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The Glasgow Derby was mired in controversy, and, as per usual after a theRangers capitulation, official complaints were forwarded to the unbiased officials who oversee the Scottish game. We’ll bypass that with a raised eyebrow, a wee smirk, and some facts. O’Neill did the unthinkable; he fielded players who had the audacity to play the ball forward with intent, and, despite a (genuinely) heroic bid by the Ibrox team, won the match. The defence, starring Scaldini and Trustini, were imperious. They won their battles, and regularly involved their midfield colleagues, proving that, as against Dundee, ‘twa’ left-fitters’ can indeed succeed where others have failed. McGregor was given license to kill and killed off any hopes the boys in blue harboured before the match. What a strike from the man, and the auld man should be credited for a fighting display all over the pitch. Everyone, from the heroic Schmeichel to goal-heroes Johnny Kenny and Callum Osmand, (what a find!) turned up, and the result was the result. The main bits; Kenny’s netted header from a superb Engels cross was supreme. No controversy, just a beautiful eruption at the other end. The Sligo man’s celebration was powerful, although the theRangers end didnae think so. We’re now finding his strengths and long may it continue. We need a regular goalscorer, so why not him? The penalty; The brickie was tripped as he fell onto a goal bound shot. Nobody is talking about that. The ball hit the part of his arm which gave the ref a decision to make. At the time I thought ‘If he wasn’t booked and a second yellow wasn’t issued, why give the penalty?’ I’ve now been told that the rule changed two years ago and you don’t get book for a handball penalty call like this now, so at least Nick Walsh got that one correct. Was it a penalty though? Not for me, but I’m a Celtic man. I’ll leave the best to last; Young Callum Osmand was left languishing by the previous manager and given no chance to prove his worth in the first team. Tell me one Celtic supporter who did not scream out his name with vindicated joy as Callum netted like a veteran in front of the delirious Celtic End to knock theRangers out of the Cup? Checkout the hilarious video on the Brisbane Celtic Supporters Club page for confirmation! If you’re not on it, get on it. Trusty me! Martin’s back, proving that old adage; The older the fiddle, the better the tune. I am sure the Irishman (there’s a lot of them about) will oversee a (hopeful) Premier Sports League Cup triumph back at this ground. He is loved by the Celtic support and deserves nothing less. I’d take him until the season’s end… Hail Hail! Eddie Murray Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter, signed copies by Danny McGrain available from celticstarbooks.com Don’t miss the chance to purchase the late, great Celtic historian David Potter’s final book. All remaining copies have been signed by the legendary Celtic captain Danny McGrain PLUS you’ll also receive a FREE copy of David Potter’s Willie Fernie biography – Putting on the Style, and you’ll only be charged for postage on one book. Order from Celtic Star Books HERE.
