Celtic 05-07

Post by **M-boy** » 05 Mar 2007, 21:38

CELTIC…2
(Miller 4, Vennegoor of Hesselink 75)
DUNFERMLINE…1
(Hammill 86)

Scottish Premierleague
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Celtic Park, Glasgow

Celticfc.net match report

CELTIC (4-4-2) Boruc; Wilson, Pressley, McManus (O’Dea 68), Naylor, Nakamura, Sno, Gravesen, McGeady; Beattie (Vennegoor of Hesselink 62), Miller (Riordan 79)
Subs not used: Brown, Lennon, Jarosik, Doumbe

DUNFERMLINE (4-5-1) De Vries; McCunnie (Mason 72), Wilson, McGuire, Morrison; Hammill, Young, Simmons, Glass, Morrison (McManus), Hamilton (Crawford 76)
Subs not used: McKenzie, Ross, Williamson, Bamba,

Post by **M-boy** » 06 Mar 2007, 12:46

Injury news

Stephen McManus is facing a race against time to be fit for Wednesday night's Champions League tie with Milan. He limped out of Saturday's match against doomed hatchet men Dunfermline. With Caldwell and Baldé still out and Pressley cup-tied, we've only one central defender left, 20-year-old Darren O'Dea.

. There are rumours that Gary Caldwell or John Kennedy might return. However, Kennedy hasn't played a first-team game in years and Caldwell hasn't played at any level in months. Again,

.

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink's dodgy hamstring seems to have survived 30 minutes against the talentless Fife cluggers. Craig Beattie's even dodgier hamstring also appears to have survived intact.

Shunsuke Nakamura was subject to a violent, mistimed tackle by a Dunfermline 'footballer' in the first few minutes and was given thuggish treatment throughout, but he's tougher than he looks! Mark Wilson missed the game against Dunfermline and hasn't looked impressive since returning for injury. It's hard to tell whether he or Paul Telfer will start at the San Siro.

Post by **M-boy** » 06 Mar 2007, 12:59

the daily mail (no, I'm not providing a link) is reporting that Mark Wilson will return after a slight knee problem kept him out of the Dunfermline game. It also repeats last night's news (apparently in the evening times, but I can't find the article) that Stephen McManus has declared himself fit.

Post by **M-boy** » 08 Mar 2007, 12:38

AC MILAN… 1
(Kaka 93)
CELTIC…0

UEFA Champions League
First Knockout Round
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Milan

Perhaps unsurprisingly, we're out of Europe. Got exactly as far as most Celtic fans expected and further than most non-Celts expected. More surprising was our two clean sheets. The defence was generally excellent, although we did have a little bit of luck and a fantastic keeper to thank for keeping Milan at bay. Going forward we created less than is usually necessary to win these sorts of games. Should've had a penalty early on, but that was as close as it got sadly.

Celticfc.net match report

Glenn Gibbons in the Scotsman

AC MILAN (4-4-2) Dida; Oddo (Simic 117), Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Gattuso (Brocchi 79), Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Kaka, Inzaghi (Gilardino 72).
Subs: Kalac, Oliviera, Favalli, Gourcuff.
CELTIC (4-5-1) Boruc; Telfer, McManus, O’Dea, Naylor; Nakamura (Miller 116), Sno (Beattie 98), Lennon, Jarosik (Gravesen 62); McGeady, Vennegoor of Hesselink.
Subs: Brown, Wilson, Riordan, Kennedy.

Post by **Lone Ranger** » 08 Mar 2007, 13:16

Very unlucky to be out, you should have had a penalty! You certainly give Milan a fright.

Now for the big game on Sunday, I am no wishing you luck for that one

Post by **M-boy** » 08 Mar 2007, 15:45

Lone Ranger wrote:Very unlucky to be out, you should have had a penalty! You certainly give Milan a fright.

Now for the big game on Sunday, I am no wishing you luck for that one

We won't need it, LR

Post by **M-boy** » 13 Mar 2007, 19:13

Aye, well alright, we did need a bit of luck. Shame we didn't get it, but then it is only our first home league defeat for sixteen months...

CELTIC…0
RANGERS…1
(Ehiogu 50)

CELTIC (4-4-2) Boruc; Wilson, Pressley (O’Dea 78), McManus, Naylor; Nakamura, Lennon, Sno (Riordan 81), McGeady; Miller (Jarosik 73), Vennegoor of Hesselink
Subs not used: Brown, Beattie, Doumbe, Caldwell

RANGERS (4-5-1) McGregor; Hutton, Ehiogu, Weir, Murray; Hemdani, Thomson, Ferguson, Adam, Novo (Rae 90), Sebo (Prso 73)
Subs not used: Klos, Papac, Boyd, Furman, McMillan

Celticfc.net report

goal

Post by **M-boy** » 15 Mar 2007, 22:03

Did I mention we should've had at least two penalties in that match? No, oh well, mustn't grumble.....

Maciej Zurawski (remember him?) is said to be "ready to return to action" according to the Evening Times after a long-term calf injury.

Rumours that Kenny Miller caused the injury with a stringed instrument are thought to be unfounded. Kenny couldn't hit a cow with a banjo, never mind a calf.

Post by **M-boy** » 16 Mar 2007, 15:36

Injury, suspension, and squid-related news

The official site is proclaiming the news that Thomas Gravesen has recovered from an unnamed injury we never knew he had.

Meanwhile Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Paul Telfer have short-term injuries. Make of that what you will

.

The keen-eyed amongst you may have noticed the reappearance of both John Kennedy and Gary Caldwell on the subs list in recent games

.

Paul Hartley returns from his suspension for Sunday's game with Falkirk.

Giant squid have been known to hold their own in fights with whales.

Post by **M-boy** » 18 Mar 2007, 15:15

FALKIRK... 1
(Thomson 16)
CELTIC... 0

Scottish Premierleague
Saturday, March 18, 2007
Falkirk Stadium, er, Falkirk

Awful. Just bloody awful. If Miller and Beattie never play for Celtic again it will be too soon. Lennon had another hissy-fit.

Teams and such-like to follow, if I have the will for it

Post by **M-boy** » 28 Mar 2007, 15:07

Australian internationalist Scott McDonald has signed for Celtic from Murderwell for about £650,000.

Post by **M-boy** » 30 Mar 2007, 18:39

Stephen 'Mick' McManus is suspended for tomorrow's lunchtime kick-off with Dundee United. Evander Sno injured his knee while with the Dutch u21 side. He will miss about a month.

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink should return to the starting line-up, but teamtalk reports that both right-backs Paul Telfer and Mark Wilson are likely to miss the match, so we may see January signing Jean-Joel Perrier-Doumbe for the first time. More likely, Paul Hartley will be shifted to right-back.

Post by **M-boy** » 31 Mar 2007, 19:45

DUNDEE UNITED…1
(Daly 90)
CELTIC…1
(Nakamura 48)

Scottish Premierleague
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Tannadice Park, Dundee

A late, thoroughly deserved, equalizer for Dundee United; another excellent freekick by Shunsuke Nakamura. We're limping towards a second consecutive title - we haven't scored from open play in what seems like an eternity - but we'll make it.

Also worth noting that Gary Caldwell made his return after injury, playing right-back.

Celticfc.net report

DUNDEE UNITED (4-5-1) Stillie; Dillon, Wilkie, McCracken, Duff; Kerr, Gomis (Goodwillie 76), Robson, Robb (Cameron 80), Samue (Easton 87); Daly
Subs not used: McLean, Gardiner, Easton, McCord, Andreoni

CELTIC (4-4-2) Boruc; Caldwell, Pressley, O’Dea, Naylor; Nakamura, Lennon, Hartley, McGeady; Vennegoor of Hesselink, Beattie (Zurawski 61)
Subs not used: Brown, Riordan, Gravesen, Doumbe, Kennedy, Sheridan

Post by **M-boy** » 04 Apr 2007, 21:43

Paul Telfer leaves Celtic

DEFENDER Paul Telfer has left Celtic for family reasons. The 35-year-old, who played his last game for the Hoops against AC Milan in the San Siro Stadium, had been struggling with a groin injury in recent weeks and didn’t feature in Celtic’s three most recent league matches.

All the best Paul, by no means the worst fullback to grace the hoops (by no means the best either, but this isn't the time for such talk)

Post by **M-boy** » 06 Apr 2007, 16:31

Celtic v Motherwell, sat, 3pm

Stephen McManus will serve the second of his three-match ban. Jiri Jarosik and Kenny Miller will return from injury. New pre-contract signing Scott McDonald will not play against his future club. Motherwell are otherwise completely devoid of talent, but as we haven't scored from open play in about a month, we might still struggle against them.

Post by **M-boy** » 23 Apr 2007, 18:11

Celtic have won the Scottish Premier League

KILMARNOCK… 1
(Nish 59)
CELTIC… 2
(Vennegoor of Hesselink 23, Nakamura 92)

Scottish Premierleague
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Rugby Park, Kilmarnock

Celticfc.net report

Highlights:

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink goal

Decent strike from some Japanese fella

From a mobile in the Celtic end

KILMARNOCK (4-4-2) Combe; Murray, Ford, Greer, Leven; Sylla (Di Giacomo 85), Locke (Hammill 82), Fowler, Wales; Nish, Naismith (Gibson 89).
Subs: Smith, O’Leary, Skora, Koudou.
CELTIC (4-5-1) Boruc; Caldwell, Kennedy, Pressley, O’Dea; Nakamura, Hartley (Jarosik 86), Gravesen (McGeady 64), Lennon, Riordan; Vennegoor of Hesselink.
Subs: Brown, Miller, Beattie, Doumbe, Bjarnason.

Attendance: 13,673

Post by **Hairybear** » 23 Apr 2007, 19:48

Haha, the video in the crowd is quality. Do do do do NAKAMURA, do do do NAKAMURA..............

Post by **M-boy** » 28 Apr 2007, 02:53

Neil Lennon is to leave Celtic at the end of the season after seven years at the club.

Celtic v Hearts 2pm, Sunday

Celtic will be presented with the SPL trophy.

Stephen McManus will return after serving his suspension.

Post by **M-boy** » 15 May 2007, 18:56

Celtic will sign Scott Brown from Hibernian for a reported fee of £4.5m.

Post by **Lone Ranger** » 18 May 2007, 13:33

Hello M-Boy, just looked at your thread and noticed you missed the following game

Saturday, 05 May 2007
Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League
Rangers 2 Celtic 0

Boyd 34, Adam 55

Hope we can give you a bit of a challenge next season

Post by **M-boy** » 18 May 2007, 13:49

Lone Ranger wrote:Hello M-Boy, just looked at your thread and noticed you missed the following game

Saturday, 05 May 2007
Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League
Rangers 2 Celtic 0

Boyd 34, Adam 55

Hope we can give you a bit of a challenge next season

Haha, yes very good. Actually, I've let the last three games slip as they were meaningless

. I might put something on about the Cup Final though.

I'm sure we'll get more of a challenge out of you next season. The close season is going to be interesting as both teams need to rebuild.

Post by **M-boy** » 31 May 2007, 02:16

CELTIC... 1
(Perrier-Doumbé 85)
DUNFERMLINE... 0

Scottish Cup
Saturday, 26 May, 2007
Hampden Park, Glasgow

Celtic defeated Dunfermline in a tight and, franky, dull match to win the Scottish Cup for a record 34th time. Jean-Joél Perrier Doumbé was the unlikely hero.

Celtic: Boruc, Perrier Doumbe, McManus, Pressley, Naylor, Nakamura, Lennon (Caldwell 66), Hartley, McGeady, Miller (Beattie 56), Vennegoor of Hesselink. Subs Not Used: McGovern, Riordan, Bjarnason.

Dunfermline: De Vries, Shields, Wilson, Bamba, Muirhead, Scott Morrison (Crawford 72), Young, McCunnie, Hammill, Burchill (Williamson 89), McIntyre (Hamilton 80). Subs Not Used: McKenzie, McGuire.

Att: 49,600

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