I know what you’re thinking. If Queen’s Park can interrupt a run of eight league games which saw them lose six, draw one and win one, by going to Ibrox and winning, Celtic can do the same against similar odds in Munich.
We have a Puncher’s Chance, but it is likely that we will need to look for compensations in areas other than the result tonight. I want to see the defence repeat deploy the same endeavours they did in Bergamo when they withstood an excellent Atalanta side earlier in the campaign.
Seasoned European sides can compress a game into few chances. This attribute will be needed in August’s Champions League qualifier and again in European competition proper. Even if they win, keep the Bayern expected goals stat down to a competitive figure. Don’t repeat the Grand Touring last seen in Dortmund. We should not create an opening in the first five minutes; if we do, be worried.
There might be some learnings from last week. Celtic were mostly careful when progressing the ball out from the back. On one occasion possession was lost on the edge of our box; it was not regained until Bayern were 0-2 ahead. That was the second concession while trying to play out from the back at home in the Champions League this season, Brugge’s goal being the first.
All teams struggle when pressed high up-field, we need to learn to cope with this, or to abandon it in certain circumstances.
I would also like to see the midfield three link better. Arne Engels was too adrift last week. He and Reo Hatate need to always be available for a pass from the back line. If we can do this, there will be space for Daizen Maeda, Nicolas Kuhn, Adam Idah and Jota (when he inevitably comes on) to exploit. Then, we can think about ‘doing a Queen’s Park’.
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PHILCOOL on 18TH FEBRUARY 2025 3:18 PM
Is waterworks all one word or is it spelt with a hydrant?
Philcool – nice one – you have just subjected everyone I know to that joke for a few years.
Re Park`s buses.
Do Sevco have their own buses?
I would guess that the likelihood of damage inflicted by supporters of other teams might well be a factor for us and THEM.
TexasTim on 18th February 2025 12:36 pm
Ziggy – I don’t live in Texas, I just did a Bay City Rollers – just kidding – I live in North Houston.
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👍I’m an old Austinite😎
Whatever happened to the Glasgow Airport money?
https://youtu.be/0-puJe_hJts?si=2SRolhv4miqiiaOG
Brendan and MON on the game
Celtic should have there own airport…
There? Their…
Knocking off work early today. Just made that big boy decision all on my own.
PHILCOOL, ‘spilt’ with a hydrant
T
The players will learn a lot tonight
The fans will learn much about our overall strength.
As always, I dread heavy defeats in Europe.
Hoping for a mature performance and bring some pride back on the flight
Realistically, can see 3-1
The post said: “LOI Talk can exclusively report that Cork City are set to play a friendly against Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the home of Cork GAA.
“Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher previously stated on the Rebel Army Podcast that the club were in talks to host a big summer friendly against a big UK club.
“The ‘big club’ looks to be Celtic
No date yet
What happened to the David Murray private jet money✈️?
TexaxTim – You’ll be welcomed with open arms in Minnesota :) Currently warmed up to -17F after a chilly -23F start to the day. However, no floods, fires, tornado’s to deal with plus a wonderful Summer climate.
Ziggy – I checked Amazon Prime and it does advertise the game, but I’m pretty sure you need a subscription to Paramount+ . They show all the Euro games on there plus a lot of SPL games and it’s only $7 or $8 a month. Well worth it.
MNCelt – cheers! Also considered Chicago, as I don’t mind a cold winter.
Ziggy – Austin my favorite city in TX but the same summer weather, unfortunately.
I hope all our bhoys enjoy the game tonight and show a professional team that is improving.
mncelt on 18th February 2025 5:03 pm
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Thanks for the info.
And that’s how quickly it can change! Milan score inside first minute from a corner!
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!!Bada Bing!! on 18th February 2025 4:08 pm
https://youtu.be/0-puJe_hJts?si=2SRolhv4miqiiaOG
Brendan and MON on the game
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Brilliant, brilliant interview.
Someone asked about Brendans leadership skills in a good way the other day, not questioning does he have them, but instead asking what behaviours demonstrate his leadership.
For me, its all over that interview.
From the clearly tidied, structured mapped out , poster missions asking for qualities to be displayed, to how comfortable he is with media and fiercely intelligent responses about planning, competing, improving, whisper it, pragmatism (?) in keeping the team in the big games and allowing for an outcome.
Superb interview.
Sprinkled with some deference to Martin, and allowing the senior person to make really insightful comments.
As to future contract, his 3 sentences on that leads me to belive, it is all about the performances now.
Establish Celtic as a champions league play off team, and maybe he doesnt go anywhere for some time yet.
bournesouprecipe on 18th February 2025 5:03 pm
What happened to the David Murray private jet money✈️?
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he is richer now than ever he was before.
but flies from edinburgh whish got all the inestment.
Rumour AJ out
A very hard shift tonight.
Needing a fantastic effort
Do your best Celtic,for us and each other
Do your very best i am positive bout that
Get a result with hope in our hearts
Celtic,go too work.
God bless Celtic and all who support the hoops
Hail Hail
I have just seen the big game is on Premier sports 1 in Ireland. Got a fright when I saw Amazon today, whoever they are ? Not another sports channell surely , do we not have enough.
Hoping for the best and Celtic can deal with the pressure.
Really looking forward to my sons school concert tonight.
Hopefully the band keep it really tight for the first 60 minutes and then go for it for the remaining 45….
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Kane out
CELTIC: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Schlupp, McGregor, Hatate, Engels, Kuhn, Maeda, Jota.
Subs: Sinisalo, Bain, Taylor, Scales, Idah, Yang, McCowan, Nawrocki, Kenny, Murray, Ralston, Bonnar
Schlupp and Jota start with Maeda as CF. If it all goes horribly wrong I can’t complain as that is the team I think is our strongest on current form
Good news Tom 👍🏻
Big shout on Schlupp. I liked the look of him last week, hopefully it works out
Tom – Kane is listed as playng.
Bada Bing
Schmeichal
AJ,CCV,Trusty,Schlupp,
MacGregor,Engels ,Hatate,
Khun,Maeda,Jota.
TT
Bayern starting XI: Neuer, Upamecano, Minjae, Kimmich, Gnabry, Goretzka, Kane, Olise, Guerreiro, Musiala, Stanisic
Bayern Munich: Neuer, Upamecano, Minjae, Kimmich, Gnabry, Goretzka, Kane, Olise, Guerreiro, Musiala, Stanisic Subs: Urbig, Sane, Coman, Dierm Palhinha, Davies, Ito, Boey, Vidovic, Muller, Laimer, Pavlovic
Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Schlupp, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Kuhn, Jota, Maeda Subs: Sinisalo, Bain, Taylor, Scales, Idah, Yang, McCowan, Nawrocki, Kenny, Murray, Ralston, Bonnar
Schlupp has more physicality than Taylor.
Let’s hope that he has enough match fitness.
TT
HOT SMOKED on 18TH FEBRUARY 2025 3:49 PM
Re Park`s buses.
Do Sevco have their own buses?
I would guess that the likelihood of damage inflicted by supporters of other teams might well be a factor for us and THEM.
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Sevco a la Rangers had their own purpose built bus after der Hun was liquidated in 2012.
It was burned out by one Rangers FC’S creditors.
Hoping for a fantastic effort from our Bhoys tonight.They know their strengths,and possible weaknesses.Nothing to fear except fear itself.
I want BR to play,Kuhn. Maeda. Jota.Make. them wary of our pace and threat.Hatate is my worry.On form,at his best,virtually unplayable.Worth the gamble?Or Schlupp.Not an obvious choice,but strong,neat and tidy,with pace.
BRs choice.
Sionnaigh – I remember that. I think I also recall McCoist insinuating that it must have been Celtic fans that did it.
Some strength in depth on that Bayern bench.
TT
TB – the team is listed above your post :)
Sionnagh 6.57
Wrong info mate
It was an attack by fans
On McGills bus depo
The mcgill brothers were major shareholders in new club at that time
Think they sold up not long after
S.ally famously implied it was Celtic fans
Wrong then as always
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