The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[T Fearon]

Celtic haven't had a competent centre back pairing since Mjallby and Balde (Bobo). Still Wilson and Ambrose (with the exception of the Juve game at home) did the business last year.

[T Fearon]

Boylesports price next week at 2/9 Celtic, 11/1 Shaktar, which would suggest they think its a formality the Celtic will do it.

[illdecide]

Celtic have suspended a plan to relocate supporters in section 111, known to house the "Green Brigade".

Fans in the section were expected to be offered a refund or given the chance to relocate after ignoring safety concerns.

However, the club decided to halt the relocation following talks with fans.

In a statement, Celtic said they had received assurances from fans and would monitor behaviour on a "match-by-match" basis.

The Green Brigade is a self-styled "ultras" group of fans known for banner displays and chanting.

Earlier this month, the club highlighted unsafe "lateral movement of spectators" and "body surfing", along with damage to 190 seats in the area over the last four home matches.

    "The club is pleased to have engaged in positive dialogue in relation to this matter"

Celtic statement

Celtic said there were concerns over the club receiving a safety certificate for the stadium.

However, the club said on Friday: "Following extensive and positive discussions with supporters' representatives for the section, the club has received assurances relating to previously raised safety concerns and unsafe behaviour within the stadium.

"Celtic has engaged with the Glasgow City Council Safety Advisory Group regarding this matter and they have noted these assurances.

"This matter will be monitored on an ongoing, match-by-match, basis by both the club and the safety advisory group.

"Celtic Football Club would like to re-iterate its commitment and responsibility to ensuring the safety of everyone who visits Celtic Park. It is our absolute priority.

"The club is pleased to have engaged in positive dialogue in relation to this matter.

"We thank the safety advisory group and supporters' representatives for their continued co-operation and we look forward to working together to ensure a safe environment in the stadium."

At a recent Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville, pyrotechnics were set off during the match requiring a stadium announcement instructing fans to desist from such behaviour.

The club are now subject to disciplinary action for a contravention of Uefa's safety and security regulations

[lynchbhoy]

Green brigade given a stay of execution until after the CL qualifying game it would seem as the club needs the crowd to generate atmosphere to spur the lads on and win - therefore guaranteeing more cl revenue....

I have to say that I was annoyed at lennon when I found out he went for a new centre half pairing and dropped ambrose. While I dont think ambrose is the best centre half celtic have had and that he gives the ball away too much, he has done well enough so far this season and is match fit.
Not playing stokes was another mistake (or was he inj?). Celtic need scoring strikers and stokes & whoever up front with Samaras on the left wing would be and has proven to be a better balance in the past.
Can win the next leg, but have to take their chances. they havent been doing that this season so far and 2-0 might be too much if shakthar park the bus.

still need to buy a centre half, a goal poaching striker and a creative midfielder.

[Main Street]

Stay of execution or reprieve?
Anyway, it's great news for football and Celtic that the GB hold onto their section for now.

I was reading a few lines from Lennon about injured players. He said Forrest has been suffering from sciatica for a year now and it's still a major issue for him. That probably explains the gap between his promise and the present reality of his form.
Nevertheless,  under 'normal' circumstances, considering the wealth of physio treatment available and the unlimited nature of that treatment, it is astounding that this physical issue has been left to fester. I managed to fully cure my sciatica by checking out a few You Tube videos. It cost me nothing.
And what use is that Donegal motivator anyway?

I should give Lennon my phone number, there's something drastically wrong in paradise.

[illdecide]

Plenty of people around the town here are very optimistic about tonight's game but I'm not at all and I'm basing it on our last few performances...Can we guarantee that they'll not score? Nope. Can Celtic score at least two goals? Yes. Celtic work hard and have grafters but we lack a we bit of flair or magic needed. I hope I'm wrong and Celtic tank the feckers which will then follow on with 2-3 signings before Monday's dead line.

Their manager has said they have qualified for the group stages of a European competition whether it's Europa League or Champions League and that's all that matters so hopefully they're content just to be there and Celtic's hunger to qualify will push them over the edge.

[Milltown Row2]

This is not looking good for the Scottish lads

[Lecale2]

Looking better now.

[Milltown Row2]

Looking better now.

No wives ending up in A&E so far

[Oraisteach]

Anyone got a radio link?

[T Fearon]

1 more will do! Commons to score and Celtic to win was 6/4 with William Hill.Had me a slice of hat!

[Milltown Row2]

1 more will do! Commons to score and Celtic to win was 6/4 with William Hill.Had me a slice of hat!

Here we go again, Tony and his bets that he tells ya, after they happen   

[T Fearon]

Sash.Also have a double paying over 3/1 A C Milan and Celtic -2 so another goal still required!

[Milltown Row2]

Sash.Also have a double paying over 3/1 A C Milan and Celtic -2 so another goal still required!

Nearly up in the air there, life in Borat yet

[Main Street]

Milltown will you ever grow up and quit those inane Borat references.