Derek Riordan came off the bench to salvage a point against St Mirren.
CLICK HERE for my video report.
It was a disappointing, flat performance with nothing left in the tank from the group of players that featured against Shakhtar, Hearts and AC Milan over the last ten days.
Much improvement will be required if we're to take three points of Falkirk on Tuesday.
Saturday, 8 December 2007
John Fallons thoughts
Former Celt John Fallon doesn't mess about, sit on the fence or look for a job in traditional (neutral) media.
CLICK HERE for his views on Champions League qualification, the games coming up against St Mirren and Falkirk and on Rangers getting their game called off against the mighty FC Gretna.
CLICK HERE for his views on Champions League qualification, the games coming up against St Mirren and Falkirk and on Rangers getting their game called off against the mighty FC Gretna.
Thursday, 6 December 2007
Celts reach the last 16 of the Champions League again.
For the second year running Celtic have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, whilst dominating the scene at home in Scotland.
The 1-0 defeat from AC Milan in the San Siro was offset by Benfica's 2-1 win away to Shakhtar Donetsk allowing Celtic to retain second place.
As one of the few clubs to have won all three of their home ties in the Champions League Celtic are more than worthy of their place having seen off the challenge of Spartak Moscow, Shakhtar Donetsk and Benfica to do so.
As a group runner-up we will face a group winner in the last 16 but after taking Milan to extra-time last season whoever draw Celtic this time around know that they are in for two difficult matches.
The 1-0 defeat from AC Milan in the San Siro was offset by Benfica's 2-1 win away to Shakhtar Donetsk allowing Celtic to retain second place.
As one of the few clubs to have won all three of their home ties in the Champions League Celtic are more than worthy of their place having seen off the challenge of Spartak Moscow, Shakhtar Donetsk and Benfica to do so.
As a group runner-up we will face a group winner in the last 16 but after taking Milan to extra-time last season whoever draw Celtic this time around know that they are in for two difficult matches.
Thursday, 29 November 2007
Donati strike takes hoops to within a point of Champions League glory
Celtic 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Massimo Donati's injury time strike paved the way to the last 16 of the Champions League.
CLICK HERE for video report.
It didn't look too promising when Brandao opened the scoring for Shakhtar in the fourth minute after a poor header from John Kennedy landed at the strikers feet.
Worse was to follow with Lee Naylor picking up a calf strain then Kennedy being stretchered off before half time leaving a back four of Gary Caldwell, Stephen McManus, substitute Steven Pressley and Paul Hartley.
The hoops weren't to be denied however with Jiri Jarosik belting in an equaliser as the clock struck 45 minutes.
Jarosik could have put Celtic in front during the five minutes of added time but headed wide with the goal gaping from an Aiden McGeady cross from the right.
There weren't many chances in the second half but right at the death McGeady pulled the ball back for Massimo Donati who struck the ball across goal into the net to spark incredible scenes of celebration.
A point in Milan next week will definately put Celtic through after we helped Milan through last night by denying Shakhtar a point.
CLICK HERE for video report and Scott McDonald interview.
Massimo Donati's injury time strike paved the way to the last 16 of the Champions League.
CLICK HERE for video report.
It didn't look too promising when Brandao opened the scoring for Shakhtar in the fourth minute after a poor header from John Kennedy landed at the strikers feet.
Worse was to follow with Lee Naylor picking up a calf strain then Kennedy being stretchered off before half time leaving a back four of Gary Caldwell, Stephen McManus, substitute Steven Pressley and Paul Hartley.
The hoops weren't to be denied however with Jiri Jarosik belting in an equaliser as the clock struck 45 minutes.
Jarosik could have put Celtic in front during the five minutes of added time but headed wide with the goal gaping from an Aiden McGeady cross from the right.
There weren't many chances in the second half but right at the death McGeady pulled the ball back for Massimo Donati who struck the ball across goal into the net to spark incredible scenes of celebration.
A point in Milan next week will definately put Celtic through after we helped Milan through last night by denying Shakhtar a point.
CLICK HERE for video report and Scott McDonald interview.
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