If you were a professional football player, you would love to be in the Celtic dressing room tomorrow evening. You would have the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself; put in a big, meaningful performance. Record a bit of history and create a uniquely memorable victory.
There are some players who are fraught with anxiety on such occasions, but there are others who NEED these games, need an edge, to reach their peak. If we have a team full of the latter, Legia are in for a torrid night.
I’m doing my best to ignore the naked opportunism in our media this week. There is no point complaining about it, lose heavily and you become vulnerable to those who live to revel in a Celtic defeat. Don’t lose and you don’t give them (friends and foes alike) a chance.
We’ve been here before. Artmedia, Braga, Utrecht, Sion (despite the reprieve) and Karagandy all exposed an aching heart. European football is unforgiving, try to transition and you’ll find someone ready to exploit, but that doesn’t mean you are wrong to transition.
We might talk about this transition more later in the month but we have a game to win first. Can’t wait.
Check out the fantastic work by the cyclists who are taking part in the Paradise to Cardenden Cycle 2014 on 6 September. You can join them – all you need is a bike. Get involved, you’ll be delighted you did, I promise. Read about it here.
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Postman
HH
snake plissken
10:51 on 6 August, 2014
Celtic probably didn’t want this game on TV in Scotland because they want as many people in the stadium as possible.
It’s all about the money at every level.
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In this case I believe the club are doing the right thing.
The more Celtic supporters cheering the team on, the better.
BMCUW
Hope to make the next get together, next op pencilled in for 4th Sep; will know soon enough…
Roy C.
Great stuff mate.
Can imagine Granda”Ach them their rangers in red and white” Ha Ha Brill.
H.H.
HT
keep up the fight for justice …
HH
Drambowiecelt
Thanks mate.
HT
Thank god for guys like you in our support that challenge the nonsense that is going on just now. Apathy is our enemy.
HH
oldtim
sent nakas a text, will let you know if he replies..
HT
Well this time there is a FOOTBALL benefit.
Agreed but why was this match not on the season ticket as well?
We got compensated for the games, why not reward the fans by putting on buses and at the least giving them this game free as compensation for not having our home ground available?
mullet and co 2
I’ve never seen you post anything that would label you anything other than a good Tim with concerns.
oldtim
nakas will be about 3.30….
Snake
That’s a different issue entirely and if I gave my feelings about that on here I’d be labelled a Hun!!
On the original point re the game not being televised I think Celtic have got it right.
OK bhoys…I wont rant, but let me put it this way.
You are the CEO of Celtic, you glorify in the warmth generated by the wonderful Celtic fans, you soak up the plaudits.
Then you tell the Celtic fans, that Celtic are one of the top teams in Europe and a CL team.
However, you then refuse to invest in the team, sell all your best players, then replace them with sub standard players.
Now my question is this: is this a man than can be trusted?
You see its very simple…the PLC are in it purely for money.
Its a gravy train with no responsibility for failure.
coining it in hand over fist, while the team gets humiliated.
Sack the Board, No huns at CP
HH
The Green Man
10:57 on 6 August, 2014
NatKnow
Contrary to my online madness….I may indeed have a solution, but it needs thinking through.
HH
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:-)
I share your frustration dude – feels like we’re treading water. Only way out I can see is if/when Euro football is restructured financially to make sure every team has a fair crack at the whip.
Anyways – I’m looking forward to tonight. Atmosphere at the last game at Murrayfield was great. Hopefully the rain will go away and allow the fans to have another good day out. And hopefully we will score a goal or two before half-time to give ourselves a chance of redemption.
‘Mon The Hoops!
Snake Plissken –
If it was just about money, Celtic would have sold the TV rights and got a lot more money than they will get by not selling the TV rights.
Last week Celtic were being criticized on here for selling tickets to UK based Legia supporters. The argument was that we should be concentrating on filling the stadium with Celtic fans to help the team.
Now Celtic refuse to take the TV bucks, preferring to get as many Celtic supporters in the stadium as possible, and they are still being slaughtered.
You can’t have it both ways.
4-0 Celtic.
The demonisation of the board and of PL might give some short term comfort for those fond of the blame game but unless it is followed up by some plan of action to remove the board and replace them with a credible alternative then it’s all just online gum bumping with no focus or purpose.There is already a substantial gap between the support and the board and to me unless bridges are built across that gap it will continue to grow.
The constant outpouring of negativity on here does nothing that I can see to cross that gap and again to me sow even deeper seeds of discontent among good Tims on here causing further division and acrimony.
I ask myself often what Celtic means to me, it means a sense of family and togetherness through good times and bad so until somebody here has a plan say like a Celts for Change 2 how about giving a rest especially on the day of a huge game that we need to win. Win as a team lose as a team, warts and all CSC.
Keep The Faith
Inside The SPFL @AgentScotland · 2h
Sheffield Wednesday have made an official bid fir Stevie May, £700k up front, Saints holding out for a bit more, talks are on going
BLANTYRE TIM
Obviously I hope this one goes better than the one about 15 months ago.
And I have no doubt it will,bud.
But I have a cunning plan.
How about the lads turn up at your place and carry you along on a gurney?
You can make your own way home,as I reckon the gurney might be a bit popular later!
Anyway,fingers crossed it’s a success,mate. Bloody nightmare you’ve had.
G67- agree but i think GMS was average last season and too lightweight,i would look elsewhere for a wide player mate.
Twists n Turns.
If your about.
Can you remember that Bar we were in when we got back to Edinburgh from the racing at Musselburgh, I think it was in West Register St and it was called the Cafe Royal, Am I correct,
I liked that bar.
OLDTIM67
Cafe Royal?
Ffs,how much did you win?
blantyretim
Just spoke to him a minute ago re time and suchlike, mentioned the Cafe Royal for a drink,and by the time I had stopped talking to him he had googled the bar and says he’ll see me there,.I was right it is in West Register St.hopefully it will be a bit quieter than the other bars I frequent when in Edinburgh,but there again it’s festival time and an extra 40.000 + mad footy fans
Roy Croppie 10.10
Just like your timing 10 out of 10 for that post.all the better for being at that game.
All the best and thanks
HH
As I wasn’t at the first game at Murrayfield I have no idea of travelling times. So if my bus leaves at half 4 what time should I expect to be in Edinburgh at?
HT
8.00pm
What im really talking about is ineptitude.
If you believe that Celtic should be in the CL, how can you possibly approach that proposition by weakening the team, I truly don’t get it.
What is the point.
Celtic, with a seemingly vital CL qualifying campaign, rent CP for the Commonwealth Games, and decide to play at Murrayfield.
Meanwhile….the whole team is seemingly up for grabs, any bid is welcomed.
The PLC part with a decent manager, refuse to invest in the team, then take a mega risk on an untested manager, because you can pay him less than the previous one.
Its like a bad soap opera, a carousel of high salaries and failure, an accident waiting to happen.
David Lynch could write the screenplay.
And who is responsible for deliberately diluting the greatness of Celtic?
Could it be the PLC by any chance.
Sack the Board….No Brown Brogues or Aprons at CP
HH
HT
Quarter to nine!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS.
Is there a cheap bar in Edinburgh,Sounds posh but it’s not like it’s name sounds,I liked it, when I was there with the horsie men.
HT
I am going up early by train 2.15 from Motherwell if u fancy it and get ur bus back. Meeting OT at Waverley 3.30.
Kikinthenakas
Off topic
Reading glasgow curse, anyone else read ? Whats the opinions on the whole lobban, ferris thompson stuff in glasgow.
This my first book on it , seems decent but i asked my glasgow mate and he said rumours were lobban was tout, reading his book he accuses ferris of being one.
Lobban had one hell of a violent sad upbringing by sounds of it.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cafe+royal+edinburgh&client=safari&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=MwLiU7PvOOXb0QWDq4HYDQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1024&bih=649
Cafe Royal, Oldtim67……..enjoy …..hehe
!!Bada Bing!!
Got one thanks mate.
Have to thank HamiltonTim for the last round. He was on holiday so haven;t done it yet but myself and a few Bhoys including a Tim from Australia had a wonderful evening. Meeting my Oz friend tonight again. Same approach. I’m a bit funny that way if we get a win. Change nothing in the build up! Not sure I will wear my shorts this time tho.
LB
Travelling through for the game tonight on train. Meeting up with a few guys for a quick pint or two about 6.00. Any ideas for a good pub near Haymarket ?
the green man
11:22 on 6 August, 2014
Are you a……..
blantyretim.
Your a bit generous with your time, I reckon he should get in around 20 minutes from the final whistle.
Hamiltontim.
Is the Minx going to the game, is she in Edinburgh in the afternoon,she can join us for a refreshment.
Regards the negativity on here what do people expect
I think we would have half the negativity if our board were more open and honest with their loyal customers.
There part in green brigade arrests
Resolution 12
Living wage
Long term plans with squad/transfer policy.
Celtic expect their fans to pay £55 for 3rd choice kit … As a fan i expect celtic to be willing to pay 3/5m for first team player.
Before anyone says , i dont expect money thrown about nor do i want it, id love to see as many youth players as possible i team, or 3/4 cheap buys come good like henke,lubo
Hamiltontim
You should be in Edinburgh before 6pm.
LB
BT/Philbhoy
Aye, cheers :-)
Kickinthenakas
Cheers P but I need to go through to Cumbernauld to pick up tickets and I have things (chores!) to do so I’d really be struggling for time.
The auld yin has my number so get him to call me when you’re settled.
oldtim67
11:23 on 6 August, 2014
The Guildford next door is cheaper although I’m going to the Conan Doyle in York Place since its quieter :)