Celtic in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25

Thinking about the first leg, obviously Maeda missing is a killer. Not to the extent it’d be if we were away from home, but still far from ideal.

Personally, I’d start Schlupp left wing. Jota didn’t look particularly fit in his cameo and whoever starts on the wings against Bayern is gonna have to do a lot of running. Hopefully we keep it close and then Jota can come on second half.

Schlupp also has the pace to recover should Taylor get caught out. The other benefit of playing Schlupp and then later Jota LW is that it limits the number of minutes Yang plays.

 

Any idea when the decision re away fans yet?

 

Despite reports suggesting Celtic fans have been given the green light for tickets in the away end at Bayern Munich, CeltsAreHere can confirm that this is not the case


The club remains under review by UEFA and is still awaiting a hearing regarding the potential punishment for pyro use at Villa Park earlier in the season.

Celtic had already been on a two-year probation for previous infractions, and UEFA’s disciplinary process could lead to an away support ban for the second leg of the Champions League playoff at the Allianz Arena.

We have saw a flurry of articles taken down by the mainstream media in the last hour. We’re conscious of Celtic fans reading wrong information and maybe booking up for the game before they know the outcome of the hearing.

While speculation has been rife, there has been no official confirmation of an allocation for Celtic fans. The decision rests with UEFA, and as it stands, the club remains in the dock.

With Brendan Rodgers’ side set to face Bayern in a high-stakes tie, the potential absence of travelling support would be a significant blow.

Celtic will be hoping for a favourable outcome, but as of today, nothing has changed regarding their standing with UEFA.

 

When do we submit the new squad?

 

You would Start Schlupp at left wing, who has never started a game for us and is 2 minutes in the door, rather than Jota , a genuine superstar and star player, against Bayern Munich? You’re at it. I’d get the tin hat on !

 

As it happens, I’ve changed my mind after watching Jota vs Dundee! He’s looking sharper than I thought he’d be and if he gets more minutes in his legs on the weekend, hopefully he’ll be closer to match fitness (which he’ll need to be vs Bayern)

Plus, I’d just assumed Schlupp had played more for Palace than he has this season. So considering he’s not match sharp either, I’ll hold my hands up and admit it was a bad idea

 

Got a punchers chance mainly because of their manager I suspect


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Has the squad been confirmed?

 

Sky sports reporting an £8300 fine for flare at Villa park, no ban.
Confirmed on BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy081kllx04o

 

No away ban.
The pyro morons should be banned for this season and made to pay the fine.

 

Celtic....the family club... It reminds me of the film Slapshot, bring the kids etc as everyone is beating the crap out of each other lol

 

Brilliant film

 

I have it on dvd.... should spin it up again for another watch lol

 

Unofficial I think but seen somewhere

Out: Montgomery, Palma, Welsh, Kyogo, Valle

In: Schlupp, Kenny, Jota

 

Celtic Football Club notes today’s decision by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body to fine Celtic 10,000 Euros, following our match against Aston Villa, for the throwing of fireworks.

We can confirm that Celtic supporters will be able to attend our forthcoming Champions League match in Munich.

As we had said previously, Celtic made every effort to ensure that our fans could attend this match, and we are pleased that UEFA has considered our detailed submission.

We can also confirm that the original suspended sentence remains in place, as a result of the previous use of pyrotechnics, most recently at the match against Borussia Dortmund, by a small minority of supporters.

Again we must make it very clear that pyrotechnics have absolutely no place at our matches and should further incidents occur, then clearly, once again, there is an extremely high risk of our supporters not being permitted access to future matches

 

Result. Danke shön.

 

I'd honestly happily go out with a bit of dignity. Imagine if we sneak a result at home (which I do think is possible) then that at least shows we are in it and can compete even if we get beat by 3 away.