![](\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/DIDcgvMVwAEXOSi.jpg\")
<\/p>\nThere was no sign of Patrick Roberts or anyone else at Celtic Park at 3pm yesterday, which came as no surprise to regular readers , or anyone who has been following the saga of the Englishman since he popped back down south for a few weeks at the end of last season.<\/p>\n
Fact is, Lawwell found out Etims had found out about the announcement, and immediately sent out a text cancelling the event.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Anyway, from now on we’re going to take on a new editorial policy, which only allows the publication of complete bollocks. ( From now on ? Really ? -Ed )<\/p>\n
Nothing you read, see or even interpret from this day forward will have any semblance to the truth.<\/p>\n
We’re going to be the first website to be admitted to the mainstream media.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Celtic host St. Johnstone today in a top of the table clash between two sides with one hundred per cent records.<\/p>\n
Michael O’Halloran, on loan from “rangers ” has scored three goals in four games since stepping up a level, and will be the one to watch among the Perth side.<\/p>\n
Celtic Quick News gives us a piece of thought provoking fact-St. Johnstone were the last Scottish \u00a0team to beat Celtic in ninety minutes, back in May 2016, after the league had been won and Ronny Deila had lost interest in the job.<\/p>\n
Look at this line up..<\/p>\n
Bailly; Janko (sub: Ralston 74), Ambrose, Sviatchenko, Izaguirre; Johansen (sub: Bitton 66), McGregor; Roberts, Allan (sub: Rogic 80), Christie; Griffiths.<\/em><\/p>\n Only McGregor and Griffiths remain from the starting line up, if you accept that Sviatchenko is away.<\/p>\n There has been change within the squad, but its been subtle, and perhaps the reason its gone largely unnpoticed is that none of the key players have left.<\/p>\n Will that change over the next week or so ?<\/p>\n We believe so, but then again we’re so full of shite its leaking out of our ears.<\/p>\n But as for details, forget it, I can’t even be bothered making stuff up any more. Though it will be interesting to see if Simunovic starts…<\/p>\n With all the focus on Celtic and the glamour of europe this week, Saints have been a little quiet by comparison, and the manager is focused on bookending the unbeaten run with a win…<\/p>\n He told the Dundee courier…<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think it will (the Champions League) will make any difference,\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cAnd their focus will be getting back to the league after yesterday\u2019s draw.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThey will now look to win the league as quickly as possible and that\u2019s what I imagine they will do.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cEverything will have been done to make sure they are in the right state mentally and physically to go and perform again.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cAre they stronger than last season? They haven\u2019t got any worse, that\u2019s for sure. They\u2019re still winning games and it\u2019s no secret Brendan is still looking to strength now they are in the Champions League.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019ve got the core of their team there, although Moussa Dembele has been injured for part of it, and they\u2019ve played youngsters to illustrate the depth and quality they have throughout the squad.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s in the back of my mind that they might freshen things up but ultimately with the system they play you still have to be organised.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019ve got good players and their depth in quality in the squad means that the personnel might change but the enormity of the task doesn\u2019t.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Right, thats the diplomatic bit out of the way…<\/p>\n \u201cThey were going to be put under pressure in Kazakhstan because of the 5-0 first leg result as Astana had nothing to lose,\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Astana had a right go and they did cause Celtic a lot of problems, and at 4-1 had a couple of chances, and Celtic didn\u2019t play as well as they could defensively. But they had Bitton in defence again and young players at the back.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThat would give you a little bit of encouragement but to ask questions of them we need to make sure we keep the ball and get up the pitch and try and make it difficult for them.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe need to play for 90 minutes and we need to be disciplined. You can be organised but the key is making them work the other way when you win the ball back.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got to make sure we get three or four passes in that can get us up the pitch and the important thing is what we do when we get the ball.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cMichael O\u2019Halloran\u2019s pace is something we think we can utilise against all teams because without the ball he\u2019s one of the quickest players in the league.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cBut I keep reiterating that if we don\u2019t keep the ball we don\u2019t be able to get Michael or Scougall on the ball.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Well, they did beat us back in 2016…<\/p>\n \u201cI hope it\u2019s a good omen,\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n \u201cBut it\u2019s a different manager and different time of the season.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe league was won and we still had something to play for but a win is a win and we\u2019ve won at Parkhead before.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe probably scored more goals against them than anyone last season and played particularly well for an hour of a lot of the games but didn\u2019t pick up a single point.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve had some bad decisions against them. At 2-1 last season (at McDiarmid) for example but to be fair to Craig Thomson he came out and phoned me.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cBut there was an even worse one in the 1-0 defeat when Scott Brown pushed Steven Anderson and Andrew Dallas didn\u2019t award what was a blatant penalty.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve done well against them for periods but with their quality they can just go bang, bang, bang and you find yourself 2-0 or 3-0 down.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the most difficult game of the season for all the clubs.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n He sounds like a man with a plan. It could be difficult today, especially after the long haul in midweek.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As usual, the club have gone all out to ensure the match day experience is a winner..<\/p>\n Celtic Superstore<\/strong><\/em> Ticket Office<\/strong><\/em> Season Ticket holders can also take the opportunity to secure a three-match package for Celtic\u2019s upcoming UCL matches v PSG, Bayern Munich and Anderlecht \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to find out more.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 1:30pm: Stadium opens.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0The Celtic Family Stand (Sections 115-117 of Lisbon Lions Lower) will have lots to keep young fans entertained pre-match with Celtic Academy coaches offering mini coaching sessions with inflatable goals. There\u2019s also an Xbox games zone plus Hoopy the Huddle Hound will drop by to meet fans before kick-off.<\/em><\/p>\n Pick up your copy of the\u00a0<\/strong>Celtic View<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0pre match, together with the Official Matchday Programme for a special combined price of just \u00a35 (a saving of \u00a31.45).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019ve got to be in it to win it! Paradise Windfall tickets will be available to buy throughout the stadium ahead of the game, with the draw taking place at half-time. Look out for Windfall staff wearing their famous yellow jerseys and get your tickets to be in with a chance to win.<\/em><\/p>\n 3:00pm: Kick-off. Come on you Bhoys in green!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s not too late to secure a seat for Celtic v St Johnstone with tickets still available to\u00a0<\/strong>buy online<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and print at home! Visit\u00a0<\/strong>eticketing.co.uk\/celtic<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to secure a seat.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n There is talk that a new campaign is being discussed with a famous man putting his face on the pictures…<\/p>\n This was compounded yesterday when the price for the Champions League games were announced.<\/p>\n \u00a3114 for the season book holders package, and \u00a3150 for the casual fan.<\/p>\n Sounds a lot, and with Santa Claus poking his head above the horizon, it is a lot, but if you want a night to remember, you need to pay for it.<\/p>\n On the one hand, supporters want the club to be well off, but that money is always going to come from us, whichever way we pay it.<\/p>\n And I suppose nights like the ones ahead will be worth every penny.<\/p>\n Compared with \u00a0thirty or forty quid a month for the sports channels, its not really that over the top. Especially as most of us only signed up to watch Celtic.<\/p>\n Other comparisons include this one, from Craig Hood on twitter..<\/p>\n Liverpool <\/em><\/p>\n 3 match CL package (with meal) \u00a3714 <\/em><\/p>\n Celtic <\/em><\/p>\n 3 match CL package (pie & bovril cost \u00a35.10) \u00a3114\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a35.10 ?<\/p>\n Take sandwiches, and stub a lighted fag on your tongue to simulate the bovril.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elsewhere, Pedro Caixinha has been rambling again..<\/p>\n He also explained why he let Michael O’Halloran go out on loan..<\/p>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/9\/8196\/8131408032_68b29ae6a8_m.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
\nOpen from 9am, pop in and stock up on matchday essentials before kick-off. The new 2017\/18 Home, Away and Third Kits are all available now, alongside a huge selection of Training Kit as worn by the Bhoys.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nThe Ticket Office at Celtic Park will open from 10am for supporters looking to pick up tickets for today\u2019s match. \u00a0Tickets for Celtic\u2019s upcoming SPFL matches v Ross County, Hibernian and Dundee are also available to buy.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Image](\"http:\/\/i.imgur.com\/HDoklFx.png\")
<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/DIEwzlpW0AEVn5M.jpg\")
<\/p>\n