Since a couple of flat performances against Sion in the qualifying round, Celtic have reserved some of their most organised performances of the season for the Europa League, despite the lack of a victory. Honourable defeat in Madrid followed by more-than-credible draws against Udinese and Rennes suggest there is more to this Celtic team that we see in the SPL.
It’s hard to look forward to the second half of the season and the potential for knock out football in the Europa League but if Celtic get their act together, a win tonight could go a long way towards restoring the reputation of the club, and a few players.
How Neil Lennon responds to yet more injury absentees is difficult to imagine. I’m not expecting fluency from a makeshift defence and midfield, although Celtic Flourished in the Glasgow derby in similar circumstances on 2 January this year, but I’m hoping to see Gary Hooper and Anthony Stokes look more like a partnership. We need both players on form and enjoying their work if any progress is to be made.
Busy day ahead but the Hearts situation is possibly worth a discussion this afternoon. The scenario changes by the day at Ibrox but that conversation will need to wait.
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VP- no get a pint on London Rd then back to EK after game,G64 been quiet this week.
21Nov2006 says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:19
celtic *o* lennon says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:24
guys nothing would please me more than for Samaras to be the man – my point about the other names i mentioned was to measure Samaras in the SPL – and he does not come out of it too good
BTW he has the makings of being a cult hero – Tall – The Hair – He is fast all the stuff to make him a local hero – but he just does not deliver – shame
67ECW
RamaCelt
Thanks for that.
I love RFC misfortune..it’s seductive though.. Keeps pulling you in..
It even takes your mind off the shambles that masquerade as CFC Board, our underperforming management and playing staff…
I know this yet can’t help being seduced by it…
I still hate being 2nd / 3rd and feel very let down by Celtic.
Best not get too sucked in..
THE EXILED TIM says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:26
ttt/Auldheid
What chance do we have against thinking like this ?
I have a genuine fear for the good people of scotland, it should never have happened in NI but it did, it should never have happened in the Balkans but it did, and many other place in the recent past, and today, and the world stands by and watches.
I have thought the same thing many times. If they did get liquidated and punted to 3rd division I have very real fears about how much violence may occur, especially to anyone wearing a Celtic top.
67 European Cup Winners says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:29
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I’m sure you fondly remember him ripping the arse out of Boogie and Weir at the bigotdome.
I’m sure we all do.
goldstar10 says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:25
I know – but this frustrates me more ??
Why does he not do it for Celtic
67ECW
I am absolutely certain there are Tims who infiltrate hun sites,what they must do is take an idea and remove it to the far right and get them all agreeing,it must’ve been a Tim who has organised the bbc protest just to show everybody how utterly stupid the huns
are.
This could be a defining moment in Sammi’s Celtic career.
If he’s in the team I fancy he will turn it on.
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:19
Nothing more important – enjoy the game
67ECW
Sammi is playing in the wrong league. footballers aren’t allowed to playin scotland, just ask Aiden, Leo Messi would have potential to be a player if he played in scotland, a bit like Paddy and Ki too lightweight.
Waken up bhoys, the referees are the problem.
Sammi jumps for the ball, foul to them
Dan jumps for the ball, foul to them
And on and on and on…………
Reading through people’s team selections on here, they obviously vary. Was just thinking, when you think back to successful/memorable Celtic teams,the team picked itself.
I know we have many injuries etc to deal with tonight, but we might aswell put all the names in a hat and randomly select the team cos who knows what the starting XI will look like tonight.
There’s probably only one certainty – the Derry pele will not start.
pabloh_AKA_NEIL LENNON says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:28
Nice line-up, is Ledley fit?
gsu
The huns should’ve been in the Simpsons.
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:34
This could be a defining moment in Sammi’s Celtic career.
If he’s in the team I fancy he will turn it on.
Even if he does, and I agree he might as he generally does put in a good display when you least expect it, you know he’ll let us down within a game or two. Sammi has had defining moment after defining moment over the last 3 years and we’re still waiting.
For those who are interested.
Tonight STV 20:00
Emmerdale, Episode 6070
Nikhil decides it is time he confronted Nicky about his cheating. Katie wonders why Declan won’t speak to Mia. Debbie and Cameron reach breaking point. With Rik Makarem, Matt Milburn, Sammy Winward, Jason Merrells, and Charley Webb.
!!Bada Bing!! says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:29
He’s too tired to post through week,all that hard graft.
publicsectorlazybassaC.S.C
21Nov2006
Want 2 tickets for the game?
:0)
21Nov2006 says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:32
i KNOW i did say in my first post – apart from 2 nil at Ipox
yes I remember and again this is the problen – he has done it he can do it – but he doesnt do it
67ECW
Kayal33 says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:37
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Post of the day
Even if Sammi turns it on tonight he’ll let us down sometime in the future.
LOL you couldnae make it up.
Anyone going to the game tonight/watching on tv or getting updates from CQN enjoy the game and lets hope for a decent game and victory tonight.
Pub beckons for me. Cmon Celtic throw us one of those of beautiful curve balls you give us every now and again! Mon the Hoops!!!
The response of Craig Whyte to this alleged racist abuse was childish.
Celtic should call their bluff to provide the evidence.
He really does sound like a man with no clue.
Interview is embarrassing and shameful in equal measures.
LB
ibleedgreenandwhite1 says:
3 November, 2011 at 12:35
celtic *o* lennon says:
3 November, 2011 at 12:29
Sammi winning headers,,,holding the ball up,,,your fooling yourself pal,,,big Sammi does neither!!!!
Why so many continue to back a player who has failed over and over again is beyond me,but hey batter in bhoys!!
Hail hail ibleed……
Sammi shouldn’t be allowed to clean the boots let alone put on a strip…….he is mince! end of! Lets hope he is out in January along with 70% of the dross that is Celtic at the moment. MArk Hughes to the rescue………..(I know it will never happen). living in a haze………..hope this is all a bad dream and we wake up with our team called GLASGOW CELTIC again………hail hail
Hail hail
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:38
21Nov2006
Want 2 tickets for the game?
:0)
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Would love to take you up on it but I’ll be watching on a dodgy (ahem) stream , in my small but comfortable hotel room, glass of red in hand.
If Sammi turns it on tonight (if selected) we can always drop him for the Motherwell game.
Simples.
celtic *o* lennon
When that scumbag admited in court to assaulting Lenny, and the court let him off with it, the warning signals went off in my head, a very dangerous game is afoot.
ibleedgreenandwhite1 says
FWIW,i think Samaras’ time has come and gone,he will stand out in a different league in a role which suits him. He will want to go in January probably to keep place in Greek team for the Euros.Not trying to make myself out as a superfan,i have watched Celtic for a long time, truth be told more bad players/teams than good but support the good with the bad.Hail Hail.
Green side up
I’m not 100% sure if ledley is fit. I do hope so. He is a good player in the middle of the park – wasted at left mid or left back in my opinion.
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:19
Maybe see you and wee Olivia at the ole gazebo
hh
The Huns control and silencing of the media would have had Goebbles bowing his head in admiration.
These people are viciously dangerous and Glasgow and surrounds won’t be a safe place for Celtic people.
Hence, the combined forces of the country may force through the Appalling Vista scenario through, in order to preserve their version of Law and Order.
Surely that meeting between the Vanguard and Whytey has been Awe_Naw’d……..?
Please tell me it has.
bjmac
I’m picking tickets up at Sannabhoys house.
Don’t know where the seats are, but I’ve got your moby.
Take care.
!!Bada Bing!! says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:43
Greece are pulling out the Euros.
Should I wear my poppy tonight?
Can I be arrested if, erm, it’s not straight on my lapel?
Jings!
It’s no easy going to a football match these days.
jimbob71
Copy and paste from their site, thought it was better than posting the link, Awe Naw has no been near it.
ttt
Though it’s hard to fight against the system I just wish more people would waken up to what is in front of their eyes,
Philbhoy – I wear mine at a jaunty angle because I am cool.
67 European Cup Winners says:
3 November, 2011 at 15:33
“I know – but this frustrates me more ??
Why does he not do it for Celtic”
Maybe something to with being booed by our self-styled GFITW has a bit to do with it.
HH