retired_amyslack

The Glasgow Herald
December 10th, 2001
Broto Denies Celts

An outstanding display of goalkeeping by Livingston’s Javier Sanchez Broto helped the home side pick up a valuable point in a scoreless draw at Almondvale yesterday. Despite their brave effort Livvy are still bottom of the table 8 points behind Partick Thistle and they will require many more performances like this to escape relegation. Celtic lost two players to injury in a frustrating match for them as both Paul Shields and Allan Johnston were forced to retire from the game.

retired_bbcarr

shame about the euro exit bob and livvy are a bunch of *******s, no matter what version of the game i have i always seem to drop points against them

retired_amyslack

Cheers Terk - I'm actually pleasantly surprised just how well the youngsters have been doing so next season's European campaign could be interesting.

The Glasgow Herald
December 13th, 2001
Gallacher Rolls Back The Years

35-year-old Kevin McAllister showed the Celtic youngsters that he still has an eye for goal as he rounded off an excellent performance with Celtic’s second goal in their 2-0 defeat of Dundee United. 20-year-old left back Stephen Crainey had opened the scoring in the first half with his first goal for the club before Gallacher struck for his 7th of the season. With Paul Richie looking assured in central defence and captain Paul Lambert as reliable as ever, the home side were rarely threatened by the visitors.

retired_amyslack

Scotland On Sunday
December 15th, 2001
Jukebox A Hit At Parkhead

Gordon “Jukebox” Durie showed that, at 36, he can still find the back of the net as he scored twice in Celtic’s fine 4-0 defeat of Partick Thistle. With Mark Kerr pulling the strings in midfield and captain Paul Lambert guarding the back four, Celtic were in total control of this match. The outstanding Kerr opened the scoring after just 5 minutes as Celtic started out at a gallop. It was testament to the skills of Thistle keeper Kenny Arthur that it took the best part of 40 minutes before Celtic scored again. The second goal came from midfielder Charlie Miller who put in one of his better performances yesterday. Durie grabbed Celtic’s third on the stroke of half time to give the home side a comfortable lead at the break. Kerr was a constant threat to the visitors in the second half and could easily have added to his own tally before he set up Durie for his second and Celtic’s 4th.

Mike..

Nice work Bob, its interestig to see so many veterans lining up - just wondered (as an Englishman who is partial to the Pars) whether you've been tempted to try and pry Stevie Crawford away from East End Park?

Keep it up anyway

retired_amyslack

Thanks Flip. I brought in the older players because a)They were available, b)I thought that they could do a job of work for a season and c)With so many youngsters in the first team that the experienced players would help their development. I haven't gone for Crawford, mainly because in this particular game he isn't showing much good form at present.

The Glasgow Herald
December 18th, 2001
Elvis Spotted At Celtic Park

Hearts out of favour central defender Steven Pressley was yesterday unveiled by Tick Jones as Celtic’s newest recruit. The 28-year-old joins for a fee of some £75K and is reported to have signed a three-year deal with the Glasgow club.


The Glasgow Herald
December 20th, 2001
Kerr Spares Celtic Blushes

A last-gasp equaliser from Celtic wonder kid Mark Kerr denied Kilmarnock the win that their enterprising play had fully deserved. The home side maintained a positive attitude throughout and refused to be overawed by the visit of the league leaders. The Kilmarnock defence certainly had the better of the Celtic attack and as the game entered the last few minutes, a scoreless draw looked the most likely result. But then with 2 minutes remaining Scotland U21 international James Fowler scored with an unstoppable shot. Then to the great disappointment of a sellout home crowd, Kerr snatched a dramatic equaliser with virtually the last kick of the match.

retired_destiny1124

Looks like a good time to go on a roll BobBev

I agree with flipsix- nice blend that you have on the club.

retired_amyslack

Thanks Faramir. I'm very pleased with how things are going so far but there's a long way to go.

The Glasgow Herald
December 21st, 2001
Two More Go From Celtic

Celtic yesterday announced the transfer of two more non-Scots from the squad. Joos Valgaeren is moving to FC Basel of Switzerland for a fee in the region of £7.5M and Bobo Balde will join Bordeaux for £2.8M. Since their new policy was announced in the summer the club has sold 12 players for a total of £46.5M.


Scotland On Sunday
December 22nd, 2001
McCutcheon Double Sinks Dons

Two well-taken goals by Gary McCutcheon was enough for Celticto see off Aberdeen at a cold and wet Pittodrie. The 23-year-old who was released last season by Kilmarnock scored a goal in each half in an impressive performance. The home side weren’t without chances of their own, with Rab Douglas denying Chris Clark with a fine save in the second half. Celtic’s afternoon was marred by a nasty injury to Jamie Smith just before the break. The 21-year-old has damaged his ankle ligaments and will likely miss the rest of the season.

retired_amyslack

The Glasgow Herald
December 24th, 2001
Jones Named As New Celtic Manager

Caretaker boss Tick Jones has been given a very welcome Christmas present by Celtic Chairman Brian Quinn as he has confirmed that Jones has now been appointed on a permanent basis. Quinn said “The Board are absolutely delighted at the manner in which Tick has gone about the task of implementing our new playing policy and we have no hesitation in making his appointment permanent.”

retired_amyslack

The Glasgow Herald
December 27th, 2001
McCutcheon Hurt In Celtic Win

Celtic recorded a comfortable 3-1 win over Motherwell at Celtic Park but lost the services of in-form striker Gary McCutcheon for 10 days. Having scored Celtic’s third goal after half an hour he limped off injured just before half time. Midfielders Charlie Miller and Mark Fotheringham dominated thr play in midfield. They both scored inside the first 20 minutes and provided the platform on which the win was based. Motherwell pulled a goal back in the second half but never threatened to make up the arrears.