No home comforts as misfiring Bhoys pay penalty

STEPHEN MCMANUS conceded Celtic “have it all to do” to qualify for the Champions League knockout phases for a third straight season after blowing their chance to get off to a winning start last night.

No home comforts as misfiring Bhoys pay penalty
Thu, 18 Sep, 2008 - 01:00

Barry Robson missed a first-half penalty as the Scottish champions were held 0-0 by Group E minnows Aalborg at Parkhead.

Such is their miserable European away form, Celtic have needed a 100% home record to reach the last 16 in the previous two seasons.

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