When they dispensed with Unai Emeri last weekend, Spartak Moscow brought to an end an experiment to bring sophistication to their team. New caretaker manager, Valeriy Karpin, was manager immediately before Emeri, was also the man who appointed Emeri and stood over him as general manager of the club since moving from the dugout in the summer.
Karpin relies more on his strong, authoritative, personality than tactical innovation, which is likely to mean we face a more disciplined team in Glasgow next week that we faced in Moscow – there will be no brothel at the back.
My main concern is that the Kilmarnock/St Johnstone/Inverness tactics of defending solidly and taking their chances when going forward is perfectly suited for Karpin’s Spartak. Against Benfica and Barcelona at home, Neil Lennon played it tight and incredibly tight respectively, which proved to be excellent decisions. He has a huge call to make against Spartak, playing an adventurous game could leave us exposed.
This result is not to be taken for granted.
CQN Annual – perfect Christmas present
It was some comfort to see Celtic back on form last night, especially down the flanks, which were crucial in Moscow and could prove to be so again next week. Hopefully the knocks and strains which have hampered the squad in recent weeks are beginning to fade ahead of our Christmas Cup Final.
Fancy writing an article for the next edition of CQN Magazine, due out after the Spartak game? Get in touch, celticquicknews@gmail.com.
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The Boy Jinks..
I remember it a Wee bit Different as l was Drunk..I Met Estadio Nacional in Your car at My Mams House (I Gave him the Ticket) ha ha..
You need to get Aff the Coke..
Yes Mrs TT..Also Monte Blanco and The GB Giving the Tunes..Great day Weather and Result apart..
Yay..Blantur..Ye Ken a Place is Dodgy when it has a High and a Low..:O)
Summa of PlacesThatEndInHillAreTheBestCSC
The Boy Jinky 21:32
Nope, no me, I wasnt out That day, cant remember a thing, wrong man Im affraid…
EN
sixtaeseven
So Oldco are still deed, Newco don’t know who they are yet!
Good enough fur thum.
I wonder if the MSM will report any of this, no for long though.p
Corkcelt I was trying to talk but was called a Hun for not having the same opinion as others, and then it was inferred I was forcing my opinion on people because I stood up for my opinion. I normally lurk but decided to post for a change didn’t expect the insults! It has been fun nonetheless, someone to argue with when the wife’s at work he he!
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Right Bhoys..I’m off to Crawl Under my 40 Year Old Japanese Girlfriend..Cleaning her Pipes out today..Oh the Joys being a VanHead..:O)
Bought her New Shoes this week and Tightened her Baldy Fan-Belt..
Her Cracked sway bar Bush was a Can of Worms..
Nearly set For Summa which starts Tomorrow..
Look forward to The Bi-Polar Celtic giving us another Rollercoaster ride in the Next week..Hopefully Paradise will be Bouncing TWICE..
Come on Sammi Do this..
Summa of ScoobyDoo2VanCSC
Don’t worry re the Jekyll and Hyde performances.
Once Jim Mc.Guinness gets his feet under the table, he’ll turn the players into habitual winners.
It’s what he does.
Summa
I stand erected …. I met en when i picked him up that day in blantur
You would think… After meeting bt the same way in the same toon … I might learn ;)
Although i will never forget meeting you …. Your maws door opened and a blondie from bondi beach strolls out in yellow and green…. Ffs summa its bellshill no beverly hills ;)
EN
Wotteva … You defo won the cqn drinking comp that day in the tall cranes . ;)
thomthethim
Long time no post, well I hope ?
Summa
If you have a scooby doo van …. Does that make you shaggy .
TET
I emailed you
Celtfish, just heard about your earlier comment, excellent idea, thanks. I’ll email you and arrange a box of Annuals to be sent on for your supporters’ club.
….PFayr
Nothing there yet.
It’s got a long way to come, should be here soon :>)
THE EXILED TIM
21:54 on 29 November, 2012
thomthethim
Long time no post, well I hope ?
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Very well, thanks.
Three weeks on the road.
First week in Callander, walking my daughter up the aisle.
Last two weeks in Tenerife, recovering from Callander.
Just home last night.
Between all that and making arrangements for my grandfather’s birthday party, I have been very busy.
Incidentally, he will be 140 in January, had he been spared.
31003
Yes
thomthethim
I remember you saying about the daughter, a wee tear in the eye, I’m sure Mrs ttt did :>)
140, something about that number these days, you got something to tell us ??????
HH
Any other supporters clubs wishing re receive a box of the fabulous CQN Annuals can email Paul -see email address on Paul’s post today.
How can I make an order for the Annual?
No worries Paul. We are hosting the South West & Wales CSC’s meeting a week Saturday so great timing.
Look forward to receiving your email and the annuals
CF
Jude, top of the page, there’s a link.
It is well worth the money, great quality, reporting and pics.
Ok I got it. doh!!
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
22:13 on
29 November, 2012
How can I make an order for the Annual?
CQN Annual – perfect Christmas present
Jude,
Here you go
http://www.eklektik.co.uk/
thomthethim
This bit disappeared….
Jim McGuinness, sounds like he is the biz.
It seems a pity it’s only the kids he is being let loose on, the first team sure could do with a bit of the positive thinking.
You never know, he done for Donegal, you just never know…
Jude click on green link in the middle of the article at top of page.
Ta Bhoys. Mrs J says I couldnt find a tractor in a haystack <o))
Paul mc convile giving leggat and graham it on his blog.hh
Na na na na na ,na na na, hey jude…
Just heard Tom Mc Ginnis has died while on holiday. Tom was a very prominent councilor for the Labour party in Coatbridge.
Jude2005
When you get your copy, check out the bottom of page 187, you will have a wee smile when you see it.
TSOAL
Not know the words? lol
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
Sad news…..great Celtic man….
Tooting Tim/Tom the Leeds Tim
U got your tickets yet for the Spartak game?
HH
CRC
tim
Tom had a stroke abt 2 months ago. I spoke to him briefly at his brothers wives funeral 2 recently looked good. Yes he was a good Celtic man. Freddy his brother worked at Celtic Park for years.
Just imagine us in the last 16, canny happen, can it?
Miracles happen if you believe and you know I’ve witnessed a few!
Go on you Celts.
ps I thot it was a needle in a haystack?
Doc will do.
Regarding the game against Spartak. I think that Celtic should just get tore right into them from the start. The defense looks very solid at the moment, they should play quite high up the park in the first 20 minutes. We should certainly test them in the first 20 as the crowd always gets to the visitors.
I’m not convinced that we can rely on such a disciplined defensive performance with Victor missing. So, get into them and stick two goals in early doors, then hang in there and hit them on the break.