Salzburg got back to winning ways on Sunday after losing 4-1 away to third-placed Rheindorf Altach immediately before the international break. The stats from that game are interesting. Salzburg enjoyed 60% possession but Rheindorf forced 66% more chances by playing on the break, scoring twice in the closing 10 minutes as Salzburg pushed for an equaliser.
A point on Thursday would be an acceptable result for Salzburg so they could be caught between trying to defend and playing their normal game. Either way it’s likely they will hold possession for long periods.
No team is completely dependent on one player but this truism is probably tested more by Salzburg and their talismanic striker, Jonathan Soriano, who has scored 26 times in 27 outings this season. Consider for a moment if we had such a prodigious striker………..
Salzburg coach Adolf Hutter must decide how far tp change his usual game plan. Salzburg’s entire strategy is to attack. They have scored 50 league goals already this season, twice as many as any other team, while their goals against record is within a handful of the majority of teams in the league.
My preference would be to tempt them out, have them fall between the two stools of playing their natural offensive game and the more cautious approach they may be tempted to play away in Europe. One note of caution, the Ajax team who beat Celtic comfortably in Amsterdam last season were shredded 0-3 by a counter-attacking Salzburg in the same venue a few months later.
Ajax failed to box clever, we can be smarter. Stop Soriano, closed-down space at the back and play on the counter.
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davidopoulos
11:12 on 26 November, 2014
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Was looking for one on youtube just.. Mate mentioned cocaine cowboys buts its 2hrs long.
Just started watching john pilger- stealing a nation
Sad News about TG. Hopefully he can get well rested and get back to full fitness. When I saw him at CQteN I was lost for words. Had to explain to Mrs LB who he was. An absolute Celtic legend.
LB
WC,
good stuff.
highlight of theyear.
only one more sleep till back at paradise off out catch you all later
HH
Big tam, get well soon.
WC
Please can we keep the TG stuff off the blog……… Happy to keep it to email. Cheers PG
I know its mad early but I’ve just put the finishing touches to my travel bag. Airport Parking Voucher, Passport, Bank Card, small bit of sterling left from last trip, Celtic cap with CQN badge, Scarf, my mate has the Airline & match tickets. A change of clothes, think that’s it but I’ll do a re-check later to see if I’m forgetting anything. Just got a wee bit of a tremble of anticipation doing it, I know 66 year old grandfathers shouldn’t be acting like this but what the hell do I care.
Corkcelt
Safe journey, hope you see a famous Celtic victory.
Enjoy a Green & White Glasgow!
Sad news about bigTommy Gemmell.
Tommy scored in our 2 European Cup Finals.
But, a Sage Celtic supporter once told me that, Celtic used to get booted off the pitch v’s the huns and, even in Mr Stein’s 1st game against them, we were booted off the pitch and, it was said in some quarters that Mr Sein vowed – “…that wont happen again!”
So, in the words of the sage…Mr Stein brought in 2 big strapping Scoattish protestants, Gemmell and Young and, Mr Stein’s Celtic weren’t – booted off the pitch by the huns again.
That little tale has convinced me that Tommy Gemmell is Celtic’s greatest ‘ever’ player.
This is not an emotional post, but, a returned verdict from the jury in Kev’s Jungle.
Tommy Gemmell – The Jungle Will Always Love You.
corkcelt
11:36 on
26 November, 2014
I know its mad early but I’ve just put the finishing touches to my travel bag. Airport Parking Voucher, Passport, Bank Card, small bit of sterling left from last trip, Celtic cap with CQN badge, Scarf, my mate has the Airline & match tickets. A change of clothes, think that’s it but I’ll do a re-check later to see if I’m forgetting anything. Just got a wee bit of a tremble of anticipation doing it, I know 66 year old grandfathers shouldn’t be acting like this but what the hell do I care.
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Enjoy buddy, folk like you are the lifeblood of our club:)
HH
Mr Stein vowed – typo
postie just arrived ,book and dvd from cqn
and tshirts from rhebel rhebel ..
one happy bhoy today ..
up the tic
HH
I see Aston Villa getting a bit of stick about the size of the crowd for their last home match, lowest attendance for a long time at Villa Park for a league match, about ~25000.
The wheels falling off in the old EPL?
People still think we would struggle to survive?!
HH
Postie brings early Crimbo gifts via cqn, the same postie delivered ticket for tomorrow nights game = happy hoop!
Best wishes to Tommy. Get well soon.
I was flicking through the youtube link posted yesterday by Davidopoulos, the 1-1 draw with Oldco from 4/1/95 and it got me thinking again about the whole Tommy Burns era. Celtic played the huns off the park in the second half. The goal that Paul Byrne scored was fantastic and the build up play from John Collins, was so typical of the guy. Beside him in midfield was the Maestro and Phil O’ Donnell. We had some brilliant players, who were celtic to the core. We were a bit light weight up front with Andy Walker and wee McLaughlin but within a few months, we had added guys like Andy Thom, Big Pierre and Jorge Cadette.
I remember some exquisite football been played by the hoops during this era, I just can’t understand how we didn’t achieve more success with this team.
Wouldn’t it be great to have a midfield such as the late Phil O’ Donnell, the Maestro and JC lining up to face RBS tomorrow night?
tonydonnelly67
13:07 on 25 November, 2014
I think we have a good chance of picking up all three points on Thursday night at home, they are not a bad team, but they are not that mutch better than us IMO, no use looking back and saying what could have happened, what’s done canny be undone, onwards and upwards lads, 2-0 celtic.
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Agreed fella.
What I would do….park the bus and use the magnificent James Forrest as an out ball.
We’re not good or, big enough to swagger onto the pitch like Neil had us do at home and, away to Juventus.
Cagey / Shrewdy / Street-wise is the way to go.
Good luck – Off oot – bye.
Corkcelt
What about hotel confirmation?
I’m flying from Dublin at 4pm tomorrow, not even looked for my passport yet. Leaving it late is even more exciting ;-)
Yesterday evening about 7:00, I stumbled across an article in the DR and was stunned to see this quote from Regan and decided that it was worth sharing on here:
“We would all like to see Rangers back to their winning ways as quickly as possible and to improve their financial position in order to bring more money to the game of football in Scotland.”
This morning I watched the clip on STV and the portion about “winning ways” doesn’t feature. I now notice that the DR article has been edited to read:
“We would all like to see Rangers improve their financial position in order to bring money to the game of football in Scotland.”
It would seem that I was misled (duped?) and I apologize if I have in turn misled anyone on here.
I don’t understand, though, why the DR published a “quote” from Stewart Regan then edited it later…
Lucky sevens?
Miles late,post 780.
Sixtaeseven,
You were awe nawed mate.
Just had a wee flick back,not good.
Tommy Gemmell,God bless his little cotton socks,his thunderbolt feet,and his love for Celtic and more importantly Mary.
(Hope I got his wife’s name right!)
Tommy,you’ll be fine. You always were.
Proudbhoy;
ESPN Sports documentaries in the 30 for 30 series.
If you have even a passing interest in American sports you will find them fascinating.
If you like American sports you will love them,
“Broke” why so many millionaire sportsmen becoem bankrupt
“Survive and Advance ” College basketball NC State 1983 Championship
The U
You Dont Know Bo
bmcuwp
Yes, Correct with Mary.
HH
KEVJ
I never really bothered too much about someone’s religion. If it bothered someone,that was their problem.
But I do get your point. And you missed out the best of them all. One hardy bassa. And the huns never once got one over him.
Bertie Auld.
LYMMBHOY
Thanks,mate. I can sleep soundly now…
Proudbhoy
hit post instead on paste :)
a few others…
Without Bias
This episode tells the story of the rise of Len Bias as a future basketball superstar. Shortly after being drafted by the Boston Celtic’s Len died of a heart attack apparently induced by cocaine.
Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks
A film that explores the rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and New York as seen through the eyes and actions of Reggie Miller star player of the Indiana Pacers.
The Two Escobars
The rise of Colombian soccer is attributed to the influx of drug money into the sport by Pablo Escobar and the other drug cartels. However, the team’s swift decline after Escobar’s death results in the murder of star player Andres Escobar.
Into the Wind
In 1980, Terry Fox continued his fight against bone cancer with the pursuit of a singular, motivating vision: to run across Canada. Three years after having his right leg amputated six inches above the knee after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, Fox set out to cover more than a marathon’s distance each day until he reached the shores of Victoria, British Columbia. Anonymous at the start of his journey, Fox steadily captured the heart of a nation with his Marathon of Hope. However the 21-year old BC native’s goal was not fame, but to spread awareness and raise funds …
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
12:12 on 26 November, 2014
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My post was tribute to – Tommy Gemmell.
What’s Bertie Auld got to do with it?
If, I wanted to mention – hunskelpers I would have mentioned my three favorites
1. Murdo MacLeod
2. Roy Aitken
3.Murdo MacLeod(again)
You surely weren’t trying to put down my post to Tommy Gemmell with yer usual ‘cheap’ nitpicking?
The onlooker
Thanks for that, havent a clue about american sports thou was there recently and i think i would enjoy the football if i got more of a look at it
The two escobars is one iv heard of.. I’ll be watching that asap.
Thanks again buddy
Get well soon tommy gemmell
Celtic Legend
Coneybhoy, My mate has Hotel Confirmation. We are flying from Dublin as well, 2.05pm tomorrow. Staying in Jury’s near Central Station.
I remember a few years back going over with my nephew to see us play the Deid team. Left it to last minute and forgot my Passport. Sitting on bus from Car Park to Airport when I realised I hadn’t the Passport. Jumped out of bus ran back to Car and by the grace of God discovered Mrs. corkcelt had a couple of weeks previous put my Driving Licence in glove compartment. Since then I always pack early and check things 4 or 5 times over next few hours.
Wish we had a nakamura type M/fielder.Tend to forget the class act that he was.Never forget those free kicks.
Defo LG for me tomorrow night, rather than a still trying to find form, Stepovic.Need everyone giving their lot , LG
Comes guaranteed in that regard.If he started in Romania , we would already be through, imo.Time for the we man to get his chance.
HAIL HAIL
KevJungle – Walk-on in the Jungle is magic, just magic
11:49 on 26 November, 2014
Tommy Gemmell was signed by Bob kelly before Jock Stein was manager.
ernie lynch
12:19 on 26 November, 2014
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I know he was – but he was brought into the ‘team’ by Mr Stein.
Winning Captains
great news re the CQN annual (I’ll drop the usual subtle hint in the house:)
HH
new article posted.
Geordie Munro
12:07 on
26 November, 2014
Sixtaeseven,
You were awe nawed mate.
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It seems the “back to their winning ways” quote appeared in the original DR article but has subsequently been altered.