There will be little Ronny Deila doesn’t know about Molde. His confidence ahead of tonight’s game will be based on a genuine belief that Celtic are the better team, that the game plan is right for the occasion, and that his players are ready.
As a group, they need to perform to the mark they are capable of. Most importantly, they need to harvest the regret for the points and progress they’ve let slip away already during this season’s European campaign. A win, a good defensive performance, and if possible, a clean sheet, will go a long way towards setting up the second half of the season.
My expectation is that we’ll get it right.
Best wishes to Johan Cruyff, who let it be known today he is fighting lung cancer. He deserves to be mentioned alongside Pele and Maradona as one of the greatest players to have graced a football field. I spoke to Tommy Gemmell last year about the greats he’d played against. Eusebio was a phenomenon but Tommy was clear: he had nothing on Cruyff.
It’s 24 years since Johan stopped smoking but although quitting quickly brings mortality benefits, the experts tells us it takes 40 years of abstention before the likelihood of catching cancer reaches the same levels of non-smokers – a clear call to action, if you’re in need of one.
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Manchester City are facing a UEFA charge after home fans booed the Champions League anthem ahead of Wednesday night’s clash with Sevilla.
European football’s governing body have confirmed they have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Premier League club after the incident was reported by the match officials.
Manchester City are facing a UEFA charge after home fans booed the Champions League anthem ahead of Wednesday night’s clash with Sevilla.
European football’s governing body have confirmed they have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Premier League club after the incident was reported by the match officials.
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City will discover their fate on November 19 when the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body come together.
It follows a similar incident that occurred in November 2014 before a home clash against CSKA Moscow, with City fans believed to have been unhappy with UEFA after issuing the Russians just a paltry fine for racially abusing Yaya Toure in an earlier fixture.
Have UEFA got no sense?
Thanks for the responses and suggestions…Joe Filippis Haircut, Dessybhoy, Expat_Celtic, Winning Captains, South of Tunis
Currently using Google Chrome with AdBlock installed…no trouble typing this in and no ads anywhere to be seen, can scroll up and down with no problem…..sheer bliss!!
Winning Captains….Good luck getting this problem sorted. Although I have moaned about the problem I was having, I do appreciate the work that goes in to developing and maintaining sites like this and the hassles that must have come from becoming such a popular site. The information about Celtic they provide either in the main Paul67 blog or the additional Celtic related news is brilliant.
Thanks to all for the help and advice.
GLASSIS2THIRDSFULL
“Glad we have signed Calton Cole. Gives us something we haven’t got”
What’s that, a Pensioner?
Forgive the cliché but he scores proper striker’s goals. Likes playing with his back to goal. Agree that he could work very well in a 2 with Griffiths if we needed to change it late in a game. We’ve taken our time, he’s obviously taken the time as well to work out what he wants. Had some offers in the championship, but it seems a good fit for both parties.
Re tonight, we need to make sure Izzy, and probably Efe, don’t get caught too high up the park. They like to get it forward quickly and get crosses into the box. Start with caution, a draw is not a bad result, this group is going to the wire.
Ian Wright
Freddie Lundberg
Roy Keane
Carlton Cole
Molde old dough
See our good friends at the DR suggesting Celtic have FINALLY agreed a deal with Carlton Cole signing for us. A good addition in my opinion and probably a relatively low cost one – but his type much needed.
Now if Eustace ever does sign for the Huns – a record exclusive in mid JUNE – yep, only four month ago, I imagine the same rag will breathlessly tell us of the coup and how Eustace had to finally convince the former City trader that he was worth a deal. The will be none of the negative notes attached to that deal which we routinely see when we ‘re involved.
Confident about tonight and think we could win this group outright.
Good Afternoon.
A couple of new pieces, if I may…
One about the terrible retribution that could be coming Livingston’s way following that bad foul on Sevco ‘starlet’ Nathan Oduwa.
https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2015/10/21/should-the-un-security-council-impose-sanctions-on-livingston-football-club/
And one about UEFA demanding respect…
https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/the-democratic-peoples-republic-of-uefa/
Have a great afternoon and enjoy tonight’s game!
Zadok The Priest is not an anthem, it’s a tune, a song, wtf is wrong with this UEFA mob, they should try and concentrate on the crooks running football in Europe and Scotland, it’s getting worse this mob think like the SFA answerable to know one, they are killing the farking game.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 29s29 seconds ago
That’s all from @CarltonCole1’s media conference
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 1m1 minute ago
CC on the Celtic fans: I was here for @Fenerbahce game, you see the passion from the fans, they are the 12th man!
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 2m2 minutes ago
CC: I’m pushing towards full fitness, I want to play as soon as possible.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 2m2 minutes ago
CC: I didn’t need advice from anyone to sign for Celtic, look around the world from USA to Australia, Celtic are everywhere.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 2m2 minutes ago
CC: Celtic are in a great position to win trophies, they are a family club as well. Celtic was a no brainer for me.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 3m3 minutes ago
CC: As soon as I arrived in Glasgow, everyone has been telling me how much Celtic means to them.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 3m3 minutes ago
CC on signing for Celtic: Being at Celtic is not about the money, it is about the pride of wearing the shirt.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 4m4 minutes ago
CC: The manager really wanted me here, I see this as a great opportunity to be at such a big club, I have been made so welcome.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 5m5 minutes ago
CC: I see myself as a powerhouse, I can break open defences when they are tight.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 5m5 minutes ago
CC: I’ve settled in really well, the people of Glasgow are really welcoming.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 6m6 minutes ago
.@CarltonCole1 speaking to the media at Celtic Park: “It’s a big relief to sign & be a part of such a big club”
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 20m20 minutes ago
New Bhoy @CarltonCole1 will wear number 24. He will address the media shortly (NM)
Turkeybhoy
The reason was there was no outcry that Scotland, England and Wales were not on the T-shirt was because below the map they printed- Ireland.
Margaret, You forgot Lubo in your list.
Look every signing is a risk, this one is riskier then most. However like any player who pulls on the Hoops, Carlton Cole will have my full backing. A great name for a song if he starts scoring a few.
Carlton has the much coveted number 24 shirt.
Following in the footsteps of legends such as Zaluska, Colin Healy and Scottish cup winning John Joel Perrier Doumbe.
HH
Looks like ole Molde could affijord a floating pitch before The Rangers.
About time…………….hope plans are followed through
Plans for Billy McNeill statue – posted by Roddy on SkyscraperCity
Carlton Cole is an anagram of Rectal Colon. Just saying.
GEORDIE MUNRO on 22ND OCTOBER 2015 1:03 PM
Tosb,
I’d love to pick up 6 points from next two games and we have a chance but I just don’t see it.
I think mcgeadys mob is the only team we have ever taken 6 of in a group…ever.
Happy to corrected
…………………
Geordie
I’m a bit like you. I’m hoping we’ll take all the points rather than expecting us to. We can’t take Molde lightly. Their win in Istanbul and home draw against Ajax deserves great respect …….. BUT ……. We are the famous Glasgow Celtic :-))⚽️⚽️
The time is coming when there will be more statues outside the ground than there will be supporters inside it.
I’m wary of predicting a result tonight. I said 8 points would be a likely return from this group and a draw and then a win would give us only 1 point to get to reach that target.
It would be great if Ajax and Fenerbache draw tonight. That means 8 points total with a win in one of the games v molde would give a realistic chance to qualify. A draw or defeat for Fenerbache tonight would more or less rule them out.
4 points from Molde and go into the last two knowing a draw could be enough.
Does anyone remember that unknown 33 year old pensioner that Dr. Jo signed for Celtic? How did that turn out? Can anyone remind me?
So who’s missing tonight ?
Bitton ? Jozo ? Forrest ? Listing ?
Or we looking at full squad
What will Coles total wages cost be? 1.5m. Hope it’s a heavily incentivised contract he got.
I see nothing less than a win tonight, a draw wouldent be the end of the world either, the only other result than that, will have this place crawling with the agenda mob, and Huns, pop up or not, nothing gets their trousers more soiled than a Celtic defeat, cmon the hoops.
Agenda brigade and lurking Huns GIRFUYs
TOB
Nawww!
Gez a hint!
:-)
TOB= TOSB
Carlton just interviewed on SKY Sports and gave a very good account of himself. Neatly handled the hoary old ‘Old Firm’ derby chestnut.
Looking forward to his debut for the Hoops.
Welcome Carlton!
PhilBhoy
I was hoping you could help me out. I can’t remember his name either :-))
Testing 1 2 3….
PROUDBHOY
Don’t tell me you’re trying to start another list.
The Red Telephone
Testing testing testing, are you a currant?
‘GG on 22nd October 2015 4:40 am
And the Mets win 8-3 to complete the sweep over Chicago Cubs and become National League Champions.
They have a wee rest now before the World Series starts next Tuesday.
*must admit to having a soft spot for the Yankees and have done in the 40+ years I’ve lived over here, saw some cracking playoffs with the likes of Mr. October Reggie Jackson, Bucky Dent etc., but after watching the Mets completely wipe out the Cubs, who were the sentimental favourites due to “Back to the Future Ii” I can’t see the Jays or Royals winning the WS.
Loved when after the game the cameras panned back to s pub in Queens, “McFadden’s”, which is one of our family names.
Starry, Not at all. Previous poster, problem getting my password sorted out. HH.
South Of Tunis
nearly choked there thought for a min it was WEARING UNDERWEAR THAT WAS BANNED.
Horrible news about Cruyff, horrible disease…………………………
Welcome (again) Carlton………let’s hope he bags those goals and we can all sing his praises.
Not sure what his signing represents….soon see.
Tonight,I’m thinking draw………… I’m hoping Commons starts, and think he’ll score, just cos it’s us, and we are a bit iffy ( efe) at the back, I think they’ll score too…………
HH
Carlton Cole, Andy Cole, Nat King Cole, Nae mention of Abbaga Cole :>), Welcome Carlton.
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• tonydonnelly67 on 22nd October 2015 2:12 pm
I see nothing less than a win tonight, a draw wouldent be the end of the world either, the only other result than that, will have this place crawling with the agenda mob, and Huns, pop up or not, nothing gets their trousers more soiled than a Celtic defeat, cmon the hoops.
Agenda brigade and lurking Huns GIRFUYs
*after a nice few weeks on here Tony, including a healthy debate about the LW, it’s started already with the usual suspect going after PL again.
Wish tae donald duck he would get his carlton cole now and again as it might bring a smile tae his face.
I think the winners of the Jays, Royals, series will win the World Series, let’s see :))
Tontine……………
You related to techie teacher Big Andy McFadden, of St Columba’s Clydebank fame…..?
smashin’ bloke, Big character, great teacher………
Re the campaign tae protect the wee loanee sand dancer, didnae see the MSM sticking up for our loan players recently especially that wee roger hunt fae the tail of the bank, hung them oot tae dry.
Bobby Petta got lambasted for taking the pi88 out of his fellow countryman by another of his fellow countrymen.