Defensive mishaps cause Celtic to drop points again.
Andy Hinkel wasn’t clever for the winner but the blunder made by Glen Loovens changed the course of the match. Even with 10 men, Celtic were by far the most impressive team and Tony Mowbray must be wondering what he has to do to get his team to cut out the stupid mistakes.
Much like at Tannadice when the defence chucked away two goals to cause a 2-1 defeat, once again, Celtic leave with nothing because of personal errors.
The best thing Mowbray could do is to get rid of all his centre halfs and replace them with his own men. If your centre halfs are going to get you the sack, they may as well be your own men.
Of course, it takes two to tango and credit to Hearts for winning the match. They may be wondering how they hung on to win the game but the winning goal, from an attacking perspective, was an excellent header from Bouzid.
Things started well for Celtic and Greek striker Samaras continued his good goal-scoring run of form by bundling home after Scott McDonald struck the post.
There was only one team in it but a Glenn Loovens blunder let Mole through on goal when Gary Caldwell challenged. On first view, it looked like a penalty and without the benefits of television replays, it was the only decision to be made.
Michael Stewart showed the Celtic players how to take a penalty, levelling the game.
In the second half, Celtic continued pummelling the Hearts goal and Aiden McGeady, who was sensational throughout the match, cracked the post from distance.
Giorgos Samaras then scooped the ball over the bar when some composure would have given the Glasgow club a 2-1 lead.
Swapping Fortune for McDonald was not enough to give Celtic the goal with further missed chances before the youngster Templeton swung in a tremendous ball for the winning goal.
There have been far too many hard luck stories for Celtic this season.
The strikers aren’t converting enough of the chances they are making and the defenders aren’t doing their job properly. No matter how exciting the style of play is, when these two instances occur, you will lose or draw games.
There is certainly nothing decided in the title race yet but you have to wonder how many days like this Celtic can have without giving Rangers the boost to drive on for 2 in a row.
Celtic fans, can you sort out the back line?
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That defence will cost us the title.
Rangers are getting better by the game and we can just not move on from last season.
That would appear to be the case Scofy.
Celtic forwards are thinking they have to get three goals to win an away game (not even enough at Falkirk) and that adds other pressure. The forwards should be doing more but the defence is Celtic’s real problem at the moment.
Mowbrays got to go, Peter Grant is at the heart of all the problems too, hes never a coach in his life. Mediocrity sweeping through Paradise, from top to bottom. And Scofys spot on, Rangers are gathering momentum, and looking dangerous everwhere(except europe!! lol) were just so lucky the next OF game is at C.P. Hopefully the wee Celtic will do us a turn next week v THEM! Moggas out of his depth!
Cheers Lynne.
WeKnowSFA still thinks Mowbray needs to get his own backline in place before he should be made to think about leaving…but there has been little improvement.
Given how much of a solid centre half Mowbray was, it must be so infuriating for Celtic fans to see so many weak centre halfs at the club.
Celtic are playing well but if you take a small amount of your chances whilst giving away so many stupid chances…you will be in trouble.
If Hibs can take something next week, it is all back in the mix for the 3rd of Jan…but you can see why frustration is kicking in for Celtic fans.
jesus, its a no brainer, mogga has to get 2 new centerhalves in jan, if the dog on the street can see it, he must see it, solvi ottosen, jan durcia,theres two i would sign, for gods sake if i can identify those 2 very good players that would come at at very good price, and command not only the 18 yard box but a reasonable wage then surley mogga and his network of scouts can bloody well identify 2 decent centerhalfes as well!!! can they ??? we,ll hold the verdict till jan 2010 ps.. im sick to the teeth of sammi holding his head in his hands after another crappy discision he makes on the pitch…pure rubish not good enough
As a bluenose, im obviously delighted with the weekeneds events. However i aint getting carried away. It was only 4/5 weeks ago the Gers looked awful, on and off the park. It could take a thumping in Tics favour to get them back on track (as long as its not at our expense!!)
This weekend is important. If Gers can beat Hibs then ill take their revival seriously.
Aw ra best!
WEEKENDS events, even haha.
Glen and Kenny, thanks for the input.
Celtic defensive recruits – if Mowbray doesnt make any in January, its likely he will be getting his jotters. When you consider a player of Rob Jones (ex Hibs) level would improve the Celtic backline, it says a lot about the current holders of the jerseys.
Kenny – its been a swings and roundabout season so far, more corners turned than a well-read book! With Rangers having two big away games in the next three matches, it could all turn again.
On current form, no reason to say why Rangers cant pick up the points but current form is lasting about as long as a pint in the hands of the WeKnowSFA team!
Deja Vu?!?
I’m sure I have heard this discussion many times before. ‘Groundhog Day’ does not even get a look in.
How much longer do we have to tolerate the shambles that is the sieve? Just as we appear to be gelling as an attacking force in the last 4-5 games trust Larry, Curly & Mo to bring us crashing down to Earth again. Roll on January.
Cheers BSG.
You get the feeling Bill Murray would do a better job.
He’d certainly lay a few ghosts to rest anyway.
Sorry!