I hear the modest noises which Shakhter manager Viktor Kumykov made after their win over Celtic last week have been replaced by more robust predictions. Kumykov told the most senior local apparatchik, Baurzhan Abdishev, that Shakhter will score a few goals in Glasgow and progress into the Champions League group stage.
I always like to hear confidence like this from the opposition camp. Let Celtic do their talking on the park.
Shakhter are further away from home than any team participating in Champions League history, apart from Celtic who faced the opposite journey last week. The second half on Wednesday kicks off at 01:45 Kazak time; no matter what the score at the halfway point, the latter part of the game will be when the visitors are at their most vulnerable.
Meanwhile Kazak news report that Shakhter have shipped shirts to some Glasgow-based football fans, who will be attending Celtic Park on Wednesday as newly-recruited Shakhter fans.
Did we mention practicing penalties? The entire squad should spend time today and tomorrow doing so, but Kris Commons especially. He is the one penalty taker Shakhter will prepare to face.
Memory of the day:
We lost the first leg of our European Cup, first round, tie against Partizan Tirana in 1979 1-0. It was thought important for Celtic to score first in the return but Partizan doubled their lead and scored an away goal.
Celtic went on to hit four and progress, although none of the strikers got on the score-sheet, Davie Provan played arguably his best game for the club.
Bring it on……..
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Aye….Celtic Players Should Line Up Before The Kick-Off….
And Do The ‘Haka’…..
Instead Of The Huddle….
That Wid Show These GandyDancers..
Haha you pesky bank account loving kids.
A chance to get more money in the bank – suggenly fraser forster is rubbish.
Brilliant – just think how much excitement you will get looking at that bank balance.
Bring it on
Always been a fan of WGS but if we’re not 2 in front first half..will be biting flesh for the next 45.
Should have way too much for this bunch, but didn’t think we’d be chasing a deficit. However all should come good.
KTF.
BT-25 is youngish for GK ,but IMO his habits i.e shouting,commanding his box ,marking his territory should have been instilled from 15-16 years old.Hope your recovery is going well HH
KOJO,
I know that you did not spend much time in this Dear Green Place.
No matter.
I would just like to know if you would recognise what the colloquialism.. PWICK..
means in this town.
You fit it to a T.
God help you.
Bada.
Nearly there. Wednesday will be my first game this season…
My mate is working in Warwick this week (services jaws of life throughout uk)
Any Celtic friendly pubs? Couldnt see anything in celticbars or a warwick csc.
turkeybhoy
Just a couple years older than that mate.
The Fee for the Finn will be the most interesting bit.
As I Thought @ 18.07
The current first choice ROI keeper is David Forde, plays for Millwall and a late developer at 36 years of age. The lad is out with a knee injury but has been a revelation since he took over from Shay Given. Kieran Westwood, Sunderland is replacing him at present. Celtic tried to sign Westwood some time ago but Martin O’Neil wouldn’t let him go.
Neganon2
We are unique.
Name another team in world football whose balance sheet is better supported?
And I once thought we were a football team first and foremost.
as I thought
You are Right… Forster, is an Excellent Keeper.
That is Why he is in Demand.
Just as Boruc wiz.
Folk, know a Good Thing When They see wan.
Forster, wull Go.. And ..well.. That’s That.
Nice Chatting
Kojo
Still,Laughing
desertbhoy
– tactics aside it should be noted that;
___________________________________
Tactics = GK coaching/ zonal marking etc., etc.
Now for the avoidance of doubt;
– I am not a member of FF’s fan club.
– I do think he should command his 6 yard box.
– I think there are weaker positions in the Team than him.
– I am not convinced by the performance of the back 4(s) so far this season.
– I am more worried about the Team’s ability to score 3+ goals on Wednesday.
___________________________
Please feel free to have the last word on this – in future I will run my posts past the ‘legals’ to ensure that readers are not confused by my opinions or semantics.
let me guess – fraser wants away and therefore wont play well. Fraser is having family problems.
Yada yada yada
Why dont you just be honest and say that you love looking at big bank account numbers
you couldnae make it up!
hankray
Cheers for the info. Any idea who is Sunderlands first choice just now? Westwood or the guy they signed from arsenal?
Snake
Fee fo fin tim..
What! big Fraser now, how many players are we going to have left, Madness.
Fan a tic – we are indeed unique. Perhaps celtic are about to take up an idea I gave them a few years back. Start playing with 10 men – it will save money!
Balance sheet lovers with adore it.
Celtic are truelly a radical club.
I don`t think that the time difference will be that much of an issue to Karagandy on Wednesday, they have already shown that they can handle this.
The time difference is 5 hours so a 1945 kick off here is 0045 in Karagandy. When they played against Skenderbeu in Albania in the previous round the kick off time was 20.00 Central European Time (1900 British Summer Time and 0100 Karagandy time).
They scored their second goal of that game on 68 minutes when it was getting close to 2am Kazakhstan time.
My Dear Kojo….
Ah Saw An Interview Levin Gave About The Book….
On One Of The Blogs Last Week…
(Not Drudge)…..
Looks Interesting……
But Does He Say Anything That Mark Steyn Doesn’t….
In His Last Two Best Sellers……
And He’s Not As Humorous….
But Then….He’s A Lawyer…
Have You Been Following The Controversy Dogging The Inestimable Diana West…..
Since She Released Her Latest Worthy Oeuvre…
“American Betrayal”…..?
All The Commie Backsliders Are Coming Out Of The Woodwork…..
To Lambast Her….
http://www.dianawest.net/Home/tabid/36/EntryId/2610/If-Frontpage-Lies-about-This-Theyll-Lie-about-Anything-Pt-2.aspx
Her Poisonous ‘Livias’……
Are Mostly To Be Found Over At Frontpage Mag……
Supposed Ex-Marxist Types…..
Like Horowitz And Radosh….
Hmmm…..The Mask SLIPS..?
(She Gets A Lot Of Backing Over At PJ Media Website)
http://www.dianawest.net/Home/tabid/36/EntryId/2580/PJ-Medias-Ed-Driscoll-Talks-American-Betrayal.aspx
Carrigan
And if Adam , turns oot tae be as good as Ah think he wull.
He wull be the Next in the “For Shaving” Line.
It wiz always Thus..
Folk awe want the Best.. and are willing tae Pay ,the Price, in order tae get it,
Kojo
Still,Laughin
OT/BT
If I could guarantee that you two would be in the line of any wayward shots I’d happily give you my away tickets :-)
Judith looking a bit colourful this evening. Need to ask Jobo about the weather tho’
:)))
As I thought……….. Westwood is first choice at present……. a very good goalkeeper.
If thats Cardiff in for Figgbonasson, any slim chance now gone. We cannot compete with their financial backing
On that point, did anyone watch the Cardiff game on Sunday?
They’ve become a joke, a play thing for a cash rich Malaysian. Actually felt a bit sorry for Malky, when their chairman came on the pitch at the end he really stole his thunder.
Before long Cardiff City will have changed their name too.
Make no bones about this, if Celtic go out on Wednesday Fraser will be sold or will want to go.
When Keevins says this will be a catastrophe he has finally got something right.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
Until I see the team I’ll hold out hope but if we’re sitting on Thursday into the Europa things will be very hard for a very long time.
I’d be disappointed to see big Fraser leave as he’s been a good goalkeeper for us but if Benfica offer £5m there’s no doubt it’s taxi to the airport time.
And I logged on for signing news…
HH
Recall Parliament….
No British Missiles Aimed At Syria…..
Since When Have Our Armed Forces…
Become Hired Mercenaries….
For Al Qaeda And The Caliphate..?
[ TSD…. ’72-’73 ?……Ed ]
DownWithEurabia CSC
As for FF, I’ve said before any offer above £5m, take it.
Get Given in for a couple of years – once was a world class goalkeeper, only started to drop his standards slightly this year at Villa.
However, would still say he’s better than FF, and his experience could be vital for a young back line now that Kelvin’s gone.
HH
too true Snake
But its okay they will tell us they will invest every penny of the FF money in the playing staff over a business cycle (aye right).
Roy and Patrick – just think of the numbers on the balance sheet.
Mmmmmmmmmm…….balance sheet……..
My Dear,dear,dear,friend..The Singing Detective.
No,my friend.. Ah wiznae Aware of any of the Things ,which ye
hiv jist drawn ma Attention Tae..
Now that Ah am.. thanks tae You..
Ah will Peruse all of your Interesting Info ,at Ma Leisure,over Ma Tea and Muffins, wi ma Friends..
Ah gotta Go Now.
Thanks fur the Info,
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Kojo
If Lawell sells Fraser then it puts Lenny in a very awkward place.
Lenny has stated that Fraser is not for sale.
Doubtful if Karakandi have ever played before a 60,000 hostile crowd before and it can be inspiration or trepidation for them on the night.
Of course we were fed some blarney last week about the small crowd that was expected in Astana being an away ground and the place had a full house of 30,000 fans.
If FF leaves then it is time to give Mulgrew a game in goals
Makes sense to me
hankray
I hope we get 60,000 but I seriously doubt it.
HH
spirit of arthur – hadnt thought of that – maybe they can all take shots each in goal – or we could play with a backy in?
Think of the saving!!
Another one of these “See if we don’t get through to the champions league” fans on SSB there.
We have just over 48 hrs to find out, but it seems some people feel the need to go on the radio and dish out threats before a ball is kicked.
Why not wait and see, and concentrate efforts on supporting the team on Wednesday night. The aftermath will take care of itself. Leave the threats to the dead team’s fans.
Hamiltontim.
Tut tut, don’t get your knickers in a twist.
We’re dining out before the game on Wednesday, do you fancy it.