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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BT – he made sure of both :-) hope the paperwork is all done on the car and they don’t keep you waiting too long!!
Malorbhoy – Scotrail are playing the how many passengers can you squeeze on the one train! I think I may be in the winning carriage :-)
Just in to say…..
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Cowiebhoy
08:02 on 22 October, 2013
Time for some points on the board Bhoys
Hail Hail
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Surely it’s time for some ‘tims’ on the ‘bored’ ?
Nah – only kidding m8 :)
HH
Good Morning from a relatively mild and dry City Centre.
We have our injury problems, and that suspension, but that’s all part of the game
As Neil stated if the guys on the park win their personal battles then we will be ok.
What we have to do better, is keep possession when we win the ball.
I suspect any goals we get will come from set plays, rather than from open play.. but we’ll all take any kind of goals tonight.
I have my half day booked off , so going to try and meet up with Oldtim and a few of the guys today, so looking forward to it..
I would agree with Kayal33 re the team, with Lustig if fit, and Fisher if any doubt.
—————–Forster——————
Lustig Ambrose Van Dijk Izaguirre
——-Kayal Mulgrew Ledley——–
Forrest——-Pukki———-Samaras
To the Celtic family everywhere , enjoy your day, and let’s all hope for a result tonight.
HH
malorbhoy
08:37 on 22 October, 2013
Any word on when the Ajax away tickets are coming out..?
Malorbhhoy/minx
Woll be in for early festivities then hope to catchoup latet. Be there till about three.
Minx
Did oldtim pack his medication last night?
If we are to win tonight we need the guile of Pukki, Forrest, Samaras to shine through. I am happy we will defend well. Key night for whoever is CF – get in the 6 yard box!!
Could be Pukki’s night to shine and Balde for a winner.
Need to play with Vim vs Ajax especially if they play Hertz van Hier and Avis van Rentaal up front
Kev Jungle
Let’s get behind all the Bhoys tonight
Off oot to work then straight over to game
Hail hail & COYBIG
Ps, PMS a real legend
WEE BGFC @ 6.58
I like your style !
JJ
malorbhoy-heavy overnight rain in and around Glasgow,flooding in many areas,roads closed etc.No mention of trains affected on radio Shortbread.Will post if i hear anything different.
‘McDowellcelt god bless wee oscar ‘
My mate is looking for a ticket for his son
I could get him to meet you anywhere in town this afternoon, if it is still available ?
glasgowdave
08:42 on 22 October, 2013
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That’s guid stuff fella well said.
Hopefully the blog will continue in this theme for the rest of the day.
HH
“Send yer casuals over here !!!!”
Old Jungle chants
Good Lhuck – Hail Hail – Off oot.
I got in on lower level train this morning no problem.
Unlike yesterday.
67 heaven
Haven’t heard anything will ask Laura-Anne tonight, see you in Paradise
BT
See you later Hail Hail
Vine,was he no a extra in deliverance!. Cue banjo.
big sean.
nervous.
Bada Bing
Thank’s for info might see you in the afternoon Hail Hail
BT – he did
Trains coming to and via Edinburgh are all delayed or cancelled they better get it sorted for tonight! Don’t mind being late for work but not the game!!
Not a big Twitter fan but just thinking that if the Lenny/Vine dialogue had been reversed the SMSM and Vincent Lunny would be squealing and throwing the book at Lenny,
However the silence from all – other than the usual Lenny “rant” jibes in the papers – does Neil never just speak out? – is not at all surprising.
GETS 666 outa the way!
No need to thank me…..
Glasgowdave
No problem ticket is here. Il be in Glasgow for half 2 usually head down the gallowgate hoops bar.
cowiebhoy
Legend, a word credited to some people whom it should never be used in the same paragraph, never mind sentence. In your use, too true, a real legend.
LENNYBHOY
Sleep’s for wimps and lucky people!
Mail received,thanks.
I’m in Devizes tomorrow which has a branch which let’s me do these things.
Congratulations to that young whippersnapper,PAUL THE MAESTRO McSTAY.
49 today.
From CELTICWIKI
http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/McStay,+Paul
enjoy the game bhoys. Celtic 3 – Ajax 1. seen that one before.
Just a quick visit to wish the Bhoys all the best tonight , can’t wait for the game .
Come On You Bhoys In Green
Glasgows Green and White .
McDowellcelt god bless wee oscar
Thanks, I’ll pop in to the Hoops bar about 3:30, and will ask around for you
Really appreciate it.. HH
Good morning from a bright and sunny Nordrhein Westfalen a predicted high of 23*C here today. Broonie and Commons will be sorely missed but a win is a must tonight if we are to have any European football after Christmas. God bless the Ryan family and a big well done to Lennybhoy for all his efforts.
COYBIG!!
Hail! Hail! PMTYH
Glasgowdave.
I’ll be in BBs around 2.30,but I’ll be in Glasgow at 1.00pm, Hopefully meeting up with a few bhoys on my way to BBs to drop of my bag.
Glasgowdave.
No bother boss.. Buzz me on 07549302880 when ur near there sure.
Hail hail
Morning , just sorted a wee half day today , only 3 hours to go !!! , collecting no2 son and heading into the big city to sample the atmosbeer !! hopefully catch up with some CQN bhoys at some point.
expecting a close game , hope Joe is fit to start , coybig
PS no1 son is working at game for G4S so go easy on the yellow jackets , they are only students on low wages. :)
midfield maestro
07:18 on 22 October, 2013
take the gang here for a warm safe welcome
http://thegriffinglasgow.co.uk/
Anybody heard from SydneyTim? A friend of mine’s just been evacuated from his recently purchased house in the Blue Mountains into the city.
Malorbhoy.
If your still about. Head to George Sq or George st ==Corner of North Fredrick St there’s a bar called the Italian Bar,I’ll get in there around 2.05pm just to rest my weary legs and catch my breath,then I’ll proceed to do a pub crawl until I get to BBs around 2.30pm, BT will there (I think) if Karen lets go of him. I’ve got a couple of bottles of red in my bag,and two glasses,so wont be stuck.
Oldtim
Good to see you’re up and about on this fine morning.
I’m getting the old butterflies already, Isn’t it great being a Celtic supporter ?
I’ll be in the Blane Valley about 13:00, and will wait until you arrive.
Take care
D. HH
Malorbhoy
I meant 1.05pm.
an hour to go before im on the one road that leads to
paradise.The excitement is rising hope i can contain it.
C.O.Y.B.I.G
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