Thanks for the updates today, bhoys. 3-0 to the Celts. 
Efe Ambrose played in Nigeriaās quarter final victory today against Ivory Coast. Was hoping theyād get beaten to hasten his return to Celtic. Heās unlikely to be involved in the first leg against Juve now.
Two nice goals from Forrest and Mulgrew. Commons took a confident spot kick.
St Mirren away in the quarter final. An opportunity to avenge last weekendās League Cup semi-final defeat. A Dundee derby in there too. Forrest being back provides us with a different dimension.
Neil Lennon HAS NOT added Rami Gershon (injured) or Tom Rogic (deemed not ready) to Celticās 25-man squad for the Champions League clash against Juventus.
Thatās slightly strange no? I guess we didnāt have anyone to remove from the squad maybe.
Thought Rogic would have been accommodated anyway.
Rogic has scored for the U20s this evening. Gershon and Stokes are also playing.
Is Stokes in the squad?
Yes.
The list is here:
http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2013/clubs/club=50050/index.html]http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2013/clubs/club=50050/index.html
3-1 win in the end. Stokes scored the second. Goal and an assist for Rogic.
Squad named very early isnāt it? Or is this some sort of UEFA requirement?
Lennon was invoking Roy Keane yesterday when talking about Rogic.
[quote=āFitzy, post: 671812ā]Neil Lennon HAS NOT added Rami Gershon (injured) or Tom Rogic (deemed not ready) to Celticās 25-man squad for the Champions League clash against Juventus.
Squad named very early isnāt it? Or is this some sort of UEFA requirement?
Lennon was invoking Roy Keane yesterday when talking about Rogic.[/quote]
Yeah you have to submit a list of 25 eligible players to UEFA in advance.
Slightly bizarre given we didnāt replace him with Gershon or Rogic. Smacks of a sloppy administrative error or a row behind the scenes. From STV:
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote] <span style="background-color:rgb(252,252,252);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;]Paddy McCourt has been removed from Celtic's squad for the remainder of the Champions League campaign.<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]UEFA have stated in their list of changes to participating teams that the Northern Irishman will be ineligible to feature against Juventus, or in any future ties in the tournament for the rest of the season.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Despite freeing up a place in his squad by taking out McCourt, manager Neil Lennon declined to add either of his January signings, Rami Gershon and Tom Rogic, despite having room to do so.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]McCourt has played 13 times for Celtic this season, appearing as a substitute in Champions League qualifying games against HJK and Helsingborg.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]He has made just two domestic starts, with his last appearance, as a substitute, coming in a 1-0 defeat to Hibernian on December 29.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Given the decision not to replace him, Celtic have left a spot in their squad vacant which could have been filled by any other player coming in.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Celtic now have no means by which to fill that space, with the deadline for changes passing on February 1, except for including others who are both under the age of 21 and who have been trained by the club for āany uninterrupted period of two years since his 15th birthdayā.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]List A
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Kris Commons
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Emilio Izaguirre
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Beram Kayal
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Scott Brown
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Dylan McGeouch
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Tony Watt
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Charlie Mulgrew
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Efe Ambrose
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Miku Fedor
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Fraser Forster
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Gary Hooper
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Joe Ledley
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Mikael Lustig
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Adam Matthews
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Lassad Nouioui
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Thomas Rogne
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Georgios Samaras
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Victor Wanyama
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Kelvin Wilson
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Lukasz Zaluska
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Anthony Stokes
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]List B
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Bahrudin Atajic
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Joe Chalmers
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]James Forrest
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Marcus Fraser
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Paul George
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]John Herron
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In other news, Scott Brown has been appointed Scotland captain in the wake of Darren Fletcherās ongoing arsehole problem.
Also, Gordon Strachan has released James Forrest from the squad as he doesnāt want to jeopardise his chances of featuring against Juve by playing him on a heavy Pittodrie pitch so soon after his return from injury.
Neil Lennonās refusal/fear to utilise Paddy McCourt displays a weakness in his managerial ability.
Just watched the Celtic-Barcelona game from November as part of my build up to next Tuesday night. 
Miku had a really good game on second viewing. A great night indeed.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xuym3w_ambient-a-celtic-park-celtic-fc-vs-fc-barcelona-hd-16-9-07-11-2012_sport]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xuym3w_ambient-a-celtic-park-celtic-fc-vs-fc-barcelona-hd-16-9-07-11-2012_sport
Neil Lennon has confirmed that all of the Celtic squad have emerged from the midweek internationals unscathed.
He said heās likely to rest a few first team regulars for Saturday lunchtimeās clash in Inverness ahead of the Juve game.
Celtic have a very good home European record against Italian opposition - Played 9, Won 4, Drew 4, Lost 1.
Finally for now, Nigeriaās progression into Sundayās African Cup of Nations final has definitely ruled Efe Ambrose out of contention for Tuesday night.
Efe Ambrose has arranged to fly back to Glasgow on Sunday immediately after the African Cup of Nations final. Still, itās unlikely heāll feature next Tuesday.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]Neil Lennon:<span style="background-color:rgb(252,252,252);] <span style="background-color:rgb(252,252,252);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;]"Nigeria did fantastically well and Efe has played brilliantly in the games so Iām delighted for him in one way, but obviously very frustrated in another.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]"The final is on Sunday and he probably wonāt get back until Monday evening, so he would be a doubt.
<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, geneva, lucida, ālucida grandeā, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(252,252,252);]āWe will get him into the squad and see how he is feeling.ā
I guess he may make the bench. Good to see him make the effort anyway.
Adam Matthews has been named SPL Young Player of the Month for January.
Neil Lennon has stated that Izaguirre and Samaras remain 50/50 for the Juventus game. Mikael Lustig didnāt train today but itās unclear whether he returned from international duty with an injury.
He also confirmed that Forster will play in Inverness tomorrow and Forrest is due to be included too.
Other first teamers are likely to be rested. I expect some or all of Gershon, Kayal, Stokes and maybe even Rogic to feature.