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Champions League Play Off Round, 1st Leg: Celtic v Astana. 16th August 2017, 19:45. BT Sports

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Norm Peterson, Aug 11, 2017.

Discuss Champions League Play Off Round, 1st Leg: Celtic v Astana. 16th August 2017, 19:45. BT Sports in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. TonyTim

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    With our injuries and lack of investment in the team for qualifiers it is going to be very difficult to qualify. I think we are still good enough for a 2-0 win at home but not sure if that will be enough to see us through. A clean sheet is a must as proved against Rosenberg. Surley Brendan has learned not to play Bitton at CB ? Back 3 of Lustig, Jozo and KT with Brown Ncamp and Armstrong in the middle, Rogic in front, Forest and Sinclair wide, Griff up front.
     
  2. DonnyCelt

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    We need to come flying out tonight. Doninate from the start. Hopefully a couple of early goals and have them rocked like we did with beer sheva last year. Just no stupid * ups at the back. Heart says 5-0 head says 2-0/2-1
     
  3. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Managed to nab myself a ticket in the standing section.

    Heading straight after work. Mooooaan.
     
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  4. Sean Daleer Free Palestine Gold Member

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    Only 12 hours and 7 minutes to go...
     
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  5. Jeannie960 Gold Member Gold Member

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    We need to forget about transfers and everything else and get behind the team. We can do this. It might be a tough one but lets get some positivity going here. Believe!
     
  6. Jack Torrance Heeeeeere's Johnny! Gold Member

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    3-0

    just have a feeling that will be the score :celt_2:
     
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  7. Lyonniste Olimpico Liyonês

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    Nice made a very bad start to the season.
     
  8. Jack Torrance Heeeeeere's Johnny! Gold Member

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    never realized Astana were only formed 8 year ago :88:
     
  9. Luis1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Can't wait. Would be hooruva lot more excited if this was the away leg! Always feel you can finish it in first leg away like Helsingborg!

    But I think tonight's gonna be one of them nights...5-0 Celtic.
     
  10. ChrisMoh

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    Thats good they have a couple of injurys.Is that guy thomsov injured? heard he was injured could be wrong.
     
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    Gordon
    Gamboa Lustig Simunovic Tierney
    Brown Ntcham
    Forrest Rogic Sinclair
    Griffiths

    3-0 Griff x 2, Rogic
     
  12. Crilly Hakuhna matata

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    Rogic should start and bitton should be dropped... Rogic getting 15/20 mins last few games is brutal as he's our most creative and technically gifted player.... Hopefully if he starts Callum though he plays well. I'd say ntcham if started should do really well in the centre with brown
     
  13. Crilly Hakuhna matata

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    Playing midfielder Nir Bitton in central defence is no risk at all, says Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers as he prepares for this evening's Champions League play-off first-leg against Astana. (Scotsman)
    Load of *... He was * agains partick thistle even ffs
     
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    Sounds like he's putting him in tonight then.

    I'd have him nowhere near the team. If the striker is half decent then Bitton will struggle. Much better with a recognised centre half in Ajer.
     
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    Sinclair hasn't really lit things up yet this season. I see some magic from him tonight.
     
  16. CH4 Gold Member Gold Member

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    need to do these * the night celtic...............
     
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    I'm thinking 3-0.

    Couple of early ones from Griff.
     
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    ok guys looks like heavy rain and cold tonight plus astana players body clock mean they play us at 1.am their time so lets get this done tonight. i cannot stand the stress of having to go away and win or draw please guys get it finished tonight ok Griff lol.HH.
     
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    2-0 Griffiths double, get your money on it.
     
  20. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    The * stomach is going already, I'm having a beer soon * this. And 2 or 3 nil aslong as they don't get an away goal we should be ok. :ynwacelti