Waiting For The Sirens Call
Sometimes watching the hoops reminds me of ma school days. It would get to 3.25pm and all in sundry would be waiting for the final bell. A bell that sparked you into life as it was hame time. This season watching the bhoys at home you get the feeling that the players are waiting for a bell to spark them into life or, like us, just canny wait to get the game over wie without exerting too much effort and go hame to their luxury mansions in East Kilbride and such like.
Oor patient approach gives that impression. We have a gameplan and we stick to it. Disnae matter if we go 1 or 2 down, we get the ball and pass, pass, pass again then maybe pass some more. Possession is retained, sometimes with too much caution, which allows chances of defence splitting balls to be missed and chances created at a premium.
But it has been working. Oor record speaks for that. It only means that 3 or 4 goal humpings are a thing of the past and at home it is now the norm to have to wait to the 2nd half before the goals come. To the dismay of the lads who like to go to the pub at half time, which under TB and MON was a regular occurrence as we would be 2 or 3 up by half time.
It disnae matter that the fact that the opposition like the not so dandy dons came to glesga and set oot to do sod all. Attack? Nah, won’t bother daein that mate. We will just sit, sit and sit some more. Was in the company of some Aberdeen fans before the game. They hail from the Pittordrie Bar and stop at the pub we leave from every time the sheep play doon this way.
Always travel in fair numbers no matter what or how the opposition are. Now they fancied their chances big style on Saturday. There unbeaten run has buoyed them up and they fancied giving it large once more to the hoopy hoards. But what they didnae factor was that the 2 Jimmies are boring basturts when it comes to bringing teams to Glesga and once again the orange one followed his own blueprint of 10 in defence and then when one doon switching the in-famous 4-2-4 formation.
When this happened, space that had been denied to oor creative players suddenly opened up and wee Aiden started running the show. We started creating chances and if the truth were told in the sheep had got a draw then they would have needed the same masks we wore when we beat Man U.
Once again Jaro was frustrating. He has ability, a fitbaw brain that not many possess. It’s just; well he is a bit of a shitebag and the physical nature of the Scottish game disnae suit. Especially when he is played upfront to use his height and physical presence. How many times did he run for a ball then decide he didnae fancy it as a defender was coming across to hoof him or worse, even threaten to tackle him.
I think if the defender shouted “boo” at him he would fall over like bambi on ice or a giraffe’s newly born foul. But he is frustrating as at times he shows a fitbaw intelligence that leaves you think he could do a job. He is a midfielder not a striker. It’s an experiment which I think is given the boy nae chance to impress.
When he moved into the middle the 1st thing he did was slip through a cracking ball to Magic who unlike Jaro was a willing runner into the channels. Found it ironic. Here was a guy who had complained aboot the same ball being played to him for an hour playing the same ball to a teamate without any hesitation. The difference was it was a guid ball as the player it was going to was willing to accept it.
After all the worry aboot Magic and his performances he again maybe just reminded everyone that he is the most natural goalscorer we have. Goals should give him confidence. He likes to be nearer the danger areas than Miller and is more a composed finisher than Miller. If Magic gets a run I still reckon he could end up top goalscorer in Scotland. Or at least get over 20 before now and the end of the season.
Stat of the day is that last season 50% of all Tic goals were scored by forwards this season it has went doon to 30%. The loss of BBJ and also the off form Magic has contributed to this change. This stat could hurt us in the longer term unless changes are made to the system- get the ball in quicker- personnel change in January or strikers regain that killer touch.
A touch we need on Wednesday night. A touch which if found we could win oor Champs League group as Man U and the lisboa eagles battle it oot for 2nd spot.
But it was 3 points and it turned out to be a massive 3 points with the why the other results went at the weekend. More breathing space.
Talking of sirens was given a new book over the weekend. It’s by John O’Kane; its title is “Celtic Soccer Crew- What the Hell Do We Care”. Mr O’Kane was a founder member of this crew and it’s basically a tale of fights, drink, friendship and most of all regrets.
Now I have an unhealthy obsession with these types of books. Read so many of them that it is now all a blur. What I found interesting was the fact in this one some of the games spoke aboot I was at. Never saw any of the bother that is describe in the book- well I saw the tale end of the bother in Cardiff, if I hadn’t left the pub when I did I would have been in the middle of it, thank god I wanted something to munch- but it did make me realise how sheltered and safe travelling on a Supporters bus or car is to fitbaw games.
The chances of getting involved in bother at away games while on a supporters bus is limited due to the polis herding you around like cattle. So while I was at these games the activities of this crew are unknown to me and to ma surprise they seem to have been very active when I was at ma home and away attending peak.
You either like these types of books or loathe them. I found this one more interesting than most- mainly due to the close nature of the topic- and was surprised of the honesty shown when describing the Celtic firms reputation which basically backs up all I have read aboot them in other books. Also his take on the football intelligence unit is also interesting if not a radically alternative view of the purpose of this division.
One thing for sure his description of the Hearts Casuals tendency to take liberties on scarfers rings true to me. I mean ma record there is 3 knock doons and a submission:-)
Forza Celtic
Oor patient approach gives that impression. We have a gameplan and we stick to it. Disnae matter if we go 1 or 2 down, we get the ball and pass, pass, pass again then maybe pass some more. Possession is retained, sometimes with too much caution, which allows chances of defence splitting balls to be missed and chances created at a premium.
But it has been working. Oor record speaks for that. It only means that 3 or 4 goal humpings are a thing of the past and at home it is now the norm to have to wait to the 2nd half before the goals come. To the dismay of the lads who like to go to the pub at half time, which under TB and MON was a regular occurrence as we would be 2 or 3 up by half time.
It disnae matter that the fact that the opposition like the not so dandy dons came to glesga and set oot to do sod all. Attack? Nah, won’t bother daein that mate. We will just sit, sit and sit some more. Was in the company of some Aberdeen fans before the game. They hail from the Pittordrie Bar and stop at the pub we leave from every time the sheep play doon this way.
Always travel in fair numbers no matter what or how the opposition are. Now they fancied their chances big style on Saturday. There unbeaten run has buoyed them up and they fancied giving it large once more to the hoopy hoards. But what they didnae factor was that the 2 Jimmies are boring basturts when it comes to bringing teams to Glesga and once again the orange one followed his own blueprint of 10 in defence and then when one doon switching the in-famous 4-2-4 formation.
When this happened, space that had been denied to oor creative players suddenly opened up and wee Aiden started running the show. We started creating chances and if the truth were told in the sheep had got a draw then they would have needed the same masks we wore when we beat Man U.
Once again Jaro was frustrating. He has ability, a fitbaw brain that not many possess. It’s just; well he is a bit of a shitebag and the physical nature of the Scottish game disnae suit. Especially when he is played upfront to use his height and physical presence. How many times did he run for a ball then decide he didnae fancy it as a defender was coming across to hoof him or worse, even threaten to tackle him.
I think if the defender shouted “boo” at him he would fall over like bambi on ice or a giraffe’s newly born foul. But he is frustrating as at times he shows a fitbaw intelligence that leaves you think he could do a job. He is a midfielder not a striker. It’s an experiment which I think is given the boy nae chance to impress.
When he moved into the middle the 1st thing he did was slip through a cracking ball to Magic who unlike Jaro was a willing runner into the channels. Found it ironic. Here was a guy who had complained aboot the same ball being played to him for an hour playing the same ball to a teamate without any hesitation. The difference was it was a guid ball as the player it was going to was willing to accept it.
After all the worry aboot Magic and his performances he again maybe just reminded everyone that he is the most natural goalscorer we have. Goals should give him confidence. He likes to be nearer the danger areas than Miller and is more a composed finisher than Miller. If Magic gets a run I still reckon he could end up top goalscorer in Scotland. Or at least get over 20 before now and the end of the season.
Stat of the day is that last season 50% of all Tic goals were scored by forwards this season it has went doon to 30%. The loss of BBJ and also the off form Magic has contributed to this change. This stat could hurt us in the longer term unless changes are made to the system- get the ball in quicker- personnel change in January or strikers regain that killer touch.
A touch we need on Wednesday night. A touch which if found we could win oor Champs League group as Man U and the lisboa eagles battle it oot for 2nd spot.
But it was 3 points and it turned out to be a massive 3 points with the why the other results went at the weekend. More breathing space.
Talking of sirens was given a new book over the weekend. It’s by John O’Kane; its title is “Celtic Soccer Crew- What the Hell Do We Care”. Mr O’Kane was a founder member of this crew and it’s basically a tale of fights, drink, friendship and most of all regrets.
Now I have an unhealthy obsession with these types of books. Read so many of them that it is now all a blur. What I found interesting was the fact in this one some of the games spoke aboot I was at. Never saw any of the bother that is describe in the book- well I saw the tale end of the bother in Cardiff, if I hadn’t left the pub when I did I would have been in the middle of it, thank god I wanted something to munch- but it did make me realise how sheltered and safe travelling on a Supporters bus or car is to fitbaw games.
The chances of getting involved in bother at away games while on a supporters bus is limited due to the polis herding you around like cattle. So while I was at these games the activities of this crew are unknown to me and to ma surprise they seem to have been very active when I was at ma home and away attending peak.
You either like these types of books or loathe them. I found this one more interesting than most- mainly due to the close nature of the topic- and was surprised of the honesty shown when describing the Celtic firms reputation which basically backs up all I have read aboot them in other books. Also his take on the football intelligence unit is also interesting if not a radically alternative view of the purpose of this division.
One thing for sure his description of the Hearts Casuals tendency to take liberties on scarfers rings true to me. I mean ma record there is 3 knock doons and a submission:-)
Forza Celtic
posted by Keving at Monday, December 04, 2006
3 Comments:
relax, 3 and 4 goal humpings just encourage a mass exodus. Hey what am I saying? They were streaming out at 1-0 on Saturday. Aberdeen had gone to 4 up front, we were making chances and missing them at regular intervals and DMcD had to work out how to give the disjointed Dons a shot at equalising.
I feel so up for the games, the last few minutes were worth the admission fee alone. Gut wrenching tension and the opportunity to see that the ref sees complaining about a free kick (purely invented, Mr McD!)on a par with a wild kick out by Lovell.
I sometimes wonder if some fans are in love with being a Celtic fan instead of being in love with Celtic. Never mind about Henrik Larsson or having the jersey, stay until the end!
Books about fighting in the street? I think I read one about Chelsea thugs. Could be interesting but the shops are filled with good books too! :-)
It should be interesting in Copenhagen and I suppose it`s one of those games that can be the making of this team. We don`t have to win but it would be welcome.
Whatever happens, hopefully the team will be fine for Sunday against the Pars. (The big one!)
I always seem to care more about a tournament that we are in every year, the SPL! Maybe because we have more chance of winning that one.:-)
It`s good to have qualified though.
Australia 2 Engerland 0. Still 3 to play Kevin.
Excuse me for the non footy post.
Are you watching Chelsea tonight? :-)
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