A game against Union Berlin, from the second tier of German football, four days before our Champions League qualification campaign gets underway sounds like perfect preparation. Union will be better than any opposition we have or will play since defeat in Turin last month and they will be miles ahead of our Champions League second qualifying round opponents.
Having to play six instead of last season’s four games to qualify for the group stage has cost Celtic ‘lucrative’ preseason friendlies. I am sure those charged with the task of balancing the books at Celtic Park (we always pay our bills) will be less than entertained by this, and for many supporters, if feels important that we face Real Madrid or Inter Milan preseason, but the summer time is all about qualifying for the Champions League. There are five weeks between Celtic’s opening qualifying game and the first leg of the play-off round. This extra preparation time should ensure we are fitter and ready.
Legend has it that competitive football in July inevitably leads to a drop in form late in the season but legends are not always reliable. Last year Basel entered Champions League qualification at the same stage Celtic will next season, and next week they become the first Swiss team to play competitive European football in May ever. Apoel Nicosia entered at the same stage in 2011 and became Cyprus’ first qualifier for the Champions League quarter final last year.
The Champions League final of 2014 will be held in Lisbon, the first time the city has hosted Europe’s top game since………. you know when. There are 1730 miles between Berlin and Lisbon, or 10 months, if you prefer. Preparations are already underway.
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That Lewandowski boy is a bit of a player.
starry plough
20:35 on 30 April, 2013
Only 6 …… Crickey….LOL
Lennybhoy, All
Tickets for away games is something we consistently get wrong
My first gripe is with the SFA , if you are a Hibs Fan, there are 3 tickets available per ST
If you are a Celtic fan , there is less than half a ticket per ST holder.
How many other industries turn away their regular customers when a big event comes around ? Very few, as they would quickly be facing the L word.
Celtic need to show more spine in their dealings with SFA , and ensure our fans don’t get the raw deal they currently do – how about withdrawing players from Scotland games, or refusing to sell tickets.
My second gripe is with executive members. I have no problem with the guys who are there long term, or those who trade up, or even trade down to a regular seat.
But, as a ST holder for 24 years, I do object to some flash git / glory hunter who has executive tickets for a couple of years & gets access to all away matches. Simple economics shows that my £600 ST at today’s rates for 24 years, is a whole lot more than 2 years executive.
Rant over :)
If Xavi Alonso’s name is pronounced Jabby…….how should our friend smashingmilkbottles name be pronounced? His name is Xovi Nickas
Che
Its bollox
If you got awarded a goal for hitting the bar how many times would they do it?
I wish I had a ticket so that I could give it away, I went to both semi games last year but not this time, I won’t be back.
I won’t be feeding the corrupt sfa another penny.
I hope this is not a ruse by the club, to start a points system next season,when the bars etc could be open ,to be more eligible for Final tickets.Surely these days it is very easy to see who is taking tickets from the club.
Che,
I know Paul the Tim really well ,
what a bhoy , i am sure he will get a ticket, wee Franny or NFL will look after him, if not he can have mine,
or i will give him a liftover,,
Happy Celticing
dessybhoy 20:38:
I was fortunate to get one through the Club, through my own Brownie points. As I said I don’t have a God given right but when I know of people who don’t have as many Brownie points as me, it sickens me.
midfield maestro 20:40 :
Got it mate and replied.
minx1888 20:42:
I share your Bhoys pain, I am older, bigger and uglier than your Bhoys, the disappointment I feel is no more greater than theirs.
….PFayr 20:42:
A law unto to themselves, I fully intend taking the matter to the Director with responsibility for Ticket sales.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
dessybhoy
Bit of foresight got me my ticket, when UEFA released tickets for the final, prior to the quarter finals… just had a feeling. Always have that feeling though, was the only time I acted on it…. my wee mate was working in Madrid at the time, phoned and asked ye want one, and the rest is, if ye know yer history…
Sunni
You must have arms like Garth if your gonny lift PTT!
Your right he will get sorted, but it highlights that there’s something far wrong with the process
Why are Hibs even getting 50% of the tickets, their average home attendance is about 28 and two dugs fae Leith..
Still s very good game. If RM score one, they might still pull it off.
More cowardly refereeing from Webb
What a save, world class..
Real losing the plot slightly…..what a save
midfield maestro 20:50:
Cheers again mate.
Clashcitybhoy 20:56:
That’s two us that have had a rant tonight. On the bright side…our £600 ST is only £509 next season.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Reports of German towels on the Wembley seats already……
Houl yer wheest
Catching up.
I had no access to home mail on Monday and tried
to log on official website. Used old email address and got same as you below
Tried new email (didnt think I had updated Celtic) and got option of ticket.
: > )
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Houl yer wheest
17:55 on 30 April, 2013
I received a letter from Celtic
Weare pleased to offer you one ticket for this match……..
When I attempt to purchase online I get the following
WE’RE SORRY!
Unfortunately, this time you don’t have the correct privileges on your account to purchase tickets for this match. Why not return to ticket home and try another match?
Unbelievable this is still 0-0.
If Dortmund score first Madrid won’t finish with eleven men
Modric totally overrated
Vmhan
20:58 on
30 April, 2013
I wish I had a ticket so that I could give it away, I went to both semi games last year but not this time, I won’t be back.
I won’t be feeding the corrupt sfa another penny.
Well said pal……if only some on here had
your moral fibre…….if you do come across
one I’ll take it……I’ve got the moral’s of a
alley cat.
That Reus has some motor on him
Dortmund are very determined / focussed / professional…..
Watching game with subtitles as in work,Dortmund just had a sniff of madrids coal ;-))
Dortmund should be subbing guys who are on a yellow and may miss the final IMO
All ST holders of both teams should be accommodated at the cup final where ever possible
Madrid missing Raul
….and Graveson…
SUNNI CAMLACHIE
20:58 on
30 April, 2013
Che,
I know Paul the Tim really well ,
what a bhoy , i am sure he will get a ticket, wee Franny or NFL will look after him, if not he can have mine,
or i will give him a liftover,,
Happy Celticing
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Wee Franny better be making sure the members of his own bus are sorted first or he’ll be getting his Sandy Shaw’s booted ;-)
I have been a season ticket for 16 years. In that time I have been on the away ticket scheme.
I have regularly attended home league matches, but have seldom been offered away tickets- the odd semi or final. Only one game at the death star.
This season a combination of family and work circumstances has meant my attendance has fallen away.
I haven’t been to any cup games.
Imagine my surprise when I was offered a ticket for the final. I wonder if Celtic regard me as a ” wavering” season ticket holder and have identified me as worth enticing back with a cup final ticket?
….and Puskas….
Vmhan 20:58:
Good day on Sunday?
….PFayr 21:12:
Would not disagree with that.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Italiabhoy
Celtic have ‘offered’ tickets for away games for several seasons.
….and Laurie Cunningham…
That should be ‘haven’t’……