Jelly And Ice Cream At The Ready Bhoys

ONE down - two to go would appear to be received wisdom following Celtic's win in today's League Cup Final, at Hampden. I still believe this current squad is, by Celtic standards, a fairly-average bunch of players, but, having said that, they are heading a league of probably less-than-average players in a poor league, and I cannot see them missing-out on all three domestic prizes.

 

So, the League and Scottish Cup are probably now, Celtic's to lose, rather than anyone else's to win; I see no reason why the longed-for Treble cannot be achieved.

 

After the shambles of last week's Scottish Cup tie at Tannadice, a red card was always on the card, and duly arrived. Thankfully, this time round, the match officials didn't come-in for heavy criticism and the controversial decisions probably evened themselves out. Nothing to see here - please move along.

 

 

 

MESSAGE for Stuart McCall - if you didn't know the size of the job you were taking-on at Ibrox - well, ye ken noo.

 

The way things are continuing to go at Ibrox, it maybe wasn't a new manager the club needed, but, an exorcist.

 

 

 

I DO not normally watch Match of the Day. I've generally got better things to do at that time on a Saturday night, ditto when it comes to the Sunday morning repeat, prior to the Andrew Marr Show.

 

But, with ra Burd otherwise engaged on Saturday night - being treated to a Mother's Day weekend by her daughter, and, still down after that poor show at Twickenham earlier in the day, I decided to watch last night.

 

I am glad I did, because we, the viewers, were treated to a cracking goal from George Boyd, a guy I have always felt ought to have a few more Scotland caps than he has. Boydie's low volley past Joe Hart from the edge of the box was a thing of beauty - as well as a coupon-buster. There cannot have been many outwith Burnley who fancied them to beat the City billionaires.

 

But, good though Boyd's goal was, it was nothing compared to the 40-yarder fired home by QPR's Phillips, which left ex-Dundee 'keeper Julian Speroni clutching fresh air. James McArthur also scored a cracker in the same game.

 

Then there was some glorious stuff from Arsenal in their match. At times, their passing was almost on a par with Barcelona at their best. Mind you, it wasn't all vintage football - if those were the highlights of Leicester v Hull, most of the match must have been gash. I know a couple of Rangers' fans who switched off in disgust.

 

 

 

IN case you blinked and missed it, Auchinleck Talbot are through to yet another Scottish Junior Cup semi-final. Holders Hurlford United are still there, their quarter-final will be played on Saturday, but, the smart money is on Talbot regaining possession of the magnificent trophy.