Celtic v HJK Helsinki - Wed, 1 Aug K/O 19.45 - Live on Premier Sports.

They will let you in I think. It is in Laird Street (across the road from the huge Tesco supermarket). Right in the town centre. When you go in, you sign a book but loads of members sign there name beside so it appears that you have been signed in by a member.

Might be worth giving them a call to see if they are showing it but I'd be amazed if not. If for some reason you dont get in there is a pub right across the street from it called the Black Cat and it is a very Tim friendly place. They might have it as well but I'm not so sure.

Here is the CSC website and number is on it.

Greenock Celtic Supporters - Home

 

Remember this that side has had Alot of game time aswell. Things like that count. There's no reason why we can't go through this. This site always seems the same tbh that's why I usually just read it. People need to get a grip. At half time it was get holler off etc. then he gets us back in it. Always the same ppl arguing when looking at game threads. Browns a headless chicken now according to some. We haven't even started our spl season yet ofcourse we are going to be a bit ring rusty. Good attendence from the fans tonight aswell. Let's all get behind the team like they did tonight.

 

Complete bullshit and you know it.

Do you realise we won tonight?

 

A love reading sammysbooboos:icon_mrgreen:

 

Now some thoughts from a HJK fan!

Good game from us, definitely. We didn't really know what to expect, would we lose 5-0 or fight and play as well as we can? Well, we didn't play as well as we can, but it was good anyways.
Our first goal was a beauty, really good build up to the attack. A bit lucky in the end, yes, but luck always plays a big role in sports.

Unfortunately both Celtic goals were caused by major *-ups from HJK. The first goal was a result from Mannström losing the ball in a very dangerous position. The second goal was a really bad substitution from us + I was a little surprised the referee didn't let HJK get ready before the corner. Well anyways, an away goal is always important, and we still have a solid chance to get through this leg and secure our Europe groupstage spot. Deep inside me I feel a bit of confidence growing, but I still know we are likely to lose. And everything further from this is only a bonus. We showed that we are a decent side, losing against Celtic isn't something to be ashamed of.

I know it isn't nice to see your team get badmouthed, but I have to say that considering the organisation, budget and fans Celtic have, they are an incredibly bad side - Sorry. Your team play isn't good, and your game's completely up to the attitude and spirit a few individuals have - Samara most importantly. But playing as a team, you were horrible. A team with your history and resources should have completely raped a team like HJK at home. But I guess this is an ongoing trend in Scottish footy - I think you should consider joining the English leagues like Cardiff and Swansea. Just a thought.

I know this seems harsh, but I'm just making conversation, from a footy-fan to another.

And don't bother with "HJK SUCKS" - attitude answers. I know they aren't a good European side, but we showed tonight we can be decent. It's a good thing living in hope and not expecting too much! I'm just looking for some constructive, open-minded footy talk. Can't wait for next weeks game at Sonera Stadium! Will be there of course.

Thanks all!

 

sammybobo, can I ask you a genuine question?

Why do you only ever come on here when we lose or, in this case, don't win convincingly ? You weren't here when we won the league, when we beat Rangers to go top of the league, when we beat Rennes etc. etc.

 

Loved the way Mulgrew scored an identical goal to the one he got against that now defunct team last season.

 

Yes, I do know, having watched every minute of it.

I am very pleased we won.

The goal we lost was poor, and we should have scored more.

We are still poor.

Is that trolling in your book ?

 

Need to remember mate this was our first game of the season. We still made a lot of chances and that is as rusty as tou would ever face us.

Your goal was as sloppy as it would get from our point of view.

You seemed like a decent SPL side, if we get our act together next week I can't see any problems with getting through and with another competitive game on Saturday it will go a long way for us to get the shooting boots on.

 

And the top Celtic fan award goes to Sammybobo

 

What do you think was the positives about our game tonight?

 

Really thought it was a good performance appart from that shity goal !!!
Adam Matthews was tremendous and man of the match by a mile.
What I didn't understand is when we go the second goal and the tempo was up to drop back to doing what we done first half and play at a smaller pace ! Couldnt have easily buried the game/tie tonight !

Going away from home second leg would consider dropping izzy unless we play ledley at left mid to cover him as we are to easily exposed !

Last point - ano a lot of people on here are saying take the money for ki and invest in the squad but tonight would have played into ki's hands !! We need someone in midfield to pass the ball quicker and miss out a short pass and go long !! I would keep ki as he was probably our best player in Europe last year and do we really need wanyama (yes until we get cover for cb) kayal brown ledley ? ki completely different and we need him in Europe !

 

To call a team an "incredibly bad side" after watching one match in which they won, having never played a competitive game for months is really that valid is it?

I thought we done ok. Took us a half to warm up and gave away a sloppy goal. The 2nd half we could have scored a few more if we were sharper. I still think we will go through but we will need to improve a lot in the next stage but by then we will have had a month of proper gametime under our belts. To be honest HJK looked like a better than average SPL side - no more no less.

 

In my short time on here I've noticed that a few folk only turn up when things are going bad.

Now don't get me wrong there are plenty of folk who * * their pants when things aren't going good but do you know what?

They are there cheering like a * weird cheering freak of nature when we score, they are there when we put in a good performance and they praise the team.

It's just strange mate.

for all i know you are too busy dancing around your living room, sniffing charlie, * models, and playing the harp with your feet to post on here when we are winning to your satisfaction but you have to admit folk have a case against you when you admit yourself you only show up when * is going bad?

 

There goal

 

Do you even know what sort of budget Celtic have? It's not huge at all, we have very little cash to spend, particularly in comparison to most of Europe. For us anyone over about £2m is considered a decent money signing, anyone over 4/5m is expensive. Also our team play was good tonight. We passed the ball well, we created chances and, in all honestly, should have destroyed you. For the amount of possession and chances each side had, I don't think 5-1 would have been an unfair result. Let's not forget the penalty shouts we had turned down.

 

Mate we hammered your team like most of the game. The amount of chances we had dwarfed you guys had. Your goal was flukier than any of our goals scored tonight.

I don't know who will go through next week but we'll need to see. What's the wages like at HJK for the players?

Also we're just back from pre-season. Yous have a whole 19 competitive games over us.

 

Compared to what? Who are you comparing this team against?

 

His favourite side, the 9 in a row winners..... with Hateley and Gazza etc

 

I thought HJK were very very poor in all honesty, created nothing of note besides the goal, weren't very good at passing or particularly skillful.

They kept getting down our left because Izzy was well off the pace, he's not been at his best since he got injured sadly I really, really hope he gets back to his 1st season form because if he's playing well we can give anyone a game.

With another 90 minutes match fitness from this weekend we should be able to go over there and win.