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After two highly productive performances against Barcelona confidence will be high, but it is worth remembering that Benfica earned a 0-0 draw at Celtic Park on Champions League match day one, and will have no fears for Tuesday.

After that game in September Celtic were favourites to finish bottom of the group.  Barca managed a slim 3-2 at home to Spartak after a late surge, placing them top of the group while the Russians were rightly encouraged.  Benfica earned a valuable away point without being greatly troubled by Celtic.  Indeed, the half time video analysis from the Uefa technicians looped repeatedly on one incident, a Benfica penalty claim.

That scenario has changed.  Celtic sit second top but a win would see Benfica match them on points and go second on the head-to-head.   Make no mistake, despite Celtic’s heroics against Barcelona, Benfica expect to be second in the group on Tuesday evening.  They are rightly favourites.

We are now tantalisingly close to the knock out stages of the Champions League but two of the most difficult games of the season lie ahead.  The best thing Celtic can do is show Benfica as much respect as they showed Barcelona.  Benfica are not quite as dangerous as the Catalans but they are more than capable of exploiting any gaps in the Celtic defence.  Treat them as Barcelona-lite and we might even collect our second win in this tournament away from home.

The Andrea Kearney Fund have a signed Celtic jersey available for auction on eBay. The fund, in memory of Andrea, assists families of women who are diagnosed with cancer while pregnant. Since Andrea died, aged 41, four years ago, over 50 families have been helped.

You can keep an eye on the auction here.

The CQN Annual will be available next week, both online and at one or two selected retail outlets. There’s a cracking image on the cover of a goal celebration from a recent goal….

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  1. hoopsmon on

    Petec

     

     

    Can’t top that…….! Young Aidan is lucky to have you swearing on his life. Thanks for that. Off to work now and hope we cross paths again.

     

     

    Aiburdeen 0 – Celtic 3

     

     

    HH

  2. petec on

    hoopsmon

     

     

    05:21 on 16 November, 2012

     

     

    I wonder why you question it?

     

     

    I certainly mean’t it.

     

     

    I will look out for your further Celtic QN contributions now.

  4. petec on

    hoopsmon

     

     

    05:21 on 16 November, 2012

     

     

    Petec

     

     

    Off to work now.

     

     

    Aiburdeen 0 – Celtic 3

     

     

    HH

     

    ________________________________________

     

     

    Honesty is alien to you…. Sevco or a The Rangers fan?

     

     

    toddle off and Remember your offspring will become Glasgow Celtic Fans.

  8. Taurangabhoy on

    FFM no worries mate , it was my turn to make dinner, well Mrs Tauranga took the week off to paint the hoose so fair doos. Na I am down because my work announced 85 significany job changes from 450 odds with 45 jobs gone. Gut buster to see hard working folks stunned and having to face up to the reality of paying the bills after Christmas. Hurting for them big time mate. There are no jobs out there just now. Right off to make puddin. Thanks for the song hoopsmon onya.

  10. Paddy Turner on

    You folks no got work to be getting on with…….

     

     

    Nae wonder the countries in the state that it is…….

     

     

    O well, I suppose, being an empire builder, I’ll have to get my gear oan & set the world tae right……

     

     

    Hi Ho, hi ho….

     

     

    Love

     

     

    Paddy T

  12. petec on

    Fortunes Favour Mibbes

     

     

    05:43 on 16 November, 2012

     

     

    Petec,

     

     

    Oy, calm it. Deep breath amigo.

     

    _____________________________________

     

     

    Thanks for calming me doon when I may well have went off on one.

     

     

    The Demon Drink does that to ye.

     

     

    hoopsmon, I will be buying you a few pints one day because my mind wullnae allow me not to do that.

     

     

    Thanks FFM.

  14. proudbhoy on

    Any oz bhoys on ?

     

     

    Looks like benfica game isnt on espn.anyone know if sbs will be showing it ?

  18. petec on

    I think this is the Best Song ever and it has never been more appropriate.

     

     

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3HQMbQAWRc

     

     

    No-one is ostracised.

     

     

    Praise the ALMIGHTY LORD and things will go well…………..

     

     

    I sense, philvisreturns prays to God Every day. It’s not rocket science.

     

     

    http://www.canarycryradio.com/2012/11/14/ccr-036-dr-aaron-judkins-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ccr-036-dr-aaron-judkins-interview

     

     

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I

     

     

    Yibideeyibida

  19. Burghbhoy on

    Morning all CQNers , reckon the dandy dons will be on the receiving end of a green & white tidal wave tomorrow.

     

     

    What chances Hooper and Watt up front

     

     

    Just need big Vic & Super hoops to sign now following young Tony.

     

     

    Yep, we are going places , big style!

     

     

    Go on the Lenny!

  21. estorilbhoy on

    Is Catriona off to a walk after the news, my goodness she certainly wearing the colours today!!!

  22. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    Burghbhoy

     

    06:46 on 16 November, 2012

     

     

    And go on the Burghboy.

     

    Yes,sir.

     

    Enthusiasm and optimism.

     

    The best result driver in the business.

  24. Jobo Baldie on

    Good morning friends and BIg Happy Friday from a dry, miold and generally very pleasant looking East Kilbride.

     

     

    A cheeky wee half day for Jobo later today and a fine afternoon ahead with some professional CQN-lurkers and colleagues. Life’s good.

     

     

    Jobo

  25. NEILMCCALLUMLENNON on

    You can try foxtels Internet ESPN 3 if you are signed up with foxtel. Haven’t tried it myself but might have to for this one.

     

    Hail Hail

  26. petec on

    macjay1 for Neil Lennon

     

     

    Hello m8ty, I wish I had the link of the Jewish Rabbi I posted years ago, at hand.

     

     

    I was hoping you had saved it but I suspect you’re not computer savvy, hopefully the excellent kitalba will have the video and if he feels it is worth posting it, he will.

     

     

    Celtic is paramount always.

     

     

    God will take care of everything, dinnae worry about that. ;)) Just believe.

     

     

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxIN79n4jVo&feature=fvst

  27. proudbhoy on

    Just got internet into house

     

     

    Anyone recommend any sites to download breaking bad ? Havent saw it b4 but goin by advice here seems worthwile .

     

     

    Also qoukd like website that gives u wide range of documenteries to download.

     

     

    Cheers bhoys

  30. Jobo Baldie on

    proudbhoy –

     

     

    Breaking Bad is THAT good that it’s worth buying from HMV (and all other good outlets!). Not sure about the ole download thingy though.

  32. petec on

    Jobo Baldie

     

     

    07:21 on 16 November, 2012

     

     

    I am going to challenge you Baldie, BB has far too much graphic violence. The Desentivising is not gonnae happen to me or your excellent Self but it is horrible that youngsters watch that kind of programme IMO.

     

     

    Whitehouse.csc

  33. *THE KING VIC 67* on

    For all the music Mhen out there, if you have time check out Asaf Avidan (israeli singer/songwriter) on YouTube.

     

     

    IMO sensational voice, really moving.

     

     

    HH enjoy

  35. blantyretim on

    thank crunchie its Friday….

     

     

    on the Middle Eastern front..

     

     

    on this day 1869 the Suez Canal was formally opened…

     

     

    enjoy

  36. DeniaBhoy on

    Some heavy stuff on here over the last day or so. Like a virtual pub where the converstaions get deeper and louder in correlation to the level of alcohol consumed.

     

    And, just like in the pub argument no one ever wins and no one changes their own opinions or that of the other person.

     

     

    How’s the weather looking for this weekend in Aberdeen?

  37. The Singing Detective Demands The Resignation Of Campbell Ogilvie on

    My Dear Petec….

     

     

    Totally Agree With Your Views On BB…..

     

     

    A Marxist Plot By James Forrest To Indoctrinate Gullible CQN Posters….

     

    On The Long March To Dictatorship..

     

    As Outlined By The Frankfurt School Protocols….

     

     

     

    Shocked To Learn That Oor Cheery Weatherman Had His Heid Turned….

     

     

     

    He’ll Be Smashing Up His Barry Manilow Vinyl Collection Next…..

     

     

    And Tossing His James Last And Mantovani Cassette Cartridges On The Bonfire….

     

     

    ~~~~~~~~~~

     

     

    There Is An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Sect Who Are Concentrated Particularly Around London…..

     

     

    Who Hold The Belief That Jews Are Wrong To Take It Upon Themselves To Return To Israel…..

     

     

    As This Would Fulfil Prophecy…..

     

     

    And Trigger The Final Days To The Apocalypse….

     

     

    And Individuals Should Not Interfere With God’s Plan By ‘Placing Themselves’ In The Holy Land…..

     

     

    Bit Of A Chicken And Egg Situation…?

     

     

    ~~~~~~~~~

     

     

    I See That You Reckoned That We Are Living In “The Last Days”….

     

     

    And You Thought The World Would Last Another Ten Years…..

     

     

    However,I Think You Are Being A Little Pessimistic…..

     

     

    No Doubt You Are An Ardent Viewer Of Wendi And Rory Alec On The GOD Channel…..!

     

     

    You Will Recall That Around Two Years Ago,They Had A Campaign To Raise Funds To Plant A Million Trees In The Holy Land……

     

     

    The Particular Species Chosen For This Project Was The Sitka Pine…..

     

     

    Which Takes 30-40 Years To Reach Full Maturity…..

     

     

     

    Now I’m Sure You Don’t Believe Rory And Wendi Would Mislead Us….

     

     

     

    Into Planting All Those Trees…..

     

     

    Which Would Be Mere Woody Striplings..

     

     

    If The World Were To End Only Ten Years After They Were Planted…..

     

     

    And It Was All A Wasted Effort….

     

     

    Pinkety..?

  38. sixtaeseven: Wanyama! Watt!!! and a consolation goal for Messi on

    Morning all from gay Paree, chilly n cloudy (7C max alledgedly).

     

     

    Armageddon continues tomorrow at Pittodrie.

     

    Cannae wait to see how our Bhoys go about taking the 3 points!

     

     

    Gardez la Foi

  40. Parkheadcumsalford on

    Morning all from a bleak North Ayrshire. I am beginning to wonder if we will ever see the sun again in these parts. It must be a week since it was last giving us its benefit.

     

     

    Will today’s AGM give us a boost? Judging by past ones I’ve attended, I don’t hold out much hope, although some of the questions raised are awfy naff, imo.

  41. up_over_goal on

    Alex O’Henley: Despite reports to the contrary earlier in the week my information is that Gordon Strachan is still very interested in the Scotland job.

     

     

    Wonder who circulated the rumour that he wasn’t interested? Maybe he’s not wanted by the powers that be. I know – I can be cynical at times.

  42. The Spirit of Arthur Lee on

    Morning Campers

     

     

    Looks like another Camp David Summit may be required

     

     

    Enjoy your day

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