Celtic are Britain’s only former winner in this afternoon’s Champions League group stage draw, joining four English clubs, attempting to secure the trophy for the first time. Both Spanish former winners, Barcelona and Real Madrid, are there, as are Portuguese winners, Benfica and Porto.
Like Britain, only one of Italy’s former champions – Juventus – are in this season’s tournament. Past champions from Germany, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund made it, while Netherlands’ Eindhoven complete the line-up of nine former European champions in this season’s group stage.
Best of luck to all former champions.
Enjoy the draw, and remember, game dates can be changed, so be careful if you’re booking flights.
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Tony,
I was on my lunch. I couldn’t wipe/lick the melted chocolate from my biscuit quick enough :))
HH
Zagreb player scores to put game into extra time runs off park going mental along with his team. No booking. Referee in charge,Craig Thomson
THETIMREAPER on 25TH AUGUST 2016 1:32 PM
Maybe Police Salzburg don’t meddle in football
Am just annoyed…..’cause Av been postin…..
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Booooooooooooooooooo
stpatricksbhoy on 25th August 2016 11:20 am
Can anyone tell me where all the Bhoys in Puerto del Carmen,Lanzarote watch the games since the demise of the Halfpenny Inn.
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Not sure if anyone answered earlier but Brendan Behan downstairs from where the Halfpenny Inn was show all the games. I think the Dubliner in the Irish Centre will also show them….
Timreaper
No H@@@@ or Police Scotland directives in Europe
MADMITCH…
Get your erchie back on here…too many good posters have drifted away.
Get the feel good factor again. HH
where’s ma Zadoc ?
vfr – just read your article – I get it that parts of sj’s game were ok – do you think he played well against HBS?
CL Draw app for the CQN workers on their lunch…
Have a go at the draw yourself and see who we get…
https://inker.github.io/cl-draw/?mode=gs
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 25TH AUGUST 2016 1:29 PM
What date the Barca game?
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It’ll be the regulation home game on Matchday 1 and away fixture on final group Matchday…
GEORDIE MUNRO on 25TH AUGUST 2016 1:32 PM
Tony,
I was on my lunch. I couldn’t wipe/lick the melted chocolate from my biscuit quick enough :))
HH
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Chocolate suggestive? The cornerstone of any nutritious lunch… :-)
Whitedoghunch at 1120, a 95 Musar eh? World class. It’s a 2007 for me, mature yet fresh, just like my darling Mrs Fieldofdrams.
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Hunderbirds Are Gone 11.44
If it is the same as in 2011 then CL prize money is paid out in three tranche’s in Octobef, December and June at end of competition.
VFR800A8 on 25TH AUGUST 2016 1:04 PM
tonydonnelly67 on 25th August 2016 12:59 pm
Need to go up ti the shops for a connection for my I phone to my PC , had one but my bro borrows it three weeks ago when he was here, big bassas fecked of back ti Canada wi it, am tellin ma Ma.
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I assume you have wireless? If so it can be connected and synced that way; or is that beyond your ken?
If so, a trip to the shops may be quicker and less painful ……………
KTF
Ah! Yer in another world there wi that one, way above my shoe size IQ I’m afraid.
VFR800A8
I took you advice.
And this caught my attention.
VFR800A8 on 25TH AUGUST 2016 10:06 AM
Mats Nilloc on 25th August 2016 8:55 am
I usually ignore noise on the forums but your continual sniping at the GB and Celtic Trust needs addressing.
The GB by their actions in incurring fines which the club has to pay are parasites ON the body of the club.
You may disagree with the GB but they have brought colour, atmosphere AND MONEY into the club.
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It can all become tedious , BUT the G.B. have cost the club money.
The best representative of the Trust is Hamiltontim.
We talk. He acts.
I don`t agree with the Trust agenda , but not for one minute would I impugn their intentions.
Natknow,
That’s a classic neebs. I think we should start a breakaway blog for puns :)
HH
Thanks guys
Right made, off to download za doc to my ring tone, any missiles in the world take off, nothing ti Di wi me, let you know how I get on.
VFR @ 30 minutes ago.
Just for you.
The usual stuff.
More investment in the public realm and why the GB needs to up their game.
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Apologies for the blatant re-cycling but I got left behind this morning.
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Couple of recent comments have caught my eye …
GB — Glee club in the manner of High School Musical.
The whole ultra vibe is look at me nonsense that needs to move on.
Home game against HBS — they were not intimidated by the GB waving a few tea towels.
They were when the whole of the JS stand started chanting — something / anything.
The ultra vibe as put forward by the GB is elitist — uber fan exceptionalism.
Also talk about doing up the CP surroundings.
Lots of talk but very little action.
We are falling behind and losing revenue because of it.
Need to upgrade what we have and add a whole range of new facilities.
Starting with a full sized indoor pitch — see Robb Indoor Arenas for what can be done.
Plus we need a training stadium for the U20’s / Dev squad.
My thoughts are that imagination and desire are bigger stumbling blocks now than money.
Finally I would give funds to the school to add facilities to their running track.
Good neighbours — that is who we need to be.
Put some money back into the East End.
Tims.
Your problem. My problem.
Perfect example.
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GEORDIE MUNRO on 25TH AUGUST 2016 1:17 PM
Tony,
Will the cable you use to charge your iPhone not do?
HH
Just read Jame Forrest’s blog and got a bit excited
I’d be shocked that Everton would sell McCarthy for 6 or 7 million but he seems confident it could happen.
As for Roberts, we’ve spoken about the likelihood of City doing the deal. However, buy-back clauses wasn’t something I had considered because they are so rarely used in the UK. It would be a good away to keep the fee down.
fieldofdrams
95 was a stoater of a year for them saw photos of this years crop being picked a couple of days ago and looks healthy
WEST END OF EAST END on 25TH AUGUST 2016 1:35 PM
stpatricksbhoy on 25th August 2016 11:20 am
Can anyone tell me where all the Bhoys in Puerto del Carmen,Lanzarote watch the games since the demise of the Halfpenny Inn.
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Not sure if anyone answered earlier but Brendan Behan downstairs from where the Halfpenny Inn was show all the games. I think the Dubliner in the Irish Centre will also show them….
WEST END OF EAST END:Thanks Hail Hail.
Aww shoorly you meant Celtic are Britains and Irelands only former winner to be in this afternoons draw
i’vehadtochangemyname on 25th August 2016 1:39 pm
vfr – just read your article – I get it that parts of sj’s game were ok – do you think he played well against HBS?
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I quote directly from the article: “Now I’m not about to tell you that the lad had a great game because he didn’t.”
However, I still admire him for how much he remained involved in the game, never hiding after giving away a penalty and getting booked. He was unfortunate to be left exposed on multiple occasions by Forrest and Lustig so the focus being on him *seemed* to make him appear the culpable one all the time. But the stats don’t lie. He made mistakes, sure; but he was always available for his team mates and his passes were more accurate than almost everyone else.
As for the second goal, I still blame the keeper. There were numerous things he could’ve done to prevent the ball being knocked out of his hands; I would also argue that if it was KT or Lustig who had made the mistake rather than Janko that there wouldn’t have been nearly as much criticism. KT was partially to blame at the first goal although, again, I think the keeper was more at fault; but the criticism of KT (who I think is fantast by the way) is minimal in comparison to that of Janko.
In looking at the game a second time without my Tim specs on, we were comfortable although not a great performance by the team overall; but not nearly as scary second time watching it! I would say that apart from Toure and Sinclair, no-one on the park for the full 97 minutes played at the level required.
KTF
http://youtu.be/JY7KNtF5KjE
Simple minds meet Jimmy Johnstone
Dirty old town
HH
DAFTYBET big fight odds,
1st round KO The green Man evens, Mats Niloc, 6/4
The Green Man to hit Niloc with an evil stare 1/2
Niloc to talk his way out of a corner 1/4
A draw no blows landed, 1/10.
MadMitch on 25th August 2016 1:51 pm
I thank you sir!
KTF
Ol’ Sepp eh?Is he at it or does he sometimes tell the truth?
http://www.eurosport.com/football/champions-league/2015-2016/sepp-blatter-claims-european-draws-fixed-with-hot-and-cold-balls_sto5647083/story.shtml
Can I just say in advance of the start of tonight draw
” GET ON WITH IT”
Play
CSKA Moscow
Sevilla
Sporting Lisbon
Would take that right now
HH
Macjay, I agree that the GB have caused the club money in the past; I also moved my seat away from them a number of years ago when my grandson was much younger because I thought much of the singing (and language) was inappropriate for his young ears. I was also kicked of their fan board for criticising their Poppy protest.
I do believe though that they have toned it down a bit and are more controlled. By their nature, any Ultra type fan group will cause the parent club problems and money. It’s the nature of having “teenagers” in the house. You love them dearly but they are a right royal (sic) pain in the arse at times!
KTF
i drew juve porto dyn kiev, dont want that group
MADMITCH on 25TH AUGUST 2016 1:51 PM
That`s good.
MadMitch on 25th August 2016 1:51 pm
Oh, and as an East Ender, I wholeheartedly agree with you!
KTF
Turkeybhoy
Dont you start as well:)
Bad enough with the Hitler Brothers….AKA Mr Pastry and Mr Doughnut.
HH
I want a group from which we can realistically qualify. No time for sentiment or glamour ties to be out of Europe before Christmas, A third place finish would be satisfactory in a difficult group though.
Let’s start setting the bar higher rather than just being part of the competition.
Árd Macha