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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MiT
It would be proper Karma so it would :-)
HH
MIT
Again?
Sheep penned in.
BSR,
If the score stays the same and it goes to pens, would the sheep be favourites ? ?
Blantyre Tim
To be clear I am loving these Celtc times. Sorry if you are finding it less enjoyable.
Ad majora natus sum
And all that !
Bateen
I’ll set them up
Asteras Tripolis beat AEK Athens last season.
Burnley score. No pens ?
No stopping Cork
2-1
DELANEYSDUNKY
Good luck to your nephew he will love Perth it’s a brilliant city , he can watch the Hoops games in Rosie O’Grady’s CSC and catch up with WILLIEFERNIE of this blog
2-1 Burnley, half-time , extra-time
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 2ND AUGUST 2018 9:54 PM
Asteras Tripolis beat AEK Athens last season.
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Tripolis also finished 25 points behind AEK. Tripolis are the Kilmarnock of the Greek League.
PR67
Thanks. Will let him know about Rosie O’Grady’s CSC. As long as they serve J20. His favourite drink that got BMCUW barred oot Wetherspoons Cheltenham. ?
Night night Dons. Nae luck.
Aberdeen did well, and will hump the huns on Sunday
Dons Hibs it. Definite penalty, he moved his arm. Shame.
hard luck dons
Not disgraced themselves by any means tonight. Most english pundits though it would be over after the first leg..
Feel sorry for the guys I know who are down there, including my oldest boy and his mates.
Don’t feel one bit of sympathy for Logan, Shinnie, or McInnes ?
Craigan has done nothing but talk down Aberdeen and Scottish football since the start of the match. Snivelling toady git.
DD: best of luck to your nephew.
Bateen
I am sure your son will be proud of the Dons effort. Why is it I prefer your Celtic supporting other son? Hahaha
Hope to see you Saturday J.
YNWA
Flicked between the Aberdeen game and the Sevco game. Aberdeen were just lumping it up the park. Shinnie, GMS and McGinn (Niall variety) the only players with skill.
Sevco have found a lucky manager. Very little else going for them. McGregor, the left winger and the dreadlock midfielder are their only players with a semblance of quality. And they are lightweight. They don’t have any shape but they do run around a lot.
Which provides an intriguing clash of styles for their clash on Sunday. Up and at ’em Aberdeen or disorganised, powderpuff lucky Sevco.
Aberdeen will do well to recover from the defeat and extra time. A draw looks most likely.
DD, the young man will love it .
A wee question, was gave this year’s ago, just found it. If one of team sign it she will be up for life on the CSC wall. Any of that team local per chance?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ouq4bTD3RPePQz-tcDHTR_SN6XqewzhTlGTz0T_ap9Q/edit?usp=drivesdk
Almore
Thank you. He loves Perth after one week there. Better than Dundee,Dingwall, Dumbarton or his home town Clydebank he reckons. Wonder why??
Didn’t see the orcs this evening. Really enjoyed the Aberdeen game. A tough season awaits us. Despite looking to have a weaker squad the dons are physically strong, looking fit and mostly well organised. Hibs look like continuing their decent form. It might be early days but I think Scottish football has upped its game somewhat.
Of course we’ll have to face the new brilliant Sevco like we have every year. That’s a given. They are always brilliant at this stage of the league season.
Mahe
He is a young single athlete just turned 22. The Sheilas don’t know what’s hit them. Haha
‘Two men have been seriously injured in violent clashes ahead of a football match in Glasgow.
The trouble occurred near Ibrox stadium before the game between Rangers and Croatian side Osijek.
Police said they had been called to Edmiston Drive at its junction with Paisley Road West just after 19:00.
The injured men, aged 24 and 40, are being treated for stab wounds at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Both are in a stable condition.’
Oops, that top DD
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IaZHh-4c7uDmYX4B9lYBgJiz0vp40vja97uGWl1M83c/edit?usp=drivesdk
Delaneys,
See you Saturday, for sure.
Mahe@10:34
That’s a belter HH ????
Mahe
Send it to Celtic and ask for Danny McGrain to sign it. He played that match.
Danny McGrain
World Class.
Franny , chances of one of the team signing it ? It is for a CSC.
Can you help ? Sure you know everyone right ? ;) Hope youre well partner
Thanks DD and I think I will. Quiz tomorrow ? Hail Hail
Mahe
Danny is still employed by Celtic. He signs stuff for fun. He lives less than a mile from me. Daniel Fergus McGrain was a World Class right and left back. I witnessed all his goals for Celtic. Contact John Paul Taylor. Celtic SLO
DD: Dr Marc loved Australia (lived in Melbourne) but he, myself and 51% are all delighted he’s back home.
It’s a great experience/operchancity though.
Mahe
Up for a quiz tomorrow thanks.
YNWA
D17
Can see a few of our 800 supporters getting plugged by huns in December. We should tell them to ram their 800 tickets up their arse.
Have the GB been blamed for the bother at Poundland yet?