Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain will bring some autumn glamour to Glasgow in the Champions League group stage. Bayern are second favourites for the trophy, PSG, fifth. The challenge to reach the knock out stage could scarcely be greater.
Anderlecht, by comparison, offer substantially less-ominous opposition, but a quick glance at their European form will dissuade anyone from underestimating the Belgian champions.
The group bears a remarkable resemblance to Celtic’s 2003 Champions League group, the last time we faced Bayern and Anderlecht, with another French side, Lyon, ending up as group winners. All four teams finished within three points, with Bayern and Lyon both winning the final games by a single goal – dropped points would have seen them eliminated. Celtic qualified for the Uefa Cup, courtesy of a superior head-to-head record against Anderlecht.
Anderlecht started last season slowly (as they have this season), failing to reach the Champions League group stage, but that only spurred them on for a memorable Europa League campaign. In Europe’s second-tier tournament, they won away in Azerbaijan before recording draws in France (St Etienne) and Germany (Mainz, whom they beat 6-1 in Brussels). Fortunate form for trips to those two territories this term.
They knocked-out Zenit and APOEL Nicosia in the first two Europa League rounds before being eliminated 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-final by Manchester United. Those are very decent European results, but it you want some comfort, Ajax went all the way to the final 14 weeks ago, and they were beaten home and away by Rosenborg this month. It’s not about what you did yesterday that counts.
At Celtic Park, we have a punchers’ chance against Bayern and PSG, but our measure of progress this season will be determined by results against Anderlecht. The night we beat them 3-1 in 2003 counts as one of our great Champions League performances, the stadium rose to a man and blew the Belgian champions away. Watch the highlights if you are in any doubt about this.
The 2003 1-0 defeat by 10 men in Brussels still rankles as an underachievement. Losing to an 86th minute goal in Munich, after being ahead with 17 minutes to go, and losing to an 86th minute penalty in Lyon, leaves me feeling we have some scores to settle.
Let’s take them this time, Brendan. You know you can…
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THECELT45
Just been hearing about that weather system,mate. Hope you have yer wellies and a brolly,sounds awesome-and not in a good way.
Here’s a wee choon for Harvey…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WANNqr-vcx0
Good luck,bud!
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Otherside …
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rn_YodiJO6k
I hope that the JUNGLE gies it tight….
tae the Tory twat linesman the day….
…..oh wait….
George Baker Selection – Little Green Bag…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kipjrg5O0A4
Stivs…..is it fiturama ;-))
*Futuram…
Alvarez, Hatton, Pacquioa, De la Hoya…..the list goes on…. never managed to lay a glove on Mayweather.
He’s now getting 100million bucks to take on a guy who ain’t even had an amateur fight in a boxing ring?
It’s crazy. Mayweather is 2/9 to win!! He should be 1/100. I’m not kidding.
This is the most ridiculous match up in boxing history, and there have been plenty in the past.
There are only a few outcomes, and none of them are a CM win.
I think it’s a rigged fight. If it is, either:
Mayweather wins by points simply to let the PPV mugs get their 20 bucks worth
Mayweather stops him mid to late rounds when McG starts tiring
McG goes all MMA and gets disqualified for an illegal move. An ‘instinctive kick or whatever .Actually that option will get the rematch on!!
If it ain’t fixed ( huuup)
This gets stopped in 2 or 3 rounds max when the ref won’t allow McG’s head to take anymore punches.
There is no possible way CMc can win an honest fight.
It’s akin to Barcelona taking on the Harlem Globetrotters at basketball and the globetrotters are 2/9 to win.
Lunacy….. and clearly a fix. ( but that’s entertainment these days I guess)
By the way I’m a huge fan of both in their respective sports.
I’m in the Lake District right now. Off to Cartmel races. Anyone backing McGregor to win? If you are, you’d be as well doubling it up with me to ride 3 winners this afternoon.
TWISTSNTURNS
McGregor has a puncher’s chance. And against one of the best defensive boxers ever,that ain’t much
TWIST SN
Happy punting at Cartmel.
Lovely place,by all accounts.
Not unusual for me to be at the airport at this time in the morning.
Good thing is that this is NOT business. Will miss the game today. And McGregor flattening Mayweather.
Hoops to win by a 2 goal margin.
Bobby
To have a punchers chance you need to be able to hit the target…. and there’s no way he will get near FM to land one.
Mayweather is far too good on his feet to take a McG punch.
If Mayweather wants he can end this with just the sheer number of punches he would land in a very short space of time… if as I say … he chooses to… but for the punters turning up and paying a whopping great price for a brief, that wouldn’t go down well.
Patrick’s day yet Bobby? Today ?
Bobby
Yes very picturesque little village. There’s 7 races today and 7 Monday.
So let’s see that’s 14 x losers plus 2 x cheeseburgers and chips, added to 12 hours drinking at inflated prices. Add the betting at other courses, football coupon….oh and a coffee for the wife each day …. any chance ya can lend me a few ££’s Bobby… I’ll square ye up when I don’t see ye….
I wonder if she’ll pass on that coffee actually……waste of money really….
No way it’s a fix! Honestly.
Bigger than The Rammie in the Jungle.
Dinny be wasting your cash. Gee it tae PLC cause they ur skint and need it mair.
MWD
MWD
I’m thinking of investing in some shares in a football club.
See if I buy into Rangers, do I get tax relief on my investment?
( I did write to them to ask but the guy just wrote back… ” what’s tax?”)
Twisty
I’m unsure that Rangers still exist.
Go fur it.
MWD
“I’m unsure that Rangers still exist”
You don’t believe in ghosts?
Latest news…………
The Famous Glasgow Celtic have really scared that PSG mob just 24 hours after CL draw..cos last night they went oot and spent £255 million on TWO unknown diddies……PSG are obviously running scared of the auld ‘Tic !
Bring it on………
HH
TWISTSNTURNS
Nae bother,you’re good for it.
We’ll have our day in The Emerald eventually!
Ltaest news…the Huns have replaced the song “Simply the Best” with the old Kinks classic….”Sunny Afternoon”…
The opening line is of course…” The TAXMANs taken all my dough….
COYBIG
Calculon 2.0….at a stretch…..could b a parody of Sevco ;-))….
Robot Devils’ line at the end….priceless ;-))
H.H.
Is it nearly 11/11 ?
Celtic to move clear at the top of the SPL this afternoon by winning 5-1…or maybe 4-0 ?
Not long to go now Bhoys and Ghirls.
I have a wee gut feeling that Stevie may will prove to be a very good signing for Aberdeen, I saw his 2 goals last week…..therefore I am taking him to score first today v Partick Thistle @ 9/2 with bet365.
I will also double him up with The Griff @ 9/4.
HH
Good morning CQN from a cool, dry and brightish East Devon.
Let’s pump the hammer throwers from Perth today. YNWA.
OOPS….nearly forgot…for the 2nd day in a row I got the York Placepot up.
I’ll need to double check… but I think it paid around £130/140 ?
Here we go for 3 in a row !
I’m on a wee roll the last few weeks…..betting wise….but I’m still not putting money on me getting a burd anytime soon.
HH
Big Jimmy
£149 payout. Vg bud. Nice lift
Any burdz going cheap ?
HH
….and £667 the day before…. that’s tremendous!!
Gl for 3 in a row today….
TWISTS N TURNS on 26TH AUGUST 2017 6:44 AM
Big Jimmy
£149 payout. Vg bud. Nice lift
………………..Cheers mate.
I wasn’t sure as I was a wee bit half pissed when I got home at midnight last night, and I was attempting to read the results thru beer dimmed eyes…not for the 1st time.
HH
See that Guinness and Belhaven Best it does funny things to us Bhoys…especially after about 20 odd pints !
I will have a few today before watching the auld ‘Tic…and I may force myself into a few more after watching the auld ‘Tic.
HH
BIGJIMMY
40/1 to top our group. Just saying,like.
Above for TURKEYBHOY too(!)
My first thought was my bet was beat…then I realised my horse in the 5th race at York was a non runner….so in the case of a Placepot..I was on the favourite which finished 2nd …I think…Im away to look at todays runners.
HH
BMCUWP,
40/1…I’ll have a wee bite of that mate. ?
cheers.
HH
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Get in the mood for todays game with the analysis of the Astana match – Astana tactical improvement, Brown, Bitton, McGregor and Ntcham. Plenty more, get a brew and enjoy. HH
Twists
Cartmel
Word for the Bowens one in the 4.35 Cartmel …Fair to Middling…Its 5 to 2 second fav with
Great Wits
Thanks
WHAT IS THE STARS on 26TH AUGUST 2017 7:06 AM
Twists
Cartmel
Word for the Bowens one in the 4.35 Cartmel …Fair to Middling…Its 5 to 2 second fav with
………………………………………………
I just picked out 2 horses at Cartmel before I read the above,
last Saturday I had a bet come up when trainer “D.McCain” only had 3 runners at Perth.
They all won @ 3/1..7/1..9/1.
The same trainer only has 2 runners today both at Cartmel.
3.25 Black Jack Rover @ 5/1.
4.35 Welsh Bard @ 15/2.
I will be betting McCains two, but in the 4.35..I will bet a wee reverse forecast with my fancy and WITS tip methinks.
Best of luck chaps.
HH