Post Match Session: Celtic 2 Hibs 0(h)

So that's it over. I didn't realise it was the last home game until the lines of stewards appeared up the "Auld Jungle" touchline with about 5 mins to go. It still seems like this season has months to go. If R*ngers got their way we would still have months to go with their game against St Mirren being arranged for the Glesga Fair Weekend and thier last game against Aberdeen for the 12th July to ensure a full turnout from Ulster.

This season feels like when you eat a packet of Malteasers. It's never enough and always leaves you wanting another packet. Maybe, it's because we have just found form and we are begining to enjoy the games. Maybe it's because when the sun shines on CP and you see a good game of football you wish that every Saturday / Sunday was like that.

Yesterday, I got up and wasn't expecting a lap of honor, wasn't expecting to maybe see The Holy Goalie for the very last time at CP. Seems to early to say goodbye to your "fitba' buddies" and not see them until the first freebie pre-season game against FC Naemark fae Naemark mill.

So, when sitting eating my breakfast Sky Sports News brought this story regarding Zenit St Petersburg. Now, we all knew that they were a tad racist but bully for Little Dick Advocaat for having the morals of a sewer rat and proving that he is only in it for the money by remaining at the club.

So his CV boosts him being the manager of a club that is openly racist and another that operated a sectarian policy for over 100 years and has recently been been investigated for continued sectarian chanting at games in Europe.

How proud UEFA must be that these two bastions of football "integrity" are competing for the diddy cup. So, it's nice to see them getting into the swing of things as LOTW can exclusively revel the match program as pictured above.

Still, my inital thoughts of both teams losing the game, a nice riot and smashing of heads (both Russians and "Scots") is the only outcome I will be happy with. Oh, that and 10 year bans for all involved.

But I digress, lets have a linkage feast from the beasts of the fourth estate.

The Herald, The Guardian, The Hootsmon, The Times

Now, for the goals and our managers (and probably next seasons manager) comments.

So, we have taken it to the last day. I think we should be happy with that. The reason we have got to this stage is because of two factors. One is Robson and Hartley. They have single handily pulled us back into the race for the title. They have been the partners in crime for 5 of the last 6 victories (Robbo-Cop has played in all 6) and have given the team drive and energy.

In Barry Robson we have signed a player in the form of his life who wasn't going to let the little matter of a disfunctioning team stop him from getting his hands or getting at least very close to an SPL medal.

Add to those two the return of Neil Lennon. Is it no surprise that our midfield has improved 100% after the return of Lenny. While he is a glorified waterbhoy I reckon you can see his influence in the performances of Hartley and Robson.

I think Paul Hartley has took Lenny's mantal as the lynchpin of the team and Robson reminds me (as I have said in the past) of Alan Thompson in his prime. Add to that the new found confidence in Gary Caldwell, Skippy and the explosive talent of Naka and Aiden then we should be confident going to Tannadeechie to get a result in 1100 (or something) days time.

Not that it's a gimmie. We have the best away form in the league with 13 wins so far this season, we have only drawn one. We are 19 games since we last had a score draw and 9 games since we last had a 0-0. Dundee Utd have won 9 home games this season and have drew 6. In their last 5 home games they have drawn 4 so they don't lose many at home.Add to that the injustice they will be feeling after this.

We need R*ngers to drop points and their season away record 8 wins, 4 draws and 4 loses, coupled with their recent away form of 5 points out a possible 15 mean that if the home team score first against them then the chances are they will drop points. From the 8 games this season R*ngers have not scored first they have only gained 5 points, winning only 1.They might not lose (the only team to beat them from behind this season is US) but dropping two points might be on the cards.

It must happen for us to snatch the league. It's been a rollercoaster season, one that has been more enjoyable than the last but one that could end up one of the worst seasons ever. We have ended up with mair points than last season, scored mair goals and for me played better football at times.

It could all be in vain though.

Forza