Where do we start discussing last night? Perhaps the end of the night. There was joy in abundance, not only inside Celtic Park, but in the streets surrounding the game and in a hundred thousand homes across the world. This joy manifest itself into a great sense of community. That performance brought tears, hugs, spontaneous jumping up and down, and not only from Celtic fans. Messages have poured in from fans of other SPL clubs and beyond.
This is what great sport can do for people.
Brother Walfrid has excellent timing. He managed to arrange our kick-off meeting to coincide with match day four of the Champions League group stage. Those of us who attended the anniversary celebrations on Tuesday were reminded what Celtic is all about, the best team in the world were in Glasgow waiting to play, the fairy tale script was written, but could it be delivered?
It’s the details which are most impressive. Mikael Lustig looked like he could play in any team in any league. He was comfortable and composed throughout. Adam Matthews, deputising for an injured former Player of the Year, played out of position flawlessly. I watched him struggle at left back on his Celtic Park debut in a friendly against Wolves last year; it defies explanation how far he has progressed.
Please forget about Victor’s goal, it will only detract from his incredible midfield performance. His composure, skill and assertiveness troubled Iniesta and Messi all game. This was all the more impressive given the absence of captain, Scott Brown.
Georgios Samaras was crucial for most of the evening. He was the one player Barca seemed afraid of, although a lack of training caught up with him before he was subbed.
I’ll not burden Tony Watt publicly with the comparison I made of him earlier in the season but he possesses an impressive array of attributes: upper body strength, pace-with-the-ball and a nose for goal. I’m tempted to say he will continue to improve but, to what level? Without injuries to Hooper, Lassad and Forrest it’s unlikely he would have enjoyed as much time last night. Sometimes Fortune Favours the Celtic.
All of Europe would have been impressed with Fraser Forster last night, dubbed La Grand Muralla, the Big Wall, by a Spanish newspaper. He will play for England, so too with Kelvin Wilson if he maintains this season’s form.
The only man with a problem today is Neil Lennon. Tactically the two games against Barcelona have been as accomplished as any I have witnessed. Neil needs to know how to follow that in Lisbon. I’ve no idea.
Happy Birthday Celtic!
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Awe naw
You got me cracking up – ordered down from a table fabulous, tears coming again
Couple of words in addition to yesterday results.
I read many reports on Russian websites on Spartak Moscow play against Benfica.
They played awful game. Sporting won 2:0 but the referee made wrong decision, disallowed another goal for Benfica. Benfica missed from penalty spot. Could be 4:0. Spartak created only one chance to score the goal.
They are rubish, decomposed team. I hear the voices who call for their coach head.
Brothel at the back, in midfield, in attacking line and in the dressing room.
As I said before the competition started, six points from them is standard.
– Art of War 15:54 on 8 November, 2012 –
Betis play in green and white so they’re known as the “verdiblancos.”
The auto-translate fouled up!
A better translation would be, “No one should ever doubt the character of Glasgow’s Green and Whites.”
Gerard Piqué @3gerardpique
Unlucky that we lost even I think we played well. Happy to be back. No words to describe the atmosphere at Celtic Park.. #ChampionsLeague
Jackie Mac
Big International pub 5 screens for Bayern one for Celtic only cause it was Barca ….all the Germans started making their way to our screen. I was the only one in hoops bhoy I was taking some stick … By the end of the night they had got it all back
Wife was great and very understanding. Nice wee loving note left this morning saying she wished she had come along.
Ghod life is so Ghooooooood
HH
Awe naw
I understand that it relates unpaid tax on players that they had in on loan
PFayr
Willie Pullar=William Pullar Jardine, aka, Sandy.
He decided to change his name for some reason.
SPF
Dear CQNers,
Oh Watt a night indeed:)))
There were a couple of occasions late on when a ‘drop ball’ situation arose; Chico indicated that he would return possession to the Catalan team.
He nudged it up the park to them. He found one of their men, on purpose, pretty much.
He did not blooter it ‘down the channel’, or into a corner for the keeper to retrieve, thus wasting time.
Outstanding…
HH!
Evening all
So glad I had the day off work. – gave me chance to watch the match again. Tremendous actual match with not a failure in the Hoops- a much better performance than in the victories over Man U and Milan and certainly the happiest I have felt walking along Janefield St since the 4-2 game in 79. I wish I could be like Tony Watt!
I may though be in a minority on this blog in viewing the Hearts situation with alarm. As their demise seems imminent- no administration farce here just straight to oblivion- it does seem as though the SPL will be thrown into disarray if they disappear. What happens to the results they have achieved this season if they cease to exist? I lived in Edinburgh for a few years and had a few Jambo mates and feel sorry for them in a wAy that I never did with fans of Zombie FC.
Still I am sure I’ll get over their exit.
H x 2
I hope ole EuroChamps67 made it to work today?
TET
Aye fair enuff but they will be reminded that they are the beggars for ever and ever amen and we all lived happily ever after.
Should have went to the game last night.
Gutted I passed up on a ticket
HH
PF
William “Sandy” Pullar Jardine is how he is described in Wikipedia. Hence, Willie Pullar. I bet he`s glad he`s no longer at school…..did he, in fact , go to school?
JJ
Allegedly there’s a Hearts Fan just said “The wee hoose must stay open – thats the bottom line”
Aye the huns only know how to cheat. Hertz and Killie fk em
HH
What has really impressed me this year is the general fitness of the players. we weren’t great against Benfica but we weren’t off the pace.
I remember some matches under MON like the Lyon 3-2 that they were playing at a much higher tempo and that we were very sluggish by comparison.
Part of Barca’s success is that they are all phenomenal athletes – we didn’t look bad by comparison.
JJ
I very much doubt it
HH
Listen guys, I’ve just had a wee thought. How’s about we make tomorrow a “be nice to a sevconite day”
Don’t you think they’ve suffered enough?. In work today they looked absolutely destroyed, they could hardly bring themselves to look in my direction, never mind indulge in some footy banter.
So how’s about it? One day? Or do you think we should wait till after the FTT result?
Cap doffed to Rob Harris of the Associated Press in the San Francisco Chronicle:
“With a disciplined approach not adopted by some financiers and unruly fans in Scottish football recently, Celtic’s dogged defense held off the four-time European champions to win 2-1 in Glasgow.”
Miaooww!
MurdochauldandHay
Alex Macdonald
For younger Tim’s
cross between King Billy and Nacho Novo.
Scotpatsfan
I thought Sandy was short for Alexander …I don’t really know many Sandys to be fair
Thanks for the info …I’ll take a few Huns with that
Good Day fellow Bhoys and Ghirls
Missed the match originally as I was at work, but caught parts of it when Sportsnet (Canada) repeated it late night. A fantastic game and atmosphere…I’m envious of those who experienced it live.
Sadly, I recorded the game and I got picture but no sound. Does anyone know of a place where I can purchase a DVD of the match?
Hail Hail!
Awe naw 17:58
Precisely
Why are the peepil who run Scottish football still desperately trying to shoehorn the most corrupt club ever in the history of the world game back into their top flight .
If the only reason is financial then, I am sorry the game here is finished ,if it’s because of who they are then ,I’m sorry the game here is finished .
If they are admitting that football in Scotland cannot survive without such a corrupt club then Celtic fc need to find somewhere else to play football as the game here will be FINISHED .
Last night I watched my club play the best team in the world ,they were outplayed but not out fought ,they did not deliberately foul or break up play even though they knew Barca were always dangerous when they had the ball ,THEY PLAYED FAIR and they got the result ,that is why I will always cherish the win and the memory .
That is why we are more than just a club
hail hail
….pfayr
18:01 on 8 November, 2012
Scotpatsfan
I thought Sandy was short for Alexander …I don’t really know many Sandys to be fair
Thanks for the info …I’ll take a few Huns with that
I only know 2 Sandy’s, once a sevcovian and the other is a dug
JJ
If he did ..he’s a good advert for faith schools
Dont often listen to Talk Sport but who was the numpty hosting the show tonight abt 5ish? Caller was asking how Barca didnt have 2 men sent off? Numpty came back with “I think the ref wanted to keep 22 players on the park” Caller came back with Song committed 3 bookable offences but numpty was having none of it and said it was he was a Celtic fan he wanted down to 9 men. Numpty also had a go at Neil Lennon being a hothead.
Emdae hear it??
FSTB
I am stealing that last pist for my facebook and claiming it as my own. Thanks….exactly right
HH
Keep getting them mixed up.
Raymac namechecking me for reasons i don’t understand. Not posted in an age…. what have i done?
However, today very much the day for posting. Simply awesome from us last night and in every euro game this season.
I knew the day 10 men played rangers off the park a couple of seasons ago tgat Lennon was building something special. We’re not even there yet.
This is all very cool. So much easier enjoying your football when it’s like this… sure, i’m a glory hunter. We all are, but it’s so much easier when we hunt in packs; our support, our manager, that squad and even that board of directors. Lennon has brought it altogether and even cqn is an easy read these days.
Oh, and what is big Vic? Really , he’s not normal.
Pist=post
Freudian not needed
Thanks for the link to El Pais.
This Spanish is easy-peasy:
los 60.000 aficionados … de los verdiblancos de Glasgow.
Here’s a legal and high-quality FREE link to highlights:
http://video.sport1.nl/main/clips/29787/celtic-barcelona
Can anybody please please get me a ticket for last nights game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a fantastic performance from everyone involved, done us a powere of good world wide, that’s for sure.
my only concern now is that we hang onto our assets. I know very well the financial circumstances but at least, if we have to sell our prize ghuyz, then get them all on long term contracts.
Hail Hail and Hail again
KINGLuBO
Can I Have
Ayr beach is sandy.
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo
17:28 on
8 November, 2012
I never saw the card display …stupid fkg pub
Anybody got any links to it ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLrqpkWKnZ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thXDtiN3mjI
My hair was sandy, some said ginger but I don’t think so..
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
18:12 on
8 November, 2012
Can I Have
Ayr beach is sandy.
That’s 3.
This Anzi mob a really poor considering the amount of money they have spent
Good shot looking East