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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Neganon
Yip. Pointless having the cash without a purpose.
A few years ago when Southampton were going bust, I suggested we buy them and effectively double our football operation. We seemed to know how to run a profitable football business, Southampton had a complete infrastructure, and there were many opportunities to benefit from. The cost would have been around £15M for the entire club.
5 years on it now appears as though we’re some kind of feeder club for Southampton.
But hey, we’re rolling in it.
Cash is pointless without a use for it.
18-Sep Salzburg a
02-Oct Zagreb h
23-Oct Astra h
06-Nov Astra a
27-Nov Salzburg h
11-Dec Zagreb a
All home games 20.05 kick off
All away games 18.00 kick off
!!Bada Bing!!
You got the dates please?
Gary67
Thank you.
traditionalist88
14:21 on
29 August, 2014
NegAnon2
I hope for all our sakes things we are not having the same debate this time next year.
H
We said that last year.How did that work out?.
I have not read back or watched Peter Lawwell presedential address and I wont waste my time watching it. We already know what it contains. It will be new labour spin based on Saatchi and Saatchi PR.
Made up policy on the hoof. As I have been saying for years.
I like the Euro League draw. If we can improve and integrate the new players and bring on say two youngsters then we COULD and it should be our aim to still be in it after Christmas.
If Ronny proves to be a dumpling and I dont think he is and with the huns guaranteed promotion
Has WVD or KC left the building yet ?
So any predictions for the Dundee game?
HH
NegAnon2
Flogging this dead horse is as silly as the original comment.
That’s okay Tony. I will ask you again when you are back. Have a nice pint.
Davidpolous which particular dead horse are you referring to? There are a number of them.
That hun Tony Donnelly drinks too much!
:-)
Kojo so just to confirm. Everyone has a distorted version of the truth unless their name is Peter Lawwell?
Mmmmmm interesting theory.
Europa League fixtures now on UEFA website
http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/competitions/Draws/02/13/85/92/2138592_DOWNLOAD.pdf
Therags…
Paul67
Repetition limit soon please neebs.
the long wait is over
14:29 on 29 August, 2014
Time for a CQN straw poll – not had one for a while.
Genuine Question so genuine answers please:-
Who believes that any regular poster on here is actually a “Hun” masquerading as a Celtic fan /Supporter?
I don’t.
……..hands in pockets…whistling innocently…
Turkeybhoy
14:50 on
29 August, 2014
traditionalist88
14:21 on
29 August, 2014
NegAnon2
I hope for all our sakes things we are not having the same debate this time next year.
H
We said that last year.How did that work out?.
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Slight difference. Last year we qualified for the CL. May have only kicked the bucket down the road for a year but still qualified. We probably expected more investment before the group stage and that may have helped us this year. I suppose this day was coming when the sales of 2012 team began.
NegAnon2
14:52 on 29 August, 2014
Davidpolous which particular dead horse are you referring to? There are a number of them.
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Tony.
Well,if Tony D is off,so am I.
I don’t,aff oot tae Greggs…….
I think it would be foolish to assume that there aren’t at least a few huns posting in here. After all, haven’t a few of our own admitted posting on FF?
I don’t know who the huns are before you ask.
Tonev back training on Monday for whoever asked earlier.
Davidopoulos ah that dead horse.
Well I am simply trying to establish his reasoning……..
He is struggling a bit to answer the question mind.
I hope any Yes voting fan who is heading to Salzburg on the 18th thinks ahead and sorts out a proxy vote;
By proxy: If you can’t go to the polling station you can appoint a person of your choice to cast your vote on your behalf, either at a polling station or by post.
An emergency proxy can be appointed if after the date of deadline for receiving proxy votes you find that you are unavoidable and unexpectedly away from your registered address on referendum day.
You must be registered to vote by Tuesday 2 September 2014 before you can apply to vote by post or proxy.
For further details please contact the Elections Office on 0141 287 7777.
If you are a no voter don’t worry about it… you can vote on the 19th like the rest of the no voters.
Apricale @14 27.
There appears to be several plan Bs . One of them is a stand alone Scottish currency . That currency would be a form of petro -currency . Petro currencies go up and down like a yo yo . Without a central bank who will an independent Scotlands lender of last resort be ?
traditionalist88,
Was not being facetious,just the fact last year we were all moaning about the lack of signings,and proper preparation.The guys we brought in last year did not play,the guys we brought in this year were rushed in far too quickly.Different problems with the same outcome.
With the amount of loan guys,I can see the same problems next year.Maybe not.I am an optimist.
NegAnon2
14:58 on 29 August, 2014
Davidopoulos ah that dead horse.
Well I am simply trying to establish his reasoning……..
He is struggling a bit to answer the question mind.
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I know but it is futile.
I remember Kevinlasvegas when under pressure to prove his Celtic credentials posted his full name as Kevin Micheal ………………………
Now my confirmation name is Michael.
Spot the difference?
mmmmmmmmmmm
(And apologies to KILV if it wisney you!)
Would a punch up against this Romanian mob be astramash?
arthurmontfordcsc
Players too big to stay at Celtic? Never heard of him or many of the other recruits that we purchased and gave them a shop window to show their talents to the ‘big english clubs’ before cashing in! Big fish in a wee pond – either we move to a bigger pond or we just keep trading away and winning ten in a row.
Another thing, if we are the only potential spenders in Scottish football, is there no talent left in our country? What a state Scottish fitbaw is in, thank goodness the Celtic support are faithful.
1) Have we signed the Serb striker yet?
2) Is Tonev away home.
3) Nearly home time.
Ah happen tae Hiv watched that Mr. Lawwell Interview…
n..
Ah Believed ..
Every word , which He Said,during It.
Sure, It all sounded Above board n Straight Forward, whit he Said..
Tae Me…
We are Hard Up fur Funds
We hiv tae sell ,in order tae Survive..
Sure, we Hiv a Small Amount of Dough.. tucked up oor Sleeve..fur Emergencies..
but..
We spend every ither Penny, which is NO tucked up oor Sleeve..
.. in order tae Improve the Team.. when we kin.
Which , we Do, Do, Too!
Heck.. we are daeing that.. Right Noo..
We jist Shelled oot.. Two n A Haulf Million , in order tae bring in..
A Badly needed Striker Prospect
He may woik oot..n. then Again.. He May Not..
That is the Gamble..
Yes, Virginia.. Mr.Lawell , is Doing Whit he Diz… Fur the Best.
N..it is all Directed towards..
Doing Well Fur ,Celtic..
n
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Yes.like He says..
He is Hurtin jist like Any ither Fan…
N.. Ah believe Him
Yes..
Indeedy…
Mr. Lawwell, Spoke the Trewth today..
Kojo.
Still,Laughin
themightyquinn
14:58 on 29 August, 2014
And remember it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity!
That’s right, Once In A Lifetime!
When do the new shares at hunco go on sale please.
Aw Naw
“new labour spin with Saatchi and Saatchi PR”?
Sounds like BitterTogther to me.
AYE!
I wonder why Auldheid,, BRTH, Morrissey and Canamalar bother with resolution 12 as well. Every Celtic fan and shareholder should get the lawyers onto them for their criminally repugnant stance never mind morally and they are the custodians of a sporting establishment. Deliberate Negligence due to their inability to expand the business due entirely to their own greed and incompetence.
We as agroup of shareholders should set up a fund for legal insurance to pursue Resolution 12 to the bitter end.
HH
South Of Tunis
14:59 on
29 August, 2014
Apricale @14 27.
There appears to be several plan Bs . One of them is a stand alone Scottish currency . That currency would be a form of petro -currency . Petro currencies go up and down like a yo yo . Without a central bank who will an independent Scotlands lender of last resort be ?
There will be no plan B.We will use the £.Everyone knows it is for the best,Cameron,Darling,etc.Scare tactics.But they are working with the older voters.Also threatening them about their pensions.Disgraceful.All lies,but they dont care.
When they have been called out face to face regarding the £,they have all admitted,”Yes,you can use the £”.
Dont worry ,their underhand,deceitful tactics will carry the vote,but god help the Labour ass lickers after the vote.
Turkeybhoy
I still believe Deila has a better starting point than Lennon had.
At least with the loans we have the option to buy(with exception of Denayer). It could work out well but at least no Balde/Pukki/Boerrigter scenario if not.
I am an optimist as well but I do not have full faith that Deila and those above him will be the ones to improve our performance on the pitch.
HH
Philbhoy,
1. Doing medical.
2. See ma previous.
3. Lucky you. I’ve got 140 minutes and 30 seconds to go.
Did Kelvin Wilson become a massively better player when he left us (by his own wishes)
The Kelvin Wilson I remember was the coward who turned away from the ball to allow that other mob to score against us – he even made Glen Loovens look like a warrior.