Celtic punters tell Rangers Champions League gloaters they will never shed their WORST ever tag – Hotline

09.11.2023 - 13:23 dailyrecord.co.uk

Debate over Celtic’s Champions League performances remains high on the agenda following the 6-0 loss to Atletico Madrid. Naturally, there is plenty of arguing and slagging between rival fans over the loss and the Parkhead side’s group position.

But there was also some serious commentary as Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “It’s plain for everyone to see after another embarrassing night for Celtic they can’t compete at Champions League level, but they still should be doing better.

They have to make themselves harder to beat and trying to outplay better teams is never going to work. When Celtic beat Barcelona, it was not by outplaying them but sitting deep, making it hard for them to break us down and hitting them on a break or getting a set piece and causing them problems that way.

Open football against big teams will result in only one thing and that’s a thrashing.” Gary Burns, Saltcoats, said: “It’s time to take a stand.

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Celtic's Champions League campaign has been scrunched up before the Christmas cards have even popped through the letter box. And the furious Parkhead faithful reckon it’s time Brendan Rodgers was finally allowed to unwrap all the names he’s dotted down on his letter to Santa.

Immobile fires Lazio past Celtic and to brink of Champions League knockouts

ROME: Ciro Immobile shot Lazio to the verge of qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with a late brace in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over eliminated Celtic. Italy forward Immobile struck twice in the final 10 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to move Lazio top of Group E, two points ahead of Atletico Madrid who are at third-placed Feyenoord later on Tuesday. Lazio will be through to the next round if Feyenoord lose to their Spanish opposition as the Dutch outfit are four points behind the new group leaders. Immobile’s double, which took his all-competitions tally for the season to seven, was a rare high point for Lazio who are 11th in Serie A. “When a team goes through a difficult period, your personal situation should take second place,” assured Immobile. “When I was on the bench, I just tried to see how I could help my team.

What results do Celtic need to qualify? Every Champions and Europa League permutation ahead of Lazio clash

Celtic have it all to do against Lazio in Rome as Brendan Rodgers men look to pull off the Italian job to keep their European dreams alive.

Pedro ramps up Celtic flattery after Champions League gut punch as he looks to repeat 'special' Lazio strike

Pumped-up Pedro admits he’s desperate to repeat his special Parkhead moment and pile more Champions League pain onto Celtic.

Barry Robson told Rangers VAR rage is a copout while Kyogo needs a rest and Celtic a January clearout - Hotline

Accusations of diving, bottle crashing and a whole lot more in a Hotline where nobody seems happy with their lot. Even Kyogo was coming in for criticism from Celtic fans after a draw with Motherwell and there was plenty to discuss as Rangers shared a the spoils at Aberdeen.

How will Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen get on in Europe and what is Philippe Clement transfer priority? Monday Jury

DAVID McCARTHY: It's unlikely. They concede too many goals at this level and although Lazio aren't brilliant, they'll have enough to make it another tough night for Brendan Rodgers' men. CRAIG SWAN: Lazio are not in great form, but at the same time, it’s hard to fancy Celtic given their place in the section. GORDON PARKS: No. Celtic's Champions League record doesn't lie and winning in Rome will sadly be another step too far. FRASER WILSON: Don’t see it. Lazio are no great shakes but while Celtic have been competitive in all but one group stage game they have paid the price for being naive and I can't see anything other than the end of their Euro campaign.