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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Decent beer available? that is anything except crappy lager?
Glendalys
history and tradition of Celtic
Before I go back to lurking.
AoW – I was speaking about that today how the dandy dons would cope with being in Europe and trying to give us a run for our money. I thought they’d probably still be 2nd but by some distance, now they’ve decided to concentrate on the league (it’s a cunning plan by McInnes) they’ll still finish 2nd but by a smaller margin. I’m hoping our run to Milan doesn’t distract us!!!!
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy – I’d still be holding those flowers if it wasn’t for Michael :-)
Sipsini- I’d imagine the best city trader ever will soon be wishing how to make the perfect loaf was the line of work he should’ve gone in to.
HH
weet weet weet
you can have the horses that I’ve picked to bet,I’ve got them in a yankee and a trixie.
2.00 Tholen.
2.30 Glenrowan rose.
3.30 Invoke……….. yankee.
4.30 Spokesperson.
3.00 Cameroonie.
4.00 Richies horse…….Trixie
5.00 Aleksander.
Paul Brown
Requiescat in pace
Welcome back Bada Bing :)
WOW :))
Green n White and we are Big n Bold!
Woooooohooooooo!!! :))
Thanks bhoys :)
Winning Captains, Jock Stein if no one’s requested him yet.
Timmy7 – sorry can’t remember stock but I did have 3 or 4 single malts as well! Just well run and seemed to be plenty of choice. Enjoy.
Nytol
Scotland’s Green and White ( For European competition at least )
Timmy
Would have bitten your hand off for Glasvegas tickets for my son and I. We are both big fans. Still time. :)
clogher celt-thanks ,i was out of order giving a guy unwarranted stick,and a poster who seen it said he was through with CQN, can’t remember his/her moniker,hope he reconsiders.Took some time out,will be back on tomorrow,thanks again
HH
Deko-good to hear from you,hope you keeping well.HH
The new site is brilliant, Paul. Congrats to you and the team.
My favourite icon is Bertie Auld. Great left foot and a clever football brain. And he took no snash!
Neganon, you do post some p..h; comparing the SNP to the Nazis FFS. What a loonball you have become.
DD, enjoy Roddyy Frame tomorrow.
HH
!!BADA BING!! on 6TH AUGUST 2015 10:58 PM
Dena-spooky…..
That was ……..
HH
Can’t wait for the draw tomorrow.
Going to bring Clogher Jnr, over before he goes back to school.
HH,
Clogher
Just had to. Post to see my name in green back to lurking then bed goodnight & God bless you all
Lennybhoy, so sorry to hear your sad news about your friend Paul,may he Rest in Peace.
Awerabest PJ
Ger
Not going to see Roddy Frame tomorrow. Working back shift Friday. :(
Looking for 2 tickets for Glasvegas on Saturday and Jags game Sunday. :)
Art of War/Delaneys Dunky,
some tickets for both those gigs available on Gumtree at the minute
Bada Bing,
All that is forgotten about. Don’t worry about a thing. Hope to see you at CQN corner at the next round.
HH,
Clogher
1998 with the smell the glove t shirts.
HH
Gordy
Thanks pal. Off to gumtree to check.
RIP Paul Brown.
May perpetual light shine upon his soul.
Willie Maley was his name
Winning captains
If it’s Down to you,John Thomson please
HH
Can I be the first to claim Bobby Lennox. My all time favourite Celtic player.
Roddy
Be seen in green :O).
Fred
Alongside Mick Jones the Tim. :))
Great song. Thanks.
Bournes
Nice one. I’ve just loved that window since my late father started taking me to CP in the late 50’s.
It just means ‘Celtic’ to me. Difficult to explain.
Winning Captains
Would be grateful if I could get Jimmy McGrory, my Dads favourite.
Papa John,
Did you make any more progress with the family in Burtonport?
Clogher
Winning captains can I have Bobby Evans please
Delaneys Dunky,
Aye, brave lyrics for It’s time.
Hail Hail.
I’m reckoning that WC has unintentionally created a monster here, reason……no way will he – or anyone – be able to process these requests.
If there was a facility to allow the blogger to pick their fave it might work.
Gonna be a lot of Jinky’s and Henrik’s oot there.
Good fun though!
Lennybhoy
Prayers said for Paul Brown, thoughts with his family and friends
HH
glendalys
We saved that iconic piece of art, and it is now located inside Celtic Park in the main corridor.
Oldtim67
Thank you
Will have a go at some of them ;)
HH
Fred
Very brave. Roddy and Mick had enough of the country at that point. Like many did. They said it.