The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[tyroneStatto]

It's quite simple - they've punted too much money on duds on the off chance they might develop into better players. There are players in the first team squad who probably should have retired by now. Add in a couple of injuries and you've a squad of players that wouldn't win a match in the Europa Conference.

Looked at the Europa Conference tables and there are only 2 groups that Celtic would have a chance of getting 2nd place. It's actually depressing being a Celtic fan despite being top of the SPL. I think if Rangers win the next derby game then things could fall apart quite quickly.

[ONeill]

Rangers have been the golden ticket for Scotland in recent years. Far more reliable than Celtic in Europe. Don't know what's happening there.

[Main Street]

Reliable golden ticket one all draw at home against Cypriot opposition, Rangers are on fire in europe

[tonto1888]

Reliable golden ticket one all draw at home against Cypriot opposition, Rangers are on fire in europe

They have european football after christmas. More than we can say

[jcpen]

Playing crap teams every week in the SPL isn't much preparation for playing semi decent European teams.

[ranch]

Playing crap teams every week in the SPL isn't much preparation for playing semi decent European teams.

This is true.

I'm not a Celtic supporter but I would watch their games regularly enough in the league and in Europe.
When you sides like Copenhagen putting in decent performances in Europe then it shows what clubs like Celtic could be doing. I don't think anyone is suggesting Celtic should be winning the European Cup but at least competing for top 2 in the group would be a start. If you just miss out then fair enough.
What is it Copenhagen are doing that Celtic aren't? Is it the budget/management/quality of opposition at home/poor recruitment/board?

I'm sure some of the more clued in Celtic supporters could give some answers/solutions.

[tonto1888]

Playing crap teams every week in the SPL isn't much preparation for playing semi decent European teams.

This is true.

I'm not a Celtic supporter but I would watch their games regularly enough in the league and in Europe.
When you sides like Copenhagen putting in decent performances in Europe then it shows what clubs like Celtic could be doing. I don't think anyone is suggesting Celtic should be winning the European Cup but at least competing for top 2 in the group would be a start. If you just miss out then fair enough.
What is it Copenhagen are doing that Celtic aren't? Is it the budget/management/quality of opposition at home/poor recruitment/board?

I'm sure some of the more clued in Celtic supporters could give some answers/solutions.

Rodgers was brought in for a push on in Europe but the quality isnt there. Recruitment was poor over the summer. I dont know what the budget of the likes of Copenhagen is but we should be able to do what they are doing

[bennydorano]

Rodgers was sharp enough after the Lazio game, borderline piss the players off sharp but he was right, the quality really isn't there. I'm not sure the players are that fond of Brendy this time around either. I could see this 2nd coming not working out unfortunately. If Clement gets  the other crowd organised (& I think he looks like a step up from their previous bluffers) the league could be lost.

[From the Bunker]

Celtics problem is having the quality to win domestically will never translate in Europe. You have to risk spending a bit to succeed in Europe. You'll get a lot of your money back in Prize money and attendance earnings. You'll attract a better standard of player also the further you go. But it is a risk if the results remain the same as they are now.

[Orior]

Has Celtic nobody better than Yang?

[Itchy]

It's not just Yang (who's been cat)
There's 4/5 not good enough

[Itchy]

How does Taylor get picked every week. He is so poor it's unbelievable

[Itchy]

2 good goals saved their bacon hopefully. Mikey johnson made a big impact.

[Main Street]

All 3 were very good goals, Forrest's control and shot was sublime.

[Main Street]

Reliable golden ticket one all draw at home against Cypriot opposition, Rangers are on fire in europe

They have european football after christmas. More than we can say

They will have at the third level, I wouldn't call that riding high, on fire, they failed to beat a Cypriot team at home which meant they got relegated. But it has to be said, for all their efforts they do earn a few coefficient points for the league which mainly benefit Celtic.