We’ve been here several times before. Our first venture into the Champions League play-off round was in 1998 against (then) Croatia Zagreb. Zagreb were clearly the better team but while a 1-0 win in the home leg gave us hope we were outclassed in the return game.
The unforgettable tie against Ajax was next. Celtic’s best away performance in this tournament saw us beat the Dutch champions 1-3 in Amsterdam. Ajax were clearly caught cold and performed infinitely better at Celtic Park, winning 0-1, but Celtic shut up shop to deny them any real chance of progression.
Basel were unknown and un-fancied in 2002 but their movement in central midfield was too much for Celtic, although curiously they only managed to perform for 45 minutes in each game. An away goal defeat blocked our route to the top competition. MTK Budapest were professionally swept aside in 2003.
Who can forget Spartak Moscow? Just as they had done against Ajax, Celtic did the hard work away in the first leg, returning with a 1-1 draw, but incredible dramas unfolded at Celtic Park. Roman Pavluchenko levelled Scott McDonald’s opener but the Russian missed a first half penalty. The game went to extra time and with minutes left a defender punched Scott Brown’s shot off the line. Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink missed with the resulting spot kick setting up a memorable penalty competition.
Vennegoor of Hesselink and Pavluchenko both scored this time as brave efforts from Gary Caldwell, Derek Riordan and Maciej Zurawski, who almost certainly knew he would never kick another ball for Celtic, and a save by Artur Boruc, sent us through. Naka proved that 12 yards is too close a dead ball distance for him.
A favourite Celtic Park memory? You bet.
The adrenaline is pumping already. Bring it on.
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fassreifen
Big Vic is suspended!!!
happy with that team.
Indio
Awe Naw
Aye
BT
I hope I didn’t upset him him I thought he was a good guy!
Happy with the line-up!
HH!!
Thanks Patrick, I’d forgotten
ParkheadcumsalfordwhoisNeilLennonand PaulMcBrideandTrishGodman
18:30 on 21 August, 2012……………..
Thanks for the response.
Aye, despair just about covers it; so disappointing eh!
Regards &Hail Hail
TBM
BT
I saw your wee quip last night as I was going to my graft , be careful now or I might just pop along to the PV one night when I am up visiting in Drumsagard , I will have you know that even at these advanced years I can still drink with the best of them but when I finish my third pint its a taxi home and straight on with the adult pampers!
HH
Kelvin Wilson and Mikael Lustig dropped
Hooper Brown Rogne return
I like seeing the name Chalmers in the Celtic squad list
For instance:
If you were a club who had just sold a player for 6.5M (is it all up front or in installments?) and was currently negotiating to buy player/s would it be good business sense to advertise the fact you have 6.5M (it its an upfront payment) burning a hole in your account or do you attempt a bluff in ongoing negotiations?
Just asking like, ken.
Just asking.
MWD
HT
not at all, he thought you where a good lad, well he was only comparing you to Vogue punter… o))
u going down?
Good evening friends on a fantastically exciting night!
Good looking team, C’mon Celtic…
The team is on the Celtic website. Forrest on the bench.
was = were
MWD
BBC Reporting Scotland ……………….Ryder Cup takes the podium
*on a CL night*
Philbhoy
He may not be away yet,but it is our full intention to sell him,and he wants to go,so we don’t have much choice.
My main point is that we HAVE to sell him to reduce debt.
Well at least that’s what Neil Lennon believes .
My next 2 holiday’s are in Dubai.
Mehico is an option for next year,although NYC is looking favourite.
A67
Mrs O banished to a friends house – check, TV to myself check, Lucky Henrick shirt on – check, , Old campaign scarf around shoulders- check Paddy McC on the bench – check
Come on Celtic Come on Celtic come on Celtic Come on Celtic Come on Celtic Come on Celtic come on Celtic Come on Celtic Come on Celtic Come on Celtic come on Celtic Come on Celtic.
Oh yes and come on Celtic
HH
Tactical suggestion for tonight …
When we have a corner, and we have just the corner taker, they don’t send out any defenders, so set up for a short corner.
The defending team will invariably send out TWO players to cover this, thus creating space in the penalty area. By adding ONE player they use TWO !!
Simples …….
tactics101 csc
Celtic are the side playing in the Hoops
natknow
Tim tim!
Cheers!
HH!!
That’s the team! As strong a side as we could put out!
Get it done Bhoys
Forster; Matthews, Rogne,
Mulgrew, Izaguirre; Commons,
Brown, Kayal, Ledley, Samaras;
Hooper
Andrew67
…you ghuys wi’ the dosh!
That looks like a strong line up to me.
A team capable of putting the Swedes under pressure.
Quietly confident.
Enjoy the game.
I like the team selection.
Fluid front 6 plus 2 full backs, capable of defending well and also attack when appropriate.
Lenny’s done his bit, now it’s up to the bhoys in the hoops.
HH
EC67
TakeoneeachCSC
I think Lustig looked far more comfortable in central defence rather than RB
TMWTL
I didn’t know that.
That sounds more of a balanced risk,but my general point of us not being in as rude financial health as we think remains.
A67
The team I predicted earlier today. Score 1-1.
HH
Bhoys i am off to work in the Netherlands next month on a long stay placement and will be based in Groningen. Anyone know of a CSC or Celtic friendly pub in the Groningrn area?
Will ITV London’s coverage beat STV’s Scottish anti Celtic agenda?
Lustig will come good…
Spotted a few hoops at the Spartak game!
2-1.
5 mins to go.
HH!!
BT
No I was meant to have a gymnastics course ( aye ‘a know!!!) but it was cancelled late this afternoon. I’ve also got the bairns here so it’ll be the couch and popcorn tonight for me :-)
Only concern i have re. team is hooper isn’t that effective playing up front on his own, hooper nursing a dodgy hamstring will be even less effective than he normally be playing in that position. iI’d have one for Sammi up front and an extra midfielder. Still think we’ll win.
What a shame the Rangers face painter can’t play football – would have got paid no bother.
@retroscotland
BSR
STV will find it hard to be anti-Celtic with Chris Sutton and Joe Jordan on the panel.
But sure as eggs are eggs they will try….
starry plough
Agree with that.
Looks much like the team we would have expected – prefer Sami in the lone striker role to Hooper though.
A couple of goals tonight would be excellent