Hearts v Celtic, Wednesday, KO 19.45, SS1/HD1

PauloMN

Hearts midfielder Ian Black is suspended, while goalkeeper Marian Kello is being overlooked after his refusal to accept a transfer.

Winger David Templeton misses out with a groin injury but left-back Danny Grainger is close to a return.

Striker Pawel Brozek could make his Celtic debut, having joined on loan for the rest of the season.

Mikael Lustig remains on the sidelines with a hip injury and there is no place for fellow new signing Rabiu Ibrahim.

Definitely one of the toughest remaining games of the season, I'm going for a 1-2 win for Celtic, assuming Forster maintains his recent form.

#Celtic XI: Forster; Matthews, Rogne, K Wilson, Mulgrew; Forrest, Brown, Wanyama, Ledley; Samaras & Hooper (TH)

#Celtic subs: Zaluska, Brozek, Cha, Majstorovic, Ki, Commons & Stokes (TH)

The_Kew_Tour

Anyway that they can both get beat?;)

bobmalooka

No stokes again, probably a good choice for this game.

This could be a physical game and Sammy has more presence (when on form) than Stokes

PauloMN

Here we go, 'mon the hoops!

PauloMN

Jaysus, that looked in to me lads!

Holy fook - Brown scores. This is gonna get messy!

Pompey Magnus

Honest mistake...did look in though, looks like we got lucky there!

bobmalooka

holy jebus what a start, hearts desperate unlucky

PauloMN

In fairness, I'd be bulling if I were a Hearts fan. Video technology for that one. Sure off a corner, there's players standing at the posts, how are the linesmen supposed to even see?

Just to rub it in of course, it would be Broony!

premierstone

Forster is gettin fair good at saving them goals :D Take anything we can get, god knows we've been fcuked over enough in the past!

TheBuilder

If the linesman can't see it, why hasn't Collum gave handball against Ledley (I think it is) on the post? his hand stops it going over.

RoryMac

We got lucky there, great finish by Brown at the other end.

A game on sky that might actually live up to the hype

dartbhoy

I'll take any lucky breaks we get now,more times often than not have we been the victims of bad decisions.

The_Kew_Tour

Game over...nice finish!

PauloMN

0-2, Wanyama, lovely strike.

RoryMac

Another great finish, if we keep our concentration this could be a rout

bobmalooka

wow great finish wanyama. again very lucky it landed at his feet.

Hope Lenny has his lotto ticket

dartbhoy

Great start to the game for Celtic.

PauloMN

The fans making it sound like our home ground as per usual. Just brilliant they are.

Oooft, that was close!

henke

Lucky to be 2-0 up so early but will certainly take it. This looked like a potentially tough game on paper but from here should be three points. Fans brilliant yet again.

the realpigiron

The Bhoys in fine voice again tonight. "The huns are goin bust............:D

dartbhoy

Great party atmosphere amongst the Celtic fans once again.

bobmalooka

g'man sammy nice cross.

3 goals from midfield

The_Kew_Tour

Have the Hearts players found out they are not getting paid this month either?

This is too easy, even Hibs would win this;)

PauloMN

Jaysu, Hearts are a shambles. 0-3, Ledley.

the realpigiron

3 and easy.

dartbhoy

I was nervous enough about this game before tonight's kick off but this is all too easy thankfully! Great work by Samaras in making the goal for Ledley.

TheBuilder

Hearts are woeful anyway, they were never winning this.

Jelle1880

dartbhoy wrote: »

Great party atmosphere amongst the Celtic fans once again.

Does that mean the usual 'Up the ra' etc ?

TheBuilder

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Does that mean the usual 'Up the ra' etc ?

aye, and roll of honour. Not that it'll be reported, Craig Whyte and Rangers sells more papers.

PauloMN

Give it up you two ffs, it's a match thread. :mad:

TheBuilder

PauloMN wrote: »

Give it up you two ffs, it's a match thread. :mad:

We're discussing whats going on in/at the match, not breaking any rules just because you don't like it mate.

bobmalooka

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Does that mean the usual 'Up the ra' etc ?

TheBuilder wrote: »

aye, and roll of honour. Not that it'll be reported, Craig Whyte and Rangers sells more papers.

:rolleyes:

Jelle1880

Must be those infiltrations in the Celtic end

Hearts are absolutely woeful, I know they're missing some players but hell: I even think we could go and win there

henke

13 consecutive league wins it it now? Barring a horror second half of course.

TheBuilder

henke wrote: »

13 consecutive league wins it it now? Barring a horror second half of course.

Lennon equals O'Neill's winning run tonight doesn't he? Impressive.

the realpigiron

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Does that mean the usual 'Up the ra' etc ?

Mightn't have time for that, too busy singing songs about your lot's demise. What's that coming over the hill...is it the taxman...........The huns are going bust.........Doing the Congo while Rangers die................

Yes indeedy, hours of entertainment at the expense of the Rangers:D

TheBuilder

the realpigiron wrote: »

Mightn't have time for that, too busy singing songs about your lot's demise. What's that coming over the hill...is it the taxman...........The huns are going bust.........Doing the Congo while Rangers die................

Yes indeedy, hours of entertainment at the expense of the Rangers:D

Sounds to me like they found the time.

RoryMac

TheBuilder wrote: »

henke wrote: »

13 consecutive league wins it it now? Barring a horror second half of course.

Lennon equals O'Neill's winning run tonight doesn't he? Impressive.

Very impressive when you consider how bad we were earlier in the season.

bobmalooka

TheBuilder wrote: »

Sounds to me like they found the time.

i didn't hear anything wrong, you wanna rewind and listen again I think

Jelle1880

bobmalooka wrote: »

i didn't hear anything wrong, you wanna rewind and listen again I think

Doesn't surprise me.
They were sung.

edit: Isn't O'Neill's record something like 23 games in 1 season ? Doubt you've reached that already

PauloMN

0-3 at HT, Hearts are awful, but Celtic just clinical - playing really well at the moment. Thought Hearts would be a much bigger challenge though. Think we'd still be well up even if that first one was allowed.

Why is Skacel on the bench anyone know? He has to be a better option than what's out there at the moment.

dartbhoy

While no doubt Celtic were lucky at the start not to concede a goal they have been dominant throughout the 1st half and easily deserve their 3-0 lead at half time. Well overdue against that shower!

TheBuilder

bobmalooka wrote: »

i didn't hear anything wrong, you wanna rewind and listen again I think

Ooh ah up the ra and ROH were loud and clear.

TheBuilder

PauloMN wrote: »

0-3 at HT, Hearts are awful, but Celtic just clinical - playing really well at the moment. Thought Hearts would be a much bigger challenge though. Think we'd still be well up even if that first one was allowed.

Why is Skacel on the bench anyone know? He has to be a better option than what's out there at the moment.

Romanov is nuts, he's definitely interfering again, Kello was dropped because he refused to move in the window.

PauloMN

TheBuilder wrote: »

Ooh ah up the ra and ROH were loud and clear.

Ooh ahh Samaras.

And what's the problem with ROH? You should make a complaint if you have a problem with it, 'cause seemingly nobody else gives a f**k.

bobmalooka

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Doesn't surprise me.
They were sung.

:rolleyes:

when?
post videos.

I didn't hear anything you (or me) would consider wrong...

just to be clear chanting IRA is 100% wrong

TheBuilder

PauloMN wrote: »

Ooh ahh Samaras.

And what's the problem with ROH? You should make a complaint if you have a problem with it, 'cause seemingly nobody else gives a f**k.

Haha nice try

ROH was outlined as one of the offensive songs, thats the only point I'm making. I've said plenty of times before I couldn't give a **** what people sing at a football match, its fairness I want.

henke

TheBuilder wrote: »

Ooh ah up the ra and ROH were loud and clear.

Ooh ah Samaras was loud and clear .

PauloMN

TheBuilder wrote: »

Romanov is nuts, he's definitely interfering again, Kello was dropped because he refused to move in the window.

Romanov is definitely nuts. I can't understand why you would punish your own club by not playing better players like Kello in an important match.

What club were in for Kello anyway? I know there was talk of Celtic, but who made the definite offer?

TheBuilder

PauloMN wrote: »

Romanov is definitely nuts. I can't understand why you would punish your own club by not playing better players like Kello in an important match.

What club were in for Kello anyway? I know there was talk of Celtic, but who made the definite offer?

No idea who was in for him mate, he's a great shot stopper as well. Hearts will be lucky to out live Rangers at this rate.

PauloMN

TheBuilder wrote: »

ROH was outlined as one of the offensive songs,

Was it? I'd not paid much attention to the sectarian singing thing recently, is there a definitive list somewhere?

2nd half, here we go. Another couple of goals please Celtic.