Shakhter seem convinced they will eliminate Celtic tomorrow. Their friendly journalist explained why to Kazak readers today:
“Despite winning comfortably enough in the capital last Tuesday, Celtic remain confident of overturning the deficit in Albion (sic). Getting to the group stage is not a forbidden dream for Shakhter, it is their right as a result of recent domestic success.
“Shakhter have the mining spirit of resilience, respect and strict discipline. Glasgow also has a long mining tradition but Margaret Thatcher closed the mines in the 1980s (!). Since then, Glasgow people lost their previous spirit once and for all.
“Neil Lennon was unprepared and the Celtic defenders unable to do the job in Astana. Just like BATE Borisov, they think they will overcome the result in the second leg. Just like BATE they are still unprepared for Shakhter.
“Albion’s (sic) best managers are from Glasgow, Busby, Ferguson, Stein, Shankley, Dalglish, Moyes, but the current Celtic leadership chose a man from Ireland, Neil Lennon, who is permanently under fire from fans of the “Celts”.
“Celtic have an epidemic of injuries. Stokes, Commons, Forrest, Boerrigter, Kayal and Samaras.
“The referee is from Norway. Scandinavians appreciate a tough fight. The game is a very sensitive, contact, martial arts sport. Svein Moen will understand.
“Before the game in Astana Neil Lennon said Shakhter play a very British style. Why wasn’t he able to find an antidote to this? Maybe he got Shakhter completely wrong.
“Karagandy’s three central defenders are impenetrable. They close down space and do not interfere with each other.
“The “Catholics” refuse to acknowledge that Shakhter did not miss a ball against them in the first leg. They think that because they can from 0-2 down against Inverness they can do the same against Shakhter. This is unacceptable. It will seem more absurd if the Miners open their account in Glasgow.
“In defeating BATE, Shakhter have already eliminated a higher seed than Celtic.”
Leave nothing in the dressing room, Celtic.
Charlotte Fakes
When I started Celtic Quick News in 2004 I had neither contacts nor inside information. I started writing about the accounts, which was hugely consequential but, at the time, largely ignored public information. Soon after the blog gained some momentum this changed. People would come to me with information and views which were used to direct articles.
It only took a matter of weeks to go from zero contacts to having a network of people feeding into the blog.
I have no idea how Charlotte Fakes acquired some of her early information but, with doubts over the matter, it is understandable that the media was hesitant at touching it under the shadow of Leveson.
The Charlotte Fakes story has moved on, recent revelations have nothing whatsoever to do with Mr Whyte’s mailbox. We are now in the territory of cast iron whistle-blower information. She has her own network of people feeding legally acquired information, which the whistle-blower believes is in the public interest to reveal.
Some people in the game have had their snouts in the trough for so many decades a reservoir of resentment has built up against them among those who were once collaborators but are now cast aside. You are reading the fruits of this on Charlotte Fakes.
The only question is, while the rest of the world has a new-found appreciation of the value of whistle-blowers, are ‘all the president’s men’ still prepared to look the other way in Scotland?
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Thunder Road, condolences to you and your family.
Your Dad will be in my thoughts tonight at Celtic Park.
BT, OldTim and to all going on the razz today, enjoy and don’t get Drunk and Disorderly, they’ll not let you into the game:-)
Bleedin’ work!!
JealousCSC
TnT… Yes, was at that one also….wish we still had the same team!
unew mike.
When are you home again,would be nice to meet up,long time no see.
I’m fine myself, I better put my medicine in my bag I’d get hell of B/T if I don’t.
Thunder Road
You, your family and your dad will be in my prayers today.
bigshuggy
08:39 on
28 August, 2013
3 at the back against one striker? 2 central defenders (EA & CM) with full backs (ML & AM) pushing on.
Not feeling the optimism some on here are feeling.
First time in a long time I have been so pessimistic, won’t stop me praying my flight lands on time tonight to get me to the stadium in time for kick off. But I just can’t see us keeping a clean sheet.
Prove me wrong Celtic, prove it was right to get rid of our best players before securing the services of others.
Hopefully as the day goes on I will start to feel more optimistic..
Oldtim, I left you a reply last night. Unfortunately I cant make it for a beer with you today so the only other thing I have to say to you is:
BEHAVE YOURSELF and have a great day today:-))
Thunder road
Sorry for your loss-may your dad rest in peace
Old Tim I was back in May but unfortunately there was no fitba
Am off to Brisbane in December so hope to catch up with kit , summa and GCT
Though I will probably bypass Sydney Tim
Glad your behaving yourself maybe back in Scotland sometime in 2014 perhaps save up for a trip to the commonwealth games
Will send an email later
Enjoy your day Celtic on song is always the best medicine
FS3 tonight jobo
Row 11..
Not to many stairs for me to negotiate..
Thunder Road
Thunder road sincere condolences on your loss
Lets hope we do it for your dad tonight
Minx, I don’t think you’re alone in that respect (the flight fingy excepted). Get a few voddies doon ye on the plane home and see if that helps your optimism.
Hail Hail Sister
Thunder Road,
A very touching tribute to your Dad.
He’ll have the best seat in the house tonight and will play his part in bringing the thunder required for the Celts to prevail!
Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
2-0 after 90, winner in extra time. We never do it the easy way.
Normally i’m optimistic when it comes to Celtic, tonight though I can’t see us scoring more than 2-3 goals (no striker) nor keep a clean sheet (see previous 2 games). Think we’ll win but not by enough. Europa League draw on Friday and a litany of excuses from Lenny & Lawwell.
Hope I’m wrong.
Kayal33
We do have strikers, we have Stokes, Watt and Balde at our disposal. However, they need to be utilised and utilised effectively.
Thunder Road
Thoughts are with you..
Oldtim.
Time u meeting wg jnr?
Thunder Road , will light a candle in your Dads memory at Mass this morning ….. deepest condolences to you and your family .
Emerald green
Have a happy birthday mate..
Sorry if im a day late.
Thunder Road
Thoughts with you and yours.
It’s on nights like tonight when I remember the special times I shared with my dad at Celtic Park in the late sixties.
Thunder Road
Prayers said for your Father. Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Always remember mo chara ” they never die those that live in the hearts of the one’s they leave behind”.
4-0 tonight for Thunder Roads Dad make it happen Celtic.
KTF
HH
minx1888
Get the happy head on Ghirl of course we will do it.
KTF
HH
Blantyretim.
I don’t know,haven’t spoken to him in a couple of days, I’ll give him a call when leaving Stirling.
Kayal33:
I honestly believe we will do them big time; I really do. But regardless of the score, the Club has got to buck its ideas up.
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
09:04 on
28 August, 2013
Stokes is injured, Balde is no where near ready and Watt seems to be in manager’s bad books. We have no reliable, regular goalscoring striker available for tonight.
Watt seems to be the best option but it’ll be a half fit Stokes or, more likely, Samaras through the middle tonight.
Thoughts with you and yours Thunder Road, may your Dad Rest In Peace.
We may meed to win by three clear goals, we are going to need a hero.
If Kris puts in the performance he did in Kazahkstan and the bhoys respond we’ll do it.
Celtic n+2 Karagandy n
I had a dream of the game last night. We started badly, with Shakhter scoring within the first 10 mins to make it 0-3 on aggregate. It ended well though with Celtic turning on the style to win 5-1 on the night. However, Celtic’s fifth was scored by Barack Obama, so I’m not sure how accurate this dream will prove to be.
Kayal
I don’t believe he’d play Sammi up front not after last week. Balde looked ready enough against Liverpool, he should certainly be playing from the start.
My Thoughts are with you and yours Thunder Road, may your Dad Rest In Peace.
We may meed to win by three clear goals, we are going to need a hero.
If Kris puts in the performance he did in Kazahkstan and the bhoys respond we’ll do it.
Celtic n+3 Karagandy n
Chairbhoy
09:26 on
28 August, 2013
If n=1 or more we’re out
With regards to the team tonight, what’s the score with injuries?
Is Commons fit?
If you’re happy and you know it
Clap your hands. Clap, Clap.
test
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
09:27 on
28 August, 2013
After the first leg I thought Balde could be the difference this game as they are very poor from cross balls, especially the keeper. However Saturday convinced me Balde is no where near ready for the SPFL let alone Europe. A longer term project than we first thought I think.
Kayal33
09:28 on
28 August, 2013
Chairbhoy
09:26 on
28 August, 2013
If n=1 or more we’re out
You’ve changed it, too quick for me!!
Chairbhoy
“Celtic n+3 Karagandy n”
n=a flock of sheep, right?
#algebraCSC
Apologies for the double post.
That’s what happens when you go to the trouble of editing a post.
Won’t happen again.
BringbackthedustbinsCSC