Energy in abundance but discipline key

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If you cast your mind back 50 weeks to the visit of Barcelona to Celtic Park you may remember we took to the field with a so-called skeleton squad.  Captain, Scott Brown, was missing, as was Hooper, Stokes and Izaguirre.  Of those outfield players on the bench, only Paddy McCourt had made a dozen appearances for the club.

We lost Lustig and Samaras to knocks during the game, replaced by Watt and Kayal, respectively (yes, an 18-year-old striker replaced the right back).

The script was written.  We have another enormous challenge ahead tonight but I would rather tackle Ajax than Barcelona.

There will be an abundance of energy from the crowd, and from the Celtic players, but discipline is all important.  Don’t make unforced errors, don’t take unnecessary risks, don’t pull jerseys, and most importantly of all, don’t concede free kicks in dangerous areas.

The team who makes the fewest mistakes will win the game; we don’t need to be desperately creative, just stick to task.

This is our Cup Final, let me at them…
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  1. The Battered Bunnet on

    It doesn’t really matter who is selected to start tonight’s match.

     

     

    All that matters is that those who are, play well.

     

     

    ProfundityCSC

  2. Philbhoy - Bring it on!!!! on

    goldstar10

     

     

    Didn’t make it!

     

     

    I had to work, but it wasn’t abad day for me.

     

     

    How’s the job hunting going?

  3. Afternoon all

     

    Celtic yoofs started very confidently two good chances first 5 mins.

     

    C’mon the bhoys, updates to follow

     

    HH PB

  4. j k q v w x y z

     

     

    In a Mock The Week Styleee…

     

     

    It’s the headline in tomorrows East Kilbride News

     

     

    Jobo Knits Quilts Vehemently Worrying X-rated Yodelling Zombies

  5. goldstar10

     

     

    13:45 on 22 October, 2013

     

    Quiz question, unconnected to footy.

     

     

    What is the significance of the following letters?

     

     

    j k q v w x y z

     

    ————

     

    They’re not in the Gaelic alphabet?

  6. Fergie being questioned by reporters on his new book .

     

     

    Do they think they will ask him why he nutted Bobby Murdoch and why he instructed Cooper to nail Charlie Nic before he got out the centre circle ??

  7. Mountblow tim supporting wee oscar on

    DD

     

     

    Think trains are coming back on with a 15 min delay?

     

    Will be going down to Station between 1530 and 1600

     

     

    Get my mob # from Paul 67 and I can let you know

     

    If trains are running

     

     

    Hail Hail

     

     

    MT

  8. Does anyone know if the Kerrydale Bar is open tonight and if so from what time?

     

    The club website is unhelpful on this – it does say this facility is not available for high risk fixtures ?? eh?

  9. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS forza Oscar and Mackenzie on

    MICKYBHOY

     

     

    Don’t forget yer REBS tracks.

     

     

    Wouldnae like to see you having a wasted day,you know,one where you don’t shaft a well-meaning Celtic supporter.

     

     

    Or even worse,a family on their way home from Mass who can’t afford a car.

  10. If we avoid defeat tonight, we’re still playing for 2nd place.

     

     

    If we lose, we’re playing for 3rd; STILL playing for 3rd.

     

     

    Remember that before the toys get flung oot the pram.

     

     

    This mob are Ajax in name only. 3-0, comfortable, Sammi’s big night.

  11. Istanbulcelt Oscar's Green & White Army on

    Eurochamps67

     

     

     

    12:59 on 22 October, 2013

     

     

     

    Ta Doc,

     

    Just need to wait for Celtic TV then!

     

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     

     

    Eurochamps,

     

     

    Your not waiting to watch it live on Celtic tv i hope. They only play champs league games a few hours after the game has finished.

     

     

    I shall be on vipbox myself.

     

     

    Good luck getting the game!!

     

    HH

  12. bognorbhoyle oscar in my thoughts

     

    13:07 on

     

    22 October, 2013

     

    Sitting besides 6 Ajax fans at gatwick

     

    They seem like no bad guys l.p.

     

     

    Hi Pal

     

    work done for the day

     

    will be in town about 5ish

     

    Merchant city area.

     

     

    Hail Hail

  13. Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar on

    Ledley must play tonight. Of all the midfielders that we’ll have available he will maintain his positioning and ensure that we don’t give the ball away cheaply and in dangerous areas.

     

     

    Huge night for Kayal if he starts. He has much to prove, possibly a CL night against European giants could just be the stage he needs.

     

     

    Celtic 1 Floor Cleaners 0

  14. Shieldmuir Celtic on

    B.R.T.W.

     

    Congratulations on your excellent contribution this morning. This supberb analysis deserves wider circulation and I hope it reaches the Celtic Board,S.F.A. and U.E.F.A.at least. Otherwise we risk just talking to ourselves on here- enjoyable though that may be.

  15. Delaneys Dunky on

    HT

     

     

    Totally agree. Joe and Beram are our two most important players tonight. Think they will both be up for it! Have a hunch that Amido has a big part to play.

  16. Celtic playing well, why do the continentals look bigger and fitter?

     

    Celtic have had the best chances 3 Ajax more possession. Dutch happy to play from the back very slowly.

  17. Celtic 1 up Joe Thomson after brilliant work by no6 I’ll get his name at h/t HH GREAT PLAY BY THE YOUNG HOOPS

  18. paddybhoy1888,

     

     

    you ever been to The Netherlands mate?

     

     

    They look bigger coz they are fecking bigger…..much bigger!

     

     

    :-)

     

     

    HAIL! HAIL!

     

    Token