Juventus’ closest journalist gave their fans a preview of what The Old Lady can expect next week. Apparently, Juve were lucky drawing Celtic, who are not the same as the team who beat them 4-3 11 seasons ago (but didn’t qualify for the knock out stage).
The outcome of the second leg is a formality, but Celtic Park has them spooked:
“Juventus got a benign [Champions League] draw, even lucky.
“The Bhoys are not the same team who beat Juventus 4-3 a few years ago. They have a few gems, like [Tony] Watt, but bet everything on physical and dead-ball football. Celtic Park is absolutely extraordinary, it goes beyond what you can write, read or tell. What you see on television is not even the smallest part of what you endure in the flesh, 60,000 people do not offend you but make you know you are in the enemy camp.
“The Park is one of the most influential and dangerous stages in the world. It has everything to challenge you, to induce the classic ‘bad day’, to give you stomach cramps and the need to get out as soon as possible. The fact Celtic beat Barcelona there was not random.
“Common sense suggests Celtic cannot beat Barcelona but football said different. They did with merit, playing beyond their means and with a little luck. This is what Juventus will need to be wary of.
“Antonio Conte will hammer into his players not to underestimate their opponents, but for once it is not the team, it’s the stadium the need to worry about.
“Forget folklore images of children wearing green and white scarves, or of fans coming out of Scottish pubs and going to the game by finishing a beer and ordering another. Don’t let the chorus of ‘You’ll never walk alone’ charm you if you have not heard it with your own ears. To watch from your HD TV is one thing, be there for 90 minutes, start to finish, ever if you’re winning, is different.
“Celtic are different than usual teams. Juventus fans, if they behave the way they should and live this adventure the right way, will have a great experience. The Juventus Stadium can be a bit like Celtic Park. We Italians miss their culture, their history, their being able to accept any defeat and celebrate every possible outcome, accepting any opponent. Their team will be sacred of Juventus but their stadium and fans will not say the same thing.”
We’ll play our part on Tuesday but I am sure Neil Lennon and his players will be pleased to hear they are considered something of a sideshow. The victory over Barcelona was a magnificent but it was achieved as a result of a tactical master-plan, nothing less. It’s the men in green and white hoops Juve need to watch.
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Gord64,
You n me both :oD)))
But why t copulation would anyone want to pour gasoline on an inferno
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=pRbuxshYvtg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DpRbuxshYvtg&gl=GB
Canamalar
Har Har. The way I’m going, 20 may well prove to have been my middle age. Gave up the gargle for January and will probably do again for lent. No wonder I’m maudlin.
BRTH,My God when I bought Timeless Flight many years ago never thought I would imagine Steve H still singing that song, saw him at the old fruit market many years ago, Top Man, up to the loft for me when I get back onshore.
TARRANT 0102
Some going,you must have the resolve of two men.
Me included…..
TET
Give us a shout if the Boss ever decides to
play oot your back garden.
HH
Just to be different……..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yo3M2Z0tD0
G64
Will do.
HH
They said it was impossible– something that just could not be done
They put you down, say you’re a clown, describe you as a bum.
They said you were a loser and destined just to fail
tried to rob you of your confidence, drove home each and every nail
They said you were a waste of time and made no attempt to try
and truth betold they left you cold expecting dreams to die.
But nothing is impossible, I have often told you so
and those who tell you otherwise, they are just not in the know
So believe in the inner self, the one that says ” I can”
The one that drives you on to prove the “impossible” to every man
And let them see your greatness and that dreams really can come true
and never let them get you down- no matter what they do
Stand tall, stand proud and shout it loud ” I shall, I will, I can!”
and show the world, both boys and girls that “impossible” be damned!
Impossible means nothing– it is just an opinion and nothing more– be inspired.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4J7WHiWRKM
Tarrant,
Thought we’d been middle aged since I was 5. “that’s no right” is middle aged talk, and I’ve known that talk since 5, know?
Enjoyed reading the howlers and some of the music.Tet your a bit harsh on springstein…a good performer…night and enjoy the music.hh
As is this….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaIAzWW2zc
brogan…, cheers for the Robert Burns lesson :o)
Hail Hail
Summer football.
Let’s give it a shot.
Wood run in the morning, no rest for the lazy ones.
So much to do, so little time to do it.
Nite Timland, and god bless.
HH
KTF
Canamalar
Told you! Interesting man— and don’t accept the pre printed school version we were or were not spoon fed.
He wrote some truly inspiring words and tunes and ranks right up there with the good thinkers. he more than “enlightened” a few….. and still does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSoxa8XpJ84
Canamalar.
Yup. I reckon its cos I’m the eldest. Can’t let go in case someone else fks up, it’ll still be my fault. “As for you, you should know better.”
And I’m 40 now and I know fk all!
CANAMALAR
I was delighted to see BRT&H put in writing what I had-as ever-long failed to put into words,mainly due to lack of detailed knowledge.
I knew that Burns had been maligned in life,and in death,but am loath to jump in on such an issue when not having the facts to hand.
Though that seldom stops me voicing an opinion,of course,haha!
BRT&H’s article filled in the gaps for me too. As ever,I know too little about too many things. Though not quite to the same extent now….
GORDON64 0115
If only for the comedy value of the huns trying to decide to attend a parade or a charade of a football match.
Definition of consternation…….
Ok, one for the road.
A man went into an urologist and told him he was having a problem, as
he was unable to get his manhood erect.
The doctor checked him out then told him that the muscles around the
base of the organ were damaged from a previous viral infection and
there was nothing he could actually do for him.
However, he knew of an experimental treatment that might work, if he is willing to take the risk.
The treatment consisted of planting muscle tissues from an elephant’s trunk into his ‘old fella’.
The man thought about it for a while. The thought of having to go through life without sex was too much for him to bear.
So, with the assurance that there would be no cruelty to the elephant, the man decided to go for it.
A few weeks after the operation, he was given the green light to go and try out his newly renovated equipment.
As a result he planned a romantic evening with his girl friend and took her to one of the nicest restaurants in town. In the middle of dinner he felt a strong stirring in his loins that continued to the point of being extremely painful. To release the pressure he unzipped his fly and his knob sprang out, slid across the top of the table, grabbed a bread roll and returned to his trousers.
His girlfriend was stunned at first, but then with a sly grin on her face said, ‘That was incredible! Can you do that again?’
With tears in his eyes he replied, ‘I think I can, but I am not sure if another bread roll will fit up my arse’.
Really really impressed with real politicians recently
Tom Watson hero, absolute star in the dark sky, follow the star.
George Galloway keeps vultures of Mr Watson’s back.
George, Watson’s is the start, get him right and the rest of the world can’t hide
Innuendo, scandal, the secret life of the secretive is no excuse for it, shine the light.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=pRbuxshYvtg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DpRbuxshYvtg&gl=GB
I cannae remember who posted the match programme cover featuring Hooper & Pirlo.
But, thanks greatly.
It’s now my screensaver.
So looking forward to Pancake Day when we get the battermix just right!
Great days!
HH!
BMCUWP
I detect a real feeling of apathy amongst our Sevco supporters.
The 3rd Div is all but won and they were utterley humiliated in the SC.
Coincidentally we get this rabble rousing nonsense from
Ex Daily Record Sports Editor and lead spokesman on Radio Scotland
Mr James TraynoR.
Timing is everything.
Saw The Boss at Hampden a few years back,best performance i’ve seen there since the 69′ scottish cup final,
Youngstown
Once i made you rich enough,rich enough to forget my name.
Anyroadup,
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=j5AUm_xaE9A&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dj5AUm_xaE9A&gl=GB
brogan, rogan…,
Aye, what you can’t explain, I’ll try and sort it, I know sometimes we get stuck for words and sometimes we thank our lucky stars a soul was there, but I always disappear into the song above, if you can’t hear the song you’ve no heard Burns :o)
Youngstown
music posting not working tonight,…too much drink i fear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smddcs5n0H0
GORDON64
Re Traynor,I mentioned earlier today-around 3pm-that he might well be right that Rangers(sic)don’t owe Orlit a penny.
IMO,the bill is for arranging the finance to secure the purchase of the club in the first place,so the agreement would have been with Green,not Rangers.
Why he can’t say that,I do not know.
Why the bill has gone to Rangers,I know not either.
But if I was a Rangers fan,I would be mightily miffed at paying Green’s arrangement fees on top of everything else.
I don’t detect apathy amongst them,btw-I detect anger and hatred.
Anger at being where they are,watching what is served up. Hatred at those who caused it.
And as per usual,they have identified the wrong targets,and rallied behind the wrong flag.
They never learn,and my sympathy ceased a long time ago.
Springsteen….. PAH,
This is how you talk and make music…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6clOaNae8sg
ZIMMERMAN
No nightshift tonight then? Me neither,magic innit?
A rare night off-in fact….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1wg1DNHbNU
Sometimes yer no sure how to talk to Internet legends
Bravo, Zimmerman
Youngstown is Springsteen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWXepwQ7qqo
Suppose I’m stuck with you bums
Ou ou ouuuuuw
:oD)))
CALTON TONGUES
CROWDED HOUSE?
You only posted that so you can tell us all how there were fifteen in a room when you were a lad,don’t know yer born,stories I could tell…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo
Only jesting,bud-I hope yer well.
BMCUWP,
Was backshift this week,..so friday night is music night,
Jackson Browne – These Days
Some say this is the greatest song of unrquited love ever written.
” For No One ”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6iAykoKLog&feature=youtube_gdata_player
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
02:01 on
9 February, 2013
CALTON TONGUES
CROWDED HOUSE?
You only posted that so you can tell us all how there were fifteen in a room when you were a lad,don’t know yer born,stories I could tell…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo
Only jesting,bud-I hope yer well.
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Aye, that was pre bedroom tax: -))
I’m well, hope you’re well to.
CROWDEDHOUSECSC
ZIMMERMAN
Driving a desk most of today,then a wee trip to Oxford-in blinkin’ rush hour!
Gimme back my nightshifts,ffs.
Anyway,try this one…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5vvPow4u28