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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TBJ Praying for Oscar Knox 08:24
Im hearing Bagels are the new rolls…
Friday and Saturday one week, just the Friday the next, today is my Monday, it no right.
EN
Good prices for the CL package- pretty cheap when you consider the standard of opposition
Morning,
McCoist confirmed Herald Sport’s story that he is considering a salary reduction as part of the club’s cost-cutting reduction.
But we are the ones going bust. lol!
Saw this as an attachment on Phil’s latest.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EZBT8CjbjhY&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DEZBT8CjbjhY
TBJ – 3.00pm. £4.00 pay at the gate. Last game had a plant sale at half time!!
Morning Jobo,
Just got my password reset, not been on for ages and wanted to check KO time at K Park. 3.00 pm? How is the standard?
Jobo
I need a digger if there is another today.
Can’t fit catapiller in my back garden
EN
Allsorts of bagels. . Delicious wee things :) onion & herb….cinnamon & raisin… sesame seed .. wholemeal ..
So Saturday is the new monday in your world. .. no liking the sound of that but at least you can catch the celtic on line ?
Jobo
Plant sale….. robert ?
Defo thinking I might drive round after the hoops game.
Bobby, where’s MAx – good to see you. Only been to 1 EK game but quite enjoyed it. Back row (i.e. row 4) of main stand right at the half way line! Spartans are top of the league so no doubt today could be tricky.
BT – aye, very good!
Must run….
..mornin’ troops…..
All present and correct?
…….late start in the Rebel County, (unusual manoevres last night in the bustling metropolis)…..sair heid – the result…
Beautiful day in prospect – (it’s good to be a tim)
HH
BT
If I wasn’t heading to the ticket office after mass..I woulda popped a copy of the digger through your letterbox ;)
CQN Saturday Naps Competition
Lads, for those who are in the CQN Saturday Naps competition, please go back and post today’s selection at the end of the previous article :
“Celtic in Group of Champions”
All the best, fleagle1888
TBJ Praying for Oscar Knox 08:38
14:45 kick off today, stuck in a wee hut out in desert with bad wifi, will miss this one.
Broon bagel, fried egg and a slice of cheese is the new roll n sausage…
EN
Tbj
Say one for our friends in need….
CQN Saturday Naps Competition : Week 3 results & standings
twists n turns (Sirius Prospect @5/2) led the way this week.
16 roads (Come to Heel @6/4), PF Ayr (Amazing Maria@6/4) were the only others up with the pace…
+£11.50 16 roads (2)
+£ 6.00 fleagle1888 (1)
+£ 5.50 What is the Stars (1)
+£ 1.20 voguepunter (1)
+£ 0.75 Che (1)
+£ 0.50 BULL67 (1)
+£ 0.50 twists n turns (1)
-£ 0.50 PF Ayr (1)
-£ 1.20 Sponsored by Cheetah (1)
-£ 3.00 Bada Bing
-£ 3.00 BMCUWP
-£ 3.00 bonbhoy
-£ 3.00 Burgas Hoops
-£ 3.00 El Madrigal
-£ 3.00 gordybhoy64
-£ 3.00 green T
-£ 3.00 Kilbowie Kelt
-£ 3.00 leftclicktic
-£ 3.00 Magnificentseven
-£ 3.00 MHARK67
-£ 3.00 pedrocaravanachio67
-£ 3.00 petec
-£ 3.00 Rockon Neil Lennon
-£ 3.00 Som mes que un club
-£ 3.00 tommytwiststommyturns
-£ 3.00 unionbearBhind
-£ 3.00 valentinesday
*No selection (wk 3) : El Madrigal, gordybhoy64, petec
*Non-Runners :
Cheers, fleagle1888
EN
Dream on son…. o))
My team for Tannadice:
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Forster ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Lustig :::::::::::::::: Ambrose ::::::::::::::::: Mulgrew ::::::::::::: Izaguirre
Commons :::::::::::: Brown ::::::::::::::::::::: Rogic ::::::::::::: Boerrigter
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Balde ::::::::::::::::::: Samaras ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Was pleasantly surprised how ridiculously well Mulgrew and Sammi did on the left Wed night, but still believe Boerrigter’ pace + Izzy is more effective.
Not a fan of Rogic(every game he’s started has ended in a draw). However, him playing alongside Brown v Cliftonville (I know, I know) looked a more than decent pairing – although more on Broonie’s part than Rogic’s.
Balde + Sammi – both don’t surrender possession easily, allowing more chances for the attacking midfielders to drive forward.
Still fuming nothing has been done about transfer deadline up here. Incompetence at its best.
Hearing that one possibly two more deals today. Names being mentioned are currently at Hamburg, Dortmund, Juve and PSG could be loans.
Matthews injured up over ?
Good Morning all. Has Pukki signed yet. Had a text to say Watt is heading out on loan. Any more in or out rumours.
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family 08:47
Im disappointed you are not trying to talk some sense into these people going to watch EK football, football up in the frozen north is not right, its just plane weird.
EN
EN
Ill remain in ksc enjoying the tyre hospitality.
BT
I have a long list to pray for today. .
EN
Onion bagel… lamburger … salad. .. sorted for brunch .
And as I work !!!!! In east kilbride im used to the tundra
From phil
“This tribe of window kickers represents a clear and present danger to the ability of journalists to do their jobs properly in Glasgow.”
Windae Kickers love it
Looking forward to today’s match and the lift we should get after a European victory, any Bhoys in the Mandurah area in Western Australia then we have the game on at Friar Tuck’s tonight at 1945, pre-match drinks beforehand. All welcome.
Going back to last nights bad lyrics, Chou Pahrot must come pretty close to the bottom of that pile.
“A know a man wae an itchy face,
A know his wife, she works in Mace,
It’s a pure disgrace, It’s a pure disgrace.”
bungalowbarcsc
CAN I HAVE RASPBERRY ON THAT…
Window kickers are joooost window lickers wi attitude.
I wonder if the eeeejit was charged with Criminal Damage.
Estadio Nacional
07:35 on 31 August, 2013
This Nir Biton fella looks like a good signing,
Agreed
Pass & move, will it ever catch on :))
Good Morning Bhoys from a nice peaceful Airdrie (no laughing), Any news on Pukki yet? If not i think Neil will tell us after today’s game what’s happening ahead of tonight and if etims are right it maybe a couple more but i’d settle for a striker.
Same team as Wed night i think Neil said yesterday, That’ll do for me.
Hail Hail Bhoys…………..
KLV
No chance
Why make him a zombie hero
Soooooooooooo
Charlotte Fakeovers
@CharlotteFakes
Is still away after everything disappeared last night.
curiouser & curiouser
estadio nacional
08:08 on 31 August, 2013
Strange comment about the man who exposed the disgusting corruption that was oldco…
Bmcuw
Now I might be mistooken..but Shirley the daily record have cctv cameras in their reception
So you would really expect police Scotland to be involved by now .
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS forza Oscar and Mackenzie
09:11 on 31 August, 2013
CAN I HAVE RASPBERRY ON THAT…
I wonder if the eeeejit was charged with Criminal Damage.
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It was probably one of Strathcldes finest that done it :)))))
leftclicktic oscar in our thoughts 09:14
He seems to like forward passes from central midfield, I cant see us risking that kind of crazy play…
EN
The Co-op
The article was saying that the co bank is in a bit of financial trouble. One of the reasons was them giving loans/ overdrafts at a very low interest rate. The Times used the example of Celtic having the ability to be £35m in debt and only pay 1.5% interest. Celtic don’t owe the Co £35m but have the option to do so.
LEFTCLICKTIC
Fortunately much of the material has been copied and stored.
Fenian foresight,canny beat it!
How are things,bud?