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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Lennybhoy…Supporting the DAM 5 and CFC until I die
Someone posted a link to Spanish report, on Celtic News Now, saying the transfer had stalled.
I was merely asking if we had a Plan B in place?
HH
starry plough
we need someone, and someone quick. Just threw Maloney’s name into the ring, but there are a few who could provide a stop-gap solution.
Deila needs some time, and needs financial support to get that time.
The present strikers ain’t up to the job, even at SPFL level.
AN TEARMANN
New Labour? I ripped up my membership when Blair was elected as leader and refused to vote in the three elections he fought.
We are very much on the same side on this,as are a great many on here.
We want our Labour Party back.
I will be renewing my season ticket next season and if God spares me, the season after that. If and when Rangers face Celtic in a league or cup game, I will be there. I go to games to watch and support the Celtic. My support is not dependant on who the opposition are.
At least I’ll know there will be no fearties among us if and when that day comes.
Newsflash:
The stall in the Barras, beat Celtic to the signing of Scepovic.
Fee still to be haggled over by bearded men in tracksuits.
HH
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You go for a nap ?
Right I’m off, won’t get to see or hear the game today as I have a family lunch. I am not happy about but hey ho life goes on I suppose.
For those of you going enjoy, for those you having to watch or listen think yourselves lucky.
Think positive thoughts please…
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Mubarak in the squad. Pic on Twitter of him arriving at Dens park. Seems a very wee guy.
Sunday brunch just asking “what makes you happy” mmm?p
Sloth side it’s ok. For some reason my neighbours always go out when celtic are playing!
mayanman
A blank canvas, would tick a hell of a lot of boxes.
Morning Tom. Are you also a fan of wrestling then?
There are a lot of Celtic supporters that don’t like cheating, and won’t condone it’s recommencement.
Joe Fillipi are you also a wrestling fan then?
No another plan B
LOL
The Biscuit Tin has returned
vale bhoy
11:26 on 31 August, 2014
Cheers mate, I’ll wait and see what actually happens.
There is always a Plan B though we will not necessarily like it.
tom mclaughlin
11:27 on 31 August, 2014
I’m with you mate I am not and never will be a fearty…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
neganon2
11:28 on 31 August, 2014
Bet you still find someone to pick a fight with.
Ernie dude. We ain’t signing no one. That would cost money and clearly that’s far too much to ask.
Will VVD, KC & Sparky still be Celts this time on Tuesday Morning or will they have moved on to pastures new ? H.H.
Van Dijk not at Dens seemingly
South side the wife’s going out, kids are away. The rabbit is locked away.
I could phone someone I s’pose………
Or argue with you on here?
Fancy that?
BSR@ 11.29
Spot on…that sums it up.
HH
Bada bing. Woohoo. We must be selling vvd. Just think of all that money.
Dancer!
Morning/afternoon all.
Scepovic?
Will he, won’t he?
The usual 11th hour scramble to the bargain basement shelf to see what’s left?
HH!!
NegAnon2. Morning fella I like a bit of wrestling now and then. H.H.:-)
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Kojo….
Agreed…Berget Is Still Finding His Feet….
And Is Not Suited To Playing On The Left Wing….
He Should Play Through The Middle….
In Partnership With SupaGriff…..
Wi’ Hosni Mubarak….
Oan The Left(Spit!) Wing…
Young McGregor Looks The Business….
Going From Strength Tae Strength…
Whereas Young McGeouch Went Off The Rails….
Following His Significant Head Injury…..
Let’s See Henderson Today….
Charlie At CB..
Right..?
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is p67 all right ? haven’t heard from him for a bit – seriously need the wisdom, especially after a challenging week, he gets my thoughts back to + !
C’mon Kojo, Tom, Joe. Do you like the wrestling then?
Bada if that’s true, he is on his way.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 10s
Celtic team to play Dundee: Gordon; Matthews, Ambrose, Denayer, Izaguirre; McGregor, Kayal, Johansen, Berget; Commons, Stokes
So if your CEO is telling lies about finances. Lies about millions of pounds when the turnover is only 70m. Do we not have a major problem?
Any shareholders out there care to tell us how they feel?
Celtic team to play Dundee: Gordon; Matthews, Ambrose, Denayer, Izaguirre; McGregor, Kayal, Johansen, Berget; Commons, Stokes (MH)
Tallybhoy
We need a scorer, if it’s a stopgap, so be it.
Ah right you are Joe.
Do you think that celtic and the Huns could be accused of match fixing when they get back?
@celticfc: Celtic team to play Dundee: Gordon; Matthews, Ambrose, Denayer, Izaguirre; McGregor, Kayal, Johansen, Berget; Commons, Stokes (MH)
Gordon; Matthews, Ambrose, Denayer, Izaguirre; McGregor, Kayal, Johansen, Berget; Commons, Stokes
Bye Virgil- Scunnered.
Celtic Football Club @celticfc 5s
Subs : Zaluska, O’Connell, Henderson, Pukki, Wakaso, Bitton, Griffiths
Come on the Hoops