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European expectations

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Callum McGregor, Jun 19, 2018.

Discuss European expectations in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Mystic Penguin

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  2. Tony.

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    Can't see why we can't beat any of those clubs from those countries,a cupla strong defenders will be enough to get us through surely.
     
  3. Jax Teller

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    We are in prime position for some proper investment if we are serious about Europe; fantastic manager, settled team with a good core of players, cleaned up every domestic trophy the past couple years, and an instilled winning mentality.

    If we could add a few solid signings in key areas, we could have a good crack at it.
     
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  4. duffyfaedenny

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    3rd in group stages get a good run in uefa to quarters or semi get our own coefficient up then we should miss a few rounds.
     
  5. dmccourt95

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    Think we’ll stroll the qualifiers and finish third again but with some more creditable performances and results in the groups, would legit take quarters in Europa just for a couple of home games after Christmas
     
  6. littlekennie

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    Target should be group stage at this moment in time game at a time I suppose it will be extra special this time as only six go through I believe in the champions path the qualifiers are like a tournament in their own right with 8 games now . How many did we play to make the uefa cup final ten I believe

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  7. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    I’m just delighted if we qualify to be honest.

    You can never predict these qualifiers, always tense as * as we’re just back after a 4 week break and playing teams who are half way through their seasons. Or drawing potential banana skin teams likes Rosenborg, who we’d normally face in later rounds.

    So, aye, I just take it as it comes and if we qualify all the better.
     
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  8. Idioteque I’ll laugh until my head comes off

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    The UEFA Cup is as hard to win now as the champions league. The quality of teams in both finals are a hard ask. I’d rather make it to last 16 And see how we fair
     
  9. TonyTim Gold Member Gold Member

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    This is going to be so difficult to qualify for the Champions League this year, and when we do there wont be many plaudits from the Scottish media.. As said before, walk before we run, qualifying for the group stages is uppermost. A good go at the group stages to finish 3rd, then a right good go at the Europa League, reaching a semi-final would be an awesome achievement as there are some quality teams in there and other CL drop outs. But be happy to concentrate getting to the CL Group stages at the moment
     
  10. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Aye, it's exceptionally hard to win considering it doesn't exist anymore :lingua:
     
  11. oldpat

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    Becoming more and more difficult to reach the group stages now so wouldn’t be too down if we didn’t make it..Though still think we are more than capable of doing so,especially if we can keep things tight away from home
     
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  12. Scotia Gold Member Gold Member

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    To get to the big money stages , then anything else is a bonus .
     
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  13. Mr. Slippyfist

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    This.
     
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    Depends who else we bring in if we also get into the groups ..we can't go out and sign the finished article champions league player from top clubs as they cost too much..but what we are doing is making our own champions league players ..young up and coming players correctly scouted ..
    van dijk,wanyama,dembele,edouard etc but we are a selling club at the end of the day and to make the last 16 you cant keep doing that .. still to replace adequately in defense from van dijk..happy with ntcham for wanyama though he's a class player who will only get better.
     
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  15. Gabriel Beidh an lá linn Gold Member

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    Expect group stages. Hope for a couple of home wins and 3rd. Anything further in the el is a bonus
     
  16. angusceltic67

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    We should expect to be still playing in one of the competitions after christmas.

    Preferably the CL, realistically the EL.
     
  17. Idioteque I’ll laugh until my head comes off

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    Opted for group stages. At this point in time we really can't underestimate what it takes to navigate 4 rounds, 8 games of qualification in order to get there. Especially considering the teams we've already drawn, and that's only the first 2 rounds. If we make it to the groups, it will be a phenomenol achievement.

    From there, we could reassess targets and expectations but at this moment in time I'll be delighted to get to the group stage.
     
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    Group stages for me, hopefully get 3rd place then a run in the Europa League.

    Priority is UCL Group stages.
     
  20. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I’d be over the moon to get into it but it’s definitely not one of my ‘expectations’ because it can’t be expected.

    It will take a monumental effort to beat Rosenberg.