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    This is what the champions do...

    Interesting article in the Grauniad today.

    “I think we stuck to the plan quite well in the first half,” a Motherwell player said. “We were unlucky to go in 2-1 down. I wouldn’t say we created a lot of chances but we were comfortable.”

    And there was the rub. Motherwell might have felt comfortable during the opening period but they trailed after a free kick and barely landed a meaningful blow on Celtic in the final third. This is what the champions do to the also-rans. For all the focus on the creativity and flair, there is an edge to them out of possession, a structure that makes it hard to get at their defence and a willingness to let eager opponents tire themselves out."

    I changed West Ham to Motherwell, City to Celtic and the score but the whole article (https://www.theguardian.com/football...-edge-west-ham) could apply to us on a scaled down version...and I suspect not for the last time in England/Scotland this season.

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    So we now substitute Cluj ?

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    We must have really tired them out on Saturday ��

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    Must admit I really enjoyed that last night. Celtic must be absolutely kicking themselves.

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    Step up to European qualifying level and get found out

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    Quote Originally Posted by neillyboy View Post
    Step up to European qualifying level and get found out
    They are the diddys of Europe.

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    All Scottish Clubs are

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