In 11 days we will know our potential opponents for the first and second Champions League qualification rounds. While earning the money available for Champions League qualification is the overriding priority, we also need Uefa coefficient points.
Should they progress, Celtic will be seeded for each of the four qualifying rounds, but they are in position to be bottom of the seed: five points below second bottom PSV Eindhoven, and four above unseeded APOEL Nicosia.
Our place in fourth spot in future years depends on who else qualifies and how successfully we replenish our stock of coefficient points. We earned eight points from our Champions League/Europa League endeavours last season, with a six point season due to drop off next year.
Eight points from one season is a baseline for teams who wish to be seeded in the champions route, but it is difficult to imagine even a modest improvement without a significant pick-up in performances. Chances of us winning two or more games in the group stage feel no more likely than the chances of us winning none, or of finishing bottom of the group stage – equal to our seeding.
The dirty wee secret of European football progress should be acknowledged. Teams from small nations find it nearly impossible to progress through the group stage every year, much like on the international stage when betting on the World Cup, but those who manage to get there more seasons than not, tend to have financially difficult season, where they fail to qualify for the Champions League, but earn a significant haul of points in the Europa League, making subsequent campaigns a little easier.
Despite the general invincibility of the team domestically, I suspect the current levels of achievement in Europe are not stable. We will have to improve, or there will be a season of retrenchment.
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David17 9.51pm
“Brendan is a squirrel”
D17
I disagree with that, I think Brendan has his faults and hope he can defend a bit better if we make the CL group stages but no way do I think he is a squirrel
CRC
Any hints where the meet is on the 30th, working till about 2pm but hopefully can pop in for a few pints
JNP
That’s the Brazil bets finished unless I find a few bob down the back of the couch, last bet today Jesus top scorer with a wee free bet every time he scores I just hope I haven’t man marked him with that bet
Fellow Celts good night n god bless, now the transfer window is actually open hope we get one or two in before Brendan & the Bhoys are back in at their work
GERRYFAETHEBRIG on 10TH JUNE 2018 10:41 PM
Was thinking Malaga Tapas, Sauchiehall Street for lunch at 1pm and then Bon Accord from 3pm for a few beers.
Would be great to see you and indeed any CQNers and have a wee belated birthday celebration for Lionsroar67 given his troubles this year.
Anybody wanting to come to the lunch pls email me at cqnpredictor@gmail.com, as I will need to book it
HH
CRC
Pure class.
https://twitter.com/TheAwayFansVids/status/1005924037577658369
D17
He also likes big Kikinthenakas tunes
And
Buying the Bhoys a beer or 2 ???
Iain the Bear and bro David fae William Wallace Elderslie.
Was a pleasure to spend time in your company in Belfast this weekend. Gonnae stop lurking and start posting on CQN please bhoys.
YNWA
AULDHEID @ 9:34 PM,
Well having re-read the Sevco Rangers statement I can see where you are coming from.
It certainly seems to contradict the initial statement by the SFA (believe it was in a letter issued to all the Clubs) that the Tax was admitted in the Craig Whyte trial as being overdue in early 2011.
If we are to believe Sevco, the investigation into the Rangers 2011/12 UEFA Licence “submission” was dropped and a new Notice of Complaint into the subsequent monitoring period was made.
Well, in light of that Ramsay Smith e-mail with the rather menacing undertones, that’s very interesting.
Now of course often when we hear a Sevco statement, we know the context and content and see it as guff and bluster. We are of course blind to this content and so maybe put more gravitas to it.
Still, what you intimate maybe right, the SFA make a draft complaint that Sevco get sight of, Sevco explain in no unsubtle way there will be ramifications for the SFA… the SFA Compliance Officer backs off.
It could also mean that even though the submission is incomplete or less than accurate, no disciplinary code was sufgiciently breached. So rather than brow beat a contentious issue. The SFA look towards the “spirit” and to see if Rangers acted in utmost good faith…
I remain of the opinion that the SFA would not have touched this with a barge pole if it hadn’t been for you ghuys raising the profile with Celtic and UEFA.
Although I’m Working on instinct here, I truly believe that pressure from UEFA brought these Notices of Complaint to bear. If Rangers managed to wriggle out of putting in an inaccurate submission (either due or not to SFA conniving and maybe the ramifications of fraud that the authorities don’t want to touch). Then maybe the SFA have felt the need ensure some level of charge was brought.
As you say, the fact that Sevco are calling immunity on this one suggests that, as the 5 way agreement states, it was during Craig Whyte’ s tenure.
It will be a sad day indeed, if the SFA have watered down or negated their responsibilities because of fear and disfavour.
Hail Hail
They’ll git away wi it
they’ll always git away wi it
they know that the Cellic supporter’s
urny cute enough, they jist urny.
Jist, jist, jist, no goat it
the establishment know it tae.
Ach,……..oot.
Zzzzzzzzzz
KEVJUNGLE,
These are very strange times as CRC says.
Njoi Celtic as we do as well as we can in this Insane World.
Well Done the Scotland Cricket team BTW. Remarkable stuff.
I’d Love to hear that philvis was actually playing. He’d gie good jibber jabber @ the crease to put the English off thats for sure.
Oh and that has to Hurt the Feelings of any Sevco SFA Monkey. You are the reason Scotland is so Sh!t now.
Regan was also a fall guy for the deep layered tentacles of that corrupt sh!t that masquerades as a Governing body.
Aye Right
Pray for the Leaders, that they make the right decisions.
End Times is my Jibber Jabber, I’m influenced by what I Read.
I urge you, if you hate Trump – Pray for Him.
If you hate May – Pray for Her.
If you Despise Fraser – Pray for Her.
If you really dislike Nicola Like I do, Pray that I can start to Pray for her.
Shut yer Mouth
Being a Leader is very hard.
Especially now as the Enemy is Maxed out.
Jobo,CRC, DD,Philv,VP,P&M, FFM,Sipsini
Leave it yeah.
Missing my Son being here Every Weekend.
God Bless Evry CQNer.
SA is Scottish and is Strong running.
He could have been Awesome @ Celtic.
Money is his thinking. Nae worries Best Wishes Stuart.
Stuart has made the wrong decision Football wise IMO.
If I was Him I’d take the Incredible offer Celtic have made him.
808 State
Who Knows what will happen?
Stuart isnae daft.
Celtic on a 4 year deal.
You know you want to.
Junglism
Dad, Really rates Stuart, Dad I hope is wrong about him Leaving Celtic. He adds so much Forward drive When he is on it.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I think he is offski.
CELTIC is CELTIC
Good morning good ghuys and ghirls from a dry and humid Garngad.
Seen that clip David17 posted of Ronaldo and the wee fan.
That is what football is all about… The fans… I don’t particularily like CR7 I think he dives too easily, but that clip showed a different side to him.
On a totaly different story, I am just back from my daily gym routine, and in the last 3 weeks I have lost just over half a stone. Still a long way to go though.???
Not had a beer in 2 weeks…aargh
Hail Hail
D. :)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DfVlT_iUcAMGUjm.jpg
smiley let loose the rusks of war thing
Braw
Good morning CQN from Moville in “Gods Own Country”. Great weekend in Belfast saw Finbar Furey, spent time with old friends BMCUWP, CCB, DD, Friesdorfer, Dena, Roy C and son M, Almore – special mention for organising the “Tour”, new friends Gearoid1888, 16 Roads, Raymac, Ian the Bear and pal Davie, Tour guide Robert – fascinating stories. Recharge the batteries for the rest of our tour!!
HH
ONEMALLOY
The top of the morning to ye both!!
Hope you have a grand time on your big wee tour.
Magic seeing you both again
Bit of an electric storm this morning,so just taking in the news.Great delight at the gullible monkeys being ripped off once more.That’s the Engine Room Subsidiary,in hock to the tune of 3 million,plus interest,and now the Dumb and dumbest,in hock to the tune of 2 million.And KEV says the Celtic fans are not “Cute enough”.I see he has not mentioned it for a few days,but maybe it’s dawned on him,it was only the Huns who were paying 49 quid to visit Celtic Park,for the Pumpfests.Then again,maybe not.
We need to get whatever new players in quickly for start of training.Looking for a “If Carlsberg did Fridays” this week.
Turkeybhoy
I predict:
a) Edouard will sign;
b) Quif (SA) will leave.
I am more confident of a) than b).
JJ
Quif ?
He must be going to a French Club :-)
Good morning all. Hope the Hootenanniers are all recovering. Was ragged yesterday after arriving home at 3am and then had to prepare for our first ever street party.
Thanks to BMCUWP for organizing the hoot. Great to visit the Short Strand for the first time, lovely weather all day, the very informative walking tour, the refreshments and grub in the Felons (thanks G98) and then there were the (more than a few) beers with old and new friends.
Hope I can make the next one.
Really would like to see Armstrong signing.Himself,Sinclair and KT,made a helluva attacking threat up that left side.Noticeable how Scott’s game dropped of when Armstrong got injured.A lot of their interplay was terrific.Seemed to be on the same wavelength.When fit and playing,not many better.Would be a travesty to sell him for the fee mentioned,but if he really wants to go,noT much we can do.Hope its not just the money we are offering.
Turkeybhoy at 10.10
On a point of order, Sir! Some of us season ticket holders also pay for the home games vs Them. My ST is restricted because the quarantine zone between the good guys and the zombie support has to be so wide. The consolation for me is that my seat is in the zone, not occupied by one from the dark side.
So, I do have to pay and I think it was £49. And I’m happy to confirm that when the fourth goal went in, £49 felt cheap and when the fifth went in, I wasn’t caring how much it cost.
I also have to relocate for Champions League nights, but only by about three seats, to accommodate the camera rig. The cameraman, same guy every game, is a real nice guy and we get to see immediate replays :-)
ONEMALLOY, you’re making me jealous…
That’s my favourite place bar none.
If you get the chance you should pop into Rawdons – cracker wee pub & you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.
HH
RP
Hot Smoked
Thinking about it for ages,I now think Mc Gunn,bloody tablet,would be a good signing for us.Perfectly suited to the rigours of an SPL season,and could improve further under Brendan,and BROONY.If Armstrong goes,I would have him in.Certainly would not make us any weaker.I think,one to have in the trenches with you.
Just watched short highlights of The night we beat Manure 1-0 in 2006 (where oh where does the time go). Some talk on here recently about whether or not, one or two quality signings, would have much impact on our chances in the Champions League qualifiers. Well watch this short clip, and then imagine that tie without the contributions of Messrs Boruc and Nakamura.
Warning. This clip includes scenes from the very beginning, that some viewers may find orgasmic.
https://youtu.be/PSIXkQmeFd8
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Field Of Drams,
I realise that a few have to pay this,but the way KEV batters on about it,its everyone.The vast majority paying it are the Huns.I agree.To watch 5 goal victories against that mob,I am sure the price is well worth it.
Turkeybhoy,
Your comment about SA, KT and SS disnae make a lot of sense.
Scott had a poor Season, that showed by the way he was utilised in important games.
Stuart shouldn’t have signed a 1 year extension. Celtic have done all they can.
Kieran Tierney is HUNGRY.
The interplay – cannae think of too much between those 3. No doubt there is a cracking combo there that makes you say it.
Peter,
That should be a C.All about opinions,but I think there I a connection between Armstrong not playing,and Sinkys loss of form.
RP MCMURPHY on 11TH JUNE 2018 10:31 AM
ONEMALLOY, you’re making me jealous…
That’s my favourite place bar none.
If you get the chance you should pop into Rawdons – cracker wee pub & you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.
HH
RP
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Popped in late on last night for a drink before bed, music and a lock in later later left at 2.30am!!
Very welcoming!!
HH
ONEMALLOY, excellent, don’t think I’ve ever left there before 2.30am.
I’m heading over mid August & so looking forward to it.
Enjoy the rest of your travels.
HH
RP
new article posted.