Flight delay for Celtic

Celtic were left stranded in Lithuania last night after their aircraft came to a frightening and sudden halt just seconds from takeoff.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2003 - 08:44

Celtic were left stranded in Lithuania last night after their aircraft came to a frightening and sudden halt just seconds from takeoff.

The incident happened just after 11pm as they attempted to return to Glasgow after their comfortable 4-0 victory over Kaunas in the Champions League second qualifying round.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Lithuania Place: Glasgow Place: UK Person: Flight Captain Person: Tim O’Dell Organisation: Celtic Celtic Organisation: Celtic Organisation: Kaunas

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