Celtic Matchday Results and Comments

[BrianCappellieri]

CELTIC 2 DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC 1

Sweden striker Henrik Larsson fired a brace as the champions held on to record an opening-day victory over battling Dunfermline at Parkhead.

The Bhoys dominated the first half and it was no surprise when Larsson headed the opener four minutes before the break from Bobby Petta's corner.

Larsson notched his second on 66, before Gary Dempsey's strike 16 minutes from time set up a tense finish.
This is Staffordshire (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=67546&command=displayContent&sourceNode=67442&contentPK=2285029)

Opening day blues: Raith Rovers 1 Stranraer 1 (http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s9/st9351.php)

[BrianCappellieri]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38175000/jpg/_38175340_larssonceleb300.jpg
Larsson Double Dumps Dunfermline (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2167914.stm)
Larsson Double Lifts Celtic (http://www.thebeautifulgame.co.uk/newsitem.php?id=158242)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38175000/jpg/_38175362_fultonarteta300.jpg
Killie Frustrate Rangers (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2168240.stm)
Rangers denied by late goal (http://www.thebeautifulgame.co.uk/newsitem.php?id=158243)
Aberdeen Strike Late To Beat Hibs (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2168271.stm)
Caballero hits deserved equaliser (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2168266.stm)
Livi hold off Well comeback (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2167926.stm)
Patrick Thistle vs. Dundee United (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2167903.stm)

[BrianCappellieri]

Bhoys Back In Tune (http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=101830&clid=&cpid=14&Title=Bhoys+back+in+tune)

[BrianCappellieri]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38175000/jpg/_38175312_shota300.jpg
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38175000/jpg/_38175445_mclaren300.jpg

[BrianCappellieri]

I think I see PF in the background!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38175000/jpg/_38175276_larssson300.jpg
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38175000/jpg/_38175446_livvie300.jpg

[Parkhead_Faithful]

Originally posted by BrianCappellieri
I think I see PF in the background!

The handsome bugger in the expensive clothing seated next to the blonde and redhead glamour models, aye thats me!
However did you guess?;)

[Parkhead_Faithful]

Condolences to tims all over the world who could not only not see the match but also not listen to it as well, Larssons second......WORLD CLASS!
:D

[Parkhead_Faithful]

Originally posted by BrianCappellieri

What on earth is the "razzle???" Computer? Chair?

:D
The razzle - out on the bevvy - out on the town - out on the piss - having a swally - boozing - drowning my sorrows - down the boozer etc etc.

[BrianCappellieri]

Ooooh. Well I've learned a new phrase. ;)

*No chance of seeing video of the goals on the official site, is there?

Larsson At The Double For Celtic (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643242.html?menu=sport.football)
Rangers Struggle To Impress (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643216.html?menu=sport.football)
McLeish Feels Early Frustration (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643282.html?menu=sport.football)
Aberdeen Snatch Late Victory (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643261.html?menu=sport.football)
Butcher Sent Off As Well Lose (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643256.html?menu=sport.football)
Dundee Boss Rues Wasted Chances (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643279.html?menu=sport.football)
Falkirk Show Their Intentions (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643268.html?menu=sport.football)
Patrick and Dundee United Draw A Blank (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643253.html?menu=sport.football)
County Kick-Off In Style (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_643273.html?menu=sport.football)

[Parkhead_Faithful]

There might be, there wasnt even a sportsound radio broadcast though from what Ive heard so I wouldnt get your hopes up, potential goal of the season already tho and nobody apart from the people there saw it.:)

[BrianCappellieri]

There must have been a camera there somewhere! :) Hopefully I will see it one day.

We deserved the points, claims O'Neill

Celtic kicked off the new campaign with three hard-earned points against Dunfermline...
SoccerNet (http://www.soccernet.com/scotland/news/2002/0803/20020803cfcquotesdafc.html)

Larsson Interview (http://www.celticfc.net/default2.asp)

I know he came on late but how did Fernandez look?

[Popero]

Bah, I really would have liked to see Larsson's goal. Good thing we won, 2:1 is a bit close for my liking. At least the Gers only drew a draw!

Celtic domination has begun!

[BrianCappellieri]

http://www.images.scotsman.com/2002/08/04/0408hedb.jpg
Douglas Saves Celtic Day (http://www.sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=841492002)
Grand Old Team Hedman (http://www.sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=841502002)
Back To The Drawing Board For Rangers (http://www.sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=842102002)
Enigmatic De Boer craves something extra for Rangers’ campaign (http://www.sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=843442002)
Aberdeen Show Their Team Spirit (http://www.sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=841962002)

I'm interested in everyone's opinion on this:
North Atlantic League Cup is possible by January says Old Firm chief (http://www.sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=841892002)
I think it's a great idea but wouldn't it pretty much rule a move to the EPL/FL anytime soon?

[BrianCappellieri]

Celtic boss O'Neill satisfied after Dunfermline win (http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/scotnews4040802.html)
http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/scotnews4040802.html]Chelsea skipper Desailly lambasts Celtic's Sutton[/url]
Spurs No2 Gorman says Old Firm would be a success in England (http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/scotnews3040802.html)
West Ham, Middlesbrough, Celtic all in for free agent Izzet (Spurs No2 Gorman says Old Firm would be a success in England)

[-cman-]

Goals by Mjallby, Lambert, Sutton and Sylla. Douglas started between the sticks. Mjallby put Celtic on the board in the 4th min. Maloney got a 10 minute run in as well.

Football365 Match Report (http://www.football365.com/Match_Stats/Match_Reports/story_37124.shtml)

[-cman-]

The All-Celtic Thread was getting a bit packed. So, let's keep this thread for results and matchday comments. Put general grumblings, rumours, etc. in the All-Celtic Thread. I'll split that one off and archive it once it hits 300 posts or so.

-cman

[BrianCappellieri]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38189000/jpg/_38189296_suttonscores300.jpg

[BrianCappellieri]

TeamTalk Match Report (http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/Team_News/0,1562,12,00.html#518456)

Celtic easily dump Dons

Celtic warmed up for their Champions League showdown with FC Basel with a convincing victory over Aberdeen...
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/2179699.stm)

Celtic cruise past dazed Dons

The Swiss are the masters of timing, but even they would have acknowledged yesterday that Celtic are the best at clocking up wins. The manner in which the points were wrapped up at Pittodrie must have impressed the scout from FC Basle, visitors to Parkhead on Wednesday for a Champions' League qualifying tie, who saw the 4-0 rout...
Independent Sport (http://sport.independent.co.uk/football/scotland/story.jsp?story=323383)