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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The word on the street(DU coach) is that Dundee Utd are really confident of beating Celtic tomorrow. They rested Mckay Stevens midweek and after a good win last week feel Celtic are there for the taking.
Evidence that the rest of the league see the opportunities minus the huns.
Me I see an away win.
Natnow, just like the Government docs on sectarian crime, still available, shredding paper doesn’t hide anything after its been on a server.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v27TRan1SBI
Cage The Elephant = Shake Me Down
quantum
Remarkable. They really are a tough old breed. I pray she continues to improve and continues to “mother” you for a long long time. :))
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar
Can someone explain all this debt stuff?
Quantum
Make sure you have social work carry out the work on your mothers behalf.
Tommy Makem reciting “Requiem for the Croppies.”
Four Green fields
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=-d30rpdvtiA&hl=en-GB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejU5YAHN3vQ
Sometimes = James
Weefra.
A tough time,stay strong.
Masty.
We share the opinion on West Ham. HH.
Good night all on CQN, time for .the 4poster .
Right guys, once again, thank you all sincerely for your thoughts and prayers for my ole mum. I am going up to the home tomorrow morning hoping she will be sitting up in her bed with a big smile to welcome mrsweefra and me in. It has been a harrowing day and I really need to kip now. Will update you all when I get home tomorrow. Night night Timland#1 (ask Summa)
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar
Bt
Thanks for that. Am working on it.
WeeFra – you, your Mum and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
angelgabriel
Thanks for that. Bed now.
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar
To mothers and their sons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y08SB-YnQg0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUH980m1H28
Doc
I wouldn’t broadcast that just now. Keep em safe :-)
hh
bjmac
bjmac
Well appreciated. Thank you.
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F90Cw4l-8NY
Bastille = Pompeii
WeefratheTim
Aidans Great Gran died about 1 week before her 90th birthday a couple of weeks ago, she was a real character and although I only met her maybe 6 or 7 times, she was the most welcoming person ever into her home.
It hurt me taking the wee man out of his football training to be able to see her before she died. I will always remember the stark contrast of his face from being so happy playing football tennis to then realising that his Great Gran had only hours to live.
It sounds a bit wierd but last week he played his best game for Dumbarton.
The Irish Spirit is strong, and he is totally Scottish.
Praecepta
Not a bother, lots of time.
………………….
Weefra
No, everything here is Ok.
HH
Mike
Ha – I’ve even been asked that question inside the Gazebo.
bournesupremacy
bournesouprecipe ( play on words, culinary version )
Seemed like a good idea at the time, and because Jason is a Tim, but often wish i’d made it
original like EuroChamps67, or something ;-)
J M
Same as sevile
The best team lost,yir a fud
HH
It was mentioned a few months ago that Celtic were carrying a debt of about 16m. A lot of that was interest free from DD( helps him with tax)
The club were also carry cash that had was of the same value as the debt
Hence zero debt net
This was of course before the CL money from last year plus the selling the spine if team plus CL money to come
Soo. Buy a proven goalscorer
WeefratheTim
I know we will all say the best prayer we can.
With love & hope……
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHGYkYBD0h4
New Order = Regret
Quantum
Blantyretim@aol.co.uk
Any problems send me an email..
Good night.
Our forth green field shall bloom once again said she…
God bless and take care. .
KTF & Hail Hail.
BSR there’s only 1 Eurochamps67
Tet
Good. Talk tomorrow.
Petec
The generation before us had that in built hardness that a lot of the young yins don’t seem to possess. You wonder if the war years, smoking and heavy drinking is actually a guide to longevity. These guys lived through food rationing, poverty, smog, coal fires and low wages. Just like Nelson Mandela, is it the spirit that keeps them going??? I give up. Defo bed now.
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar
Songs of oul Ireland
Will Ye come to the Bower
The Suilin
Dominic Behan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvi4iA3PnKE
The Pixies = Here Comes Your Man
Paul67 et al
Thoughts, prayers and best wishes to Petec, Tallybhoy, Quantum and WeeFraTim, and for their respective Parents.
The Voice
SydneyTim :The club were also carry cash that had was of the same value as the debt
Me no understand.
SydneyTim,
How are you doing my ole mucker?
I hope you and all your family are all keeping well.
Whatabout a wee tune for the Blog that will get us all thinking or just a tune that you love dearly.
This is how, or is it?
HH fellow Celt, if even a serial mineshafter, yer my Brother. Gods Story not mine. :))
At least with Jon Terry coming on as a sub late on it saved him getting changed to pick up his loser’s medal.
bj
And there is only one – bjmac
Catching up on the week’s programmes.
I like Nick Hewer (The Apprentice) more than I did before.
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Half hearted, corporate, protect-their-own-back bullshit – never doing business with them again – scumbags.
HH
BGC
Forget VW, I am hoping that Nir Biton will be the new Javi Martinez !
CelticPrayersCSC