UCL Play-offs 2nd Leg: Celtic FC v Helsingborgs IF

Dempsey

Tonight's Celtic starting XI: (4-4-2) Forster; Matthews, Wilson, Mulgrew, Izaguirre; Forrest, Brown, Wanyama, Samaras; Commons, Hooper

Subs: Zaluska, McCourt, Lustig, Rogne, Murphy, Watt, F. Twardzik

Fenian Army

Rogne carrying a knock?

Dempsey

Fenian Army wrote: »

Rogne carrying a knock?

When isnt he! :pac:

Dempsey

Get the ball down and pass it around, ffs!

PauloMN

Good start from Celtic, Helsingborgs coming into it a bit more the last few mins, but we are handling them well so far. Just need to close down Anderson a bit better to remove the threat of his crosses into the box.

Like the top Lenny has on!

Dempsey

Izaguirre has done that shíte too often this season, it barely works in the SPL!

PauloMN

Celtic getting a bit sloppy now, need to close these guys down better in midfield, allowing them too much room to pass the ball about.

Fenian Army

Izaguirre has regressed over the past year or so imo

Dempsey

Fenian Army wrote: »

Izaguirre has regressed over the past year or so imo

Never the same since breaking his ankle

Dempsey

Samaras did well there, should have finished better

PauloMN

Bit greedy from Sammy after doing well to get past 2 players, Hooper was a better option there.

the realpigiron

Giving the ball away too easy. It's a good job Helsingborg don't appear to be much good, don't want to give them an opening to get back in the tie.

Dempsey

PauloMN wrote: »

Bit greedy from Sammy after doing well to get past 2 players, Hooper was a better option there.

You have to shoot from there imo. Hooper was behind a player and players were getting back

PauloMN

Nice try from Forrest there with the sneaky ball, hard luck. Best player on the park so far for Celtic.

Mr.Crinklewood

Dempsey

Forrest playing for a penalty there

the realpigiron

Better stuff over the last few minutes, taking the game to Helsinborg

Dempsey

Goal is a goal!

PauloMN

Dempsey wrote: »

Forrest playing for a penalty there

He's want to be careful, never a peno. Great bit of play though!!


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1-0, Hooperman.

We're there lads.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Watching this game as well, first Celtic game in well over a year :eek: Judging by what I've seen so far Celtic seem to think they've the tie wrapped up, not without reason though, Helsingburg are awful..

Snap! Goal, lolbad defending.. Offside too..

RoryMac

Outside but who cares, game over now. Forrest has been the difference

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

RoryMac wrote: »

Outside but who cares, game over now. Forrest has been the difference

I'd say anyone Helsingburg would be a bit peeved off..

the realpigiron

Hooper was offside. Home and hosed Champions League here we come:D. Lets make a couple of signings now to improve the side for the Group Stages.

Mushy

Was he offside? Samaras left foot was in the 6 yard box and Hooper wasn't at all?

Dempsey

Celtic have a bad habit of starting slow under Lennon, THFC. You'd think Lennon would have them more pumped for matches but half the time they look like they are sleepwalking

EDIT

Definitely offside, his right foot is furthest forward of anyone

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Mushy wrote: »

Was he offside? Samaras left foot was in the 6 yard box and Hooper wasn't at all?

Yes, Hooper was well ahead of the ball.

A player is in an offside position if he is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender (which is usually the last outfield player), but only if the player is on his opponent's half of the pitch.

PauloMN

Kelvin Wilson gives me the jitters, even when he's in feckin' acres of space!

PauloMN

What an atmosphere. Wish I was there.

TheBuilder

PauloMN wrote: »

Kelvin Wilson gives me the jitters, even when he's in feckin' acres of space!

Chasing the ball back himself there all on his own he still looked like he was going to make a mistake.

Defence is definitely the weak link, you always look like scoring, but better teams will punish the poor defending when it gets to the group stage.

RoryMac

THFC wrote: »

RoryMac wrote: »

Outside but who cares, game over now. Forrest has been the difference

I'd say anyone Helsingburg would be a bit peeved off..

True but I won't be losing sleep over it, gonna be too hangover to care!

Caveman1

The atmosphere at Celtic park is absolutely unreal fair play to the fans

PauloMN

TheBuilder wrote: »

Chasing the ball back himself there all on his own he still looked like he was going to make a mistake.

Defence is definitely the weak link, you always look like scoring, but better teams will punish the poor defending when it gets to the group stage.

Always the rays of fcuking sunshine you Sevco fans. :pac:

TheBuilder

PauloMN wrote: »

Always the rays of fcuking sunshine you Sevco fans. :pac:

Just warning you

The_Kew_Tour

Looking good for Celtic now.

For the atmosphere the fans create they deserve CL football.

Dempsey

PauloMN wrote: »

Always the rays of fcuking sunshine you Sevco fans. :pac:

They're obsessed with us too! :rolleyes:

TheBuilder

Enjoy then, I've said my piece.

PauloMN

C'mon TB, chill, it's just a bit of banter.

Dempsey

TheBuilder wrote: »

I'm talking about the football thats happening right now, get over yourself.

Enjoy then, I've said my piece.

Since it got a negative reaction, see how that shíte works? Maybe Sevco fans wont be so quick to use it in future

TheBuilder

Dempsey wrote: »

See how that shíte works? Maybe Rangers fans wont be so quick to use it in future

I posted about the game, today's game, or is that not allowed?

It's easy to have a laugh with the other lads, but there's a couple of you with severe problems, you really should see someone about it.

But I'll keep you happy, I'll stay out of it, don't want that vein to pop in your head, you seem like your about to have an aneurysm every time you get into a discussion with a Rangers fan.

Dempsey

TheBuilder wrote: »

I posted about the game, today's game, or is that not allowed?

It's easy to have a laugh with the other lads, but there's a couple of you with severe problems, you really should see someone about it.

But I'll keep you happy, I'll stay out of it, don't want that vein to pop in your head, you seem like your about to have an aneurysm every time you get into a discussion with a Rangers fan.

I wasnt trying to get a reaction other than mock yer constant use of it when Celtic fans tries to discuss something Sevco related but since it did, many a discussion about current Scottish football topic was ruined by that jeer constantly used by Sevco fans. See how you dont like it being thrown in your face when all you are trying to do is discuss something properly?

Celtic start half asleep again!

Dodd

Dempsey wrote: »

Celtic have a bad habit of starting slow under Lennon, THFC. You'd think Lennon would have them more pumped for matches but half the time they look like they are sleepwalking

EDIT

Definitely offside, his right foot is furthest forward of anyone

I could be wrong but didn't Celtic score in the first 4 minutes in the first leg.?

RoryMac

Dodd wrote: »

Dempsey wrote: »

Celtic have a bad habit of starting slow under Lennon, THFC. You'd think Lennon would have them more pumped for matches but half the time they look like they are sleepwalking

EDIT

Definitely offside, his right foot is furthest forward of anyone

I could be wrong but didn't Celtic score in the first 4 minutes in the first leg.?

They did but last season conceded early in what seemed like every European game

Dempsey

Dodd wrote: »

I could be wrong but didn't Celtic score in the first 4 minutes in the first leg.?

They did because the left back was fixing his hair! (He got lots of pelters in the media for it)

Celtic have scored early in the last 2 games but its normally not the case. They are usually half asleep and it takes a few close calls or conceding to wake them up.

Dempsey

Looking forward to seeing Tony Watt on the field

PauloMN

Titi and Gashi.... some great names on their shirts.

Tony Watt coming on, absolutely delighted for the bhoy, he so deserves it. Great that lads like him get a chance in European games.

Fair play to Sammy, he put in a good shift.

the realpigiron

Did Samaras pick up an injury there?

Dempsey

Does Wilson think about where he is heading the ball to?! I think its hit and hope everytime

RoryMac

the realpigiron wrote: »

Did Samaras pick up an injury there?

Seemed to have an issue with his back

Dempsey

Good work by Watt, why was Hooper flat footed there?!

the realpigiron

RoryMac wrote: »

Seemed to have an issue with his back

We will have to buy a striker or two before Friday with Bangura out on loan, Stokes injured. Very light in that department now. Might see a loan striker come in along with a new signing. Lenny should be on the blower now, job done here.

RoryMac

the realpigiron wrote: »

RoryMac wrote: »

Seemed to have an issue with his back

We will have to buy a striker or two before Friday with Bangura out on loan, Stokes injured. Very light in that department now. Might see a loan striker come in along with a new signing. Lenny should be on the blower now, job done here.

Haven't left ourselves much time to get someone, hopefully we've something lined up