I’ll take Things that Make Me Feel Better, Alex

By: Matt | November 29th, 2008

Rangers losing to Hearts and Celtic extending their winning streak to twelve in row.
What is things that make Celtic fans forget about the Champions League game on Tuesday? CORRECT!

Yes, Celtic edged out Ian’s beloved Caley in a nail biting 1-0 match at Celtic Park. While Caley had not beaten Celtic in six previous matches at Celtic Park, it always seems to be a close match whenever Celtic face the Haggis eating, William Wallace loving crew, and today was no exception. Shaun Maloney’s strike in the 29th minute was the only entry on the score sheet today. Maloney made his return to the starting line up count after sitting out Tuesday’s Champions League Match against Aalborg. The Wee Man was at the end of a beautiful chip played by Shunsuke Nakamura who seems to have found his form again after missing time with injuries. Caley created a couple of decent chances during the rest of the game, but the Celtic defense was up to the task and kept a clean sheet for Celtic’s twelfth win in a row. With Rangers lose earlier to Hearts, Celtic now enjoy a 7 point lead in the SPL.

Category: Celtic, Match Reports

Tags: Celtic, Hearts, Inverness Caley Thistle, Jeopardy, Match Reports, Rangers, Scottish Premier League, Shaun Maloney, Shunsuke Nakamura, William Wallace Jokes

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• Ian |  November 29th, 2008 at 10:57 am

  
  
  

  Yeah, I have to admit, the Nakamura pass was just lovely. We kept it close (unlike the 5-0 embarrassment last season there), so I’m pretty pleased. I would have liked to have seen a late substitution in a more positive direction, but overall, losing 1-0 at Celtic Park isn’t too shabby for a club our size.

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• Matt |  November 29th, 2008 at 11:33 am

  
  
  

  It’s not too shabby, but it doesn’t keep the Religation Zone away. I think you’ll beat our the Accies though and stay up.

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• KevinG |  November 29th, 2008 at 2:08 pm

  
  
  

  “William Wallace loving crew”…..staying in Stirling, the place made famous by Mel Gibson and a bad Scottish accent (in a film flimed in Ireland) I take umbridge at that comment!!!!!

  Shit game, decent result but there was mair chance of Gary Glitter coming oot as a priest that ICT even trying to make a game of it today. Disappointed in them.

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• Matt |  November 29th, 2008 at 10:05 pm

  
  
  

  It’s no surprise Kev, teams that aren’t “British and Proud” or use to be associated with people of Irish decent seem to pack it in the back and hope for a draw.

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• Cajun Nick |  November 30th, 2008 at 10:18 am

  
  
  

  Glad with the results all around, but I think that Celtic didn’t play with the vigor they’re capable of.

  Hopefully, they’ll shake off the CL loss. Hibs and Hearts are upcoming, and it’s time to really send the message that Celtic want the SPL title.

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• Matt |  November 30th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

  
  
  

  It was a slow game Nick, but the combination of injuries and Tuesday’s set back perhaps meant that it was to be expected. We’ve had a relatively easy run of the schedule here for awhile, but some tests are coming up. December was not so good to Celtic last year, lets hope that the team stays focused, injuries heal up, and we send Hearts, Hibs, and Rangers on their way.

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• Cajun Nick |  December 1st, 2008 at 3:24 pm

  
  
  

  A good question is: What does Strach do for Villareal?

  If the match were in Spain, I’d give much of the Starting XI a bit of a rest; and get some CL experience from my bench and reserves.

  However, the match is at home, with home crowd expectations and all. But, the match is worthless.

  What do you do?

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• Matt (at the student Union |  December 2nd, 2008 at 8:35 am

  
  
  

  Nick-I’d do exactly what you said. Give players like Koki, Paddy McCourt, O’Dea and other youngsters a taste of the Champions League. I’m not sure we’ll see the usual Champions League home crowd since they game is pretty meaningless though. Villareal will also probably not put forth a full squad either (the US National Team Fan in me hopes we see Jozy) but it will still be a good experience for the future of Celtic.

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• Cajun Nick |  December 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am

  
  
  

  Yeah, give the regulars a bit of a breather. There’s too much football packed in the tight schedule.

  Since Celtic are out of Europe, let’s save our energy for the domestic titles. Then all our cheers will go up, for the Scottish Cup will rest in Paradise.

  I think this would be an excellent time for Jozy to make a start.

  I’d even be thrilled if he tapped in the winner.

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• Matt(At the Library, procrastinating Writing a paper) |  December 2nd, 2008 at 12:46 pm

  
  
  

  I’d be alright with Jozy getting a goal, so long as Celtic wins 2-1. Forget just the Cup, I’d enjoy a treble. We’ve got a couple of big games coming up with both teams from the Capital and some small derby coming up…

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