Within a few hours the first leg of our Summer Cup Final will be upon us. Make no mistake about it, these are the biggest games of our season.
The players and manager have learned plenty about European football over the last four weeks to know the scale of the task. Maribor will be given due respect but the importance of Saturday’s win over Dundee United cannot be overestimated. Players’ confidence will have received a welcome boost, while some will have realised the weight of responsibility lies with them.
Since the draw I have written enough about the strengths of Maribor, but they are weak at the back – and they are showing all the signs of over-confidence. Having watched us against Legia, this lot will be shocked if a different Celtic turn up tonight. Their fans, media and officials are emotionally spending their Champions League windfall already.
Most of all, we need a disciplined performance from Celtic. No conceding penalties, getting caught in possession deep in your own half, or second yellows. Stick to the basics, stay alert and we have an excellent chance of progressing; this is not a team with irresistible talent.
For a few players, they have the chance to claim a great reputation at the club. What an opportunity…..
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Bada bing !
Think u do Berget & McGregor a disservice …
Ronny likes both these players because they do bring a defensive discipline to their play
My Dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Singing Detective
Hiya,pally?
Fine tae see Ye..wance mair
Hey..
Don’t ye Know that AH LUV AMIDO…n Ah Don’t Care Who Knows It??
Well.. Ah Do, Do..
So There..
Again..
Neil. has Managed tae Mess up this Kid’s Celtic Career..
jist in the Same way that Neil Messed up.. The Cannon Ball Kid’s Celtic Career..
Neil.. didnae gie Amido a Fair shot wi’ PEEVER!
In Spite of that.. Amido.. Scored a Hellava Loat of goals!
He scored Three or Four. during.. His very, very BriefAppearances in the Team..
Which Didnae Add up tae Mair than .. A Whole Ninety Minutes..
Sure that’s an Exaggeration.. but. wid dae ye Expect??
Ah am daeing whit everybuddy else is..
Fortyfying Ma Argurment!
Anyway..
Ah still believe that Amido could Make it..
But.. Whether Ronny, agrees.. then that is Fur anither Submission..
Nice Chatting ,Pally. as usual
Kojo
Still,Laughin
They normally close the gate under the North Stand, but if you hang around for 5m or 10 minutes they open it again. Re Tonight. I’m nervous just waiting for Celtic Twitter to announce the team line up.
An Tearmann…… Aye mate was one of the first things the wee physio lassie said
all good advice eh??? She was suggesting a CHAIR at one point .Coudnae handle that aw night.:)
H.H.
durhams a self- opinionated little dick who seems to think anyone cares if he’ll boycott our game tonight.
darwinsbeautifulidea
17:50 on 20 August, 2014
Who the feck is durham
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The hurtinest hurtin hun in hunville is who he is, ohhhh and a constant talker on tripe ooooot his mouth on radio (allegedly)
Till later all Cmon the Hoooooooooops.
Celtic 125 Glorious years ….set to ” the Legacy ”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_mdNSvPwQE
Time for Heroes to step up tonight
For what it’s worth, I still think 3-1 against Ajax in 2001 should be our template for away performances in Europe. In that game we had Sutton and Larsson in attack with Agathe and Petta bombing on in support, but each only one at a time, with Boyd, McNamara, Valgaeren, Mjallby, Lambert and Lennon providing a very solid base.
ruggygman
we agree again..!
newradbhoy
16:32 on 20 August, 2014
Quite a few don’t buy papers
Does your tv not have a programme guide??
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My Dear Kojo….
As Regards Amido…
Ye Should Pay Mair Attention…..
Tae Whit Yer ‘Friday Girls’ Are Sayin’…..!
Good Evenin’ Tae All The Hurtin’ DeidHuns….!
Coronation Street Looks Interestin’ The Nicht….
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jeg er delia smith- 4-5-1
Gordon
Lustig
van Dijk
Izzy
Lustig
Johansen
Biton
Kaya/McGregor
Mulgrew
Berget
not very enterprising I’m afraid but team still learning from manager’s ideas.A deadly dull 0-0 will do for me mate HH
scullybhoy
17:41 on 20 August, 2014
Durham on Talksport…’I’m boycotting the game and I hope Celtic lose’.
He is one hurting Hun who hardly uttered a word of criticism on his beloved 1872 club’s crimes. Durham could pick his media his job up here.
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Couldn’t agree more. The biggest walloper on planet radio and that’s saying something
Shock team sheet rumour………………………..Scott Brown
Never heard of durham dont listen to radio
!!Bada Bing!! that looks like a 3-5-1, with Lustig playing twice!
Fair enough though. I just have a bit more faith in our forward players…
darwin
youre not missing anything
Jet re Deila smith
Great minds n all that…
As for Bada Bing… He thinks Lustig is so good, he’s named him in defence and midfield…haha
Bournesouprecipe. That would be a hell of a gamble but for the second game there could be an outside chance. H.H.
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Gordon:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Ambrose :::::::::::::Lustig:::::::::::::::::VVD:::::::::::::::::Izzy
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Kayal:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::::McGregor:::::::::::Mulgrew::::::::::Johanssen:::::::::
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Commons::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Stokes::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Durham is a turd
The set piece can be an important factor in Celtics game plan. Win those corners and free kicks and get the big men into Maribor’s penalty box.
Joe Filippis
Just a rumour that was spread around town.
But, he’s there, and in full training maybe he’ll come off the bench.
N .. Ah repeat Ma..
Five Across the Park.. MidField.. Stalwarts.. fur Tonight’s Confronto
KAYAL, Bitton, Steffi, McGregor..n.. HENDERSON..
Yep…Henderson. this Kid..is Unusual..in many , Many , Ways..
in Every Game.. he has Played..
He is ..
IMPROVING!
Kojo, Jist luvs tae see..
IMPROVEMENT..
As long as a Guy ..is Showing..IMPROVEMENT..
Then Ah wid Pick Him..n.. Keep oan Picking Him..
Henderson? Ye say.
Yes..
Ah wid Play the Kid.. the Nicht.. That’s fur sure..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
hankray. That is the way Maribor play looking for there big men to win headers and picking up the second ball. H.H.
Getting very nervous have opened a tinnie to help with this.Got to be a 5 man midfield with flexibility from Mulgrew and Mcgregor on the wings.
Gordon
Lustag Van Dyke Jason Izzy
McGregor Kayal Johassen BiTTon Mulgrew
Jo
Sorry about the spelling
hankray
agree, but equally we need to be aware of giving away too many set pieces. Has to be a disciplined performance tonight. We’ve played against a lot better teams than this in Europe recently, need to keep it tight and give nothing away
HH
Lustig
Lustig Lustig Caesar Mc Grain
Lustig Maestro Lustig
Jinky Larsson Lustig
Not many of you Bhoys picking Efe in your teams why is that ? H.H.
Gordon,
Lustig, Denayer, VVD, Izzy
Brown, Biton, Johansen, Mulgrew
Commons
Berget
Stokes, McGregor and Efe to come on
EC67
Here is News fur a loat folk oan Here..
KAYAL kin Run Like a Linty!
Ye didnae Know that?
Well..
YE dae Noo!
Kojo
Still,Laughin
JFH – The boss man doesn’t seem to fancy him
Broonie oot so Kayal in
Jeg er Deila smith
Canae agree with you there… The bhoy lustig ruins it
kojo
Would love to see young Henderson in, he wouldnt let us down. Just cant see it happening though. Been surprised at his exclusion recently and took it for granted he was injured. Not the case ?
HH
Joe Filippi’s Haircut
Pal.. Ah suppose the Reason is..
Well. We ur awe very Much Confused aboot.. Efe’s Standing.
Standing, regarding his.. Eligibility.
Frankly, Ah am Still Confused..
Best,that He diznae Play..
Can’t Hoit?
Right?
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Prediction, rather than my preference (Ambrose and Kayal at CM – not a cat in hell’s chance):
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Gordon ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Lustig :::::::::::::::: Denayer :::::::::::::::: Van Dijk :::::::::::: Izaguirre
:::::::::::::::::::::::::: Ambrose :::::::::::::::::: Kayal ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::::::: Mcgregor :::::::::::::::: Commons :::::::::::::::::: Berget ::::::::::
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Stokes ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Optimistic (always a red flag).
By which I meant:
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Gordon ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Lustig :::::::::::::::: Denayer :::::::::::::::: Van Dijk :::::::::::: Izaguirre
:::::::::::::::::::::::::: Johansen ::::::::::::::: Mulgrew ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::::::: Mcgregor :::::::::::::::: Commons :::::::::::::::::: Berget ::::::::::
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Stokes ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Apologies if covered already…..but do uefa not insist on clubs being in the country a min of 24 hrs before euro ties….and as such, does Ambrose arrival to join squad today not make him ineligible for today’s game?
HH