I think tonight and the United and Hearts games have shown us for the first time possibly, domestically, just how much VAR is being used for all its worth to try and stop us.
I'm expecting more of the same if not worse against county as the mibs give an almighty push before the break to try and eat into that 7 point lead.
We have great players to choose from right now all over the park but tonight was the first time SPL I felt we're missing calmac.
Mooy and Oriley have really stepped it up since we lost him and both deserve huge credit for that.
Also, as happy for Starfelt as I am, involved in the goal and returning to partner CCV in an important away victory, I actually felt at times tonight we missed big Mercedes prescence at the back.
Hes a big physical presence at the heart of our defence and I thought , having seen the well v hearts game Jenz may be better suited for this game, their long ball OTT type style, and with it being 2nd last before the break why change it?
Shows what I know
It's a CB paring that's settled very well, one thing that's certain of our manager is he has massive faith in all his players.
His belief is unshakable.
Many a manager of Celtic and other clubs may have chosen not to break up that partnership at this venue under the lights tonight.
We saw that Motherwell have something about them right now in that Hearts game were they were completely robbed of at least a point perhaps more.
I wont lie, I thought tonight ( to myself of course , i would never say it out loud , hate cnuts who do this shoite jinx stuff) that perhaps we could be over rotating just now with tonight and County , last 2 games then the world cup break, do we really need to rotate at a venue we all knew it wasnt going to be another rout.
That was my thoughts early doors, though early doors was cruise control.
I'm no Ange ( incase anyone wisnae sure) but 7 pt lead and just these 2 fixtures to navigate before we settle into the debacle of Qatar ( I'm sure its going to be full of controversy, already is hasnt started yet.)
Hauns up I will admit to being unsure of Anges changes and those he made during the game I was again to myself questioning the changes when he made them thinking really?
Jota off,but he delivered again more power to him
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This is a 3 way battle between us the mibs and their VAR jotas goal was a thing of beauty.
He seemed right on it then suddenly he's hooked, why I'm thinking?
Saving him for County?
Ange ( telepathically) " stfu winter watch and learn"
On comes Maeda and Turnbull , 4 minutes later , GOAL!
Outstanding tactical nous to bring on a completely buzzing Maeda and in form Turnbull .
Forgive me for I have sinned (just a tiny bit,) I was getting all confused.com when I shouldve been keeping the absolute faith.
That was nervy and unpleasant at the end there.
Far far from pretty but another hugely massive 3points, tonight, United, Hearts , these are the games that win titles without a doubt.
Must take all 3 v County or all that hard graft is undone.
I realise I'm sounding a tad negative but i'm not, honestly its just relief we got over the line again.
Some spirit in this side .
My heart rate is just about returning to normal, if theres a way then we have the will whomever is on the field to find it.
Those 3 games mentioned, they all have a Ralston-esque v County last season feel about them..let's hope he pops again if required to at CP.
Taylor looked like he was feeling the pace of all these games tonight and I half expected to see bernabai introduced he was fairly flagging and blowing like a bag pipe near the end.
Credit Ange Postecoglou , Haksabanovic, Turnbull, Maeda, Abuldgaard were introduced at the perfect moments and delivered , Giakoumakis really shoudve scored that sitter and Turnbull is becoming really ace at coming on , providing instant assist of late.
Sometimes I wish Giakoumakis would be less selfish but hes paid to try and score goals and win us matches, I will defer to his better judgement .
Much tougher than it ought to have been but we have the points.....phew
One more huge efforts bhoys and put this phase to bed, let's get these last 3 super important points and give them no hope , no respite during the world cup.
COYBIG HH ☘
Commentary on the stream I had was fuckin dire, bit like the game.
)we only lost 22 in the whole of last season!!
