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Naturally it took me a long time to get over the UEFA Cup final in 2003 but this was majorly disappointing. In the context of things, one was a final which it would have been terrific to win, this was a qualifying game which we should have been able to get through.
Celtic cannot try to defend their aggregate lead in the second leg of their Champions League play-off against LASK, according to the club's former striker Cillian Sheridan. Martin O'Neill's side won last week's first leg 3-0 at Parkhead thanks to some sparkling attacking play, although the Austrian champions did also have several chances. Sheridan says Celtic must adopt a similar gameplan in Austria on Tuesday if they are to reach the competition proper and has backed a summer signing to make his mark in the game.
Celtic midfielder Mika Baur wants to build on his "incredible" home debut by beating LASK and fulfilling his Champions League dream. Martin O'Neill's take a 3-0 lead over the Austrians into tonight's Champions League play-off second leg after last week's victory in Glasgow. The convincing win was Baur's first appearance at Celtic Park after coming off the bench at Tannadice in the League Cup following his move from Paderborn.
Even now, 10 months after it was first announced in a jaw-dropping late-night statement, there remains something faintly surreal at Martin O'Neill being front and centre stage with Celtic once more.
IAN LADYMAN: Alexander Isak used to take penalties for his old club but when Liverpool won one in the 96th minute yesterday, I almost hoped he wouldn't take it. He didn't.
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