Raith Against The Machine Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Well, this is going to be unusual. Given how much of the Goodwillie debacle/catastrophe is still unresolved, this might be the first time in history where most of the build up to this fixture is dominated by coverage of the Rovers. After two home games, its a different kettle of fish for our support, too. I've largely ignored our games this week - I've still no idea who scored the goals on Tuesday night - but right now I'm minded to go to this one. But it's probably about 60/40 at the moment and that could easily be swayed by the actions of the club in the next few days. Ultimately I think the players still deserve support, and it's not going to get any tougher than having to go to Celtic Park. I can just about square that with not supporting or endorsing the club hierarchy. If I am there, I'll be wearing a white ribbon to support the campaign to end male violence against women. It is a small token, both literally and metaphorically, but after the absolute fucking nightmare that the club have perpetrated this week, I think even the smallest gestures of solidarity are probably worthwhile. Football-wise, I imagine we'll be comprehensively destroyed by at least four or five goals on live television, and I imagine the vast, vast majority of people watching will be absolutely delighted, which is totally fair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I was quite up for this one when the draw was made. Events since have put a total dampener on it. I might still go but i’m just not feeling it at the moment. I wonder what’s happening with the free buses. Did anyone buy tickets for this yet? I recall they were going to be on sale last week on the Tuesday or Wednesday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I'm going through to this. Expecting goals galore.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 56 minutes ago, Ro Sham Bo said: 56 minutes ago, Ro Sham Bo said: I'm going through to this. Expecting goals galore.... Aye, unfortunately Postecoglou isn't the idiot many people thought or hoped he might be. I remember John Valente telling me a story about the first time he ever went to Parkhead to watch the Rovers, back in the days when the three wheeler disabled cars all parked round the side of the pitch. Apparently they would all flash their headlights whenever Celtic scored. If such a tradition was still in place today, I'd imagine there might be a few flat batteries by six o'clock next Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Specky Ginger said: Aye, unfortunately Postecoglou isn't the idiot many people thought or hoped he might be. I remember John Valente telling me a story about the first time he ever went to Parkhead to watch the Rovers, back in the days when the three wheeler disabled cars all parked round the side of the pitch. Apparently they would all flash their headlights whenever Celtic scored. If such a tradition was still in place today, I'd imagine there might be a few flat batteries by six o'clock next Sunday. They might need new bulbs in their disco lights. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev23 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 The idea of sitting in Celtic Park behind a massive pillar whilst watching Liam Dick getting torn apart by Abada isn’t something that fills me with much excitement however I’ll be there on the off chance we can ride our luck and pull off a shock. Celtic 5-0. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 38 minutes ago, kev23 said: The idea of sitting in Celtic Park behind a massive pillar whilst watching Liam Dick getting torn apart by Abada isn’t something that fills me with much excitement however I’ll be there on the off chance we can ride our luck and pull off a shock. Celtic 5-0. It was 3-0 earlier in the season when Celtic were crap so 5-0 seems about right this time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I'd do a lap of honour if this was only 5. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 I'll take 8-0 if nobody in the away end embarrasses themselves with a misguided show of "support" for a rapist. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 54 minutes ago, Against The Machine said: I'll take 8-0 if nobody in the away end embarrasses themselves with a misguided show of "support" for a rapist. Indeed. With this game being live on TV the prospect of a repeat of Saturday is particularly bleak. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Celtic have a league to win they'll probably stop at half time 4-0 and a shite crowd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank conner Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 05/02/2022 at 21:51, Against The Machine said: Well, this is going to be unusual. Given how much of the Goodwillie debacle/catastrophe is still unresolved, this might be the first time in history where most of the build up to this fixture is dominated by coverage of the Rovers. After two home games, its a different kettle of fish for our support, too. I've largely ignored our games this week - I've still no idea who scored the goals on Tuesday night - but right now I'm minded to go to this one. But it's probably about 60/40 at the moment and that could easily be swayed by the actions of the club in the next few days. Ultimately I think the players still deserve support, and it's not going to get any tougher than having to go to Celtic Park. I can just about square that with not supporting or endorsing the club hierarchy. If I am there, I'll be wearing a white ribbon to support the campaign to end male violence against women. It is a small token, both literally and metaphorically, but after the absolute fucking nightmare that the club have perpetrated this week, I think even the smallest gestures of solidarity are probably worthwhile. Football-wise, I imagine we'll be comprehensively destroyed by at least four or five goals on live television, and I imagine the vast, vast majority of people watching will be absolutely delighted, which is totally fair. Hope it's the same white ribbon you've worn everytime we've played Clyde! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Toun Lad Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 05/02/2022 at 21:51, Against The Machine said: If I am there, I'll be wearing a white ribbon to support the campaign to end male violence against women. You're making this too easy for Frank. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Starko Rover Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) An absolute scudding coming our way and we won’t even get a payday for it now. Musonda in his current form gives me the fear against bottom half Championship team’s let alone Celtic who are flying at the moment. Let’s hope they make big changes and we can get through this without getting an absolute doing. Edited February 7, 2022 by San Starko Rover 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Cricket score. I’ve never been to Celtic park so going to endure this, well the first half at least. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Could be quite embarrassing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Knopfler Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Shame Griffiths isn't still at Celtic, as this could have been billed as a heavyweight bout between two scumbags. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rovers_Lad said: Could be quite embarrassing To use a political phrase, it may be the dead cat that the board would relish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Me and my son were looking forward to this but reckon 30,000+ Celtic fans (regardless of their own controversial past) will make their feelings well known and think it could make for a pretty depressing atmosphere in our end.....we'll also probably get absolutely rodgered. Will find a stream online no doubt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Starko Rover Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) Was looking forward to this game scudding or not, never been to Celtic Park for a Celtic game only Scotland games. No idea how many tickets we’ve sold or are even left. At the moment I’m still not going to games until our board at least say something. I’m glad we’ve got Jamie MacDonald in goal we’ll need a good keeper here. Poisonous atmosphere or not we need a decent crowd as quite frankly we’ll need the money from this. Hope Berra and Lang are fit for this one. Celtic May actually refrain from hammering us as they’ll fear we just start kicking them up and down the park after they lost players to Alloa. Edited February 7, 2022 by San Starko Rover 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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