Celtic V Arsenal FC 1st Leg - Parkhead

Headshot

that Vermaelen is a class act

Sútalún

Well done Vermahlen for getting back. Really like the look of him in his first few games.

Adamcp898

Sexy defending from Vermaelen there a minute or two ago

Quazzie

I really hope Wilkshire doesn't get a run tonight. The way things are going he'll get broke up. He's a bit light at the moment for a game with tackles like this one.

WillieCocker

Vermaelen is a beast!!!!
Wenger really has brought in a gem here.

kmart6

Have to love Lawerenson saying there's onlt been 1 Bendtner jersey scored!

angel01

Celtic were opened up there... Vermaelen looks some player...Caldwell going a bit far there :eek:

wheres me jumpa

Despite very little actually happening in the game it has been entertaining. Great atmosphere in the ground as always.

Agreed on Vermaelen, early signs look promising.

Quazzie

When is the card gonna come out against a Celtic player. Some of their play has to be described as dirty at best. They really are looking like they are strugglin to come to terms with some of Arsenal's play.

Hank Scorpio

celtic playing abit dirty

edit: goaal

Sully

Balls.

Headshot

does fab get that goal

please

Soby

Harsh

WillieCocker

Why was Cauldwell mouthing off to Fabregas, when it was quite clearly a foul and he got up straight away!!!

And now Justice GALLAS!!!!!

angel01

How lucky was that goal

WillieCocker

Gunners haven't gotten out of the traps yet.
Could be a mental second half if both teams take it up a gear!!

Mossy Monk

WillieCocker wrote: »

Why was Cauldwell mouthing off to Fabregas, when it was quite clearly a foul and he got up straight away!!!

I liked how Fabregas didn't acknowledge him. Fortuitous goal but I'll take it.

kraggy

Very impressed with the workrate of N'Guemo. Could be a good player this season.

Gutted by the goal.

adamski8

cant believe gallas celebrated that as if he rounded two defenders and chipped the keeper. ffs just celebrate with the team for that kind of lucky goal!!!!

thorbarry

angel01 wrote: »

How lucky was that goal

quite lucky indeed... maybe Celtic will stop those crappy fouls in their own half, we scored 2 goals from set pieces at the weekend, its dangerous just giving them to us

Wreck

Lucky goal, but a fully deserved lead for Arsenal, I'm very disappointed with Celtic, haven't gone for it all. Would expect a couple more goals for Arsenal in the second half unless Celtic get an early equalizer.

eirebhoy

0-0 would have been a very fair half time score. Really disappointed with that goal. Brilliant move by Celtic leading up to Brown's shot.

eirebhoy

Wreck wrote: »

Lucky goal, but a fully deserved lead for Arsenal, I'm very disappointed with Celtic, haven't gone for it all. Would expect a couple more goals for Arsenal in the second half unless Celtic get an early equalizer.

Both teams created equally good chances in that half...

eirebhoy

eirebhoy wrote: »

Both teams created equally good chances in that half...

Arsenal have been better and deserve the lead.

DB10

If Celtic don't score in the second half their gone IMO.

bobbysands81

Wreck wrote: »

Lucky goal, but a fully deserved lead for Arsenal, I'm very disappointed with Celtic, haven't gone for it all. Would expect a couple more goals for Arsenal in the second half unless Celtic get an early equalizer.

You're watching a different game to me.

Arsenal have more of the ball but not creating yet score a fluky goal.

Celtic had the 2 best chances of the match, one of which could have been a peno.

Not at all a deserved lead, a very very lucky one.

eirebhoy

Good point by Hoddle. Normally Arsenal players have 2 or 3 options when they have the ball. Celtic have cut that down to 0 or 1. Brilliant energy from the Celtic team and as I said Arsenal won't have had to play at such a high tempo in months.

adamski8

eirebhoy wrote: »

Both teams created equally good chances in that half...

but arsenal have been playing much better...

eirebhoy

Joey Huge Munchies wrote: »

Arsenal have been better and deserve the lead.

Ah go away out of that you have to create chances to deserve a lead.

DoireNod

It has been a good competitive game so far. Celtic were unlucky to concede and will need to score at least one to make the away leg less tough.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Joey Huge Munchies wrote: »

Arsenal have been better and deserve the lead.

Nah it's been a very tight first half so I wouldn't really go along with that. Goal was lucky but I'm just glad to have it.

Now hopefully the game will open up a bit for and we can get Jacky boy on for a bit!:D (crap that Eduardo is injured though)

Redzer7

bobbysands81 wrote: »

You're watching a different game to me.

Arsenal have more of the ball but not creating yet score a fluky goal.

Celtic had the 2 best chances of the match, one of which could have been a peno.

Not at all a deserved lead, a very very lucky one.

Sour grapes :rolleyes:.

Quazzie

bobbysands81 wrote: »

You're watching a different game to me.

Arsenal have more of the ball but not creating yet score a fluky goal.

Celtic had the 2 best chances of the match, one of which could have been a peno.

Not at all a deserved lead, a very very lucky one.

lol.

Where was the peno. We were disallowed a goal for an offside, that was off but not by that much. Celtic are only interested in getting the ball out of their half and don't seem interested in what happens after that. Arsenal have by far been the better side, so maybe take off the green tinted glasses and you might actually be able to see the game for what it is.

Mossy Monk

adamski8 wrote: »

cant believe gallas celebrated that as if he rounded two defenders and chipped the keeper. ffs just celebrate with the team for that kind of lucky goal!!!!

His team got what could be a very vital goal. Would you rather he walked back to his position for the kick off? Lucky goal or screamer, who cares?

WillieCocker

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Not at all a deserved lead, a very very lucky one.

It was coming, Celtic look too pre-occupied cutting off Arsenal than to be able to complete a decent through ball/pass.
Celtic won't get any goals playing like that, but if they push for it, they run the risk of losing this tie here.
That's how i see it.

adamski8

bobbysands81 wrote: »

You're watching a different game to me.

Arsenal have more of the ball but not creating yet score a fluky goal.

Celtic had the 2 best chances of the match, one of which could have been a peno.

Not at all a deserved lead, a very very lucky one.

well its not surprising if im guessing correctly that yr a celtic supporter. its a deserved lead and i dont like both teams

Headshot

can someone help me out

imagine if gallas wasnt there was fab's shot on goal on target or going in ?

eirebhoy

Quazzie wrote: »

lol.

Where was the peno. We were disallowed a goal for an offside, that was off but not by that much. Celtic are only interested in getting the ball out of their half and don't seem interested in what happens after that.

That's just a load of rubbish.

Jesus for someone like myself that likes Arsenal some of your fans on here would turn me against them.

adamski8

Mossy Monk wrote: »

His team got what could be a very vital goal. Would you rather he walked back to his position for the kick off? Lucky goal or screamer, who cares?

No didnt i say celebrate with his TEAM. he ran off by himself like it was all due to him. you often see players scoring a lucky goal and just embrace their team mates and have a lucky/cheeky smile on them but not "im brilliant did you see my great goal" kinda way

Beau x1

****ing close for Denilson.

Quazzie

Headshot wrote: »

can someone help me out

imagine if gallas wasnt there was fab's shot on goal on target or going in ?

Would've probably been saved tbh. Borus looked like he was getting behind it.

JPA

Headshot wrote: »

can someone help me out

imagine if gallas wasnt there was fab's shot on goal on target or going in ?

It would have been easily saved I think.

adamski8

eirebhoy wrote: »

Good point by Hoddle. Normally Arsenal players have 2 or 3 options when they have the ball. Celtic have cut that down to 0 or 1. Brilliant energy from the Celtic team and as I said Arsenal won't have had to play at such a high tempo in months.

good point alright, doesnt change the fact arsenal have been playing better, celtic certainly were doing a good job at the back to prevent lots of goals

_blank_

that looked a pen tbh

Necronomicon

Thought it was too, he leaned into it. There was also a Celtic player lurking behind.

eirebhoy

Just turned TV3 on for the 2nd half after the 1st on Sky. 7 minutes listening to Lawrenson I can now understand some of the posts in this thread.

good point alright, doesnt change the fact arsenal have been playing better,

Arsenal are a top 5 team in the world imo. No surprise that they're better.

_blank_

They look awesome coming forward.

Does the loser here go into the UEFA Cup?

Pro. F

Celtic did alright in the first half imo. Weren't too shabby in possession except for Donnati. Just need to try and calm things down now.

Donnati off now it looks, thank fook.

bobbysands81

Quazzie wrote: »

lol.

Where was the peno. We were disallowed a goal for an offside, that was off but not by that much. Celtic are only interested in getting the ball out of their half and don't seem interested in what happens after that. Arsenal have by far been the better side, so maybe take off the green tinted glasses and you might actually be able to see the game for what it is.

Lovely.

You're moaning about an offside goal but admit it was offside???

Now deal with the points I made (and tell me where they're wrong) if you think my green tinted glasses are clouding my view.

Will we mention the handball?

For the record I think Arsenal are an awesome team and dominated the start of the second half.

WillieCocker

Yellow card.
Cauldwell mouthing again.:)