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Podium?
TTTT
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I agree we are not ready yet but am confident we will run them close.
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OttoKaiser from previous thread
I was there at the end of July.
Take a bus tour, hop on hop off to get your bearings on the 1st day as it's an absolutely massive city, then get an underground pass for the remaining days, very cheap and efficient.
Lots of street cafe's and plenty to see, all the hotels have tourist maps which have underground route's etc. and everything is easy to follow.
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We'll give it our all, Paul
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Are you a betting man Paul ?
Man Utd v Celtic
Money-Back Special
Wed 7.45pm Sky Sports
If Celtic win this match, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast single bets on the match.
Conditions
Win-Draw-Win
Man Utd 4 - 11
Draw 3 - 1
Celtic 9 - 1
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I fancy us to cause them some problems and maybe get a draw.
A lot will depend on how our defensive unit plays. If it plays well then I can see us coming more and more into the game and causing them problems.
I predict a 1-1.
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ro7,
googled these bars for you. I imagine that with this being the Chapions League rather than the SPL, at least one (if not all) will be showing it.
JJ's Sports Bar
1 Le Thanh Tong Str.
(1st floor of the Hilton...up the stairs from the main lobby)
http://www.newhanoian.com/details.php/venueid/14
Bar Barracuda To 4A, Phuc Tan, (04)9323244, hanoi_barracuda@hotmail.com is reportedly the most fashionable hang-out for expats in town. They offer live-music, a beer garden, sports bar and dancing area.
MET PUB
Sofitel Metropole Hotel
15 Ngo Quyen
Hanoi
Tel: (84-4) 826 6919
Culi Cafe 40 Lương Ngọc Quyến, (84-04)9262241, culicafe@wideeyedtours.com, http://www.wideeyedtours.com. If you have come to Vietnam to feel as if you haven't left your hometown or just need a break from Bia Hoi, this Kiwi-run Bar might be an option. There's an air-conditioned lounge upstairs and occasionally sports are being screened in the bar downstairs.
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If any Celtic players need any motivation then WGS should just nail all these Old Trafford "legends" statements to the dressing room wall. I have heard so much crap spouted by them over recent days , some fanciful notions of pure ignorance ie. resting players etc , that they have indeed shown us disrespect. Its about time we shut some of these moronic clowns up.
Lets show these clowns who their dealing with.
Get into them.........
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match review and man utd preview now posted on www.thelordofthewing.blogspot.com.
Had a bit of a facelift brand new away top for the new season.....
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Paul - no excuses for Naka on Wednesday night.
It's the stage he wanted - so it's time for him to show us that he deserves to be there. Cometh the hour....
TTTTwhoisgoingtoOTwithhope
inhisheart....butnotalot!
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Paul assuming the deadline for the portugese FA (14/09/06) passes what do you realistically see ahppening to the two clubs?
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Why the hell are we not ready?
is this our first game ever?
were gonna take a big step forward on wednesday win/lose or draw ill make my excuses after the game gents.
1-2 to the mighty celtic!!!
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My team for the game on Wednesday
Boruc
Wilson
Caldwell
McManus
Naylor
Jarosik
Lennon
Graveson
Pearson
McGeady
JVoH
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Cheers for the Berlin info. lovejoy and Awe_Naw
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Glasgowdave, I’ll not trouble the bookies with this one.
Jackd from previous article.
I know people are getting onto Maciej because has scored only one goal in his last few games. Immediate and constant gratification is always preferable to form that peaks and falls.
He started slowly for Celtic last season, no goals in five, but then scored in all but six games in all competitions until the day the league was won.
Here is the news:
Form comes and goes for all of them, even Jinky.
Here is my view:
I will not dismiss a player who has just come off such a prolific season when his form drops.
Here is the stats:
Maciej had played six and scored three. He does not take penalties or free kicks.
Some slump.
Belfast Bhoy, from my reading, I do not believe that Uefa will allow the local problem in Portugal to impact Europe.
Unlike the recent Greek example, the Portuguese FA and judiciary are ‘on side’.
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I think we have to approach this game the way Scotland approached the Lithuania match. Which is one of the reasons why its Miller ahead of Zurawski.
Boruc
Wilson Caldwell McManus Naylor
Lennon
McGeady Jarosik Gravesen Miller
JVofH
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Big Paul…………glad 2 be back…………………..
Glasgowdave…………………………
From the last thread………………………..
Cheers for the info in Paddy Power…………….
I am working on an………………………..
ech-way, double, accumulator, yankee, lucky 15 tricast, perm, first past the post, correct score placepot……………………….
Which if it comes in I can retire……………………..
BigjoewhoisGoing2skintheBOOKIES
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Paul,
I have a bit more hope than you do for this one. I'm also with those that advocate bringing Jarosik in. This will be a night where we'll need players who understand the pace that we will face all over the park.
Also, I'd urge caution on the part of our fans. We are all used to playing ManU in friendlies, where it's ok to wear hoops in their sections. This might have a different tone to it, so I hope everyone is awake and aware.
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How we fare on Wednesday night will be heavily dependent on whether we can keep the ball & keep our shape.
It's a pity that this game has come too soon for Maloney as he would be an asset down there for us with his change of pace, goal threat & ability to keep the ball.
I would like to see us use 2 big men up front in JVOH & Jarosik & basically play off them.
I'm a big fan of Zurawski, but i don't feel he is right for this game. Miller whilst full of running, cannot keep the ball & this is no use at Champions League level
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Very well put Paul.
I have always stated that the post match analysis of this game would be of crucial importance.
Possession will be the key for Celtic. If we can hold on to the ball for sustained spells then this will allow us to dampen the Man Utd attack.
The 'out' ball in the form of Miller.
The target man ball is a must in the form of JVoH.
Experience of playing at a high level is a must - the form of Gravesen and Jarosik.
Nakamura is certainly a risk - no doubt about that but his dead ball skills could win the game.
McGeady could be our trump card and it helps that the defensive side of his game has vastly improved this season.
Balde for the sheer presence of the man would be in my team with Caldwell. McManus was embarrassed by Man Utd reserves; I dread to think what Rooney will do.
Strachan's team is now picked in his head, he has been relishing this game since the draw was made.
Celtic will be outpaced and out muscled for the most part on Wednesday so it will be up to Gordon Strachan to outsmart
his old mentor.
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Just been talking to my r**gers supporting work colleague about this game. He asked how I see it panning out and, to be honest, I haven't a clue!
I can see three scenarios...
1) ManU think they just have to "turn-up" and we get a surprise win
2) A battling draw.
3) We get humped
Obviously I want the first, would be content with the second, and absolutely DREAD the third.
I am constantly chopping and changing which one I "think" is going to happen and my nerves are being torn apart!
and there's still two days to go!
(I would guess I'm not the only one feeling this way)
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Eh, I have a feeling we will be chasing shadows more than anything else on Wed
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Jarosik hasn't done enough to be included yet. For me Naka is ahead of him, in a lot of the away games in the SPL he is man marked (or kicked) out of the game. I don't think MU will do that to him, he should have more time on the ball....
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Big joe is wondering……………………
about…………………………..
The………Man of the Match……..
Against…………………chelsky………………………..
SNO……………………………………
Surly the Big Man deserves a chance………………
bigjoewhoWantssomeSNOatoldTrafford
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Can anyone post a quick rough guide with a Celtic slant to Manchester for those of us arriving on the day trip?
Very much appreciated.
Parkheadcumsalford?
As for the game, Kenny Miller wide right of a midfield 5 with Jarosik in for Naka. Big Jan up front holding it up.
Alternatively leave Naka in and hope Lubos Michel is true to form. Naka is great at turning his back to a player when he's on the ball and wins lots of free kicks when barged, even with 'harder' Scottish refs.
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Realistically I think Wednesday's game is about the experience and education for the other CL games.
I'm looking for an encouraging performance to set us up for the next 2 games at home to Copenhagen & Benfica. These are the must win games.
I'd be happy enough with 6 points after the first 4 games. The we have a real 'Battle of Britain' with ManU at home. They may have qualified for the group stages by then. Then it's Copenhagen away where we hopefully win a CL away game.
Benfica dropping points in Copenhagen and at home to ManU would be a big help.
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Two points - firstly, remember Barcelona, March 2004 (I think) 0-0, Marshall outstanding. We can do a job on Wednesday, its depends whether or not the team are up for the whole 90. I expect Naka and Vennegoor of H to shine.
Secondly, not so much a point as a question - where to go in Manchester on a competitive match day?
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I would imagine there will be huge interest in japan for this match, therefore wee Naka will be wanting to play a blinder, fingers crossed he does
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Watched Man Utd v Spurs at the weekend at the Man U defence were very susceptible when dealing with cross balls, in fact Defoe and Mido both missed glorious chances from crosses on more than one occasion.
If Mc Geady and Nakamura are on their game they should provide more than enough ammunition for JVOH to get on the end off, and hopefully, with some luck, we will be able to punish them.
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Well done Paul,
You got them all arguing with each other again – Your surname aint Keevins is it?
I couldn’t make up my mind Celtic to win @ 9/1 or draw 2-2 @ 25/1 – so I took both.
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Why, why oh why must we constantly read what Pat Crerand and Lou Macari have to say about Celtic's prospects? Both deserve little respect in my eyes for the their trade-in of Celtic in favour of Man United. Macari especially, after all that has passed between him and the club - April Fool signings and a lengthy court action - should learn to keep his mooth firmly closed. Hype up Man Utd all they want but do not even begin to make pronouncements about this Celtic team's strengths and weaknesses.
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My dear friend SteveS,
Game on Wednesday?
Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy!!!!!!!!!!!!
This game pal, is the game that our friend Kenny has bin waitin' for!
Doncha know the game plan....man??
Noo the slumberin'lumberin' oppo, has bin weel and truly Lulled...... Bam..... we go fur their SKULLLLL!
Even THE Addis hiz, chinged his mind, on that bhoy!!...he is a runaway train..A real Flyin' Scot!.......he's just getting up to speed....... Ah noticed a big change in his confidence agin' the Dons...... Didnae you??
This gemme is in the bag.....celi'c will NO SAG!
Jiri is no quite ready for this game.....he's been a wee bit under the weather...gie him another week or two.
The competition for places is gettin' to Green an' White Heat......jist what the Li'l Admiral waaaants!
An' when Molly is ready.....wham bam! thank ye mam!...... Look at the permutations at Gordo's disposal!
I am in favour of Miller....the Killer!
Yessirreeboabbeee!!
It's gonna be a CASH WEDNESDAY fur us!!
Hail! Hail!
Kojo
Manchester United 0 Celtic 67~
By the way,Paul.......
Fargo and collie are flyin' in for the gemme.... Ah'll no be with 'em.
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Based on the nega-Naka comments on previous thread, this may be controversial, but if we're going to play Naka in any games, it's the European ones I feel he would have more impact... Less physical than the Shot-Putters of Mid-lithunian and less hectic than the usual three parts fitness to one part talent than the average SP-Hell teams... more space to weave his magic?
Kenny Miller is used to playing up front on his tod and if ever there was a team made for his harrying style and defending from the front it's the languid defending of Rio & Wes Brown... I'm guessing this type of game was why we signed him.
However, whilst a draw would be a great result, I can't help feel that ManU will score at home, so we'll need a goal from somewhere to have a shout at any sort of result, and BigJan is getting the ball in the net...
If we're playing for a neggy-draw 4-5-1 with JVoH on the bench, but I'd prefer 4-4-2 and let the dice fall where they may...
C'mon the Hoops :O)
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kojo,
Ok. You're opTIMism has worked.
We're gonnae dae it!!! :-)
StevieS optimists-r-us.csc
p.s. totally agree with you on KM. I believe he will go on to be a "Celtic Great".
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Paul
McGeady could not open a can of beans.
He is not Celtic class.
TERNAR
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WHY ALL THIS NEGATIVITY?
Barca
Juve
Ajax
Milan
All of these game we were given no chance.
We put Ajax out, Juve robbed us, but were punnished for it at paradise. Barca were put out the uefa cup and we got a great draw away from home in the CL. And we all remember Milan celebrating like they had won the whole comp when they held on for a 0-0 drw at parkhead, after we had played brilliantly in the sansiro.
I am not being blind here. This is a massive ask for us, but I would think it digracefull if a single member of the team pulled on that glorious hooped shirt with the thought that they were going out on the field to get a draw at best.
so why are the fans doing it?
some of the posts on here are shamefully pecimistic.
Get behind the bhoys, and watch them give their all for us!!!
you never know they just might shock one or 2 of you!!
HAIL HAIL!
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Big Joe at 2.13 has a point about the lad Sno. I liked the cut of his jib against Chelski. My plan of action would be to pack the midfield push them wide. They may have great players but they aint the best headers of the ball IMO. Push them wide force them to make long crosses, well not the kind that gets the likes of Boruc into trouble but you get the drift. Push them wide and sting them on the counter. Well thats my theory :}
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a wee "tactical" suggestion....
if Rooney is playing "in the hole" stick Lenny on him as a man-marker.
Yes? No?
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Chairbhoy in the last thread and Truetim here have explained why Nakamura will play. Dead balls. End of.
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Its too tempting to simply say we should have 1 up front and pack the midfield, as it is done to us every week in the SPL, and when done right, is effective in stifling us, as was the case on Saturday.
However, the teams who put 9-10 men behind the ball know how to defend like that, they do it often enough, they know where certain players will be at certain times, they have defended as a unit as a matter of necessity on the training pitch and during matches.
We dont.
Asking players who are used to attacking all the time, used to having all the possession, used to doing everything except defending for long periods of the game, and going large portions of the game without the ball, to all of a sudden do all the things they are not used to, is asking for trouble in my opinion.
We can not allow Man Utd to have time on the ball and we can not allow Man Utd to build from the back, we need Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink (someone come up with a nickname soon please!!) and Miller up there, chasing down the defence, forcing them to make a pass and not giving them time to pick their passes.
This is going to be absolutely crucial.
If we go 1 up front, yes we are loading the midfield, but we are giving the full backs the time and space to move forward and join the midfield and the time for the defence to pick out a pass into the path of a runner off the ball.
We need to play as far up the pitch as we can get them, there is no point in people saying the defence is not good enough, and the central defenders more to the point are not good enough, and then picking a line up that is going to put them more under pressure.
The defence will not be able to cope of we are boxed in in a confined amount of space, midfielders or wingers making off the ball runs into the penalty area will not be picked up, our defence has always had a tendency to ball watch, we need to avoid those scenarios if at all possible.
Anyone who thinks Celtic have a chance, anyone Celtic affiliated who has something remotely negative to say about Man Utd should turn their phones off and refuse to speak to anyone related to the media.
The more people i see write us off the better, hopefully the players are reading all of it, and becoming more convinced they have already won the game before it starts, then lets hit them right from the off.
If Strachans teams are as fit as he says they should be, lets go for it, not give them a second, put the frighteners up them from the off, it will disjoint them, unsettle them and we need to be clinical in exploiting any forced and unforced errors that come our way
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Paul - like you I don´t expect any points from the Man Utd. games. Having seen them play three times this season I think they are a far better team than they have been for 3-4 years and their confidence is sky high.
A narrow defeat on wed. is as much as I dare to hope for and a morale bosting draw in the return leg would be a major bonus. Anything more than that would truly be an incredible achievement.
I don´t think this is being pessimistic, it is being realistic. We are not in Man Utd.´s class (or Arsenal´s or Chelseas) and that is a fact. The Seville team may well have won a game like this through their indomnitable spirit and fantastic attacking options (as well as the MON factor) but time has moved on and we are some way adrift of that standard at present. To argue otherwise is an act of blind faith - something that plenty contributors have on here (and I sadly do not).
Some on here are also criticising the ex-Man Utd. stars for "spouting rubish" - what exactly would you expect them to say? Crerard is spot on when he says he doubts if there is one Celtic player that would get a starting place in the Man Utd. XI. I don´t see that as a contentious statement, it is a valid and probably accurate points of view. Likewise, I doubt if Barcelona, Real Madrid or AC Milan would take any of our players into their teams - so what? Teams with poorer calibre players regularly cause upsets through a combination of "punching above their weight" (MON´s team), luck, tactical brilliance and the right attitude.
We have a chance, and that is what makes it such a brilliant game.
Hail, Hail from Denia
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Paul
Let's hope we are not the only ones out of our depth on Wednesday. The referee is Mr Lubos Michel again. The same bloke who was out of his depth in Seville I believe.
SB
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Paul,
I am not one to contradict, normally, nor am I one to say anything negative anout Magic.
However, as the saying goes "there are lies, there are damn lies and there are statistics".
Yes, has has scored 3 in 6, but to look at it another way, he has in fact scored 1 in his last 5.
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well said Paddy
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Tactical suggestion Big Mick to Rooney in his ear after 5 mins, your Colleen still seeing Gray then?. Take the punch and see the red card through a hazy mist. Big Mick will recover after 10 mins or so :}
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ternar
ludicrous statement!
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denia bhoy -
even bill mcneil says that the lisbon lions were not the best individualy. none of them would have got into the inter side they faced...even jinky. FACT
But that was the biggest hammering of 2-1 i have ever whitnessed
Real have a great team of individuals. they have wone sweet F A for the last few seasons.
Man u blamed being dumped out of europe last season on not having a big enough squad.....
and added 1 single player Carrick, who is incidently out of the match.
They are a top side
but definately beatable!
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I'm going for a goal each from VoH and Miller. As for how many against, who knows..? At least a point for the Bhoys. Heart speaking over head again but what the hell - Mon the Hoops!
LGS
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al obundy,
I bow to your FAR better tactical suggestion sir.
:-)
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I think that naka should play against ManUtd. His one pass could bring us a goal. And I'm still think that he's waiting for the big games, like this one, and doesn't want to play with average SPL teams. He will shine at Old Trafford. If rooney plays I would like to see gravesen or lennon next to him every second to provoke him. I'm looking for a red card for rooney there.
Best wishes to Bhoys!
Hail! Hail!
Pole
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al obundy
BRILLIANT, you should be a manager ;o)))
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Al Obundy @ 2.46………………………………..
Cheers M8,……………….
the checks in the post………………
SNO………………………..
2 put on a show……………………….
At old traffordOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FromBigJeoOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OK I will get me cotOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Bigjoewhohasgot2gOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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This is what it is all about.
Forget being rational. We are gonny murder them. Allow yourself to believe that. We are gonny invade Manchester, show them what the Greatest Fans In the World are all about. Out sing, out dance and out shine anything they have got to offer. At Old Trafford the reds will be left wondering what hit them. First a wall of noise, then a mighty Dane followed by the flying Dutchman. They will be stunned and confused as Miller pulls them all roads. Half time will see Siwalex hastily regrouping to adopt a damage limitation exercise in the second half, so dont be too dissapointed if we only add 1 more goal to the three from the first half. Manchester doesnt know what is gony hit them.
Unleash hell Celtic!
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----------- Free The Gallowgate Ghonk ----------
The ghonk gentlemen ?
Going........going........ghonk.
Where are the aulder hauns than me who can identighonk the Green Ghonk of Lisboa ?
I'm not going away you know.
WishyGhonkbhoy
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Personally, I'd tell Gravesen to stay as far away from Rooney as possible. Almost a guaranteed double sending-off. Let Lenny or (as al obundy suggested) big Mick get him.
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http://sport.scotsman.com/football_european.cfm?id=1336952006
Celtic Soccer Crew ... been supporting Celtic for over 40 years and I have NEVER EVER HEARD of them ???
Am I sheltered ?
Have I been Lucky ?
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Agree with Lovejoy re Ternars statement. The boy could open a tin of beans with either foot.
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Mcgeady has been our best player so far this year.
Why slate him Ternars?
if you are good enough you are old enough.
This is one bhoy that could go on to be an absolute legeng (along with Maloney, Big Mick and Wilson)
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Paul,
It's a lovely day here in Salford, more like summer really. That's by the bye, of course. BlantyreKev was asking for some info as regards Manchester. Sorry haven't mastered the skill of putting maps or illustrations on the web but, if you're after entertainment to whet your whistle before the game and are coming down by train then the surrounds of Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester's George Square)has plenty to offer. If it's culture you're after, head for the Salford Quays (where a lot of Man U fans park for the game0 where the Lowry Centre and the Imperial War Museum North (don't be put off by the title: nowhere could be more anti-war)are places well worth visiting.
Personally, (and auld hauns won't be surprised) I tend towards those dreading Wednesday evening. I tend to concur with Paddy Crerand's assessment and hope to God he's got it totally wrong. By the way, while I can't stand Macari, Paddy Crerand was a Celtic great, who never wanted to leave Parkhead but was forced out.
The problem is, as Martin O'Neill was saying the other day, we play in the SPL. If we were in the EPL or something similiar we would soon be assuming our real place in the football world: Numero Uno.
Oh for a victory on Wednesday. It would be even better than Anfield and that was wonderful.
I would have Jarosik, if fit, and possibly Sno, too. I fear what the likes of Giggs and Rooney will do to our defense and, especially Lennon and McManus.
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The starting XI is likely to come from the following:
AB+
Marko
Caldavaro
Mick
Naylsie
the Skipper
TG
Naka
JJ
Aidinho
Majic
JVH
Dusty.
How many are'Celtic class'.
Good question.
What is Celtic class?
We have 1 point away from home in the CL.The game is this Wednesday;we'll have to go with what we've got.Go being the right word-play Dusty rather than Majic,as he will harry the MU back 4 and midfield.Play Aidinho-it's a chance to show what he can do on the big stage.
Swarm all over them like greenandwhite wasps.
O.K.,the players may not have'Celtic class'but there's no reason why they can't play with bags of Celtic fire.
It's not the size of the dog in the fight..
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I agree with TTTT and Jockbhoy. This should be a game made for Naka and indeed all these players who tell us on signing that they came to play on the 'big stage'. Time to put up amigos!
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Paul,
Just to add: when our neighbours from South of the river were down here on CL business, all the pubs bar 1 closed. As far as I know, no one has even suggested anything similiar for our visit. It seems we only get tagged with them in Scotland.
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we should be used to being written off by the media.
In scotland we will never be as good as the mighty gers....(cough spit)
and when have we ever played an english club in proper competition and ever been veiwed as favorites?
Its never stopped us before.
BRING IT ON!!
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Weeron, give me until Wednesday for my conviction to return.
VargasShampoo, agree, Maloney would have been a big asset.
TrueTim, it is a big ask for Gordon to pull this one off, though I take your point, he will been planning for this for weeks now.
St-Gris, careful.
Kojo, Fargo and Collie don’t know how lucky they are. You tell them to enjoy themselves in the usual manner.
Terner 2:41, Ha! Not biting.
Paddy 2:42, I love your optimism, something I am often accused off having myself. I have no point of reference to share your view with this one.
I have still not recovered from being a man up against a poor Anderlecht team, and Dontask about Donetsk.
Seanbhoy, 2:55, thanks for that news about Luboss Michel, I had not heard, and am not pleased.
The man is hopelessly out of his depth on short-cut grass.
Computergeeljohn, 2:57, there goes Maciej’s run of bad form.
Name me a footballer who does not have one. I am old enough to remember Jimmy Johnstone have the odd bad period as well.
Parkheadcomesalford, let’s hope the natives are avoiding you on Thursday.
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anyone know what strip we'll be wearing i have to say the hoops have to get the shout, especialy for lads like lennon, wilson, mcmanus
thier chests will already be puffed out with pride if its the famous hoops
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Paul is going all poetic on us.
'Don't ask about Donetsk'
Ten out of ten.
They should bring out a DVD — I'd buy it for the title alone.
Let's hope you have plenty to be poetic about from Wednesday night on.
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Paul,
"Dontask about Donetsk!!"
MMMMMM!MMMMMMMMM! MMMMMMM!
Pureee Buttah!.... Muckahhhhhhhh!
Kiddo...... you are okayoH!!
Manchester United 0 Celtic 120
Hail! Hail!
Kojo.
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I find myself facing the prospect of Wednesday's game, with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation!
I feel that WGS has some big decisions too make, but I suppose that is what he gets paid for!
I hope that if we do get gubbed on Wednesday, then the up-till-now-pretty-quiet doomsayers, will not come out saying "I told you so".
If that scenario does play out, (getting gubbed), then it will be time for everyone to get behind the team and manager!
Leave any post-mortem till the CL gruop stages have finished!
For what it is worth, I feel that if we get anything from the two ManU games, will be a very welcome and unexpected bonus!!
C'MON THE HOOPS!!
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Paul
The Celtic Undergrounds' "Start the Week", is claiming that Seanaldinho will sign a five year deal, which will be announced within the next couple of weeks.
Any info??
They also mention something about a well kent website type chappie, as having his day in court soon!!
I wonder who that could be, hmmmm!!??
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I'm sure I've posted this before.
In the old days, when the only footage you could see of many, many games came from the Celtic Film Unit, supporters' clubs used to put special events on and show matches.
Bobby Lennox came to introduce one of these and said to the assembled throng: "Every time a Celtic team goes out onto the park, I expect it to win."
Me too wee man. It's the Glasgow Celtic way. Optimism.
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Ghordon's first decision for Wednesday night...
Who is to be the wind up merchant on Shrek Rooney? Odds on Rooney lamping Lennon or Graveson?
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Stevie S @ 2.46
a wee "tactical" suggestion....
if Rooney is playing "in the hole" stick Lenny on him as a man-marker.
Yes? No?
Just what I was thinking. I also believe that Lenny's 'nuisance value' could work well too. If that boy Rooney gets frustrated enough, he tends to do silly things. Referee-wise, he's already collecting a bad name in Europe, so it might work well for us.
Must admit too, that when all's said and done, Man U are still a good team and any points collected against them in this group will be a bonus.
Now for the controversial bit, because I know how he is revered... Because of that then, any small chance we get, we need to make it count. McGeady can't afford to be wasting balls up front. I counted at least twice on Saturday, chances when he should have released it when other players were free.
I don't think we can afford NOT to play him, (Double Negative? Aye, Right!) since his overall game has improved dramatically, but he needs to know that he WILL definitely be hooked if he wastes any more chances. Especially now that Maloney is coming back to fitness, and Riordan is waiting in the wings.
Naka will come good, it's Europe after all, not Kick&Rush, 10 men behind the ball SPL. That's the kind of player who CAN open up defences.
I'd still go 4-4-2 though. Miller & JVOH up front. McGeady, Graveson, Lennon, Naka in the middle, the usual back four & 'keeper.
My head says defeat, my heart says win, so I'll go for a happy medium... 1-1 draw (which I'll be more than happy with)
Fellow band-member is a Man U season ticket holder and is going to the game, so it'll be a long journey up to gig in Peterborough on Friday if we don't get a result.
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Parkheadcumsalford
"It seems we only get tagged with them in Scotland."
Too true - outside Scotland Celtic are loved and welcomed worldwide. But in this sad little country we are the team to hate. I wonder why.
In last years CL Rangers were playing in a group match when I was coming out of the Student Union to catch the train. A Rangers fan was walking in front of me and the ticket guy asked him the score. The Rangers fan told him and asked if he supported Rangers. The ticket guy replied:
"I don't really follow football, I just hate Celtic."
It's just typical of our sad little country and sums up our pathetic society.
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Parkheadcumsalford
"It seems we only get tagged with them in Scotland."
Too true - outside Scotland Celtic are loved and welcomed worldwide. But in this sad little country we are the team to hate. I wonder why.
In last years CL Rangers were playing in a group match when I was coming out of the Student Union to catch the train. A Rangers fan was walking in front of me and the ticket guy asked him the score. The Rangers fan told him and asked if he supported Rangers. The ticket guy replied:
"I don't really follow football, I just hate Celtic."
It's just typical of our sad little country and sums up our pathetic society.
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Celtic soccer crew are apparently legends in their own lunch time. Celtic soccer crew indeed ,it will be casuals next fgs.
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My dear friend Plato,
Hope, is forra Dope!
Hope? No such a woid, bud.....
Win, Win, Win, Win.......!
To say Win, isnae a Sin!
GWAN! SAY IT!
As we ADJURE....over and over...
Always.... OPT for OPTIMISM!!!
Manchester United 0 Celtic 140
Hail! Hail!
Kojo.
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Malone19. I fear that Celtic are not liked in many parts, mainly those clubs who have right wing chappies attached.
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Blantyrekev
This may be useful, the last option looks good!
Piccadilly Gardens
Salford quays
CATB
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Al Obundy
I suppose in England there is a lot of anti-Celtic sentiment. Especially at clubs like Chelsea. Then there is a large group who I think may be jealous at the size of our club.
But across Europe?
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Cities on flame with Rock and Roll,#236.
Peterborough.
Miketw10-are you in Simply Red?`¬)
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Kojo
Welcome back!!
Have you any info on Maloney's new contract??
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WE CANT GO FOR A DRAW
We have a team capable of beating anyone on their day.
Very attack minded players all over the place... apart from the skipper, the goalie, and Mick, we have players that are all capable of springing attacks..... even saw Caldwell drive the full length of the pith and end up in the opposition box on Sat.
SO WHY DEFEND?
Attack is the bet form of defence.
For the first time we have a genuinely young fast and fit team.
I was sick of being too slow to punnish teams on the break in the MON years.
We were the easyest team in the competition to play against. If all the players were fit then we knew who would play and how they would play. We were out smarted by teams that shouldnt have been able to compete with us...
now its our turn...
ATTACK!
3-1 to the bhoys! (a-la the Amsterdam arena!)
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I know we shouldn't bother about who the pposition field. However, there have been indications that Ronaldo is suspended and Carrick is out for Wednesday - anyone confirm this?
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Hopefully Bobo's fit, I would play Caldwell, who had a craker of a game on Saturday, in midfield.
_____________Boruc______________
Wilson___Bobo___McManus___Naylor
____________Caldwell____________
_Naka_______Gravesen_____McGeady
________Miller_______Jan________
I really cant see any alternative to Caldwell in the middle, Lenny hust hasn't the pace at the top level anymore, he freely admits he has adjusted his game to sit back and read it more now which isn't enough in the CL, we cant afford to give Rooney or Scholes any space in the middle, they will punish us bad for it.
