Celtic v Benfica - Wednesday 7.45pm on Sky Sports 3

Some of the comments are correct. Penetration is a third of the game, and we really offered nothing in the final area of the park. No creativity, no pressure on the GK (though Hooper had the right mind), etc.

But all things considering, I remain happy with this team and the result. I strongly believe more is to follow.

 

i was only unhappy the last five mins where i felt we could have pressed for a winner but we just kept passing in the midfield

 

scott brown, take a bow son!

 

Good result considering we are missing a lot of key players and a point keeps us in the hunt. Worried about Izzy though as he looks like he has regressed this year.

 

Yep. Brown and Wanyama really stood out tonight.

 

Izzy was easily the biggest worry tonight, closely followed by Forrest.

 

the fans who are disapointed are hardly worse fans than you, we dominated benfica at home and should have won, we are only disappointed that we didnt win a game that we had a very good chance to win

 

This is a game Celtic really needed to win. There now in a situation where they can't afford to lose to Benfica in the away game and perhaps need to get a result against Barcelona at home.

 

I could be wrong, but he looked to be injured to me.Certainly limping as he came off.

 

Well I don't know about you guys but I'm really pleased with that performance, total commitment and hunger I've not seen all season, I hope this kick starts our season, Izzy was a big let down and had to be subbed. That was not tactical he would have cost us the game at that rate and can't see him remaining in the team much longer. Apart from that outstanding displays all over the park I will be raging now if we revert to the * we have seen so far and are only getting themselves up for CL games.

 

Thanks and welcome!

 

yes he is, joint top scorer in competitive matches, and I mean of players who are fit, samaras in out injured

 

Never seen a player regress so much, though. It's very difficult to comprehend.

 

Our centre mids were phenomenal. Wanyama will hopefully go for crazy money in a few years, as the rich clubs would have been watching him tonight and certainly will be throughout the remainder of the campaign.

Brown was fantastic. What a player, when he's on his game and 100% focused.

 

Wait. You're the Benfica guy arent you? We'll get the 3 points in Lisbon.:icon_mrgreen: Can't say nothing about the part in bold, cause it's true.

 

Young squad, 10 cl debuts, injuries and we did not look out of place! Only thing lacking is that cutting edge which im sure will come with confidence! Think how nervous those players would of been, now hopefully they can go into the next games a little more relaxed!

Futures bright, mon the hoops!

 

the whole team did well except forrest (sorry guys) really proud of the team. i think we can only get better. we are missing players like kayal, sammy, ledley and stokes also think a player like ki would of been perfect for tonight shame we sold him

overall its a good stepping stone

 

I saw that too.

 

Just heard Lenny say that we've recorded 5 clean sheets in a row in Europe now. Great stat for any club. Proud of the Bhoys

 

him sammy and hooper are on two commons is on four