BobBev Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 The Glasgow Herald March 22nd, 2003 It's Betis In the Semi Celtic will face Spanish side Real Betis in the UEFA Cup Semi Final. Betis were in the same Champions League Phase 1 group as Rangers and narrowly missed out on qualification, dropping into the UEFA Cup. They beat Rangers home and away in that group and have disposed of Shakhtar, Nantes and PSV on their way to the Semi. Celtic will have their work cut out to get past the Spaniards if they are to meet the winners of the Arsenal/Feyenoord encounter in the Final. Scotland On Sunday March 23rd, 2003 Scots trounced in Croatia Scotland suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat in Croatia last night in their Euro 2004 qualifier. Berti's boys have now played 4 games in the group and have only a home win over Cyprus to show for their efforts and qualification looks like a hopeless task. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 The Glasgow Herald March 25th, 2003 Johnston Double Sees Off Dundee Two goals from Alan Johnston were instrumental in the 3-1 win for Celtic over Dundee at Dens Park last night. He opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and three minutes later Mark Kerr made it 2-0 as he scored from the penalty spot. Dundee worked hard to deny the visitors many further chances and pulled themselves back into the game when Nacho Novo scored with 20 minutes remaining. However, they couldn’t find a way through the Celtic defence to claim an equaliser and Johnston made sure of the points when he scored his second in stoppage time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 The Glasgow Herald March 27th, 2003 Scots Pole Axed Scotland suffered yet another defeat in their Euro 2004 qualification campaign, going down 4-0 to Poland in a lacklustre display. With all hope of qualification now gone the pressure is mounting on Berti Vogts and the SFA may well decide that it is time for a change of management. Scotland On Sunday March 30th, 2003 First League Defeat For Celtic Yesterday at Celtic Park Kilmarnock inflicted the first league defeat of the season on Celtic with a narrow 1-0 win. Craig Dargo was the Killie hero, scoring the only goal of the game in the 35th minute. Charlie Miller struck a free kick against the cross bar in the first half but apart from that Celtic showed very little attacking threat and were strangely lethargic. They will need to play much better than this in next weeks first leg tie against Betis if they are to progress. Rangers now top the table, one point clear of Celtic but having played a game more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 The Glasgow Herald April 4th, 2003 Late Penalty Gives Celtic Hope A Kiegan Parker penalty three minutes from time gave Celtic a 2-2 draw in their UEFA Cup Semi Final first leg tie at Celtic Park last night. Tick Jones’s team didn’t look at their best and went behind to a Gaston Casas goal after 17 minutes. Gary McCutcheon conjured up an equaliser in the 25th minute but Betis regained the initiative when Casas scored again just before half time. The Argentinean striker is having a terrific season and heads the scoring charts in Spain. Celtic struggled to get back into the match and were finally rewarded when Jackie McNamara was fouled in the area and Parker gave them some hope for the second leg by despatching the spot kick. Arsenal will take a one-goal lead to Feyenoord in the other Semi Final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 Scotland On Sunday April 6th, 2003 Shock Results In Cup Semis Both of the Scottish Cup Semi Final matches produced surprises yesterday. Kilmarnock upset Rangers with a 2-1 win at Celtic Park and First Division Ross County produced a major upset by defeating the holders Livingston by the same scoreline at Somerset Park. The Glasgow Herald April 7th, 2003 Celtic Just too Strong For Battling Buddies In yesterday’s televised match at Love Street Celtic proved to be too strong for a hard-working St. Mirren side and goals from Mark Kerr and Kevin Gallacher gave the visitors a 2-0 win. This result takes Celtic back to the top of the table two points ahead of Rangers. St. Mirren remain 10th but there’s just one point between them, Motherwell and Hearts at the foot of the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Some good work here, n1. Except for the Kilmarnock game. And will u be takin the Scotland manager position should the current manager be sacked? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 1, 2004 Author Share Posted March 1, 2004 Thanks Fantaboy. I certainly will be going after the Scotland job if Berti ever gets sacked. The Glasgow Herald April 11th, 2003 Celts See Off Livvy Celtic recorded a fine 4-1 victory over third placed Livingston at the Almondvale Stadium last night. First half goals from Paul Lambert, Kiegan Parker and Gary Teale gave the visitors a comfortable lead going towards the break. Paul McKnight pulled one back for Livvy on the stroke of half time but the home side could make no further inroads into a solid Celtic rearguard. A late strike from Parker rounded off the win and sets Celtic up for the climax of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 1, 2004 Author Share Posted March 1, 2004 Scotland On Sunday April 13th, 2003 A Tale Of Two Keepers The encounter between Celtic and Hibs at Parkhead was decided by the performances of their respective goalkeepers. For Hibs, Jim Provett was the hero as a string of brilliant stops denied the Celtic attack. At the other end Jamie Langfield, making a rare start in place of Rab Douglas as Tick Jones rested most of his key players, was less impressive. It looked like business as usual for Celtic as Don Hutchison opened the scoring after 10 minutes. But five minutes later Hutch hobbled off and was replaced by Kevin Gallacher. Shortly after that John O’Neill equalised for the visitors and Provett made sure that half time was reached on even terms. The home side were shocked when Gary O’Connor put Hibs ahead with 20 minutes remaining and Luna rounded off a great afternoon for the Hibees with a third near the end. Rangers failed to take full advantage of Celtic’s slip as they were held 2-2 by Dundee United so Celtic stay top by a single point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 The Glasgow Herald April 18th, 2003 Away Goal Heartache In Spain Celtic came agonisingly close to reaching the UEFA Cup Final last night but in the end a scoreless draw was enough to send Real Betis through thanks to their fine performance in Glasgow. Celtic worked hard but just couldn't find the creative spark required to penetrate a very competent Betis defence. On the few occasions that a chance did present itself the Betis keeper was equal to the challenge. At the other end Rab Douglas was called into action several times and did well to keep his team alive. The Celtic cause wasn't helped by injuries to Charlie Miller and his replacement John Collins. In the other Semi Final a last-minute goal by Kanu ensured that Arsenal made the final. With seconds remaining Feyenoord were ahead 2-0 on the night but the stoppage time goal took the Gunners through on away goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 disappointing to see you out of the uefa cup thought you had a good chance of landing that this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 Thanks Terk. I have a feeling that getting European success is going to be quite difficult. Scotland On Sunday April 20th, 2003 Weary Celts Succumb To Late Equaliser A Celtic side decimated by injuries and no doubt still suffering emotionally from their UEFA Cup exit were denied three points at Livingston when the home side equalised with virtually the last kick of the game. Kevin Thomas gave Celtic the lead after 10 minutes and despite Steven Pressley joining the long injury list, it looked like they would hang on for the win. That was until Livingston substitute Vincent Sullivan jinked through a weary defence to fire home the equaliser. Rangers 2-0 win over Aberdeen takes them to the top of the table and sets up next week’s Old Firm clash at Parkhead as a likely title decider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 The Glasgow Herald April 24th, 2003 A Win At Last For Berti Scotland registered a rare win last night as they overcame Greece at Hampden Park in a friendly. Celtic’s Mark Kerr equalised the Greeks opener on the hour mark and two goals in 5 minutes by debutant Gary McCutcheon sealed the win before Greece scored a consolation goal in stoppage time. Scotland On Sunday April 27th, 2003 Celtic In Dreamland Celtic went in to their crucial match against Rangers yesterday with no less than 7 players on the injury list. To make matters worse, 6 of their first team squad played in Scotland’s meaningless friendly on Wednesday when their manager would have preferred them to have been conserving their energies ahead of this critical encounter. However, all of this mattered little as Tick Jones’s team rattled 5 goals past a bewildered Rangers. The rout started when Kiegan Parker found the net with just two minutes on the clock. Alan Johnston added a second on 22 minutes and three minutes later Neil McCann took out Gary Teale in the box and Parker stroked home the penalty. Gary McCutcheon added two more goals in the second half to complete a joyous afternoon for Celtic. The win takes Celtic back to the top of the table with just two games of the season remaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 The Glasgow Herald April 29th, 2003 Rafael On His Way Home Celtic’s Brazilian central defender Rafael will be returning to his homeland in the summer having agreed to join Bragantino at the end of his contract. Having spent the last two seasons in the reserves he will no doubt be pleased to get back into competitive action. This leaves but a single non-Scot on the Celtic playing staff but Momo Sylla has been transfer listed and playing in the reserves since the “Braveheart Revolution†was originally instigated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 Scotland On Sunday May 4th, 2003 Title Race Goes To The Wire Narrow wins for both Rangers and Celtic yesterday ensured that the race for the SPL title will go all the way. A Gary McCutcheon goal 20 minutes from time gave Celtic the win at Aberdeen although had Celtic shown greater composure in front of goal it would not have been such a nerve-wracking afternoon for the fans and the manager. Rangers completed a 3-2 win over Hibs to keep them in with a shout if Celtic are unable to finish the job at home to Dundee United next weekend. The relegation question, however, has been answered as Hearts will now be playing First Division football next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 *bites nails* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 The waiting is over... Scotland On Sunday May 11th, 2003 Celtic Are Champions There were scenes of jubilation at Celtic Park yesterday as a 2-0 victory over Dundee United ensured that Celtic were crowned as Premier League champions. Goals from Gary McCutcheon and Gary Teale provided the win although a surprise 1-0 win for Livingston over Rangers rendered the Parkhead result irrelevant. Capturing the title in a titanic struggle over rivals Rangers certainly seems to have vindicated the controversial decision taken two seasons ago to focus on signing and playing Scottish players in order to rejuvenate the national game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glamdring Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I can't stand Celtic, but since you're managing them I'll force a "" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 yay! good title win, bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 4, 2004 Author Share Posted March 4, 2004 Thanks fellas The Glasgow Herald May 15th, 2003 Betis Lift UEFA Cup Real Betis, Celtic's conquerors in the Semi Final, won the UEFA Cup last night with a 1-0 win over Arsenal at the Amsterdam ArenA. The only goal of a somewhat disappointing game came early in the second half and the Gunners were unable to mount an effective reply as their luck finally ran out. The Glasgow Herald May 22nd, 2003 Roma Bore Inter To Death It was no great surprise to see the all-Italian Champions League Final end in a scoreless draw with Roma beating Inter in the penalty shootout. Most commentators agree that this was possibly the most boring final ever played in a competition that specialises in boring finals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 Scotland On Sunday May 25th, 2003 Highland Heartache At Hampden First Division Ross County put up a great fight in the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park yesterday but in the end Kilmarnock were just too strong for them and won the trophy 2-1. Garry Hay gave Kilmarnock the lead after 14 minutes and that's how the score stayed until the break. Craig Dargo added a second in the 69th minute before Man of the Match 19-year-old Darren Jack pulled one back for Ross County. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 Scotland On Sunday June 1st, 2003 Season Review Welcome to our annual roundup of the season just completed in Scotland and around Europe. In Scotland, Celtic showed that their "Braveheart Revolution" could bring success as they won the Premiership with a 5-point gap over Rangers. Celtic dominated the annual awards with boss Tick Jones voted Manager of the Year. His players also featured strongly in their respective categories. The Scottish Cup was won by Kilmarnock with Celtic retaining the League Cup and Cowdenbeath won the Challenge Cup. In Europe, Celtic reached the UEFA Cup Semi Final but Rangers finished bottom of their Champions League group with just one point. The final leagues tables for all four divisions are shown below. <pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">******************************************************************************************* Scottish Premier Division - Sunday 1st June 2003 ******************************************************************************************* Pos Team Pld Won Drn Lst For Ag Won Drn Lst For Ag Pts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st C Celtic 38 14 3 2 46 12 13 6 0 40 10 90 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd Rangers 38 14 2 3 36 13 12 5 2 38 20 85 3rd Livingston 38 12 5 3 38 18 5 3 10 16 19 59 4th Hibs 38 12 1 6 33 27 7 1 11 28 40 59 5th Aberdeen 38 10 3 5 24 15 5 6 9 17 24 54 6th Dundee Utd 38 9 4 5 29 24 6 2 12 15 34 51 7th Kilmarnock 38 11 3 6 33 19 5 2 11 16 31 53 8th Dundee 38 8 6 5 28 23 4 8 7 20 24 50 9th Dunfermline 38 8 4 6 26 21 2 8 10 11 33 42 10th St. Mirren 38 5 7 8 21 24 2 4 12 16 34 32 11th Motherwell 38 4 5 9 14 23 4 2 14 14 30 31 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12th R Hearts 38 7 6 7 21 25 0 2 16 13 50 29 ******************************************************************************************* Scottish First Division - Sunday 1st June 2003 ******************************************************************************************* Pos Team Pld Won Drn Lst For Ag Won Drn Lst For Ag Pts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st C Inverness C. Thistle 36 15 3 0 49 14 8 2 8 33 35 74 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd St. Johnstone 36 14 2 2 38 19 7 3 8 37 41 68 3rd Ayr 36 15 2 1 42 12 5 3 10 20 31 65 4th Partick Thistle 36 7 3 8 28 24 8 4 6 26 23 52 5th Airdrie Utd 36 8 4 6 31 28 6 6 6 18 19 52 6th Ross County 36 10 3 5 36 25 5 1 12 19 37 49 7th Arbroath 36 9 3 6 29 25 4 3 11 22 34 45 8th Falkirk 36 8 3 7 36 29 3 3 12 18 38 39 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9th R Clyde 36 4 7 7 25 31 4 5 9 25 39 36 10th R Hamilton 36 4 5 9 18 27 1 5 12 16 35 25 ******************************************************************************************* Scottish Second Division - Sunday 1st June 2003 ******************************************************************************************* Pos Team Pld Won Drn Lst For Ag Won Drn Lst For Ag Pts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st C Forfar 36 10 5 3 37 22 7 4 7 33 32 60 2nd P Raith Rovers 36 10 4 4 29 19 7 2 9 25 34 57 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd Cowdenbeath 36 6 5 7 21 21 7 9 2 23 19 53 4th Dumbarton 36 5 9 4 25 24 8 4 6 27 25 52 5th Queen's Park 36 7 5 6 25 24 7 3 8 24 22 50 6th Stranraer 36 6 3 9 27 35 7 5 6 35 36 47 7th Alloa 36 7 4 7 18 18 5 5 8 13 17 45 8th Berwick 36 6 4 8 19 26 6 4 8 19 23 44 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9th R Morton 36 6 6 6 31 27 5 3 10 28 33 42 10th R Queen of Sth. 36 8 3 7 36 32 2 9 7 21 27 42 ******************************************************************************************* Scottish Third Division - Sunday 1st June 2003 ******************************************************************************************* Pos Team Pld Won Drn Lst For Ag Won Drn Lst For Ag Pts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st C Peterhead 36 9 6 3 33 24 10 3 5 37 27 66 2nd P Albion Rovers 36 7 7 4 36 32 10 6 2 36 25 64 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd Montrose 36 11 4 3 40 23 7 4 7 32 29 62 4th Stirling 36 7 6 5 34 26 8 2 8 42 39 53 5th Elgin City 36 7 6 5 26 24 7 5 6 33 36 53 6th Stenhousemuir 36 6 2 10 24 38 7 5 6 26 23 46 7th Brechin 36 7 4 7 41 28 4 4 10 28 31 41 8th Gretna 36 7 4 7 21 24 3 5 10 12 23 39 9th East Fife 36 7 4 7 30 30 2 5 11 14 37 36 10th East Stirling 36 7 2 9 25 30 2 6 10 19 40 35</pre> Scottish Awards Player of the Year 1st - Paul Lambert, Celtic 2nd - Stephen Crainey, Celtic 3rd - Gary McCutcheon, Celtic Young Player of the Year 1st - Mark Kerr, Celtic 2nd - James McFadden, Celtic 3rd - Kevin Nolan, Rangers Top Goalscorer 1st - Steve Laidlaw, Montrose, 35 goals 2nd - Peter MacDonald, St. Johnstone, 23 goals 3rd - Ian Rankin, Albion Rovers, 22 goals Scottish European Qualifiers Champions League - Celtic, Rangers UEFA Cup - Livingston, Kilmarnock Inter-Toto Cup - Hibs England Premier League Champions - Liverpool Relegated - Bolton, Ipswich, West Ham First Division Champions - Fulham Promoted - Portsmouth, Charlton Relegated - Wimbledon, Reading, Brighton Second Division Champions - Crewe Promoted - Walsall, Brentford Relegated - Colchester, Cardiff, Grimsby, Luton Third Division Champions - Southend Promoted - Scunthorpe, Swansea, Cambridge Utd Relegated - Exeter Conference Champions - Barnet Relegated - Southport, Kettering, Aldershot FA Cup - Arsenal 2 Blackburn 0 League Cup - Man Utd 2 Tottenham 1 Vans Trophy - Crewe 1 Stevenage 0 FA Trophy - Barnet 1 Bournemouth 0 Charity Shield - Arsenal 0 Liverpool 0 (Arsenal win on penalties) France First Division Champions - Nantes French Cup - Nantes 2 Montpellier 2 (Nantes win on penalties) Germany First Division Champions - FC Bayern German Cup - FC Bayern 3 1860 Munchen 0 Holland Premier Division Champions - PSV Dutch Cup - PSV 2 NEC 0 Italy Serie A Champions - Inter Italian Cup - Milan 2 Parma 2 (over two legs, Milan win on away goals) Portugal Premier Division Champions - Sporting Portuguese Cup - Benfica 2 Vitoria Setubal 1 Spain First Division Champions - Barcelona Spanish Cup - Sevilla 3 Tenerife 2 European Competitions Champions League - Roma 0 Inter 0 (Roma win on penalties) UEFA Cup - Betis 1 Arsenal 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 7, 2004 Author Share Posted March 7, 2004 The Glasgow Herald June 5th, 2003 Sad Scots Lose Again Scotland suffered yet another defeat as they lost 1-0 at Hampden to Belarus in their Euro 2004 qualifier. A totally uninspired performance saw them lose to a 68th minute penalty. This defeat leaves them with just 3 points from their 6 group matches so far and some drastic action is required to rejuvenate the team. The Glasgow Herald July 15th, 2003 Changes Afoot At Celtic Park There has been some activity on the playing front at Celtic over the summer. A number of youngsters have been released including Mike Doyle, Barry John Corr, Ryan McCann and Jon Paul McGovern. At 36 years of age Kevin Gallacher has decided that enough is enough and has retired. The pre-arranged transfers of Stephen Pearson from Motherwell and Colin Cameron from Wolves have taken place as planned. Young midfielder Stephen Simmons has been signed from Hearts for £1.2M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 8, 2004 Author Share Posted March 8, 2004 The Glasgow Herald July 19th, 2003 Old Firm Could Meet In Europe In an extraordinary Champions League draw Celtic may have to face Rangers in the 3rd Qualifying Round if the Gers get past Maccabi Haifa in their 2nd Round qualifier. Both managers expressed disbelief that they could have to face one another so early in the competition with Tick Jones being particularly critical of UEFA. Scotland On Sunday July 27th, 2003 McCutcheon Off The Mark It took Gary McCutcheon precisely 2 minutes to pick up from where he left off last season as that's how long it took for him to open the scoring for Celtic in their season opener at home to St. Mirren. He had to wait another 40 minutes for his second and then Jamie Smith added a third before half time. McCutcheon completed his hat trick in the second half as Celtic cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win. The only black mark was an injury to Charlie Miller that will keep him out of action for a fortnight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 mccutcheon at it again pearson should do well for you, not too sure about simmons though. hope you mush the gers in the CL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 9, 2004 Author Share Posted March 9, 2004 Thanks Terk. Mac the goal is awesome! To be honest I have too many midfielders really. Simmons is going into the reserves and Pearon is a backup player for me at the moment. The Glasgow Herald July 31st, 2003 Old Firm Euro Clash A 4-1 aggregate win for Rangers over Maccabi Haifa means that they will face rivals Celtic in a clash of the Scottish giants for a place in the lucrative Champions League group matches. Scotland On Sunday August 3rd, 2003 Celts Turn On the Style The team selection for Celtic's visit to Dundee United suggested that Tick Jones had half an eye on the forthcoming Champions League clash with Rangers. What could be described as a "second string" team took to the pitch and a 5-2 win for Celtic must cause their rivals some concern. Paul Ritchie and Paul Shields gave the visitors a 2-0 advantage before Derek Lilley pulled one back for United. Stephen Pearson scored on his debut to restore Celtic's two-goal advantage at the break. Colin Cameron added a 4th but United kept plugging away and Mark Wilson scored a second for the home team. But Mark Fotheringham rounded off the scoring to give Celtic an excellent win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 9, 2004 Author Share Posted March 9, 2004 The Glasgow Herald August 7th, 2003 McGregor Off As Gers Have Parkhead Nightmare Rangers 21-year-old keeper Alan McGregor received his marching orders just 3 minutes into their Champions League qualifying match against Celtic at Parkhead. He was dismissed for a professional foul after bringing down Gary McCutcheon as the striker was going past him. Substitute keeper Jesper Christiansen could do nothing about Jamie Smith’s penalty and Celtic had an invaluable early goal and were playing against 10 men. The home side went on to dominate the game, denying Rangers a shot on target all evening. Gary McCutcheon, Mark Kerr and Gary Teale all scored to give the Celts a 4-0 win and almost certain qualification to the first group phase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 The Glasgow Herald August 8th, 2003 Broto Sees Red Livingston suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Swedish side AIK in their UEFA Cup qualifier last night. Keeper Broto was sent off and the Swedes converted the resulting penalty to give Livvy a major headache in the return leg. Scotland On Sunday August 10th, 2003 It's A Mac Attack A hat trick from Gary McCutcheon was the centrepiece of another awesome Celtic performance as they brushed aside Kilmarnock at Parkhead. Jamie Smith and Alan Johnston added two more in a 5-1 win with Emil Hallfredsson getting a consolation goal for the visitors. 20-year-old Stephen Pearson was mightily impressive in midfield, setting up three of the Celtic goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 Scotland On Sunday August 17th, 2003 Hibs Fall Short Hibs were unable to withstand the attacking play of Celtic at Easter Road yesterday as goals from Gary McCutcheon and Jamie Smith gave the visitors a 2-goal lead. Hibs pulled one back through Gary O’Connor but never really looked like getting an equaliser. Celtic defender David Weir sustained a thigh injury that is likely to keep him on the sidelines for 10 days or so. This defeat leaves Hibs stranded at the foot of the table with no points so far this season. Scotland On Sunday August 17th, 2003 Duffy Out Dundee manager Jim Duffy was sacked yesterday following his team’s 2-1 defeat at home to Dunfermline. With just one point from four league matches thus far, Dundee are second-bottom of the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 12, 2004 Author Share Posted March 12, 2004 The Glasgow Herald August 21st, 2003 Teale Off But Celtic Go Through A bruising Champions League second leg at Ibrox yesterday ended all square on goals but Celtic came off worst with the referee. Mr. Irvine cautioned three Celtic players and showed Gary Teale a straight red for a wild two-footed challenge after an hour of the game. By that time Gary McCutcheon had already given the visitors an away goal and Rangers were dead and buried. Barry Ferguson tied the scores on the night with 20 minutes remaining but there was never any danger of Celtic relinquishing their 4-goal advantage. The comfortable 5-1 aggregate sees Celtic progress to the first group phase where they have been drawn in Group H with Lokomotiv Moscow, Milan and Rennes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 13, 2004 Author Share Posted March 13, 2004 The Glasgow Herald August 22nd, 2003 Livingston Make Early Exit A 1-1 draw against Swedish team AIK at Almondvale last night wasn’t enough for Livingston to get through their UEFA Cup qualifying match and Paul Bracewell’s side go out 2-1 on aggregate. Scotland On Sunday August 23rd, 2003 Brown Keeps Celtic At Bay A Man of the Match performance by young Dundee keeper and team captain Mark Brown helped his teammates keep a clean sheet at Celtic Park yesterday. With several first choice players rested, the Celtic attack couldn’t find a way past the Dundee rearguard. With the club still without a manger it must have pleased the fans to see such a determined performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 14, 2004 Author Share Posted March 14, 2004 The Glasgow Herald August 27th, 2003 Brown The New Boss At Dundee Yesterday Dundee announced the appointment of former Scotland coach Craig Brown as their new manager. The 47-year-old has been persuaded to leave Preston to take up the reigns at the troubled Dens Park outfit. The Glasgow Herald September 4th, 2003 Nightmare In Nicosia Scottish football hit a new low last night as the national side slumped to a 2-1 defeat by Cyprus. Despite outplaying the home side, Scotland were unable to breach a determined defence until Gary Naysmith converted a penalty 5 minutes from time. By that point Cyprus had scored twice with their only two shots on target all evening. The hosts played a classic containing game, rode their luck and contrived two breakaway goals. This result leaves Scotland bottom of their qualifying group and in desperate need of a boost. With Tick Jones at Celtic showing that it is possible to find success with Scottish players it beggars belief that Herr Vogts is unable to coax a decent performance from his charges. It must now be time for a change of direction by the SFA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 16, 2004 Author Share Posted March 16, 2004 Scotland On Sunday September 7th, 2003 All Square At Ibrox The third Old Firm match of the season so far was full of drama and excitement but eventually ended in a 2-2 draw. Given the abysmal start that Rangers have made to the season, Alex McLeish must have been desperate for his team to get a result in this game. So when vibrant young midfielder Stephen Hughes opened the scoring for the home side after just two minutes the manager’s wild celebration was quite understandable. Rangers certainly enjoyed the better of the first half but Celtic gradually started to impose their own attacking style on the game. Some fine goalkeeping by Jesper Christiansen kept Celtic at bay until after the break but it was no great surprise when Gary McCutcheon found an equaliser 5 minutes after the restart. But Rangers kept plugging away and Hughes scored his second of the game on the hour mark. But within seconds of the game recommencing Rangers defender Craig Moore was dismissed for a foolish push on Stephen Pearson. Sensing an opening, Celtic really stepped up the pace and were rewarded 7 minutes later when central defender Eddie Forrest headed home. But despite further sustained pressure the Celtic attack was unable to punish Rangers further and both sides took away a point. Celtic remain top of the table but now have a resurgent Livingston breathing down their necks just one point behind. Rangers stay 9th, one of a clutch of teams on 6 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 16, 2004 Author Share Posted March 16, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 11th, 2003 Celtic Are Lost In France A poor performance by Celtic in their opening Phase 1 group game saw them return from their trip to Rennes on the wrong end of a 2-1 scoreline. The home side took the lead on 27 minutes as Celtic struggled to put together a coherent series of passes. Gary McCutcheon gave them hope with an equalising goal after 54 minutes but that was dashed 12 minutes from time when the French side scored the winner. In the other group game Milan recorded an identical 2-1 scoreline at home to Lokomotiv Moscow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 18, 2004 Author Share Posted March 18, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 12th, 2003 Killie Die A Death In Italy Last night Kilmarnock put in a truly dreadful performance in their UEFA Cup 1st round tie at Atalanta and suffered a 3-0 defeat. The final scoreline could have been worse but for some wild finishing by the Italians. After such a poor result the Ayrshire outfit are as good as out of the competition barring a miracle at Rugby Park. Rangers defeated Koper of Slovenia 4-1 to make their second leg something of a formality. Scotland On Sunday September 14th, 2003 Celtic Squeeze Past Caley Tick Jones fielded what was very much a second string Celtic team for their encounter with newly promoted Inverness Caledonian at Parkhead yesterday and for the majority of the game his side struggled to break down a determined defence. It took the introduction of sharpshooter Gary McCutcheon for Paul Shields to break the deadlock as the striker scored his 12th of the season with less than 15 minutes remaining. The scoreline doesn’t reflect the balance of play as Celtic struck the woodwork no less than 4 times and also contrived to miss a number of passable opportunities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 20, 2004 Author Share Posted March 20, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 16th, 2003 McMahon The Man For United Dundee United have announced that their new boss will be Steve McMahon having persuaded the former Blackpool and Ayr manager to make a move from Carlisle. The Glasgow Herald September 17th, 2003 Shevchenko Treble Destroys Celtic A superb hat trick from Andriy Shevchenko was the centre point of an excellent 4-1 win for Milan in their visit to Celtic last night. Clearly not at their best, Celtic worked hard but just had no answer to the power and pace of the Ukrainian. Shevchenko gave Milan the perfect start with a goal after 9 minutes and then scored a second in stoppage time at the end of the half. However, Gary McCutcheon gave Celtic hope with a goal of his own just seconds later. Gaizka Mendieta scored a crucial third for Milan on the hour mark and Shevchenko killed the game off in stoppage time. But Celtic can consider themselves a bit unfortunate as both McCutcheon and Alan Johnston had goal efforts ruled out because of the offside flag. But with two defeats in two games, Celtic are bottom of the group with a huge task ahead of them if they are to qualify. In the other game in the group, Lokomotiv Moscow powered to a 4-0 win at home to Rennes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 21, 2004 Author Share Posted March 21, 2004 Scotland On Sunday September 21st, 2003 Mac The Knife Kills Off Dons A hat trick for Celtic super-striker Gary McCutcheon secured the points in a 3-2 defeat of Aberdeen at Pittodrie yesterday. In the process the 24-year-old racked up his 50th goal for Celtic in 87 appearances. Celtic opened the scoring after 20 minutes but less than 5 minutes later Ross O’Donoghue got the Dons back on terms. McCutcheon scored his second right at the end of the first half to give Celtic the lead that their enterprising play deserved. Aberdeen spent most of the game pinned back in their own half trying to withstand a ferocious Celtic onslaught and their central defensive partnership of Phil McGuire and Barry Miller were outstanding. But finally the pressure told and Mac the Knife completed his hat trick with 20 minutes remaining. Stevie Nicholas got a second for Aberdeen deep in stoppage time but it made no difference to the final outcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 22, 2004 Author Share Posted March 22, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 24th, 2003 Lokomotiv Derail Celts Despite dominating their Champions League Phase 1 game at Parkhead last night, Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw by Lokomotiv Moscow and missed a glorious opportunity to get their qualification campaign back on track. Celtic played very well and created a slew of great opportunities, most of which were missed or well saved. Gary Teale was the only Celtic player to find the net as he gave them the lead after 13 minutes. Chance after chance went begging and, as seems par for the course on these occasions, the visitors scored a late equaliser with their only chance of the game. The other group game saw Milan maintain their 100% record with a 2-0 win in Rennes. Celtic stay bottom of the group with one point but are just three points off the second qualification place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 The Glasgow Herald September 26th, 2003 Killie Out But Gers Go Through Last night’s UEFA Cup 1st round ties saw Rangers progress 5-2 on aggregate over Koper from Slovenia after a 1-1 away draw but Kilmarnock were kept scoreless by Atalanta at Rugby Park and go out 3-0 on aggregate. Middlesbrough were on the end of a major upset as Bohemians from the Irish Republic overcame a 1-0 deficit from the first leg by winning 4-1 in Dublin. Newcastle progressed with a 3-0 aggregate win over Zeljeznicar of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Spurs beat Zenith Petersburg from Russia 6-3 overall and Arsenal had a comfortable 5-1 aggregate win over Antwerp. Scotland On Sunday September 28th, 2003 Lambert In Vintage Form Celtic put aside their midweek European disappointment and recorded a comprehensive 3-0 win over Dunfermline at Parkhead yesterday. Captain Paul Lambert was in imperious form as he controlled the midfield and the visitors never had a sniff at goal all afternoon. Jamie Langfield made a rare start in place of Rab Douglas and Kiegan Parker was preferred in midfield to Jamie Smith. Parker it was who scored the opener after just 4 minutes and Gary McCutcheon added a second 5 minutes later. Super Mac scored the third before half time and Celtic were able to coast through the second half to maintain their unbeaten league record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 27, 2004 Author Share Posted March 27, 2004 The Glasgow Herald October 2nd, 2003 Celtic Lift Cup Hoodoo Celtic successfully negotiated a way past their bogey cup team as they beat Motherwell 2-1 in the 3rd round of the League Cup to book a Quarter Final against Rangers at Ibrox. David Weir got his first goal of the season to give Celtic an early lead but they failed to capitalise on their superiority and Lee Morris snatched an equaliser for Motherwell before the break. In the second half it was all Celtic and they were finally rewarded in stoppage time when Mark Kerr scored the winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 Scotland On Sunday October 5th, 2003 Scotland Lose Again Scotland finished off their Euro 2004 qualifying campaign with yet another defeat as they lost 2-1 to Croatia at Hampden. Despite the defeat this was probably the team’s best performance in the group so far and they were unfortunate to concede a stoppage time goal to give Croatia the win. Captain Barry Ferguson got the game off to a great start by scoring after 3 minutes bit Croatia equalised on the half hour. Both sides had further chances but the visitors, desperate for a win to try to secure a playoff place, were the hungrier. Belarus finished as group winners, beating Poland 3-1 in their final game but the Poles just pipped Croatia to the playoffs on goal difference. Scotland finished bottom of the group one point behind Cyprus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 Scotland On Sunday October 12th, 2003 Celtic Squeeze Past Livvy Celtic continued their fine start to their league campaign with a narrow 2-1 defeat of Livingston at Almondvale yesterday. Gary McCutcheon gave the visitors the lead after half an hour but Rolando Zarate scored a terrific equaliser some 10 minutes later. There was little to choose between the teams in terms of possession and scoring chances and Celtic were luck to claim the winner when Gary Bollan deflected a Gary Teale shot past Broto as the keeper looked to have the original effort covered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 The Glasgow Herald October 13th, 2003 Arbroath Come From Behind To Take Challenge Cup In an exciting Challenge Cup Final yesterday at East End Park, First Division rivals Arbroath and Ayr United served up a 5-goal thriller. Ayr went two-up inside 15 minutes with strikes from Ian Morris and Emilio Bottiglieri. However, Arbroath levelled the match before half time through Russell Huggon and Delapo Olaoye. With less than 10 minutes remaining Olaoye scored his second of the game to take the trophy back to Gayfield Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 The Glasgow Herald October 16th, 2003 Celtic Frozen Out In Moscow Young Celtic keeper Jamie Langfield had a traumatic introduction to European competition in Moscow last night as he was directly responsible for both of Lokomotiv’s goals in their 2-1 win. This defeat means that Celtic’s hopes of progression in the Champions League have now gone and they must pin their hopes on a 3rd place finish and a place in the UEFA Cup. They got off to a terrible start when Langfield was totally deceived by a neat free kick and remained rooted to the spot as the ball hit the back of the net. Mark Kerr, one of the few Celtic players to perform anywhere near to his best, gave the visitors hope with an equaliser but within minutes the Russians were back in front. This time Langfield was beaten from a long way out as he seemed to think that the ball was going off target. The 23-year-old was replaced by Rab Douglas at half time and the Celtic rearguard looked the stronger for it. Milan guaranteed their qualification with a stunning 5-0 demolition of Rennes. All the goals came in the first half and the Italians were able to coast through the second period without breaking sweat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 The Glasgow Herald October 17th, 2003 Highbury Thriller Ends All-Square Arsenal and Rangers fought out an enthralling 3-3 draw at Highbury last night in their UEFA Cup 2nd round tie. The Glasgow side mounted a fantastic recovery after finding themselves two goals down inside 20 minutes as the came back to lead 3-2. But Thierry Henry’s second goal of the night squared the game and set up a mouth-watering return at Ibrox. Spurs will take a narrow 1-0 lead to Sweden for their second leg against Gothenborg and Newcastle have a one-goal deficit to overcome against Benfica at St. James’s Park. Irish side Bohemians, conquerors of Middlesbrough in the previous round, slumped to a 4-0 defeat at home to Lazio and their European adventure looks to be over. Scotland On Sunday October 19th, 2003 Kilmarnock Joy As Celts Slip Up Celtic rather surprisingly suffered their first league defeat of the season at the hands of the bottom club Kilmarnock at Rugby Park yesterday. Tick Jones kept faith with goalkeeper Jamie Langfield after his poor performance in Moscow during the week but in this game Celtic’s problems were in attack, not in defence. A woeful display of finishing from the Celtic attackers saw chance after chance spurned and Kilmarnock took full advantage when Mark Canning fired them into the lead with 30 minutes remaining. Jones threw on an extra attacker in the shape of Paul Shields but to no avail. He watched his team hit the woodwork twice as they attempted to gain an equaliser with no success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 The Glasgow Herald October 22nd, 2003 McCutcheon Hat Trick Sinks Rennes Rennes suffered their second consecutive 5-0 Champions League defeat as Celtic re-kindled their hopes of making it into the UEFA Cup. Over 55,000 had packed into Celtic Park to cheer their team on and Celtic set about the visitors from the off. Kiegan Parker got the ball rolling with a goal after 4 minutes but the Parkhead faithful had to wait another 40 minutes for the second from Mark Kerr. During the intervening time Celtic bombarded the Rennes goal from all angles and keeper Petr Cech was the busiest man on the pitch. Some desperate defending, and a missed penalty by Colin Cameron, looked like keeping Celtic at bay until the break until Kerr scored in stoppage time. With Gary Teale replacing a disappointing Cameron at half time Celtic continued to press and finally the floodgates opened as Gary McCutcheon scored three goals in seven minutes near the end. Milan won 3-1 in Moscow and now Celtic need to do no worse than Rennes in their final game to secure third place in the group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terk Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 knew it wouldn't be long before 'super mac' got back on trail after his two game drought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted April 6, 2004 Author Share Posted April 6, 2004 You just can't keep a good man down Terk Scotland On Sunday October 26th, 2003 Kerr Double Kills Off Hibs Two goals from the excellent Mark Kerr early in the first half proved to be enough for Celtic to overcome spirited Hibs resistance at Celtic Park. The visitors have keeper Geert De Vlieger to thank for a series of fine saves to keep the score respectable as Celtic created the bulk of the chances. Gary McCutcheon had a strike ruled out in the second half as Kiegan Parker was adjudged to be offside. Celtic captain Paul Lambert made light of his 34 years in yet another outstanding midfield display as he guarded his defence and linked with his attacking players. Scotland On Sunday November 2nd, 2003 St. Mirren Shock Celtic Gordon Strachan’s St. Mirren side provided an upset in last night’s televised encounter at Love Street as they beat Celtic 2-1. With Tick Jones fielding a second string team prior to next week’s big game in Milan, St. Mirren got off to a whirlwind start with Christopher Wreh and Anthony Boyce putting them 2-0 ahead inside 15 minutes. Celtic clawed their way back into the game and Jamie Smith was unfortunate to see his powerful shot come back off the post. Buddies keeper Mike Franks pulled off a string of fine saves and was beaten only once by Paul Shields with 20 minutes remaining but his team held on for an excellent win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted April 6, 2004 Author Share Posted April 6, 2004 The Glasgow Herald November 6th, 2003 Heartbreak In Milan For Brave Celtic Celtic left the San Siro Stadium in Milan with their heads held high despite being on the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline. They were the equal of their hosts for much of the game with the key difference between the two teams being the deadly finishing of the Milan strikers. Jon Dahl Tomasson and Andriy Shevchenko scored a goal each in a devastating 5-minute spell at the end of the first half. However, Celtic came out for the restart in determined mood and Gary McCutcheon scored a brilliant solo effort straight from the restart to stun Milan. They then set about the Italians with a vengeance and came close to an equaliser on several occasions. However, Milan held out and Tomasson scored a decisive third goal with 20 minutes remaining. But Celtic continued the fight and, throwing on an extra attacker the clawed another goal back through Alan Johnston with 12 minutes remaining. On another night they might have even completed their comeback with a victory but not on this night. With Rennes recording a 1-0 win at home to Lokomotiv Moscow the French side grabbed the UEFA Cup place and Celtic’s European adventure is well and truly over for this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted April 7, 2004 Author Share Posted April 7, 2004 Scotland On Sunday November 9th, 2003 Celtic In Narrow Win Over United Celtic took out their frustrations following their European exit in midweek on Dundee United at Parkhead yesterday and United keeper Alan Combe was by far the busiest man on the pitch. But he played well and kept out everything bar a single Gary McCutcheon strike to hold the home side to a 1-0 win. The Glasgow Herald November 13th, 2003 That’s Better Berti Berti Vogt’s Scotland side put in a much better performance than we have been used to recently in their 2-0 defeat of Austria in last night’s friendly at Hampden Park. Kenny Miller of Wolves and Celtic’s Mark Kerr provided the goals and Everton’s Gary Naysmith was voted Man of the Match for his excellent display in defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted April 8, 2004 Author Share Posted April 8, 2004 Scotland On Sunday November 16th, 2003 Stalemate In Inverness A superb goalkeeping display by Stephen Robertson kept Celtic at bay as newly promoted Inverness Caledonian gained a valuable point in a scoreless draw in Inverness. Celtic created more than enough chances to win and hit the woodwork twice, but luck was not on their side in this particular game. To make matters worse for the Celts influential defender Jackie McNamara suffered a pulled hamstring and will be out for at least a month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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