Do you remember who we played this round last season, Helsinki or Helsingborg? The ones you win often blend into the background noise. Not so in 2007. The defeat of Spartak Moscow on penalty kicks will live long in the memory.
The last Champions League qualifying round reversal was THAT game eight years ago. Gordon Strachan was sill unpacking his white tee shirts when the team collapsed in Bratislava. A historic recovery was on the cards a week later when Celtic took a 4-0 lead with 20 minutes remaining but it wasn’t to be.
Before that MTK Budapest were humbled 0-4 at home by the Sevillians making the return leg a formality, not that the Sevillians were masters at Champions League qualification. Basel knocked them out the previous season on away goals, paving the way for that memorable season in the Uefa Cup.
Which brings us to Ajax. If you are my age, winning 1-3 in the Ajax Arena was something of a landmark in your life. We were back at the top table. We were also pretty shocked at that fact.
It was Helsingborg in the final qualifying round last season. Let’s hope Shakhter Karaganda fade from memory quickly as an inconsequential stop along the way.
Get tore into them, Celtic.
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All moored up in Morira, and looking for a boozer to show the game.
Someone MUST know a bar in Morira, Spain showing the hoops
BigJoeNEEDS2know
BSR
He’s still looking for the match ball on the beach ….he kicked it that far in front himself
Celtic_First
13:40 on
20 August, 2013
Catman supports Wee Oscar
13:31
Can we have that in metric?
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No….. :-)
Morrissey the 23rd
13:23 on 20 August, 2013
There is a police helicopter right outside my window. REALLY close. There is a cop at the side looking out with what looks like a gun. Exciting stuff.
Any black in your house?
HH
gsu
Patrick27
I would go for your first choice, with Virgil starting and Charlie at left back with Emilio on bench. It is, however, Lenny’s shout.
big, big week for Scottish football
http://www.airdriefc.com/news/2013/08/signings.html
Bada
I’m stuck in work and checke dit out earlier on an episode of minder – its great
Probably going to cost me a fortune as using 3G but needs must !!
Getting ready for the game. 9 am here. Swim then a bit of sunbathing for the next hour and half them onto the rum and cokes.
Hoping for a good performance and result.
Cmon the hoops!
HH
BarbadosCSC
Big joe
There is the virus’s shamrock bar. Might be a decent bet
Virus??
IRISH shamrock. Fnnnn I pad
Get facts right, please. 20 mins to go and 4-0?
http://www.celticfc.net/matchstats.php?fid=5310&date=2005-08-02
Big joe
Description : The Shamrock is Moraira’s official Irish bar. We are located on the road connecting Moraira and Calpe, and offer a relaxed and autenthic Irish experience, which of course includes Ireland’s native beers, such as Guinness and Murphy’s. We have a big terrace and a large TV for the sports fans, and our bar is available for a wide range of occasions. We are a great venue for birthday parties, stag and hen nights, and society meetings. We are also open in the mornings if you would like to pop in for a coffee. For more information about where to find us, live music and other events, and about the town of Moraira itself, click either the links below or the menu to the left. We now also serve paellas, pizzas and basket meals!
Remember:
The Gandy Dancers … Bate … Bate.
This wiz no sma’ Feat
Fur..
FcBate,Borisov… has a Few Big Name Scalps Hingin’ in it’s Tepee.
Bayern, being the Maist Prominent.
FcBate,hiv bin Seven Times in a Row.. Champions….. of thur League ,in Belarus..
and That’s..
In the LAST SEVEN YEARS!
But..
Nonetheless..
In this Year’s Euro League , Prelims…
The Gandy Dancers, Bate..well… Bate.!
( yes, they did that..ed)
Baith .. Home and Away.. Wan Goal Tae Zero, on baith occasions.
Yep.. we ur in fur a real.. DOOZY of a Game.
Kojo
Still Laughin’, though.
Lookin’ forward, tae a Real Donnybrook.
Fur the Gandydancers ur Big , Big, Big, Big, Big.. Laddies~
Big Joe
Tower Irish Pub
Carrer de les Tosqueres, 3 03724 Moraira, Alicante, Spain
Advertises live games, but was up for sale in June so might not even be there!
Richie
Club not open..8-(
Jist going to pv..
Big Joe, There’s also an Irish Bar across from the Indian Restaurant in the town centre. Name escapes me. The Castle Bar near there may also be a shout, we christened it the Hoops Bar due to number of Celtic fans there.
twists n turns (God bless our little hero Oscar)
14:02 on
20 August, 2013
Big joe
There is the Irish shamrock bar. Might be a decent bet
Cheers bid……………………… phoning it now………
BigONdaaaphone
Will be intrigued to see the line-up, wonder if Neil will start with a tallish XI?
HeightistCSC
Delaneys Dunky
Was contemplating that, but feel Izzy has more pace to offer on counter attacks than Chaz
Schmeichel on Rooney “to travel from Manchester to London and back,then to Swansea,is a lot to ask in 4 days” whit !! These people don’t live in the real world.
Richie #TeamOscar
14:05 on
20 August, 2013
Big Joe
Tower Irish Pub
Carrer de les Tosqueres, 3 03724 Moraira, Alicante, Spain
Advertises live games, but was up for sale in June so might not even be there!
cheers mate……………….on it
goldstar10
14:09 on
20 August, 2013
Big Joe, There’s also an Irish Bar across from the Indian Restaurant in the town centre. Name escapes me. The Castle Bar near there may also be a shout, we christened it the Hoops Bar due to number of Celtic fans there.
cheers…………. just sent a scouting party ahead
Waiting on word back.
Its a crackig we place………….
BigJoegoingGREENopps
I would start with Sammi and Amido to keep their defence occupied and run them ragged as the game progresses, Izzy for me at full back, Charlie is in trouble if they have a speedy winger..
Celts to nick and come home with a clean sheet…
I wonder if MSM celtic fans have to watch games like this behind closed doors ?
Tooting Tim
14.10
Hiya ,Pally.. Long time no Hear.
Sure, Neil . ..WulL.
We must Match ‘Em .. If we Kin..
In every Way.. We Kin.
Height fur Height..
Foul fur Foul?
Well.. Ah widnae go as faur as THAT..
(How aboot, Half-Wey,then?…ed)
Hmmm.. Okay, Half-Wey..but nae Further..
Fur..
Remember oor Motto…
An Eye fur an Eye and a Tooth fur a Tooth
But.. Only if ye Force Us!
( Ur ye sure that’s OOR Motto?…ed)
Na.. Ah’, No sure..
But..
If It ISNAE..
It Damn Welll.. Should Be!!
Nice Chatting
Kojo
Still, Laughin
HH
we might be nervous …but not as nervous as sheep near the stadium..
Baaaa
BlacksheepCSC
Holiday in St lucia – well actually getting married here tonight, however looking for a channel to watch the game on? Any ideas ? I have iPad with me so struggle to stream live
Any advice appreciated
Hail Hail
Anyone know of a good brand sausage for tonights consumption??
The Battered Bunnet
Playing catch up and just noticed your post, I recognise the symptoms so you have my sympathy. I use Mucron and have found it the best cure. They have a high dose of paracetamol so read the dosage advice (unlike me). You’ll most likely need to go to a chemist to get them.
SOLENTDAVE
BESTALUCK wi the game and your wedding.
DontdoitCSC
Nervy nerves. On East Coast train rattling to London. Gets in 3.01. Got to get across to Woolwich to meet Mrs GIB in the Dial Arch pub – she has persuaded them to put it on – in time for KO. *Dick Barton music*
Lets hope if Aberdeen get into Europe next year, they don’t get Shakter Karagandy…..
BT
:-( indeed
Patrick27
You are right about Emilio’s pace. I am just worried about high balls to the back post/left back position
SOLENTDAVE
Available here,
http://iphone.tvcatchup.com/#
If not where you are,ask someone to sign in and use their details.
If I’m not mistaken, Shakhtar means “miners” in russian.
Off to the Sport Bar in Oslo for the game, hope there won’t be much mineshafting and groans galore during the match…
HH from Oslo and Norway CSC
Delaneys Dunky
Understand the concern, but we don’t want to change defence that much, especially with CB positions different, think it’s important to keep full backs the same
HH
…might try to post a picture on twitter during the game
…if we’re not busy digging a hole in the floor…
Best of luck to the team tonight!