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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Fraser and Victor named in Uefa’s team of the week, well done Bhoys..
Zbyszek
Thanks, outstanding reply. The answer to my question is a resounding NO.
Where they saying were aiden might be going too?
HH
bournesouprecipe
19:43 on
8 November, 2012
Spot yourself in the crowd – last night
Does it work on iPad, took me to the huggity page but couldn’t find our match.
Nottoocluedupcsc
Uefa team of the week..
UEFA TEAM OF THE WEEK: Forster (Celtic): Torrosidis (Olympiakos), Schmelzer (Dortmund), Pepe (Real Madrid), Lamb (Bayern Munich: de Jong (Ajax), Wanyama (Celtic), Oscar (Chelsea), William (Shakhtar): Burak Yilmaz (Galatasaray), Pizarro (Bayern Munich)
Anyone involved in coaching kids, have your boys watch Tony Watt’s finish last night.
1) The Instinct. Something’s going to break here. Go Go Go.
2) The Touch. The touch puts the ball exactly where he wants it to be.
3) The Sight. Take a look. Mark your target.
4) The Finish. You’ve seen where you want to put it, so put it there.
Of course, being a free thinker, I wholeheartedly encourage the kids to improvise their own celebration. But a Dalglish smile is never out place.
Tony Watt v Barcelona. It’s a perfect case study.
Timbouy2 i know what you mean but it may be the advertisments in front of
you are raised for champs lge games , good on you for sticking up for yourself
Whilst Barca were doing there warm down after game the Celtic DJ started playing the Catalonian/Barca anthem
Xavi Iniesta Pique and Fabregas stopped turned round and apllauded to the guy in the media box
Thats why WE are special!!!
starry plough
No barca players, that must be a first.
Pre match goosebumps, courtesly of catalan tv
http://www.esport3.cat/video/4327390
As I walked into work this morning there was a TV screen in the atrium area which at that point in time had the scores from the British teams in last night’s Euro Football.
Right at the top of the screen on prime time early morning BBC TV was our club’s score.
Below that was the result of the other clubs. If I am honest I only looked at one result , pride of place CELTIC 2 v BARCELONA 1 . Even now, I couldn’t tell you the other scores. I know Man U were playing, but I still don’t know the score , nor frankly do I care.
As I looked at the screen, I also received a text from a colleague – a female Brummie, with no interest in football, congratulating me on Celtic’s win. That was the fifth text I had received from colleagues based throughout the world commenting on Celtic’s performance; the first had actually been at 6a.m. from a proverbial “chap” on a different time zone.
What struck me on all of this , is that our profile has never been higher , since the Nakamura goal , or our Seville year. On both those occasions , we failed to build commercially on the opportunity created by our profile.
As a club , our stated intention is to create new revenue streams, and we now have a unique opportunity to do this. New revenue , gives us greater funds, and a lateral opportunity to redress the income imbalance we have on TV revenue.
How do we do this ?
In truth , I don’t know . I have some ideas , perhaps exhibition matches abroad, perhaps lateral joint venture sponsorships , perhaps a high profile signing.
These are only my thoughts , but what I can be certain of , is that the time is NOW , and it will take more than a limited edition water bottle etc.
We need to act now , and it would be great to hear the collective thoughts of the many fine CQN contributors …so , over to you , how do we build on our profile ?
Feckin ‘ell the tears watchin’ the thai tims,what an awesome rhythm anaw.
*looks up Floyd on youtube*
thetimrieper
And only one player from the Universe’s best league the EPL, I’m in shock how could this happen???
The Bhoys are back in Town!
thetimrieper
Some rumours from Daily Records (?) that Sunderland were trying to get McGeady. Also read three names of the clubs from second half of Premier League.
Good to see Tommy from Glasgow on radio….and not ripping the pee
lennon n mc….mjallby
20:21 on 8 November, 2012
Feckin ‘ell the tears watchin’ the thai tims,what an awesome rhythm anaw.
*looks up Floyd on youtube*
Hopefully going global
•-:¦:-•** -:¦:- sparkleghirl :¦:-.•**• -:¦:-•
Brilliant.
•-:¦:-•** -:¦:- sparkleghirl :¦:-.•**• -:¦:-•
Excellent did you see Pique looking around and then going back to the dugout, it must be an incredible experience for the opponents as well..
Come back soon Barca..
sparkleghirl
great to listen without some SKY clown tlking over it..
the thing BCR put up is a cracker,
just spotted oldtim and johan murdoch classic ..
Zbyszek
After what you told me, extremely confident of three points when we
play them.
HH
proper pronunciation cooobrig
anyone know how to save the sky+ recordings to pc
starry plough
Without doubt, our result the best in CL by a mile or ten.
Jeez..there’s two of them !
thetimrieper
and for you weepers out there.
Celtic: Barcelona , long highlights
http://livetv.ru/en/showvideo/118653/
Benfica:Spartak, long highlights
http://livetv.ru/en/showvideo/118726/
Sparkle girl
That video was amazing. The best I have seen. Couldn’t really appreciate it last night under a piece of green plastic! Sent it on to the wife’s cousin who is a Chelsea fan and told him what a real atmosphere is all about. Thanks HH
johann
that bunnet was pulled so far down lucky u saw anything…o)
thetimrieper
Watch Celtic:Barcelona reply. You will get three extra points and will take over Barcelona.
•-:¦:-•** -:¦:- sparkleghirl :¦:-.•**• -:¦:-•
Thanks for posting that.
As BlantyreKev said earlier today, that makes the hair on the back of your glass eye give you a lump in your throat.
brth
Thats some post,your a lucky mhan indeed.
Celtic Cross
It can only be done over the AV cable and the quality is reduced as its a composite recording.
That means an AV cable to a DVD recorder. You play the SKY recording and record on the DVD player. Unfortunately it means watching it again.
HH
Bt..my heid was cold! Hh
Timbhoy2…..If you are not so dim then come up with a realistic solution or dont sit there ?
Gretnabhoy….It is simple….sit somewhere else.
The directors box is low down too at CP compared to many others .
Current ecnomics suggest it aint going to change too soon.
NL ON SS NEWS
Zbyszek
Eyes are shining.
Some rumours from Daily Records (?)- Hun papers in Poland, I don`t believe it. :-)
HH
johann
did you see it?
cracker of the oldtim o))
what a feckup from Spurs..
Trying to do the arithmetic… have we guaranteed ourself Euro football after Christmas yet?
Still high as a very high thing after last night. Knew we were going to win, was absolutely convinced and said so on this very blog, but still brilliant when it happened. Brilliant. Unbelievable.