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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We need to play with drive,energy & purpose tonight from the 1st to the 90th minute. We can do it.
Expect them to play the same again , 5 at back punt it long for their forward to play for a free kick or throw in. Our central defence must ensure they combate this.
Would like our midfiled to have some long range shots early to bring their midfield further up the park, creating space in front of their central defence for Commons (if fit) to create openings for our number 9 (Balde/Watt/Stokes depends who is fit)
I think we are in for a roller coaster of a night with the Bhoys more than capable of turning this round.
COYBIG
Tuppence
Forster
Izzi
V Dijk
Mulgrew
Lustig
Forrest
Brown
Ledley
Matthews
Commons
Samaras
Burnley78
I was at the game on Saturday and thought Tony Watt played OK and I’ve noticed that some others thought the same. No one around me in the stadium seemed to have a go at him at all during the 90 minutes. I’ve also noticed that some posters share your opinion.
I would be very happy if Tony played tonight.
Can you tell me what you felt was wrong with his attitude on Saturday?
Hail! Hail!
tonydonnelly67
11:11 on
28 August, 2013
Sammi will definitely play. Where he plays is up for debate but he will definitely play (if fit obviously).
Burnley78
11:08
Atajić is Bosnian.
TTTT
What I meant was that I’d play a front two of Balde and Commons but with Kris just behind him (causing chaos!!!!)
Opportunity knocks for a few players tonight to become heroes.
Also a test for Lenny’s tactics.
Not sure we need two strikers – they scored two over there using only one frontman,
Key for me is the entire team showing a wee bit more composure than in past few games.
Thinks we’ll make it OK with Efe and ML being among the scorers. I would play Adam in midfield with Charlie partnering Efe at CB.
BIg concerne with Izzy of late. Now’s the time for him and big Frazer to come good.
I think they will.
Now, where’s that ticket again?
Atajić is Bosnian
Also based on Saturday’s cameo he’s a very god player. Was very impressed
The only concern of Izzy that’s new (he’s always ventured forward) is the lack of cover from midfield now Wanyama has left. Sometimes he doesn’t track back fast enough but the lack of tactical cover is obvious.
PFayr,
Hotel iberiostar was good last year in Costa Adeje, adults only so peace and quiet at the pool!
Nice area, enjoy!
COYBIG
jimmci
Are you Peter Lawell? We don’t need to buy a striker in this transfer market because Efe and Mikael will take care of business. :-))
theoriginalsadiesbhoy,
Not what I said; just a feeling that these guys could score tonight so I take it this was a wee but of your humour.
Of course we need a quality striker. A disgrace that we don’t have one for a game as important as tonight when our season will be shaped.
Anyway, found the ticket…. Enjoy the game.
Just got this e-mail from our AICSC list form one of our guys over in Glasgow this morning for the match. How mad is this? :
Lads,
Just killing time here in glasgow this morning and walked into the celtic shop on argyle street. Saw a few of the shakhter players in buying souvenirs and keep sakes. Christ almighty we have to beat this mob….
Brian
Kayal33
If he starts fair enough, but I wouldn’t say he is a cert. to start, just look at the permutations from tonight’s starting line up the guys in here at CQN think will be the team, no certs. IMHO
One of the things that give me hope for tonight and I haven’t noticed anyone on here make much of it is that in the last round when Shaktyer played an Albanian team, after winning their home game by 3-0, they themselves went 3-0 down in Albania inside the first 30 minutes. They were able to claw their way back into the game and score 2 goals of their own to qualify.
I think we can also rattle them early on and if we get the magic 3 goals, shut up shop for a while and hit them on the break for the all important 4 th goal.
See it’s easy when you know how. :-))
HT – glad you agree with me! :-)
T4
Emm drat, Anto still injured sort of reduces our goal scoring forward count to 0 and even if Stokes were fit nothing is guaranteed Anto either being unplayable or total mince. Lenny has a bit of a decision to make regarding what attacking formation can he put out when reduced to a forward pair with one competitive goal in 10+ games between them. Who would be a manager?
Marti
That’s nothing some of our players brought back their tails between their legs
Jimmci
You’re right I was only kidding. I too sometimes get those feelings that certain players are going to score in particular games. Before the Scottish Cup Final, I was on here saying that Hooper would score 4 goals against Hibs. When he potted the first two, I was really beginning to believe that I was a genius. The other two goals never came from him though :-)
Thunder Road
Today is the feast day of St Augustine, I attend this Saint’s Parish in Carlisle along with St Columbas in Annan, Prayers said today for your Dad and the rest of your family(and also wee prayer said for a good result tonight)
StAugustine CSC
Gene’s a Bhoy’s name supporting wee oscar
Ha ha! I think it just shows how relaxed these guys are though before the biggest game of their lives.
Marti
Thunder Road
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace.
Marti Sandino Supports Wee Oscar
11:27 on
28 August, 2013
Just got this e-mail from our AICSC list form one of our guys over in Glasgow this morning for the match. How mad is this? :
Lads,
Just killing time here in glasgow this morning and walked into the celtic shop on argyle street. Saw a few of the shakhter players in buying souvenirs and keep sakes. Christ almighty we have to beat this mob….
===
That is a tad embarrassing for Celtic you would have thought that a few hospitality gifts could have been handed out. Most of them were probably made close to Kasakhstan in Chinese factories anyway. Brings back memories of Fergus’s early days. Can’t remember the team Celtic were playing in a friendly. Celtic took to the field in the 1st half resplendent in the new home kit only to reappear in the second half wearing last season’s kits for swapping. There was some lame excuse given out at the time that no one bought into but it was cringe worthy and funny at the same time.
Morning All.
I believe Samaras will start for sure.
I would also play Matthews in front of Cap’n Jack and up front I think Stokes and Commons.
Robinbhoy saw you liked the Camp Nou experience — I was there last May and thought the interactive museum was fabulous.
Burnley 78 –people on here were divulging their ages last night and I said I was 19 — at which there was some scepticism.
Given you were at my primary school I would appreciate dignified silence on that topic from your goodself lol.
Lastly, I see that Strathclyde Polis and others have told Shaktar that they cannot slaughter a sheep. On the other hand the Radisson served them up full traditional haggis this morning — sheep’s belly, entrails, the lot!
Hope it was properly cooked……….
Oglach
Why would we give the opposing team free souviners?
They want them they can buy them like anyone else!
LB
Oglach
We’ve already been generous enough by giving them 2 goals last week. Time for the giving to stop and the taking to start :-)
Marti
If Tony Stokes is injured and the others make it then I think Neil will go with
Forster
Lustig Van Dijk Mulgrew Izzy
Matthews Brown Ledley Samaras
Commons Balde
Subs:Zaluska, Ambrose, Mouyokolo Rogic, Forrest, Boerrigter, Watt.
LiviBhoy – God bless wee Oscar
11:41 on
28 August, 2013
Oglach
Why would we give the opposing team free souviners?
They want them they can buy them like anyone else!
==
Admit it you really are Fergus McCann! :-)
HH
just about to leave for the 5hr trek up the road to Paradise.
Mineshafters vs. Happy-clappers aside, all voices together for the Thunder to help the team on the park do the business tonight.
Wound-up tight as a drum for this game.
COYBIG
HH
tonydonnelly67
11:06 on 28 August, 2013
Lev jungle
ehhhhhhh , aye, ok, right,
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I apologize for the late reply M8 – had to take important phone-call.
Aye – to be sure 2 be sure – Hope the tic dae it the night.
If they don’t – even ah widny come near this place the morra :)
When I seen – Lev jungle – ah wisny sure if it was me ye were
talkin tae so – if ye were – no matter whit ye call me – ah’ll be grand :)
HH
In spite of the fact we have been attrotious every time we’ve tried to play 3-5-2, I think we should give it a go at some point tonight!
Forster
Van Dijk Ambrose Mulgrew
Matthews Brown Ledley Izzy
Commons Derk
Stokes
Something that may have a serious effect tonight is the size of the pitch.
Shaktar’s home stadium measures 104 Metres by 72 Metes.
The Astana Arena where they played the home match measures 102 Metres by 72 Metres.
Celtic Park measures 115 metres by 75 metres.
It might not seem much, but if you are planning on packing a defence that is a lot more ground to cover, and a lot more space between your players.
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy
11:32 on 28 August, 2013
Jimmci
You’re right I was only kidding. I too sometimes get those feelings that certain players are going to score in particular games. Before the Scottish Cup Final, I was on here saying that Hooper would score 4 goals against Hibs. When he potted the first two, I was really beginning to believe that I was a genius. The other two goals never came from him though :-)……..
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i assume that belief was quickly dispelled
Kevj
You meeting the grey brigade today? Be nice to meet up with ye and have a beer….see if your online persona is the same as your blootered wan!
Kikinthenakas
TTTT
Rest assured it won’t happen again :-)
Thunder Road
Sorry to hear of your sad loss.May your Dad rest in peace.
Oglach
I mind during the centenary year we played a team from Orlando and in the second half the team – mainly youngsters but some first team men appeared in a strip the reserves wore. Mark McGhee – in a top previously worn by Owen Archdeacon-looked as though he was having difficulty breathing!
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan supports Oscar Knox, MacKenzie Furniss and anyone else who fights Neuroblastoma
I don’t think, in fitness terms, the size of the pitch will make a big difference to Shaktor tonight. If you look at the stats Paul67 posted last week after the first leg they covered much more ground than our guys. The Celtic players need to show a lot more movement than last week though.
Marti