After a credible 1-0 defeat in Paris, we faced PSG at Celtic Park in 1995 with hope of proceeding, but the French taught us a lesson in European football that night, despite playing Paul Le Guen and Stephan Mahe in defence.
That Celtic team had the gestation of what would become a wonderful attacking outfit. Andy Thom and Pierre Van Hooijdonk would soon be followed by Jorge Cadette and Paulo Di Canio. Despite all the great teams we’ve seen since, we still talk about that Celtic side fondly. Of course, they didn’t win anything.
Irrespective of their wonderful talent and attacking balance, successful teams are not built by adding yet-more striking prowess, they a function of coordination from the first to the last line.
What do you do to improve your team after buying the most expensive player, a striker, in history? Well, PSG bought the second most expensive player in history, also a striker. They have a proverbial cast of thousands when it comes to fêted strikers, who will score lots of goals and destroy many teams this season.
But they will not win the Champions League, because there will be someone with lesser strikers but a better balance, who will knock them out.
Celtic players will be well prepared for tonight. It will be an exhausting evening, but they have a punchers’ chance against the aristocrats of Paris. Boys will become men, tactics refined, new levels reached. We will be a cohesive athletic function, hoops will blend together under floodlights. I’d take a point, but who knows…….?
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These are special times; enjoy tonight.
CQN went behind the scenes with BT Sport at Hamilton on Friday evening and this is all covered in the new CQN Podcast which is out today and includes an interview with Chris Sutton…
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I imagine Celtic will have an advantage in match sharpness over the teams PSG have faced in their own league so far having already come through the qualifying rounds and SPFL games. I expect the Qatar backed French are in for a surprise.
Neustadt-Braw Cheers bud , how any fan can take joy from watchin a team of mercenaries with no connection to their club baffles me , is it not true to say we will have more PSG fans in our team than they will have in there’s … ???
Agree with most of that, Paul. Don’t fancy PSG to win the tournament, but they will have a few big wins on the way to the quarters/semis. Hopefully not tonight!
We will have to be very well organised at the back, but we must give them something to worry about at the other end. Their defence is not the best and it will also take some pressure off our defenders.
Hopeful but concerned!
Celtic Mac I was hoping to prompt others to contribute and for CQN to be a source for new songs for the Bhoys to sing but it aint workin out that way yet :)
RPMcelticfan.
You are spot on there….ooolala Celtic …
French is a braw tongue…
Braw.
CP busy with PSG fans collecting tickets, Superstore enjoying brisk trade.
I hope they don’t,t have croissants filled with nutella at Lennoxtoon…
wee Griff could hiv been nobbled…!!!
Smiley french thinking ahead thing…
(Non non )
Braw
Song for Mikael Lustig ( My old mans a dustman ) Oohhh We love Mikael Lustig he is our Swedish Bhoy , he wore a beachball on his head when Sevco got destroyed , He always plays with passion n’ goes out to attack and he knows that liquidation means there is no “COMING BACK”.
This might be my first comment for the best part of 7 years. Time flies when you’re winning all these titles.
With a wee bit of luck, we might just surprise our French friends.
Hawheehawheehaw.
Pretty sure we won The Scottish Cup.
RIOSKORRIE on 12TH SEPTEMBER 2017 12:33 PM
count your blessings ORRIE.see when you get an invite to their private box at CHELTENHAM, you are a right mug .thats when you should worry.
rpmcelticfan
Well you’ve set the bar pretty high!
Particularly like the Joseph and….version.
I hope whoever plays YNWA before the game , gets his timing better than he did v Astana . Way to early with a third of the support not in place . It has got to be spot on for maximum effect , and to let the whole of Europe hear it .
MCGRAININSPAIN
Not that long,otherwise I wouldn’t recognise yer moniker.
Don’t be a stranger,all friends here-with benefits,we like a “discussion”
Hh
For what it’s worth –
Moroccan tv station ‘s likely PSG -( lot of PSG fans in Morocco but less than Real / Barca )
Areola
Meunier / Kimpembe / Marquinhos / Kurzawa
Rabiot / Motta / Draxler
Neymar / Mbappe / Cavani .
Pundit claimed that Silva / de Maria are injured and that Verratti is ” mentally down ” after 2 dreadful performances for the Italian national team .
SR ” We are responsible to 108 clubs” Did he write to these 108 clubs re the 5 way agreement asking for their opinions. If not why not. It seems that they’re views are now paramount por cierto.
McGrainSpain, well I never, por cierto.
I have been awake since 4 a.m. this morning partly because I am anticipating a great Celtic night from my seat in the North Stand. But, also because, today, I am celebrating my 78th Birthday Day. Early today a lady innocently asked me if I was having a party and I replied, “Yes this evening at Celtic Park”. Please Celtic could you fill my happiness with a result in our favour tonight.
Le jour de gloire est arrivé.
Contre nous le PSG.
Marchons ! Marchons !
Avec l’espoir dans nos cœurs.
Nous ne marcherons jamais seuls.
Avez les verts.
CONNAIRE12
Many Happy Returns, hope your night goes really well por cierto.
Good to hear the ole CQN Legend McGrainInSpain!
RPMCelticFan – cannot get the Lustig song out my head already. Guitar coming out later if we win tonight.
Paul67 et al
Well, if the forecasters have got it right, it looks like another rainy night in Paradise.
Then again, if my memory serves me well, was something similar the night we beat AC Milan.
Connaire12..
Have a braw braw birthday my friend….
Ooolala ooolala, s times 78 ..
Smiley smiley things..
Braw
Connaire 12 -Harry Birthday – I will be looking for us to score the winner in the 78th Minute
Severe weather warning
Category 5 Hurricane expected over G40 postcode area tonight between 1900hrs and 2200hrs.
To a backdrop of deafening thunder, lightening strikes are expected. May lead to a deep depression over the Paris area.
Beware Hurricane Sparky :)))
HH
COYBIG
Its peeing down in EK the now.
Right school run, then a wee nap, beers chilling nicely, then its off to see the Qatar globetrotters play the famous Celtic.
Wonder if Brendan will spring a wee surprise tonight and bring in our Belgian centre half.
H.H
Looking for the continuing improvement of team on European stage tonight.
A great platform for our young team to continue growing at a higher level.
COYBIG
CONNAIRE…
Happy birthday and many hoopy returns. ;)
78,wow,,youre 73 years older than Sevco. ;))
C12- a night to remember we hope
HAPPY HOOOOOOPY BIRTHDAY to
CONNAIRE12!!!!!!
I reckon you,me,my Dad,and a multitude of others,are well in credit from Fatima -oh,wow!-so a wee intercession would be nice.
Enjoy your birthday,sir. And
HH
Paul67
Paris St Germaine an overnight sensation and today now the biggest club in Europe? , we beat them to European aristocracy long ago and we didn’t need any money from the middle east.
Ironic that we are at home in the CL in the days of ‘the announcements’ about a time when the people by foul means denied Celtic from its rightful dining place at the big table.
PSG arrive with perfect timing and face arguably the best Celtic squad and manager in modern times, a victory for the good guys and here’s to our extra man in Paradise.
CONNAIRE,
Bon anniversaire. I hope the Bhoys can give you the perfect birthday present.
HH
connaire12
Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooopy Birthday.
C’mon the Hooooooooooooops
Favourite Uncle.
Hear you and agree wi you.
However, to add insult to injury, Boylesports have clarified that the ban is only applicable to placing bets and I can still use their online casino. That’s tantamount, to going into the pub and saying ye canny drink beer, but here’s what ye can drink …….
Chancers !!
Have taken my (probably well lost) case to IBAS (Independent Betting Adjudication Service Ltd).
Rio-Why did they ban you ?
Connaire12 – Many happy returns and I hope you get a special present tonight from the famous Glasgow Celtic. I was fortunate to be at the mass in Lisbon with so many other fine CQN’rs. I will never forget that beautiful day. Thanks!
slainte
tony
Happy birthday, Connaire12, I hope it is a great party in Parkhead.
Great to see CQN legend MacGraininspain back on the blog.
Stop press:
Gordon
Ralston Lustig Jozo Tierney
Roberts N’tcham Brown Armstrong Sinclair
Griffiths
Hoopy 60th birthday to Mrs FB 67 also hoopy 37th wedding anniversary to us HH