In 2003 we were 3-1 up when we arrived in Stuttgart ahead of the second leg UEFA Cup clash. We left with a 5-4 aggregate win that night and the current bunch of Celtic players would have to do the same to pull off the greatest escape. None of us believe that is possible so we will go on a Jolly Bhoys to Germany something like we did in pre-season when we went to Portugal and Cork. Same faces different places.
It’s hard to believe a year ago we were pushing Bayern Munich all the way in the Champions League and now we are travelling to the same country to say a farewell to European football for another year.
The defeat to Hibs was another sore defeat to take on Sunday so soon after conceding 4 against the Germans. On Sunday we witnessed VAR at its worse. The Trusty sending off and the Scales penalty just sum up how corrupt the powers that be in Scottish Football are. Even Rangers own Ally McCoist called it out on Talk Sport.
Celtic have always been up against the establishment in Scottish Football but when you have a board of directors asleep at the wheel for over 12 months. Dermot Desmond still dictates what they do or don’t do but remains absent from Celtic Park.
Club Legend Martin O’Neill answered the call twice and got the new managers bounce on both occasions. Results and late winners have plastered over the cracks but eventually they did appear and he looked exhausted and frustrated on Sunday after the game when he spoke to the media.
When he made way for Wilfried Nancy he told anyone that would listen that the team needed quality echoing the words of Brendan Rodgers. What O’Neill got on his return was a mishmash of loan signings. Not another penny indeed!
After we have our little holiday in Germany all our focus will be on Ibrox on Sunday. With Motherwell chasing are we now in 4 horse race? Hearts are still in pole position my heart tells me Celtic can turn it around but my head is thinking different. I am keeping the faith but it is proving hard.
Andrew Milne is Editor of More than 90 Minutes & Host of the Celtic Soul Podcast
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