Messages started to drop yesterday from Celtic fans heading to Germany for the Champions League clash on Tuesday against Borussia Dortmund. Meet ups have been arranged. My away day journey will start on Monday morning but for fans travelling from Japan, the US and Asia their journey began yesterday.
Celtic v the rangers game always attracts fans from far off destinations and outside Celtic Park for the Glasgow Derby I met fans who had travelled from Australia, North America and Mexico.
In recent seasons I have noticed that it is not only Glasgow Derbies and Cup finals that Celtic fans are prepared to travel for they are now travelling from all corners of the World for Champions League/ Europa League away games
Celtic really is a global club and we will be in Thailand for the next home game v the rangers next March with fans from around the globe at the 3rd Trip to Thai Celtic festival. Nothing beats being in the stadium for these clashes but this is one game I am looking forward to watching on TV.
Before Brendan Rodgers puts all his focus on the massive challenge that lies ahead in Germany he must first head to Perth to take on managerless St. Johnstone. Craig Levein got the sack and the home club have also cut back Celtic’s ticket allocation for the game.
After last weeks win over Falkirk at Celtic Park in the League Cup quarter final. Some sections of the media and some Celtic fans have been vocal about the performance of some of the Celtic ‘. Brendan Rodgers made eight changes to the team who hammered Slovan Bratislava midweek.
In the end the strength of the bench and the substitutions who came off it made the difference. At 2-1 down on the hour mark the manager made the changes to ensure safe passage to the semi-final where in-form Aberdeen await.
Celtic 5 Falkirk 2 the final score. Kuhn the hero of the day with a Man of Match half hour, scoring 2 and setting up Adam Idah for another 2. Is it harsh to single out player’s who have had little playing time? Should we not judge them on more than 60 minutes? Those who slated Kuhn last season will now be only too happy to eat humble pie this season.
Will Brendan Rodgers select his best starting 11 or make some changes ahead of a very important week for Celtic? Lots of questions but one answer is for sure Celtic fans will will travel anywhere to see the Bhoys. Just a pity we can’t get enough tickets to meet decd.
First it’s the bread and butter if the SPFL before dining at the CL table.
Andrew Milne is Editor of More than 90 Minutes
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