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So Celtic have lost 5 of their 6 matches in the Champions League group stages with a goal difference of minus 15. As a result of this magnificent achievement they have "qualified" for the last 32 of the Europa league! Having been rewarded with pots of money for their failure, Celtic now have the opportunity to earn even more in a different competition. Doesn't this just illustrate the obscenity of the way the modern game is structured and financed! Instead of having the 8 3rd placed teams from the Champions league gaining a place in the Europa league, this should be an opportunity for more of the teams who started out in the Europa competition to participate in the group stages. Having 16 groups instead of 12 would have allowed a further 16 teams the opportunity to play in the group stages. Better still, IMHO, would be to do away with these mini leagues and have more teams competing in a straight knockout basis - a bit like the FA and Scottish cups. Unfortunately, it's all about the money and the players and the genuine fans from smaller clubs get no consideration.

Surprised to see votes for Raven. Didn't think he was very good yesterday.

Great servant to the club he may have been, but it can't be right that he gets to take supporters' children when he leaves???