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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Having a party in the qualifying stages
Kenny Shiels voted for the Mullet as MOTY ,no surprise there.
Kilbowie Kelt. If we truly believe in free speech no matter how distastful we find others points of view they are entitled to voice it. If we for what ever reason say that they cant voice there opinion we have no free speech. There are many in our Country who wouldnt allow us our say if they could get away with it but I believe we should at all times challenge these individuals and let free speech shout loud and proud and for me that includes Kojo. H.H.
Shiels-Celtic have major influence with the Judicial Panel ……whit!
Twitter.
I received an email from TRFCL (Company No SC425159) about a friendly with MUFC. When I search the co number the were incorporated in 2012.
My Dear Kojo….
Much As It Distresses Me Tae Do So…..
A Hiv Tae Disagree Wi’ Yer Proposition….
Tae Replace Joe Ledley…..Wi Rocky Rogic
In A Four Man Midfield…..
No…..My Disorientated Guru….
Ah’d Hiv Rocky ….INSIDE …Joe Deadly…
If We Wurnae Playin’ Commons…..
With Victor + Kayal/Another….
Filling The Ither Twa Midi Positions….
~~~~~~~~~~
Jings..! Crivvens..! Canamalar’s Camel..!
Ah See The Usual PantyWaisters ….
Are Objectin’ Tae Yer Penal Proposals…
RIght Wing…!!!!! They Squeal….!??
Sounds Tae Me….Mair Like They’re Givin’ The ThumbsDoon…….
Tae Saudi-Style Sharia….?
But It Jist Goes Tae Show……..
That There’s No Pleasin’ …Some Folk…
EnaSharples..HizLeft’TheStreet’CSC…
Whit we should be discussin’..instead of this fussin’…
Is..
Why did we pick. a Second Division German Team… fur oor.. Lone??
Pre-Season Friendly
Kojo..
Who now has now decided Bow tae the commands o ‘ the Thought Police,oan here.
And .. Comply, Docilely… wi’ their Dictates..
Remember.. It’s….Serenity, Serentiy.. Serenity… from noo oan..oan here.
( Ah Hope!)
Still, Laughin;
Still..Laughin’.. though
Shiels talks some amount of guff,The Riddler.Even Proddy Forsyth is talking up NL to shut him up.
Joe Filippis Haircut…
If we truly believe in free speech no matter how distastful we find others points of view they are entitled to voice it. If we for what ever reason say that they cant voice there opinion we have no free speech. There are many in our Country who wouldnt allow us our say if they could get away with it but I believe we should at all times challenge these individuals and let free speech shout loud and proud and for me that includes Kojo. H.H.
I don’t know whether or not you’re referring to me here, but at no point did I suggest that Kojo wasn’t entitled to hold views, or indeed express them.
What I did say was that his views disgust me and I’m ashamed he supports the same team as me. I stand by that 100%.
Further, the “freedom to expression” argument. It only stacks up if you respect others right to the same freedoms – ie, would you argue the same point if Kojo was arguing for the legal age of consent to be reduced to 6 years old? I’m not for one second aruguing pro-censorship, but there are countless complicating factors, such as views and actions that would impinge on the freedoms of others – for example, the families of the Birmingham bombers being allowed into a room to murder the Birmingham 6. Are we defined by our humanity or our depravity?
/p
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Singing Detective..
Pal…
Ah hope that You are Right…and Ah am Wrang.
And…Joe.. Keeps his Place.. and
Continues tae Dae… whit awe his Legion of Supporters..
say he diz.
Although, whatevah THAT is ..that he Diz.. Continues tae Escape My Observation..
But… Ah am a reasonable ,fellow..
So.. Let Joe Dae whit he Diz Dae…
And Keep him in the Team
Why should Ah hiv the Audacity tae Gie Ma opinion of Whit Ah think..
He Disnae Dae?
Right..
That’s that settled…
Let’s Keep Joe..
Kojo
Yer pal. who likes ye bettah than Ten Duck Eggs… fur Breakfast.
Still, Laughin’
Once upon a time Kenny Shiels was an amusing sideshow. Now he’s just an utter embarrassment who no one pays attention anymore.
Cherish that League Cup win Kenny. It won’t ever get any better for you.
Ntassoolla @ 18:09
Let me get this right.
Kojo’s implication that folk would be less “against” him if they met him, is distasteful to you.
A poor and transparent attempt to make up for your
JOE FILIPPIS HAIRCUT
Personally I am not in favour of extreme political views-of either hue.
Particularly those which promote man’s inhumanity to man.
I am however generally very tolerant of opinions other than my own-and I’m not sure KOJO could say that.
Gotta Saddle-Up The Palomino..
An’ Head Oot Fae Ma Sasparilla…
I got my ticket offers today and was told there was only seats starting at J (sounds good but it’s Hampden) in the Celtic end ten back from the running track so terrible views. He did say there would be additional tickets released tomorrow. Here’s hoping. HH.
Joe
There are many in our Country who wouldnt allow us our say if they could get away with it but I believe we should at all times challenge these individuals and let free speech shout loud and proud and for me that includes Kojo.
Does this include huns singing BJK?
Re the mullet
Tell me Stuart how did you get on in your Champions League qualifier at the start of this season
” Lost 0-5 on aggregate to Panathinaikos ”
Wow
However you did have a second chance at the Europe League qualifiers. How did you get on ?
” Lost 0-3 on aggregate to Levante ”
Wow
So out of two euro competitions by 30 august. Bigger wow. Screwed Scotland’s co-efficient also
Moving on how did you fare in the league cup this season ?
” Lost 0-2 away to rangers ”
Hey imagine an s.p.l. club losing to a div. 3 club. Wow
Never mind how did you fare in the Scottish cup ?
” lost 2-3 to Aberdeen after a draw
So you were out of four cup competitions in one season by 11 December
Wow that must be a record for any club. Even when you failed to score in three of them
So Stuart one final question , how come you are in the running for manager of the year
” Beat them tims twice the season at our place”
Nuff said
Gotta Run, Hon..
Seeya..
Kojo
Still..Laughin’
Ntassoolla @ 18:09
Let me get this right.
Kojo’s implication that folk would be less “against” him if they met him, is distasteful to you.
A poor and transparent attempt to make up for your slurs on SFTB, which you tried to continue on Saturday morning. You would think you were handed the chance on a plate by Kojo, but only a certain mentality would expect it to work.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/apr/30/jobseekers-bogus-psychometric-tests-unemployed
This Con/dem government sinks even lower in its treatment to the most vulnerable in our society
bmcd48-perfectly stated.
Remember when kenny shiels claimed his player on a 2 match suspension, had served the first match suspension because the sending off came in the 2nd minute, and the game lasted 93 minutes?
‘Nuff said.
p8ddy. Fella I was not getting at you as you are entitled to your point of view, but it was suggested Kojo take his point of view to I believe to a Rangers forum I draw the line with that.We cannot surely believe a person should not be a Celtic supporter because of there political views and they should banish themselves to a Rangers forum. H.H.
BMCUWs
For a man who has such a wonderful way with words,
how the eff do you struggle with train timetables?
It’s very difficult to text sharp debating points from a poor phone on a dodgy roaming service. As BMCUW knows- I’m abroad at the moment.
Or should I just say, bloody iphone like the rest of you…
Come on you Bhoys in Green. Go onto the Away End twitter site @awayend and vote for our Celtic players. We are lagging behind but a late surge could take our players to the top.
That should be @Theawayend
yorkbhoy. The Rangers fans are entitled to choose the songs they sing without my input and I may not like what they choose but as long as it is not illegal I have to accept there right to choose.H.H.
Fortunes Favour Mibbes @18:43 twists “Ntassoolla, Let me get this right… ”
Poor rhetoric FFM. Just quote me verbatim and deal with what I did say.
How will your next distortion start? “So, in other words, what you’re saying is .. ”
SFTB has nothing to do with this, unless he’s appointed you as his proxy. You certainly have his style.
CHE 1854
Got me,you brighter!
What happened to the wee nod to tolerance in the Celtic song
“We don’t care what the animals say”
LIONROARS67
My Mum should be put in charge of their back to work scheme.
She’s had me hard at it all day,in return for food and board.
Some scran,mind…
Re Kojo;
He thrives on controversy, and his name in print ;
Just scroll on by.
hmmm… Lisbon, that would be nice.
Sevco share price making a comeback. It went up half a pence today.
My opinion . I hope never to witness them again. Missing them like an ingrown toenail.
Good evening friends
Good evening Timland
Reading back, much talk of Joe Ledley……you no
whit never mind.
Real Madrid 10/3 tae qualify……fill yer boot’s.
Evening weatherman.