Match Thread [FT] Rangers 3 (Tavernier 55' pen; Sima 86'; Matondo 90+3') - 3 Celtic

[Scott7 5,161]

Look at it from the point of view of the enemy. Threw away a two goal lead then having got back in front relaxed and lost another equaliser and with it the chance to go four ahead. Opportunity lost.

 

On the other hand the opposition’s game in hand is away from home and even if that game is won, the likely decider is at home with no away fans and their record at Parkhead is absolutely pathetic.

 

So, a bit disappointing but everything to be cheerful about.

 

Me, I’m very disappointed and gloomy as Hell about the prospects.

[ian1964 10,413]

 

[Graeme Ro55 649]

Replace Tav & Goldson and we win that game easy peasy. 

[Uilleam 5,422]

11 minutes ago, Scott7 said:

Look at it from the point of view of the enemy. Threw away a two goal lead then having got back in front relaxed and lost another equaliser and with it the chance to go four ahead. Opportunity lost.

 

On the other hand the opposition’s game in hand is away from home and even if that game is won, the likely decider is at home with no away fans and their record at Parkhead is absolutely pathetic.

 

So, a bit disappointing but everything to be cheerful about.

 

Me, I’m very disappointed and gloomy as Hell about the prospects.

Calvinist!!

 

(Go on, report me!)

[PoohBear 1,074]

48 minutes ago, yuddie said:

Don't think it's ever happened in the 4 league game OF era tbf, unless someone can correct me on that.

I'm pretty sure Celtic were undefeated one season when we won the league. 96 or something?

[compo 6,132]

Today’s scorecast would pay you 210/1  nice little lift for anyone backing it 

[Scott7 5,161]

28 minutes ago, Uilleam said:

Calvinist!!

 

(Go on, report me!)

On the contrary, my dear fellow, please accept my grateful thanks.

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,476]

Think the criticism of Diamonde from some is a bit OTT. He wasn't the worst player by a long shot and feel that he at least was trying to be positive (balls around the corner, turning on the ball). He improved in the 2nd half but genuinely he was let down by the players around him today IMO. 

[compo 6,132]

The same old thing was highlighted right from the start our defenders let’s hope the manager has the money to replace them all for next season because them at present just haven’t a clue about defending .

[CammyF 6,781]

So many poor performances in the 1st half. People picking out individuals, where it was the collective performance that was so bad / frustrating. I would say only Dessers got pass marks in the opening 45mins.

 

The starting 11 was questionable, as we had no ballance or width, the press was all wrong, mid-field was missing and our wide players were too narrow. For once, our keeper looked suspect and shaky but did pull off a few decent saves.

 

2nd half was better, especially with Sima, Matondo and Cantwell on, we actually looked a threat. We got ourselves back level, then Sterling and Butland contrived to hand Celtic the lead again. Hat's off to Matondo for his incredible equaliser.

 

All in all a hugely frustrating day, an opportunity to get our noses in front but can't help feel the team selection and then the woeful collective 1st half performance ultimately cost us 3 points today.