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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canamalar
I don’t doubt that, I think the ole snotters are good at keeping ailments at bay but it is a social faux pas. And the real reason is I wouldn’t want him getting called names in school. :)
Canamalar,
I respectully reserve the right to ingnore yer blatant fashion references.
good even cqn
must disagree with Paul, Borussia Dortmund to go through to the next round of CL,Watched their away game against Man City,played City off the park 1-1 scoreline did not tell the story of the game,City were outplayed and outclassed by a good Dortmund team
Must mention the Guardians article by Ewan Murray,NFL is an very intelligent man,great ambassador for our club
thens theres super swally,i rest my case
H H
bournesouprecipe
17:43 on 21 December, 2012
The Lennon Touch
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You really do have a way with pictures, that is one of yer finest ever. ;) and I don’t say that lightly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrkMjt–3Ds
channelislandcelt @ 17:39
Well said amigo. And very important.
Woohoo
Just putting my cases in the boot for early departure on Saturday.
Final check on passport, tickets etc for tomorrow’s flight and
Yeehaa, it isn’t tomorrow.
Flight is on Sunday morning – so EC67 in attendance at Paradise tomorrow.
Result!
EC67
DoterryauldmansyndromeCSC
Petec
Not 500 zillion fans of sevco ?
BSR @ 17:39
I usually chuckle away at your posts, but that was even better than usual :)))
petec
Cagliari Juve game is being played in Parma . Local authority in Cagliari won’t give Cagliari’s new stadium a safety certificate .
FFM,
Sorry we don’t take reservations
BSR,
This:
http://i25.tinypic.com/160ahr6.jpg
That will be very special in a few years.
Has anyone in financial services come up with the cunning idea of payment protection for payment protection?
This idea surely has some mileage for the Bollinger-necking, Ferrari-driving vultures of the Square Mile in 2013.
God is good!
Thank you God for remembering my family and me this year. I don’t think I was worthy, although others were.
I do believe.
Thanks be to God.
SoT@17:53
The Mayor of Sardinia overruled the local council’s decision on Wednesday thereby allowing the game to go ahead at Cagliari’s temporary ground
The Italian FA then said it was too late to change venues and the game must go ahead in Parma
Another little helping hand from the game’s authorities towards La Vecchia Signora
the boy jinky
17:34 on
21 December, 2012
Estoril bhoy…
Both are salty … Allegedley
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Wouldn’t know, have never tasted sprouts :))
The Boy Jinky
I think it could be close to a 1/2 gazillion if Chuckles was doing his comical Ali at Celtic. Thankfully we don’t have that type at Celtic.
South Of Tunis
Cheers, that will make the game a bit surreal for the players, I doubt the multitude of Celts will be too affected watching the game though.
That’s me just about to leave work, nearly 2 weeks holidays to look forward to. Should be happy days.
1 concern looming for me though as I approach West Lothian ……. Will there be a posse of irate posties waiting for me?
I live in fear
Burghbhoy
Could be worse mate,could’ve been a copper ye stuck in.
loakedupfirChristmasCSC.
What award did Neil win please?
Congratulations Neil!!
Is it ok to like Alex Ferguson??
B-)
Top Mhan, Lenny
Manager Of The Year!
Suits You…
Congratulations
Estoril
I. Just lold in the pub at that one…
Canamalar.
I reserve @~@++&** right then:))
If I was an anal stool mixer, this is the point I would say, “an only good guy is a good guy with a gun”, and as us howlers have proven, we deserve to be entrusted with arms !!
Sufferrin succotash, Copulatin canamarisms!!
Us of the anti-gun brigade are in the minority accrding to the MSM, which makes me realise I’ve been wrong all my life. From now on, my attentions will be slavishly devoted to the good ole BBC.
And in the spirit of accomplished mixing and what not.
>>>>>>
Anal Stools,
your views on personal weaponry would be appreciated, as, until today, you have never expressed an opinon, which makes me think, you
“SUPPORT THE FREEDOM OF WEAPONRY” amongst yer peers and more importantly FOR AUTHORITY.
Lookin forward to yer response.. Merry Christmas.
50mins to go till work ends…thank funk.
Petec
I hope your no insinuating chaz might exaggerate ….
Woo Hoo never post always lurk just got my annual feel like a big kid thanks CQN
Anyhoos, this happened last night in the ole Barrowlands.
Was very special, …..again :))))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_5nP9VKxbQ
Right, come on get stuck in….there is a lot you can achieve in 50 mins…….:-)
The Boy Jinky
Chaz is a straight talking Yorkshireman. The MSM cannae be wrong.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnf2ee6xhnc
Can somebody tell me,has HMRC appealed the big tax case,
i thought i read that they had til Christmas eve to appeal
and i havent seen anything anywhere
Ten Men Won The League
Never actually seen Paul George play live, but have spoken to several people who have – they were highly impressed.
Have had to make do with video highlights – was highly impressed!
Did you know that his cousin won an Academy award this year?
HH!!
Shhh,
No need to talk Sevco pash,
Listen to the ryhthym of this song, it tells more future than a multi-print Traynor loaded rag,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_5nP9VKxbQ
Fortunes Favour Mibbes
18:15 on 21 December, 2012
I now see why a good friend in work keeps going to watch them. I’ve never really heard them before. He was very excited about going to hear them yesterday. He usually goes to the Pogues or the Saw Doctors at this time of year.
A wonderful song and thanks for sharing it.
gordybhoy64
18:24 on
21 December, 2012
Yes they have and were always going to…………..
My favourite Christmas song for all the CQNers…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAz1R4G58WQ
B-)
FFM,
I missed the saw docs concert last night for the first time in about 20
years,its always the best night out of the year and a cracking way to
kick off the festive period
Pedro,
keep the chin high amigo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsNTmjlf1vI
Ten Men
Bluddy visitors :>)
I agree, their statement is tantamount to whoreing.
Where to go, I would go anywhere, anything/anywhere has to be better than this hell hole