Making a point that is a fact! Last season when they were in Europa those wonderful European nights didn't exist. "SO" my point is its bit hypocritical the media going on and on about its bouncing on these great European nights! It bounces only when there in champs league playing top teams..
Begs the question, why can't we get an atmosphere like that at the etihad? Too many suits, a new generation of fans, a sense of expectation rather than anticipation, astadium that was built for a different purpose and converted to a football stadium? Maybe a wee bit of all that but whatever the reason the atmosphere at times leaves a lot to be desiredWell impressed. Classy club, fantastic fans and possibly the best atmosphere I've ever heard and I've been everywhere. Any Celtic fans here, you're a credit to your club. I may even go back. Great day.
Begs the question, why can't we get an atmosphere like that at the etihad? Too many suits, a new generation of fans, a sense of expectation rather than anticipation, astadium that was built for a different purpose and converted to a football stadium? Maybe a wee bit of all that but whatever the reason the atmosphere at times leaves a lot to be desired
Lots of comments been made by people who weren't in the stadium. Conditions were hard and influenced our game more than theirs. Celtic pressing us was amazing as were their fans who created a fantastic atmosphere that kept their players going. Credit to them and atmosphere wise we should try and get that at our place when we play Barca.
I think both teams deserved what they got. Main problem besides the weather was both Silva and Gundogan not able to get a grip in midfield and Aguero was too quiet. Can't see a lot of teams able to do what Celtic did and even so we are able to win it. Not so yesterday though.
It will be a good atmosphere at the Etihad but it's different for our clubs. It's just another game for us whereas for Celtic the Champions League is way bigger than the SPL.Believe it or not playing against our rivals 4-6 times a season is also classed as a big occasion, if you had watched the game a few weeks ago you'd have seen for youself, although yourselves down south dont value our games,we do. Cup finals, important domestic fixtures etc. We've also had huge qualifying games early this season just for us to reach the group stages. There's no point being bitter about it, last night was a great occasion, but it is not a one off. I'd be happy to see the Etihad rocking when we come down, but it wont be, regardless of how important the fixture is.
Our atmosphere at 'normal' home games is still very very decent for the most part. We are the only club in the UK to have a rail seating section which has just under 3,000 fans in it singing for most of the 90. Just enjoy last night for what it was :)
Glad you enjoyed yourself up here mate. Surprised how well the whole day was received from both sets of fans, pundits etc. Fully expected a bit of aggro/drama and pretty dirty game, perhaps that will be the case down at the Etihad. I'm not on here to buy into the whole 'lets be friends' thing my fellow celtic fans seem to love but it was a great occasion last night. I was laughed at on here last week for knocking down people talking about how terribly poor Celtic are and that the atmosphere wont be anything out of the ordinary, glad last night was an eye opener and an experience most will remember for a long long time.
Begs the question, why can't we get an atmosphere like that at the etihad? Too many suits, a new generation of fans, a sense of expectation rather than anticipation, astadium that was built for a different purpose and converted to a football stadium? Maybe a wee bit of all that but whatever the reason the atmosphere at times leaves a lot to be desired
It will be a good atmosphere at the Etihad but it's different for our clubs. It's just another game for us whereas for Celtic the Champions League is way bigger than the SPL.
City struggle to sell out the midweek European games, whereas Premiership games are sold out every time. I looked at your average gates in the SPL and it's 45,000 so that tells its own story.
Not knocking Celtic. It's a great club, it's just unfortunate that Scottish football as a whole has fallen away.
I do envy the atmosphere your fans can create. When your dining out at the top table for closing in on a decade, it takes away the hunger and you just sit back and enjoy rather than participate. It's just natural and understandable behaviour.
I would like to see City and Celtic go through, but it's looking highly unlikely. Most likely Barca top and City second, but still a lot of football to be played yet. Celtic could beat BMG home and away on what I have seen.