It was far from pretty but it was always going to be effective. Celtic matched whatever Rosenborg could offer in Trondheim last night to make their way to the Champions League third qualifying round.
This was not an occasion that will last long in the memory, Celtic only got their passing game together fleetingly – and not at all in the first half, but Rosenborg looked as though they could play all night and not reduce Celtic’s advantage.
What was clear from the start is that Celtic were short of options in possession. The linking play we are used to seeing from Callum McGregor, Olivier Ntcham and Scott Brown just didn’t happen. As a consequence, Scott Sinclair and James Forrest were offered little action, while Odsonne Eduard had a largely frustrating evening.
A significant part of Celtic’s play is underpinned by the central defenders pushing ahead of their central-mid team-mates. This seldom happened last night, almost certainly on team orders. Consequently, our shape was unfamiliar in possession, but better that, than leaving space to be exploited at the back.
Brendan Rodgers will be happy with the return he got from the players, but will look to stop so many crosses getting into the box, if he deploys a similar strategy again.
Next up, the seventh consecutive Flag Day!
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GREENPINATA
No need for any action to be taken bar the police doing their job.
It’s unlicensed condoned thuggery,and it has to stop.
GLENDALYSTONSILS
Chuck it on The Hoops winning the league!
Reading between the lines,I dont think Brendan is too enamoured with LG at the moment.Stupid boy if he is not toeing the line.So many times it has happened,that when his chance has come,through injury to Moussa,he has not been able to take it.Brendan did not sound pleased,for whatever reason.
Lets hope Griff is back playing tomorrow.Along with Boyatta,Jozo,Kouassi,Mikel,.We need them all fit.
Weekend on us again,and so is the endless drivel from the Artist formerly known as Kev J.
LENNYBHOY,
that must have been a site to see.Nearly 50 buses.My Father In Law,God rest him,told me on normal Saturdays,there could be 20 upward buses leaving Coles.Incredible.He also told me that at one time,The Brig had more Pubs than any other Main St.
GREENPINATA- agreed , but the police and the City Fathers do nothing; bar enjoy hospitality at Poundland
BMCUW,
On their sites,they are advocating”Carnage”when we have to visit there.I agree 100% with DD,that if the Police dont step in,Celtic should not accept tickets .We know they are festering with rage,their sites are full of it.Our Media either turning a blind eye,or,as was the case last night,helping promote it.I did mention,that at half time last night,BT had their cameras lined up to show the WATP,slogan in full view for an interview.
Detestable scum.
Does anyone have the Skylink TV box being advertised on CQN. If so does it work well?
The hamster caught in the wheel at Level 5-‘ Celtic fans infiltrate Croat Ultras to spark violence…’ will be along any minute now
It has been coming for quite some time.
Nutjobs in their support getting club ties was testimony.
The cops won’t solve the matter, neither able or willing.
News from Man City that the Arzani loan deal for 2 years to Celtic,will be an option to buy one has emerged.Similar to the Mooy to Huddersfield deal.
Marrakesh express/Friesdorfer
Re Herald
a hun toilet roll.eg. 2 Hugh Adams obituaries!! 1 written by the disgraced knights favoured historian of the club he takes no responsibility for liquidating.
it incessant non stop meejah war with the cheating and liquidated hun.
always will be
whether the cheating hun liquidated or not
and do one if you think Celtic are any part of this
the masonic riddlement of Sir David and the lost £Billion
him and his fellow goats in the ‘banking ‘sector,
a modern day darien scandal
Aye but its aw Celtics fault,
like F… it is
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Jamesgang belated happy birthday
away back to lurkin:-)
HH
Frieasdorfer ./Marrakesh
just first paragraph only for you tims, sorry just rantin at the tosh swallowed on here bout our club at times,
HH
Congrats to Celtic and Dafabet on their own 7IAR!
Quick hands-up re our sponsorship deals.
Never used CR Smith
Nor Peoples
Only bought Celtic tops from Umbro.
Never used NTL
Carling is the lager of choice down here-same as Tennents in Scotland.
Magners is only £2 a pint,so if the Guinness is off,there you go,simple choice.
Never placed a bet wi Dafabet.
Now,I’m not having a go at the power of advertising and sponsorship-it works,of course it does!-but I’ve had this conversation with fans of various clubs over the years. Example,Swindon Town is sponsored by Imagine Cruising,can’t imagine many Swindon Town fans going on a cruise.
We reckon the TV exposure is what these companies are aiming for-no surprise! Success breeds success,and brings in even more money to buy more success.
Lose that TV exposure,watch your income disappear.
I think the only shirt sponsorship deal that the fans bought in to was McEwans Lager. Nobody else would ever drink it.
(Caveat-I had two pints of it. )
TURKEYBHOY
Apart from the fact that the only way they could fill their stadium,pre-Souness,was to play us,I’m pretty sure that the only reason we got the entire Broomloan was due to safe access and departure.
Virtually every team they played last year whose fans were stuck in that wee corner complained about projectiles being thrown,and difficulties in getting in and out.
Anyone who goes there must be off their head. I’d rather sit in the Copeland Road again.
An Tearmann, how are you doing big mhan? Stopped reading The Herald long since, as per the other rags. Maybe see you tomorrow at the corner. HH
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 3rd August 2018 11:48 am
Congrats to Celtic and Dafabet on their own 7IAR!
Quick hands-up re our sponsorship deals.
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I’m in the same boat as you mate – never really been sold on anything from these companies that appear on our shirts. If I’m gonna spend a few grand of new windaes, or a new car I tend not to make a decision based on what football top it appears on. That said – never drank McEwans pish.
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new article posted.
If we get past AEK we will have URNed it!
HH!!
Haven’t seen anything regarding the naps competition so I’ll put my selection here just incase.
13:40 Goodwood
Outrage
HH.