Nookie Bear Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, Morgan said: I for one, would not call you ‘old school’ at all NB. The old European Cup was for teams that had actually won their own domestic league. That is still the way it should be, not 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Yep, but those days are gone. Fast-tracking teams that finish 4th is rubbish. But all about the ££££££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie83 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, AlphonseCapone said: Anyone see how they played? Watched the game in the boozer. Started off well. Scored a good goal then once the Greeks scored it was like ........”emmmm,didn’t see that in the script. What do we do now”. Couldn’t break down the defence. Keeper didn’t have anything to do except from the odd cross. Really poor performance. Don’t know if that’s a good thing or not for us come Saturday. Thumb looked lively when he came on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, magicTs said: Think that result increases our hopes for Saturday. I foresee wholesale changes in their lineup now as the reality is that Tuesday is way more important for them. They can of course bring in other quality players but if we are at it and go after them from the off we’ve got a chance to get a result. Over to Levein and the team.....!! This is true. They have to manage their squad now and it could be interesting. Would like to see Tierney launched into Row Z early doors as well. Just to let them know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: Get off the fence Morgan. Sorry Doug. Something about these green and white hoops.. 5 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Yep, but those days are gone. Fast-tracking teams that finish 4th is rubbish. But all about the ££££££ I know Nookie, I was backing you up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Morgan said: Sorry Doug. Something about these green and white hoops.. I know Nookie, I was backing you up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I dont half want to see us absolutely thrash this horrible, victim, sectarian, vile club. Hope Cochrane is fit and can re-introduce himself to Broony, even if it's off the bench. And I have a feeling Uche will take a liking to Broonie as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie83 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Kiwidoug said: I dont half want to see us absolutely thrash this horrible, victim, sectarian, vile club. Hope Cochrane is fit and can re-introduce himself to Broony, even if it's off the bench. And I have a feeling Uche will take a liking to Broonie as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Well then, feck Celtic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjambo21 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 29 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Sorry, call me old school but I don’t think the Champions League should include teams that finish 4th. No mater what league they are in. If nothing else, it’s whoever finished 4th in the EPL who should be kicking off in July against some Albanian mob, not the Scottish Champions. Totally agree with this but it is all geared toward the big teams and money dictates what happens. So board of watching the champions league these days. Was good when teams were drawn at random Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 39 minutes ago, Escobar PHM said: Nah I think they have a valid point. Champions league should be weighted towards league champions first and foremost. So the champions from the top 12-16 leagues at least should be in the group stages by right. By all means then take some second place teams. Let’s say the 2nd place teams from the top 6 leagues. The rest ought to be qualifying for what spaces are left. It’s a fake competition weighted towards teams from countries with the highest viewing figures. I barely watch it now. It’s all so repetitive and predictable. Bang on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, goldie83 said: Watched the game in the boozer. Started off well. Scored a good goal then once the Greeks scored it was like ........”emmmm,didn’t see that in the script. What do we do now”. Couldn’t break down the defence. Keeper didn’t have anything to do except from the odd cross. Really poor performance. Don’t know if that’s a good thing or not for us come Saturday. Thumb looked lively when he came on. cheers mate. Would rather the thumb didn't start against us, has a habit of scoring. Hopefully the result means they've got one eye on the return leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboGraham Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Interesting stat on the radio earlier. That’s Brenda’s 16th European tie at Parkhead and only half have been wins...not exactly a fortress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Really hope Sinclair starts against us. All he can do is cut inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie83 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Just now, Jeff said: Really hope Sinclair starts against us. All he can do is cut inside Hope that doesn’t come back and haunt us buddy!! (P.S- was thinking the exact same just didn’t want to say it out loud!!?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie83 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, AlphonseCapone said: cheers mate. Would rather the thumb didn't start against us, has a habit of scoring. Hopefully the result means they've got one eye on the return leg. Let’s hope so. The two center half’s were hopeless. Big Uche could have a field day against them. Celtic fans in the pub moaning about Hendry and how he isn’t good enough and should be loaned out! Pleasing! HHGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crete Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 If Celtic get beat next week Brenda will be looking for a new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rob Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 53 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Sorry, call me old school but I don’t think the Champions League should include teams that finish 4th. No mater what league they are in. If nothing else, it’s whoever finished 4th in the EPL who should be kicking off in July against some Albanian mob, not the Scottish Champions. Can’t disagree. I can accept including some teams who didn’t finish first in their leagues - but they should be the ones having to fight their way through multiple qualifiers. The idea that you can finish 4th and get a bye into the group stages, but the champions of another league have to play 4 qualifiers, is just ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, goldie83 said: Let’s hope so. The two center half’s were hopeless. Big Uche could have a field day against them. Celtic fans in the pub moaning about Hendry and how he isn’t good enough and should be loaned out! Pleasing! HHGH! Lustig looks well off full fitness too and is a weak link at right back . If they play Lustig and hendry again on Saturday that’s an awfy vulnerable looking right side of defence. As always against Celtic though it’s about not letting their midfield have the time to put their foot on the ball. Edited August 8, 2018 by Escobar PHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Escobar PHM said: Nah I think they have a valid point. Champions league should be weighted towards league champions first and foremost. So the champions from the top 12-16 leagues at least should be in the group stages by right. By all means then take some second place teams. Let’s say the 2nd place teams from the top 6 leagues. The rest ought to be qualifying for what spaces are left. It’s a fake competition weighted towards teams from countries with the highest viewing figures. I barely watch it now. It’s all so repetitive and predictable. I agree. It's ridiculous now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboGraham Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 23 minutes ago, Crete said: If Celtic get beat next week Brenda will be looking for a new job. Can’t see it to be honest. Would still be likely to get a Europa League group spot...even without that I can’t see Celtic hitting the panic button like that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Escobar PHM said: Nah I think they have a valid point. Champions league should be weighted towards league champions first and foremost. So the champions from the top 12-16 leagues at least should be in the group stages by right. By all means then take some second place teams. Let’s say the 2nd place teams from the top 6 leagues. The rest ought to be qualifying for what spaces are left. It’s a fake competition weighted towards teams from countries with the highest viewing figures. I barely watch it now. It’s all so repetitive and predictable. Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: They’re right, but I’m not having that lot lecturing anyone in financial and institutional unfairness in football. They are right ! Point difference between clubs finishing first and fourth... England..25. Spain...20. Germany...29. Italy...23. Both qualify for the group stage in each country. It is, indeed, a laugh....a sick joke ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheile Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Looking forward to Haring going in to a challenge with Broonaldo at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie83 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 44 minutes ago, Escobar PHM said: Lustig looks well off full fitness too and is a weak link at right back . If they play Lustig and hendry again on Saturday that’s an awfy vulnerable looking right side of defence. As always against Celtic though it’s about not letting their midfield have the time to put their foot on the ball. Let’s just hope we do that mate. Hopefully it’s a great time to be playing them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixHearts Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Not sure why all the Celtic supporters I know were so sure of being favourites in this tie. AEK and Celtic both champions of their respective league but the Superleague is streets ahead of ours in terms of competition and overall quality. Can see Celtic getting pumped rotten in Athens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, AlphonseCapone said: Anyone see how they played? 10 men and the tic couldn’t breach them however, the Greeks defence was very good indeed. Very disciplined and impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 36 minutes ago, Cheile said: Looking forward to Haring going in to a challenge with Broonaldo at the weekend. Haring is 40/1 to score first. i posted in the betting thread but that’s bloody good odds. ive put £3 on it along with a few more (I like to bet a tenner on certain games) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Crete said: If Celtic get beat next week Brenda will be looking for a new job. Hell likely leave. Blame board for the mutant fek up etc etc and bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Crete said: If Celtic get beat next week Brenda will be looking for a new job. I doubt that. But it would be a huge setback that would get him sitting a lot less comfortably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacklivi1874 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Tranny Celtic FTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie83 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: Haring is 40/1 to score first. i posted in the betting thread but that’s bloody good odds. ive put £3 on it along with a few more (I like to bet a tenner on certain games) Who’s got him at 40/1 mate. I’m having some of that. I’ve checked a few but there all 22/1.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Jeff said: Really hope Sinclair starts against us. All he can do is cut inside and score regularly against us at Tynecastle FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 When the official match thread appears I promise I will predict another 3-0 win. Every time I do that we score 4 and that rings a bell against this modest oponent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, goldie83 said: Who’s got him at 40/1 mate. I’m having some of that. I’ve checked a few but there all 22/1.......... BET365 mate Edited August 9, 2018 by 1971fozzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jambo in Yorkshire Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Interesting that 12-16 is mentioned as qualifying for the group stages, Scotland are currently 23rd. We are behind Belarus, Cyprus, Serbia and Switzerland etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonnicky63 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Celtic dominate Scottish football but as soon as they step outside of it they are pish , it's a shame really because that will never change unless Rangers can spend more to bring them up close to the level of Celtic. I really feel for Hearts they have no where near the spending power of the rotten side but yet they are still expected to compete with them and the only chance that we have is in the cups and even then it's a challenge .that's why Scottish football is a laughing stock outside of Scotland and who can blame players who leave as soon as there is any club interested in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Jambo in Yorkshire said: Interesting that 12-16 is mentioned as qualifying for the group stages, Scotland are currently 23rd. We are behind Belarus, Cyprus, Serbia and Switzerland etc. And thats fine. Our club's fault we've sunk so low. However they are still champions and the route to the group stage should be easier than a 4th place team. By easier I mean less rounds to play. All 3rd and 4th place teams should have to start at the 1st round stage IMO. If they are good enough for the group stage they'll still get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 11 hours ago, Kiwidoug said: I dont half want to see us absolutely thrash this horrible, victim, sectarian, vile club. Hope Cochrane is fit and can re-introduce himself to Broony, even if it's off the bench. And I have a feeling Uche will take a liking to Broonie as well. 'Broony' is not the threat in that team. There isn't any point in concentrating on him, as much as he is hated he isn't going to hurt us (not in that way) If we spend too much time trying to put a marker on Scott Brown there's a danger we lose focus on their 'proper' players like Ntcham, Tierney, McGregor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 10 hours ago, JamboGraham said: Can’t see it to be honest. Would still be likely to get a Europa League group spot...even without that I can’t see Celtic hitting the panic button like that.. They're not going to sack him. His body language in the last week or so has changed though, so he might walk. Great time to play them this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Good chance Celtic may rest a few players on Sunday as the AEK game is far more important to them. Will be interesting to see their team. Hearts at 5s for a home win looks decent value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Nitcham is the guy to nullify most. He is their beast as like Uche he is built like a brick shitehouse. I would still nullify Brown too as he is their Ray Wilkins. The 5-10yds pass man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie83 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: BET365 mate cheers bud. On a side note. Whilst i was looking for that Haring bet I found that Souttar was 125/1 with Paddy Power! Well worth a pound or two!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Onto tonight, are we all Molde? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Just now, johnmitchell said: Onto tonight, are we all Molde? A definite here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 A step too far tnite. They got lucky against the Greeks, this mob will be a lot more disciplined. Don't know a huge amount about Norwegian football however Molde have been kicking about Europe for quite. Number of years now so should win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 41 minutes ago, johnmitchell said: Onto tonight, are we all Molde? Oh yes. Make my night and empty them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaap's Sigh Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, johnmitchell said: Onto tonight, are we all Molde? It’s the way I like my cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Just now, Jaap's Sigh said: It’s the way I like my cheese. Aye, on yer Jaap's Sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Spellczech said: Good chance Celtic may rest a few players on Sunday as the AEK game is far more important to them. Will be interesting to see their team. Hearts at 5s for a home win looks decent value. They'll probably rest them all on Sunday mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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