Strachan's Celts make disastrous start

Gordon Strachan made a terrible start as Celtic manager tonight after watching his new-look side slump to a humiliating five-goal Champions League qualifying drubbing and arguably the worst European night in their history in the Tehelne Polie Stadium.

Strachan's Celts make disastrous start
Wed, 27 Jul, 2005 - 22:22

Artmedia Bratislava 5 Celtic 0

Gordon Strachan made a terrible start as Celtic manager tonight after watching his new-look side slump to a humiliating five-goal Champions League qualifying drubbing and arguably the worst European night in their history in the Tehelne Polie Stadium.

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