Celtic will play KR Reykjavik in the Champions League second qualifying round with the first leg taking place on either 15or 16 July. Celtic are provisionally at home for the first let – but don’t book your flights until arrangements have been confirmed.
KR beat Glentoran 3-0 on aggregate in last season’s Europa League qualifying campaign before losing 1-3 home and away to Standard Liege. The Icelandic season continues throughout the summer, KR played a league game yesterday and have another three competitive games before meeting Celtic. Nine games into the league campaign they are three points off the pace.
From what I can tell, it looks like they have a grass pitch at their 3300 capacity stadium, which removes the big complaint from last season’s qualifiers.
This is a good tie for Celtic, who will be physically stretched by a mid-season team, but we’ll be strong favourites.
We were last in competitive action in Iceland against Valur in 1975, when a 0-2 win out there preceded a 7-0 victory at Celtic Park.
806 Comments- Pages:
- «
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- ...
- 22
- »
Lots of red herring in Iceland; and they’re not sharin’ them with anybody.
DBBIA/CodWarCSC
Livibhoy
My preference for an environment in which Celtic will prosper is a European League.
That would negate the need for a UK league and not affect Celtic’s chances of being part of such should independence happen.
Independence, as things stand will not benefit Celtic or Scottish football. It will keep us in the same small pot and naturally constrict growth.
At this point I have to admit being heavily influenced by the evidence ( not suspicion) of very one sided governance in football and the current government and judicial systems support of it.
Auldheid
It’s not the football per se but the example of what an unbridled self governing authority can produce and that bothers me because that self governing authority is a reflection of a mindset that has produced an impoverished football industry and a set of daft laws to further impoverish it.
The assumption you make there is that bias,bigotry and the squinted mind are efficient in industry.
They are not.
most industries polluted by this mindset are now shut or have closed due to their inefficiencies,mainly – the wrong man ‘shake’ getting the job.
Our football is on its knees due to this mindset,it is getting better,picking itself up and living within its means, but as you say patience will take care of a lot of what went on.history will prove you correct.
HH
DONTBRATTBACKINANGER
Yer either talking codswallop or cod wars.
How are the retirement plans coming along? I find it difficult to imagine someone abandoning Shangri-la.
You got a nice wee dacha lined up in Patna?
McBhoy
Thanks for the heads up about the BBC iPlayer – earlier.
Got a link from whitedoghunch and saw the whole programme.
HH
Paul67 et al
Could this be the first step towards Paul’s fabled Atlantic League? It most certainly could be. Some say Iceland is what Scotland was, about 60 million years ago, dark, smouldering, volcanic and surrounded by fish. Do say, it is like going back in time…
Do not say; “It’s grim up North”.
ernie lynch
16:13 on
OK explaine whyit’s not a red herring, put some meat on the bones. Even a National Socialist like your good self can put together a decent argument surely?
Auldheid
Celtic will never get in the EPL. They won’t even let us start at the bottom league. We would be as well talking about joining a league on Mars!
LB
Auldheid
16:12 on
23 June, 2014
That’s fair enough, and I know you dedicate an unreasonable number of hours striving to bring our football governing bodies up to scratch. To do so would be an amazing testament to your work, and be in defiance of both the direct parent body UEFA and the ultimate body FIFA, both of which are at least as corrupt as our own.
My motivation for voting Yes is to get away from an equally corrupt Westminster, which does very little in the interests of the Scottish people, and many things that I would suggest are directly against the views of the majority of Scots. We will continue to be an afterthought more so (and I’ve made this point before) following the next Conservative majority. They are absolutely committed to having electoral boundaries redrawn to represent populations of around 60k. This will massively re-align seats in their favour. Our influence will be even more reduced, as will our budget – the main parties have already signed up to a £4Bn cut in the Scottish budget in the event of ‘No’ vote. NHS in England is on it’s way to privatisation, reducing it’s budget – our NHS budget is calculated as a % of that, we may have no choice but to follow the same path. Labour are noticeable by their silence in all of this. That and stating they’ll cut welfare to the young. They’re a disgrace,
seems on here if you want to stay in the better together camp.then you are public enemy no 1 , well im voting no , better the devil you know, and all this nonsense about reid and haughey, they like you and me are entitled to vote,whoever they like
KR Rejkljavik (CL qualifying) – anyone know why we are trying to get the 2 legs switched?
Ger57
I think you miss an important point. It’s not about Celtic going into the EPL.
It’s about all Scottish clubs being free to enter an environment where they can reach their level based on a more equitable disbursement of income of which TV is a major part.
Swansea have an average gate of 20k. Hearts, Hibs, Aberdeen, Dundee/Utd could aspire to that in a UK league and move up the pyramid as Swansea have done.
UEFA money is an added skew factor and UEFA really do need to look at the damage it has done ( the pursuit of it killed Rangers and sporting integrity welcome though that might be from a green perspective).
This is not an independence issue per se, it is trying to think about the consequences and whether the benefits outweigh the costs.
The idea that the history of football in Scotland in the last 14 years or more has nothing to tell us is one I’m not buying.
Livibhoy
If Rosa Parks thought like that Obama would not be President of the USA.
It takes time and we have forever.
Auldheid
16:23 on
23 June, 2014
Livibhoy
My preference for an environment in which Celtic will prosper is a European League.
How is Celtics involvement in a European league affected by independance
That would negate the need for a UK league and not affect Celtic’s chances of being part of such should independence happen.
Again can you explain how the EPL clubs are more likely to vote for Celtic in the EPL if there is a no vote in September, why would the EPL clubs bother anyway the vote goes
Independence, as things stand will not benefit Celtic or Scottish football. It will keep us in the same small pot and naturally constrict growth.
Are you stating that if there is a no vote in September, Scottish football will grow financially and the league will prosper, any evidence to support this
Rothbhoy,
Is it because it clashes with another Glasgow club’ home tie?
Not necessarily European, maybe Ramsden.
Any news on first leg parkhead or iceland(no the one at the forge) :-)
HH
Auldheid
Hearts and Hibs couldn’t even stay in the elite league in Scotland.
It’s not making money that is the issue. It’s about spending what you have and not getting into debt. Scottish clubs got a reality check and are now sorting their debt out. We will be in a much better state of affairs when clubs are debt free or near to it and we can address the ridiculous prices that fans are paying to watch football up here and increase the crowd that way.
LB
Auldheid
Not sure that football will hold much sway during the Referendum, though you never know. Even so I am going to stick to my own Atlantic League idea, that will involve clubs from both sides of the Atlantic, from North to South. I am encouraged in this by the reaction, in the USA, to their involvement in the World Cup, outdoor festivals etc. Glasgow will provide one of the teams, a certain Celtic FC in fact.
Seems some very well respected companies don’t pay The Living Wage.
But,as always,to those most in need of it.
https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/john-lewis-jlcustserv-pay-cleaners-the-living-wage?utm_source=action_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=83415&alert_id=FCwoDAKmNl_xJJornTc36951HJYftQahVyF1Iy76LGPT6qFnJT45KM%3D
Hi guys back home again. Just a wee thought, if Scotland is such a burden to WM, and they give us much more cash than we are entitled to, then why the heck are they bending over backwards to keep us in the union. If Scotland contributed in a negative way to the UK economy, they would let us break away without blinking an eye. #Yes for me.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
timbhoy2
Do Lords of the Realm get a vote in the Referendum?
Monster Munch lover and goal scorer goes back to Ibrokes
LB
BMCUWP – comin’along nicely, thankyew ver’ much.
Shangri La is lookin’ resplendent in Flamin’ June; it will be a wrench to leave it, even for a dachshund in Patna.
Eurochamps67 wrote:
Rothbhoy,
Is it because it clashes with another Glasgow club’ home tie?
Not necessarily European, maybe Ramsden.
Thanks EC67 – maybe you’re right. Nothing about the reason on the official website.
Villa 11/2 first goal
GREAT POST BMCUW
i hope we implement the living wage
HH
Stubbsy Hibs manager.
Good luck big fella.
LB
Weeminger
I checked. I have survived 7 Tory and 7 Labour governments.
We lurch from one extreme to another depending on the economic picture, correcting the excesses of the mob just kicked out for being too extreme.
Separation means a lurch to the left in Scotland and a lurch to the right in England producing an environment in which agreement on what is for the benefit of all is harder to reach.
Chile v Holland.
Both have qualified.
Potential opponents in the last 16:
– Brazil
-Mexico
-Croatia.
Take yer pick.
HH!!
Some people clearly miss the point and don’t understand some very basic things about their place and role within the UK.
Scottish football teams WILL NEVER play in a UK set up.
WHY?
1. The FA don’t want us
2. The teams don’t want us (or those who matter who run them don’t – individual fans and players may though).
3. They don’t rate us
4. They don’t need us
5. They don’t want clubs who can threaten their leading lights
6. They rightly point out plenty of other clubs from other leagues would want in too.
It is PURE FANTASY and it is time people got over this.
Celtic are staying in Scotland. We can only hope for a European league and that is that.
We are going nowhere in or out of the UK union.
We are looked down upon, we are considered less than those down south and always have been to varying degrees from managers, players and more especially their media.
But somehow if we vote no we’ll be welcomed in?
Deary me.
Pretty sure the discussions over swapping the legs (oo-er) is to do with the Icelandic teams wish to be involved in a meaningful game and so increase the attendance. Icealanders are infamous for turning their back on their team if they have been batters 7-0 in the first leg ;-)
Oh Dear..!
Regardless Of How Often….
Barely Literate Billy Bhoys….
Bump Their Gums And Bore Us All
On The Subject Of IndependAnce..
The Union Will Remain STRONG….
As For Those Individuals Who Refer To Themselves In The ‘Third Person’….
Best Stick To Posting Recipes For
‘Monkfish Tails’…
R2D2 says NAW..
—-
Reykjavik Fc…?
C’Mon Delia…Let’s Be ‘Avin Them..
Win The Cod Wars..This Time..
(ThumbsUp) Ernie !
Jobo Baldie
Gives Celtic time to slot in a friendly at Murrayfield before the 2nd leg too. I can see it happening.
TV company be all over our first game of the season too if it is away.
LB
Eddieinkirkmichael
What is it about a UK league you fail to understand?
ALL Scots clubs join at appropriate levels.
There is no abandonment only total inclusion.
I thought we prided ourselves on that.
The idea is totally consistent with my philosophy of socialism and sticking together and not abandoning socialist principles because the other mob happen to be in power
Auldheid
English already complain there are too many team in their league and teams are too far apart in the lower leagues. Torquay v ICT. That will be some trip!
LB
Alan Stubbs was working miracles with the Everton reserve team.
Could be a great appointment for Hibs.
Such a footballer he was too.
I wish him all the good luck in the world.
HH.
LiviBhoy
16:54 on
Another mistake on the cards for Hibs IMO. He has no experience of management and absolutely no knowledge of Championship football in Scotland, poor season ahead for Hibs and their fans.
Breaking….
FIFA Have Declared…
That Celtic TV Can Be Viewed Live….
For All Those Who Live Further Away From Parkheid…..
Than A Camel Can Travel In One Day…
Akbhar Comfy Collectif !