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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Celtic attempt to conquer country Scottish clubs always lose
The Hoops face a marathon 3,536-mile, 11-hour trek from Glasgow to Almaty in the Champions League play-off round against Kairat Almaty. Scottish clubs have a nightmare record in Kazakhstan and have lost on five of the seven occasions, drawing twice. Celtic have been in Kazakhstan on three occasions, but each time it was in Astana. In 2013, they crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Shakhter Karagandy, who had moved their game to the capital. Three years later, Celtic salvaged a 1-1 draw against FC Astana, and a year later, Celtic lost 4-3 in the away match to the same opponents, although the tie was wrapped up after a 5-0 home victory. Scotland also suffered a defeat under Alex McLeish six years ago when they were destroyed 3-0 in Astana. Three Scottish teams have also played 770 miles to the east in Almaty. Aberdeen lost 2-1 to Kairat Almaty ten years ago in the Europa League when a Kenny McLean goal wasn't enough for Derek McInnes' team, who could only draw 1-1 at Pittodrie in the return and were eliminated. Scotland Under 21s have twice played there in the past three years - they drew 2-2 in 2022 and last October, they lost 3-2 despite a goal from Udinese star Lennon Miller, when a win would have seen them qualify for the Euros play-offs.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
The Kazakhstan hex Celtic will attempt to smash in UCL tie
But Scottish clubs have a nightmare record in the former Soviet outpost in Asia and have lost on five of the seven occasions and drawn twice. Celtic have been in Kazakhstan on three occasions, but each time it was in Astana. In 2013, they crashed to a disastrous 2-0 defeat to Shakhter Karagandy, who had moved their game to the capital. Three years later, Celtic did at least salvage a 1-1 draw against FC Astana, and a year later, Celtic lost 4-3 in the away match to the same opponents, although the tie was wrapped up after a 5-0 home victory. Read more: Scotland also suffered an infamous defeat under Alex McLeish six years ago when they were destroyed 3-0 also in Astana. And three Scottish teams have also played 770 miles to the east in Almaty too. Aberdeen lost 2-1 to Kairat Almaty ten years ago in the Europa League when a Kenny McLean goal wasn't enough for Derek McInnes' team, who could only draw 1-1 at Pittodrie in the return and were eliminated. And Scotland Under 21s have twice played there in the past three years - they drew 2-2 in 2022 when current Celtic scout Peter Houston took charge of the team because manager Scot Gemmill was suffering from Covid in a match with floodlight failure. And last October, they lost 3-2 at the crumbling Almaty Ortalyk Stadium despite a wonder striker from new Udinese star Lennon Miller, when a win would have seen them qualify for the Euros play-offs.
The National
5 days ago
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- The National
The Kazakhstan hex Celtic will attempt to smash in UCL tie
The Hops face a marathon 3,536-mile, 11-hour trek from Glasgow in the Champions League play-off round against Kairat Almaty as they bid to reach the league stage. But Scottish clubs have a nightmare record in the former Soviet outpost in Asia and have lost on five of the seven occasions and drawn twice. Celtic have been in Kazakhstan on three occasions, but each time it was in Astana. In 2013, they crashed to a disastrous 2-0 defeat to Shakhter Karagandy, who had moved their game to the capital. Three years later, Celtic did at least salvage a 1-1 draw against FC Astana, and a year later, Celtic lost 4-3 in the away match to the same opponents, although the tie was wrapped up after a 5-0 home victory. Read more: Scotland also suffered an infamous defeat under Alex McLeish six years ago when they were destroyed 3-0 also in Astana. And three Scottish teams have also played 770 miles to the east in Almaty too. Aberdeen lost 2-1 to Kairat Almaty ten years ago in the Europa League when a Kenny McLean goal wasn't enough for Derek McInnes' team, who could only draw 1-1 at Pittodrie in the return and were eliminated. And Scotland Under 21s have twice played there in the past three years - they drew 2-2 in 2022 when current Celtic scout Peter Houston took charge of the team because manager Scot Gemmill was suffering from Covid in a match with floodlight failure. And last October, they lost 3-2 at the crumbling Almaty Ortalyk Stadium despite a wonder striker from new Udinese star Lennon Miller, when a win would have seen them qualify for the Euros play-offs.
BBC News
06-08-2025
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- BBC News
Manning on McLean, Topic and summer recruitment
Norwich City head coach Liam Manning faced the media ahead of the Canaries' first Championship game of the host Millwall at Carrow Road on Saturday (15:00 BST).Here are some of the key points from the press conference:Manning said his squad is "good to go" for the big kick-off. He said his players have worked hard during the pre-season to get to this captain Kenny McLean recently had an operation on his ankle issue. Manning said the surgery went well and the Scotland international is on course to return in did not reveal who will be team captain on Saturday but said a decision has been the abundance of summer signings: "It shows the intent from the club, there were areas that needed addressing." City have made 11 summer signings so said new signing Mirko Topic will provide the team with a 'strong ball-winner'."I'm not an egomaniac, not everything I say goes." - Manning said he is keen to consult with his staff and players before making big can listen to live commentary of Norwich City v Millwall with BBC Radio Norfolk on FM and DAB. Coverage begins at 14:00 BST on Saturday.
BBC News
23-07-2025
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- BBC News
'Darling has experience, Wright has potential'
We asked you who should don the skipper's armband for Norwich City should club captain Kenny McLean be Manning elect a young but vocal Jacob Wright? Go for a new voice in Harry Darling? Would captaincy entice Josh Sargent to stay?Here's who got your vote:Gary: Jacob Wright certainly seems to have the pedigree to lead the team. He has quality and intelligence beyond his years. Will be nice to give him the opportunity and think it will improve him Sarge, Wright or Darling for me. I can't imagine McLean will be playing much next season as we are set to purchase a defensive McLean is a huge part of the problem of recent years. He should not be captain on returning. Harry Darling has the experience and Wright has the Jacob Wright should be captain, or possibly Darling. In my opinion, Wright should stay captain even when Kenny returns because he [McLean] was a big part of why Norwich underachieved last season. We should sell Kenny and get in a new CDM who's actually good in that Some good signings, looking forward to this new season. The captain's role should go to Jacob Wright seemed to be captain vs Volendam a few days ago, but I sense Duffy is the likely candidate while McLean is out, given his age and From what I have seen from training and match videos it would be Harry Darling for me. He was barking orders and dishing out rollickings on a regular basis. Seems a natural leader and figure of I would definitely back Jacob Wright to have the armband. Despite only being at the club for half a season, he already seems like someone the squad respects and it feels like he has been here years. Assuming Sargent leaves, the only other alternatives are Jack Stacey or Emi I said last season that I could see Jacob Wright as a potential captain... and I stand by Looking like next captain could be Jacob Wright. Mature beyond his years and looking like a real leader. Otherwise, maybe Harry Darling. Kenny McLean to carry on as club I don't see Sargent staying, however I'd be delighted if this encouraged him to stay yellow and Seems like Jacob Wright will - he's young but he's clearly a leader and someone they are building the team around.
