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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Are the current Celtic team one that revels in the big occasion? methinks both away victories against Aberdeen and last night against Hearts with the hype, packed stadium and the TV cameras present, also the form shown in Europe with the exception of the blip against Benfica, is evidence that Neil’s Bhoys revel in the big occasion.
Celtic went into the recent game against Barca with the shock news that Brown, Forrest and Hooper were out injured and overcame such a massive setback in unbelievable style. Not only winning but also securing European football into New Year. This will be a huge cushion going into the Spartak match another massive occasion for the Hoops and the fans. There is no doubt that Neil and the team will be high on adrenalin come next Wednesday night.
Seems the Sevconians on Twitter have found another Fenian enemy in ………………..
………….The Simpsons!
Their permarage know no bounds!
roy croppie
Maybe not armagideon time though.
Navanbhoy,
Its more likely he left a space to enable him seeing the ball struck.
A few keepers feel that if you don’t see ball being struck you already at a disadvantage.
vmhan
Some ‘Undertones’ choons at CP!
Good Derry Tims!
HH!!
PFayr
Teddy Taylor bought the name if my memory serves me right. Pub trivia.
THE EXILED TIM
Re Celtic v Arboak.
Nope, not on the box.
Quell surprize!
southside
I’m loving Armageddon; the selective memory loss from these radio clowns is both risible and laughable.
roy croppie
…..or I fought the law… or Know your rights….or What’s my name..
Probably loads more.
southside
Jimmy Jazz (Johnstone)
Rudi (Vata) can’t fail
I’m going too far I know…
FourGreenFields
18:32 on 29 November, 2012
What’s this Rangers International guff all about ?
It’s a throwback to the Murray era.
“For every Celtic 5 star performance the bad guys promise to register 10 new names.”
Govan Global.
PFayr
Aye, my own fault for biting “>)
southside
last one I promise…Police on my back.
Just about sums it up.
Re. Fans.
Spartak fans caused riots at the stadium in Lisbon. Few tens Spartak fans were arrested. Today, court in Lisbon sentenced 30 Spartak fans for 1 600 euros fine each and two years ban from all stadiums in Portugal. I wonder if they are going to sing in Glasgow ” Wake up our country, our family”?
pigalle
Thanks for the reply , still none the wiser though . Has Chas been talking mince again ?
DP
I sort of remember reading something a few weeks ago, the Edinburgh derby is no on the box either, so a sausage it is then.
Cheers
TET
Hibs . Hearts ..Sunday afternoon on sky
roy croppie
It’s funny the SPL league has to be reconstructed/ binned even though the general concencus amongst the fans is that this is the most exciting season for years.
PFayr
So it is, I was thinking about bbc hunland.
just seen the guy that Freddie Flintoff is to fight,
bigger boobs than the lovely Christina
neil canamalar lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
18:32 on
29 November, 2012
No banned
They don’t qualify :o)
Beat me to that bud! The Sevco can’t play in Europe for 3 years because they are a new club who do not meet the criteria. They have no financial history. Or any other kind of history for that matter. :-)))
FourGreenFields
No doubt The Charles has been talking mince again.
But the Rangers International thing might not be his doing.
Although It does seem to be registered down Ibrox way.
Clear ?
Thought not, me no get it either.
Murky as all their dealings.
Open a beer like what I have done.
Cos they is deed no matter what the tribute act renames itself.
Enjoy yersel.
vmhan , another few to add for the rite wingers .- tank , curfew , hangin around
pigalle
Great idea mate ( about the beer )
I know their dead , you know their dead but try getting the SFA , SPL and the MSM to admit it .
neil canamalar lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
18:06 on 29 November, 2012
Rascar..,
Good enough for me,
Of course a Celtic supporter is allowed an opinion on what Celtic supporters sing, but IMO should not be using that opinion to justify or support censorship, n that’s what I’m reading.
Canamalar,
Not what I said, I said that the fans should sing Irish folk tunes not political ones, they dont sing Scottish ones so why Irish only, especially when Scotland pushes for independance?
All the rebel tunes at games are 90% DRUNKEN GIRUY’s! Nothing political behind the motivation.
At no time did I mention cencorships!
Many folk songs are political. Scottish or Irish.
Wack-fol-the-daddy-o-csc.
FourGreenFields
I believe BDO should be issuing the death certificate sometime soon.
Swat…,
Your still telling us what is acceptable and what’s not, that’s censorship whether you like it or not
FourGreenFields
Seen this on TSFM earlier
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anyone any particular thoughts on “Newclubs” new name……
Can’t be anything to do with BDO or the Stock Exchange objection to trading name….. Did the Nomads have the gonads????…..
http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/be8b6b37d99cb7db40a893754dd1e091/compdetails
Rangers International FC ??? Rangers Inter FC??? RIFC ??
Name & Registered Office:
RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB PLC
IBROX STADIUM
150 EDMISTON DRIVE
GLASGOW
UNITED KINGDOM
G51 2XD
Company No. SC437060
Status: Active
Date of Incorporation: 16/11/2012
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Company Type: Public Limited Company
Nature of Business (SIC):
None Supplied
Accounting Reference Date: 30/11
Last Accounts Made Up To: (NO ACCOUNTS FILED)
Next Accounts Due: 16/05/2014
Last Return Made Up To:
Next Return Due: 14/12/2013
Previous Names:
Date of change Previous Name
27/11/2012 RANGERS FOOTBALL PLC
Must admit. I don’t get this walter, alistair deferential malarkey.
They can’t all be butlers
Evening all. Haven’t posted for a while but it is good to see that the bhoys did well at the wee brothers’ place. Onwards and upwards.
Best Regards to PF, been a while since our June escapades!.
Gerry
Canamalar
It’s not even complicated ….
Maybe you should just do as your told……you may ask why …. Because it is …alright :-))
Is it no a 140 days celebration thems having.
I’m all mixed up noo.HH
Gerrybhoy
Your well ?
Canamalar
At the next game bring your knitting with you,but don’t make too much noise with them needles.HH
fanad…,
Dangerous weapons, need to crochet with my fingers innit.
In fact I might no even be allowed the wool in case I crochet an offensive banner, innit
Evening Bhoys ,
Just in from the graft and read back on todays events on CQN’
Particularly enjoyed ASonOfDan 14:25 informing us of the zombies on
train verbally abusing a man whom was accompanied by his young son.
The “reasoning” behind these sevconians barrage (the man was
accused of being a “F*****n B*****d) was that he had the” temerity” to
wear a green fleece jumper !! Unfortunately for the said zombies the
chap whos religion and parentage was being questioned was a serving
Sheriff :0). One of the offenders has received a one year ban from
attending all scottish football grounds -although hardly a punishment
if your team is Sevco !!!
Just made me ponder about all the huns that I have encountered over
the years , both in the work place and social circles . I cannot seem to
recall any of them wearing an item of clothing in the colour green !!
This is their neanderthal mindset which sets us worlds apart
from them.
HAIL HAIL !
Imagine,,,guy on gumtree got spartak ticket for sale…£350.00…………..another chancer looking for £160..00…if anyones still on the look out