When we drew Maribor I wrote about their performance in last season’s Europa League, when they were eliminated by eventual winners, Sevilla. Our man, Blaz, in Slovenia, also warned me that this was a settled team who had improved since ending Rangers’ interest in European football three years ago.
I watched Red Bull Salzburg destroy Ajax in Amsterdam last season with some sublime football, and my pal in Austria tells me not to put too much store in their 3-0 humbling by Malmo, who, apparently, rode their luck to an incredible degree. Having said that, on the balance of probabilities, they are by far the top seed we would have chosen.
As Croatia Zagreb, Dinamo Zagreb bossed Celtic out of the Champions League play-off round in 1998, our first attempt at the tournament. Zagreb’s stock has fallen since, so while you could make a good case to suggest we are far from ready to tackle any European team right now, this is a good draw. They are also not Legia Warsaw, which would have been an unwelcome confrontation at this time.
So far, so good. Then we draw a complete unknown from pot 4, who happened to eliminate Lyon in the last round.
Between now and the middle of next month Celtic have to be ready for these challenges. We have an opportunity to progress in the Europa League, earn some badly needed coefficient points, and revenue in the second half of the season.
Bring it on.
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manihoop 2326:-
No chance of Steven Fletcher coming to Celtic unless he takes a mammoth pay cut.
Peter Lawwell was asked by the Daily Record yesterday if Celtic had tried to sign a £6m to £8m striker and if so, what are the difficulties involved in doing this.
Peter Lawwell in response said that as an example it would cost £6m to £7m to sign Steven Fletcher and he is on £37,000 per week.
I wouldn`t rule out van Dijk going to Sunderland but it will be a straight cash deal I expect.
Kilbowie Kelt/Geordie Munro
Where are you getting the Yes Votes as limited to 3/1?
I just checked on Oddschecker and they list 3/1 as the least generous odds. You can get 10/3 from 4 firms, 7/2 from 6 firms, 4/1 from Willie Hills and 21/5 from BETDAQ and Betfair.
I would, of course, advise anyone on wasting their money on this.
Exiled Tim
See my post at 23.29, you are a shrewd guy, draw your own conclusions
TET
hahahahaha
Just havin a few drinks and wee lurk
Good to see so many Yes voters i was beginnin to think the majority on here were unionists
B-)
ryecatcher
23:26 on
30 August, 2014
Thinking Naismith is a seriously good player…….
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Agreed.
I wanted him when he left the hun during their bogof phase which may rear it`s ugly,and I do mean ugly,head again.
sipsini
“I’m not really a gambler, but it looks like the bookies have called it right… A victory for the shi*ebags.
Sorry, but I can’t express it in any other way.”
That may explain why your side is losing the argument.
gordon64
23:29 on 30 August, 2014
Disagree with the punch line and not sure how he can speak so badly of the establishment that he was happy to be part of. As he said too, all Politicians and all Politics are about the preserve of a few with no care for the majority – Salmond et al will do the same mate.
Delaneys Dunky
23:29 on
30 August, 2014
M7
Aye bud, I know.
I know you do and no harm in calling him out but the guy is just a waster who is here to mix it up, the definition of a troll……………….. but don’t worry he will go away and Wikipedia something to show you his depth of knowledge :-)
Bhoylo
“Good to see so many Yes voters i was beginnin to think the majority on here were unionists”
I’m voting No but I ain’t no Unionist.
In the unlikely event of Scotland voting Yes, I will start the campaign to have Glasgow secede and escape from under the alien rule of Embra folk. I will, then, be the seperatist, and you will be the Unionist.
On the subject of meeting of CQNers, I met Captain Beefheart the other night before the Maribor game and we shared a few beers. Poor guy had to sit and listen to me and my mates arguing about the referendum half the night. A gentleman and a right good Tim.
Tet…
You have never met me either mate, but can assure you I’m not Ernie Lynch
Dunno….He might well have failed all his exams at Uni…..I never failed any but in the general scheme of things…..a driving licence at a young age is sometimes a better qualification than any degree……particularly nowadays.
He might well be a train driver.
RonnieBiggsCSC
Sftbs
Oddscheker.
Same place as you.
Kk said the bookies are into 4/1 as most generous.
I agreed and said some are as skinny as 3’s.
Glad to see ye posting :)
Right SFTB
Your one of the most measured and analytically astute posters on here (IMO)…..why is it a No from yourself?
Convince me ;)
natknow
23:22 on 30 August, 2014
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Possibly so,but I think that it’s just a wee bit different from an election or council plebiscite.
Labour, Tory,Westminster blah,blah, blah.
Only interested in what they can take from the ordinary person.
England is only in Scotland for England’s own selfish reasons.
Hence the obvious panic case Scotland does vote for independence.
HH.
SFTB
Many simply don’t want another Tory government. It’s almost certain.
I really enjoy the to and fro I have with most on here, Ernie included.
I would happily sit down over a pint and discuss all things Celtic and politics with him.
SFTB’s, the Yes vote may loose the vote, but they have won the argument.
By a distance.
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
23:42 on 30 August, 2014
‘SFTB
Many simply don’t want another Tory government. It’s almost certain.’
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What odds are the bookies offering on a Tory government?
SFTB,
4/1 is now the best price on the High Street.
There is still 21/5 on the exchanges but that price is subject to a 5% deduction.
I have no doubt that the 4/1 will quickly disappear as the big day approaches.
I advised taking the 5/1 that was available 6 months ago on this site.
setting free the bears for res. 12 & oscar knox but saying no to cqn racists
Clever, I don’t take sides though, I just vote for what is best for myself and my kids.
I didn’t realise it was about what side of the fence I sit on politically…every day on here is……
Kelvinbhoy
My good wishes to your old man.
HH amigo
Heart says yes & head says no & its wrecked at this stage!!!
ernie lynch
In an independent Scotland :-) There are two chances, none and any.
Sipsini, as you know, it isn’t about political divides.
I agree with you, for my kids, and theirs we will do better alone.
Ourselves Alone, strikes a chord.
Just a quick one for any thick voters, you are not voting for a political party or person , GOT IT !!!!
ToneLoc #FearlessOscarKnox
Just a quick one for any thick voters, you are not voting for a political party or person , GOT IT !!!!
I am voting for a political objective.
Paolo, instinct is what drives evolution, no one ever thought about a finger opposing a thumb, or cooking food.
So go with the heart.
Gordon64
Thanks – he had my two brothers and me doing his back garden last week barking out orders. It was like travelling back in time when we were young kids back in the Spittal and he was to be obeyed!!! Hope you are good too – not seen you or ‘driving miss daisy’ recently?
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
23:47 on 30 August, 2014
Monetary policy will be dictated by the Bank of England though, won’t it?
And the Scots will have no control over it whatsoever.
We will in fact become the vassal state the nats claim we are at the moment.
16 roads – Celtic über alles…
23:41 on
30 August, 2014
natknow
23:22 on 30 August, 2014
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Possibly so,but I think that it’s just a wee bit different from an election or council plebiscite.
Labour, Tory,Westminster blah,blah, blah.
Only interested in what they can take from the ordinary person.
England is only in Scotland for England’s own selfish reasons.
Hence the obvious panic case Scotland does vote for independence.
HH.
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You’re right – it’s certainly different from the usual election. It’s more important. I have a relative who regularly uses the “we never get the government we vote for” argument. I was imagining what it would be like if we did, and I can’t see the Scottish parliament being any different from what it is right now. I think the reason for that is that many traditionally Labour-supporting Scots were turned off the Labour Party by New Labour – ironically architected by two people with Scottish heritage. So the notion that we will, after a Yes vote, get a leftist government is not an argument I buy.
Arsenal ready to outbid Man City for David Marshall on deadline day
Who’d a thunk it,ey?
Love the Eastend Glasgow Bhoys doing well.
M7
Haha. Summa Aquinas, for us who read. :)
Doc
23:50 on 30 August, 2014
‘instinct is what drives evolution’
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I thought it was random mutation and natural selection.
Maybe it’s different for nats.
Most things seem to be.
ToneLoc #FearlessOscarKnox
23:48 on
30 August, 2014
I remember talking to a SNP MSP and said ” you are mechanism ” to to indy that’s it. After indy you are on your own,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Big-cup-winners you get it
In an Independent Scotland
will PoundStrechers need to change it’s name ?
This site has become disgusting. It is supposed to be a Celtic site, not a political debating site and a place where drunks slag each other, back and forth. Could the offenders just relax, please please.
Celtic forever
Bawbee stretchers
Gordon64
23:54 on 30 August, 2014
‘In an Independent Scotland
will PoundStrechers need to change it’s name ?’
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That will be one of those things no one will ever know.