Lisbon Invasion. The Celts are here

Last updated : 01 November 2006 By j Cole
Portuguese television and radio stations leading articles are all about the hoops fans invasion of Lisbon. It is estimated that at least 14000 Celtic fans have already descended on Lisbon at that was at 11.00 am this morning and there is another wave of charter flights still to arrive.


There are reports coming in of a huge pilgrimage to the Estadio Nacional which has caused great confusion to some Local taxi drivers as they try to explain that tonights game is actually at a different stadium. hoops fans are delighted to tell the Locals just why they are going to an empty stadium and are enjoying the moment.

The Celtic fans have been receiving a very warm welcome to Lisbon and the party has begun in earnest.


The greatest fans in the world are once again gracing Europe with their presence and isn't it great to be a Tim