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Quick Review
The world is a far better place to be in now, with Celtic having won two games against the Huns in a row, although admittedly not comfortably. On this occasion though we shot ourselves in the foot, coming from behind having led early on with a Scott McDonald goal. Defence was woeful which led to copycat goals from corners for the Huns, but we fought back with Scott McDonald bagging a second wonder goal before earning us a penaly which Robson put away. Not long till the end of the season, but the ball is still in Rangers court for the league title.




Trivia

• Walter Smith's first time in 40 Celtic v Rangers games in which he has suffered back to back losses.
• First game since 1993 where we have gone onto win after coming from behind in an Old Firm game!
• McDonald's first double against the Huns.
• Artur Boruc put on a t-shirt to wind up the Huns which had a picture of the Pope and said "God bless the pope"
  • After the game the Poland international, nicknamed the 'Holy Goalie' by the Celtic fans, took his goalkeeping shirt off to show the t-shirt with a picture of the Pope and accompanying slogan.
    But Strachan joked: "He's not a bad lad, to be fair (the Pope).
    "If it was 'God bless Myra Hindley', I might have a problem."
  • see: Link: Artur Boruc - Pope t-shirt hoo-haa (Apr 08)

• Celtic go 5pts in front, but Huns have 3 games in hand!
• Celtic fan killed in gang attack later on at night, and McGeady attacked by group of neds after the game in town!

Teams
Celtic
Boruc
Hinkel, Caldwell, McManus (O'Dea 66), Naylor
Nakamura, Hartley (Scott Brown 83), Robson, McGeady
Vennegoor of Hesselink (Samaras 68), McDonald.

Subs Not Used: Mark Brown, Caddis, Donati, Wilson.

Booked: Robson, Hartley, Naylor, Vennegoor of Hesselink.

Goals: McDonald 4, 43, Robson 70 pen.


Rangers:
Alexander, Broadfoot, Dailly, Weir (Faye 51), Papac, Whittaker, Hemdani (Darcheville 79), Ferguson, Davis, Novo, Cousin.
Subs Not Used: Graeme Smith, Boyd, Lennon, McMillan, Fleck.

Sent Off: Whittaker (90).

Booked: Broadfoot, Whittaker.

Goals: Weir 17, Cousin 29.

Att: 58,662

Ref: C Thomson



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Stats
CELTIC - RANGERS

Possession

55%

45%

Shots on target

3

6

Shots off target

3

4

Corners

8

8

Fouls

23

20