08 Apr 2024 07:37:42
Ive said it before on here and I'll say it again
We are mentally damaged against them.
We have a huge mental barrier to get over and the bulk of this team don't have the minerals to do it.
We almost start every game 1 down and scared against them.
It won't be until we turn the majority of that squad over and squeak a few wins that we'll see a step change.
08 Apr 2024 08:05:42
100%, athole.
Guys like Tav and Goldson go into these games expecting to get beat because it's what they're used to. It's ingrained into them, and is buried into their psyche. This game turns them into quivering wrecks who are all over the place. Sorry, but there's no getting over it with those 2, and they'll always be the same.
Honestly, the way they laughed and joked as their partook in that bile inducing "lap of honour" was both infuriating, and embarrassing. What a rid neck celebrating failure, and getting out of jail by dropping 2 points in such an important game.
We were hoping they would lay down a marker, but all they done was lay down themselves and got pumped in that 1st half.
08 Apr 2024 08:30:27
Yeah I agree, I’m happy to acknowledge that some of these guys have been great servants to the club and they’ve be remembered fondly for winning the league and the Europa league final but it’s time to move on and get players who can play with no fear again.
Too many of our senior players are scared of Celtic and simply don’t perform time and time again.
I’m with you Roofe, I’ve no idea what the lap of honour was about, this was actually driven by PC, he told the players to clap the fans.
A draw at home when we’re so close to winning the league should result in the players apologising, not clapping.
08 Apr 2024 08:49:19
Absolute B*llocks?
The simple fact (IMO) is that Celtic have been the better team in recent years and have had better managers for much of the time.
Their first goal was a freak ~ ball held up by the wind before anyone settled Tavs clearance could have gone anywhere. You could argue that Butland was caught flat footed.
Did we play well? nope. Was the level of play acceptable? Nope
2nd half showed who we are as a team ~ we won the half at a canter despite a poor goal against. Again Butland could have done better as should a few other players.
Tav is one of our all time greats (despite the turncoats against him) and to say that he is beat before walking on to the pitch against Celtic is an insult to him, the manager (s) and the club in general.
On the lap of honour ~ I thought it was a thank you for the fans who continued to support the team and did not throw in the towel at half time.
08 Apr 2024 09:16:46
?????.
08 Apr 2024 09:17:20
As much as I can hardly fault PCs time so far, to play Scott Wright is just beyond me and the difference was clear when Sima went on instead. Also why Dowel and not Raskin?
08 Apr 2024 09:19:45
So, if you go by DK's reckoning, we won a half game of football. So, do we get half a title? Automatuc half entry into CL? Half bragging right? The answer, of course, is no!
What have you been told before about flogging dead horses?! ?.
08 Apr 2024 09:42:41
Dowel fully fit putting raskin lunny to bed around better football player than both, just not seen enough a think.
08 Apr 2024 09:48:22
We were not good enough and in big games like this were continuously let down by the same group of senior players.
Tav didn’t have a clue what he was doing for the first goal, he’s looking at Butland and Goldson until the penny drops that he needs to get to the ball.
He’s the captain, he should be taking control and dictating to everybody what they’ll do.
Tav has been sensational for us, great player who will always be remembered as our captain, his goal scoring records will remain intact long after my life is over. The reality is we need players who can play without fear of Celtic, Tav is one of many who struggle with this concept and he’s not the only one.
Don’t turn this into a Tav bashing because it’s not.
08 Apr 2024 09:50:28
I didn't see it as a lap of honour.
More of an apology lap and to say thank you to the fans for their support.
Without Rangers giving Celtic a 2 goal head start it could have been a very different game.
08 Apr 2024 10:05:44
Unfortunately, Dado, DK can't help himself, and when anyone dares criticise Tav, he accuses them of bashing him. It's just who he is mate.
Remember, DK has backed that many losers over the years that he's become a bookies dream. The guy has got 95% of things wrong, and backed every failure, but still comes on here all high and mighty telling anyone he disagrees with, they're taking "B*llocks"!
08 Apr 2024 10:27:52
You might be right Ally, I seen PC telling them to go to the fans but I was still trying to claim myself down from that performance.
Even the defending for the 3rd is shocking after just getting the game back level. Absolute school boy.