Bhoys blast back to earn two-goal cushion for return

Celtic 3, Stuttgart 1

Martin O’Neill took the biggest gamble of his managerial career by bringing Robert Douglas straight back into his side. But the odds were also stacked against the Scottish champions with Henrik Larsson injured, John Hartson suspended and O’Neill sat in the stand.

Maloney was given the unenviable task of replacing the Swedish star, while Jackie McNamara came in for Ulrik Laursen in defence.