Celtic first faced Milan on a late season tour of North America, drawing 1-1 in Jersey before winning 2-0 in Toronto. The Italians would be more than compensated 10 months later when they recorded a 0-1 win at Celtic Park in the quarter final of the European Cup after a 0-0 draw in the San Siro. Milan would go on to win the Cup that season.
It would be a quarter of a century before the teams met again in the Champions League group stage, 2004. A late Stanislav Varga equaliser was not enough as Milan hit twice in the final moments of the game. The teams drew 0-0 at Celtic Park a few weeks later. Milan contrived to lose a three goal lead in the final to finish runners up to Liverpool that season.
Celtic’s first venture into the Champions League knockout stage was against Milan. Another 0-0 draw at Celtic Park was followed by 90 minutes of stalemate, where some legitimate Celtic penalty claims were denied, at the San Siro before Kaka scored in extra time. This time Milan made no mistake as they again faced Liverpool in the final.
The newly crowned European champions returned to Celtic Park in October 2007 when goals by Stephen McManus (officially credited, although I’m not sure he touched the ball) and Scott McDonald were enough for Celtic to overcome a soft penalty awarded to the visitors. Celtic lost the corresponding game in Milan 1-0.
If the history of these games is anything to go by we should be careful in and around the penalty area. Italian teams tend to do well out of penalty exchanges in the Champions League – Milan benefited from an outrageous decision in Amsterdam this season.
Celtic go into the game bottom of the group, with everything to gain and nothing to lose. They are more than equal to the task.
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Reverend John Graham { Araucaria ] R I P.
Spent a lot of time with the man , sometimes a very long time .
One of the great crossword compilers. A man who told the world of his imminent death by means of a set of clues in a crossword magazine .
Araucaria ———– Tribute !
Good goal chalked off for yutes
HH
Right off to the City Centre for a few beers then onto the game.
Miracles can happen if you believe.
Go on you Celts.
Hail hail.
All youse heading to the game tonight mind and leave with 10 mins to go to beat the traffic!
SOT
struggled to get anywhere with his crosswords.. but when I, very occaisionaly, did it felt great…
Citibhoy Shoulder to Shoulder with Neil Lennon
13:10 on
26 November, 2013
a very late and long shot – Anyone got 1 spare ticket for tonight, been let down last minute
Cheers
Citibhoy you got ticket yet. I’ve got one spare; mate had to go into hospital. face value £35 area 122 southwest corner.
http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/british-eurosport.php
Stream for the youths.
Boys playing well.
Composed. Slick on the attack. Good goal disallowed.
citibhoy
sorry mater ticket gone.
Hail! HAil!
MWD
not sure if already posted, but apparently James Forrest has been arrested – alleged indecent exposure…
Citibhoy looks like Moonbeams got you sorted
Citibhoy looks like Moonbeams got you sorted
or maybe not
Post here if still looking I’ll try and check in through afternoon and we can swap details/meet before game.
link…http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/celtic-s-forrest-arrested-over-alleged-indecency-1-3208985
italiabhoy-the report taday said he was arrested a couple of weeks ago, makes you wonder why the story is out today? Might be the mucky mitts of Irvine at work.
badabing.
Yip. timing is all, as they say…
!!Bada Bing!!
The story was front page in one of the tabloids last week.
The bhoy is in the squad for tonight.
Just as well it’s foriegn opposition!
foriegn – foreign
yorkbhoy @ 15 16.
Araucaria entered my life in the autumn of 1968..
A pot of tea, an Hb pencil , a packet of fags and Araucaria.[ bliss ]
He and I spent a lot of time together———buses, trains and boats and planes, quiet snugs, and many a Sicilian beach.
He had a truly fiendish brain.
cadizzy
13:27 on 26 November, 2013
hoopy-do
12:56 on 26 November, 2013
“Brian Griffin R.I.P.
Cremation at Quohog veterinary surgeons
Followed by major booze up at the Drunken Clam
Seth, what were you thinking!”
A Bobby Ewing-type shower scene perhaps? Nah! Pauli from the Sopranos is the new dog Vinne and he ain’t gonna let that happen
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Do you think that Seth MacFarlane maybe has Hun tendencies? Brian will probably return as “The Brian”, or BIFC!
HH
2-1 tonight
‘mon the Hoops!!
COME ON YOU BHOYS IN GREEN!!
Gutted at yet again missing another CL home game (thats 4 out of 6 home games ive missed last 2 seasons due to work!) but to make matters worse, theres no tv coverage here in Singapore this time around, unlike previous games!
looks like i’ll be scouring the net for decent link to the game!
Anyway, this is the perfect game to bounce back after the Amsterdam disaster.
Sing loud and proud Bhoys’n’Ghirls as the team will need you again tonight.
I’ll be with you all in spirit if not body.
3 points is a must!!
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
John Collins in the stand watching the u19s
HH
Indecent exposure ?
Used to be a beach bar in Siracusa with a notice which said ————
” Topless ——–we welcome it if your tits are like 2 halves of a perfect Sicilian grapefruit but if they’re down at your knees and likely to give young men nightmares , cover them up please !
Ah understand that the incident concerning young Jamesie..
Occurred in a Public Bar.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Kojo
Nice one Paradise Found.
MWD
I think the newspapers have got it wrong.
James was probably hanging out with nobs, not his……hanging out….
Woo hoo hoo Scottish Independence on its way anyone know where I could pick up a good Scottish Rebel CD for the kilties just for in the taxi like
Ps for those of you that enjoy a meal before the game ,in an establishment with some association with our opponents, may I suggest Mario’s in the Briggs fritters are out of this world and chips with cheese and gravy are to die for
mickbhoy1888
15:49 on
26 November, 2013
mickbhoy1888
15:49 on
26 November, 2013
Ps for those of you that enjoy a meal before the game ,in an establishment with some association with our opponents, may I suggest Mario’s in the Briggs fritters are out of this world and chips with cheese and gravy are to die for
*we call that poutine over here, another heart attack in the making
0-0 HT
Looking forward to tonight’s happenings.
As usual… whether we win or not win..
Depends on..amongst, ither things ,of course!.. as tae whether Neil selects a Good Team.. or
Whether Neil Plays.. Stokesy!
In Ma opinion.. Stokesly , should Not Play..he jis disnae Glow in a C.L. Confronto
Some guys dae Glow..
However…. a loat . Don’t.
Sammi, Glows… like a Lighthoose.. Most times..
But.. in Ma opinion..
Ledley.. Glows fairly Dim..in wan o they C.L. Thingmies.
Therefore..if maks Sense tae Me
That Those Two Fellahs should be given the Night Aff.
Nae sense in goin’ intae an important Game like Tonight’s affair
with Two Be-Dimmed Lighthooses!
Kojo
Still,Laughing
Spare adult ticket available
Section 110 – in front of Green brigade
£38
Coatbridge- pick up just now
Uddingston in an hour
East end stadium – pre match
Any takers
Play
Half time 0 – 0 Youths, lads playing well, very noticeable is the style of play which is very similar to the top bhoys, lots of patient build up then trying to play in to the box.
The only downside to watching the game on Eorosport is the two knobs commentating – they are interested only in Milan, telling us how good they have been in the past, how good Inzagi was, how Inzagi is a world cup winner… It’s like listeneing to huns commentating on our games, wishing the oppos to score, getting excited when they get near the Celtic penalty area.
2nd. half just klicked off. Oops, commentator just made a positive comment about our bhoys!?
south of tunis
15:31 on 26 November, 2013
He was one of the few crossword compilers that when you looked at the answers the next day you still had to work it out. He did expand my vocabulary quite considerably…
Moonbeams WD. Kano 1000 \o/ Supporting Neil Lennon 100%. Champions. C’mon Wee Oscar.
15:43 on
26 November, 2013
Nice one Paradise Found.
MWD
Cheers MWD I think he’s gone to the pub:-)
what a goal
40 yarder – wow
Kojo……would not like to be in charge of team selection tonight.On our last outing there were lots who under-performed , for whatever reason.It was ,by far,our 4th best performance in the CL to date. Biggest two culprits were Sammi and KK who would be most of our ‘must plays’ in agreeing selections.These two either go brilliant or bad which makes me think the skill needed to select is to have the bottle to change it , early if need be.I think your pal Joe is more consistent. Youths just scored..must go.
BBB
1 0 Bhoys! McManus from about 40 yards after keeper does a Forster punch out.
A cracker fae the youngsters
HH
mcmanus