Douglas hoping for luck in final

Superstitious goalkeeper Robert Douglas is hoping an unexpected gift will give him a hefty dose of good luck in the UEFA Cup final.

Douglas hoping for luck in final
Tue, 20 May, 2003 - 07:46

Superstitious goalkeeper Robert Douglas is hoping an unexpected gift will give him a hefty dose of good luck in the UEFA Cup final.

The Celtic star is expected to resume his role between the sticks in tomorrow night’s showdown with Porto in Seville after a spell out through injury.

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