29/07/2019 : NÕMME KALJU V CELTIC (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND) TUESDAY, 30th JULY 2019
Let’s try that one again, again…
NÕMME KALJU V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND, TUESDAY, 30th JULY
KICK-OFF @ 19:00, LIVE IN THE MICHAEL COLLINS
We go again in Europe, just a few days before the season properly starts, and with a comfortable margin after last week’s impressive showing and result at Celtic Park. 5-0 means that while Neil Lennon will be relaxed, he won’t allow complacency, as apparently shown by the half-time dressing down in the dressing room at Celtic Park, for the relatively lacklustre start before 3 quick goals before the interval.
Many pundits are predicting that we may finally get sight of the likes of Christopher Jullien, Shved and Bayo in the return fixture in Tallinn, as Lenny has practically admitted that Jullien will start and the others will feature. The Estonians have slashed ticket prices to ensure their fans turn up for what may be seen by some as a ‘dead rubber’. Unlikely that the match won’t be taken seriously, and after three ties of dominating possession, we may get to see our counter-attacking capabilities, although the reputedly nippy Hatem Adb Elhamed is not yet eligible, but Boli Bolingoli may return having shaken off his illness from last week.
Confirmed that despite last week’s technical difficulties, this will be shown live in the Michael Collins with a 7pm kickoff.
Hail! Hail!
David
NÕMME KALJU V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND, TUESDAY, 30th JULY
KICK-OFF @ 19:00, LIVE IN THE MICHAEL COLLINS
We go again in Europe, just a few days before the season properly starts, and with a comfortable margin after last week’s impressive showing and result at Celtic Park. 5-0 means that while Neil Lennon will be relaxed, he won’t allow complacency, as apparently shown by the half-time dressing down in the dressing room at Celtic Park, for the relatively lacklustre start before 3 quick goals before the interval.
Many pundits are predicting that we may finally get sight of the likes of Christopher Jullien, Shved and Bayo in the return fixture in Tallinn, as Lenny has practically admitted that Jullien will start and the others will feature. The Estonians have slashed ticket prices to ensure their fans turn up for what may be seen by some as a ‘dead rubber’. Unlikely that the match won’t be taken seriously, and after three ties of dominating possession, we may get to see our counter-attacking capabilities, although the reputedly nippy Hatem Adb Elhamed is not yet eligible, but Boli Bolingoli may return having shaken off his illness from last week.
Confirmed that despite last week’s technical difficulties, this will be shown live in the Michael Collins with a 7pm kickoff.
Hail! Hail!
David
24/07/2019 : CELTIC V NÕMME KALJU (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND) WEDNESDAY, 24th JULY 2019
Round 2…
CELTIC V NÕMME KALJU, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND, WEDNESDAY, 24th JULY
KICK-OFF @ 20:45, LIVE IN THE MICHAEL COLLINS
For technical reasons, this match will no longer be shown in the Michael Collins. Apologies- we should be back next week.
Back to Celtic Park, for a clash against Estonian Champions Nomme Kalju as we get the 2nd of 3 qualifying rounds underway (not forgetting the playoffs). Neil Lennon should have the same XI available who managed to get the job done against Sarajevo, and Chris Jullien and Leigh Griffiths, amongst others, will have another week’s training in their legs, although Lenny looks likely to stick with the same starting lineup as last week, although Mikey Johnston may be returning and could come into contention, as can Shved and Bayo.
Whatever the lineup, the Bhoys will face a team who managed the impressive feat of overturning a home defeat by winning 2-1 in North Macedonia against Shkendija. The Estonian champions were invincibles last season, but now sit in 4th place in their league, one which is 20 games in, so match sharpness will be high, although they have drawn their last 3 games, resting key players at times, including last Friday.
A win for Celtic after this game and the return in Tallinn will see the Bhoys pitted against Maccabi Tel-Aviv or Cluj, while a loss would see them drop into the Europa League for a match against Luxembourg's F91 Dudelange or, ermm Shkendija. Which also means one scenario is that Nomme Kalju may have to defeat the same team twice. Rosenborg, anyone?
We’ll concentrate on our own performances, and hope for continuing European nights. Dress light, and wear sunscreen for the 37 degree forecast temperature, and the match will be shown live on TV.
Hail! Hail!
David
CELTIC V NÕMME KALJU, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND, WEDNESDAY, 24th JULY
KICK-OFF @ 20:45, LIVE IN THE MICHAEL COLLINS
For technical reasons, this match will no longer be shown in the Michael Collins. Apologies- we should be back next week.
Back to Celtic Park, for a clash against Estonian Champions Nomme Kalju as we get the 2nd of 3 qualifying rounds underway (not forgetting the playoffs). Neil Lennon should have the same XI available who managed to get the job done against Sarajevo, and Chris Jullien and Leigh Griffiths, amongst others, will have another week’s training in their legs, although Lenny looks likely to stick with the same starting lineup as last week, although Mikey Johnston may be returning and could come into contention, as can Shved and Bayo.
Whatever the lineup, the Bhoys will face a team who managed the impressive feat of overturning a home defeat by winning 2-1 in North Macedonia against Shkendija. The Estonian champions were invincibles last season, but now sit in 4th place in their league, one which is 20 games in, so match sharpness will be high, although they have drawn their last 3 games, resting key players at times, including last Friday.
A win for Celtic after this game and the return in Tallinn will see the Bhoys pitted against Maccabi Tel-Aviv or Cluj, while a loss would see them drop into the Europa League for a match against Luxembourg's F91 Dudelange or, ermm Shkendija. Which also means one scenario is that Nomme Kalju may have to defeat the same team twice. Rosenborg, anyone?
We’ll concentrate on our own performances, and hope for continuing European nights. Dress light, and wear sunscreen for the 37 degree forecast temperature, and the match will be shown live on TV.
Hail! Hail!
David
09/07/2019 : SARAJEVO V CELTIC (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1st QUALIFYING ROUND) TUESDAY, 9th JULY 2019
Guess who’s back?
SARAJEVO V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1st QUALIFYING ROUND, TUESDAY, 9th JULY
KICK-OFF @ 19:45, LIVE IN THE MICHAEL COLLINS
After a full 45 days break – at least for the Celtic supporters, we’re back in action, for the first of presumably around 45 matches to attempt to get into the Champions League Group stages, which was so notably contested in May between two teams who hadn’t been Champions in their domestic league since before it was rebranded the Champions League. However, we’re back, and although a short time has passed since Celtic won everything in Scotland, we’re going to try to do it all again. And have a few matches in Europe, hopefully.
Quite a few changes at Celtic since this newsletter last went out. Lenny was confirmed as manager immediately after the Scottish Cup Final, and quite a few players will be lining up for Celtic as, or like, new signings, like Chris Jullien, Boli Bolingoli Mbombo, Luca Connell. Lewis Morgan has returned from his loan spell, and Eboue Kouassi, Daniel Arzani, Leigh Griffiths and Vakoun Issouf Bayo return from injury.
Kieran Tierney, Jack Hendry and Marian Shved won’t make the match tonight, but Lenny has lots of options, including some younger players, but not Emilio Izaguirre, Cristian Gamboa, Dedryck Boyata, Mikael Lustig, Filip Benkovic, Scott Allan, Youssouf Mulumbu, Oliver Burke, Jeremy Toljan and sadly, Marvin Compper, who have all left the club.
The match is confirmed as being shown in the Michael Collins tonight. See you there!
Hail! Hail!
David
SARAJEVO V CELTIC, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1st QUALIFYING ROUND, TUESDAY, 9th JULY
KICK-OFF @ 19:45, LIVE IN THE MICHAEL COLLINS
After a full 45 days break – at least for the Celtic supporters, we’re back in action, for the first of presumably around 45 matches to attempt to get into the Champions League Group stages, which was so notably contested in May between two teams who hadn’t been Champions in their domestic league since before it was rebranded the Champions League. However, we’re back, and although a short time has passed since Celtic won everything in Scotland, we’re going to try to do it all again. And have a few matches in Europe, hopefully.
Quite a few changes at Celtic since this newsletter last went out. Lenny was confirmed as manager immediately after the Scottish Cup Final, and quite a few players will be lining up for Celtic as, or like, new signings, like Chris Jullien, Boli Bolingoli Mbombo, Luca Connell. Lewis Morgan has returned from his loan spell, and Eboue Kouassi, Daniel Arzani, Leigh Griffiths and Vakoun Issouf Bayo return from injury.
Kieran Tierney, Jack Hendry and Marian Shved won’t make the match tonight, but Lenny has lots of options, including some younger players, but not Emilio Izaguirre, Cristian Gamboa, Dedryck Boyata, Mikael Lustig, Filip Benkovic, Scott Allan, Youssouf Mulumbu, Oliver Burke, Jeremy Toljan and sadly, Marvin Compper, who have all left the club.
The match is confirmed as being shown in the Michael Collins tonight. See you there!
Hail! Hail!
David