Summary
HAVING returned from Russia yesterday with a widely unexpected result which has made them favourites to progress to the group phase of the Champions League, Celtic will have to ensure that one ultimately misleading preconception is not replaced by another.
From the moment the draw for the final qualifying round paired the Scottish champions with Spartak Moscow, the notion that defeat - possibly even by a conclusive margin - was the likeliest outcome of the away leg had become prevalent among many of their own supporters.See the full content of this document
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Celtic Turn Pre-Match Fears Into Quiet Optimism
Given the series of hazards Gordon Strachan's side appeared to be obliged to overcome, the widespread apprehension was understandable. Playing the Russian league leaders on an artificial surface after only two competitive o...
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