UEFA Cup Third Round, Second Leg
Wednesday 3rd March 2004
Na Stinadlech Stadium
Kick Off 5.00pm, Live on BBC
Celtic today left Glasgow for the Czech Republic, for the team's third round,
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Celts carry with them a 3-0 cushion from the first leg, which was played at Celtic Park last Thursday night. Henrik Larsson bagged two goals, Chris Sutton scored one in the game.
Tomorrow night is the return leg, at Teplice's home ground. Around 1,000 Celtic supporters are in neighbouring city Prague for the game, where it is currently snowing. Celtic fans have once again been ripped off with ticket prices for the game; an FK Teplice league game would cost a supporter the equivalent to £1.50, Celtic fans have been charged £20 for tomorrow night's match.
Today's news that John Hartson will be out for the remainder of this season has put most of us on a bit of a downer, with Shaun Maloney also suffering a long-term injury. Neil Lennon is suspended for the game.
It would be no surprise if Martin O'Neill fields the same team who played against Teplice last week. That team includes Paul Lambert, and Jackie McNamara, who was rested as a precaution on Sunday.
We are likely to see the same tactics which Teplice threw at us on Thursday's second half. They appeared more aggresive and hungry for victory, I believe this will be how they will approach the game tomorrow.
The draw for the fourth round is made on Thursday, here's hoping Celtic's name will be in the hat. With a 3-0 lead from the first game, I would be very surprised if we are not.
Celtic-Mad Prediction: FK Teplice 1-3 Celtic