Last night’s performance was at the upper end of my expectations. We were sharper than I remember from a year ago, although not Nadir Ciftci, who is a couple of weeks behind, and looked a couple of pounds over, his team mates.
You could see how Stjarnan did so well against Lech and Motherwell last season. They defended with six along the back and have a good keeper. Celtic’s passing looked off, but I think that had as much to do with Stjarnan’s denial of space in advanced areas. The chances came when we broke forward having allowed space to open up 50 yards out, and from a set-piece for the opening goal.
Stefan Johansen was my man of the match, he was the creative fulcrum behind all that worked. And yes, Stefan, in a public spat with you, Leigh Griffiths, a man who eats Tea Cakes on the bench and cultivates a rascal persona, walked away looking the grown up. You think about that for a while.
Emilio Izaguirre had a horrible World Cup and started all over the place last season. It was months into the campaign before people started to notice his consistency was back, but the head seemed as though it was still on the beach last night. He would have been punished severely by a mainland European team.
Ronny started with his traditional 4-2-3-1 but for a while after Leigh replaced James Forrest, he played a 4-4-2, which coincided with our best period of the game. Nadir had someone to link with, instead of being isolated in a sea of blue shirts, resplendent with the old World of Sport logo.
It was great having Mikael Lustig back and although Dedryck Boyata was not challenged defensively, he was clearly on a par with Lustig as being a defender who is comfortable on the ball. No mistakes and a goal is pretty much all that could be asked of him.
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Good Morning Timland.
Last day at work for me,two week’s aff,we had intended to
tour aboot our beautiful country this year,but Mrs nbrs has
had enough of the Scottish summer,so we’re off tae Benidorm
next Friday fur a week of sun sea sand and karaoke.
Saw a post on here last night asking lurkers tae get posting,
(can’t remember who,apologies) the more views we have the
better imho,so lurkers time tae dip a toe in,you will be asked if
yer a hun,you will be ignored,you will be took tae task fur yer
opinions,and if yer really lucky you will be called a few names,
all good fun,so come on let’s be having you.
Kevj,,,,,there’s a scurrilous lie doing the rounds (started by one
of yer many foes on here no doubt) that you were born on the
12th of July,am no having it,take care pal, some of them are
worth the watching……smilyfacething.
Away tae work,be nice.
kevjungle 02:49
My dad had a wry old sense of humour.
When my sister’s husband was down at the pub with my brother, she used to pace the living room with a scowl on her very long face.
My dad was once heard to remark snidely “Put a wee brush on her chin, and she can sweep up the living room.”
Your doom and gloom is reminiscent of my sister.
She’s a great girl BTW, ST holder.
Morning Bhoys.
Heavy downpours, thunder and dark here in West Lothian.
The weather is matching my mood!!
On SJ, I disagree with P67, but him and Broonie are our 2 best players
Only 339 views for this so far,very strange.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4EUclcLy7SQ
New article posted.
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I Personally think Ronny might just be thinking Ole Stephan might need a Wee Sit on the Bench for a Couple of games to Realise Celtic can Play without Him..
As Well as a Wee spot of Stop believing in Your own Hype..【ツ】
As for the Return Leg.. 1-4 to Celtic with a Consolatory Funny celebrated Goal from the Sons of Shuggie Evalduson..
They have to Cone out and Celtic will punish them..
Also great to see The New Number 9 Enigma getting The Original Number 9 enigmas Ermm Number 9..
Apologies to any Superstitious CQNers that read that Last paragraph through a Upside down Mirror.. Lol
Summa of 666CSC
Third qualifying round draw live on UEFA.com
Published: Friday 17 July 2015, 8.29CET
Ajax, Monaco, Shakhtar Donetsk, Fenerbahçe and Basel will be among the teams involved in the third qualifying round draw streamed live from 12.00CET on 17 July.
Third qualifying round draw live on UEFA.com
The draw will be streamed live
Thirteen teams in all are beginning their campaigns in this round, including 2014/15 quarter-finalists Monaco plus two sides that also reached the round of 16, Shakhtar Donetsk and Basel. Four-time champions Ajax also make their entrance, with 17 of the 30 contenders still to be decided by the second qualifying round over the next fortnight.
Seeding pots
League route
Seeded:
FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
AFC Ajax (NED)
PFC CSKA Moskva (RUS)
Club Brugge KV (BEL)
AS Monaco FC (FRA)
Unseeded:
BSC Young Boys (SUI)
AC Sparta Praha (CZE)
Fenerbahçe SK (TUR)
Panathinaikos FC (GRE)
SK Rapid Wien (AUT)
• Bye to play-offs: Manchester United FC (ENG), Valencia CF (ESP), Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER), Sporting Clube de Portugal (POR), SS Lazio (ITA)
©Sportsfile
The winners of BATE v Dundalk are seeded
Champions route
Group 1
Seeded:
FC Basel 1893 (SUI)
FK AS Trenčín (SVK)/FC Steaua Bucureşti (ROU)
Celtic FC (SCO)/Stjarnan (ISL)
PFC Ludogorets Razgrad (BUL)/FC Milsami Orhei (MDA)
NK Maribor (SVN)/FC Astana (KAZ)
Unseeded:
FK Sarajevo (BIH)/KKS Lech Poznań (POL)
FK Partizan (SRB)/FC Dila Gori (GEO)
Qarabağ FK (AZE)/FK Rudar Pljevlja (MNE)
HJK Helsinki (FIN)/FK Ventspils (LVA)
KF Skënderbeu (ALB)/Crusaders FC (NIR)
tinytim
19:29 on 16 July, 2015
Sorry for the delay getting back to you. Yeah play pool a lot 8ball New rules. Played In the league for years know. I’m nothing special compared to some in my league but can hold my own. Played a few competition at Styx and would play in your tournament if it happened. Could bring a few tims through to boost the numbers.
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