Celtic passed the ball well throughout last night’s game. The players were confident enough to take a touch under pressure, which was key to the performance and a step beyond the more rudimentary show in the Camp Nou last season. In this respect, it was a better performance than the win in Moscow, and was an improvement on even the home game against Milan in 2004.
Countless screeds were written about Efe Ambrose after his mistake against Juventus, which seemed to affect the rest of his season, but the Nigerian international looked every inch a Champions League player. His composure and driving runs were crucial in determining Celtic’s effectiveness.
All played well but if we are going to push for highlights the right flank was exceptional. How proud of Adam Matthews were you after his full-speed dribble through the Milan half? At Euro 2012 I remember some respected observers wrote that Mikael Lustig was the weakest link in the Sweden team. If the Spanish international manager watched last night’s performance he would surely lobby for the introduction of national team transfers.
These two were scouted and brought to the club for a combined total of around £1m. Since arriving they have both grown into players who can excel at the San Siro. The clues of what is happening at Celtic are not hard to find.
Charlie Mulgrew has to endure the mantle of ‘utility player’ and in the absence of Joe Ledley and Beram Kayal partnered Scott Brown in central midfield, his fourth best position. Not that there was any sign of this. Brown and Mulgrew’s intelligent movement made possible all that passing and control.
Despite the great performance Milan came away with the points and a great chance to progress. They gave Stokes, Samaras and Commons little opportunity all night. The chances which Samaras, Stokes and Brown had were ultimately all defended well. Stokes free kick which rebounded off the crossbar would have changed the result but it was far from an easy chance.
Going forward we would do well to remember the importance of winning free kicks around the edge of the box. Teemu Pukki looked to have lost possession but used his strength well to win the infringement which resulted in Stokes free kick. Mario Balotelli needed little encouragement to tumble all night and he did so effectively five minutes from time.
Make sure we win free kicks 24 yards out and don’t concede them.
An away defeat against the second seed in the first game is probably a better result than the 0-0 home draw we achieved against Benfica last season, but Milan have an important 3 points in the bag in what looks like an interesting fight for second place.
Celtic are the team who can most improve their chances of qualification on match day 2. Another win against Barcelona at Celtic Park would give us an excellent chance of progressing but the journey up from pot 4 is incredibly difficult.
Is it a worry that we conceded late goals after the players were showing signs of lethargy? Lethargy is a well-documented part of the game, one which is often crucial in determining success in Champions League football and which we can learn to exploit.
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Cowiebhoy
I could put you on to a young bhoy,starting out in photography,good feedback.
If you are interested I will let him know,he is on holiday at the moment.No commitment .
Cowiebhoy –
try this: http://www.anthonybrannanphotography.co.uk/
Jobo
Cowiebhoy.
Minx has a friend (honest)
Her daughter was photographer in VIP area at Sundays ladies day…
Thanks Jobo
Daughter has a name ChrisTopher Kelly as video-ographer, anyone heard of him ?
Hail hail
Seriously worried here now.
A distinguished CQN poster goes from accurate looking out of the window weather reports before running roon a park while playing hymns on his guitar before holing out in one whilst preparing for a holiday of a lifetime then betting a winning accumulator to wondering about electrical output on various household devices.
DBBIA, I can only conclude the the effect of the new wind turbines being turned on in rural expanse between lower EK and upper ML3 in the past week may have some significance.
EC67
Cowrie
The girl was responsible for the pic of Hoopy and wee Oscar .
Jobo Baldie
19:47 on
19 September, 2013
Good evening friends.
I always try CQN first for the answers to all of life’s problems and I know you won’t let me down on this one.
On a 5-bulb chandelier, if 1 of the bulbs is out does it then use less electricity (when turned on) given that it’s only prtoducing 80% of its potential brightness? By extension, if a light bulb goes out but the wall switch is left on is any electricity being used (i.e. is it costing anything)?
Thought about that on and off for years and always meant to ask someone.
1. It uses less since it’s drawing less current
2. No electricity is being used as the circuit is incomplete
Aldo who used to post on here does photography , or at least his good lhady does.
He’s based in the central belt, Falkirk I think.
Jobo –
Oops! Just noticed you’ve already had 10 replies!
BT, worth asking HT then :-)
Hail hail
Ec67- he’s reversed the polarity in the ole gazebo.
Do you know if your mate Neil will be coming up for the ole group games?
Just returned from holiday the other day and paid a visit to Easter Rd to deliver my application form for the Hibs game on the 19th.
Not a sell out I was told so applications are still being accepted if anyone is interested.
Dbbia
I often wonder where NeillR is these days. A smashing guy.
How many servants does it take to change the lamps on a 5 bulb chandalier?
#Rhetorical
Going to Ayr races tomorrow
Just had a look at the cards …set up for a bookies field day
Any help gratefully received …and nae losers I’m guid at that masel
EDB
His erudite contribution is missed …
Cowiebhoy
My phone has a camera / video facility. … I have a white shirt n black tie.. im free that day and im a jungle jim
Oh… and im really really cheap ;))))
Edb- a different Neil, more of a lurker.
But you’re right about Neil R, a gentleman and scholar.
Jobo, ghirls looking just now
Thanks
Ah the ole bulb/dead bulb electricity usage conundrum.
You first have to make sure the Chandelier is set to Freigenmode polarity. Then (And only then) can the positive chermins be expected to exceed the luminosity of a four bulb in a five bulb branch.
Simple really.
U
TBJ, your no gettin it, ye didn’t answer Jobo’s question :-)
It’s the daughter that does footy with me
Hail Hail
“The Big Chandelier must stay open.”
yes desertbhoy it is the one and the same JAROSLAW FOJUT playing center back for tromso
DBBIA
Unfortunately I didn’t manage to get any tickets for him, on PC! on iPad or on telephone. A most frustrating Friday morning. So most likely no.
Have you been in the USA Deep South on sojourn from the ole Caledonian Deep South?
TBJ
Did your probation officer not tell you about that sort of behaviour :-))
Hoooops should have added its daughter No. 2 Birthday today
Happy Birthday Laura
X x x
Maley’s Bhoys@MaleysBhoys39m
“Celtic Graves Society – Willie Maley Commemoration” – details for this Saturday pre-match including map etc. http://maleysbhoys.com/2013/09/19/celtic-graves-society-willie-maley-commemoration/ …
” The Chandelier does not shrink to fit inferior lightbulbs”
Ulysses
But that’s only true in a parallel branch of a series circuit with the FET polarity in bias
PFayr and Dbbia
Indeed. He’s probably in a jungle somewhere in South America.
I miss him on here.
Happy birthday laura..
Is there a problem with TSFM site, can’t get past the home page.
HH
I just love home made tablet.
Best bit scraping the pot!
Cowiebhoy
Let me do the unforgivable deed and answer a question with a question
Whit question from jobo ?
Btw.. av goat a panasonic camera and a real pro nikon too .. and I would a dun it for a dinner with a pudding.
And dont dare say ive had dinner with BT before ;)
If you ever need to unscrew the chandelier from the ceiling, always make sure someone is underneath to catch it.
Happy birthday Laura from EDB.
Hope you’ve had loads of pressies:o)
PF
I wont tell if you don’t ;)
Cowiebhoy
Hoopy birthday to laura
mickbhoy1888
Nah don’t think I’d get into the category A or B areas.