:00:57. > :01:02.history of Cliftonville football club. The champions of Northern
:01:02. > :01:06.Ireland welcome the champions of Scotland Glasgow Celtic for a
:01:06. > :01:11.Champions League qualifying tie. 5,000 fans will be show horned into
:01:11. > :01:15.solt tud for this very special footballing occasion. There will be
:01:15. > :01:20.little animosity between these set of fans for what should be an
:01:20. > :01:23.intriguing first leg clash. Neil Lennon brings his side to North
:01:23. > :01:27.Belfast very wary of the Cliftonville challenge. Celtic may
:01:27. > :01:33.have reached the last 16 of the Champions League last year, but
:01:33. > :01:38.Lennon described this game as a potential banana skin. Welcome to
:01:38. > :01:42.solt tud on a glorious evening for what should be a great night for
:01:43. > :01:51.local Irish League football. Joining me this evening are a former
:01:51. > :02:01.Northern Ireland captain, Jim Magilton and Frank McAvennie. Take a
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:02:23. > :02:27.COMMENTATOR: McAvennie does it! I'm sure they make you smile your two
:02:27. > :02:31.goals. What people will forget is you played for Cliftonville as well?
:02:31. > :02:38.I did, yes. Great record, one game, one win. It doesn't get much better
:02:38. > :02:43.than that. I came over and played in the semi-final for them. Got them,
:02:43. > :02:50.they won 2-1, got them to the final. Great to put my name in the history
:02:50. > :02:56.of Cliftonville. You have been popular already here in Belfast
:02:56. > :03:01.stopping for auto graphs. Jim, you know Neil Lennon well, how worried
:03:01. > :03:05.will he be about this game It's a potential banana skin. The press
:03:05. > :03:09.into the game was that he wasn't going to take it lightly. He
:03:09. > :03:14.understands what it means to the people of Cliftonville, he knows it
:03:14. > :03:18.they are riding the crest of a wave. Emotions run high here. He will go
:03:18. > :03:24.and he picked the a very, very strong side. He wants to get this
:03:24. > :03:31.tie out of the way. Look at the Celtic line-up this evening. Of
:03:31. > :03:37.course, they arrived with as strong a side as possible without first
:03:37. > :03:43.timers Charlie Mulgrew, Joe Ledley, Adam Matthews and Gary Hooper and
:03:43. > :03:51.Virgil van Dijk all with injuries. Virgil van Dijk all with injuries.
:03:51. > :03:56.The midfield is great. Strong midfield. Stokes great upfront. Big
:03:56. > :04:02.Samaras. Goal threats, as you say, all over the park for Celtic
:04:02. > :04:07.tonight. Goals. You look at that midfield four. That is a strongest
:04:07. > :04:10.four you can pick at the moment. As four you can pick at the moment. As
:04:10. > :04:16.I say, he is taking it seriously. He picked the strongest side he could,
:04:16. > :04:26.on paper. You know, es's a formidable task Cliftonville will
:04:26. > :04:29.
:04:29. > :04:33.face. Scott Brown must be fit, if there was doubt he wouldn't play him
:04:33. > :04:37.on that surface. Samaras is a great player. He didn't score as many
:04:37. > :04:44.goals as he should have scored. He is a great player. He can turn and
:04:44. > :04:51.run at people. The manager has given him confidence. That is reflected in
:04:51. > :04:56.his performances. Stokes?Great ball. Stokes has had the potential.
:04:56. > :05:02.He always had potential. You are waiting for him to deliver. He is in
:05:02. > :05:07.the big stage. Forrest is looking for a big season this year. Stokes
:05:07. > :05:11.is playing for a contract. He got that. He is happy now. I think so r
:05:11. > :05:17.I think Stokes is the man tonight. He has so much ability. I think he
:05:17. > :05:23.will terrorise the part-timers. homecoming for the Celtic manager,
:05:23. > :05:28.Neil Lennon, here are his pre-match thoughts. Welcome back. What is it
:05:28. > :05:32.like to be home? Wonderful. First time in my career I have come back
:05:32. > :05:37.for a competitive game. The welcome I've had and the hospitality has
:05:37. > :05:40.been fantastic. Now, it's down to business. To the team. You have gone
:05:40. > :05:48.with Efe Ambrose and given the injury list you were forced to do
:05:48. > :05:52.that. Not ideal given given he is back from Confederations Cup?
:05:52. > :05:57.a fortnight holiday. He did the fitness tests required of him. He is
:05:57. > :06:02.a naturally fit boy anyway. His experience should stand us in good
:06:02. > :06:07.stead this evening. Worried about the potential of the banana skin
:06:07. > :06:15.given the preseason didn't go well in Germany? If it didn't go well you
:06:15. > :06:18.are looking at a potential banana skin. I hope the results won't
:06:18. > :06:24.affect the confidence going into the game. They have been together a
:06:24. > :06:31.number of years. The I'm right in saying you have done something
:06:31. > :06:34.nothing your starting 11 have that is scored at solt tud as a
:06:34. > :06:39.15-year-old when Tommy Breslin was playing, do you remember it? Yes.
:06:39. > :06:44.It's one of my earlier memories. It's my first real experience of a
:06:44. > :06:52.big crowd in a stadium environment. It was a fantastic feeling. I
:06:52. > :06:56.scuffed it in. Are you nervous?No, if I'm nervous it raidalities on to
:06:56. > :07:00.the players. I'm looking forward to it. What a night it is for the
:07:00. > :07:04.Cliftonville players. Some of them have been working today, knocked off
:07:04. > :07:09.early before playing against the mighty Celtic tonight. We take a
:07:09. > :07:13.look at their team, Jim, the one look at their team, Jim, the one
:07:13. > :07:22.change from the Cup final side Scannell comes in. They know how to
:07:22. > :07:25.score goals? They do. If you are scoring more goals than any other
:07:26. > :07:28.team and you are conceding less, it's a recipe for success. Of course
:07:29. > :07:33.it is. They deserve this opportunity. It's a wonderful night
:07:33. > :07:43.for them. I hope they use it as motivation motivational lsh I hope
:07:43. > :07:44.
:07:44. > :07:47.it inspires them rather than deflats them. They said if Celtic can beat
:07:47. > :07:51.Barcelona then Cliftonville can beat Celtic, is that the case? I think
:07:51. > :07:56.so. The history books will show there has been upsets. There could
:07:56. > :07:59.be one tonight. Looking at Neil Lennon, you could see he was busting
:07:59. > :08:03.with pride bringing a team here to Northern Ireland in a competitive
:08:03. > :08:10.game rather than friendlies. He put o out a strong team. Cliftonville
:08:10. > :08:17.can cause an upset. The team Celtic have out, I don't see it. If they
:08:17. > :08:22.cause an upset tonight they will look to Liam Boyce. He trained with
:08:22. > :08:28.Celtic. Didn't get a contract with them. He is a Hoops fan himself.
:08:28. > :08:33.Neil Lennon knows about his threat? Certainly. It was a great learning
:08:33. > :08:39.curve for him and learning experience. He came home, 36 goals.
:08:39. > :08:43.Northern Ireland Player of the Year, he is a huge threat. He can play. He
:08:43. > :08:48.can get in the box and score goals. I'm sure he will be asked to link in
:08:48. > :08:53.tonight and defend in midfield. He has been exceptional last year, last
:08:53. > :08:58.season. This is a big stage. Hopefully he can perform. You liked
:08:58. > :09:02.his goal celebrations? Yes. I would hurt myself if I did that now!
:09:02. > :09:09.a big shop window for the Irish players this evening? What a stage
:09:09. > :09:13.it is. Beautiful night. Capacity crowd. A lot of noise. If you can't
:09:13. > :09:16.play on these nights you shouldn't be playing football. Cliftonville
:09:16. > :09:21.football club were determined to have this game at solt tud. They
:09:21. > :09:25.could have moved it to a bigger venue. They put in extra seating to
:09:25. > :09:30.make sure as many of their fans could enjoy this night? The Chairman
:09:30. > :09:36.and the volunteers. It's a fantastic sight tonight. Gerrard and his
:09:36. > :09:40.directors deserve so much credit. I know how much pride and passion goes
:09:40. > :09:42.into this football club. Let us hope the game reflects what has been a
:09:42. > :09:47.terrific atmosphere in and outside terrific atmosphere in and outside
:09:47. > :09:52.the ground. It's about tonight for Celtic simply not being too
:09:52. > :10:01.complacent? I think so. I think they have let a lot of goals in
:10:01. > :10:04.preseason. That is a strong defence he has out tonight. Mulgrew is
:10:04. > :10:10.missing. Playing preseason games is different from playing the Champions
:10:10. > :10:14.League. Lennon will have them built up for this? They go out with the
:10:14. > :10:19.right attitude they should win the game. Cliftonville are riding this
:10:19. > :10:24.huge emotional crest of a wave, if you like. Momentum is massive. They
:10:24. > :10:30.won the league playing good football last year. If they come out and do
:10:30. > :10:39.that, it should be one hell of a game. Most certainly. The fans will
:10:39. > :10:43.have a ball, you would imagine? think so. We can't hear ourselves
:10:43. > :10:46.think. The supporters have done everything they can. It's up to the
:10:46. > :10:51.players. I hope Cliftonville give a good account of themselves and make
:10:51. > :10:58.a game of it. I'm sure they will. Because these two sets of fans have
:10:58. > :11:02.so much in common, Celtic won't want it to be too friendly? It won't be.
:11:02. > :11:06.The fans will back the team. The Cliftonville fans are getting behind
:11:06. > :11:12.their team. There will be banter getting on. After the game I'm sure
:11:12. > :11:15.both set of fan also have a beer. the cards tonight? Not for me. I
:11:15. > :11:20.think it will be tight. Cliftonville, pride will come into
:11:20. > :11:26.this. They are very emotional. The it's a great night for them. Look at
:11:26. > :11:34.the quality of Celtic. Their atact atacting flare will be too much for
:11:34. > :11:41.them. I think Cliftonville go give them a really tough game.
:11:41. > :11:51.attacking. Celtic will pile the pressure on. If they can get one in
:11:51. > :11:54.
:11:54. > :11:58.10-15 minutes it could be 2 or 3. Neil has said, and made no secret,
:11:58. > :12:02.there is no excuses here. He will not make an excuse for this.
:12:02. > :12:06.Cliftonville are more comfortable in their surroundings. It's entirely
:12:06. > :12:09.down to the attitude of the Celtic players. They can play on any
:12:09. > :12:15.surface, that is the bottom line. Thank you very much indeed. Sit back
:12:15. > :12:23.and enjoy the first half of this Champions League qualifier. Solt
:12:23. > :12:33.tud, sun baked tonight. It looks absolutely fantastic. We can join
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:12:46. > :12:51.COMMENTATOR: Historic pick tursz being taken. There is Neil Lennon.
:12:51. > :13:01.Scored against Cliftonville as a 15-year-old playing for Glenavon
:13:01. > :13:02.
:13:02. > :13:06.playing back in 1987. Scott Brown plays tonight for Celtic, despite
:13:07. > :13:13.only 55 minutes action in those four preseason friendlies in Germany.
:13:13. > :13:16.Sitting beside me a man who play played for most of the teams in the
:13:16. > :13:20.Irish League, Chris Morgan. An extraordinary atmosphere this
:13:20. > :13:24.evening? It is, Michael. A great occasion and great opportunity for
:13:24. > :13:28.Cliftonville who are getting their reward for a fantastic season last
:13:28. > :13:33.year where they won the league. You couldn't have dreamt of a better
:13:33. > :13:37.tie. Most people expect Celtic to progress. I'm one of those.
:13:37. > :13:42.Cliftonville will have a go. Whether it's enough to keep the tie alive
:13:43. > :13:51.for next week, we will have to wait and see. It's seven-and-a-half weeks
:13:51. > :13:56.since Celtic won the Scottish Cup Final against Hibernian. They are
:13:56. > :13:59.being asked to perform here on Cliftonville pitch. This is the
:13:59. > :14:09.Cliftonville line-up. One change from the side which started the
:14:09. > :14:20.
:14:21. > :14:30.Irish Cup Final losing against undercooked for this one. Gary
:14:31. > :14:32.
:14:32. > :14:42.Hooper appears to be heading to QPR. Efe Ambrose he plays despite the
:14:42. > :14:53.
:14:53. > :14:58.fact he only arrived back after his time in the Confederations Cup.
:14:58. > :15:03.Seats have been installed. Georgios Samaras, Fife away goals in last
:15:03. > :15:07.season's competition. Celtic boss, Neil Lennon, wondering how come his
:15:07. > :15:13.team have to play an extra qualifying round despite the fact
:15:14. > :15:20.they finished in the last 16 last season. There are the two huddles. I
:15:20. > :15:25.don't know who thought of it first? Cliftonville's traditional huddle.
:15:25. > :15:31.Both sides wearing new home kit this season. Chris, you know what nerves
:15:31. > :15:35.are all about. How important are the opening, 5, 10, 15 minutes? It's
:15:35. > :15:39.natural the Cliftonville players will feel some nerves. They will
:15:39. > :15:43.want a good first touch and be comfortable and try to build on
:15:43. > :15:48.that. It's key. It depends what Celtic do. Whether they come out and
:15:48. > :15:52.have a go, as Jim maybe suggested, quite often in European games the
:15:52. > :15:56.first 20 minutes it's a case of sizing each other out. I think he is
:15:56. > :16:01.right. I think Celtic might have a go at them and see what Cliftonville
:16:01. > :16:11.are made of. If they get an early goal it will put the pressure onto
:16:11. > :16:28.
:16:28. > :16:33.Cliftonville. A free kick in a danger position. Great start. A
:16:33. > :16:41.little sort of show of what they will do. A good first touch from
:16:41. > :16:51.Liam Boyce. They do not have a natural left footed player on the
:16:51. > :16:51.
:16:51. > :18:21.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:18:21. > :18:31.his performances. The wall did their Cliftonville. It was Commons at the
:18:31. > :18:40.back post with a header. Two minutes gone.
:18:40. > :18:49.Great play from Forrest. Forrest went past quite easily. Commons goes
:18:49. > :18:55.back across, unlucky. Cliftonville smothered it away. Celtic can break
:18:55. > :19:05.quickly. Samaras glided down the pitch. It shows you the quality
:19:05. > :19:05.
:19:05. > :19:56.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:19:56. > :20:01.off. McMullen, Forrest is so quick. George will struggle with that.
:20:01. > :20:05.McMullen will be looking at Coldwell, can he get deeper and
:20:05. > :20:15.helping out because if he is isolated it will lead to
:20:15. > :20:33.
:20:33. > :20:43.would have wished for. The tallest man ever to play for Celtic
:20:43. > :21:04.
:21:04. > :21:12.but when the flag went up his instinct was to get a shot away. He
:21:12. > :21:17.is a good at that, he does not need much backlift. We all know of the
:21:17. > :21:27.threats of Gormley as well as Celtic. Breslin said he agonised
:21:27. > :21:49.
:21:50. > :21:59.side of the Irish Sea and from all parts of Europe. Every seat is
:22:00. > :22:00.
:22:00. > :22:10.occupied, the Cliftonville fans. Celtic, when they have the ball...
:22:10. > :22:10.
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:24:01. > :24:11.indecision in the back four. None of the Celtic defenders reacted and
:24:11. > :24:11.
:24:11. > :25:15.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:25:15. > :25:19.Gormley and voice left it for each exposed, there's a couple of half
:25:19. > :25:29.chances and the last indecision will give them hope. Ronan Scannell gives
:25:29. > :25:29.
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:27:23. > :27:29.never threatening. He is a presence. He's a real threat so far.
:27:29. > :27:31.Cliftonville will have to get closer to him as the develops because he is
:27:31. > :27:38.coming off into space between midfield and the front position and
:27:38. > :27:43.causing Cliftonville problems. coming into those spaces and he will
:27:43. > :27:53.hurt Cliftonville if they don't identify him quicker than they are
:27:53. > :27:53.
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:28:45. > :28:50.at the minute. He is causing the clearance kicks. Lifton Bill
:28:50. > :29:00.will be happy because it eases the pressure, allows them to slow the
:29:00. > :29:00.
:29:00. > :29:49.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:29:49. > :29:57.game down. They want to keep it at a Celtic goalkeeper. If you hang the
:29:57. > :30:07.ball up at all, he will come and take it. Born in Hexham. Another
:30:07. > :30:16.
:30:16. > :30:25.Celtic are lining up, they have strung for upfront, they've pushed
:30:25. > :30:35.everyone forward. It's an indication of how they see themselves getting
:30:35. > :31:04.
:31:04. > :31:14.joy in the match, getting forward Gormley has to be stronger and hold
:31:14. > :31:14.
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:32:09. > :32:19.the defender. And try to retain the this match now, we have played 16
:32:19. > :32:23.
:32:23. > :32:32.minutes. That was well defend defended. Gorge was able to block
:32:32. > :32:37.the ball at the near-post. I'm sure Tommy Breslin will emphasise keep
:32:37. > :32:44.position of the ball. Chris Commons' first touch. Oh, that was an
:32:44. > :32:48.opportunity. Poor defending from Cliftonville. Gormley has done well.
:32:48. > :32:58.Onto the challenge of Ambrose. The referee said there was an advantage.
:32:58. > :33:11.
:33:11. > :33:17.is Kris Commons. He has won them a free-kick. It's really open, isn't
:33:18. > :33:21.it, Michael? Commons makes the run. Scannell lets him run. Tries to
:33:21. > :33:27.play-off side. They are not in line. It's poor defending. If he runs with
:33:27. > :33:32.him he can defend it better. He is fortunate Commons' touch doesn't set
:33:32. > :33:35.him in front of the goal. May have been looking into the sun. How open
:33:35. > :33:40.is the match? From there Cliftonville broke and possibly had
:33:40. > :33:44.an opportunity. Boyce gave it away at the edge of the box, Celtic are
:33:44. > :33:48.back on the attack. It's interesting how open the match is at this stage.
:33:48. > :33:58.You sense there will be a goal fairly soon if it keeps continuing
:33:58. > :34:05.
:34:05. > :34:10.ball. Good block by Jaimie McGovern. Celtic are trying to square the ball
:34:10. > :34:16.into the path of Georgios Samaras. That was Lustig. The danger, for the
:34:16. > :34:19.moment, has gone. That is exactly what you want from your centre
:34:19. > :34:24.forward. It's a really difficult job. He came into his own half. His
:34:24. > :34:29.back to the game. The best thing he can do there is draw a free-kick.
:34:29. > :34:35.That is what he does. Super centre forward play. By a man who should
:34:35. > :34:44.know all about it. It's the hard part of the job. It's the
:34:44. > :34:48.unglamorous bit. He is used to scoring goals. He is a confident guy
:34:49. > :34:55.Conor Devlin. This game will not phase him. The lights are on here
:34:55. > :35:05.for some reason. The dark darker parts of the pitch are maybe just a
:35:05. > :35:07.
:35:07. > :35:11.will be the happier? Yes, they will be fairly happy. I worry about them
:35:11. > :35:15.when they go forward that Celtic will counter. They need to think
:35:15. > :35:22.about their midfield two being disciplined and trying to get
:35:22. > :35:26.involved. When Celtic break, that is when they look their most dangerous.
:35:26. > :35:36.Cliftonville can get at Celtic's back four. They have shown that so
:35:36. > :36:06.
:36:06. > :36:11.Belfast. It has the feel of, not quite an exhibition game, it's
:36:11. > :36:19.remarkably open. Long ball for Stokes. A touch off the head of
:36:19. > :36:22.McMullan. McMullan had a go at the assistant on the far side. That is a
:36:22. > :36:29.couple of times they have looked for offsides. They haven't got it so
:36:29. > :36:39.far. It's something they need to be very careful with. Stokes will leave
:36:39. > :36:48.
:36:48. > :36:58.the corner to Chris Commons. Samaras find a Hoops jersey. Off the back of
:36:58. > :37:02.
:37:02. > :37:07.at half-time will have plenty to say. It will not be easy for his
:37:07. > :37:12.team. Cliftonville are a good side, on their own pitch and will be
:37:12. > :37:21.highly motivated. They will tire in the game. 0-0 at half-time is not a
:37:21. > :37:26.bad result, or a bad scoreline. Jamie McGovern is furious. He
:37:26. > :37:34.thought that was a fair challenge. Does he get for his challenge or the
:37:34. > :37:44.protest? No, for his reaction.Let us have another look at that?
:37:44. > :37:51.we go. We will look at it now. It's not a foul. He has won the ball. His
:37:51. > :37:57.reaction... I don't think it merited a booking, his reaction. He disputed
:37:57. > :38:01.the decision. We see that all the time. It didn't look to be too much
:38:01. > :38:11.of an overreaction. Coming up at the half way stage of the first half,
:38:11. > :38:12.
:38:12. > :38:17.Commons with a free-kick. Shot... Oh... Again, just prior to it Celtic
:38:17. > :38:21.tried to take a quick free-kick and played it into the Cliftonville left
:38:21. > :38:28.hand channel. The referee pulled it back. They went for a short one.
:38:28. > :38:33.Cliftonville slow to react. It's an opportunity for him there. They need
:38:33. > :38:37.to be tuned in when they don't have the ball, when the ball is dead, so
:38:37. > :38:41.they won't be cut out. What is the difference when you are paying a
:38:41. > :38:47.full-time side like Celtic? Look at them on the pitch. Physically, you
:38:47. > :38:52.can see there is a major difference. Sometimes it's that. You talked
:38:52. > :38:56.about Joe Gormley, he was pushed off the ball easily. Sometimes, you
:38:56. > :39:01.know, these guys are big, strong athletes. It's easy for them. To me,
:39:01. > :39:05.that was always the big thing that in theibly different. Technically
:39:05. > :39:13.they will be more astute more comfortable with the ball. That is
:39:13. > :39:23.down to playing every day. I found the physique was the thing that the
:39:23. > :39:48.
:39:48. > :39:53.most weeks he take it is and holds it in. It's the strength of Wilson,
:39:53. > :40:00.at centre half, he brushes him off the ball and Celtic have it back.
:40:00. > :40:06.Here's Lustig. Again Samaras has Stokes in the area. Forest has gone
:40:06. > :40:15.to the right hand side. McMullan is at the back - Oh! I'm sure he knew
:40:15. > :40:19.what he was doing? Do you?5,000 hearts and mouths there. He dealt
:40:19. > :40:24.with it, that is the main thing. He didn't let the ball bounce. He
:40:24. > :40:31.attacked it and dealt with it. Not toot far away from putting that in
:40:31. > :40:38.his top corner. We will give him the benefit of the doubt. Six in the box
:40:38. > :40:45.for Celtic. Devlin was slow. He has been punished by Mikael Lustig. Came
:40:45. > :40:51.to the near-post. The Swede put Celtic in front. 25 minutes gone in
:40:51. > :40:54.the first half. Cliftonville 0, Celtic 1. Delivery super. I will be
:40:54. > :40:58.interested to get another look at it. Lustig makes a run to the
:40:58. > :41:03.near-post. I don't know who tracks him. He is up higher than everybody.
:41:03. > :41:09.He runs. Nobody seems to go with him. Devlin comes to deal with it.
:41:09. > :41:14.Can't get through the bodies. A poor goal to give away. They will be
:41:14. > :41:19.disappointed. Great delivery from the set-piece. Devlin would think he
:41:19. > :41:29.should have stayed at home. No-one goes with him. He is bigger and
:41:29. > :41:29.
:41:29. > :41:35.stronger and wins it. A comfortable finish for him. There is a picture
:41:35. > :41:40.of relief, Neil Lennon. I think Conor Devlin saw too late what the
:41:40. > :41:46.danger was. He couldn't get through that scrum of bodies. It's Lustig'
:41:46. > :41:50.run. He gets there first. If Devlin got there and punched it clear we
:41:50. > :41:55.would be saying great goal keeping. That is the fine line sometimes.
:41:55. > :42:03.Celtic can ease off a little bit now in terms of, they don't have to go
:42:03. > :42:11.chasing it. There is Jim McGuinness. Ulster Final coming up somewhere
:42:11. > :42:21.soon. It's been sunny in Donegal recently, I can tell you that. Sunny
:42:21. > :42:52.
:42:52. > :43:02.in Glasgow as well. What have they demonstrate their joy at Mikael
:43:02. > :43:42.
:43:42. > :43:48.Lustig's opening goal, as the action It didn't bend back round. I think
:43:48. > :43:53.he was trying to put it in towards the far-post and maybe bend it round
:43:53. > :44:03.for Stokes to maybe attack the back post. It went a bit too flat and a
:44:03. > :44:18.
:44:18. > :44:23.bit too straight. No Hooper, no Matthews no Ledley. Here is Boyce
:44:23. > :44:27.though, he gets the shot in. He just needs half a chance. There is hope
:44:27. > :44:33.for the Cliftonville fans? A good run from Boyce. He was waiting on
:44:33. > :44:40.the ball. You can see he wants it to come in front of him. I mean, it's a
:44:40. > :44:50.decent strike. The deflection from Ambrose takes the sting out of it
:44:50. > :44:50.
:44:50. > :46:56.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:46:56. > :47:06.Ambrose takes the sting out of it wonderful goal-scoring run away from
:47:06. > :47:11.
:47:11. > :47:16.home. And it is 2-0, 15 minutes left of the first half. A classy finish.
:47:16. > :47:24.Celtic were able to expose them by moving down the right-hand side.
:47:25. > :47:31.The ball finds its way to Samaras. A great finish. Commons, it looks like
:47:31. > :47:38.the chance is gone. He rifles it in. No chance for Conor Devlin. He
:47:38. > :47:48.claims not to like non-grass surfaces but it hasn't done him any
:47:48. > :47:49.
:47:49. > :47:56.harm in Helsinki or Belfast. We all knew it was going to be
:47:56. > :48:05.difficult for Cliftonville to stay in the game but you worry now that
:48:05. > :48:13.Celtic can go on and score four or five or more.
:48:13. > :48:19.Lustig with the first goal, Samaras with the second. The worries over
:48:19. > :48:23.Neil Lennon have disappeared. Half an hour in, only a third of the way
:48:23. > :48:30.through the first game in the away tie.
:48:30. > :48:40.We expected Celtic to get through, Neil Lennon once to look towards the
:48:40. > :48:41.
:48:41. > :49:45.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:49:45. > :49:52.next game as more of part of his left of the game, 2-0 down at the
:49:52. > :49:57.moment. Cliftonville have nothing to hang onto now. It can become
:49:57. > :50:02.disheartening when you are out there and getting passed around and it's
:50:02. > :50:09.easy for the other team. They need to work harder now to keep the ball
:50:09. > :50:15.because they keep giving it back and becoming tired mentally. They can
:50:15. > :50:19.get a goal back. It's not a lost cause. They do not
:50:19. > :50:25.want to concede again because then it is a case of getting the game
:50:25. > :50:31.done and dusted. If they can't keep the ball, they will be under
:50:31. > :50:41.pressure. Those waves will keep coming. Celtic will only get
:50:41. > :50:51.
:50:51. > :51:01.stronger as the game goes on. from Liam Boyce. Caldwell is a
:51:01. > :51:19.
:51:19. > :51:23.suffers from hayfever. He told his mum to stop hoovering in case it
:51:23. > :51:33.flared up! I never need much encouragement to lay off the
:51:33. > :52:09.
:52:09. > :52:19.happy or not, his face doesn't give much away. In screwed. This could
:52:19. > :52:40.
:52:40. > :52:49.Suddenly, any number of players are interested in taking a free kick for
:52:49. > :52:59.Celtic. I think Samaras will push his way to the front. We are seeing
:52:59. > :52:59.
:52:59. > :55:01.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:55:01. > :55:11.forward. Oh, goodness! How did that stay out? Commons thought it was
:55:11. > :55:23.
:55:23. > :55:29.Beautiful skill. Gets inside and ends it with the right foot. Devlin
:55:29. > :55:39.thought it was a goal. He has the resigned look. Fantastic skills, so
:55:39. > :55:45.
:55:45. > :55:50.now. Celtic, you can see how seriously they have taken the game.
:55:50. > :55:55.There has been no letup from them. Neil Lennon has a side well-prepared
:55:55. > :56:00.because they are continuing to go and Cliftonville are in for a long
:56:00. > :56:05.evening. And there is no back door into the Europa league. You are out,
:56:05. > :56:10.you are out. They will look at the draw and when
:56:10. > :56:14.it was made and be fairly happy it is close to home, they are playing
:56:14. > :56:21.against a part-time side. Cliftonville were pleased, it is
:56:21. > :56:31.such a glamour draw. 99 times out of a hundred and more, Celtic will get
:56:31. > :56:44.
:56:44. > :56:54.the league again. It's an uncompetitive league. They will be
:56:54. > :57:21.
:57:21. > :57:31.looking at the Champions League as a suggesting the match officials from
:57:31. > :57:50.
:57:50. > :57:55.the Ukraine have not been favouring gone well! The seven stripes
:57:55. > :58:05.represent the number seven jersey. Suggesting the likes of Larsson and
:58:05. > :58:05.
:58:05. > :59:12.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:59:12. > :59:19.Jimmy Johnson who warn -- who have the important moments Celtic have
:59:19. > :59:24.the touch of class in front of goal. Cliftonville are finding it more
:59:24. > :59:34.difficult to keep possession of the ball. It goes forward but comes back
:59:34. > :59:35.
:59:35. > :59:38.to soon. A difficult job for the front players. They are constantly
:59:38. > :59:45.under pressure chasing the ball down. Celtic will keep playing and
:59:45. > :59:55.cutting them apart. Cliftonville can only hope Celtic take their foot off
:59:55. > :00:00.
:00:01. > :00:10.a little bit. But it does not look I think that went into somebody's
:00:11. > :00:11.
:00:11. > :01:08.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:01:08. > :01:18.goalkeeper fancies. It could have control, 2-0 ahead. Lustig and
:01:18. > :01:19.
:01:19. > :01:27.Samaras with the goals. And the referee from the Ukraine, no more
:01:28. > :01:37.than five seconds stoppage time. Samaras is in debate with Izaguirre
:01:38. > :01:40.
:01:40. > :01:50.despite the fact he has opened his enjoy in the first half. Lots of
:01:50. > :01:56.hard work. Lots of effort. He is the happier of the two managers. Chris
:01:56. > :01:59.Morgan, two contrasting team talks at half-time? Absolutely. Neil
:01:59. > :02:06.Lennon will be delighted. He has practically booked their place in
:02:06. > :02:11.the next round, as things stand now. Tommy Breslin, a case of damage
:02:11. > :02:16.limitation now. Try to keep the scoreline respectable. We expected
:02:16. > :02:22.this. He has now to get his players up so that they don't come out and
:02:22. > :02:28.get overrun in the second-half. Celtic, their class has told, two
:02:28. > :02:37.goals. They have hit the woodwork. At half-time Cliftonville 0, Celtic
:02:37. > :02:43.At half-time Cliftonville 0, Celtic 2. Watching was Jim Magilton and
:02:44. > :02:47.Frank McAvennie. It was a masterclass? If Celtic were switched
:02:47. > :02:50.on it would be a long night for Cliftonville. That was the case.
:02:50. > :02:55.Professional performance. A real attacking threat. We pointed out
:02:55. > :02:58.before the game what a threat they would be. They haven't disappointed.
:02:58. > :03:02.Krelt Vick been thoroughly professional. Frank, you are not
:03:02. > :03:06.surprised, are you? I'm not. When I saw the team I thought Neil Lennon
:03:06. > :03:10.was taking it seriously. There is a big difference between preseason
:03:10. > :03:16.games and Champions League. It doesn't matter who you are playing,
:03:16. > :03:21.the boys want to get back to the Champions League and get into their
:03:21. > :03:27.the qualifying Group. They put a professional performance in. 2-0 at
:03:27. > :03:33.half-time, could have been four or five. Cliftonville did well. It's
:03:33. > :03:39.the strength, physically Celtic are too strong for them. We can hear
:03:39. > :03:43.from Peter Murray. It was competitive. If anything you looked
:03:43. > :03:48.the better of the sides. You conceded the corner which you
:03:49. > :03:57.shouldn't have, you are one down. are kiss disappointing. To lose from
:03:57. > :04:02.the set play Connor and George got into a mixup. We were doing well up
:04:02. > :04:09.to this. The second you concede possession high up to Samaras, it
:04:09. > :04:17.was special? It was a special level. It was a different goal. They both
:04:17. > :04:24.have pace. The lads then are going to get it back up. We played well.
:04:24. > :04:34.We had a bit of a go tonight. the standout performer he looks
:04:34. > :04:34.
:04:34. > :04:39.comfortable? Without a he request of doubt he is our hope. You may be
:04:39. > :04:46.looking for O'Carroll to freshen things up? We will be looking for a
:04:46. > :04:51.few to freshen things up. It's a hot night. Celtic are attack minded they
:04:51. > :04:55.set their stall out early? They did. They passed the ball sharply. We
:04:55. > :04:59.were talking about the surface. were talking about the surface.
:04:59. > :05:05.Samaras, in particular, dropped off deep. Caused problems for the back
:05:05. > :05:10.four. Forest gave McMullan a tough time. A great header from Kris
:05:10. > :05:15.Commons. That was early warning signals for Celtic. Forest was the
:05:15. > :05:20.danger man in the first 15 minutes. He got a lot of ball and causing all
:05:20. > :05:30.sorts of problems. Him and Samaras work together, as you can see. A
:05:30. > :05:32.
:05:32. > :05:40.great ball again. Stokes too is a handful? Dangerous. Finding little
:05:40. > :05:48.holes in between the Cliftonville four. It's a difficult one. Both
:05:48. > :05:52.Stokes and Samaras have caused problems. This from Kayal?The boys
:05:52. > :06:00.have had their work cut out. The amount of energy they expended. They
:06:00. > :06:04.are chasing shadows at times because of Celtic's passing. They have
:06:04. > :06:11.something to prove. He wants to take his place in there. He will want to
:06:11. > :06:13.do that all the time. Look a bigger side? Physically you can see it.
:06:14. > :06:17.Cliftonville have played well. Physically the boys have been
:06:18. > :06:21.working all day and doing this. Celtic are powerful and
:06:21. > :06:24.professional. It depends on their attitude. They came here and did a
:06:24. > :06:30.professional job. Every time there is a set-piece you fear for
:06:30. > :06:36.Cliftonville. Neil will want to finish it tonight to give him more
:06:36. > :06:42.rest. Is how the goal came from that McMullan clearance which he almost
:06:42. > :06:46.put in his own net? He did. He is a very good player, but I think his
:06:46. > :06:53.heart was in his mouth here. He didn't really know where that was
:06:53. > :06:57.going. In all fairness he dealt with it. Was that a knee or a shin.
:06:57. > :07:05.the set-piece it looks simple? made a great run. Nobody picked him
:07:05. > :07:12.up. A lad of 6 foot 3 making a run. The quality of the ball from Kris
:07:13. > :07:17.Commons, he has a great left leg. Devlin is in no man's land. That has
:07:17. > :07:22.been worked on in the training ground. The Irish League is known
:07:22. > :07:27.for the rough-and-tumble. Samaras had a bit of treatment tonight? They
:07:27. > :07:32.put him to ground a couple of times. For 10 minutes he was moaning. He
:07:32. > :07:37.stayed out of the game for 10 minutes. When he came back in with a
:07:37. > :07:41.goal. He doesn't like it. He wasn't particularly happy with that.
:07:41. > :07:46.doesn't like people standing on him! A reminder of what this game is
:07:46. > :07:52.about. Welcome to Ireland! bounced back, didn't he? He showed
:07:52. > :07:57.his class. For a big fella he has great touch with both feet?
:07:57. > :08:01.manager deserves so much credit for it. He was getting stick from the
:08:01. > :08:06.Celtic reporter. Neil has given him his confidence. He responded. He is
:08:06. > :08:10.such a good player. For a big man, he moves the ball to his weaker
:08:10. > :08:14.side. A great strike. He has something in his locker that a lot
:08:14. > :08:19.of Celtic players haven't got. He can chase the ball down, turn and
:08:19. > :08:23.run at people. Great to watch in full flow. Cliftonville were to be
:08:23. > :08:28.successful tonight, that term we used in Northern Ireland, they would
:08:28. > :08:32.have to get stuck in? It It's a big half-time team talk for Tommy. They
:08:32. > :08:36.looked as if he they were disheartened going off the park. He
:08:36. > :08:39.has to get belief back into the side. The first 10 minutes is very
:08:39. > :08:44.important. Celtic get another goal, the game is over. If Cliftonville
:08:44. > :08:49.can raise their game, get a few chances maybe get a few set-pieces
:08:49. > :08:53.themselves. Play in Celtic's half for five or ten minute that is
:08:53. > :09:03.builds confidence they can hopefully make a game of it. Cliftonville fan
:09:03. > :09:10.
:09:10. > :09:15.also enjoy your optimism it's two at half-time 2 it could have been
:09:15. > :09:19.morgue -- it could have been more. That is Commons. I thought you were
:09:19. > :09:24.talking about the header. He did well holding on to the ball.
:09:24. > :09:32.Everyone think that is is a goal. Fantastic. He doesn't have to pick
:09:32. > :09:38.his head up, he knows where the ball is. Stokes ran at him to
:09:38. > :09:42.congratulate him. They thought it was in. Cliftonville are reliant on
:09:42. > :09:49.Liam Boyce. He has done well. He looks like the one Cliftonville
:09:49. > :09:55.player to make things happen. He has been starved of the ball. A couple
:09:55. > :10:01.of balls that Boyce got ahead of, Neil will not be happy. But they
:10:01. > :10:06.have been too strong. Will talk about Liam Boyce. Jim McGuinness is
:10:06. > :10:11.in the back room staff at Celtic. He in the back room staff at Celtic. He
:10:11. > :10:17.is now pitch-side. He is performance consultant with Celtic. Jim, welcome
:10:17. > :10:21.to Belfast. Performance consultant what is your assessment of the
:10:21. > :10:26.first-half performance? Good. Great atmosphere, that was to be expected.
:10:26. > :10:33.It's more of a carnival atmosphere than anything else. Great to be
:10:33. > :10:38.here. Celtic had to weather a storm early on. Showed composure and got
:10:38. > :10:42.the ball wide and did a bit of damage towards the end of the first
:10:42. > :10:47.half. You work at getting their heads right. For a up could of weeks
:10:47. > :10:54.in Germany it looked like you had derailed as a club. How much of a
:10:54. > :11:04.concern was it coming here given the four games you played you had lost?
:11:04. > :11:05.
:11:06. > :11:09.You have to put it into context, the season end ended within three weeks.
:11:09. > :11:13.We are starting to build for the season ahead and trying to get ready
:11:13. > :11:16.for what will be another very long season. Obviously, we are trying to
:11:16. > :11:21.move towards full fitness and the quest of another Champions League
:11:21. > :11:26.campaign and obviously the SPL as well. Someone in the crowd say to
:11:26. > :11:30.me, if you are talking to Jim will you remind him Celtic are ahead on
:11:30. > :11:33.goals but Cliftonville are ahead on points? I think Cliftonville, I
:11:33. > :11:37.suppose, they had a fantastic season last year. This is really the icing
:11:37. > :11:40.on the cake for them in many respects in terms of the draw. For
:11:40. > :11:44.the players themselves to be involved in this tie, it's something
:11:44. > :11:49.that will live very inch their memory for the rest of their lives,
:11:49. > :11:54.I would imagine. Fantastic fob everybody to be here. Wish you well
:11:54. > :11:58.for Sunday. Thank you for being with us. If Cliftonville are to get a
:11:58. > :12:03.goal you feel it will come from Liam Boyce. How impressed have you been
:12:03. > :12:08.with his performance? When he landed on the ball he has always been
:12:08. > :12:13.composed. Take it is on the chest. Nice and brave. Forces them to make
:12:13. > :12:23.a tackle. He scuffs the free-kick. That was in the first couple minutes
:12:23. > :12:25.
:12:25. > :12:30.That was in the first couple minutes of the game. He has been gifted.O
:12:30. > :12:35.no problem with the ball at his feet. Great awareness of time and
:12:35. > :12:40.space around him. He has been starved. A great run. Over the top.
:12:40. > :12:45.Gets his shot away. All he can do. Being linked with moves to English
:12:45. > :12:51.clubs. Could he make it across the water He has the ability. He has the
:12:51. > :12:55.physical capacity to do that. If he gets the right club, with the right
:12:55. > :12:59.manager, I see no reason why he can't make a professional career, no
:12:59. > :13:04.doubt about that. Celtic looked comfortable on the ball tonight.
:13:04. > :13:12.It's something you both picked out was their lovely movement. Even
:13:12. > :13:16.around the defensive area? They pass the ball well. Possession based.
:13:16. > :13:20.They have been very comfortable. They earnt the right to play. They
:13:20. > :13:29.got their head up and play. Scott Brown, for example, you know he had
:13:29. > :13:34.that opportunity to get his head up. Scott tends to sit in the middle and
:13:34. > :13:39.let's the players make runs. They can do that as well. That was a long
:13:39. > :13:46.ball. The they can mix it up. won't be happy that a central
:13:46. > :13:54.midfielder has time to get his head up, pick a pass. Commons is making a
:13:54. > :14:00.diagonal run. He is giving them the freedom to to do so. Cliftonville
:14:00. > :14:05.are 2-0 down but their fans are are 2-0 down but their fans are
:14:05. > :14:09.enjoying it this evening. The Cliftonville favourite is with me
:14:09. > :14:16.now. Let us talk about the occasion briefly. What made you particularly
:14:16. > :14:20.proud? Proud. Played for Cliftonville. They put hard work
:14:20. > :14:24.into the event. Cliftonville are getting beat. Not embarrassing
:14:24. > :14:28.themselves. It's about the occasion and the Irish League what this has
:14:28. > :14:32.done for Irish League football. Look at the night and the weather. Who
:14:33. > :14:36.would believe a couple of months ago players were throwing snowballs at
:14:37. > :14:40.each other. Everyone is enjoying themselves. That is what it's about.
:14:40. > :14:47.300 people here told me they played in that game with Frank McAvennie.
:14:47. > :14:52.You actually did. He was a good? They brought Frank in for the
:14:52. > :14:57.semi-final at Windsor. We won the game 2-0. We had hair then much I
:14:57. > :15:01.put cross noose Frank. A brilliant game. A good experience for me. Let
:15:01. > :15:06.us hope Cliftonville can do themselves proud and get a goal in
:15:06. > :15:14.the second-half. What would you do if you were Cliftonville? I would
:15:14. > :15:20.take Joe Gormley off. He is not holding the ball up, not in the
:15:20. > :15:25.game. Are you enjoying being back in Belfast tonight? I am. I enjoy
:15:25. > :15:29.coming up here. No different tonight. Great atmosphere. Good game
:15:29. > :15:33.we have been watching. What can Cliftonville hope for at best in the
:15:33. > :15:39.second-half More of the same and maybe Lady Luck, maybe hope that
:15:39. > :15:43.Celtic fall off the pace. Maybe one or two of the Celtic players now get
:15:43. > :15:48.complacent. Tommy knows this team better than anyone. He knows they
:15:48. > :15:51.will not give up. He wants, I'm sure, they get on the scoresheet.
:15:51. > :16:01.would love to see a Cliftonville goal. Time for the second-half. Let
:16:01. > :16:01.
:16:01. > :16:55.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:16:55. > :17:01.Cliftonville. No sign of any keeping the ball up front and oh
:17:01. > :17:11.Carol is probably a better fit against... Gormley is such a goal
:17:11. > :17:11.
:17:11. > :18:21.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:18:21. > :18:31.front of us. Samaras is about a foot taller than everyone else on the
:18:31. > :18:31.
:18:31. > :20:02.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:20:02. > :20:07.favours for Fraser Forster. A decent ball. Lustig does not get enough on.
:20:08. > :20:17.You know what he is trying to do, lift it over his head into the net.
:20:18. > :20:39.
:20:39. > :20:44.It changes the dynamic. And it lifts the Cliftonville players. Goals are
:20:44. > :20:49.so important in matches in terms of how the players react to things.
:20:49. > :20:54.Suddenly you go from feeling tired to a burst of energy. It's been a
:20:54. > :21:04.good start from Cliftonville. They've got to build on it. Nice
:21:04. > :21:04.
:21:04. > :23:36.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:23:36. > :23:42.interlinking by skin out, Garratt down this evening. It's a huge step
:23:42. > :23:48.up for them. They are by no means embarrassing themselves.
:23:48. > :23:53.It is a big ask and they are competing. You would like to see the
:23:53. > :24:03.get a goal and make this a goal again. The Celtic back for has not
:24:03. > :24:37.
:24:37. > :24:43.been massively convincing. You hope, the red jerseys. A lovely bit of
:24:43. > :24:53.football from Cliftonville. One such, confidence and lovely
:24:53. > :24:53.
:24:53. > :26:50.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:26:50. > :26:57.interchange between McMullen and Fantastic play down that side and a
:26:57. > :27:02.lovely pass. A good first touch but he cannot get the shot away quick
:27:02. > :27:10.enough. Liam Boyce is alive to it and unfortunate not to take it off
:27:10. > :27:14.Scott Brown. Great challenge by Ambrose. A feature of how Celtic
:27:15. > :27:24.have played, hitting Cliftonville on the break. A clever ball from
:27:25. > :27:25.
:27:25. > :28:56.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:28:56. > :29:06.trying to get onto the shoulder of the far side of McMullen. It is the
:29:06. > :29:06.
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:31:32. > :31:42.season in the semifinals. All of the was always going to be that type of
:31:42. > :31:57.
:31:57. > :32:07.He wins the free-kick. Quickly taken. Caldwell offloads it. A
:32:07. > :32:10.
:32:10. > :32:19.chance! There was the opportunity. He wasn't expecting to get the shot
:32:19. > :32:25.in. A lovely touch from Ciaran. We talked about Celtic doing things
:32:26. > :32:35.quickly and tonville Cliftonville out. Celtic were caught out this
:32:36. > :32:44.
:32:44. > :32:54.time with quick thinking. There is Stokes. Commons is going forward.
:32:54. > :32:55.
:32:55. > :32:59.That was good defensive work by Marc Smyth. Cliftonville, their best
:32:59. > :33:05.chance of the game. Wilson threw himself in front of it. It was an
:33:05. > :33:11.important block. You would have fancied it to have been a goal.
:33:12. > :33:21.Ambrose on Joe Gormley. Barry Johnston been told not to referee
:33:22. > :33:23.
:33:23. > :33:28.the game, the fella with the whistle is in touch. There is -- charge.
:33:28. > :33:34.There is the touch from Caldwell. He doesn't really catch it cleanly,
:33:34. > :33:44.does he Marc Smyth. Still good defending. Can Cliftonville find a
:33:44. > :34:03.
:34:03. > :34:10.is waiting for it to sit. Knows he has to get a shot away before he is
:34:10. > :34:20.closed down. Can't get over it enough. Doesn't threaten the
:34:20. > :34:43.
:34:43. > :34:53.goalkeeper. Cliftonville, still they Liam Boyce. Lustig. Just over 25
:34:53. > :35:12.
:35:12. > :35:22.opportunity. Commons, hit the woodwork twice. Will he find the
:35:22. > :35:25.
:35:25. > :35:29.back of the net? Great save, Devlin. And still Celtic press. Commons!
:35:29. > :35:39.Devlin happy to see the ball into his gloves. Lovely football from
:35:39. > :35:42.
:35:42. > :35:52.Celtic. Kept it and moved it around. They pass you and pass you. Commons,
:35:52. > :36:03.
:36:03. > :36:10.drops his shoulder and goes past stays onside. Can't get past
:36:10. > :36:20.Scannell. Terrific challenge. Cliftonville trying to build from
:36:20. > :36:51.
:36:51. > :37:01.the back. Boyce is there. Ball taken competitive win on Northern Irish
:37:01. > :37:08.
:37:08. > :37:18.soil? -- Celtic to their first competitive win on Northern Irish
:37:18. > :37:18.
:37:18. > :38:33.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:38:33. > :38:43.Gormley has won the free-kick. Mirt of the match in place of Joe
:38:43. > :38:55.
:38:55. > :39:01.change, Izaguirre up against Caldwell. Finds Commons.
:39:01. > :39:09.Cliftonville, I think, are getting tired now. Forest. Back to Stokes.
:39:09. > :39:14.Room for Stokes! Oh! Woodwork struck for the third time this evening.
:39:14. > :39:18.Great strike again. Very unfortunate for Anthony Stokes. You are right,
:39:18. > :39:23.Cliftonville are getting tired now. Celtic will punish them if they keep
:39:23. > :39:32.playing the way they are going. That was a great strike. Nobody can get
:39:32. > :39:39.close enough to Stokes to close him down. That was one of the calls
:39:39. > :39:44.Tommy Breslin made, O'Carroll ahead of Gormley. He spent five years at
:39:44. > :39:50.the Celtic youth academy without making the breakthrough. Impressed
:39:50. > :39:56.at Glenavon. It will be a double substitutions, Donnelly will come on
:39:56. > :40:00.as well. O'Carroll on for Joe Gormley. Gormley did well tonight.
:40:00. > :40:05.He will have learnt a lot tonight playing. Long-range shot by
:40:05. > :40:11.O'Carroll. Almost the instant impact. Yeah, what a substitution
:40:11. > :40:15.that would have been. Set up nicely for him. Hits it quite well. Good
:40:15. > :40:23.linkup. O'Carroll won the first ball and flicked it on to Liam Boyce and
:40:23. > :40:30.was able to take the return pass. Not too far away, Michael. Six goals
:40:30. > :40:34.last season for Cliftonville. Famous for scoring six goals in one match
:40:34. > :40:38.for Glenavon a couple of seasons ago. Three of them were penalties.
:40:38. > :40:48.You are a striker, you should not point those things out. A goal is is
:40:48. > :40:53.
:40:53. > :40:56.a goal. Absolutely. Not saying that a goal. Absolutely. Not saying that
:40:56. > :41:04.doesn't make them a goal! Mitt. -- it's just the useless piece of
:41:04. > :41:14.information I carry around. goals and three efforts off the
:41:14. > :41:14.
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:41:56. > :42:03.after 24 minutes. Scott Brown looks up and sees Mikael Lustig making the
:42:03. > :42:13.run. Lots of movement. Forest goes to the back post. Well watched by
:42:13. > :42:16.
:42:16. > :42:26.Marc Smyth. Boyce, O'Carroll. Here's Johnston. Now, can Cliftonville
:42:26. > :42:38.
:42:38. > :42:48.Boyce. Excellent by him. Caldwell inside the penalty area. It just
:42:48. > :42:55.
:42:55. > :43:00.the Cliftonville fans are thinking that? They would love to see a goal
:43:00. > :43:03.to give themselves something to cheer. You could maybe argue that
:43:03. > :43:07.Celtic have taken their foot off the pedal a little bit. Cliftonville
:43:07. > :43:11.have been very good this half. They have kept the ball well and passed
:43:11. > :43:16.it around. There has been a couple of near opportunities. I think, you
:43:16. > :43:24.know, I would love to see them get a goal and get reward for a hard
:43:24. > :43:30.night's work. Lustig is the man who is down. Donnelly will replace
:43:30. > :43:35.Ciaran Caldwell. Ciaran Caldwell can be pleased. He has had a really good
:43:35. > :43:44.second-half. He has been comfortable on the ball. He has put a shift in.
:43:44. > :43:54.Lovely skill. On another night Ciaran Caldwell might have been in
:43:54. > :44:04.
:44:04. > :44:09.on goal. We will see Tony Watt. Just what the Cliftonville defence
:44:09. > :44:19.wouldn't want to see, fresh legs, pacy legs. He is going to replace
:44:19. > :44:19.
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:45:20. > :45:30.Anthony Stokes for the remaining 17 Stokes. He is walking around
:45:30. > :45:55.
:45:55. > :45:59.Samaras. He feels he has done his Forest, who just found the stomach
:45:59. > :46:09.of Conor Devlin. Another big clearance, first time ball up
:46:09. > :46:12.
:46:12. > :46:18.towards Boyce. Izaguirre, Kayal. It feels as if it is fizzling out this
:46:18. > :46:23.game? Celtic are probably quite happy. The job is nearly all done at
:46:23. > :46:29.this stage 2-0 in the away leg. They will be more than happy. A good
:46:29. > :46:34.workout for them tonight. It is going probably as most people would
:46:34. > :46:44.have planned. Stokes, Kris Commons. Stokes does well to get the ball
:46:44. > :46:53.
:46:53. > :47:03.ball back and had one thing on his mind. He has been impressive,
:47:03. > :47:09.
:47:09. > :47:18.Stokes. He looks like he's on his game. He is firing on all cylinders.
:47:18. > :47:28.He makes way for Tony Watt. 14 minutes to make an impact at
:47:28. > :47:28.
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:48:18. > :48:24.Solitude. Looks like he will play on wavelength. He has been impressive,
:48:24. > :48:30.Kris Commons. He has. All the attacking players, Forrest, some of
:48:30. > :48:40.the movement has been impressive. They talk about the surface here, it
:48:40. > :48:46.
:48:46. > :48:51.is very true, they've been Celtic. That's the key thing, you
:48:51. > :48:58.start with the right attitude and Cliftonville had a flurry early on
:48:58. > :49:03.but after that Celtic became really strong. Even now it is fizzling out
:49:03. > :49:06.but they are working hard to keep the ball. That is difficult for
:49:06. > :49:15.Cliftonville cos the tiredness is there and they are trying to get
:49:15. > :49:25.close. It can be tough going when this situation arises. Competitive
:49:25. > :49:28.
:49:28. > :49:32.debut for Chris Curran replacing Stephen Garrett. Curran part of the
:49:32. > :49:38.same Manchester United youth setup that Conor Devlin played in. He was
:49:38. > :49:43.one of the big stars in a County Fermanagh's first season. A big move
:49:43. > :49:50.for him. Yes, they've been really impressed with him. He is
:49:50. > :49:59.comfortable, he fits their style. is technically gifted. A good
:49:59. > :50:02.signing for Cliftonville. There was a suggestion some of their big men
:50:02. > :50:12.may be moving on to bigger and better things. That might still
:50:12. > :50:23.
:50:23. > :50:33.happen with Liam Boyce. Curran makes he will not make it this evening.
:50:33. > :50:42.
:50:42. > :50:47.Cliftonville have used their three surprising into half-time scoreline
:50:47. > :50:53.has not been added to. Cliftonville can take credit. They have been
:50:53. > :51:03.quite solid this half. James Forrest...! Could not find the
:51:03. > :51:03.
:51:03. > :53:08.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:53:08. > :53:15.Kris Commons makes way for row gig. to the goal than his previous
:53:15. > :53:25.effort. It is tiredness. It never really gets close. It probably
:53:25. > :53:25.
:53:25. > :55:13.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:55:13. > :55:18.wasn't on for Harry Johnson. -- a tidy finish. -- and he wraps it
:55:18. > :55:25.up. That's ended any suggestion the second leg will be competitive. You
:55:25. > :55:35.can't deny James Forrest the goal for his work this evening. The pace
:55:35. > :55:56.
:55:56. > :56:06.that he has. All he wants to do is Celtic safely into the qualifying
:56:06. > :56:07.
:56:07. > :56:17.round three. It's a bit unfair on Cliftonville,
:56:17. > :56:21.
:56:21. > :56:31.3-0. It is a tough night. 90 minutes against a team getting stronger.
:56:31. > :56:31.
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:00:17. > :00:27.has told in the end. Cliftonville are a part-time team.
:00:27. > :00:27.
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:02:15. > :02:21.It is something he does not need to will be quite happy to hear the
:02:21. > :02:24.full-time whistle. Yes. That is what they are wanting. Those extra three
:02:24. > :02:28.minutes, I'm sure they were hoping for less than that. Looking at
:02:28. > :02:34.Stokes there, he is keen to get on the scoresheet. He is continuing to
:02:34. > :02:40.go. For a striker, it's important to get a goal. I don't think he will
:02:40. > :02:47.get a chance to put that into the net, Scannell was too cute for him.
:02:47. > :02:57.Away by Devlin. O'Carroll tussling with Lustig. Kayal, the only Celtic
:02:57. > :02:57.
:02:57. > :03:38.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 90 seconds
:03:38. > :03:48.evening Celtic deciding to keep hold defensive duties. Can't find
:03:48. > :03:52.
:03:52. > :03:59.upset. A goal in the last seconds would be something worth telling
:03:59. > :04:04.your grandchildren about, if you are a Cliftonville fan. O'Carroll can't
:04:04. > :04:08.get any advantage in Wilson, who has been solid in the heart of that
:04:08. > :04:13.Celtic defence. You probably haven't been as tested as much as they will
:04:13. > :04:17.be during the season. Apart from a few anxious moments with sometimes
:04:17. > :04:27.straight balls forward, it has been a fairly comfortable evening for the
:04:27. > :04:30.
:04:30. > :04:34.whistle. The first ever meeting of the Scottish Premier League
:04:34. > :04:40.champions and the Irish League champions has ended in a victory for
:04:40. > :04:46.Neil Lennon's side by 3-0. First half goals from that man, Lustig.
:04:46. > :04:53.Then another strike by Georgios Samaras and James Forrest in the
:04:53. > :04:59.second-half, getting the third. They talk about potential banana skins,
:04:59. > :05:03.Lennon's men avoided it completely. They will find themselves, barring
:05:03. > :05:08.an unbelievable result at Celtic Park next Tuesday night, they find
:05:08. > :05:16.themselves in the draw for the next qualifying round after a brave
:05:16. > :05:20.effort by Tommy Breslin's men. Final thoughts. Cliftonville can be happy
:05:20. > :05:23.with their performance. Most people expected a Celtic win on the night.
:05:23. > :05:27.Cliftonville would have wanted to keep it closer. A fantastic
:05:27. > :05:31.occasion. When you win the League it's unlikely they will progress too
:05:31. > :05:35.far in the Champions League. Get the best possible draw and make the most
:05:35. > :05:40.amount of money is how Cliftonville might look at it. Good night all
:05:40. > :05:50.round. They should be pleased and proud of their performance. We wish
:05:50. > :05:51.
:05:51. > :06:00.them well next week. A little bit of history being made here. Mikael
:06:00. > :06:10.Lustig with the first goal. Smiles all round. Tommy Breslin applauds
:06:10. > :06:18.
:06:18. > :06:28.the home fans. What an occasion. Red and the fans in Greened and
:06:28. > :06:28.
:06:28. > :06:36.White. -- green and White. The Neil Lennon smile says it all. It
:06:36. > :06:43.finished here, Cliftonville 0, Celtic 3. In the tend was a
:06:43. > :06:47.comfortable win for Celtic? Attitude spot on. Scored some great goals. It
:06:47. > :06:53.was important that Celtic came here and approached the game in the right
:06:53. > :06:56.way, they did that. They got their just rewards. Entertaining game.
:06:56. > :07:01.Both sides played good football. Cliftonville gave everything they
:07:01. > :07:04.got. They lacked the cutting edge. They should be very proud.
:07:05. > :07:08.Second-half could have been a difficult night for them. Tommy
:07:08. > :07:16.Breslin did his work at half-time. They deserve immense credit for
:07:16. > :07:19.that. Frank, when did you see home fans lose 3-0 and look happy at the
:07:19. > :07:24.end? It's a special night considering you see Neil Lennon
:07:24. > :07:29.there, a happy man. Proud to bring the team here and for a competitive
:07:29. > :07:34.game. He has den well. He will think the game is finished. I can't see
:07:34. > :07:39.Cliftonville going to Parkhead and scoring four goals. He will rest a
:07:39. > :07:43.few players at Celtic Park. Can hear from a couple of the Cliftonville
:07:43. > :07:48.from a couple of the Cliftonville players tonight. Barry Johnston and
:07:48. > :07:52.Liam Boyce. Liam, the occasion, you certainly weren't overrawed. Beaten
:07:52. > :07:57.3-0, but by a side who is in the last 16 of the Champions League, no
:07:57. > :08:02.shame in that? No shame. I think the full-time training told in the end.
:08:02. > :08:08.They were quicker and stronger than us. We couldn't hold it up two
:08:08. > :08:12.times. In the set-piece a man got free. We can hold our heads high.
:08:12. > :08:18.You look comfortable out there. Did you feel comfortable amongst that
:08:18. > :08:23.class? Yeah. I was good enough like. Had a couple of good moments. Could
:08:23. > :08:27.have scored. Felt all right. Fitness in the end. They were running past
:08:27. > :08:31.us and walking past us in the strength and pace of them. That
:08:31. > :08:36.comes from full-time training. Barry, part-time, some of you guys
:08:36. > :08:39.working today and had to get off early to play this. No disgrace, but
:08:39. > :08:44.arguably, as Liam pointing out, that was the difference against
:08:44. > :08:48.professionals? Definitely. The first 25 minutes we gave as good as we
:08:48. > :08:53.got. Their sharpness is unbelievable. We have played a
:08:53. > :08:58.full-time teams, even the one downs South, four or five yards of
:08:58. > :09:02.sharpness is all the difference. They didn't have to work for the
:09:02. > :09:05.goals. We gifted them three, they took them. Arguably, you should have
:09:05. > :09:11.scored. A couple of Graeme chances. Blame Liam. I don't get the shots.
:09:11. > :09:16.If we took one it might have been a different game. No shame getting
:09:16. > :09:20.beaten by a team who beat Barcelona last year. A good work out for us,
:09:20. > :09:25.it's preseason. Our bread-and-butter is the League. That is what we are
:09:26. > :09:30.preparing for. Your uncle char Iy would have been proud of you. Played
:09:30. > :09:36.for Cliftonville, Belfast Celtic, 300 appearances for Glasgow Celtic.
:09:36. > :09:40.Good old night for the family? all my family was here. Unbelievable
:09:40. > :09:43.occasion. My family enjoyed. It they were drinking from the early hours
:09:43. > :09:48.of today. Some probably can't remember it. Good occasion.
:09:48. > :09:52.Disappointed at the three goals. When Caldwell cushioned that one
:09:53. > :09:59.down for Garrett, did you think goal? We thought we had another
:09:59. > :10:08.goal. We played on to Joe. He scores first touch every time. It got stuck
:10:08. > :10:13.under his feet. Marc touched it down to him. Good block. Lustig tackle
:10:13. > :10:16.again. Could you cope with the pressure, some were saying, without
:10:16. > :10:20.disrespecting Cliftonville, that you could be on the move. Do you think
:10:20. > :10:25.you did your cause good this evening? I will have to watch it
:10:25. > :10:31.back and see it for myself. I did a few good touches and played a few
:10:31. > :10:38.good passes. We lost, it doesn't make a difference. For Neil Lennon
:10:38. > :10:43.to applaud the crowd? Good atmosphere. The fans were sitting
:10:43. > :10:48.together. Fair play to them as well. Tommy, for moy hoo my money, Liam
:10:48. > :10:52.Boyce looked the best player on the park. No disgrace. 3-0 a fair
:10:52. > :10:58.reflection? Yeah, I think so. It's just disappointing the three goals
:10:58. > :11:01.were - they were preventible. A soft corner. We gave the ball away twice
:11:01. > :11:06.in the middle of the park. They are in on top of us. They are a class
:11:06. > :11:10.act. They opened us up. Liam did well. There were good performances
:11:10. > :11:15.from our team. We played well between the boxes. 3-0 probably
:11:15. > :11:20.about right. Would you have given to are registered a goal for the home
:11:20. > :11:27.fans, you came close? A lot of chances. We didn't have composure to
:11:28. > :11:32.put it away. One of those nights. Glad it went over. The game is out
:11:32. > :11:35.of the way. It's good preparation for the League. We would have liked
:11:35. > :11:40.a better result. It wasn't to be. All you have to do is go to Glasgow
:11:40. > :11:45.and score four, not a bother? bother. We will sort that out. They
:11:45. > :11:50.are a class act. Their movement, their touch. The pace down the
:11:50. > :11:54.flanks. We knew what we would come up against. We showed up well given
:11:54. > :11:57.we are back three weeks. We look forward to next week. Looked
:11:57. > :12:00.comfortable against the side in the last 16 of the Champions League.
:12:00. > :12:04.That must please you as a manager looking into the new season? That is
:12:05. > :12:09.where I'm looking for. We are back three weeks. The passes of play was
:12:09. > :12:14.good. We gave it away cheaply. When we kept composure and possession I
:12:14. > :12:21.thought we matched them at least. We couldn't sustain it for 90 minutes.
:12:21. > :12:27.As I say, 3-0 was probably about right. Kick-off Neil Lennon reminded
:12:27. > :12:32.us 1987 as a 15-year-old he came here and scored the winner in a
:12:32. > :12:38.match you played with him, what did he say to you? He scored down to
:12:38. > :12:46.this goal. We have known each other over the years. Good to see his
:12:46. > :12:50.career went onwards and upwards. He wished us the best and congratulated
:12:50. > :12:55.us on winning the league last year. It was all good. Frank McAvennie is
:12:55. > :12:59.one of our match analysts this evening. We know he played for
:12:59. > :13:04.Cliftonville in 1992. He can't recall whether he scored one or set
:13:04. > :13:08.one up. He thinks you scored one. scored it. The ball was played into
:13:08. > :13:12.the box. He played one game. He had a bag full of boots. 40 pair of
:13:12. > :13:17.boots for every different surface. Played into the box. He chested it
:13:17. > :13:23.down, I scored it. If he is claiming a goal, he is telling lies. Bag full
:13:23. > :13:30.of boots. Yours were two-and-a-half years old with the toes hanging out?
:13:30. > :13:34.Toes hanging out and studs missing from the bottom. So is professionals
:13:34. > :13:44.and part-timers. Well done. We searched the archives today Frank to
:13:44. > :13:49.find that goal which Jim and I both believe you scored, by the way, but
:13:49. > :13:54.we couldn't find it. Cliftonville can hold their heads high?
:13:54. > :13:58.Cliftonville Celtic punish punished them when they gave the ball away.
:13:58. > :14:02.When Celtic lost the ball Cliftonville didn't punish them.
:14:02. > :14:06.Fitness was a big factor. The commitment of the Celtic players was
:14:06. > :14:09.a joy for everyone. I didn't expect that. I expected them to come and
:14:09. > :14:14.win, after the results they have been getting in preseason that was a
:14:14. > :14:18.good performance. Cliftonville were committed to the end, it will be
:14:18. > :14:22.encouraging for the manager? Definitely. Tommy's philosophy on
:14:22. > :14:27.the game was that it will be an entertaining game. 85 goals last
:14:28. > :14:32.year in the Irish League is a huge amount of goals. Yeah, it made for
:14:32. > :14:35.an entertaining game. We just felt before the game that the team he
:14:35. > :14:39.picked, Neil picked, was always going to be, you know, if they got
:14:39. > :14:43.in front. If their attitude to the game - we go back to that word, if
:14:43. > :14:47.the attitude was spots on it would be a difficult night. If you give
:14:47. > :14:53.the ball away in those areas against top-class areas they will punish
:14:53. > :15:02.you. Celtic were a different class tonight? You expect that. If Celtic
:15:02. > :15:06.play there is -- you can't put them in the same class. Celtic have great
:15:06. > :15:09.players that can damage any team not just Cliftonville, they can damage
:15:09. > :15:14.Barcelona. They can do all that. They can come here and if their
:15:14. > :15:19.attitude is right they will do. It they done it tonight. Didn't score.
:15:19. > :15:22.When they watch this little montage back of all the chances they created
:15:22. > :15:27.at the start of the second-half they at the start of the second-half they
:15:27. > :15:31.will be pleased. This is a really good clans. I don't think he really
:15:31. > :15:37.expected it. Had he got a little bit more on it. A difficult chance, in
:15:37. > :15:43.all fairness. I think he thought he was getting hit by the keeper.
:15:43. > :15:49.Great play. Real belief in the team. The two centre halfs for Celtic were
:15:49. > :15:55.excellent, Ambrose and Wilson, they stopped any chances that
:15:55. > :15:59.Cliftonville created. Great movement by Cliftonville Yes. One touch,
:15:59. > :16:04.better touch he should have done better with that. As Liam says
:16:04. > :16:10.normally has a better first touch. If they got that tonight it could
:16:10. > :16:17.have been - another chance. Was a great chance. Caldwell magnificent
:16:17. > :16:22.first touch. He has to put his laces to it. Barry is not reknown for his
:16:22. > :16:26.goalscoring exploits he admitted that afterwards. I'm glad. If he
:16:26. > :16:29.said anything afterwards I wo have had a word with him. Tommy would
:16:29. > :16:33.have been worried at half-time. Celtic were good first half.
:16:34. > :16:37.Dominated first half. He would have been worryingedied at half-time. The
:16:37. > :16:41.resilience in his team. They are not champions for nothing. They came
:16:41. > :16:50.back and they showed that willingness to get back into the
:16:50. > :16:58.game. They deserve credit for it. Celtic gave them no time on the
:16:58. > :17:05.ball. It is still preseason for most of them. Do not let them get time on
:17:05. > :17:10.the ball. People can become good players and under pressure it did
:17:10. > :17:18.not stand up. After a disappointing first four games of the season
:17:18. > :17:24.conceding 12 goals, will Neil Lennon be happy? Of course. That is not the
:17:24. > :17:31.sort of teams he has been playing preseason. We talked before the
:17:31. > :17:39.game, when we saw the team, it was game, when we saw the team, it was
:17:39. > :17:47.worrying. Definitely. Again, the build up was all about not taking it
:17:47. > :17:54.lightly. They posed a threat. The momentum and football is massive and
:17:54. > :18:00.they have oiled up momentum. An emotional wave around at Solitude.
:18:00. > :18:07.There was expectancy. They were professional and they did a very
:18:07. > :18:12.good job. Let's see how much of the Celtic manager enjoyed tonight.
:18:12. > :18:17.The question was how much did you enjoy that? Immensely. A real
:18:17. > :18:24.privilege to be back here. atmosphere, the occasion, it was
:18:24. > :18:31.fantastic. We had a job to do and we did it well. 3-0 and it could have
:18:31. > :18:34.been more. Yes, we hit the woodwork three times. It was important we
:18:34. > :18:44.started well and we did with intensity. We moved the ball
:18:44. > :18:45.
:18:45. > :18:50.quickly. James caused problems with his pace. I felt if we got the first
:18:50. > :18:53.goal we could kill the game off and we did it before half-time.
:18:53. > :19:00.Part-time against professional, Cliftonville did play some grey
:19:00. > :19:04.fluid football. Yes, the reputation has been built on that. They had a
:19:04. > :19:10.fantastic campaign last year. worried going into the game. People
:19:10. > :19:17.told negatively preseason. The players performed well. They enjoy
:19:17. > :19:22.the occasion. You said you felt, given you a last 16 and 7.5 weeks
:19:22. > :19:27.ago playing in the cup final that this had come too early. But with
:19:27. > :19:31.hindsight this may bring you on or do you feel aggrieved? I feel
:19:31. > :19:41.aggrieved but that is the rules. It is a difficult thing to do. Try to
:19:41. > :19:41.
:19:42. > :19:47.get preparations right and ready for match practice. Pre-match, the
:19:47. > :19:52.Cliftonville players, how did you sense the performance, Liam Boyce,
:19:53. > :20:02.he looked comfortable. Technically he is a very good player. A lot of
:20:03. > :20:03.
:20:03. > :20:06.the Cliftonville work comes through him. He is very strong. They are
:20:07. > :20:16.him. He is very strong. They are good athletes. Thank you for your
:20:16. > :20:24.Do you think Celtic should be in the competition at this early stage? It
:20:24. > :20:27.is the state of Scottish football. gets dropped down the ratings and
:20:28. > :20:37.it's something I will never understand. When you get the last 16
:20:37. > :20:44.you should be playing. Neal is right. The three weeks holidays and
:20:44. > :20:54.they still give them stick because some of the boys wanted a holiday.
:20:54. > :21:01.
:21:01. > :21:04.They only have three weeks. Did you sense that Neil Lennon was talking
:21:05. > :21:10.about a height and build up and he was wearing and will be relieved
:21:10. > :21:15.tonight. Yes, he is coming back home and here the stands there is a
:21:15. > :21:25.certain amount of pressure when you come over here. You recognise and
:21:25. > :21:26.
:21:26. > :21:31.realise that. He came with young reserves. He had a bit of stick. He
:21:31. > :21:38.is becoming a very good manager. He's a very composed in front of the
:21:38. > :21:43.cameras and he has dealt with a lot of media, good and bad. He has done
:21:43. > :21:49.himself a great deal of good. Tonight was a difficult experience
:21:49. > :21:57.because Cliftonville had won the league, there was a lot of circus
:21:57. > :22:02.surrounding the game. He made sure there was no slip-ups. A couple of
:22:02. > :22:07.years ago he might have put a couple of kids in. They have to get to the
:22:08. > :22:13.biggest tournament in world football. Do you see him maturing
:22:13. > :22:22.into a great manager? Yes, he has only kicked ten buckets this
:22:22. > :22:27.preseason. He has matured. He has grown into it. Everyone has given
:22:27. > :22:34.him a chance. Is becoming a good manager. Two standout players,
:22:34. > :22:43.Forrest and Stokes. Forrest had a few chances. And a good goal as
:22:43. > :22:49.well. Yes, and the pace, it is well. Yes, and the pace, it is
:22:50. > :22:59.difficult to defend. When you have that outlets and ability, they will
:23:00. > :23:01.
:23:01. > :23:11.try to get the ball to him as often as possible. When you are a defender
:23:11. > :23:13.
:23:13. > :23:21.it is intimidating, he shifts the ball so quickly. He has tried to put
:23:21. > :23:28.it in the same corner twice. Perseverance, he has done well.
:23:28. > :23:34.Stokes has had some stick. He has brought a lot on himself. To me, he
:23:34. > :23:42.is the most skilful striker we have got. I have always rated him. Here's
:23:42. > :23:48.hoping tonight is performance... Please the fans. When he really is
:23:48. > :23:58.on top of his game and fancies it he is a really good player. He's always
:23:58. > :23:59.
:23:59. > :24:03.had that reputation, he started off as asthma -- at Arsenal. You are
:24:03. > :24:13.waiting for him to blossom into the player he is capable of. He was keen
:24:13. > :24:15.
:24:15. > :24:21.to get on the ball. He looks so comfortable on the ball and so
:24:21. > :24:31.skilful. One of the things people criticise him for is his work
:24:31. > :24:31.
:24:31. > :24:41.ethic. He looked very lively. unlucky not to score. You have to
:24:41. > :24:44.
:24:44. > :24:49.work for the team. For those of us who are joining as late as saving,
:24:49. > :24:59.Celtic scored two great games in the first half and here they are.
:24:59. > :25:03.
:25:03. > :25:12.delivery. He is six foot three. A bit of a mix-up. Lustig goes in,
:25:12. > :25:22.fabulous header. Cliftonville have done well, the passing of play was
:25:22. > :25:23.
:25:23. > :25:33.great. Samaras should do that more. He is magnificent. I like him in the
:25:33. > :25:37.box as well. The ball comes to his right foot, onto the left and bang.
:25:37. > :25:41.Are you disappointed Samaras does not use his physical presence more?
:25:41. > :25:46.If you have a height and ability and weight you can put yourself about.
:25:46. > :25:52.There were boys in midfield kicking him and he was going down like a
:25:52. > :25:58.sack of spuds. Most centre forward do not have that ability. He's a
:25:58. > :26:00.great player but I wish he would great player but I wish he would
:26:00. > :26:06.stop moaning and hit them back. And as an occasion how successful has
:26:06. > :26:14.this been for the local game? been a great advert for Irish league
:26:14. > :26:20.football. It has put them on the map. The chairman and Cliftonville
:26:20. > :26:23.deserve credit, the atmosphere, the atmosphere in the ground, the
:26:23. > :26:29.players did not let themselves down. They were a credit to the Irish
:26:29. > :26:39.league. They deserve the opportunity tonight, they will go to Parkhill at
:26:39. > :26:45.
:26:45. > :26:52.present again. It will be another good occasion for Cliftonville to
:26:52. > :27:01.experience that. Most certainly. They will represent the Irish league
:27:01. > :27:06.and I am sure they will give a good account of themselves.
:27:06. > :27:09.philosophy of play. He willing carried them to play. It was such an
:27:09. > :27:16.entertaining game was the Cliftonville could have parked the
:27:16. > :27:20.bus and shut up shop but they didn't. They wanted to play. Tommy
:27:20. > :27:29.summarised it well, middle of the park, they were very good at times.
:27:29. > :27:33.They just lack cutting edge. And you are double jobbing. You are the new
:27:33. > :27:40.IFA league performance director. A job you are looking forward to. Yes,
:27:40. > :27:43.a big challenge but exciting, it gives me an opportunity to work with
:27:44. > :27:48.the best young players in Northern Ireland and use my experience and
:27:48. > :27:54.knowledge and maybe get one or two that we can bring through and give
:27:54. > :28:02.them a clear pathway into professional trouble. And Frank,
:28:02. > :28:06.back to Belfast. You have been a big hit tonight. Rates you here. I
:28:06. > :28:14.thoroughly enjoyed it. I always enjoy coming to Belfast. I always
:28:15. > :28:20.enjoy it. Thank you very much. The next live sport we have is this
:28:20. > :28:24.Sunday. Join Austin O'Callaghan and Sunday. Join Austin O'Callaghan and
:28:24. > :28:32.the team for the Ulster Gaelic football final. That is live from