BobBev Posted June 7, 2004 Author Share Posted June 7, 2004 The Glasgow Herald August 27th, 2004 Love Street Draw Good Enough A 1-1 draw at home to CSKA Sofia was good enough for St. Mirren to progress to the UEFA Cup 2nd Round. The visitors took an early lead to square the tie but still faced elimination on the away goals rule. But Francis Duku scored an equaliser just before half time and Gordon Strachan’s team were able to hold on for the aggregate win. Scotland On Sunday August 29th, 2004 Mac The Knife Does It Again A single Gary McCutcheon goal was enough to end Motherwell’s brave resistance at Fir Park and give Celtic a narrow 1-0 win. Home keeper Myles Hogarth looked to be in unbeatable form until McCutcheon finally got the better of him in the 81st minute. With 7 goals in 7 games it looks like the Celtic hitman is on track for another stellar season for the Hoops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Scotland On Sunday September 5th, 2004 Scotland Off To A Flier Scotland got their 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a flying start with a 3-0 win over Croatia at Hampden Park yesterday in one of the best performances of Berti Vogts troubled reign. An excellent team performance restricted the visitors attacking options and goals from captain Christian Dailly, Mark Burchill and Kevin Kyle capped off a wonderful afternoon. The Glasgow Herald September 9th, 2004 Malta No Trouble For Berti’s Boys Scotland recorded their second win in 4 days as they travelled back from Malta with a good 3-1 victory under their belts. Barry Ferguson opened the scoring after 17 minutes and Kevin Kyle added a second 5 minutes later. However the home side pulled a goal back before half time and when Gary Naysmith was shown a red card just before the interval a collapse was on the cards. But Kyle calmed the nerves with his second just after the restart and the team held on comfortably for the win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Scotland On Sunday September 12th, 2004 Kerr Treble Sees Off Buddies A superb hat trick from midfielder Mark Kerr was the centrepiece of an excellent 4-0 win over St. Mirren by Celtic at Parkhead. The 22-year-old was in unstoppable form and the visiting defence had no answer to his powerful and intelligent running. Goal machine Gary McCutcheon made it 7 goals in 7 games when he added the 4th near the end of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 16th, 2004 No Slip Up In Greece For Celts Two goals from Man of the Match Gary McCutcheon made sure that Celtic came back from their potentially tricky trip to Olympiakos with a fine 2-1 win in the first Champions League group game. The home side were captained by former Celtic player Stilian Petrov but he got little joy from a determined Celtic midfield. McCutcheon opened the scoring in the 29th minute but the Greeks struck back almost immediately to equalise. But the Celtic striker scored again on 55 and the visitors held firm to take maximum points. In the other game in the group Inter had a narrow 1-0 win at home to Nantes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 20th, 2004 No Joy For Tangerines Dundee United were unable to withstand visitors Celtic and slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Tannadice with goals at either end of the game. Paul Ritchie opened the scoring for Celtic after just three minutes but despite dominating play the visitors had to wait until the 88th minute before Gary McCutcheon added their second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 12, 2004 Author Share Posted June 12, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 22nd, 2004 Even Stevens At Parkhead Celtic held visiting Inter Milan to a creditable 1-1 draw in last night’s Champions League group game at Celtic Park. Inter opened the scoring on 40 minutes when Javier Zanetti scored with a low shot but the home side evened things up through Gary McCutcheon with less than 15 minutes remaining. On balance the Scots will be disappointed with the result as both McCutcheon and Kiegan Parker hit the woodwork. In the other group match Nantes made heavy weather of beating visiting Olympiakos despite the Greeks being reduced to 9 men in the first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Scotland On Sunday September 26th, 2004 Ten-Man Rangers Hold Out Rangers central defender Marvin Andrews went from hero to villain in yesterday’s televised Old Form encounter at Celtic Park. He scored what turned out to be the only goal of the game after 25 minutes but was then dismissed in the second half for a dangerous two-footed challenge. But a below-par Celtic were unable to take advantage of their extra man and barely troubled Sander Westerveld in the Rangers goal. Celtic are now tied on 18 points with Rangers and Livingston but head the table on goal difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 29th, 2004 Nantes Make Their Point Celtic returned from their trip to France with a 1-1 draw with Nantes. In what was a very even contest the home side opened the scoring 10 minutes after the break and their resistance was only broken when James McFadden scored from the penalty spot in the 81st minute. The point is enough to put Celtic top of their group but Milan now have a game in hand over the Scots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 Scotland On Sunday October 3rd, 2004 Alan Is the Main Man For Pars A vintage performance by 36-year-old Dunfermline keeper Alan Main was instrumental in his team gaining a valuable if unexpected point in an exciting 2-2 draw at home to Celtic yesterday. Kevin Twaddle scored his first goal for Dunfermline since his move from Hearts at the start of the season to give the home side the lead shortly before half time. Celtic pressed hard for the equaliser but were kept at bay until Gary McCutcheon scored after an hour. When Gary Teale added a second 15 minutes later it looked like curtains for Dunfermline but they kept plugging away and were rewarded when Danny Hatcher found the net with less than 10 minutes remaining. Main kept his team in it with half a dozen terrific stops through the game and, not for the first time this season, he demonstrated that there is certainly life in the old dog yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 The Glasgow Herald October 7th, 2004 No Cup Joy For Killie Celtic came away from their League Cup 3rd round tie at Rugby Park with a comfortable 4-0 win after a performance full of pace and power that Kilmarnock had no answer to. The home side managed to hold out until 41st minute before Gary McCutcheon netted his 15th goal of the season. He added a second shortly after the restart and Stephen Crainey and Mark Fotheringham helped themselves to one apiece before the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 The Glasgow Herald October 14th, 2004 Hampden Joy For Scots Scotland recorded their 3rd consecutive win in their World Cup qualifying campaign with a very satisfactory 2-0 defeat of Iceland in Glasgow last night. Charlie Miller got them on their way from the penalty spot after 15 minutes but they had to wait until the hour mark before Barry Ferguson scored the second to give them some breathing space. They now head the group and Berti Vogts was clearly delighted with the progress that his team are making. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Scotland On Sunday October 17th, 2004 Super-Mac Treble Kills Off County Celtic super-striker Gary McCutcheon scored a hat trick in 12 frantic minutes at Parkhead yesterday to kill off any hope that Ross County may have harboured. He opened the scoring after 18 minutes, added the second 2 minutes later and completed his treble on the half hour. Kiegan Parker and Michael Stewart contributed further goals in the second half as Celtic ran out comfortable 5-0 winners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 still an enjoyable read form looks a bit indifferent at the moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Thanks Terk - I have a good feeling about this season though The Glasgow Herald October 18th, 2004 Hearts Cruise To Cup Victory First Division Hearts completed a comfortable 4-1 defeat of St. Johnstone in yesterday’s Challenge Cup Final with Scott Severin’s hat trick being the highlight of the day. Hoping to make an immediate return to the top flight after their shock relegation last season, Hearts brushed aside fellow promotion candidates to gain the first silverware of the season. The Glasgow Herald October 21st, 2004 Celtic Euro Hopes Still Alive A deflected shot from Kenny Miller 10 minutes from time kept Celtic’s Champions League campaign intact as they fought out a 1-1 draw at home to Nantes last night. The visitors took an early lead when Ariza Makukula socred with less that 5 minutes on the clock. Celtic worked hard to get back into the game but seemed to lack their usual attacking fluency. Their cause wasn’t helped by an excellent goalkeeping display from Nantes captain Mickael Landreau. With time running out Tick Jones made his last throw of the dice by removing captain Paul Lambert and introducing Miller as an extra attacker. This paid of within minutes of the change being made as the substitute finally beat Landreau thanks to a wicked deflection off the unfortunate Sylvain Armand. In the other game in this group Inter were kept scoreless at Olympiakos and stay top, two points clear of Celtic who remain one point clear of Nantes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 18, 2004 Author Share Posted June 18, 2004 Scotland On Sunday October 24th, 2004 Celtic Cruise Past Livingston Celtic recorded a straightforward 3-1 win at home to Livingston yesterday. Two goals from the unstoppable Gary McCutcheon and a third from Stephen Pearson gave the home side a comfortable half time cushion. The ever-willing Jim Hutchison gave the visitors a late consolation but the points were never in doubt as Celtic eased towards the win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BobBev Posted June 19, 2004 Author Share Posted June 19, 2004 Many thanks d_s The Glasgow Herald October 27th, 2004 Ten-Man Celts In Champions League Drama Celtic somehow came through an incident-packed encounter with Olympiakos at Parkhead last night with the three points required to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Gary McCutcheon gave the home side the boost of an early goal, finding the net after 11 minutes. But the visitors struck back twice before half time with Damir Cakar and Kwame Ayew scoring the goals. When Celtic captain Paul Lambert was dismissed on 41 minutes for holding back Ayew things looked grim for the home side. But no one can doubt the fighting qualities of Tick Jones’s team and in the second half they set about the visitors with a vengeance. The Olympiakos goal remained intact thanks to a string of fine saves from Juraj Bucek and a couple of desperate goal line clearances whilst at the other end Ayew had a scoring effort disallowed because of an offside decision. With 15 minutes remaining Jackie McNamara squared the game with a powerful shot to keep Celtic’s hopes alive but as we moved into stoppage time it looked as though the win was just out of reach. Then substitute Alan Johnston was felled in the area by Stelios Venetidis who was red-carded for the foul. 22-year-old Stephen Pearson took responsibility for the spot kick and calmly sent it into the bottom corner for a vital 3-2 win. With Inter falling to a 1-0 defeat in Nantes the group is now wide open with Celtic on 9 points and Inter and Nantes both on 8 points. Celtic now visit Inter in a fortnight knowing that a point will send them through to the second phase – a point that they will have to find without their hugely influential captain who will be serving a one-match suspension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 21, 2004 Author Share Posted June 21, 2004 Scotland On Sunday October 31st, 2004 No Joy For Hibees At Easter Road Despite enjoying their fair share of possession and scoring opportunities Hibs drew a blank against visiting Celtic yesterday afternoon. Stephen Pearson put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot after Takis Fissas was adjudged to have handled in the area. Gary McCutcheon gave the Celts a two-goal advantage shortly after the restart and wrapped up the 3-0 win with his second of the game three minutes from time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 The Glasgow Herald November 5th, 2004 Gers In Euro Win Rangers completed a fine victory over Portuguese giants Benfica in the UEFA Cup 2nd round last night. Their scoreless draw at Ibrox was enough for Alex McLeish’s side to progress on away goals after the 1-1 draw in Lisbon in the first leg. Dundee United were not so fortunate, failing to capitalise on their 0-0 result in Villarreal by going down 2-1 at Tannadice. Sunderland lost 1-0 in Parma but progressed 2-1 on aggregate and a 1-1 draw in Lisbon was good enough for Chelsea to go through 2-1 overall against Sporting. Scotland On Sunday November 7th, 2004 Rudderless Dons All At Sea Having dismissed manager Steve Parkin last week after less than 10 months at the helm, the good ship Aberdeen is in serious danger of sinking into the First Division if they continue to put in performances as poor as this. They failed to register a single goal attempt on their visit to Celtic Park and suffered a 5-0 defeat. Stephen Pearson and Gary McCutcheon both grabbed braces and Mark Kerr helped himself to a single as Celtic condemned Aberdeen to their 8th league defeat of the season. The Dons are just a point above struggling Inverness Caledonian at the foot of the table and whoever is selected as their new manager will have his work cut out keeping them afloat in the top flight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 24, 2004 Author Share Posted June 24, 2004 The Glasgow Herald November 11th, 2004 Celtic Crash Out Of Champions League Requiring just a draw to progress to the second phase, Celtic slumped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Inter at the San Siro stadium in Milan last night. They made most of the early running but fell behind to a goal from Luigi Di Biagio after 19 minutes. The Celtic midfield looked laboured and sluggish and the influence of captain Paul Lambert was clearly missed as replacement Michael Stewart struggled to make an impact. Gary McCutcheon was unlucky not to square the game before half time but his shot on the turn came back off the post. Inter got their second with 20 minutes remaining through Rafael van der Vaart and with Jaap Stam and Ivan Cordoba dominant at the back Celtic never looked like getting back on terms. A 2-1 win for Nantes at Olympiakos ensured that the French finished second ion the group behind Milan and consigned Celtic to the UEFA Cup safety net. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 The Glasgow Herald November 12th, 2004 Old Firm To Meet In UEFA Cup The UEFA Cup draw has controversially paired Glasgow giants Rangers and Celtic together in the 3rd round. The first leg will be played at Celtic Park on November 25th with the return at Ibrox two weeks later. As the two teams prepared for the second Old Firm game of the season this coming weekend neither manager was pleased with the outcome, complaining that UEFA should take steps to avoid such encounters at such an early stage of the competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 29, 2004 Author Share Posted June 29, 2004 Scotland On Sunday November 14th, 2004 Rangers Blown Away At Ibrox Celtic landed a huge psychological body blow to rivals Rangers in the battle of minds prior to their forthcoming UEFA Cup tie with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Ibrox to avenge their defeat earlier in the season. Mark Kerr opened the scoring early on and the excellent Mark Fotheringham added a second 6 minutes later before Stephen Pearson put the game out of reach on the half hour. But for a fine performance by Rangers keeper Sander Westerveld the damage could have been much greater. This was Rangers first league defeat of the season and is a result that keeps the race for the title wide open. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted June 30, 2004 Author Share Posted June 30, 2004 The Glasgow Herald November 18th, 2004 Scots See Off Austrians Scotland recorded their 4th consecutive victory in last night’s friendly against Austria at Hampden Park with goals from Mark Burchill, Kevin Kyle and Charlie Miller providing an assured 3-0 win. Berti Vogts has really turned things around in the past few months and we await with interest the resumption of the World Cup qualification campaign in March of next year. The Glasgow Herald November 19th, 2004 Ljungberg Moves to Ibrox Alex McLeish unveiled Rangers latest signing yesterday with the announcement that Swedish international Freddie Ljungberg has agreed a £6M move from Arsenal. The talented and hard-working winger has been out of favour at Highbury this season and is reported to be relishing a return to first-team action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 well they needed to change something after you humped them at ibrox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 1, 2004 Author Share Posted July 1, 2004 We do seem to have the edge on them so far this season Terk Scotland On Sunday November 21st, 2004 It’s The Late Late Show At Parkhead A goal deep into stoppage time by Gary McCutcheon gave Celtic a share of the points as visiting Motherwell came close to a stunning victory. Terry Butcher’s side took an early lead through Stuart Duff but Mark Fotheringham cancelled that out with a pinpoint free kick in first half stoppage time. With the stadium clock showing 90 minutes Motherwell were in dreamland when experienced midfielder David Hagen scored his first goal since his move from Dunfermline in August. But you can never rule out this determined Celtic team and with the three minutes of stoppage time allowed almost at an end, McCutcheon popped up to net his 26th goal of the season and give the home side a dramatic 2-2 draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 2, 2004 Author Share Posted July 2, 2004 The Glasgow Herald November 26th, 2004 Celtic Young Guns Do The Business Celtic took a big step towards the UEFA Cup 4th round with a 2-0 defeat of Rangers at Parkhead last night. Celtic’s midfield trio of Stephen Pearson (22), Mark Fotheringham (21) and Mark Kerr (22) held the key to a fine win. After a scoreless first half during which Rangers keeper Sander Westerveld was outstanding, Celtic made the breakthrough when Pearson coolly converted a penalty after 52 minutes after defender Craig Moore was penalised for a lunging tackle on Gary McCutcheon. Kerr doubled their advantage on the hour mark and Celtic must now be strong favourites to finish the job off at Ibrox in two weeks time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 Scotland On Sunday November 29th, 2004 Mac The Knife Does It Again Celtic’s deadly hitman Gary McCutcheon racked up yet another hat trick to take his total for the season to 29 as Celtic brushed Inverness Caledonian aside at the Caledonian stadium yesterday. He scored twice before half time and even the dismissal of Paul Lambert when he picked up a second yellow card on 49 minutes failed to dent the visitors attacking ambitions. Sean Connelly pulled a goal back for the home side on 54 minutes but defensive stalwart Brian McAllister scored a rare goal 5 minutes later to restore the two-goal advantage before McCutcheon completed his treble just after the hour mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 The Glasgow Herald December 2nd, 2004 Blue Brazil Demolished Tick Jones fielded what was virtually a reserve team in last night’s League Cup Quarter Final against First Division Cowdenbeath at Central Park. Shaun Maloney got Celtic on the way after 4 minutes and when keeper Allan McPherson was red-carded on 17 minutes it was game over for the home side. James McFadden converted the resulting penalty and Paul Shields scored twice in a 7-minute period to send Celtic into the break with a comprehensive 4-0 lead. 21-year-old central defender John Kennedy added a 5th in the second half to round off the scoring and send Celtic through to the Semi Finals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 Scotland On Sunday December 5th, 2004 Hoops Power Past County Celtic racked up yet another comfortable three points with a 4-0 defeat of Ross County at Victoria Park. With Shaun Maloney having impressed in the midweek League Cup tie he kept his starting place, playing behind McCutcheon as a withdrawn striker. Maloney it was who set up the opening goal, teeing up Paul Lambert for his first of the season after just 2 minutes. The excellent Mark Kerr added the second on 11 minutes before Maloney scored a deserved goal on 20 minutes. With County shell-shocked the visitors could afford to take their foot off the gas and play with half an eye on the forthcoming UEFA Cup tie at Ibrox. Even so, Gary McCutcheon added a 4th goal in the second half to close out an easy win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 *proudly sports his new Celtic home shirt with 'Mac the Knife' emblazoned across the back* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 I thought that our merchandising revenues had gone up recently Terk The Glasgow Herald December 10th, 2004 Rangers – Close But No Cigar Despite losing 2-1 at Ibrox last night Celtic progressed through to the 4th round of the UEFA Cup 3-2 on aggregate. Fernando Ricksen got Rangers off to a splendid start with a goal after 10 minutes but on the half hour Gary McCutcheon scored a critical away goal to give the visitors a huge advantage. Rangers closed the gap before half time after a hotly contested penalty decision. Andy Cole certainly made the most of the situation when Celtic keeper Jamie Langfield went down at the striker’s feet to save and the visitors were convinced that the former Blackburn and Manchester United player had dived. Michael Mols converted the spot kick leaving Rangers needing to score twice more to qualify. But Celtic held firm and go on to face Lyon in the 4th round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 The Glasgow Herald December 13th, 2004 Alan The Main Man As Pars Hang On A vintage performance by evergreen keeper Alan Main, aided and abetted by some heroic defending from Scott Walker, enabled Dunfermline to hang on by their fingernails at Celtic Park and take home a point in a scoreless draw. The 37-year-old pulled off a string of excellent saves to deny the Celtic attack and the visitors even survived the dismissal of Dennis Gerritsen just after the restart. This wasn’t the best of performances by Celtic but they still created more that enough chances to have won comfortably. Gary McCutcheon did get the ball in the net in the second half but an offside decision ruled out his strike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share Posted July 9, 2004 Scotland On Sunday December 19th, 2004 Celts Squeeze Past Buddies A 49th minute goal from Gary McCutcheon gave Celtic a narrow 1-0 win against St. Mirren at Love Street. In truth both sides put in a lacklustre display in a game that only the committed supporter would enjoy. Michael Stewart deputised for the suspended Paul Lambert and was the pick of the bunch for Celtic whilst the ever-willing Michele Di Piedi worked hard for St. Mirren but lacked the class to penetrate the Celtic rearguard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 The Glasgow Herald December 22nd, 2004 Super Mac On Target Again Another Gary McCutcheon goal and another three points in the bag as Celtic recorded a narrow 1-0 win at home to Hibs last night. Some 55,000 hardy souls braved the elements on a filthy evening in Glasgow but neither side produced much excitement to warm up the spectators. The conditions were far from conducive to controlled, passing football and that goes a long way to explaining the poor quality of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 The Glasgow Herald December 27th, 2004 Celtic Triumph in Almondvale Thriller Celtic maintained their fine league form with a 4-2 defeat of Livingston in the Boxing Day fixture at Almondvale. A frantic first half produced 5 goals and a red card and with Livvy striking the woodwork twice and Celtic having a disallowed goal the score could have been higher. Mark Kerr got the show on the road when he put Celtic into the lead after just 4 minutes. A further 4 minutes passed before Gary McDonald equalised for the home side with his a goal in his first start since his recent transfer from Kilmarnock. Alan Johnston put the visitors back into the lead on 14 minutes and Gary McCutcheon gave them a two-goal cushion on 37. Celtic captain Paul Lambert found himself in trouble two minutes later when he was dismissed for a two-footed tackle and on the stroke of half time Dene Cropper scored the gaol of the game, a magnificent solo effort, to reduce the deficit. With 20 minutes remaining striker McCutcheon had to leave the pitch and his replacement Kenny Miller wrapped the game up with Celtic’s 4th 5 minutes from time. McCutcheon has been diagnosed with strained knee ligaments and is expected to be out of action for around 3 weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 the time to prove that you're not a one man team arrives Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 How right you are Terk The Glasgow Herald December 30th, 2004 Miller Hat Trick Wins It For Celtic Kenny Miller, replacing the injured Gary McCutcheon, made the most of his opportunity and gave Celtic boss Tick Jones food for thought when he scored all three goals in Celtic’s 3-0 win at home to Dundee United last night. After a goalless first half Miller struck three times in the last 25 minutes to grab the points for his team. He was ably assisted by the excellent James McFadden whose pinpoint crosses set up two of the former Wolves man’s goals. The Glasgow Herald January 2nd, 2005 Wilson Moves To Celtic Park Celtic have secured the services of promising midfielder Mark Wilson from Dundee United from a fee of £1M. The 22-year-old has signed a 5-year contract with the club and is reported to be thrilled at the prospect of his big move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Soccer Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> The 22-year-old has signed a 5-year contract with the club and is reported to be thrilled at the prospect of his big move. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm not 22 but can i have a 5 year season ticket Good stuff Bobbev nice to see Rangers getting thumped in the league and knocked out of European competition! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 Thanks for your support D_S The Glasgow Herald January 5th, 2005 Late Goals Sink Brave Caley Inverness Caledonian held out against Celtic for 65 minutes before Stephen Pearson broke their resistance. The young midfielder scored a second 5 minutes from time before Mark Kerr and Gary Teale put a gloss on the final scoreline with goals in stoppage time. The 4-0 result was harsh on the visitors and this result leaves them scrapping out the relegation place with struggling Ross County. The Glasgow Herald January 6th, 2005 Celtic Sign Keeper Connolly Celtic have completed the transfer of 23-year-old goalkeeper John Connolly from Charlton for £625K. The youngster is reported to be very excited about the prospect of European competition although it may be some time before he manages to break into the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 24, 2004 Author Share Posted July 24, 2004 The Glasgow Herald January 13th, 2005 Celtic Go Top A comprehensive 5-1 victory for Celtic at Dundee last night took Tick Jones’s team back to the top of the table for the first time since the early part of the season. Kenny Miller scored his second hat trick in three games and Mark Kerr and Michael Stewart chipped in with a goal each in their comfortable win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted July 24, 2004 Author Share Posted July 24, 2004 Scotland On Sunday January 23rd, 2004 Dons Fall To Celts Aberdeen have been a team transformed since new boss Paul Groves took charge in early November of last year and they put up stiff resistance at Pittodrie yesterday. But in the end Celtic proved just too strong for them and ran out 3-2 winners. Mark Kerr scored the opener after just 3 minutes but Derek Young struck back with an equaliser 10 minutes later. Aberdeen then took the lead from the penalty spot when Ross O’Donoghue slotted the kick home. Kenny Miller shot Celtic level on 67 before Kerr scored a late winner with barely 5 minutes left on the clock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 Scotland On Sunday January 30th, 2004 Kerr’s Half-Century Gets Celts On Their Way It took 22-year-old midfielder Mark Kerr just 4 minutes to claim his 50th goal for Celtic in their Scottish Cup 3rd round tie at St. Johnstone yesterday. In his 651st senior appearance, captain Paul Lambert added a second just before the break. Celtic central defender David Weir was dismissed for a professional foul 5 minutes from time leaving the home side with too little time to profit from their man advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 Scotland On Sunday February 6th, 2004 Celtic Stroll On Celtic continued their excellent domestic form with a comfortable 4-0 win at Motherwell. 3-0 up at half time through goals from Mark Kerr, Gary McCutcheon and Gary Teale, the visitors were rarely troubled by a stuttering Motherwell. McCutcheon added his second of the game after the break as the Celts continue to maintain a narrow one-point lead at the top of the table over Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 The Glasgow Herald February 10th, 2005 Dundee Brushed Aside Celtic underlined their strength in depth by making a number of changes to their line-up and still defeating Dundee with a comprehensive 4-0 scoreline. A tight first half looked like ending scoreless until Paul Shields popped up to score in stoppage time. With Shaun Maloney, Colin Cameron and Jamie Buchan all finding the net in the second half, Celtic’s long unbeaten run continues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 Scotland On Sunday February 13th, 2004 Westerveld Sees Red In Old Firm Derby A red card for Sander Westerveld proved to be the defining moment in a tumultuous Old Firm match at Celtic Park last night. Both teams entered the game on the back of unbeaten runs – Rangers had not lost in 11 games, Celtic in 19. There was little to choose between the teams all the way through and when Kieran Richardson put Rangers ahead with 20 minutes remaining that looked like being the only goal of the game. Then came Westerveld’s dramatic intervention – in a one on one situation with Gary McCutcheon he was adjudged to have clipped the ankles of the Celtic striker. He was dismissed and a penalty was awarded. To make matters worse Rangers had already used their last substitute a minute or two earlier and central defender Marvin Andrews was chosen to pull on the gloves. His next task was to pick the ball out of the net after Stephen Pearson calmly sent the big man the wrong way. It was then backs to the wall as the 9 outfield players did their best to protect the rookie keeper. With less than a minute left on the clock their brave efforts failed when Gary McCutcheon volleyed home to notch his 100th league goal for Celtic. The dramatic victory puts Celtic 7 points clear of Rangers having played a game more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 3, 2004 Author Share Posted August 3, 2004 The Glasgow Herald February 17th, 2005 Hibs Snatch Semi Final Win Celtic manager Tick Jones made the decision to field a second-string team in last night’s League Cup Semi Final against Hibernian and paid the price when his team were defeated 2-1 in an exciting encounter. Hibs took the lead after 20 minutes through former Celtic trainee John Paul McBride. Two goals in two minutes in first half stoppage time would prove to be significant. Alan Johnston scored with a well-taken free kick but within seconds Hibs restored their advantage through Gary O’Connor. Celtic worked hard in the second half and created enough chances to square the game but failed to find a way past an inspired Geert De Vlieger. James McFadden came closest in stoppage time with a brilliant solo effort but his shot came back off the crossbar. Hibs will face Dundee United in the Final after they beat Inverness Caledonian in a 3-2 thriller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 Scotland On Sunday February 20th, 2004 Celtic Rout Hearts After the midweek League Cup defeat for Celtic against neighbours Hibs, Hearts felt the full weight of Tick Jones’s wrath as he went back to his first choice starters for their Scottish Cup 4th round tie at Tynecastle. 4-0 up inside 20 minutes through two goals from Gary McCutcheon and one each from Kenny Miller and Mark Kerr, Celtic were rarely threatened by the First Division opponents. Miller got his second of the game near the end to polish off an easy 5-0 win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 5, 2004 Author Share Posted August 5, 2004 Scotland On Sunday February 27th, 2004 Pars Lose Their Cool Dunfermline paid a heavy price for a moment of madness from Stevie Crawford when the striker was dismissed for a head butt on Celtic defender Brian McAllister after the two tussled in the area. Celtic went on to record a 5-0 victory with Paul Shields, in for the injured Gary McCutcheon, scoring a hat trick. Brian McAllister and substitute Stephen Simmons also got their names on the scoresheet as the visitors ran amok near the end with 4 goals in the last 12 minutes as the Dunfermline defence fell apart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 The Glasgow Herald March 4th, 2005 Celtic Take Narrow Lead To France Celtic will visit Lyon in the second leg of their UEFA Cup tie defending the slimmest of leads after gaining a 1-0 win at Celtic Park last night. An evenly balanced contest was settled in the home side’s favour when central defender Jim Lauchlan scored his first goal for Celtic after 37 minutes. With both sides playing positive football there were chances at either end and both keepers excelled with a string of fine saves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 The Glasgow Herald March 7th, 2005 Celtic No Friends Of The Buddies A much-changed Celtic team was still too strong for St. Mirren in the league encounter at Celtic Park yesterday afternoon. Any hopes that Gordon Strachan may have had of his team taking advantage to continue their push for a place in Europe next season were dashed when Alan Johnston and Stephen Simmons gave Celtic a 2-0 lead before the break. Paul Shields added a 3rd in the second half and the 3-0 win keeps Celtic 4-points clear at the top of the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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