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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FAQ
Is the game on the Telly?
What time is the KO?
Any sausages?
Anybody know where I can see the game in Tipperary?
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Very Ironic that 99% of Peeps Say Celtic FC are Gambling Not getting a Striker in..
Then Lenny Gambles with Two New Defenders..
Summa
bournesouprecipe
You forgot the Twin Strikers…
EDDIEINKIRKMICHAEL
A touching eulogy from a humble man who knows where he came from.
Grateful thanks.
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Bernie Slaven..
My hero, my Da.
As a kid I was brought up in Castlemilk, a huge council estate, about ten minutes drive from the city of Glasgow. As an only child I lived with my Mother and Father in one of the many high rise tenement buildings.
It was in Castlemilk that I took my first steps on the way to a professional football career. I remember my Da trying to encourage me to play football, probably when I was as young as four or five, kicking the ball up and down the hallway in the tenement.
From then on football was all I was interested in, my Da tried to encourage me to stick in at my homework, there is no doubting that school was important, but deep down he wanted me to play football, almost as much as I did.But neither of us were alone, half the boys in Glasgow dreamed of one day becoming a professional footballer.
As part of my football education, he took me on a regular basis to Celtic Park, to watch players like, Jimmy Johnstone,Lennox, McNeil, Dalglish and his boyhood hero Bobby Murdoch.Those were terrific days and memories.
One of my greatest memories watching Celtic, was when my Da took me to see The Hoops take on the great Leeds United in the European Cup semi final, second leg at Hamden Park, 140,000 people witnessed the game that night and I was one of them. Not only was I excited by the occasion, but I was on a promise, my Da had told me that if Celtic beat Leeds he would take me to Millan for the final against Feyenoord at the San Siro. Unfortunately Celtic lost 2-1, but what an experience for an eleven year old.
Like most Da’s he was my biggest critic, in fact I nicknamed him Jock Stein, after Celtic’s great manager.
Every week he would tell me what I was doing right and more likely what I was doing wrong. At times I was thinking that I couldn’t do anything right, and would hit back at him ” You think your Jock Stein. ” To be fair he had a look of big Jock, with his cubby features and dark wavy hair, but that’s where the similarities ended.
The biggest lesson he taught me was to use the inside of my foot. If you throw a ball at most youngsters, they will automatically hit the ball with the top of their foot, as using the inside is uncomfortable.
As the years progressed and the goals were flying in the majority were from the inside of my foot, I used to caress and stroke the ball as apposed to blasting it, that technique was down to my old man.
I arrived in England in 84/85 season, I had gone from part time football to full time, trebled my wages and signed a three year contract. But within two weeks I was on the phone to my Da saying that I wasn’t enjoying it, I was home sick and that I was returning home.
His reply as he balled down the phone was ” You won’t be getting back in here, give yourself time to settle and be a man for once I your life.” Then he banged the phone down.
Needless to say I didn’t return to Glasgow.Without my Da’s persuasion, influence and guidance, I would have packed my bags and headed back north, and no doubt would have been signing on the dole.
My 380 odd appearances and 147 goals for Middlesbrough would have only been a dream.
Away from the football my Da was the perfect role model,he didn’t drink, smoke, gamble or abuse people, thankfully I have inherited those traits.
Sadly on Sunday 18th August 2013, Hugh Slaven passed away, peacefully in his sleep after a two year battle with illness, aged 79.
He was everything to me, he was blessed with charm and charisma, he was charitable, kind and caring.
He was my best friend, my idol, hero, advisor, psychologist, coach, manager, but most of all he was my Da. Rest in peace.
Summa
Lay off Efe ghuys.
Anyway the big guy to come on as sub and score.
Then a few sommersaults
Love the banter on here this fine day a real positive air of expectation.
A strong side out, right out of the MON school of football.
C’mon the Hoops
Celtic to win
I think Lennie is taking a big chance playing Virgil the bhoy is class but lacks game time if big Mulgrew plays just in front of the centre backs that would give them some protection. We have a decent bench though if needed. H.H.
new article posted.
Marti Sandino Supports Wee Oscar
I could not agree more ~ which is why I unashamedly c&p’d from
http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=4452
great photo there too
HH
Summa,
I think you should ease up on the gambling talk
Ian black might be lurking
Insensitive csc
Bournesouprecipe,
Re: Where to see the game in Tipp.
Anywhere with a telly. TV3 Ireland has it live.
Pleased Kayal is not starting. He does not have the composure necessary for a game like this. Big gamble to play 2 centre backs who are new to the club and who have never played together(?). Also would not have had Forrest in there from the start. This is going to be a defensive game and he is not that type of player. He would be much more effective off the bench.
So, all in all, not too happy with the line-up. All that will be forgotten when the Bhoys take to the field. Now – off to find a way to watch.
Would take 1-1.
Some uncharitable comments about Efe today.
Some should remember he has travelled thousands of miles on some occassions to and from international duty and still goes out on the park and gives his all.
He has weaknesses which he can work on but he is a Celtic player and will always get my backing when wearing the hoops.
Apologies if already posted.
Bit of fun at the end of the Neil Lennon media interview in Astana today.
The Karagandy coach has promised to give up smoking if his team reach the group stages.
He’s been a smoker for 35 years.
“Mr Lennon what would you give up if your team qualifies for the Group Stage?”
“Well I don’t smoke..so..well.. I’d like to say I’d give up alcohol but I don’t think that’d happen…..especially in Glasgow.”
Laughter and NFL finishes up with a huge smile on his face.
Let’s make sure their coach is still puffing away after the tie is over.
COYBIG.
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Kojo
15:16 on
20 August, 2013
Sammi, is Wasted in the Role of the Lonely Linwood Striker.
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Yea..That is Why he is the Only Player in Celtic’s 125 Year History to Score in 5 European away games in a Row..in that Position..
Ps..Do Say Melted Cheese on Toast..;-)
Summa
Auld nerves kicking in. COYBIG
Eddieinkirkmichael
Tears in my eyes. Thanks for posting that about Bernie’s Da. I mentioned my own Da on here a cole of times last night. He died at the same age as Bernie’s Da. I still miss him.
Summa 15.22
Post of the day, Hit the nail right on the head, good man,
lilys
Summa of Sammi
Touche..
Howevahhhh
Wiz Sammi playing the role of the Lonely Linwood Striker..
as the Wan Man up.. all Alone??
When He scored those.. Five Goals?
Ah hope you are right ..and Ah am wrong.
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
WGS and Big Sutton in the studio on itv4. Delighted.
Nae Kayal……Dae me.