Can we purge all negative overtones today, make sure we start tomorrow with a clean sheet? Injuries and suspensions are part of the game, we accept them and plan how to win important games.
Celtic are at their best when they are up against it, when everyone knows that nothing short of a herculean effort is required. This is the case tomorrow. The requirement is straightforward enough: win your personal battle, inhibit one of the best teams we will play this season, take control of midfield and find spaces in the Ajax defence to exploit.
We have more than enough players bursting to set about this task.
Ajax had a taxing game on Saturday, scoring late to secure a draw away to top of the table Twente. Although fourth, they are one of six teams no more than two points off the pace in what is currently one of Europe’s tightest leagues, but there is a fragility about Ajax.
The game against Twente was their first away match after a run of four home games, three of which were won comfortably, while they were denied a win against Milan by a ridiculous penalty in added time. Their away form, however, has been less than impressive; they are still waiting for their first win away from the Amsterdam ArenA this season. As a result, they travel to Celtic Park with the same trepidation they travelled to Groningen, Heerenveen, Twente, AZ, Barca and PSV, a series of games which returned three draws and three defeats.
Dutch media have also been reminding them of a quirky record to maintain. While Celtic eliminated Ajax the last twice the teams met in European Cup/Champions League duty, the Dutch avoided defeat on both games at Celtic Park. For us, this is a meaningless fact, but it is an added burden of expectation on Ajax.
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Tommysbhoy.
Any pot insight :-)
Is there trouble? bit concerned, was going up early and going to let the boy go up on train with his pal…
Might just drive up now
HH
eddieinkirk
The people of Kenya will be after them next!! I had a friend who did a stint there and he told me some of the things the Brits did. Disgusting does not cover it!!
Night Bhoys. I wont give a score cos I got the last 2 wrang.
HaiL HaiL
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
23:45 on 21 October, 2013
Night Bhoys. I wont give a score cos I got the last 2 wrang.HaiL HaiL
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Likewise, the last two games, played the .CL Anthem via my phone at work….. no working the morra..
HH
MICKTT
Jeez.that was brave!
The pitch getting a good natural soaking. Heavy floods, glad am home.
Can’t wait until tomorrow nights walk on, me and my 9 year old bhoy holding his first Celtic scarf I bought him with all his badges attached and collected from his first game at paradise 3 years ago!
We will wear our Kano teeshirts with pride, the wee man does his best for the Kano foundation… Always asking what else he can do to help out ! Proud of you son.
I’m sure I’ll need a hanky for the tears or even discreetly use his scarf as the magical moment of walk on is being sung approaches !
Only started posting last week, but I’m getting the bug Sannabhoy !
My Granda fae Tullow
The wee man will have a memory for life. I remember my first Euro night vividly. 39 years ago A Madrid. Hope he gets a win to remember :)
I would like to tell you all my formation for tomorrow but due to our injuries and my lack of insight of how Ajax key players form their strength. I will leave it it all up to Neil.
Going by things I’ve seen, they will play a 4-2-3-1
We must compete in the central area is key for both sides.
But what I really want to see is Kayal get his swagger back. The boy can play but he’s became far to shy since his injury and form of brown has not helped him.
So get behind him from the off.
That’s about the most utterly pointless post I’ve ever posted but I hope you get my point
Tictalker talking tic
delaneys dunky
00:52 on 22 October, 2013
My Granda fae Tullow
The wee man will have a memory for life. I remember my first Euro night vividly. 39 years ago A Madrid. Hope he gets a win to remember :)
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God help the lower Jock Stein stand tomorrow night area 141, he’s joined the school choir I’m sure wild animals will pick up his squeal miles away !! Bhoys like him are our fine clubs future just like our mother and fathers were.
The tension in the run up to a Euro night at CP is such that I can almost taste it. It’s certainly enough to give me trouble sleeping.
My first was v Dnamo Kiev in the Spring of 1966. We won 3-0. A repeat of that is, I think, beyond us and so I’m going for a 2-1 win tonight. Mulgrew and Forrest to score. HH
tictalker
01:05 on
22 October, 2013
Don`t run yourself down,pal.
That`s our job.
Macjay
I honestly tried to look at a system that can fit our players and I just gave myself a headache.
The boss will earn his wage that’s for sure.
Dutch players at CP I remember fondly
I can’t think of many.
Wim Jansen deserves a mention. He was Dutch and he stopped 10 in a row.
Bobby Petta if for nothing else his tormenting of Ricksen in the 6-2 game.
Pierre van Hooidjonk for his goals
Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink for his goals and in particular the last minute winner that won the league.
Evander Sno such unfulfilled promise. He could have been our first Wanyama.
anybody remember the good pizzas you could buy in the howff……done in the micro…when that was a novelty……it was the pizza creollas,s you could buy in the chippie but waterston chucked them in the micro..
1st euro game under the big lights for me was v partzan tirana of albania 1979. down 0-1 from 1st leg, an early o.g. from alan sneddon put us 2 down. the bhoys got stuck in and by half time had scored 4 goals. no more scoring in 2nd half. great night
greenyin
remember when the media would have used the phrase “the dutch cracks ajax” to describe our opponents tonight?
tictalker
01:29 on
22 October, 2013
Macjay
I honestly tried to look at a system that can fit our players and I just gave myself a headache.
The boss will earn his wage that’s for sure.
I have a feeling that this game is going to be at least as much of a challenge as Barca and A.C.
For me,all of this is a bonus.Qualification was the achievement.
Dontbrattbakkinanger.
The ultimate CQN cocktail.
I bottle of good red wine.
3 glasses of Brandy.
Glass of orange juice.
I pint of Lemonade.
2 oranges 1/4 tered
cup of crushed ice.
Pour everything into a two litre jug,drink at your leisure.should last for two days.
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DBBIA,
Gimme a jug of that Amortization!! In fact…make that two jugs!!
HH
TC45
Re a pub in Elgin to watch the game. Think it was whitedoghunch who asked.
The Ionic at the east end of the high st across from the court house is where the local CSC meets. As I am a shy and retiring type who doesn’t venture into rough drinking establishments very often, or maybe cause every time I’ve been in I’m so tired an emotional I didnae actually notice if they have a telly, I don’t go there much. Accross the road and up a wee bit is the Muckle Cross a witherspoons job with cheap beer (so I’m told) is Ok but mixed. The Crown, mentioned by Sunni Camlachie shut doon about 20 years ago so I’ve no idea how he went there 4 years ago. There is a place called the Cooperage, up at the west end opposite the RBS which would be OK but very coprporate and the Thunderton also OK. Avoid the White Horse. Good on a Saturday night but I had to leave at half time watching the Seville game due to the bar staff’s disdain for our heroes. You would be welcome at my house but, I’ll be at Parkhead and my Skyisalandfill jnr would probably be turning over to watch feckin Barca every five minutes.
Celticseemsaonegenerationalthingformecsc
Incidentally. Living wage for all who work at CP. I am lucky enough to have a wage which is some way in advance and can’t understand how anyone can get by on less than £10 an hour. Disgraceful if the board don’t support this. Sleep time. Train to Glasgow and drinks with the Grey Brigade beckon.
‘mon the hoops
HH
greenyinfurrafenian
01:59 on
22 October, 2013
The “samba senors”
Or……Spanish sandancers.
macjay
samba seniors
grab a granny
greenyinfurrafenian
02:51 on
22 October, 2013
At my time in life,mebbe a great granny.
Grab a granny…
So she has a wean at sixteen.. Etc
Forty odds is fine by me.
People can get by on less than £10 an hour.
You buy cheap food, eggs and bread is bangs for yer bucks.
You can’t smoke, and you can’t drink.
If you can do that, then you can do that.
But then if you can do that, then you can do a whole lot more.
My first Euro game was Celtic 2-2 Valencia in the Fairs Cup in 1963. The Spaniards had a 4-2 lead from the first leg. I was in the front of the old enclosure and I remember goalkeeper John Fallon pulling off a string of great saves to keep us in the game. Following season I saw my first Euro victory, a 3-0 (agg 4-1) win over Leoxiesg of Portugal. Barcelona knocked us out in the second round.
Tom
I don’t recall that game, I was a little too young ( born 58) . One game that sticks in my mind a little, and perhaps you could fill in the blanks for me, was a European cup game v Basle some years later. I think it may have been my first and I think I must have been about 12, so perhaps 1970 ish. The little bits I can remember are, I think….and you’re probably gonna correct me on most of this, was, an early goal for us, we won, 2 or 3 nil? Harry Hood, Willie Wallace.floodlights.
Loved those nights in the old jungle. Standing only. Folks say the ground was unsafe in those days. Well, I was 3 feet nothing and it felt the safest place in the world to me!
TWISTS N TURNS
http://www.alltimesoccer.com/alltime/celtic_vs_basel
Any use,mate?
BMCUW
Tyvm. I guess it was that 2 0 game in 1969 then. Since my birthday isn’t until December, I was only 10. What the hell was mammy twists playing at letting me go at that age:-)). I’m going home to see her in 2 weeks, I’ll remind her:-).
TWISTS N TURNS
She might not have known!
I was six then,taken to my first game the previous year against Aberdeen.
I think my first Euro game was v Kokkola,though I may be wrong.
Pretty sure my first ever defeat was THAT 4-1 game wi Partick!
Bobby
Haha…yeah she would have known!. I didn’t get to go to a deedco game until 1973 ( centenary cup final…hmmmm), so I guess my dad must have told her the Basle game was a ” quiet” one :-))
Morning from a mildly, breezy, still dry Chilterns…
Should be a great game this evening, we need a result – we are more than capable.
Celtic 2 – 1 Ajax
bobby murdoch’s curled-up winklepickers forza oscar and mackenzie
05:28 on 22 October, 2013
Do you ever sleep…)
Just sent youba quick email from my alternative email addy.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Good Morning Timland.
Off to work…….Celtic 3 Ajax 1……..I’ll log tonight
when I get home from CP……only if we win, to depressing
on here when we don’t.
COYBIG,
You ain’t much if you’re Dutch
Laten we slaan deze nederlandse tulp groeit parvenu
HH
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS forza Oscar and Mackenzie
05:28 on
22 October, 2013
TWISTS N TURNS
She might not have known!
I was six then,taken to my first game the previous year against Aberdeen.
I think my first Euro game was v Kokkola,though I may be wrong.
Pretty sure my first ever defeat was THAT 4-1 game wi Partick!
THAT Partick game is my 1st memory of going to football.
All i can remember is goals being scored by the other team….being mixed up and thinking……THEY must be US then…..and how irate everyone was…..i was terrified!
Funny how the defeats can stick in the mind.