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.
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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.
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As for the flare/air bombs, if that was a member of the GB that set that off then they can’t complain about heavy policing! Was in Vigo when a few of those were set off and I shit myself! Those things would blow you’re hand off!
Shit I sound like an old fud, the days of bouncing on the pool table in the Brazen or Boxing Day in the Clada club seem like a distant memory!
asonofdan,
That’s some find :oD)))))
asonofdan
14:56 on
29 November, 2012
From todays BBC, The last quote is just no right… :(
‘Germany legalised bestiality (zoophilia) in 1969, except when the animal suffered “significant harm”.
But animal rights groups have campaigned for a change in the law and Hans-Michael Goldmann, the head of the parliamentary committee investigating the new amendment, told the Tageszeitung newspaper that the new legislation was intended to clarify the current legal position.
“With this explicit ban, it will be easier to impose penalties and to improve animal protection.”
A fine of up to 25,000 euros (£20,000) is proposed if someone forces an animal to commit “actions alien to the species”.
But Michael Kiok, the chairman of the pressure group Zoophile Engagement for Tolerance and Information (Zeta), said he was going to take legal action to fight the proposed changes.
“It is unthinkable that any sexual act with an animal is punished without proof that the animal has come to any harm,” he said, adding that animals are capable of showing what they do, or do not, want to do.
“We see animals as partners and not as a means of gratification. We don’t force them to do anything. Animals are much easier to understand than women,” Mr Kiok claimed.’
But how would the sevcovian told you it didn’t like it
Animals are much easier to understand than women,” Mr Kiok claimed.’
Controversial !
…but possibly true!
HH!!
Looking forward to the discussion about the right to be married, gay rights will be followed by bestial rights, innit
asonofdan . the very last sentence is about the only thing right in that article.
canamalar
Same sex ‘marriages’ are refered to as ‘civil ceremonies’.
What would a ‘marriage'(!!) between man and beast be called?!
Shudders!
Need to go out for a walk!
HH!!
Green Lantern (((((0)))))
14:30 on
29 November, 2012
I think if asbestox is going to be renamed the title should incorporate a salient feature of the sevconians who infest it.
How about The White Sock Dome?
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Maybe, but what about the Wanksdorff Stadium……ach that’s already taken! ;-)
renaming the stadium will be like 47.5 new signings!
Tallybhoy
I am sure there are good celtic men who married huns who would take offense at that :-)
I think that it`s been all that chasing the ball in Champions League matches that has had an effect on the home league performances. Do the players have one more such performance left in them? :-)
neil canamalar lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
13:11 on
29 November, 2012
I see there’s a couple of huns dog determined to have their say on the songs sung by Celtic supporters, here’s a thought ya pair a clowns, see when you hear the songs you don’t like, turn the telly/radio off or put your fingers in your ears and sing yer anthem.
If that was for me sorry not a Hun not an Irish Republican either, what I am is a Celtic fan that’s allowed an opinion on what is sung at games!
Tally..,
Is animal husbandry the groom
Joy, from Inverness, looked a bit of a horny beast right enough.
o-0
So in Germany , they do care what the animals say ?
Swat…,
Aye it was aimed at you and yer pal JJP, as for no being a hun that remains to be seen.
As I said if you don’t like it sing yer anthem
They should rename Ibrox – “i-Brockway”
Kojo
Hope you are feeling better?
Your pan-optic gaze is temporarily deceiving you buddy-On Your Joseph Ledley comments …
cannot agree with you -the guy fulfils an important role and much of his work is only visible outside the scope of the tv cameras
closing-channeling – keeping danger men out of dangerous positions, limiting options etc. he has also scored and set one up ‘away’ in CL
Oor Joe is a brammer and doing exactly what Lenny asks him to do- recently others have been asked to handle forward duties – so Joe’s not in the van in recent games
Still contributing hugely
I’m a big, big fan of Uncle Joe
Keep laughing
HH
I think the most important thing about Spartak game is to grab a hold of the game from the start and impose ourselves. Absolutely no need to go gung ho and leave gaps at the back as a point may well be enough for us to progress but it is vital that we approach the game with a controlled aggression. A high tiempo physical game with the fans roaring us on should suit us down to the ground.
If need be as the result from the Nou Camp comes through we will have a better idea of what is required and can open up later in the game if need be. However I think its more important that we don’t lose a goal than leave ourselves exposed trying to score an early goal. If we go about things the right way the chances will come naturally.
And how would you find out if I am or not??? What’s with the anthem shite? What’s you’re anthem?
Friends usually speak up for each other on here, if you’ve no friends you can only be a hun :o)
Your no a long time poster or lurker are you.
your
There are 9 different scenarios re next Wed, with only 3 resulting in Celtic going through.
However I am am very confident of one of these three coming up.
HH
SFFS
Apart from some magical nights at Celtic Park, Barça also gave us the wonderful name for Fraser Forster, our brilliant big find of a keeper (who looks like he kinda loves bein’ a Bhoy): El Gran Murallo, The Great Wall.
And aye, he is.
I have to laugh when I hear the gobmonsters from the msm bleat about how, “….if it wasn’t for FF, then Celtic…..” blah blah blah.
Eh…? We’ve got a great goalie. He does a great job. That’s what he’s there for. He’s a goalie.
He’s ours. We love him. And that’s that. Live with it.
: > )
Been lurking for years, only know 1 person that posts on here and it’s usually on the nightshift, but anyway enough of me darling what about you tell me all about you’re anthem
and that one, you’re!
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
15:16 on
29 November, 2012
Swat…,
Aye it was aimed at you and yer pal JJP, as for no being a hun that remains to be seen.
As I said if you don’t like it sing yer anthem
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Oh dear, a typical defensive comment I would expect from a Sevconian.
Scroll on hunnies
Bye bye then!
swatson Neil Lennon’s 6ft skinny twin!
http://earplugonline.com.au/
lol they’ll do for when the wife comes home from work as well! All I need now is anti arsehole glasses to save me having to read them on here!
Surely to goodness in this day and age, Celtic supporters are fully entitled to express their opinions about everything connected with Celtic Football Club.
This includes the “songs debate”.
I fully respect the wishes of those who wish to sing these songs, even though from a personal point of view I have no wish to hear them at Celtic Park or at any other ground in Scotland.
I love the odd rebel song myself but can differentiate between being an Irish republican and being a Celtic supporter and to be fair, singing songs isn’t going to help get a full 32 county republic any quicker so don’t really understand the fascination with it.
I really don’t understand why Scots want to sing these songs so much, because lets be honest, the vast majority of Irish fans who go to games don’t care about singing rebel songs.
Mort
swatson Neil Lennon’s 6ft skinny twin!
IF you’ve been lurking for years, you should know there’s language rules that you’ve just violated.
Still got the touch eh :oD)))))
”I fully respect the wishes of those who wish to sing these songs, even though from a personal point of view I have no wish to hear them at Celtic Park or at any other ground in Scotland”.
There is a link above you could also use.
Saltires en Savilla
Ah am glad that you have taken the time to
address.. this Issue.
It sure Needs to be aired.
“Is Joe Ledley.. a Passenger or.. a Driver.. in the Celtic Midfield?”
Ah hid come oot.. and Categorically Stated..after. Due observation and Cogitation..oan Ma Part..
that
Joe Ledley, is..Indeed.. a Passenger ..in the Celtic Midfield.
and after making that Observation of Joe’s Lack of Commitment and Assistance to the Celtic Cause.. Ah remain Doubtful as to how much longer he kin claim a Seat..in the Celtic Bus.
This Is whit Ah am Trying tae ascertain.
Noo.
You hiv jist as Categorically stated that …
Joe ,is Indeed… In the Driver .. well.. Category.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm..
And ..you have fortified yer claims tae he is..
By Telling me.. that
Joe, is an Asset and Not a Liability..
Because..
Of his..
“Work ..OFF..the Ball”
Now..
How In the Name of the Wee Man or Wumman..
Kin Ah possibly Mak Comment oan such a Claim as That?
As you and Many Ithers are Very Much Aware..
that Ah.. Kojo..
NEVAH.. Attend a Celtic Fitba Match!
It seems that we have encountered wanna they ..”Moot Point” thingmies..that everybuddy his heard o’.. but, few of us… Encounter.
Anyway..
Awe that being said..
Ah kin only go wi whit Ah actually see oan the T.V. ..
And whit Ah see.. Concerning the worth or No worth o’ Joe’s Celtic Performances..
is that
Joe ‘s Performances are No Worth Much .. At Awe.
Ah kin only mak comment oan whit Ah actually see..
and Ah hiv no chance of Ever Seeing..whit Joe . Contributes tae the Celtic Cause.
“OFF CAMERA”
In any case..
If Whit a Player Diz..
“OFF the Ball”
is
By self-Admission.. that Plays an Important Part of Your Criterion ..oan how tae Judge a Player’s Performance..
Unfortunately,that way of Judgement, concerning a Player’s Performance,
Is Forever, unobtainable to ma Guid Self.. because of My present set o’ Circumstances.
Ah repeat..
Frum whit Ah hiv ACTUALLY observed , concerning Joe’s Current Performances In
a Celtic Jersey..
Ah must Say..
That Ah am Still Unconvinced.. as YOU Seem tae Be..
‘
that
Joe is Worth a Position in the Celtic Midfield.
Nice Chatting..
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
We need to play the fist half just like Barcelona and Benfica. Take it from there because the last thing we need is to chase the game as we’ll go out.
In saying that if we go in to the latter stages drawing then we surely have the fire power to get the win. This is better to hanging onto a point, with the possibility of losing a goal and going out.
Already nervous.
Árd Macha.
Think yer missin’ a H in yer moniker Árd Macha