ian1964 10,459 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 CELTIC have sparked their second war in two weeks after complaining to the SPL that Falkirk's pitch isn't good enough for them to play on. A Hoops official called the top flight's beaks yesterday afternoon to ask for an independent investigation into the quality of the Bairns' playing surface ahead of Sunday's live TV clash. But last night fuming Falkirk boss Steven Pressley hit back at his old club. And in a thinly-veiled blast he questioned their bottle for the title battle if they needed diversionary tactics to deflect attention from their team. Celtic stoked the fires of last week's Old Firm match by complaining to the SFA over refereeing decisions. The timing of that move sparked outrage - and Falkirk are equally upset. However, Record Sport understands there is no danger of the plug being pulled on the game. Pressley told us: "They are obviously concerned about being able to adapt to the pitch. "I have no concerns about my own players. "Regardless of the condition of the pitch my players will be physically and mentally ready for Sunday's game." It is understood that SPL bosses have already had specialists run the rule over Falkirk's pitch as part of their ongoing grading system. The surface was used in Scotland's Under-21 qualifier with Azerbaijan on Tuesday night. It has been fighting a losing battle with the elements for the past two months and the undersoil heating is constantly on. Match delegates have been marking it down during that spell and that prompted the SPL to look into it. However this process took place BEFORE Celtic made their complaint this week. Angry Bairns officials feel their patch is no worse than Easter Road or Pittodrie. And nowhere near as bad as Fir Park - which has come under heavy fire. That opinion has been backed up by the SPL who - despite raising concerns at its condition - are supporting Falkirk's attempts to nurse it back to health. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2010/03/05/celtic-spark-new-row-after-complaining-falkirk-s-pitch-isn-t-good-enough-86908-22086878/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 No bad thing - the Tims are so unconvinced by the talents/ability/bottle of their own players that they are getting their excuses in early 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,459 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Falkirk for a draw anyone ?? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,459 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Celtic’s woes increased today as Diomansy Kamara became the latest to join the growing band of injured players. Scott Brown is now suspended for the next three-games after the club lost an appeal against his dismissal during last weekend’s Old Firm game. Thomas Rogne will be out for at least three weeks having damaged a hamstring in that defeat, and Glenn Loovens and Jos Hooiveld are still some way from return to action after hamstring injuries. So the chance to bounce back in Sunday’s SPL game at Falkirk is becoming more challenging by the day. Manager Tony Mowbray is ready to bring Morten Rasmussen and Marc Crosas back in to try and deliver fresh impetus to a championship challenge that suffered a severe blow with Rangers’ injury-time winner last weekend. However, he knows the pain being felt by his players is not all physical, and that it is going to take a supreme mental effort for them to pick themselves up in a game which they could kick off 13 points behind Rangers. Confirmation Kamara had picked up an injury on his return to international duty in Senegal’s 2-0 win over Greece in midweek – his first appearance for his country for two years – summed up the bad luck Celtic are having at the moment. Mowbray said: “Diomansy had to come off after 45 minutes. “I’ve spoken to him on the phone and he’s disappointed and frustrated he has picked up an injury. “I don’t think Glenn or Jos will be ready. They have been out for a while now and we have got to be careful about rushing them back too quickly.” There is still no indication when Shaun Maloney – who has been sidelined with tendonitis since October – might be seen in a Hoops shirt again. He also acknowledged on Channel 67, the club’s web TV service, that no-one at Celtic can afford to dwell on the disappointment of the last week, or be distracted by the controversy over more damaging refereeing decisions. He said: “Whatever controversy, whatever decisions, whether you think went right or wrong and whatever luck went your way or didn’t go, the results in the history books and you’ve got to get on with the job.” * Celtic’s trip to Easter Road next month has been put back 24 hours to Sunday, April 4, with a 1.15pm kick-off and will be shown live on Sky Sports. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metlika 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) The sooner they get fined for their disgraceful behaviour the better. I believe that the Scotland under21's played there. There are worse pitches currently, Aberdeen and Motherwell. Edited March 5, 2010 by metlika 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,459 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 The sooner they get fined for their disgraceful behaviour the better. I believe that Scotland under21's played there. There are worse pitches currently, Aberdeen and Motherwell. C'mon now, let's be honest here,it's ok for any other team/players but how can you expect the BHEASTS world class,muti million pound talent to play football on these kind of pitches ? :spl: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 6,901 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Just over a season ago we had to listen to Mr Liewell harp on about sporting integrity - this was when we were forced to play 5 games in a short space of time, a season where Liewell used the tragic death of an ex-celtc player to get an OF game cancelled due but then p155ed on the memory of a celtc legend. Now we have the same person complain about referees and now complaining about the state of Falkirk's pitch - where is your sporting INTEGRITY now Mr Liewell? Feelin' your pain... Cammy F 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,459 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Just over a season ago we had to listen to Mr Liewell harp on about sporting integrity - this was when we were forced to play 5 games in a short space of time, a season where Liewell used the tragic death of an ex-celtc player to get an OF game cancelled due but then p155ed on the memory of a celtc legend. Now we have the same person complain about referees and now complaining about the state of Falkirk's pitch - where is your sporting INTEGRITY now Mr Liewell? Feelin' your pain... Cammy F You're forgetting the mystery end of season tour of Japan that never happened 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metlika 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 C'mon now, let's be honest here,it's ok for any other team/players but how can you expect the BHEASTS world class,muti million pound talent to play football on these kind of pitches ? :spl: Multi million pound borrowed side . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Preston Burke 0 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Anyone else feel we're gearing up to them point blank refusing to play one of their games? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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