What warning signs there were, were observed. Last season Qarabag beat Salzburg (who then won at Celtic Park), drew home and away with Twente and Saint Etienne, drew at home with Inter, and beat Europa League finalists, Dnipro. Remotely disrespect their challenge, and you’d leave Baku empty handed.
I think we would be over-generous to either team to make too much of the chances on show. James Forrest had the goal at his mercy, before choosing to make a pass, which, if it got through the immediate defender, would have found a heavily marked Leigh Griffiths, but shots from distance don’t count. This was a game without real chances. It also provided some evidence that James Forrest’s confidence is not where it once was.
The defence scarcely put a foot out of place but the performance of Stefan Johansen and Scott Brown was pivotal to the outcome. Johansen disrupted Qarabeg high up the field, showing incredible energy levels in that heat. Scott Brown held a deeper position throughout and got himself in the way of Qarabag repeatedly.
We had nothing going forward. Gary Mackay-Steven was put on his bum a few times early on and looked to be suffering heat-exhaustion more than anyone else. Nadir Ciftci was isolated, again, but the hoped-for link play didn’t materialise. He needs a link player. That’s a problem for another day. Between now and then, you and I have a Champions League play-off draw to worry about. Once we know our fate we can worry about being more creative.
It was an absolute treat again to see the Celtic FC Foundation logo, this time on the first choice jersey. Magners could have put their bottled water brand there instead, but they get what this relationship with Celtic is all about. The help they’ve given our Mary’s Meals, school kitchen appeal is further evidence of this.
Our competition where you can win a Celtic third choice (bumblebee) top, courtesy of Mangers, closes at 14:00 THIS AFTERNOON. To enter, email celticquicknews@gmail.com with the name of the country Mary’s Meals have built four CQN school kitchens in the subject line of your message.
If you can cope with the excitement of also sending a £1 or £2 to the appeal while entering, you can do so here. Thank you.
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Winning Captains – can you give BMCUW .….Le Petite Merde?
It would make him so happy and allow us hours of amusement!
Thx
Fourgreenfields:
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What did you do with your iPhone, still getting names in grey?
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Keep the Faith!
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Hail Hail!
bamboo,
Thanks. we’ll look into that
Burghbhoy
Great news. Hope it is a full, quick recovery for your father.
WC, I bags Jinky
BT- didn’t know he wanted one, pass it on mate.
Bit of a dilemna for you as to who should appear beside your blog name….decisions, decisions…. :-)
Lennybhoy
You heard anything on Hernandez fae some team in Manchester, coming on loan :-)
Aye it’s Celtic Celtic that’s the team for me
Celtic Celtic onto Vic-tor-ee
Hail Hail
How do I get a green name and an image of Jinky ( or Lubo )?
Oh Winning Captains
Big Billy for me, holding some big cup aloft :-)
Pod i on 6th August 2015 10:24 pm
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I clocked that as well. There seemed to be a women’s section.
Ghuys:
Can I ask you all to remember a friend of mine, Paul Brown who tragically lost his life in an accident on the M74.
Paul was from Derry, 52 years of age and had lived in Coatbridge for many a year. He was a Ghent and I would travel on occasion on the 6:53 from Sunnyside to Queen Street.
http://www.irishpost.co.uk/news/coatbridge-irish-man-killed-in-crash-with-articulated-lorry-near-lockerbie
May God Bless his Soul.
Until we meet again Paul…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Ape
Indeed
Aow
Blinkin flip
RWBDH
You have a green name on my phone. Everyone does. I like to see our names in green. :)
COWIEBHOY on 6TH AUGUST 2015 10:29 PM
Not a thing mate but I would be surprised if it it were the case.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Eddieinkirkmichael.mwhat I actually said was the following
The rebirth of national socialism in Scotland continues to ape that of Germany in the 1930s. – See more at: http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/warning-signs-observed-creative-issue-lies-ahead/comment-page-6/#comments
I think there are genuine parallels.
A party claiming to be socialist but passing right wing laws
A party intent on outlawing a sizeable minority
A party with nearing complete control over its law enforcement agency and using it to spy on political opponents
A party quietly arming it’s police force
Etc etc
It’s so bad that the fact that police Scotland have been spying on opposition politicians isn’t even being given any oxygen.
Turkeybhoy you really are a silly chap. You call me a bore np it you offer absolutely nothing of interest yourself. You are a yes man. A forelock tigger. I am so happy you think I am a bore. I am so glad to be in opposition to you and your ilk.
Burghbhoy
Good news
Lennybhoy
I’ll say a wee prayer
Lennybhoy – RIP Paul Brown. Thoughts and prayers.
Enzo the baker
I hope you’re still helping Michael Corleone to keep guard over The Godfather. :-))
BT – APE? Haha, made me laugh!
BT
What is this ape talk you and Neganon are hitting us with? Haha
Rest in Peace Paul Brown……another good Celtic mhan gone.HH
Winning captains…
Johnny Thompson for myself if possible.HH
Only way I could get the name in green was to delete browsing history and then google Celticquicknews and that made the names in green work. Hope it works for others.
Lennybhoy sorry to hear about your friend. May he rest in peace. God bless him.
Winning captains,
Please pretty please, make my picture icon, whatever its called,
Old Celtic park
Lennybhoy
So sad pal. Paul RIP
Me and Mrs. LB had an enjoyable afternoon in the company of Marspapa and his wonderful Family who are on holiday. We were looked after by Mrs Marspapa who made us lunch. And The Shadow and Marspapa for plying me with drink.
A wonderful day spent with some great people.
Thanks Marspapa your a Ghent and your Family are a credit to you.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
For the love of your Country is a beautiful thing…….
May you Rest in Peace Paul Brown
Lennybhoy
Was down at cemetery earlier, lost my 21 year old nephew Ryan 9 years ago today
Thoughts and Prayers are always with Ryan, and may perpetual light shine upon his soul
Hail Hail
A peace at any bodies door Lennybhoy :)
Thought Willie Miller was very good on the radio tonight very honest.He accused Pawlett,Hayes,McGinn, and Goodwillie all of “going down easy”,I thought they all were guilty of it last season against us.
Mixed feelings about the result it would have helped the coefficient but if it helps put the genius McInnes nonsense to bed its got to be good.
Did I really just read this: “A party intent on outlawing a sizeable minority ”
Can anyone please explain to me the motivation for posting this delusional nonsense? Particularly on a Celtic Blog.
Paul Brown. RIP.
BT
Peace be with you too.
Cowiebhoy
Finally rescued my wee dram from my father tonight
I’ll sample it tomorrow so the blog has been warned
Acgr
I will blame you
Winning Captains.
Make mine a super Hun slaying Sutton . Please.
Lennybhoy
Prayers said mate
RIP
HH
DD
No excuse hub
One love