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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Just read jardine’s statement. What is the guy on? In time of crisis, or should I say mourning, some sevco people are showing their true natures. Mccoist is one and Jardine is definitely another. You wont find a single Celtic fan who’d swap
our trophy room for that of oldco. As for
their history, id have thought Jardine would be too ashamed to mention it.
BT
Certainly couldnae comment on that one now baldy
Speirs doesn’t get it at all does he? He doesn’t know what it’s like to BE Celtic.
henryclarkson
18:13 on 8 November, 2012
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo
17:28 on
8 November, 2012
I never saw the card display …stupid fkg pub
I want to know who the 10 dislikes are? In a FPLG kinda way
Zbyszek
If your still around, whats the chances of spartak getting draw
with barca. They gave them a good game at barca. With the cold
and plastic pitch in their favour . a draw possible
Mr Traynor effusing about Celtic on Shortbread; he’ll be wearing a Celtic badge on his lapel next.
Jock Stein CSC
The lassie in grease was sandy
naw ;she was olvia newton john…
There was talk on here this morning or yesterday about continued donations to the magnificent Green Brigade, is there a good link for it? The donate button on their site is not working for me.
Still high as a kite, dont want this hangover to end.
Henryclarkson
You are a gentleman
Thanks
Estadio Nacional
Seemingly the donate button isnt working on google chrome
PF
aye…o))
good to see Bruge horsing Newcastle 2 0 already…
EN
did oldtim get you?
So very very proud. We didn’t just win, we won right.
That’s home and away against the finest team in the world and the foul count has been 11 or thereabouts each time and what – one yellow was it? And that was for dissent!
I’d have been proud whatever the outcome last night, like I was after the Camp Nou. But to get the result – well, walking on air today.
Magnificent. Last night will never be forgotten – the GB set the stage with that throat-choking display and the players rose to it.
So very happy for Lenny.
I was at the second leg of the EC semi-final at Hampden V Leeds in 71. I was only 11. I never thought I could recapture the feeling I had at the end of that game. Last night I did.
Thanks, all. More than a club.
pfayr-the pitch is shocking considering the fees/wages they pay
Thetimrieper 18:23
Cheers, not working on my Firefox either.
Blantyretim 18:23
Not yet, got your email though, busy week, will sort out things this week if I dont start walking to Lisbon, cant wait to ge there.
EN
j j
His brother is Richard Pullar. o)
#c4news tonight we’re playing out the end of the programme on scenes at Celtic Park last night including lacrimose Rod etc
BT
Put Bruges in a line ..bloody bet wasn’t accepted..they were a good price
Others on line were Ath Mad and Stuttgart
They’ll do doubt come in …
WHOS THAT TEAM THEY CALL THE CELTIC
Butcher on stv news talking about our magnificent result last night.
A team from this country.twice!!!
“It’s the mighty glasgow celtic.”
WOW! WOW! WOW!
Reporting Scotland……………………………..Lenny’s Collar CSC
The zombies pin up, Longmuir stating hearts and rangers problems are due to the way the money in the game is distributed.
Stupid me thought it was down to tax dodging…
PF
its live on ESPN, I can’t watch Liverpool , they rip ma knitten…
Great result ,smashing support,great to be there.paul is there anything that can be done,about the seating in the front of the main stand,can it not be raised so that every one can see the game.its realy bad at times ,you have to get of your seat stand up. blocking people thats behind you ,surely that can be sorted.after all they are not cheap these seats,only to have a terrible view on the pitch.
dena29
15:27 on
8 November, 2012
G ,that wasn’t my apology,it was that dafty The Bould Bhoys :O)
I was at the game last night ,quite enjoyable.
Thanks for enquiring HH and all the best.
timbhoy2
I thought you gave your ticket away?
Cannot describe my emotions adequately in words, not as eloquent as Sir Paul. 67 . Sir , I doff my cap to you. You seem to say what I feel perfectly.
Everything about last night was perfect, just delighted to be able to take my 10 year old bhoy to such a momentous occasion . The team were immense and NFL, god bless you.I felt my heart was going to explode with pride.
Reckon big Billy is right about fairy tales. I have the same feeling about this season as I did about Seville.my stomach is in knots thinking about the possibilities and what this young team can achieve.
Sorry for my mixed up ramblings , late night and all that!
Hail Hail to all CQNers.
Ps this result must rate with the following. …… Leeds semi final, 7-1 , 4-2, Liverpool away 2003, De Stefano testimonial , centenary year, coronation cup, empire exhibition trophy,
Only Lisbon stands apart , why can’t we win the big cup?
You know when your brutally hungover but so happy you forget about it then you do something then your brain and blood pressure remind you that you are in fact in possession of a poisoned system.
HH
greenbrigade@hotmail.co.uk. If you are able to donate, please send as a gift and mark it ‘donation’.
This was on the Green Brigade page on TCN, It was getting used for tifo
donations,
voguepunter
The rest of us knew that.
Don’t you worry, man!
Awe naw ,your welcome ,no one will recognise it once you have awe nawd it
hail hail
Hearts and Huns are in the state they are in because they ran their clubs in a fiscally irresponsible fashion
Just incase these havent been posted, absolutley brilliant.
Fans view fo Victor Wanyama, Victor Wanyama, Victor Wanyama, Wanyama, Wanyama oooh ho.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3rNytxyX2E&feature=share
Fans view of the goal by Tony Watt, Tony, Tony Watt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxbnnzM3zI
Brilliant.
Sandy Shaw was a barefoot singer.
Sandy Jardine is a barefaced w***er!
HH!!
So. Are we all ready for the re-run ” against Barca ?
Quarters ?
Semis?
Final?
MAB still hoarse
b t
Its Newcastle just now.
James Traynor “Other clubs will look at Neil….and he is ambitious”
Fat Balloon CSC