Articles tagged with "match previews"
Napoli-Lazio (Giornata 38)...that's all folks!
By Joe | May 16th, 2008The last match of the season is always tinged with a somber note. No more Sunday mornings spent watching La Giostra dei Gol on RAI International. No more wondering just high up Francesca Calligaro's skirts are going to go or how many times Simona Can ...
Napoli-Rossonero (Giornata 37)
By Joe | May 9th, 2008Napoli will at last play a meaningful match this Sunday. With any relegation doubts long since removed since the late March victory against Palermo, Napoli has had little motivation the last few months. The match presents some unique opportunities fo ...
Who are ya? – Rochester Rhinos
By Bob Kellett | May 7th, 2008The Details: Portland Timbers v Rochester Rhinos, Thursday, May 8, 7pm, PGE Park. Web audio broadcast, Video webcast, Spanish radio on La X 1040AM Last season: The 2007 Rochester Rhinos had high hopes playing their second season at Paetec Par ...
Motherwell Preview
By Matt | May 2nd, 2008Rather than talk about "anti-fitbaw", it is time to focus on Motherwell. After all, why talk about the second time a Scottish team did something? Anyways, tomorrow morning will see the Bhoys travel to Fir Park. The last time the Green and White we ...
Napoli-Siena Giornata 35
By Joe | April 25th, 2008Siena’s campaign really has been a tale of two halves. In the andata Siena managed only three victories (Palermo, Empoli & Genoa), were outscored 22 to 30 and finished up rooted at 17th. They appeared like a side that’d have to fight very har ...
More Metaphors
By Matt | April 25th, 2008Here in the little bubble from the outside of the world that I like to call “College-Land”, final examinations week is up coming. This where everything you learned comes back and you use it to ultimately succeed when it counts. You study harder t ...
It doesn't mean a thing...
By Matt | April 18th, 2008Celtic supporters have been riding an euphoric wave ever since Wednesday's dramatic win against the hated Rangers. Despite needing a late winner, Celtic controlled the game pretty well and finally showed what I have been saying all along, that Celti ...
Napoli - Parma preview
By Joe | April 17th, 2008Former La Liga veteran and Inter Milan coach Héctor Cúper look to stave off relegation this weekend as they host Napoli at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. For a variety of reasons the match means everything to the Gialloblu as they look to stay afloat an ...
Who are ya? - Puerto Rico Islanders
By Bob Kellett | April 16th, 2008The Details: Portland v Puerto Rico Islanders, Thursday, April 17, 7pm, PGE Park. Audio broadcast. Video webcast Last season: The Puerto Rico Islanders finished in sixth place in 2007 with a (10-8-10) record, making the playoffs for the second con ...
"It's the most important game of the season...until the next one."
By Matt | April 15th, 2008That headline says it all, and Georgios Samaras has hit the nail on the head with it. All other "must win games" pale in comparison to the one tomorrow. While the title for Celtic is still a long shot, any comeback hopes begin and end tomorrow. It ...
Motherwell Preview
By Matt | April 4th, 2008Saturday is the start of another busy period for the Bhoys, with two of the next three games facing Motherwell, with the third of course being again against Rangers. After these three games, the likelihood of Celtic being able to contend for the lea ...
Schalke-Barcelona preview
By Mike | March 31st, 2008Man I feel like such a lazy bastard copying and pasting everything this. Credits again go out to the Schalke website. Mirko Slomka is keenly aware just how special Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final clash with Barcelona (kick-off: 204 ...
Napoli-Palermo
By Joe | March 28th, 2008Napoli host Palermo on Sunday night for the posticipo match of Giornata 31. The rosanero come up north winless in their last five and losers of three consecutive matches. The stretch cost coach Francesco Guidolin his job for the 39th time and Palermo ...
Rangers Preview
By Matt | March 28th, 2008I do not think it is possible to understate the importance of this game. There is no way that Celtic can afford to fall back further in the league and still have hopes of winning the league. Of course there is the whole "One of the biggest rivalrie ...
Napoli-Fiorentina (match preview)
By Joe | March 18th, 2008Napoli welcome EUFA Cup quarterfinalists Fiorentina to the Stadio San Paolo on Wednesday evening. The Viola are sitting pretty in fourth place and it'll take a near collapse at this point for them to fall out of that last Champions League qualification s
Celtic v Dundee United Preview. Battle of the Busy Clubs
By Matt | March 11th, 2008On Wednesday, the Bhoys are back in Celtic Park, hosting Dundee United. While most in the SPL have any trip to Glasgow highlighted on their calendar, perhaps the Tangerines will be looking forward to their trip to Hampden on Sunday against Rangers i ...
Celtic-Caley Thistle: Three Points Mandatory
By JT | February 27th, 2008Celtic welcome Inverness Caledonian Thistle to Parkhead tonite, hoping this match will be a repeat of September's 5-0 home demolition of the Jags and not the 3-2 loss Caley handed them on the road in December. Since the January transfer window shut, Ce
Celtic-Barçelona: Glory Awaits
By JT | February 20th, 2008The day has finally arrived. Since Celtic drew Barcelona in the Champions League Round of 16 back in December, the Hoops faithful have eagerly awaited the first leg at Celtic Park. Now its here. Let me say this first before I get into the specifics o
Celtic-Barça: Pre-Preview
By JT | February 19th, 2008Its impossible to deny that there are significant similarities between The Celtic Football Club and FC Barcelona. The footballing success domestically and in Europe, a playing style that revolutionized the game in the late 60's and into the 70's, tre
Celtic-Hearts Preview: Warmup for Midweek
By JT | February 15th, 2008Celtic take on Hearts tomorrow at Celtic Park in their first home match since mid-January. After thrashing both Kilmarnock and Aberdeen on the road the last two weeks by identical 5-1 scores, the Bhoys are looking for another similar performance heading
Kickoff Party: Bayern Munich vs Hansa Rostock
By Angela | February 1st, 2008The Bundesliga round 18 kicks off tonight with top of the table Bayern Munich, seperated from Werder Bremen on goal differential, taking on bottom of the table Hansa Rostock who are fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone (they're just two points aw
'Well-Celtic: The Frozen Tundra of Fir Park
By JT | January 30th, 2008Celtic travel to Fir Park today to take on Motherwell, in their first visit to face the Steelmen since Phil O'Donnell, a hero for both clubs, passed away after an on-the-pitch collapse. It should be an emotional day for all those at Celtic, in particular
Boro Youngster Signed, Guzan Mulling Offer
By JT | January 26th, 2008Celtic have signed a pre-contract agreement with Middlesbrough's young prospect Ben Hutchinson. The 20 year-old striker has forced his way into Gareth Southgate's plans this season with some great performances for the reserves and he's made five appearan
Napoli-Cagliari or trust me we need the points more than you
By Joe | January 26th, 2008In one corner: Six consecutive defeats. Fewest home points in Serie A. Outscored 14-2 in their last six matches and winless in four months. Owner of the fewest goals scored and most goals allowed in Serie A. Cagliari are a long, long way from being goo
Odds & Ends on a Sunny Friday
By JT | January 18th, 2008By far the most entertaining rumor circulating on the Celticnet these days is that the Bhoys' esteemed manager, Wee Gordon Strachan, attended Wednesday's Manchester City-West Ham FA Cup replay to watch...wait for it...Mark Noble. Now The Mirror is re
Napoli-Milan or 'let's not embarrass ourselves boys'
By Joe | January 11th, 2008Napoli travel to the San Siro for the second time this season to take on the stuffed, self-absorbed and, quite possibly, the best 'cup competition' team this side of.... well, Milan don't play second fiddle to anyone. All the talk has centered around
Napoli-Torino
By Joe | December 22nd, 2007The good sister of Turin come to the Stadio San Paolo in the closing match before the winter break. Torino coach, Walter Novellino, will have to watch from the stands after getting ejected from last week's match against Roma. The Italian draw specialists
SPL Matchday 18 Preview
By Ian Rose | December 22nd, 2007Another weekend is here, and all twelve SPL sides are in action as some battle for the lead, some for the top 6, and some just to keep hope of survival alive. Here are the matches: Celtic v. Hibernian Saturday 15:00 Can Celtic stop the bleeding and g
SPL Matchday 17 Preview
By Ian Rose | December 15th, 2007Here are the matches for the seventeenth week of the Scottish Premier League. The race for third is heating up, with three in the thick of it now in Hibs, United and Motherwell. Rangers will look to keep pace with Celtic before starting to make up their
Draw Happy Celts, Polish Duo to Say "Do Widzenia"?
By JT | December 11th, 2007For supporters of Celtic, the next two days are going to be exceptional. We can sit back, with qualification for the knockout rounds of the Champions League already secured, relax, and view the potential competition. Tomorrow sees our ancient rival
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