It was exciting, particularly the first half, but ultimately frustrating and dissapointing as Barcelona ran out deserved 3-2 winners.
Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Barry Robson twice put Celtic in front with first half headers but the class of Frank Rijkaard's side shone through.
With the emphasis of their side placed on skill and ability it was a treat to watch at times but I don't feel that Celtic did themselves justice, we were slack and sloppy in possession and you don't get much possession against teams of Barca's class.
My Video Thoughts on the match
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
It's party time... it's Celtic v Barcelona
The day is almost here, Barca day.
Giants of the footballing world like Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi finally get to play at the greatest football stage in Europe, Celtic Park.
Sixty thousand Celts at the match and a worldwide audience of millions will be looking in from Melbourne and Perth in Australia, throughout Europe and across North America to see the biggest football match staged anywhere this season.
The Celts are ready and in form but it's not Aberdeen or Hearts this time, it's CF Barcelona, rightly regarded as among the game's all time elite.
Former Celtic keeper John Fallon experienced the great nights at Celtic Park but now over 30 years on from leaving Celtic, as a player, never as a fan, he looks ahead to the big match.
Click here for John Fallon's preview of the match that has the football world counting down the hours till kick off time.
Monday, 18 February 2008
Bring on the Catalans by the score.
Barcelona. A great name in world football... and a club that was defeated by Celtic in the 2003/2004 UEFA Cup.
Frank Rijkaard and his team are back in town on Wednesday, full of stars, skill and flair and up against the Celts.
We're ready for them, we were in the last 16 last season and it's not so scary when you've beaten Manchester United and AC Milan at home in the last 18 months.
We know that the game will be special, the atmosphere incredible, we've been here before, but it will still excite and thrill the lucky 60,000 present and the worldwide audience when the teams come out and the anthems sung.
WATCH THIS VIDEO and get in the mood for a game that is certain to be special.
Frank Rijkaard and his team are back in town on Wednesday, full of stars, skill and flair and up against the Celts.
We're ready for them, we were in the last 16 last season and it's not so scary when you've beaten Manchester United and AC Milan at home in the last 18 months.
We know that the game will be special, the atmosphere incredible, we've been here before, but it will still excite and thrill the lucky 60,000 present and the worldwide audience when the teams come out and the anthems sung.
WATCH THIS VIDEO and get in the mood for a game that is certain to be special.
Sunday, 17 February 2008
Youth team reach semi-finals.
The young hoops finally saw off Motherwell to run out 3-2 winners in the quarter-final of the SFA Youth Cup.
Motherwell were twice in front but goals from Lawrence Gaughan, Kevin Cawley and an unknown scorer earned Celtic victory.
Michael Tidser's inswinging free kick was attacked by a few players, I thought that Jason Marr got a touch on it, the official website mentions Declan Bunting having a claim whist crediting Tidser with the goal.
Who cares it went in the net!
Amongst the Motherwell side was Mark Archdeacon whose dad, former Celt Owen, looked on from the stand.
It was an entertaining game with Cawley clearly the star performer and the player most likely to follow Aiden McGeady and Stephen McManus through the ranks into the first team.
CLICK HERE for video report
Motherwell were twice in front but goals from Lawrence Gaughan, Kevin Cawley and an unknown scorer earned Celtic victory.
Michael Tidser's inswinging free kick was attacked by a few players, I thought that Jason Marr got a touch on it, the official website mentions Declan Bunting having a claim whist crediting Tidser with the goal.
Who cares it went in the net!
Amongst the Motherwell side was Mark Archdeacon whose dad, former Celt Owen, looked on from the stand.
It was an entertaining game with Cawley clearly the star performer and the player most likely to follow Aiden McGeady and Stephen McManus through the ranks into the first team.
CLICK HERE for video report
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