Celtic Possibly Playing in Philly in July????? [Archive]

Zman Gunner

01 Jun 2006, 12:24 AM

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/othernews.asp?articleID=167630

Celtic has confirmed matches with DC on 7/12 and New England on 7/19. I read in other articles that they are slated to play another match - rumor has it that the opponent will be Chivas (Guadalajara) and the venue will either Philly (Linc) or Giants Stadium - probably 7/15 or 7/16 (7/15 is a Red Bulls home game so they could do another double-header). I am sure that Lurie and Company would love to keep their summer streak alive of bringing internaional games to the Linc.

n4100

01 Jun 2006, 01:39 AM

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/othernews.asp?articleID=167630

Celtic has confirmed matches with DC on 7/12 and New England on 7/19. I read in other articles that they are slated to play another match - rumor has it that the opponent will be Chivas (Guadalajara) and the venue will either Philly (Linc) or Giants Stadium - probably 7/15 or 7/16 (7/15 is a Red Bulls home game so they could do another double-header). I am sure that Lurie and Company would love to keep their summer streak alive of bringing internaional games to the Linc.I could give a flying f@ck about Mr. Laurie, Joe Banner, et al. when it comes to soccer. Bastards used the sport to help get both state and city funding for that damned empty bowl, but haven't backed it up except for a total of perhaps 8-10 matches (and that includes the WWC03) since it was built.

Eddie26

01 Jun 2006, 02:56 AM

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/othernews.asp?articleID=167630

Celtic has confirmed matches with DC on 7/12 and New England on 7/19. I read in other articles that they are slated to play another match - rumor has it that the opponent will be Chivas (Guadalajara) and the venue will either Philly (Linc) or Giants Stadium - probably 7/15 or 7/16 (7/15 is a Red Bulls home game so they could do another double-header). I am sure that Lurie and Company would love to keep their summer streak alive of bringing internaional games to the Linc.

Even MORE interesting is that about a month to 6 weeks ago I got a letter from RB telling me about the Barca game and it mentioned that they 7/15 game against the Rapids would be played somewhere other than Giants Stadium.

Maybe this thread should be renamed: Possible MLS doubleheader in Philly?

celt1997

01 Jun 2006, 07:31 AM

Even MORE interesting is that about a month to 6 weeks ago I got a letter from RB telling me about the Barca game and it mentioned that they 7/15 game against the Rapids would be played somewhere other than Giants Stadium.

Maybe this thread should be renamed: Possible MLS doubleheader in Philly?

I wouldn't put any money on the double header happening, but it would be a great way to judge interest in the Philly area by having the MLS play here.

SoccerPrime

01 Jun 2006, 09:27 AM

I am emailing the club to ask today.
http://www.celticfc.net/

I welcome assistance in finding out what is going on.

Z010 Union

01 Jun 2006, 11:02 AM

Boy a 7/15 doubleheader with an announcement of Philadephia Athletic starting in 2007 would make for a nice event.

SoccerPrime

01 Jun 2006, 11:13 AM

Got a response from Celtic FC:
We will be playing 3 matches on the east coast during a 10 day training camp from 10th - 20th July, however, venues and dates for the matches are still to be announced.

As soon as this information is available, the details will be posted on the official website at: www.celticfc.net

OKTerrific

01 Jun 2006, 12:33 PM

Seeing Celtic play in DC and my own city would be beyond amazing. I hope this happens.

Leon_St_Spurs

01 Jun 2006, 03:03 PM

figures, i'll be in memphis during that time.

SoccerPrime

01 Jun 2006, 03:05 PM

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/othernews.asp?articleID=167630

Celtic has confirmed matches with DC on 7/12 and New England on 7/19. I read in other articles that they are slated to play another match - rumor has it that the opponent will be Chivas (Guadalajara) and the venue will either Philly (Linc) or Giants Stadium - probably 7/15 or 7/16 (7/15 is a Red Bulls home game so they could do another double-header). I am sure that Lurie and Company would love to keep their summer streak alive of bringing internaional games to the Linc.
Zman, where are you getting the Chivas and Philly rumor from? If you give me some more solid source I can maybe find out more from my sleuthing.

Thanks

celt1997

01 Jun 2006, 04:25 PM

figures, i'll be in memphis during that time.

Yeah, I have a wedding to attend out of state that weekend. Of course if they play on Sunday (7/16) that would be a different story.

SoccerPrime

01 Jun 2006, 04:30 PM

Even MORE interesting is that about a month to 6 weeks ago I got a letter from RB telling me about the Barca game and it mentioned that they 7/15 game against the Rapids would be played somewhere other than Giants Stadium.

Maybe this thread should be renamed: Possible MLS doubleheader in Philly?
I am not one to doubt the mighty Meadowlands Sports Complex, but on its website, they still have the 7/15 listed as being played at Giants Stadium.
Are you sure about that Eddie?

Eddie26

01 Jun 2006, 04:34 PM

I am not one to doubt the mighty Meadowlands Sports Complex, but on its website, they still have the 7/15 listed as being played at Giants Stadium.
Are you sure about that Eddie?

Looking at the letter as we speak.

OKTerrific

01 Jun 2006, 05:16 PM

Looking at the letter as we speak.

As said before, that would set the stage PERFECTLY for a Philly MLS announcement. Of course, we thought that about the Draft too...

Zman Gunner

01 Jun 2006, 11:28 PM

Zman, where are you getting the Chivas and Philly rumor from? If you give me some more solid source I can maybe find out more from my sleuthing.

Thanks

Chivas rumor was on one of the Celtic - American Supporter Groups (I think that it was a Philly-based one).

The Philly rumor came from an online newspaper article that I read late last night after going to watch DC United destroy the Crew - I can not seem to locate it now (it was from a MLS city, not DC - one that has an article about the local team and then lists a few notes regarding other teams in the league). It listed the DC and NE games for Celtic as well as Philly being a possibility as the middle game of the tour.

SoccerPrime

02 Jun 2006, 02:24 PM

CONFIRMED! July 16: Match TBC v South American opposition, Philadelphia (4pm local time)

from the official Celtic FC website
http://www.celticfc.net/newsroom/news.aspx?id='2006-06-02_1206pc'

Yahoo!
EDIT: Notice TBC means "to be confirmed" so not 100%, but at least 90% ;)

OKTerrific

02 Jun 2006, 03:15 PM

AMAZING!!!

Are Red Bulls moving their game here to play a doubleheader?

Zman Gunner

02 Jun 2006, 03:17 PM

AMAZING!!!

Are Red Bulls moving their game here to play a doubleheader?

I would doubt it -if I were a RBNY season ticket holder, would I want a "home" game for which I already paid moved from N. Jersey to Philly?

SoccerPrime

02 Jun 2006, 03:17 PM

AMAZING!!!

Are Red Bulls moving their game here to play a doubleheader?
Eddie is the only one who can answer that.

dcajedi

02 Jun 2006, 04:37 PM

CONFIRMED! July 16: Match TBC v South American opposition, Philadelphia (4pm local time)

from the official Celtic FC website
http://www.celticfc.net/newsroom/news.aspx?id='2006-06-02_1206pc'

Yahoo!
EDIT: Notice TBC means "to be confirmed" so not 100%, but at least 90% ;)

"Are you Tierney in disguise...."

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