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Wednesday, 1 August 2012
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Goal.com · Aug 4, 2012

Celtic captain Brown a doubt for Champions League qualifier

Hoops boss Neil Lennon has revealed that the midfielder could need an injection in order to get through Wednesday’s meeting with HJK in Helsinki...

Goal.com · Aug 4, 2012
Daily Express · Aug 2, 2012

Finn fury at winner

HJK Helsinki have accused Celtic of being unsporting in a row over the Hoops’ winning goal in Wednesday night’s Champions League qualifier...

Daily Express · Aug 2, 2012
VideoCelts · Aug 5, 2012

HJK Helinki 3-3 VPS (video highlights)

HJK Helsinki came back from being 3-1 down to snatch a draw at home to VPS yesterday. Coach Antti Muurinen was without suspended goalkeeper Ville Wallen and made five other changes from the side that lost 2-1 to Celtic. Former HJK striker Jarno Parikka...

VideoCelts · Aug 5, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 2, 2012

Celtic fight back to earn Euro win

August 1, 2012UEFA Champions LeagueThird round qualifier, first legCeltic Park, GlasgowCELTIC 2(Hooper 53, Mulgrew 60)HJK Helsinki 1(Schuller 47)CELTIC came from behind to earn a well-deserved 2-1 victory against HJK Helsinki in the first leg of the UEFA...

Celtic FC · Aug 2, 2012
VideoCelts · Aug 2, 2012

Hooper- Aberdeen match can help see us through

Gary Hooper is confident that Celtic can avoid to defeat in Helsinki next week to keep their Champions League hopes alive. The Englishman scored Celtic’s equaliser last night after the Finn’s had taken a 47th minute lead with Charlie Mulgrew sealing...

VideoCelts · Aug 2, 2012
VideoCelts · Aug 4, 2012

Lennon’s worry over Brown hip injury

Scott Brown will have scan on his hip before Celtic’s crucial Champions League qualifier against HJK Helsinki. The club captain missed his side’s 1-0 win over Aberdeen with Beram Kayal stepping into midfield alongside Joe Ledley. Celtic take a 2-1 l...

VideoCelts · Aug 4, 2012
Daily Express · Aug 1, 2012

Celtic 2 – HJK Helsinki 1: Charlie the head Bhoy

IT’S advantage Celtic in the battle to progress to the Champions League play-offs...

Daily Express · Aug 1, 2012
Daily Express · Aug 1, 2012

We’ll get the job done, says Lennon

NEIL LENNON insists Celtic can complete the job in Helsinki and progress towards the Champions League...

Daily Express · Aug 1, 2012
Goal.com · Aug 1, 2012

Celtic 2-1 HJK Helsinki: Bhoys fight back through Hooper & Mulgrew to secure first-leg advantage

Neil Lennon’s men were forced to come from behind in order to carve out an advantage in their Champions League qualifier ahead of the return leg in Finland next week...

Goal.com · Aug 1, 2012
Goal.com · Aug 1, 2012

Celtic – HJK Helsinki Betting Preview: Back the Hoops to take a first-leg advantage to Finland

Neil Lennon’s men are hoping to take control of the tie when they welcome Antti Muurinen’s side to Glasgow...

Goal.com · Aug 1, 2012
The Celtic Blog · Aug 2, 2012

Coffee & Tv: Helsinki Post Match Session (Goals & Comment)

Managers Thoughts: Morning all, pleased with last night, we put in a good performance against a team who are 22 games into a season.

The Celtic Blog · Aug 2, 2012
ARCSC · Aug 2, 2012

Celtic 2 HJK 1

Celtic’s first competitive match came off the back of a mixed bag of results during pre-season, and this seemed to carry in to the match up with HJK Helsinki...

ARCSC · Aug 2, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 4, 2012

Celtic v Aberdeen: Team news

NEIL Lennon has made three changes to the side which defeated HJK Helsinki during the week.

Celtic FC · Aug 4, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 6, 2012

Watch vital HJK Helsinki match in Paradise

THE Hoops go into Wednesday’s vital UEFA Champions League qualifying match in Finland with a tight 2-1 first-leg advantage from the opening game at Celtic Park thanks to goals from Gary Hooper and Charlie Mulgrew...

Celtic FC · Aug 6, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 1, 2012

Olympic swimming final on big screens at Paradise

CELTIC fan Michael Jamieson is going for gold tonight in the 200m breaststroke final at the Olympics, and Celtic fans coming to the Euro game at Paradise against HJK Helsinki will be able to watch the race on the big screens inside the stadium...

Celtic FC · Aug 1, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 2, 2012

Manager pleased with players’ performance

A DELIGHTED Neil Lennon couldn’t fault his players’ efforts after they fought back to earn a 2-1 victory over HJK Helsinki in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first-leg at Celtic Park...

Celtic FC · Aug 2, 2012
Vital Football · Aug 6, 2012

Defender confident for return

Defender Adam Matthews says Celtic will be travelling to Helsinki with extreme confidence for their Champions League qualifier...

Vital Football · Aug 6, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 1, 2012

Beat the queues and get Helsinki ticket at Celtic stores

SUPPORTERS can buy tickets for tonight´s game against HJK Helsinki at a number of Celtic retail stores, and it´s an ideal way to beat the collection queue at the Ticket Office...

Celtic FC · Aug 1, 2012
The Telegraph · Aug 1, 2012

Celtic 2 HJK Helsinki 1: match report

Celtic came from behind to give themselves a fighting chance of reaching the play-off round of the Champions League...

The Telegraph · Aug 1, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 2, 2012

Neil Lennon: Our fans helped drive us to victory

NEIL Lennon was glad to see competitive football return to Celtic Park on Wednesday night as his side took on HJK Helsinki in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third round qualifying tie...

Celtic FC · Aug 2, 2012
The Guardian · Aug 1, 2012

Celtic 2-1 Helsinki

• Celtic 2-1 HelsinkiNeil Lennon’s dreams of managing Celtic in the group phase of the Champions League for the first time remain alive...

The Guardian · Aug 1, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 1, 2012

Plenty of ways to back the Bhoys on Wednesday

SEASON Tickets are valid for Celtic’s UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie tonight against HJK Helsinki and tickets are on sale up until the 7.

Celtic FC · Aug 1, 2012
Herald Scotland · Aug 3, 2012

Celtic must close back door if window to Europe is to open

WHEN Neil Lennon talked up the prospects of his Celtic team scoring a precious away goal against HJK Helsinki in Finland next week his opinion came with an unexpressed companion: they’ll probably have to...

Herald Scotland · Aug 3, 2012
BBC · Jul 31, 2012

Celtic Park holds no fears for HJK’s Juho Makela

Former Hearts striker Juho Makela says his HJK Helsinki side will not be intimidated at Celtic Park on Wednesday...

BBC · Jul 31, 2012
The Telegraph · Aug 2, 2012

Celtic will aim to finish off HJK Helsinki in Champions League return leg, says James Forrest

James Forrest insists Celtic will not look to simply defend their 2-1 lead against HJK Helsinki next week...

The Telegraph · Aug 2, 2012
Vital Football · Aug 1, 2012

Celtic finish with a lead

Celtic came from behind to take a lead to Finland for the second-leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie.Gary Hooper cancelled out Rasmus Schuller’s early second-half opener for HJK Helsinki and Charlie Mulgrew grabbed a winner seven...

Vital Football · Aug 1, 2012
Herald Scotland · Aug 2, 2012

Celtic 2 HJK Helsinki 1: Foundations are laid but the job is not yet finished

NEIL LENNON’s secondary intention was to deliver a result which would put a smile on people’s faces, so in that respect the Celtic manager can claim mission accomplished...

Herald Scotland · Aug 2, 2012
Sky Sports · Aug 1, 2012

Bhoys gain narrow advantage

Celtic came from behind to beat HJK Helsinki 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifier at Parkhead on Wednesday night...

Sky Sports · Aug 1, 2012
The Guardian · Aug 5, 2012

Kris Commons sinks Aberdeen and sets up Celtic’s day at HJK Helsinki

• Celtic lead Helsinki 2-1 after the first leg• 48,000 at Parkhead for start of title defenceEuropean distraction provides at least a decent excuse for Celtic’s lethargic start to the domestic season and in the aftermath of the first win of their titl...

The Guardian · Aug 5, 2012
UEFA · Aug 2, 2012

Celtic to raise their game, says Lennon

Neil Lennon said his Celtic FC team would be “sharper” for next week’s return against HJK Helsinki after the Scottish champions came from behind to win the home leg 2-1...

UEFA · Aug 2, 2012
TEAMtalk · Aug 2, 2012

Celtic will attack – Forrest

James Forrest says Celtic will not simply defend their lead against HJK Helsinki in the second leg of their Champions League third qualifier...

TEAMtalk · Aug 2, 2012
Sporting Life · Aug 2, 2012

Hooper: We have a good chance

Celtic’s Gary Hooper is confident Celtic will progress in the Champions League after a 2-1 first-leg win over HJK Helsinki...

Sporting Life · Aug 2, 2012
Celtic Quick News · Aug 1, 2012

90 minutes of European drama ahead

The juices are flowing ahead of tonight’s crucial third round Champions League qualifier against HJK Helsinki at Celtic Park.

Celtic Quick News · Aug 1, 2012
The Scotsman · Aug 5, 2012

Champions League: Celtic seek extended European run

Ousting Helsinki will guarantee Celtic eight more matches in Europe, writes Andrew Smith...

The Scotsman · Aug 5, 2012
Herald Scotland · Aug 1, 2012

Celtic 2 HJK Helsinki 1: Hoops’ Euro hopes hang in balance

Celtic came from behind to beat HJK Helsinki in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifier at Parkhead, but the goal conceded leaves Neil Lennon’s men with plenty to do next week in Finland...

Herald Scotland · Aug 1, 2012
Not Celtic Class · Aug 1, 2012

Celtic 2-1 Helsinki: sin sufrimiento no hay Champions League

El Celtic arrancó su andadura europea con una victoria trabajada ante el Helsinki, que se antoja corta al encajar gol en casa, pero que tranquiliza al mismo tiempo porque, para conseguirla, el conjunto local tuvo que reponerse al duro golpe que supuso el...

Not Celtic Class · Aug 1, 2012
Vital Football · Aug 1, 2012

European doubts for Celtic

Celtic will give late fitness tests to Anthony Stokes and Kris Commons ahead of their Champions League third round qualifier first-leg against HJK Helsinki...

Vital Football · Aug 1, 2012
Sky Sports · Aug 2, 2012

Hooper still confident

Goalscorer Gary Hooper is confident Celtic can score in Finland against HJK Helsinki and progress to the Champions League play-offs...

Sky Sports · Aug 2, 2012
Belfast Telegraph · Aug 2, 2012

Celtic win but face tough job in Helsinki

Celtic 2 HJK Helsinki 1: Celtic came from behind to beat HJK Helsinki in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifier at Parkhead, but the goal conceded leaves Neil Lennon’s men with plenty to do next week in Finland...

Belfast Telegraph · Aug 2, 2012
The Telegraph · Aug 2, 2012

James Forrest confident Celtic can overcome European travel sickness against HJK Helsinki

Celtic winger James Forrest believes his team can score in Finland next week to ensure Champions League progression...

The Telegraph · Aug 2, 2012
BBC · Aug 5, 2012

HJK Helsinki pitch not rock hard, says Juho Rantala

Assistant manager Juho Rantala plays down concerns about the HJK Helsinki’s pitch ahead of Celtic’s visit on Wednesday...

BBC · Aug 5, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 1, 2012

Boost as Commons starts for Celts

KRIS Commons has handed Neil Lennon an early boost by overcoming the ankle injury he picked up in Saturday´s draw with Inter Milan to take his place in tonight´s starting XI for the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie against HJK Helsinki...

Celtic FC · Aug 1, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 6, 2012

Manager: Aberdeen victory has prepared us for Helsinki

SATURDAY´S 1-0 victory over Aberdeen was a hard-fought battle on the pitch and required a late goal from Kris Commons to seal the first league points of the new season, but Neil Lennon believes it was just the warm-up his side needed ahead of Wednesday...

Celtic FC · Aug 6, 2012
Celtic FC · Aug 6, 2012

Matthews: We have an exciting week ahead

ADAM Matthews won´t be at home much this week because he´s got two very different challenges to take on in two very different countries...

Celtic FC · Aug 6, 2012
Vital Football · Jul 31, 2012

It will be tough – Lennon

Neil Lennon is expecting a difficult challenge from HJK Helsinki in the Champions League third round qualifier on Wednesday evening...

Vital Football · Jul 31, 2012
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