Europa League - Collins: Celtic need a result

PA Sport - Tue, 03 Nov 09:44:00 2009

Former Celtic midfielder John Collins admits the chances of Europa League progress for the Hoops are slim, but he believes even a draw in Hamburg could turn their campaign around.

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Celtic sit bottom of their group with one point from three games against Hapoel Tel Aviv, Rapid Vienna and Hamburg.

Tony Mowbray's side lie five points behind Hapoel and the Germans, who won 1-0 in Glasgow last month, and Collins admits Celtic have a tough task in Hamburg on Thursday.

But he feels they would fancy their chances of winning their final two games, against Hapoel at Parkhead and in Vienna, were they to upset the odds in Germany.

"The chances are pretty slim," said Collins.

"They have to get a result at Hamburg, whether it's a draw or a win. But if they can get a result there, then they are more than capable of winning the final two games."

PA Sport

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  1. just found out murray has th thirty mill in an asda bag­ !

    From zzgus f, on Wed 4 Nov 2:28AM

  2. just found out that celtic are signing ricky von­ wolfswinkel from holland u21 national team for 5­ million
    from the sale of aiden in january and we also­ have ki from south korea
    plus this week we have 4­ young hungary players training as well .

    and also­ found out that roman abr close friend wants to but­ money into celtic plus there is a massive japanes­ millioner wanting to take over as well

    c"mon the­ hoops hail hail

    From nichollg, on Tue 3 Nov 10:15PM

  3. wee can do it bhoys.wee will sing all day and all­ night,including the game,,astra,white beers,PILS HERE­ WEE GO----

    From UB40,LOCHEE, on Tue 3 Nov 9:44PM
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