79 min "This may be a cakewalk, but is a two-goal advantage enough to take to Parkhead?" Season Date Home Score Away Competition; 2008/2009: Wed 05 Nov: Celtic: 1 - 1: Manchester United: Chmp.Lge. Szczegóły meczu Ligi Mistrzów Man. He might actually have been better taking it out of his feet and leathering it with his right. If the opening exchanges were characterised by passing and shooting that lacked precision, the opening goal was an example of perfect finishing. To be in with a chance to win tickets to see Arsenal or Liverpool playing in the Champions League, enter this competition. And 3 min. Jeez I love England, where alcoholism, dubious fashion sense and inept goalkeeping certainly aren't significant problems. Their only hope is to beg, steal or borrow a goal and they play on the consequent nerves to win 11-2. 17 min This remains an unusually free-spirited game - Celtic are certainly not just here to defend - and, when United break, Rooney earns a corner after another charge into the box. Jonny Evans also starts at the back ahead of Rio Ferdinand, although I'm not sure whether Ferdinand is injured or rested. Both sides are lined up pretty much as predicted, with Ronaldo on the right and Nani on the left for United; I wonder whether Caldwell has been picked specifically to get in Rooney's space and in his face. I know chanting, breathing and SUPPORTING YOUR BLOODY TEAM THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF THE CHANT have been banned, but I'm not sure about smoking. Football would be THIS much better if the European Cup was a) called the European Cup and b) an unseeded knockout from the off. Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Giggs, Rafael Da Silva, Gibson. Manchester United (Berbatov 29′, 51′, Rooney 76′) 3-0 Celtic Stadium: Old Trafford, England UEFA Champions League, Group E Date: 21 October 2008 Kickoff: 19:45 BST, 14:45 ET Manchester United continued their winning ways, defeating Celtic, 3-0. When United took to the field on a crisp Glasgow evening wearing their all-blue strip, you suspected former Rangers striker Sir Alex Ferguson was enjoying a joke. Boruc was unable to hold a thunderous swerving shot by Ronaldo from 25 yards and in rushed the veteran Giggs to head home as Boruc lay helpless. This can't be a nice experience for Celtic, because a) they are having the etc. He wins the ball on the edge of the box - no, you don't need to readjust your set - and feeds Anderson, who sweeps over from 20 yards. Celtic's overall Champions League record on the road is woeful, but if you pick it apart you realise they've often got the wrong answer despite the right working. It thuds into the defender and away. If he'd stuck his hand down his pants for a cheeky scratch, he'd have probably found a tenner. Lovely effort from McGeady. Subs: Mark Brown, Hinkel, Hartley, Maloney, Donati, Sheridan, O'Dea. 74 min Hartley, who has been spoiling for a tear-up since he came on, brings down Nani and then lumps the ball at the horizontal Nani from about 0.6 metres. Subs: Kuszczak, Brown, Giggs, Park, Rafael Da Silva, Gibson, Tevez. 59 min Berbatov eases the most delicious, outside-of-the-right-foot pass down the right for Neville, but his cross is blocked by Naylor at the near post. On the half-hour mark he cut inside from the left wing and rifled a dipping shot directly at Foster, who gathered well. Nani whipped … Giggs, who celebrates his 35th birthday this month, finish from close range after Artur Boruc had failed to hold Cristiano Ronaldo's stinging shot. For Celtic, Gary Caldwell is fit to play in a predictable 4-5-1 formation. Running around like crazy does not make Keane a better player; it actively hinders him. Some sort of root vegetable native to the Dordogne region, perhaps. taken out of them. It was the eighth time the European Cup final has been held in Italy and the fourth time it has been held at the Stadio Olimpico. Man United ran out 3-0 winners of their Champions League double header with Celtic thanks to a Dimitar Berbatov brace. Man Utd 1-0 Celtic (Berbatov 29) Celtic's dumb luck away from home in Europe continues, as Berbatov scores from an offside position. "I think what tonight and this year's group in general highlights is that Celtic have been punching above their weight in Europe for the past couple of years and that has come to an end. He's a class act, and that's all that matters, really. United could have snatched a victory in the final seconds when the ball was played into Berbatov. It's a group that looks done and dusted already, but if Celtic get a draw tonight and then beat both United and Villarreal at home (the latter two results being entirely conceivable), they would almost certainly go through. taken out of them, b) both goals were offside and c) they are having the etc. Former Villa striker Maloney offered the home defence occasional relief. Moustache-cultivating and ITV punditry, I reckon. Kick-off is at 7.45pm, but Rob will drag himself away from an unyielding Word Twist battle to give you all the build-up from 7.15pm. Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink put Celtic ahead with a low shot after 21 minutes. Caldwell cleared a dangerous low cross by Tevez, then a low left-footed shot by Ronaldo found the grateful gloves of Celtic's Polish keeper Boruc. Badlty typrd ob my iPod," honks Simon Hoyle. Instead he slid the ball wide of Nani and the chance to equalise was gone. "I hate Celtic with a passion. He should still play a fair few games this season, certainly until this very peculiar ostracism of Wes Brown is resolved. "However, I agree with you Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo are the exception." Venue Celtic Park (Glasgow) S. McDonald 13' (assist by G. Caldwell ) 1 - 0. Still, the presence of another Irishman, the exasperating lummox that is John O'Shea, will be of greater concern to those of a United persuasion, especially against Nakamura, who probably needs to do little more than point and say "it's over there" to start O'Shea spinning on the spot like a top. UNITED 3. I'll honk to that. GOAL! The Berbatov signing was so important for Rooney, not because of the increased competition for places, but because of the tactical restructuring it has brought about. 76 min "Hopefully Celtic can edge out Aalborg for the Uefa Cup spot and put together a decent run," says Gerry Scott, before beginning a gentle little saunter down the footpath marked 'Off On One'. Click below for the live-blog and feel free to leave your comments. And so pass three minutes of our lives that won't be coming back. Maradona reincarnate. Manchester Utd: Foster, Rafael Da Silva (Evra 66), Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Carrick, Nani (Berbatov 46), Tevez (Rooney 71), Giggs. Foul by Emilio Izaguirre (Celtic). His first touch was good but Evans, the last man, read the danger well. A brutal challenge by Barry Robson on his international team-mate Darren Fletcher allowed Ronaldo to have a crack at goal, though his free-kick sailed a few yards over Boruc's bar. In one such spurt, Giggs seized on an error by Paul Hartley, ran at the Celtic rearguard and ought to have tested Boruc. "Re: your photograph, I understand that the Celtic players need to familiarise themselves with Old Trafford but what is the Middlesbrough crowd doing there?" The result leaves United requiring a point for certain qualification, while for Celtic, with Villarreal six points ahead, they must win their last two matches and hope the Spaniards fail to take a further point. In shades of his swashbuckling first full season, when he nutmegged Luis Figo and basically everyone else he came up against, O'Shea makes an eejit of McGeady with a lovely turn under pressure. I suspect Berbatov could not give a flyer either way. 60 min A double United substitution: Wes Brown for Gary Neville, and Carlos Tevez for Dimitar Berbatov, who has been an absolute joy to watch. Media conference: Strachan happy at draw but frustrated with injuries. Anyway, seven minutes in and here's Gary Nayor. Manchester United won the match 6–5 on penalties, following a 1–1 draw after extra time. 14 min A lovely first-time pass from Rooney allows the marauding Neville to burst into the box but, with men queuing up, Neville very unusually overhits his cross. As the tournament's defending champions, Manchester United automatically qualified for the Champions League group stage as top seeds. 40 min Nani never gives an average performance, and tonight is one of his 8/10 nights. There were at least two defenders between him and the goal, though, so it wasn't as simple as my essentially inadequate description first made it sound. Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Anderson, Park, Evans. 7 min See 5 min. L W W D W. 05/11/2008 UEFA Champions League KO 20:45. Playing behind Wayne Rooney rather than the other way round, he had one of those halves where everything came off. But if the Champions League final were tomorrow, my pecking order would be: Brown, Neville, Da Silva. Ferguson has no qualms about using people and then disposing of them when they outlive their usefulness, and there is just a hint that a familiar scenario may be starting to unfold. Half time: Man Utd 1-0 Celtic That's the end of a richly enjoyable half. United, predictably, are having all of the ball, and they are popping around with much more intent than at the stage of Saturday's game against West Brom. Manchester United View events: More info: Thu: 05/03/20: FAC: Derby County 0 - 3 Manchester United View events: More info: Sun: 08/03/20: PRL: Manchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City View events: More info: Thu: 12/03/20: UEL "The capacity of Strachan to bug the hell out of Celtic fans on the big occasions remains undiminished," bahs Gerry Scott. Football . GOAL! Liam William Peter Miller was an Irish professional footballer. With a noticeable difference in quality between the squads, Celtic were hoping that the noise and passion created by their fans could unsettle the visitors and embolden their own starting 11, which was minus the talents of the injured Aiden McGeady. The final was played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 27 May 2009. asks George Templeton. Van Der Sar gets down smartly to push it behind for a corner. I'm not sure if he was booked, but he certainly should have been. Man Utd 3-2 Celtic By Phil McNulty Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates Man Utd's third goal. Celtic beats Man United 1-0 at Paradise Nov 2006. Aufstellung Celtic FC - Manchester United 1:1 (Champions League 2008/2009, Gruppe E) 2008 (October 21) Manchester United (England) 3-Celtic Glasgow (Scotland) 0 (Champions League) sp1873. IN ASSOCIATION WITH. All this stuff about Berbatov not putting a shift in, incidentally, is a bag of balls in my opinion. 2:45. Or something. Aufstellungen, Spielerwechsel, Torschützen, Karten und weitere Statistiken zum Champions League-Spiel zwischen Celtic Glasgow und Manchester United aus der Saison 2008/2009. Ferdinand volleyed an awkward ball over from three yards, a Vidic header was cleared off the line by Celtic captain Stephen McManus and the same player went close from one of many United corners. 2008/2009: Wed 05 Nov: Celtic: 1 - 1: Manchester United: Chmp.Lge. A free-kick is given, perhaps slightly generously, to United wide on the right as a result. Please note that not all channels are available to watch online. "He has touch, goals and stays in the relevant areas. "Berbatov's insouciance when it comes to celebrating goals is a welcome change from the usual look-at-me, badge-kissing brigade," says Justin Kavanagh. Categories. says Tom Chivers. 2006 (November 21) Celtic Glasgow (Scotland) 1-Manchester United (England) 0 (Champions League) sp1873. There he zips infield past two defenders before coaxing one a few yards wide of the far post. Tue 21 Oct 2008 11.09 BST All good points, ruined only by this last bit: "Sent from my iPhone.". 78 min The 19-year-old Cilian Sheridan comes on for Scott McDonald. "What's a Champipon?" Celtic went into the 2008–09 season defending their Scottish Premier League title, which they won for the third consecutive time in 2007–08. The game that night set Celtic on the way to the Last 16, the first of Gordon Strachan’s time at Celtic and sealed a famous European victory against a top Man Utd team. Team news Ronaldo isn't rested. Land: Deutschland . What's happening? 19 min Delicious move from Celtic. 70 min A brilliant cross from Nani, by far the best crosser at Old Trafford since Beckham left, just beats the leaping Ronaldo at the far post. Goals: Berbatov 30, 51, Rooney 76. Nani whipped a corner in from the left which was flicked on by O'Shea at the near post. Offside, Manchester City. Soccerlens brought you the action live! Oh, Tom! "You keep publishing my emails as if they are somehow noteworthy or even coherent thus giving me access to the Guardian's huge global readership. Strachan will have been satisfied at the workrate and intelligence of his players. - and draws a foul from the increasingly exasperated Caldwell. If you mean the commentator Peter Martin inadvertently creating the sort of mess that's beyond even the most sophisticated and industrial-strength washing powder, I'd say no. With just six minutes remaining, United levelled the match. United responded by increasing the pace of their play. 24 min It's now Fenerbahce 1-94 Arsenal, or so you would think from the hooting and hollering on the theguardian.com/football/championsleague desk. Full time: Manchester United 3-0 Celtic So that's that. Sport Homepage . Strathclyde Police said a 19-year-old man was detained in connection with the incident, and would appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday. Art Animation Comedy Cool Commercials Cooking Entertainment How To Music & Dance News & Events People & Stories Pets & Animals Science & Tech Sports Travel & Outdoors Video Games Wheels & Wings Other 18+ Only Fashion 65 min Ronaldo has switched to the left - is it me, or is he so much more effective there? "Hey, Rob. A splendid goal. Original 'live' Setanta TV coverage of the 2006 Roy Keane Testimonial between Manchester United and Glasgow Celtic played at Old Trafford. The linesman, who has lost it, gives a no-ball. Which is fine in a 4-3-3, but in a 4-2-3-1 there is much more responsibility on them to do their defensive work. Champions League 2008/09, Vorrunde, 4. Actually, the crowd cheer is bigger for Tevez than it is for Berbatov. In fact, their biggest pastings have been in Portugal, to Benfica (0-3) and Porto (0-3), and in Donetsk, to Shakhtar (0-3, 0-2). 48 min Berbatov thumps a header clear at his near post from a Celtic corner and then goes down like a four-year-old who doesn't like heading the ball because it really hurts Mum. Manchester United » Kader 2007/2008. Instead it's a corner, from which Rooney, on the edge of the box, stings the palms of Boruc with a brutally hit but ramrod-straight drive. Media requires JavaScript to play. Alan Rough's in goal? 72 min It's a bit boring now, in truth, in the absence of Berbatov's luscious linkplay and either side really needing a goal (in truth, Celtic look happy just to avoid a pasting). 3 min "Berbatov, such wonderful balance" coos Clive Tyldesley at the exact moment Berbatov hits the deck. And it's actually nice to see a lone frontman who can't be doing with the false modesty of headless chickenery. A fan came onto the pitch during the game, causing the match to be stopped for a few moments. Hartley almost pulls one back there, mind, bursting into the box at the end of a slick, Sensible Soccer move. A late header by Ryan Giggs gave United a deserved point in this thoroughly entertaining Champions League match. Nakamura slips one inside the full-back to the onrushing Naylor, and when his cross clears everyone at the near post it bounces through to Caldwell on the edge of the box. It was Celtic's first goal in the Champions League this season and the first conceded by the cup holders. Please turn on JavaScript. Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville (Brown 59), Evans, Vidic, O'Shea, Ronaldo (Park 82), Fletcher, Anderson, Nani, Berbatov (Tevez 60), Rooney. He lashed it with his left foot and it flew just wide of the near post with Boruc beaten. Celtic haven't scored a goal away from home in this competition since December 6 2006 and – if you exclude rank howlers by inept Poles against Sporting Lisbon in dead fixtures – United haven't conceded one at home in this competition since April 24 2007. Pity the fool Scott McDonald, who as the lone striker is going to have to put in a serious shift tonight. Okay, here we go then For those who wish they were watching on TV, Clive Tyldesley and Jim Beglin are in the hyperbolists' chairs. 9 min At the moment, Berbatov is playing as the No10 with Rooney as the No9, although you suspect this will change as the game progresses. It came from a Van Der Sar roll-out, via Fletcher, Nani and then Tevez, who played a square pass infield to Rooney, lurking menacingly in the D. He waited a few seconds for the chance to present itself as bodies whizzed left and right in front of him, and then drove it through the legs of Loovens and right into the bottom left corner. "Listening to the match on 5Live. ! He has played well, albeit in fairly comfortable circumstances. 2003 (November 4) Manchester United (England) 3 … Authentication or subscription with a TV, ISP or streaming provider may be required. Celtic The TV, live streaming and radio listings are legal broadcasts of Manchester United - Celtic in United States. Arsenal are 2-0 up by the way. I bet this is how Mussolini got started.". Spieltag. 82 min Ji-sung Park replaces Cristiano Ronaldo. FT 1 - 1 (HT 1 - 0) Manchester United. Liveticker Celtic FC - Manchester United 1:1 (Champions League 2008/2009, Gruppe E) My thoughts exactly. 53 min This is becoming slightly farcical now: Wayne Rooney has a goal disallowed even though he wasn't in an offside position when Ronaldo slipped him through to go round Boruc. "Why shoehorn in Caldwell, who barely hacks it as a centre-back, when Hartley could do the job properly? This is the match sheet of the UEFA Champions League game between Celtic FC and Manchester United on Nov 5, 2008. Celtic Glasgow . Having played McDonald as a lone striker at Old Trafford, Celtic manager Gordon Strachan gave 19-year-old Cillian Sheridan his Champions League debut, believing the Irishman's physical presence could test Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic. Nothing.. "It is good to see Robson getting a game considering he almost singlehandedly won Celtic the championship last season," says Gerry Scott. Did O'Shea win Jim'll Fix It or something? 80 min A simply stunning pass from Rooney, driven 40 yards first-time into the space on the right, puts Tevez through into the box, but instead of finding the supporting pair of Nani and Ronaldo he goes for goal and is blocked. Ferguson's half-time talk encouraged United to up their game at the re-start, but not before Maloney curled a long-range shot in at Foster. That said, United played some sumptuous, cocky football at times, most of it involving Berbatov and the inevitable Rooney, and barring an unprecedented farce they will reach the knockout stages of this tournament for the 12th season in 13. said Gary Naylor just before the third goal. 25 min It's quite sad to see Gary Neville bustling up and down the flank, like Ron Jeremy needing to resort to viagra. So Nakamura instead whips it in to a crowded area, and Robson is penalised. Celtic 1-0 Manchester United (McDonald 13) Superb from Scott MacDonald. Whether that restructuring survives squeaky-bum time remains to be seen - you couldn't play this starting XI in this shape at home to a good side - but for now we might as well just enjoy it. A draw would leave Celtic well behind in the group, but would be of immeasurable psychological value. If you mean Nakamura making it three free-kicks in three in this fixture, I'd say there's a big chance. 86 min For those who are wondering why Rooney is playing so well, by the way, it's quite simple: he's playing in the centre of the pitch. The final was played on 21 May 2008 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, where Manchester United played against Chelsea, making it an all-English final for the first time in the history of the European Cup. 1:35. Celtic are having it taken out of them and, no unreasonably, they don't like it. The 2008–09 UEFA Champions League was the 54th edition of Europe's premier club football tournament and the 17th edition under the current UEFA Champions League format. 18 min It definitely looks a deliberate ploy, rather than an accident of the game's narrative, to have Berbatov at No10 and Rooney at No9, and so far it's working really well: Berbatov, who is on the ball all the time, eases one beautifully wide to Nani, and when he crosses to the far post Rooney connects really well with a Crouchesque scissor-kick. ... 21 October 2008 21:40 UK. So, United to win and Celtic not to score looks a pr-etty, pr-etty good bet, but something – instinct, the frequently ramshackle nature of so-called Battles of Britain*, the inevitability of Nakamura whooshing a free-kick into the corner from 30 yards, a subliminal message from Declan Hill – tells me that United will win 2-1. This said, if anyone deserved a goal it was Berbatov. On the other hand we are going to get tanked anyway so we might as well confirm English stereotypes of the Scottish game whilst we do it." It wasn't hit hard - he passed it, like Mark Robins v Oldham in 1990 - but it was so well placed that Boruc couldn't get near it. So, yes, I'm going for United to win 2-1 and for Dimitar Berbatov to break into at least three sprints during the game. The draw was held on 28 August 2008 and United were drawn with two familiar sides, Villarreal (whom they had drawn in 2005–06) and Celtic (2006–07), and a new face in Danish side Aalborg BK. Celtic, probably with half an eye on not being 2-0 down and dead and buried by half-time, are happy to let them do so. But he looked offside at the time, turning away slightly sheepishly, and replays confirmed it. If Alain Delon and Jean-Paul Belmondo played football, they'd be those two wouldn't they?" 39 min Berbatov touches it off to Rooney, 25 yards out, and he creams one through the crowd that is well held by Boruc. I think I am falling in love with how little Berbatov gives one for traditional notions of masculinity on the football field. Against the big boys, certainly, they have rarely taken a pasting. Manchester United 3-0 Celtic - 21-Oct-2008 Match Report, Team Squads, Live Scores with commentary and Team Head to Head statistics Dimitar Berbatov scores twice as Man Utd beat Celtic in the Champions League. BBC Sport football. 35 min Stop whatever you are doing: it's an email from Gerry Scott. While you're waiting, feel free to watch what Sir Alex Ferguson had to say for himself at yesterday's pre-match press conference, then read about the different problems facing Manchester United and Celtic ahead of tonight's encounter. The only thing they have in common is their good sense to leave a sinking ship for their 'dream' move." United are taking the mick a bit here. 27 min Celtic win a free-kick 28 yards out but, unfortunately for them, it's a fair way out on the left. Strathclyde Police said a 19-year-old man was detained in connection with the incident, and would appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday. He played a ball down the inside-left channel for Berbatov, who was beaten to it by Boruc, and when the ball broke loose on the edge of the box - with Boruc stranded - Rooney spanked it over on the half-volley. Your support powers our independent journalism, Available for everyone, funded by readers. 83 min Loovens goes through Tevez from behind, a challenge that is entirely the product of frustration. Then Berbatov, six yards out, redirected it through Boruc's legs quite beautifully with a ninja's swirl of the right foot. 44 min O'Shea draws a smart save from Van Der Sar with a typical piece of incompetence. It was all a bit a messy on the edge of the box, but Berbatov was aware enough to poke a square ball 10 yards away from the melee and towards Ronaldo, unmarked on the right side of the box. United looked most menacing when they played the ball quickly through midfield. Everyone's wearing a kilt and has been boozing since the womb? 33 min This is, by some distance, Berbatov's best game for United. "Damn, I forgot that this isn't the real European Cup, just the boring winnowing bit of the Champions League." McGeady too often goes missing in Europe.". CELTIC 0. The match started at a frantic pace, with Giggs, partnering Carlos Tevez up front, looking in the mood to inflict damage on Celtic's European hopes. 57 min Another chance for Rooney. Watch Celtic v United, live on Sky Sports 2 from 6pm Celtic will be determined to claim a repeat of two seasons ago to keep their UEFA Champions League hopes alive against Manchester United. Yes, it's needless pedantry." This meant that they would avoid other heavyweights such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Inter Milan in the group stage. It's why there's no way United could play this system against a top-class team, certainly not away and maybe not at home. Don't know the definitive reason for the connection but Stein & Busby (man who's manager of the 60s) where both miners Paddy Crerand left Celtic for Man who in the 60s both teams won the european cup in the 60s Celtic 1st of course Man who 2nd first game i went to in angleland was bobby charlton's testimonial in 1972 and i helped set up a CSC in 1988 after moving to manchester dinnae … 61 min Now a double Celtic substitution: Shaun Maloney is on for Barry Robson, and Paul Hartley for Shunsuke Nakamura. Celtic: Boruc, Hinkel, Caldwell, McManus, Wilson, Hartley, Scott Brown, Robson, Maloney (O'Dea 75), McDonald (Hutchinson 81), Sheridan (Donati 63). His shot on the turn whipped past Boruc's right-hand post and Celtic's slim chances of reaching the knockout stages remained intact. In the Nou Camp their scores are 0-1, 0-1 and 1-1 (their only draw); in the San Siro, against Milan, it's 0-1, 0-1 (after extra-time) and 1-3; they lost 3-2 at Old Trafford in 2006, and also lost 3-2 away to Lyon and Juventus (in both games only going down to seriously dodgy penalties); and they lost 2-1 away to Bayern after leading. "I would have seriously considered giving McGeady's place to Maloney. Nothing comes of it. Manchester United's home record in the European Cup since 2006P13 W12 D1 L0 F30 A7, Celtic's away record in the European Cup since they dressed it in a short skirt and renamed it the Champions LeagueP18 W0 D1 L17 F10 A37. Overview. Substitute Berbatov came close when his flick-on from five yards was cleared off the line by Maloney. ... Manchester United 3. Celtic will be pretty happy so far: for all the purpose and precision of United's start, Boruc has had nothing to do. In a raucous atmosphere, the Celtic fans cheered their team on as they stymied successive waves of United attacks. Celtic edged through to the … He's booked. Manchester United 3-0 Celtic (Rooney 77) A really excellent goal from Wayne Rooney, making it seven games in a row for club and country in which he has scored. GOAL! For all United's swaggering football, a calm Celtic side created the better chances until, after half an hour, Berbatov scored from a palpably offside position. "* i hate them too, their stupid hoop kit, its the poor man's stripe lol, i prefer Rangers. Scott Brown, Barry Robson and Paul Hartley hounded Carrick and Fletcher incessantly and for the greater part, held on to the ball when they could. 47 min "Berbatov and Rooney? Miller began his career with Twittern ## Deutschland England ; Weltweit; Europa ... Manchester United soll die Entwicklung des Angreifers ganz genau im Blick haben. Saha left Manchester United in 2008 with 42 goals in 124 games; however, all these years later it is obvious that THAT miss at Celtic Park still haunts him. 55 min This could actually be anything now, because a) United are playing with a real swagger and b) the linesman is all over the show. 88 min The game is drifting to sleep. Manchester United vs Celtic. Anderson is literally never going to score a goal for the club, is he. He lashes it as it sits up, connecting beautifully, and Van Der Sar has to reach up to paw it over the top. And nor is Berbatov, who starts his sixth game in a row, having cunningly made himself immune to rotation by doing a quarter of the running of everyone else. 1 - 1 84' R. Giggs … Shut the door on your way over to read Scott Murray's MBM of that game. And nor is Tevez, who simply doesn't get in the team any more (he's on the bench). Squad Manchester United Season 2008-09 Premier League: Van der Sar, Vidić, Evra, … Celtic caught their breath and began to venture forward with runs by Maloney. A speculative header found Gary Caldwell at the edge of the United box and his cushioned header set up McDonald, in the inside left position, who remained composed to lob Ben Foster, in only his second start, from 14 yards. i hope we stuff them. 11 min Celtic are smothering the centre of the pitch: when Rooney got on the ball 25 yards out then, he had five players within five yards of him. Giggs headed an 84th-minute equaliser when Artur Boruc could only parry a Cristiano Ronaldo shot, then Dimitar Berbatov missed a great late chance. E-mail this to a friend Printable version Man Utd 3-0 Celtic ... Manchester United strolled to victory to leave Celtic's Champions League hopes hanging by a slender thread. I think Ronaldo actually mistimed his leap there and was up too early. Sounds French. Fast start from United though. 28 min Ronaldo misses a very decent chance. How could you? 12 min It's Celtic who have the first big chance. "I believe many would agree Portuguese people and a strong work ethic go hand-in-hand," says Luis Correia. 2006 (September 13) Manchester United (England) 3-Celtic Glasgow (Scotland) 2 (Champions League) sp1873. Thanks for all your emails; g'night. Tue 21 Oct: Manchester … What he said. If available online, we will link to the official stream provider above before kick-off. Celtic 1-0 Man Utd By Colin Moffat Nakamura was on target for Celtic.