Champions League sections are never easy so we are as well having one which is unequivocally difficult on paper. Despite finishing second from pot 4 in their group last season (a remarkable achievement), Celtic spent the vast majority of their time in the tournament under pressure. They had possession less than their opponents in all six group games, so although we were successful in the group stage, there should be no doubt as the the size of the challenge.
Conversely, we looked Juventus in the eye, which, in retrospect, could be regarded as over ambitious.
When Martin O’Neill’s Celtic drew Barcelona and Milan in the group section of the Champions League the manager was clearly exasperated at the apparently preposterous task. It was Martin’s last throw in the competition and he was anxious to break into the knockout stage for the first time.
The mood music seems different this time. Neil Lennon has been to the knockout stage already so the pressure to breakthrough is not there. Celtic can take one game at a time without the burden of having to prove themselves in this competition. They are now a part of this league, they might not win it, but they can compete with anyone.
We will be second favourites for each game, which is surely the way we would all prefer it to be. Despite what happened last year, even Barca will expect to comfortably overcome Celtic. Surely we can’t be as organised again?
Don’t bet against it.
STV painted an interest picture of the SFA this morning. The Association declined advice from Uefa to come into line with most of Europe (including England, crucially for many Scottish clubs) and extend the transfer window until the first business day of the week.
Doing so, however, would make a mockery of their suspension of Rangers International’s transfer embargo, which expires on 31 August. To accept Uefa’s advice would draw attention to their oversight in not noticing that August ends on a weekend.
We all know this to be the case, but the Association would rather ignore their mistake than help out member clubs and draw attention to it.
Even Jim Farry checked the calendar.
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£30 mil in debt – oh bloody hell, we’ve been living a lie, trading on an imagined destiny, shafting our community, paying lip service to procedure and the law.
Ha !
Night night, build a rocket bhoys, we’re gonna win the triple !
http://instagram.com/p/dpyC9Lv_Yz/
Johann
Its the old jockey club tonight..
The sending off was strait forward red.
He did not even win the ball as the ball went forward in the direction of the Bayern player.
His right foot at the same time nearly broke the lads shin. His tackle was beyond the ball.
NegAnon,
Its about 1:24 in…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsCOydsjBmg
After Chelskis lucky win and some controversial decisions favouring them against Aston Villa, Moanrinho was on talking about Paul Lambert and the need to not challenge every decision, saying that’s how he used to be….. and then he comes out with this guff at the end of a game where they were completely out played by a superior footballing side, once again proving how much of complete tosser he is
Any way enuff.
Good night Bhoys.
BT
Aye we can always go hereif a push comes to a shove
http://www.helpoutofthehole.org/
Taken from the song “Bananas” on the album “Be Good To Yourself At Least Once A Day” by Welsh 70’s rockers Man
I like to eat bananas because they’ve got no bones,
I like marijuana because it gets me stoned
Bad lyrics or the work of a genius? Make up your own minds.
TET, who is that?
Dont think DD and REILLY would allow celtic to go into debt…..men of principal…
Blantyre Tim
The Exiled Tim
Thanks ghuys. Your good wishes mean a lot to me.
Hail! Hail!
SFTB…..Good to see you back.You were missed.
Not sure about the music choice though !
Hugh Bonkle fae Dallas. 22.52
The West Ham fan you met is one individual.
Sure they have a hooligan element,its just that the
one attatched to the Irons became infamous after tv exposure.
I lived in the east end in the eighties & loved going to Upton Park.
The Celtic fanzine Not The View had a survey a few years back
where one of the questions asked was if any, what English team
do you like.
I remember the editor stating his surprise that WH Utd. were given
so many votes. HH
Anyone know how many trophies, titles Arsenal have won in the last 5 years and why they do not have to play qualifiers when the English kids are on their holidays,oh and who have they defeated, a good team? of European pedigree in the last 5 years????
Start to wonder who is most corrupt?
Maybe we could have a vote.
Who is the most corrupt Football Organisation?
1, SFA
2, UEFA
3, FIFA
Aulldheid.
Oh yes das is a good option but not the only one
We have options open to us with das being only one.
Im watching the news and can’t believe this stuff on Syria.
For once I agree with tsd.. dear lord yon port is good stuff
Doc
A famous Israeli agent
Duda Duhan [sp]
I think he is Nir Biton’s agent, I liked the comment about the uniform.
HH
There’s a uniform that hangs
In what is known as Duhan’s Room…
dubaibhoy- Thanks for posting that, very funny!
Wee Frathe, Salve salve;-
Please accept my best wishes and prayers for your Ma, At 93 she is havind a good inninings. She always was and always will be the best friend you have ever had. You already know this, God Bless.
Greenwells
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Larry
Leopards / spots
agelgabriel
Not a fan of the paperboy?
Neganon 2
As others have pointed out Big Tommy kicked Helmut ‘hamlet’ hauler up the bahookie but he kicked the Racing Club player up the Fronthookie :-))
Angelgabriel yes he was only one individual and up to then I quite liked them due to the Frank Macca link. However how many deidco fans would you need to meet before making your mind up.
I hope we never play them it wouldn’t be pretty.
Hauler = Haller
Two sets to nil – Murray
I think as a mark of respect to Seamus Heaney we can start the cqn music before midnight. (sorry pabs)
Tonight will have me listening to tunes of my grandparents and those they left behind in Ireland..
Looks like Andy could do this in 3 straight sets
Whether we are in debt or not, tell Sevconians it matters not a jot. The only time it matters is when you do not pay an outstanding invoice/bill…oh, we pay ours. Giruy.
Charlotte tweets are disappearing as I write this ?????
BT
Nae Jedward
Soal
Nor get a life or boresown
All Charlotte fakes tweets deleted hmmmmm
tyrehoops
22:54 on 30 August, 2013
Sorry £35 million………..
HH
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It’s probably higher than that.
A lot higher.
From what I’ve been told Scottish Power found out that we’d been fiddling the electricity meter during the war when we left the floodlights on and they’ve issued a bill for the electricity we used but didn’t pay for. What with interest and penalties it could be nearer £100m.
Middy
Im sure Paul might have a wee update to clarify the coop rumour
https://twitter.com/CharlotteFakes
TET, a good days business for him then:-)
& another thing they are going on about, low loan rates. For thick Sevconians, The Bank of Engurland rate is 0.5%, we have a FACILITY to laon at 1.5%… So in theory we are getting shafted by BOE…but hey ho we don’t need loans… GIRUY.
Tyrehoops
As they loose £1m a month we bring it in at double that amount..