung-Yeung (midfielder), Morten Rasmussen (striker), Jos Hooiveld (defender), Thomas Rogne (defender), Paul Slane (forward), Edson Braafheid (left defender/wing back) (loan), Diomansy Kamara (striker) (loan to buy).

OUT: Mark Brown (to Hibs), Stephen McManus (loan to Middlesboro), Barry Robson (to Middlesboro), Chris Killen (ditto), Willo Flood (ditto), Gary Caldwell (to Wigan).

The outs do not include players that are on loan and are expected to come back.

And that is so far as it is still possible that there is a move or two in either direction as the SPL window closes at midnight today and the English window closes at 5 P.M. (GMT). So if you liked Celtic’s team last year you can follow them as they play for Middlesboro. Said team is also making a move for a Japanese player who currently plies his trade in Spain.

Oh. The match. Yeah.

So after Morten Rasmussen came on and scored 3 minutes later to give Celtic a 1-0 win over Hamilton the Bhoys move on to their make-up game against Kilmarnock. Celtic remain 10 points back of league leaders. . .that other team. Kilmarnock reside in 11th place after coming off of a 4-4 draw with Dundee United this past weekend. So who will be in our lineup on Tuesday? Your guess is as good as mine as nothing in our lineup seems set.

I hope that we can have a good turn out this Tuesday. I’m probably out for the match but if someone wishes to collect, I’d be indebted.

26
Jan

vs. Hibernian. Wednesday, 27 January. 2:45 P.M.

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Categories: transfers, transfer gossip and Match Info

And welcome back to another mid-week madness match for Celtic. Playing the second of three matches in 6 days Celtic will be hoping to continue their winning ways in a home match versus Hibs tomorrow at 2:45. Celtic came off of a 4-1 win over St. Johnstone this past Sunday while Hibs are coming off of an equally impressive 5-1 demolition of Hamilton.

Lots and lots and lots of movement as it still appears that Stephen McManus may be moving away from Celtic on loan (and probably putting paid to his time at Celtic Park) and Danny Fox on a 1.8 million pound transfer to Burnley. Incoming (and coming directly into the squad) is Morten (Duncan) Rasmussen, our new Danish international striker. Also looking to join the squad is Jos Hooiveld who may be seeing his first action this week as fellow countryman Glenn Loovens will be a closer to game-time decision due to the concussion he received this past Sunday.

Other injury front news has an announcement of Scott McDonald and Scott Brown both in training and returning to full strength.

Fun fact time: which player has 8 goals in the past 10 matches?

If you said Georgios Samaras, give yourself a point. Kind of snuck up on you there, no?

Due to illness I am no more than 50/50 for making the match tomorrow. If someone would be kind enough to collect, consider me indebted to you.

22
Jan

vs. St. Johnstone. Sunday, 24 January. 10:30 A.M.

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Categories: better play better, transfers, transfer gossip and Match Info

Celtic continues their SPL season by facing off against St. Johnstone this Sunday at half past 10. Celtic remain in second place with 38 points from 19 matches while St. Johnstone are holding on to 9th place with 19 points from 17 matches.

This game begins a series of 3 matches in 6 days for Celtic (Sunday - Wednesday - Saturday) and their hopes to get back in to the SPL race. Celtic have been facing a massive injury woe as Ki Sung-Yueng, Scott McDonald, Stephen McManus, Mark Wilson, Danny Fox, Paul Caddis, and Lee Naylor are injured. Landry NGuemo remains away on international duty.

Shaun Maloney and Scott Brown are apparently fit again but do not seem to factor in to this weekend’s match.

On the transfer news front, saying Scott Brown is leaving gets you sued, Scott McDonald is the next to go out the door to Middlesboro (apparently) or Wigan and we now have signed Thomas Rogne to meet up with Jos Hooiveld. Also rumored to be coming in are Paul Slane (Motherwell) a youngster on a free contract in the summer and (take this as you will) the Danish Duncan Ferguson,Morten Rasmussen for a fee of around 2 million pounds.

I hope to see everyone there on Sunday with a later start to gird our loins for the field of battle.

18
Jan

vs. Morton. Tuesday, 19 January 2:45 P.M.

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Categories: suicide watch, Setanta Sucks, better play better, transfer gossip and Match Info

The Scottish Cup waits for Celtic tomorrow as they travel to Cappielow Park to face off against Morton.  Morton, who currently reside in 8th place in Division One have lost matches to the big freeze recently and will come to the match without former Celt Paul McGowan, who is suspended.

Celtic who are coming off of a 1-1 draw with 12th place Falkirk (sigh) can now have the ‘injury-hit’ tag placed on them with Ki out for a month with an ankle injury, Danny Fox out with a groin injury, Stephen McManus out with a calf injury and our long term walking wounded of Scott McDonald, Shaun Maloney and Scott Brown still missing out.  It is reported that Glenn Loovens will be returning to action after some tummy trouble.

As it being January two reports have surfaced in the past 24 hours.  The first is Lee Naylor to Ipswich Town to join Roy Keane (which doesn’t make the best of sense as Danny Fox is hurt) and Philippe Senderos leaving Arsenal to join Celtic on loan.  For those not knowledgeable about Senderos he is a central defender (YAY!) who plays internationally for Switzerland.  If he does join Celtic (and that announcement should come today if it is coming) he would be the second Swiss defender to join Celtic in recent history.  Let us hope he does better than the first.

The game will NOT be broadcast but you may be able to find online options for the game.  Let us hope the Hoops find a better run of play tomorrow!

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