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Who’ll Score The Goals When Robbie Goes?
Posted by: | CommentsSammy? Ras? Gowser? Fortune?
Nearly all of the goals, well the most important ones, we’ve score since the January window have come courtesy of Robbie Keane’s shooting boots.
Since Keano is only here until the summer, if reports are accurate, we need to have a consistent goalscorer coming to the fore between now and the end of the season.
But who will that be?
Marc-Antoine Fortune? Well MAF has scored a few since he joined the club but is hardly prolific, and seems to be a better link man than an out and out goalscorer.
Georgios Samaras? Sammy is an enigma. He can be brilliant then abysmal, all in the one move! He does score a few goals but isn’t one to rely on.
Paul McGowan? Gowser is knocking on the door for a first team place but is just a bit short of making a telling contribution.
Then we have Morten Rasmussen. The big Dane scored on his debut but has had very little game time since that day at Hamilton. He does have a penalty box mentality and that’s something we’ve been missing. Provided we get the ball into the area often enough Ras could be the one to get us the goals.
That’s what we think, what do you think?
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The Robbie Keane Show….
Posted by: | CommentsKilmarnock 0 Celtic 3, Keano Treble Puts Hoops Through
For anyone who doubted the wisdom of Tony Mowbray, including Skippy, for tempting Robbie Keane to join the Bhoys on loan, then the Irishman left all doubters high and dry today.
A second half hat-trick hauled the Hoops through to the semi-final of the Scottish Cup at Kilmarnock this afternoon.
After a lacklustre fifty minutes in which Celtic were largely second best, Mogga changed things by bringing on Marc-Antoine Fortune and Sammy for the ineffectual Marc Crosas and Morten Rasmussen.
And for me, MAF made all the difference.
Not only did he lay on two of Robbie goals but his general play offered a more direct route.
Tactically the big man made the changes that counted and turned a hard fought tussle into a canter.
So, at last we’ve something to cheer about, well kinda, so lets make the best of it!
I’m Sure I Heard Shaun Maloney Mentioned….
Posted by: | CommentsOr Am I Just Hearing Things?
Watching Sky Sports News this morning the wee banner at the bottom happened to do a quick preview of tomorrow’s Scottish Cup tie at Kilmarnock.
Apparently, Marc-Antoine Fortune and Glenn Loovens have trained and look certain to be included in the squad for the game.
Then, something strange happened on my TV.
The next screen mentioned……Shaun Maloney!
Remember him?
According to Sky, Shaun will resume training next week. Of course they don’t say how long he’ll last before he’s injured again.
That’s anybodys guess.
Shaun Keeping Busy While He's Injured!
Here’s a picture of Shaun in case you’ve forgotten what he looks like……
Keano Lifts Celtic Park!
Posted by: | CommentsRobbie Adds Spark To Celtic Display
Well, it was nearly a Carlsberg Wednesday……
It was only spoiled by a dubious refereeing decision at Murderwell that stopped the home side taking a two goal lead, and some poor finishing at Celtic Park.
(I didn’t hear Wattie question the descent or religion of the referee last night, did you? Mustn’t have been Tom Murphy)
Back to the poor finishing.
Arguably all the best chances against Hertz fell to Robbie Keane. He must have had four or five one-on-one’s with the Wee Huns’ keeper. Each time he failed to score, although Kello did have a couple of good stops.
No doubt had Sammy missed the same chances the Faithful would be calling for his head.
But there is one real difference.
Sammy more than likely wouldn’t have taken up the same positions as Robbie. His movement at times is quite mesmerizing. How anyone can hope to mark him…..
He drops deep, picks up the ball, lays off, then the next thing he’s in front of goal. His vision at times is amazing. I for one didn’t realise he had so much in his locker.
Anyway, on the night Robbie was maybe trying a wee bit too hard. There’s no doubt his presence has lifted the atmosphere at Celtic Park. And the goals will come for him. ( A winner at the Hunnery would do nicely!)
A win at Celtic Park is always welcome and last night there was only ever going to be one winner. Two goals in quick succession from Glenn Loovens and MAF were enough to give the Hoops all three points.
I don’t think Artur had a save to make all night, an even better statistic when you consider we ended the game with an 18 year-old Josh Thompson and 19 year-old Thomas Rogne in the middle of our defence!
Roll on Saturday, three points against the Sheep and the pressure is back on Lloyds FC….
Someone Was Going To Get It……
Posted by: | CommentsGood Three Points With Good Goals!
What it is with Celtic? We had twenty-seven shots at St Johnstone’s goal yesterday and scored with three of the hardest!
MAF’s first strike was stunning, Sammy’s volley was sublime and Paddy McCourt’s dribble and shot was easily a contender for goal of the season.(you can see what it means to Paddy below)
I said before the game that a good result could turn our season around and maybe it will. Of course we have to continue this kind of form against Hibs on Wednesday for there to be real hope of a comeback.
With players returning to training this week Tony just might have a couple of selection headaches ahead of the midweek fixture.
No doubt Mogga will deal with them, just as he dealt with David Tanner after the game, as he let the media know on Sky Sports what he thinks of their credentials for picking a player.
Nice one Tony.
Paddy Shows What It Means To Play For Celtic!