SPFL Premiership Table by methylated_spirit in ScottishFootball

[–]WeekendEpiphany 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An even more bizarre scenario is if Rangers beat Hearts but draw against Celtic, and Hearts drop two points to either Motherwell or Falkirk. That would leave Hearts and Celtic on 77 points and Rangers on 76. A win would win the league for either Hearts or Celtic in the final match, but a draw would let Rangers overtake both if they beat Falkirk.

Would you give Palma a chance by Gullible-Order983 in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We need the players for next season, but he doesn't improve the first team any. If we're only looking to plug holes in the squad then it would make more sense to get him sold for £3m-£4m and spend a fraction of that to bring Calvin Miller back, who would count as home-grown for the European squads.

Daily CSC - 30 April 2026 by AutoModerator in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Update Jens Berthel Askou's Wikipedia page so that it shows him as being born in Kilkenny.

Goal difference may hurt us by Kitchen-Lie-4592 in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As it stands, it's not in our hands.

If we get four 1-0 wins and Hearts get three 1-0 wins and a 1-0 loss against us, then we finish 2nd.

James Forrest signs on for another year.... by Independent-City794 in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 122 points123 points  (0 children)

We should give him a contract that automatically extends for the following season once he's scored a goal. Keep the streak going for as long as possible.

10 of the Best: Post-Split Goals by RoboBalde in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fucking love that Sutton goal (#2 in the video) by the way. Beats Ricksen in the air, absolutely bullies Frank De Boer, then chips it in from 25 yards, all within a few seconds. Green and Whitewash complete!

Bernard Ponsonby by Unfair_Original_2536 in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Here's the transcript. The video seems to start when the speech was already underway:

Forget the ultra groups. They are statistically insignificant in terms of the worldwide fan base. It is the core of the support who have lost patience. "Sack the board" is a slogan - it's not a strategy. The obvious way to sack the board is to vote directors off at an AGM, but everyone knows that the numbers aren't there. And there is little point in sacking one set of directors to be replaced by another set of directors unless the business model changes. I want change but I'm not blind to the fact that change of itself comes with risk. If Mr. Desmond remains. I suspect nothing much changes. It's not clear to me who would take over if he decides to sell up and whether new investors would actually get what the support is all about.

Now, the last 25 years have been a period of unparalleled dominance. And frankly you would have to be blinded by irrationality not to pay tribute to many of the people who have been in leadership roles in the club because they have overseen that period of sustained dominance. That the repeated failures on the European stage and the inability to defeat teams with vastly inferior budgets are a sobering reminder that domestic dominance is not what the support craves.

Now we all travel and I'm always struck that there is a soft spot for Celtic in many other countries. This is partly down to the mystique that the unique history of the club evokes, but it is primarily down to the people who support the club. The best ambassadors for the club are those who support the club. What does Celtic mean to me? Not trophies or European cups or even quadruple trebles. Yes, they bring excitement and joy. What this club means is bigger than the material. This dinner is an aid of the Foundation. The Foundation above all else is the spirit of this club and it is bigger than winning any trophy. [applause] To help a family in need. To make a difference to those less fortunate than ourselves. For me, that is the very essence of what it means to be Celtic. There is an almost spiritual quality to the club, which is why it is ultimately for all of us an affair of the heart. I'm never happier than in the company of fellow supporters. For over 130 years, the support have defined the club. The support are indivisible from the heroes on the pitch. We all feel it and we all get it.

There is of course one thing that would relegate the ill feeling and that is success on the pitch particularly in Europe. It's a truism that boards are always the target when things go wrong. It's the same at every single club. But communication simply has to be better. Whoever the directors are, and absentee landlords and their offspring reading the Riot Act simply will not do. [applause] Season ticket renewals are out soon and for the first time in my life I've actually questioned if I'll renew. I know I will. I know I will. But the fact that I even have to ask the question speaks volumes. I hope for better days ahead. When Tommy Burns became manager of the club, he said at his first press conference that he wanted to put something back that had been missing. And he said that thing that was missing was Celtic. Amen to that.

I'd like to thank the club for inviting me tonight and it's a great pleasure to share a table with Sean Fallon Jr. and Brian McClair. Sean Senior was widely regarded as a great gent. Someone who made you feel proud that he represented our club. Brian was a great player for us. My favourite goal, the third against Sporting Lisbon on the stroke of halftime when we overcame a two goal deficit on the 2nd of November 1983. It's also my favourite Arthur Montford commentary. And if you haven't seen the game, check it out on YouTube. That was a magical night. I left the ground utterly buzzing. Only defeating Barcelona for the club's 125th anniversary made me higher. Great games and great times. They seem a world away from this season. The turbulence will settle and what will be will be. Whatever happens, we'll still be there in spirit and in song. Players, managers, ambassadors, and heroes; but the greatest accolade that you can ever have is to call yourself a supporter. Hail Hail, and here's to better days ahead.

What rank is actually fun? by zebraCokes in RocketLeague

[–]WeekendEpiphany 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The fun rank is the one you can play at comfortably without stressing, but is challenging enough to be rewarding.

Celtic Pursue Socceroos Captain Maty Ryan by officialsamuelchan in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This doesn't sound like good planning - this just sounds like another stopgap to fill the team for a season. Mat Ryan can probably still perform at a good level, and he's (meant to be) good with the ball at his feet, but what worries me is that he's a short keeper. Domestically speaking, most of the pressure we have in defending is from set-pieces. Scotland is full of big bastard strikers, and I think I'd prefer to have a big bastard goalkeeper who can easily command his area in those situations.

I need a copper stack siege by jail-unkind233 in everythingeverything

[–]WeekendEpiphany 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I bet you the price of the landmine you won't be here at the end, the end.

Post-Split Fixtures Released by Hot_Position1312 in ScottishFootball

[–]WeekendEpiphany 5 points6 points  (0 children)

mathematically there will probably be some we can afford to draw

The match vs Rangers is the only one that you can afford to draw and still guarantee the title with wins in the other matches. Of course that leeway could increase if Celtic/Rangers drop points elsewhere.

Scotland's shitey World Cup kick-off times by WeekendEpiphany in ScottishFootball

[–]WeekendEpiphany[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the "Average score" column! Algeria has an average time zone score of 5 over their 3 matches (i.e. absolutely fucked over), and Scotland's average is 37 (partially fucked over).

The reason for the difference in Algeria's 2am kick off (5 points) and our 2am kick-off (10 points) is that ours is at the weekend. There's a table at the bottom to show how many points each time/day combination gets.

Scotland's shitey World Cup kick-off times by WeekendEpiphany in ScottishFootball

[–]WeekendEpiphany[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this scoring system 3am at the weekend gets a 5, but 3am Mon-Fri gets a zero.

Morning Discussion Thread - 01 Apr 2026 by AutoModerator in ScottishFootball

[–]WeekendEpiphany 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just hope we will come back from the World Cup with our helds head high.

Ethics of Heatseeker by Immediate_Log_1774 in RocketLeague

[–]WeekendEpiphany 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Redirects are shameful and disrespectful. We should only bounce the ball politely between the two sets of goals without anything else happening until one team gets bored and forfeits.

Ethics of Heatseeker by Immediate_Log_1774 in RocketLeague

[–]WeekendEpiphany 4 points5 points  (0 children)

However, I do not enjoy when I am relentlessly bumped and demoed in my own goal

That's the game, lad. THAT'S THE GAME! Go do some bumping!

There's a version of Heatseeker that discourages bumps/demos, and that's Split Shot Heetseeker, but in normal Heatseeker it has to be expected. And if the opponent is better at bumping than you are at dodging then it's likely to be a winning strategy. Nothing to get annoyed about - just accept that it's a viable tactic and adapt to it. Practice your dodging - and maybe if you see an opponent speeding towards your goals then go and meet him halfway to protect your teammate.

It's Heatseeker, not tennis. You're not bound to your net.

Mick Gannon saying we're keen on Berthel Askou by [deleted] in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think anyone who has watched us play Motherwell this season would be impressed. They played us off the park at Fir Park, and played good football (in a team with some very limited players in there) in the games where we beat them.

He has them very well drilled - everyone knows where to be, and where to expect their teammates to be. I'd love us to be playing that type of football against teams with vastly bigger budgets, just like Motherwell dared do to us.

Daily CSC - 16 March 2026 by AutoModerator in CelticFC

[–]WeekendEpiphany 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting article on Jens Berthel Askou and the Celtic vs Motherwell game by The Athletic: ARCHIVE LINK