New Uefa seeding rules this year mean that teams in Champions League Pot 2 have a higher aggregate coefficient value than teams in Pot 1. So Barcelona (we’re bound to avoid them now they look a little lost), Atletico, PSG, Borussia Dortmund and the Manchester twins. Only Sevilla and Porto would provide some comfort, the latter, in particular.
From Pot 1 we could do worse than our old friends Spartak Moscow (18 coefficient points), although Shakhtar Donetsk, Benfica and Monaco would be decent draws.
As our primary objective is to remain in Europe after Christmas, the real battleground for Celtic is in Pot 3. I’d proverbially bite your hand off for Olympiakos, Anderlecht or Besiktas, even Basel would be acceptable. Prefer to avoid the Italians of Napoli and Roma, as well as Liverpool.
Remember, don’t go booking flights before the final confirmation of dates is concluded.
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Hmmmmm
Pedro…..another two over the line ….
PF & ?
Yesssss game three is away…….
Neymar must be sick of the sight of The Hoops, he left Barca to get away from them.
HOME on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:06 PM
Sipsini,
Will be up for that, dependant on dates, work committments, etc. If it’s a few days in Bayern (near Munchen, I believe ) I’ve already sorted out an interpreter :-)
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I’ll need to let DD know Starry Plough is sorting out the after match entertainment :)))))
JAMESGANG on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:15 PM
Bayern Bhoy
Whereabouts in Germany in Bayern???
;-)
HH jamesgang
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Yhis geography confusion reminds me of the time when as a wee Bhoy, I asked my dad,
” Da, where are the Himalayas” ?
” Dad replied ” I don’t know son, better ask yer ma….as she puts everything away in this hoose”
HH!
MiT
You seldom leave many chinks in your debating armour.
Couldn’t resist popping my finger through the gap and tickling you in the ribs mo chara.
Now away back behind the sofa ya big bedwetting Jessy you!
HH jamesgang
PS spellcheck just tried to turn you into the Son of God. We of course know you’re just a very naughty Bhoy!!
MAD MITCH.
IMO. ML has probably had much more playing time due to the Centre Back injury situation. Hopefully he will be rested and used more effectively.
Grand Seamus
;-)
HH jamesgang
Yeh…PR even !
ADI_DASLER on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:28 PM
Now that you mention it I think he has – but he’s still being shown on the BM Squad list?
Turkeybhoy ( and MIT now that you have been grouped together :-) )
It might be that people consider this a `good group` ( as opposed to an `easy group`) because:
a) We have avoided any ` Battle of Britain `nonsense ( Chelsea in particular);
b) Anderlecht are viewed as a team we can beat to third place;
c) We are not playing Barca again ! ;
d) Travel does not present any problems.
Of course the possibility remains that the top two, if they hit form, could gub us but that is part of the nervous excitement that enables Celtic park to be the place it is on CL nights.
JJ
Champions League Fixtures confirmed:
MD1 Home PSG Tue 12 September
MD2 Away Anderlecht Wed 27 September
MD3 Away Bayern Wed 18 October
MD4 Home Bayern Tue 31 October
MD5 Away PSG Wed 22 November
MD6 Home Anderlecht Tue 5 December
Good sequence of fixture – Anderlecht at home last game !!!
Sipsini
My German mate has asked me to get him a ticket for Celtic v Bayern. He said he can get spares no problem for Bayern v Celtic in Allianz Arena.
Jamesgang
I am hoping to make it to Paisley when I am back in September … would be happy to say hello and buy you a beer if I do.
PS…. son of god and a naughty bhoy …. I think one can be both …. but, for Larsson’s sake, dont tell Petec I said that!
:)
My biggest disappointment about this draw is that there won’t be a fans’ café beside the Superstore to welcome our European guests.
PRAECEPTA
Just remember seeing BMs celebrations at end of last season and Lham & he were presented wi flowers etc
Still….they wont fancy it.
Tony Tim and Prestonpans , the match sequence is usually set ie we should play 1 Away Bayern, 2 Home PSG, 3 Home Anderlecht. 4 Away Anderlecht ,5 Home Bayern , 6 Away PSG
The considerations of city clashes such as Madrid or Manchester means that there is a delay. Don’t think we would be affected by that. Last consideration is Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Onlooker
PB @ 7.36
I cannot work him out.
He always appears very animated on the field — always involved.
Long periods during games he does not seem to want the ball or go forward.
But occasionally he he puts great passes in the IR channel and away we go.
He seems to spend most of the game running well within himself.
Then he charges into the middle and outstrips the TFOD2a defence to score in the 85th minute.
He is rated by his NT.
Consequently something is amiss.
However we need more depth in both FB positions — but for me RB is more pressing.
If we fin another ON then we will take some stopping.
Happy with that draw but I have one question.
Why is Souness such a fanny. :___)
THE ONLOOKER on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:45 PM
Tony Tim and Prestonpans , the match sequence is usually set
Fixture sequence depends on a number of factors – iTV , climate, country pairing etc.
It’s official as I posted at 7:40
Three great games to anticipate at Celtic Park. I’m a bit concerned that we won’t be favoured to win a game until December. There may be some sore hits to absorb.
Anderlecht FC have been quiet since the draw, so far as I’ve read. We should match their volume.
Ha , completely wrong
Cos he is
Taken from Filth Filth earlier BEFORE CL draw.
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I don’t want them to get Madrid, despite the fact that they’d get a hammering home and away. Bernabeu is a fantastic stadium and shouldn’t be tarnished by their presence. Far better for us to grace it with our presence when we win 55… I’d hope they get Chelsea, Napoli and PSG, really make life difficult
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What a nice thoughtful Hun bawbag giving one of our favourite songs a mention …..” GRACE” !
the most delusional support on the planet…where exactly have they ever “Graced” ?
Whit a phanny.
Many huns unhappy that we have plucked out “Glamour Ties” in Bayern and PSG.
Oh how I love their hun hurtin.
HH
HH
Embramike
UEFA completely disregarded my holiday plans once again.
I miss the first game .
Please pass on my best regards to Neymark
IMG
SIPSINI on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:33 PM
HOME on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:06 PM
Sipsini,
Will be up for that, dependant on dates, work committments, etc. If it’s a few days in Bayern (near Munchen, I believe ) I’ve already sorted out an interpreter :-)
>>>>>>>>>>>
I’ll need to let DD know Starry Plough is sorting out the after match entertainment :)))))
DELANEYS DUNKY on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:43 PM
Sipsini
My German mate has asked me to get him a ticket for Celtic v Bayern. He said he can get spares no problem for Bayern v Celtic in Allianz Arena.
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Sips and DD above -Will you keep me in mind if arranging an away day I may be interested in a trip if it fits in with my shifts and Holidays, thanks
HH
MiT
Would love to meet up for a beer mhate.
Just look for a tall, handsome tim towering majestically over all he surveys…….
…..that’s An Tearmann….I’ll be the wee runt cowering in his shadow!
HH jamesgang
THE ONLOOKER on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:55 PM
Embramike
Please pass on my best regards to Neymark
Could be a queue for players wanting to ‘pass regards’ to Neymark – Broony and Lustig will be at the front ! Think he will be keeping an eye on them rather than the ball – great !!!
OneMalloy
Will do mate. 18 October in Munich.
DD
My fitba no liking better half is up for a Euro adventure. So please could you bear me in mind if your unofficial Stubhub arrangements develop!!
If extra season tickets are sold to season ticket holders I’d be happy to buy 2 for a couple of good Munich fans and meet them in Glasgow and take them to CP.
HH jamesgang
ALMORE on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:44 PM
My biggest disappointment about this draw is that there won’t be a fans’ café beside the Superstore to welcome our European guests.
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The ” fans cafe’s ” loss will be the Merchant City’s gain : ))))
A great draw imo, because its different.
HH.
PS : European away games back in the day were but a blur. But I vaguely remember Big Pierre Van Hooijdonk missing a sitter in Paris. The floodlights blinded him or something like that. Then again , maybe I was hallucinating.
Dates Confirmed
https://www.facebook.com/CelticFC/?hc_ref=ARQ7yHto55xu5pkwdgiS5p5S9cCUWG1OVBo7MY1iMMh3l34I6Y1iOsOmfv9dZB5jSEg&fref=nf
Turkeybhoy
Surprised at you. We will spank them all at CP, easy:)
HH
LEFTCLICKTIC on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:26 PM
No Mental travel,No battle of Britain nonsense,no dangerous fan groups, no Barca.
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There’s an unpleasant element within the Anderlecht support.
Security was very tight last time.
CELTIC will kick-off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a glamour home clash against big-spending French side Paris Saint-Germain.
The Hoops will host PSG, who recently signed Brazilian star Neymar to break the world transfer record, on Tuesday, September 12.
After that, Brendan Rodgers’ side will travel to Belgium to take on Anderlecht on Wednesday, September 27.
The Scottish treble-winners will then face a double-header against Bayern Munich, facing the German giants away on Wednesday, October 18, before entertaining them in Paradise on Tuesday, October 31.
For the penultimate fixture in the section, the Celts will go head-to-head with PSG in the French capital on Wednesday, November 22. And the Hoops will round off Group B with a home match with Anderlecht on Tuesday, December 5.
Ticket information for these exciting European nights in Paradise to follow.
BIG JIMMY on 24TH AUGUST 2017 7:53 PM
If you ever go to Santiago Bernabeu and do the tour they have a video running of De Stefano’s testimonial with Jinky running riot & they dont recognise huns 54 titles.
Added to that EVERY taxi has rosary beeds hanging fae the mirror….
There feet will be blistered !!@@
There ….their
James
My mate Maddes is a Bayern Munich season ticket holder. He has been to many Celtic matches in Scotland. Said that thousands of BM fans want tickets for Paradise. Allianz Arena should be easier to get tickets for. You will be kept in mind for two tickets J.