Bhoys going Balde-headed for Barca

CELTIC defender Bobo Balde has admitted he was disappointed when his club was paired with Barcelona in the last 16 of the UEFA Cup — because he wanted to play them in the final.

Bhoys going Balde-headed for Barca

The Guinea international was sent off in last year’s 3-2 final with Porto, which the Bhoys lost 3-2 in extra-time.

Martin O’Neill’s side now face the toughest of barriers in the shape of the famous Catalans, with the first leg at Parkhead on Thursday.

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