The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[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

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.

Yeah, they've been the only team to contribute lately with coefficient points. Them having euro football post Xmas may not be a bad thing for Celtic

[ned]

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.

Not sure that Copenhagen are the template Celtic want to aim at. Only marginally better European record than Celtic in last 10 years but that wouldn't be difficult.

[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.

Not sure that Copenhagen are the template Celtic want to aim at. Only marginally better European record than Celtic in last 10 years but that wouldn't be difficult.

I was solely referring to this season and their competitiveness in a tough group. I've not checked Copenhagen's record beyond that. It should be added that there's still a chance they could bottom of their group also.
From the outside it would appear that Celtic's board are happy to win the league and guarantee group stage participation, anything beyond that would be a bonus.

[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.

Not sure that Copenhagen are the template Celtic want to aim at. Only marginally better European record than Celtic in last 10 years but that wouldn't be difficult.

I was solely referring to this season and their competitiveness in a tough group. I've not checked Copenhagen's record beyond that. It should be added that there's still a chance they could bottom of their group also.
From the outside it would appear that Celtic's board are happy to win the league and guarantee group stage participation, anything beyond that would be a bonus.

youve hit the nail on the head there in relation to how a lot of us fans feel

[marty34]

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.

Not sure that Copenhagen are the template Celtic want to aim at. Only marginally better European record than Celtic in last 10 years but that wouldn't be difficult.

I was solely referring to this season and their competitiveness in a tough group. I've not checked Copenhagen's record beyond that. It should be added that there's still a chance they could bottom of their group also.
From the outside it would appear that Celtic's board are happy to win the league and guarantee group stage participation, anything beyond that would be a bonus.

youve hit the nail on the head there in relation to how a lot of us fans feel

This is Lawell and the board's tactic this long number of years now.

But the past few years, they went straight to the group stage - ideal for the board. Progress would be getting lucky in group and finishing third, therefore staying in Europe beyond Christmas.

In saying that they've never invested properly previously to that as they got knocked out by so-called minnows year after year in the qualifying rounds.  Board didn't invest them years either.

[bennydorano]

Nat Philips at fault for both goals

[Orior]

If it was not Phillips then who was it? Oh wait.

I think this season can be written off already and Servco will do a clean sweep ffs.

[bennydorano]

If it was not Phillips then who was it? Oh wait.

I think this season can be written off already and Servco will do a clean sweep ffs.

Oh was playing instead of Kyogo, has to be an abbot & costello skit in here somewhere

[tonto1888]

Nat Philips at fault for both goals

he has been a disaster. How long is his loan?

[illdecide]

I actually don't know where to even start...we have regressed something shocking with players no where good enough in a league that's getting worse every season. Sevco are as shockingly bad as us too. Rank rotten

[marty34]

Why are people surprised?

Lawell and his son on board.

What do people expect?  Celtic have issues. Rubbish squad and problems with the Green Brigade.  Rogers not impressing at all.

[tyroneStatto]

Rodgers going back has been a disaster.

[naka]

Why are people surprised?

Lawell and his son on board.

What do people expect?  Celtic have issues. Rubbish squad and problems with the Green Brigade.  Rogers not impressing at all.

no one is surprised
lawell back with the son as director of football  is going to destroy celtic
but they have 60m in the bank
the performances against motherwell Killie and st johnstone have been abysmal

[general_lee]

Rodgers going back has been a disaster.

Look at the squad he has! It's f**king shite I'd near get a run out.

[Targetman]

Its finally happened, dodgy enough at times but got a bit of luck thats long overdue