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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blantyretim.
I’m going to Musselburgh tomorrow for a day at the races with Richie.
Thanks Bhoys, I first met Big Paul in 1997 when he was a Labourer on the Site where we bought our last House.
Same age as myself as well, just can’t believe he’s gone.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
I give up
Night bhoys
Prayers for all who seek them
KTF
Lennybhoy,
Fair play for posting that.
Anyway, Mrs C asked me where did I want to go for my birthday. I love Boston, this might be the spot.
No doubt Police Scotland would have their cameras out here.
Boston PD on St Patrick’s Day.
http://youtu.be/-XmIw3v5s80
Clogher
BT
Thought you were on ACGR’s good stuff already. :))
Oldtim
Aye, thanks for the invite ya pair of chancers
BT
Good news :-)
God bless Paul brown.
DD
Looks like it
Tired and drugged up, legally I must say
Oldtim
Have a great day at Musselburgh pal, both of you.
If I was to have a Celtic related item beside my name it would be the old stained glass ‘Celtic fc’ window at the front of Celtic Park. I have always associated it with the history and traditions of Celtic.
Oldtim67
Any tips fur thumorra
HH
Weet-can you text me if you have my number ,or email
martin@frsn.co.uk
Ta
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 6TH AUGUST 2015 10:42 PM
You know me so well…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
BB
Where you been hiding pal. Welcome home.
So, Celtic are, once again, ‘flying the flag’ for Scotland …… that will have a few chins drooping towards the floor….bless them all
Anyone going to see Roddie Frame tomorrow night in Kelvingrove? Looks like we may be lucky with the weather according to the Beeb.Should be a good Friday night visit to the West End for us soosiders,luckily renewed my passport just in time.
An outdoor gig in Glasgow on a Friday night that may not require a dry suit!! Now thats a bonus…….:-)
Nada
Great to see you posting, now get talking Celtic again :-)
Hail Hail
Delaneys Dunky.
I’ve been studying form for a few hours hopefully I might pick up a winner.Thanks for the best wishes I’ll need them.
Nada = !!BADA BING!! – hoooops :-)
RIP Paul Brown.
God rest his soul
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
R.I.P. Paul Brown .
Danny Mc Grain for me
HH
Thanks bhoys,WC – can i claim Danny McGrain…:),will be back on from tomorrow.HH
Dena-spooky…..
Bobby Murdoch Delaney’s, if you get a chance listen to e tims podcast with Joe Craig.
He talks fondly of his first season with us particularly his goal at Ibrox and the 4 3 game at Tynecastle and how good Alfie Conn was that season.
Joe is from Sauchie as is Alan Hansen but both speak completely different accents,
Timmy
Even better that Aztec Camera gig should be hun free. They will be watching their team being beaten by the Buddies. Trying to blag a Glasvegas brief as we talk. Enjoy AC. Seen them a few times, always excellent.
blantyretim.
I posted a reply to you but it disappeared. It said I thought you would be working if you want to go speak to Richie,He’ll get in touch with me tomorrow regarding what train he’s going to be on I’ll catch the same train at Falkirk High.
Can’t understand all this talk about chick young . My god if I had been humiliated like he was , and then seeing it all over the net , I wouldn’t have ventured out the house ever again . He is like the rest of the laptop loyal , yes men , and told what to say .
Bada
Just dropped you an email, will update later :-)
Cowiebhoy-no bother mate.HH
Delanys,I never thought of that it makes it even better.I’ve seen AC and Roddy on his own many times always great affairs,he did a gig in Paisley Abbey a year or two ago it was fantastic!! Just the wife and I going so will be civilised with dinner before and probably home on the 57 before its too late…..A nice start to the weekend.
Tell you what, CILLA, is a great drama.
Superbly done.
Bada Bing,
Great to see you back.
Your contributions have been missed on here.
To post things you sometimes need a thick skin, don’t worry about what people say.
HH,
Clogher
Timmy7_noted – any spare?
Was there for a comedy gig last year with Fred McA as host.
He noticed that there was a lot of kids in the audience and said they’d tone the material down.
1st act- nothing toned down, and the 2nd and the 3rd….
…note to self – don’t take an impressionable 12 year old to a comedy night in Glasgow!
He’s still got a reddy!!!! ( and his maw)
Also meant to add a mate of mine had Glasvegas spares but a neighbour took them this week,sorry.
My middle son is a huge Glasvegas fan but is in the US working otherwise he would be there.
…oh and meant to say that it was well organised with a well stacked bar!
Art of War,sorry no just got the two for the wife and I,paid the ridiculous booking fees on line the day they were released.