Sparta Prague arrive in Glasgow today ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League clash at Celtic Park top of the Czech league with maximum points from six games. Form in the Europa group stage has not been so kind, they suffered three goal defeats at home to Lille then away to Milan, so ambition to progress will already be tempered.
As winners of the Czech Cup last season, they qualified automatically for the Europa group stage, but could only finish a very distant third in their domestic table. While not having to endure the randomness of qualification is an obvious benefit, they have played only nine competitive games this term. Celtic have played twice as many. At this stage of the season, this feels like a benefit, Celtic are certainly better prepared now than they were nine games ago.
A week ago, with so much on the line against Aberdeen at Hampden, I wanted the trip to Lille out of the way without incident. The points available at Fir Park on Sunday feel significantly more important than those up for grabs against Sparta, but that draw in France gives Celtic a decent fighting chance to progress from this group.
To achieve that, a win will be required against Sparta tomorrow.
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VP – They are probably right but Gerd is 75.
D :)
Roasted cheese
David66
There’s a place in Hell reserved for embdy making Toasted Cheese in that way…………(leaving one side un-toasted then adding the cheese to be melted is FUBAR.)
Have a word wi’ yersel.
:)
Young Kiev goalkeeper having a David Marshall night.
DAVID66
75? still no comparison :O) hh
£4.5 million eh
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The Scottish FA make 18 redundancies with the … – Daily Mail
18 eh.is ooor kampbell one o them
Scott Sinclair scores his 5th goal of the season as Preston beat Championship leaders Reading 3-0.
Wearing the green brings out the best in him.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54714754
SFA.Sweet Feck All…Dismantle the whole Cabal…..
Bassas been featherin their own nest with like after like since time began.
Rant started……….
2 votes for roasted cheese…. counted and verified… clear winner
Lol reading back aboot Big Jimmys pussy …..The next one….
Wee Rocky disnae know he’s famous noo….so..
In the way that them military types present their mascot….
i hereby nominate oor Rocky as fully ordained CQN rep…
At the next hoot……Free bar included
Purr Purr
It’s absolutely and Toast and Cheese, and, incidentally should be served with Worcestershire Sauce and white pepper imo 😉
DRAMBOWIECELT
Rocky for president 8-))
H.H Mick
@Mick.. Hi fellow Tim ..hope things are settlin down now for all your troops.
H..H
Martim1980
Yes to White Pepper………….( a nice touch)
However, Wooster sauce???
…..Hell mend ye!
BANKIEBHOY1
Haha It does work though 😋
@Big Jimmy..When you see this big man please take the humour as intended..
If the expense of looking after your treasured friend catches up with you ….
Or you have to go down the road of private visits?.Please get my email from P67…
You won’t have to do it alone mate…
And as throughout the years CQN have stood tall to support each other..
H.H
DRAMBOWIECELT
Meeting up with my fellow Celtic buddies ( coaches ) tomorrow for
a beer and discuss a way forward in this present Covid climate.
Club is skint as are the Aussie football Fed. so lots of car boot sales
etc, donations, etc will be proposed I guess.
It’s going to be tough getting the junior leagues back up and running.
Meanwhile I’m praying the Gov. take off our 25 kms restriction on
travel this weekend, our big CSC day down the peninsula is over 50 kms
0 cases last 5 days, so should be good, fingers crossed.
H.H. Mick
Wisconsin
god feckin bless ya
This is so well done!
https://twitter.com/shreyas/status/1324020849230319616?s=21
HH jg
Cheese and toast for me!!
Cheese and toast everytime- both sides of bread toasted, the secret d side not quite as brown, and then the cheese added and melted
Second side – no idea what a secret d side is!
B78- the better Bolingoli plays,more chance of getting some money back for him,he’s not welcome back. HH
JAMESGANG
That was brilliant, how you doing down there in the big smoke?
Are you home to see the loved ones at Christmas? hope you are.
H.H. Mick
Hiya Mick
I’m good n safe my friend.
Lockdown2 in Englandshire doesn’t really change things for me as I’ve been hermit-like since March.
As soon as a jag is available, I’ll be getting it pronto and heading up the road to see my dad and kids.
Reckoning it’ll be about a year in total. 8 months done and counting.
Keep posting. You’re a heartbeat of this place.
HH jg
Ah the Junior leagues Mick where you learn your trade…”skills”..
Hope the 50kms works out…
This is the time in our life when it should be easy””
But every single day we worry aboot our loved ones”’
The weans ..yer maw ..faither…everybody……
Sellic have seen me thru some sad times…A comfort if you like..
So i’m sticking to the mantra of THE TIK TOK TEN this season
copywrite.. Indie…my granddaughter..lol
@Mick you play prof mick?
DRAMBOWIECELT
No, juniors was my stretch, then the girls
and the Lanny took over.
Luv the TIK TOK TEN.
Kids eh ? you gotta luv em.
JAMESGANG
Worth it in the end that’s the main thing.
H.H. Mick
@Mick from humble foundations grow the crop….
i played under wee Ralph Brand when he managed Darlington
An absolute gent btw…we played hearts colts one day””
Wae a big name Eric Curruthers…I gently took him oot i the 2nd minute..
BOOM my claim tae fame….lol
Seen eric since and he still hates me lol
DrambowieCelt,
That’s a lovely gesture for Big Jimmy and Rocky.
Good on you mate 👍🏼
fascinating piece on jude bellingham
https://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/football/54787595?__twitter_impression=true
hh
Nazi USA versus The City Of Love is some watch.
I feel bad about Big Jimmy’s cat…
At the same time I don’t
Trump increases his vote among suburban USA white women wanting theirs digitalised further.
@Henry..??? EH??
Fox News: Trump admits to climate change, white supremacy and promises to release immigrant children held in his cages.
DRAMBOWIECELT on 5TH NOVEMBER 2020 12:22 AM
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watching Fox news, it’s unbelievable
DRAMBOWIECELTS.
Sorry late getting back, fixing wee Grace’s dinner for after
school.
Remember both players very well , Ralph Brand alongside
Jimmy Miller caused us many tears.
Never thought we’d win another game against them, look
at us now.
But us aul yins kept the faith.
H.H. Mick