Half the battle when it comes to PR is not to score an own goal, which Neil Lennon managed to do in his pre-match press conference today when asked about the local ‘tradition’ of ritualistic animal slaughter before the game. “You have to respect the traditions in Kazakhstan, they have a different culture. We have our traditions.
“Our scouts watched Shakhter’s game against Astana on Friday. We know the played a weakened team.
“We arrived early to adapt to the weather condition. The journey went well.
“Tomorrow we play against a strong team. It’s important to get a good result in the first game to increase our chances of reaching the Champions League group stage.”
Really looking forward to this one now.
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To give some idea of the type of opponents Celtic face tomorrow night we can look at some recent results against Irish teams in the last two years.
St Patricks Athletic played Shakhter in the Europa Lge in 2011 and were beaten 2-1 away but won 2-0 in Dublin winning the tie 3-2 aggregate score.
In 2012 the ROI played Kazakhstan away in the first game of the current World Cup and were extremely lucky to win the game 2-1 with goals coming in the final minutes with Kevin Doyle coming off the bench to score and then set up the winning goal. The Kazakhs were by far the better side on the night and it must be remembered that all except two of their players were from local sides.
The ROI side was composed of mostly mid to lower EPL players. This win probably saved coach Giovanni Trapattoni’s job.
There is no doubt Celtic’s task won’t be easy and these guys will be up for it.
Interesting to see who Neil will go with in central defence. I like the look of Myokolo seeing him for the first time in Dublin against Liverpool never seen Virgil so it will probably will be Charlie or Mikael. Balde had a great game against Pool, impressed. Will Neil play him?
Celtic have a good record in this part of the world and let’s hope tradition prevails and we manage a result and score an away goal. We are within touching distance of the Champions Lge. C’mon the Hoops.
Amazing how the MSM here seem to know the rules on pros betting but not holding to account a dead club and an association bending and breaking the rules of licensing and paying tax.
Football betting scandals?
Match fixing involving players and referees?
Impossible!
HH!!
Disappointed not going to see Jovetic playing for City tonight.
A class act the boy.
City started like a whirlwind. Krul with 2 superb saves before Silva finally makes it 1-0.
I just read Jacksie’s fable.
I’m still laughing.
It is obvious that Keech thinks everyone is as stupid as he is.
#Wrongagain
hankray @2005
Celtic have a good record in this part of the world and let’s hope tradition prevails and we manage a result and score an away goal. We are within touching distance of the Champions Lge. C’mon the Hoops.
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With all due respect CFC have never played in this part of the world before. It’s central Asia.
Into the unknown, you might say.
Still expecting a positive result ‘tho.
HH!!
whats wrong with booze and betting. a pint of lager and a couple of quid wagered on a horse. whats not to like!
not big on the bigorty though
big-cup-winners
19:41 on 19 August, 2013
It was the bookies that alerted the authorities
starry plough forza oscar
18:44 on
19 August, 2013
Monaghan1900
The Ole Sevconians have a real way with words…
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Make PG Wodehouse look pedestrian.
HH
mickbhoy1888
Oh well that proves everything……….
mickbhoy1888 –
do you have a source for that?
Tallybhoy……….. I know the old Soviet Union was a big place but What i meant was in next door to Russia where Celtic have played and done well on many occasions.
Sevco Facts – No 512:
The average Sevconian has the demeanour of someone who has walked into 160 punches thrown by a heavyweight boxer every day.
#Wedon’tdowalkingaway
Whitey Bulger wants to know if Ian Black “Paints Houses”……….
Great finish by Aguero. 2-0.
sftb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGqYjnIBZI0
BT, best place in Dubai is Dubliners Bar home of Dubai CSC, had great night there when we beat Barcelona.
http://www.dubliners-dubai.com/
STV understands most recent game Ian Black is accused of betting on is Rangers’ 4-0 win over Albion Rovers on July 28 http://t.co/J20MLpbsa3…
lennon’s passion
19:40 on 19 August, 2013
vmhan – ynwa wee oscar
19:22 on 19 August, 2013
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It’s the wan I’ve been singing in my sleep since last season (thumbs up)
V
Glass Two Thirds Full
Imagined something like that was the rationale.
I’m waiting for someone to moniker themselves as
Glass One Third Full
Sometimes it seems like it’s very imminent.
HH
“@DutchftLeague: According to de Telegraaf: If AC Milan qualify for the Champions League, they will use that money to sign Christian Eriksen. #acmilan #ajax”
MilanQuickNews in meltdown as Bored accused of penny pinching and lacking Champions League ambition.
Lhads those Ian Black jokes have been great! Especially liked the disciplinary one and the scratch cards! Keep them coming .
Marti
STV understands most recent game Ian Black is accused of betting on is Rangers’ 4-0 win over Albion Rovers on July 28 http://t.co/J20MLpbsa3
Try again,says it was a mobile Ladbrokes account but nothing on how he got reported
Cheers pb; she only arrived last week so still trying to find her feet.
Was wondering if anything closer to her..
Twitter.
@Propa_Gander bit strange they are only now pressing this issue despite offences ranging 7 years. Good ol mr ogilvie still has his uses
Do you think having somebody reveal they know your betting habits would encourage a top level midfielder sign for a 4th tier club? Rather than just the money? I mean I’m pretty sure he could have found another club.
BT, not sure i’d be surprised if there was, however she’s only half an hour from Dubai and taxis are cheap, game should be kicking off 7pm her time so its not a late one. If we get to CL group she will be seeing matches ko at 11.45pm!!! Its difficult to find pubs that are willing to show our games over EPL teams as we know, she could get it on a stream if she wanted but my advice is use it to get to know people unless she has a circle of friends already.
Does anyone think that while all these qualifiers last season, this season and probably next season, while totally galling, are actually helping Celtic to develop as a team and try out tactics and formations before the actual main event ( not taking Shakter Karagandy for granted). If we reach the group stages we will already have played 6 competitive games in the competition and our players will surely be up for each game rather than facing them with trepidation.
I don’t know if my nerves are up to it each year though.
on a day of outstandin craic at the expense of 2nd rangers, this one has me creased up, oh my aching sides.
having said that its still in better condition than the mcgills slaemuir bus.
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leftclicktic oscar in our thoughts
18:00 on
19 August, 2013
Seen on Twitter
As kris commons enjoys a bed on his flight ,jimmy bell mulls over what
https://twitter.com/stevendoyle75/status/369099023463895040/photo/1
From Corsica1968
Look out for a breaking story about Hugh Dallas in a wee while. Anything to deflect attention. #headonaplatter
I hope wee Shiels hisnae had a punt lately…
reducethewagebillCSC
He bet against his own team winning.
They won 4-nil.
The bookies never flag up punters that lose.
It would be interesting to know how much money was being staked.
Was he betting £10 five timers,or £2000 singles?
The Huns must be getting on for the longest running Scottish comedy series ever. Galton and Simpson couldnt write better sketches.
Green, White, Brown, Black, Orange, colourfull bunch so they are.
An earlier poster included the article about Motherwell’s Steve Jennings being arrested after he was sent off in a game versus Hearts (from 2010). This was not that recently though.
Wayne Rooney’s father was also arrested.
Seems not unreasonable that the bookies would spot the suspicious activity.
GusFring CSC
dan supporting wee oscar
19:24 on 19 August, 2013
Yip totally agree mate if Virgil is not match fit Charlie or lustig to partner moyokolo, ambrose was shocking on Saturday but big Virgil look good looks solid as does moyokolo. HH
THE EXILED TIM…………………You can beat it Wee Oscar
20:42 on 19 August, 2013
Green, White, Brown, Black, Orange, colourfull bunch so they are.
Reservoir Huns!
Amazed at the long time ’20 yr ‘lurkers /1st time posters on ere.
I know the huns are thick ..but you think the journos who went to Uni
would have a bit more savvy.