Celtic’s season will open up if they can take Dinamo Zagreb down a peg or two tonight. The Croatian champions have read the stories about the debacle against Legia and subsequent humbling by Maribor, who turned out to be anything but humble, if their draw away to Schalke this week in the Champions League is anything to go by.
All they know about Celtic is the trauma we’ve come through in recent months. Details, like the aforementioned under-appreciation of Maribor, or the extremely credible away performance against top seed, Salzburg in the last round, will be difficult to fit into their match planning.
Salzburg was a sign that there is more to come from this Celtic team than was previously evident, and unlike Maribor, who arrived in Glasgow aware of our potential, Dinamo confidently predicted they are “here for the win”. Even Juventus were more cautious at Glasgow Airport.
European football gives players an opportunity to stamp their name at the club, and on subsequent team sheets, just ask Wakaso Mubarak, who put a stake in the ground 13 minutes into his debut in Salzburg, or Callum McGregor, who stamped his authority all over our European campaign already this season. Tonight is the game Stefan Scepovic has been waiting for since arriving (without a proper preseason) on deadline day.
I’m not expecting a flowing game tonight, nor do I think such a game would be beneficial to us. Keep it tight and exploit our chances, and we’ll shut Dinamo up.
Don’t want to get drawn off course today, but a quick point:
Remember what I detailed about Fraser Forster’s professionalism? Ronny Deila is 100% correct on what he said on fitness recently; big Fraser was one end of a spectrum.
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And if he does walk, do you think the Livi DJ will play “Don’t Look Back in Anger” after the 90 mins?
themelvingael
14:26 on
2 October, 2014
Have a spare ticket for main stand(ws2)for tonight.good seat.anyone interested let me know.price is£20 which you can donate to paul 67 for his efforts on Sunday.
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I was not sure if I would make it tonight but it is looking good so I would take up your offer and donate as you have suggested. If it is still available, please email me on hrvatskijim@gmail.com
I can meet you at the ground as you wish
Super Ally’s replacement revealed.
He boasts superior tactical nous, a slimmer profile, and a dignified blue hat. He’s thirsty for success:
http://www.absurdnoize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/drinking-bird-220626657656.jpg
The green feather will have to go though. (thumbsup)
Chasbhoy,
The game is also on Setanta Ireland if you can get it.
Hope this helps mate.
HH.
chasbhoy – “an acquaintance” recently downloaded an app called Pak India HD and has watched different games on different channels including the BT ones, all free of charge. This includes pay per view boxing. I don’t know if it works abroad but it definitely works in the UK…………or so he says………
And the answer is
Hamilton, Little England, London, England, UK.
MWD said AYE
We will win tonight BTW. Better your majesty’s pound on it.
Wee fra
Just on phone to James there. Dug out fair bit and drain in . on intravenous anti biotics. Waiting on n report from lab to see how it is. Probably out Saturday
Due to my wife having a hip replacement I can’t manage going to the game to night therefore I have a concession ticket for the front of the main stand if any one is interested
I paid 15 pounds for it will sell it for 10 I stay in Livingston my mobile is 07751250558′
Ronny Mowbray says, “Nae mair chips…”
BT
That sounds painful, not bad getting out on Saturday. I knew James wiznae going tonight as he’s working. Will prob see him on sunday. :-))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
14:57 on 2 October, 2014
Micky dee
Should be. Just head into Blane valley where you will meet Oldtim Richie at and a few more bhoys hopefully.
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Just heading over…ticket sorted!
Philvis is this you wi the wasp up yer troosers ? ( Thumbs up)
http://www.irelandcalling.ie/blog/world-champion-dancer-wows-guests-at-wedding-reception
So RD expands on his 24-hour athlete philosophy and how diet is crucial to a player’s career and we have a few people on CQN reading it as him claiming that’s all a player needs to succeed and skill doesn’t come into it.
Takes all sorts to make a blog I suppose.
On the M8 heading for Glasgow and a couple of pre-match beers in the city centre.
On the CityLink bus. A few Croatians on board.
2-1 Celtic.
BT
It’s no a lab you need. it’s a Zoo so awe the CQners can come and gawp at you through caged fences.
Hope you are hopping on your pegs soon.
MWD said AYE
Has BT failed a late fitness test again?
Worse than Lustig & Forrest put together, he is.
Ton
See above. Oldtim and Richie will be in Blane valley. Better bhoys you couldn’t meet.. The girls behind the bar will point then out. In AT is in you won’t miss him
MWD and sftb
Sick note. O))
Team sheet latest…………………Wee Calum
Oxynorm . com….
Just about ready to hit the road . Must remember my ticket this time.
The Celtic park DJ needs to get his hands on the new Jamie T single pronto!
BT –
Thanks. Meeting my son and a friend in the Admiral at 5:30 but will head for Blane Valley about 6pm.
Hail Hail
Good Afternoon Timland.
I will head up to CP tonight more in hope than expectation,
if we can get a victory we will be in a very strong position in
the group and might just kick as on after a few false starts.
If sleekit walks it will be another sign of RECOVERY!!!
Right just been fed and time for a quick shower then off to Sighthill for pickup.
My prediction is we will either win, lose or draw. You heard it here first!
No probs Tom
Met cunnie yet? Seems I’m off for a while yet so maybe tag allong if /when it happens.
SFTB
Least you didn’t call me Derk.
Southside,
I mentioned that tune yesterday. ;)
Been thinking long and hard and Johansen’s dramatic dip in form this season when I came across a photo of him from last season. What, I realised now, which it struck me like a smackeroo blurdy which come’n out’f’f’t’n; I never thoraces before, “He done cut his hair!”. This short back and sides nonsense must stop for our midfield marauder. Bring back the manly mane, the positional discipline, goals and passing. Stefan, look at yourself in the mirror and see where it all went wrong!
timbhoy in spain – I love how the news in Ireland is “Man Dances At Wedding” :) (thumbsup)
Phil….’The entire brand is crumbling, rather like the stadium’
Surely the Klan realise this much by now.
BT –
Not yet. Been back in the old town a few times but family affairs. Will make it soon and will be sure to give you a shout.
PS I have phoned him a couple of times but got no answer and left voicemails, but no response.
Jason Denayer called into the Belgium squad for the first time.
Armageddon CSC
Just to echo some others, loving RD’s comments in the papers today. It’s not about athletes over football players, it’s about those players fulfilling their potential. Physically tired players make mental mistakes. Andy Murray is a extremely good example.
I think it’ll take a full, well planned pre season next year for RD to really make his mark. Of course, there must be improvements before then, and I think we’ll start to see this taking shape by the end of this month. Need at least one of the right backs fit, Forrest hopefully back, and the new signings up to speed.
My team for tonight would be
——————-Gordon
Ambrose–Denayer–VVD—Izzy
———————Bitton
———-Brown———–Johansen
McGregor———————-Wakaso
——————-Scepovic
I think RD’s team will be
——————-Gordon
Ambrose–Denayer–VVD—Izzy
———-Brown——-Johansen
McGregor—–Commons—-Wakaso
—————–Scepovic
Looking forward to an open, end to end game. 4 – 2 Celts
Dr ramesh,
My mate often says that. Maybe it’s Ronny Delilah afterall.
Samson csc
Evening awe
Be surprised if we win tonight
Ronnie has proven at this level
He is tactically nieve
If we win I will be delighted and gladly eat humble pie
COYBIG
Tiom the Leeds tim/tim bhoy in Spain
Thanks guy, but no workee. India Pak wanted a subscription and they won’t be getting my card no. Setanta Ireland not available.
Ah, well CQN it is.
prestonpans bhoys
Incredible insight,see you later!!!!
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
13:52 on 2 October, 2014
Yet again Ronny D has a pop at Neil Lennon. What is this guy on? For God sake just get on with ur own job that might i say uv still to convince me and a few other Celtic fans ur the right one. Wrong result tonight and ur off imo!!
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Don’t like arguing with a fellow Coatbrigand but Neil has had a couple of pops at Ronny.
Drat…….the huns accept Moshni’s 2 match ban…..