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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Master of the dark arts Peter Liewell’s control of the SFA/SPL/The Daily Record/The Scottish media/the Weather/UEFA/FARE/Neil Doncaster/Stewart Regan has now been extended to SSN.
Leggo’s blog tomorrow no doubt.
Brilliant !! Good to hear some Banga Banga fans here.
This mhan is our sleeping agent.
Just bhanga bhanga watch !!!
It’s no coincdidence I love this song : )))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWrnt7xv1lA
petec
Yes –we can do it..Nobody is unbeatable
They can be very open . They lost to Milan and Inter by attacking / attacking and making mistakes at the back.
Shaktar played them off the park in Torino . An already qualified [ and not quite up for it] Shaktar couldn’t live with Juve’s pace and power in the Ukraine.
If you get me, you’ll already have put a bet on Mo to score the winning CL goal at Wemburlee
:))
Congratulations, Neil.
You deserve every accolade you are receiving.
Just one question….
Do SOME of those now sharing in NFL’s beatification by Sky Sports remember some of the less than flattering judgements they posted about him on this site in fairly recent times ?
No. I will NOT start naming them.
Sadly I happen to be blessed (or cursed) with a good memory.
Consistency commands respect.
I HATE brussels sprouts!
Even the smell of them cooking brings on the dry b**k!
HH!!
Brilliant where Youtube takes you.
Naka !?!?!!! We need you as a super sub my friend !!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCH1IlOfDTM
Tally
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas?
KK,
Come on name names we demande to know
Musta been no competition for NFL this year….. Fergie… Di matteo…. Wenger… Mancini …. Hodgson … Redknap ….
So Mo Bangura is back?!
Scored the other day in a bounce game at Lennoxtown against Blackburn for the Development Squad – lost 2-3.
More relevant ‘tho imo was the other ‘scorer in that game – Paul George, who was making his first start this season after several appearances as a sub for the youth side.
Have high hopes for this bhoy – very talented.
Hope to see him getting some game time for the first team this season – Neil thinks very highly of him.
HH!!
Kilbowie Kelt @ 17:21
Well said my learned friend. That’s summit that STILL rankles with me today.
Unforgivable imo. An odd mentality to take pleasure in hate by posting sh@te about how tough life is following a Celtic defeat.
“Oh…but I’ve spent so much money…………………..”
Well at least yer moneys going to a good cause ya fud!
What’s the difference between brussells sprouts and snotters?
Children will eat snotters :))
EatyourgreensCSC
South Of Tunis
Thanks for all of this information. I really need to start watching Juve whenever they are on the telly now.
I think the fact they knocked out Chelsea, a Club that is always likely to be at war with itself, is a real blessing in disguise. ;)
A Sevconian on the train says has just got his kids a trampoline and bikes for Christmas from the internet.
His mate asked him which web site he saw them on and he replied ‘Google Earth’.
Canamalar,
Oy, we ALL know !!!
Anyhoos, your taste in clothing is so bad I actually find yer online persona charming.
Estoril bhoy…
Both are salty … Allegedley
Very happy for Neil that he has been given award. A pity that
he wont get the same recognition in this country.
Hail Hail.
Sevco have taken Malaga place in UEFA Champions League. Chuck says we have bought their history, orange groves and all.
petec
Juve playing away tonight.
Ole Jabba is told of Neil Lennon’s award
That Neil Lennon..he’s no taktilly astoot.
estorilbhoy
;)
I think that is disgusting and I have tried for years now to stop the wee man doing it. He is a very good wee laddie but I just can’t seem to “persuade” him to stop doing That!!! it is a lot less frequent now but he is still doing it. ;)
Even good wee Tims have their faults. :)
FFM,
What have you got against Armani
Evening bhoys from a cool hun free mountain.
Looks like there may be trouble ahead……
Dundee Utd will sell tickets to any huns who want them.
http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?tm=2&nid=4400&cd=2012&cd1=12
petec,
It’s healthy
WELL DONE NFL ,A FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENT. AFTER EVERYTHING YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF HAVE BEEN THROUGH,THIS IS AN HONOUR YOU CAN ALL CHERISH THIS CHRISTMAS TIME .
WE ARE ALL NEIL LENNON.
HH.
The ole Mayans were most likely early Sevconians. Making bold, ridiculous predictions, living off ancient lost history, totally alien among modern civilisation……………….
Tallybhoy
Oscar Garcia who was in charge of Barcelona’s Next Generation side last season when Celtic played them twice, said the 2 players who most impressed him in our team were Tony Watt + Paul George
High praise indeed from someone who knows what he’s talking about
Bangura ——-
Saw his very good goal v PSV .
Also watched him for 90 minutes v Napoli . He was dreadful.
At one point the Napoli commentator said –I paraphrase .
He is a Celtic player . Maybe they watched him playing with a very soft square sponge
Podium?
TET@17:39
Going by their statement, DU have hitched up their skirt and bent over.
Celtic need out of this league asap
The Lennon Touch
thetimrieper
Thanks, I didn’t know that.
I’ve got it set for record now. ;)
Cagliari – Juventus 19:45 ESPN.
I think ESPN are going to see a massive spike in their viewing figures tonight. I wouldn’t say 500,000 fans of Celtic will be watching but the amount will now be massive. :)
Looking forward to the game tomorrow, remember being in the pub with their support after the Hampden game fine guys and girls. Did slip up by saying to Mrs Prestonpans that they had the best looking support I’ve ever seen.
Quickly followed by the comment that the girls were good looking too 0-)
Hail Neil Lennon
petec
Yeah , we will all be keeping our eyes on Juve over
the next months.
Hail Hail
petec ——
Juve will be on tele tonight .
They are playing Cagliari