In the early years of our re-emergence as a ‘proper’ football team under Martin O’Neill, Celtic were patronised by the suggestion that they ‘don’t play friendlies’, largely as a result of Martin’s ability to win games against teams from south of the border.
That comment is seldom aired these days, as for many years, Celtic have stretched their muscles in friendlies without worrying too much about the score. Gordon Strachan’s teams would lose the meaningless games with regularity but would largely win the important qualifiers which followed. So much so I’d probably feel uncomfortable watching Celtic apply themselves too much when it didn’t matter.
We will get a good measure of how match fitness needs to improve ahead of Champions League qualifiers in two weeks when we face Ukrainian aide, Sevastopol, tonight. Ukrainian football is one of the most sought-after properties in the game at the moment; the Russians have been making amorous overtures to the entire league, as they hope to build a super-league by joining up with the Ukrainians. I’m sure Celtic officials will have an active interest in the subject ahead of the game.
No injuries, please, you can forget about the score.
Delighted to hear Roy Keane is coming up for the Celtic Charity #19 game for Stiliyan Petrov’s Foundation on 8 September. Stan played with some timeless Celtic heroes (Roy’s 13 games doesn’t give him enough material to qualify for this accolade) in his seven years at the club; my money is on the event selling out (ticket details at bottom of page) as they are confirmed one at a time……
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God bless Fergus McCann.
ASonofDan, Not putting the boot in but just talking about what we are watching. We all realise its only a get fit exercise but you would still be looking for a bit of skill here and there.
mighty tim
Thanks!
My Dear Kojo….
We Can Expect Sevastopol FC To Be Mair Match Fit….
As They Played The Sixth Game Of Their Current League Campaign…. Only Last Weekend….
Noo Ye KNOW….!
Didier Agathe whit a winger
starry
Remember Henrik’s first touch?
I think I say this every year, at this stage it’s all about fitness and getting your touch. Be careful not to judge players in this type of match.
Hh
The BBC One Show is on BBC Two
Good workout for the team.
Opposition are clever and move the ball around swiftly, evidence of their more advanced pre season.
No complaints from me.
Starry
Talking of Didier, the young sub Horeau is from Reunion and was picked at the Didier Agathe academy there.
Come on Celtic, 2nd half starts
Ffs calm doon!
It’s our first pre-season friendly.
It’s a training exercise – not a group match in the CL.
HH!!
Murrays got to win this next one.
Corner Celtic
bsr
Shld be in the bin show!! imo
Balde did much better there.
jude
Murray to win
Unlucky Kelvin off the line
5-5 final set. Is there a fitba game on?!
T4
Hoops on.
160mph from the spayard
Tallybhoy
Took the words right out of my keyboard. :))
Weefra HH
bsr
Hope so!!!
Their no 8 must be Shaun Maloney’s cousin.
Murray’s chance to serve for match.
Weefra
Ta!
Regards to yer mammy!
HH!!
No matter who wins this tennis game, there have been some unbelievable points, murray breaks and will serve for the match
Camera pans to Judy out of malice
excuse my ignorance, but who is Fisher?
Swalex Demands That The Umpire Blows The Final Whistle…..
As Murray Is Ahead…
3 match points!
Fantastic Andy!!!
Sevastopol nearly score from Celtic corner
What a comeback Murray wins 3-2 from 2 sets down!
WWC
Bosman
Paul67 et al
Never hurry a Murray! Well done Andy!
Whooohooo Murray.
Weefra HH
Celtic looking a lot better 2nd half.