There were some tasty, some would say succulent, draws in the Champions League yesterday. Milan-Barcelona have both won the tournament within the last decade, and although Milan are at the bottom of the trough at the moment, this tie will be a huge attraction for those of us who like our football tinged with history.
Real Madrid will travel to Manchester for the second time this season as both teams look to reclaim former European eminence. Porto-Malaga is not one that sets pulses racing but it is a token of an often-discussed concept at this level. Malaga are a fine side but are new to the competition, Porto come from a less-illustrious league but are steeped in Champions League heritage. Do you need to learn how to play in this tournament or were UK TV commentators making excuses for the failure of the English champions? Not sure but I fancy Porto to progress.
Arsenal have the daunting prospect of Bayern Munich. The German champions are clear at the top of the league which produced three group stage winners. They are also still self-flagellating after dropping the ball against English opposition in May. Beating Arsenal will not mend those wounds but it will be an absolute must for Bayern.
I watched a bit of Shakhtar Donetsk during the group stage; they are a very skilful team. Borussia Dortmund will not enjoy their trip to Ukraine, I expect Shakhtar to progress.
Valencia are not enjoying the best of seasons but although Paris Saint Germain are now top of Ligue 1 I think they are set for a fall in the Champions League. PSG may have enough to get past Valencia but if we make it to the quarters I would be happy to face them.
Galatasaray sit alongside Celtic as rank outsiders at the bookmakers, never a bad place to lurk at this stage of the competition. Schalke are tighter odds than Milan (7th in Serie A) and Valencia (11th in La Liga) perhaps because of the ‘kind’ draw. There will be at least one team in the quarter finals we would fancy our chances with.
The immediate challenge for Neil Lennon is to keep his players’ focus on tomorrow’s game against Ross County. It took an injury time equaliser to earn a point for Celtic against County earlier in the season, so nothing can be taken for granted.
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Don’t show the weans this wan The Stranglers at Battersea Park Nice n Sleazy 1978
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxc9A6HyoLE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSeTB-c2jPY
A song to help me get over,
Eva Cassidy
FFM
DOGS-brilliant.
I’ll watch it in the morning when I get home.
Cannae beat a bitta Floyd to set me up for another drunken Saturday…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1H2GYCyUrk
Mr Brown
petec
For it is written
hope next year is better than the last
good luck my friend ,in Celtic :)
Hail Hail
You punks might own the music
But I see ya
And I’ll raise ye
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B5lFuTUhso
Rascar,
if i recall we had an “unforgiven” night a while back…lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQusgL4X0Ro&playnext=1&list=PL5E6C2B9BA9ECD30E&feature=results_main
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApNirMC9gM
right good bird singer
Rascar,
I’m in
Rascar Capac
Last one from me tonight, I didn’t think it would be a classic movie clip lol. I like yer style m8ty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bm0RIs-VJU
NN & HH
Em, Charlie, don’t tell ally ye are going wae sumdae else.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2jbK6dGLGc
one for burghbhoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=425GpjTSlS4
The OTHER DG, and he rates The Beatles, too. Them Crooked Vultures:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2XH5KrrPw8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
nothing came near this at the time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3nXa4XtNm8
Liam Clancy, much loved.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUgEYl4V_AE
well except this maybe :o)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFHEuKkTa5k
note Tshirt politic :o)
Even on the 62…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8srPkl2PzJ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c
Wemberley Wemberley
We’re the famous Glasgow Celtic and we’re going to Wemberley
I’d forgotten just how incredibly good The Stranglers are. You take the table with that!
G’night.
HH!
Rascar..,
quality stuff
hail hail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYIdrV3cdlk
Londons Calling…
Bravo…
Rascar..,
in a hurry to leave Celtic Park to get my lift, I only knew we qualified because the most excellent DJ played tha tune, skipped down the stairs like a kid :o)
hail hail
the most dancy song I ever danced to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dku2u86am6c
Tom..,
you cant be the devil, your too afraid to make enemies
yer talking to the devil incarnate and even I believe the baby jesus will save me :o)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws5VSzY-hZc&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AOt6J–g_4EyUkI94ZYYCP
Tell you what they’re gonna do
Started doing it already
Got to find something new
Looking for it in the Celtic ……….
watch yer goat mister :oD)))
Izzy,
you said sorry to Awe_Naw yet :o)
Watchin it on telly.
Ah laughed… London Calling!
Loads o cool youngsters ignoring me…
Salve Rascar,
Season’s greetings.
Posted this one earlier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtqU3qb_7so
Being a bit of a techy I’ve my P.C. connected to my surround sound.
regards
NaeLimeadeAtIbrox
really is the best
worth the repeat post, just cant get enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11cFKAe8kM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFjXlrasKqA
canamalar:
”I asked the man behind the bar for the duke box”
Johnny Cash – HURT
night night n hail hail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLhI__sOLsQ
wisgonnae play some cash cheers kit hail hail n night night