Bluedell

68 minutes

Celtic statement is as follows: HAVING been inundated with complaints in relation to an article in the Sunday Herald last weekend, Celtic Football Club has today written to the Editor of the newspaper looking for his comments on the matter. "The complaints have been in response to an article containing the line, ââ?¬Å?some fans would probably rather have a bead-rattling Hoopy the Huddle Hound in the dug-out.ââ?¬Â As a club open to all since its formation in 1888, regardless of race or religion, this disparaging characterisation of Celtic supporters is extremely disappointing and offensive. The reference is completely inappropriate, and one which has naturally caused great concern amongst our supporters. Clearly, with the level of feeling among our supporters being so high with regards to this issue, the club felt it important to address this issue with the newspaper concerned." They seem to be more concerned over this than their league game tomorrow night.

I love the optimism in this thread. Reassures me that perhaps I'm being overly pessimistic.

Old firm games often go to which ever team wants it the most. I have a feeling that they may be really up for it and could get a win. 2-1. McDonald and McGeady, Cousin for us. Hope I'm as wrong as I was with the Lisbon result.

True! although having signed up for the CCCS and the game being at Hampden, I'm assuming I'm guaranteed a ticket, although hasn't arrived yet.

Bad news. It will affect the attendance. I'd prefer it not to be on as I'm going....assuming I get a ticket.

Don't know. haven't got the ticket yet.

I'm going.

Would you drive? I could give directions for a safe car journey.

Hope it's not Healey either. Doesn't seem to be consistent. The rumours seem to be based on his nationality and nothing else anyway.

One off payment of �£12 (or �£25 for non-season ticket holders) I believe. You then have to apply for individual games.

There's the odd time I end up with a ticket that I don't want and don't use, but still worth it.

Being on the CCCS scheme means never having to phone up the ticket office. I'm so glad I have taken this option as the ticket office sounds a nightmare.

UEFA cup. I've seen us win the SPL title loads of times, but never seen us winning a European trophy. Coming first in a two horse race. Where's the achievement in that? A UEFA cup win would be remembered for years and years. As for what celtic fans say or think, I couldn't really care. Why let your goals for our great club be dictated by them?

Thought that might have been the case. Should have given you the benefit of the doubt.

Lack of consistency?

I'm just borrowing it.

And another

I just didn't want to take the credit for someone else's inspiration....and inspired it is.

Excuse my ignorance but where is Isa Bagci from?

But I couldn't resist

Maybe Walter didn't let Ally in on the plan

But it could be a risk he wasn't willing to take?

Did anyone see JCD getting interviewed Gabriel Clarke asks him what the fans mean to him twice. JCD doesn't understand and has to turn to barry for a translation. "Were the fans good?" says the bold Baz which JCD understands perfectly.

I think we can put Davis's poor performance in the home leg down to not being fit. Get him signed!