John Fallon played in plenty of games against Rangers, including the fantastic 4-0 Scottish Cup Final win of 1969.
Only those that have been in the inside, in the dressing room, know the tensions, fears and emotions required to come out on top in these fixtures.
John's video preview lays it on the line about what's required from the Bhoys tomorrow to earn three precious points.
Friday, 28 March 2008
Robsongate and Rangers preview.
What a strange old week.
To no one's surprise four Rangers players were unable to make Scotland duty, patriotic Gers boss Walter Smith will know the problems of being an international manager better than most.
Added to the injured list was Barry Robson... or was he?
The days leading up to a Celtic-Rangers game are rarely dull but the twists of Robsongate have been unusual.
On recent form I can't see Celtic getting the result that we want but Rangers seem to be just as bad so there is hope.
Enjoy this VIDEO PREVIEW including some memorable goals against Rangers from the hoops of yesteryear.
To no one's surprise four Rangers players were unable to make Scotland duty, patriotic Gers boss Walter Smith will know the problems of being an international manager better than most.
Added to the injured list was Barry Robson... or was he?
The days leading up to a Celtic-Rangers game are rarely dull but the twists of Robsongate have been unusual.
On recent form I can't see Celtic getting the result that we want but Rangers seem to be just as bad so there is hope.
Enjoy this VIDEO PREVIEW including some memorable goals against Rangers from the hoops of yesteryear.
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
John Cushley remembered by John Fallon
Tragically on Monday former Celt John Cushley, at the age of 65, lost his battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
John Fallon was at Celtic throughout Cushley's time at the club and remembers his former team-mate and near neighbour from Blantyre.
Whenever you see pictures of the Celtic squad celebrating the 1967 European Cup victory you will see John Cushley celebrating with the squad.
CLICK HERE for a short video of John Fallon recalling some memories of John Cushley.
John Fallon was at Celtic throughout Cushley's time at the club and remembers his former team-mate and near neighbour from Blantyre.
Whenever you see pictures of the Celtic squad celebrating the 1967 European Cup victory you will see John Cushley celebrating with the squad.
CLICK HERE for a short video of John Fallon recalling some memories of John Cushley.
Monday, 24 March 2008
Mizuno injury scare as Celts crush Gretna 5-0
New signing Koki Mizuno left Airdrie on crutches today after injuring his ankle in the 5-0 win over Gretna.
The midfielder over stretched for a ball on the half-way line after 35 minutes and after a couple of minutes of treatment was replaced by Nicky Riley.
Celtic were already leading 4-0 at that point with Mizuno playing a part in the first goal for Derek Riordan and the fourth from Kevin Cawley.
Riordan also scored in the 14th minute with Mark Millar also on target in the first half before Chris Killen completed the scoring in the second half.
Joe Doumbe and Mark Wilson also featured with Wilson getting a good run out at left back in the second half although barely tested defensively.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO REPORT.
Celtic: Fox; Caddis, O'Carroll, Wilson, Doumbe (Ross 46); Mizuno (Riley 38) Millar, McGlinchey, Riordan; Cawley, Killen. SUBS Marshall,Towell, Lafferty, Santonocito, Bunting
The midfielder over stretched for a ball on the half-way line after 35 minutes and after a couple of minutes of treatment was replaced by Nicky Riley.
Celtic were already leading 4-0 at that point with Mizuno playing a part in the first goal for Derek Riordan and the fourth from Kevin Cawley.
Riordan also scored in the 14th minute with Mark Millar also on target in the first half before Chris Killen completed the scoring in the second half.
Joe Doumbe and Mark Wilson also featured with Wilson getting a good run out at left back in the second half although barely tested defensively.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO REPORT.
Celtic: Fox; Caddis, O'Carroll, Wilson, Doumbe (Ross 46); Mizuno (Riley 38) Millar, McGlinchey, Riordan; Cawley, Killen. SUBS Marshall,Towell, Lafferty, Santonocito, Bunting
Some goals at last as we beat Gretna
At this stage of the season any win should be welcomed but there was little to enthuse over or get excited about in the 3-0 win over Gretna.
All three strikers scored, Scott McDonald, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Georgios Samaras but that was about as good as it gets.
Another central midfield pairing was tried, Scott Brown and Barry Robson, but like the previous combinations they did little in the way of presenting an attacking threat to back up Shunsuke Nakamura.
The need to have midfielders bursting into the box is so obvious as teams double up on our wide players and concentrate on clearing the crosses into the box.
A plan B would be fantastic.
VIDEO REPORT on the Gretna match
All three strikers scored, Scott McDonald, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Georgios Samaras but that was about as good as it gets.
Another central midfield pairing was tried, Scott Brown and Barry Robson, but like the previous combinations they did little in the way of presenting an attacking threat to back up Shunsuke Nakamura.
The need to have midfielders bursting into the box is so obvious as teams double up on our wide players and concentrate on clearing the crosses into the box.
A plan B would be fantastic.
VIDEO REPORT on the Gretna match
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