One of the most blatant lies/mistruths/misquotes EVER published in this rag.
[h=1]Martin O'Neill begs SFA to play Scotland and Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 qualifier at Celtic Park [/h]THOUSANDS of Tartan Army fans reckon playing the Euro 2016 tie at the home of the Hoops would give an unfair advantage to the Irish because O'Neill is a former Parkhead boss.
MARTIN OâNeill last night begged the SFA to play Scotlandâs Euro 2016 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland at Celtic Park.
With Hampden out of commission until next year, the SFAâs preference is to hold the November 14 qualifier at Parkhead as it is the biggest stadium in the country. A 60,000 sell-out would generate around £400,000 more than holding the game at Ibrox and a decision will be made by July. But thousands of Tartan Army footsoldiers feel playing the tie at the home of the Hoops would give an advantage to the Irish because manager OâNeill is a former Celtic boss.
When asked by Record Sport where he wants the game played, OâNeill said: âWould I have a preference between Ibrox or Celtic Park? Iâm sure you can tell my answer by the expression on my face rather than me putting it into words. âDo the Scotland fans really want it moved from Celtic Park? I donât know why they would want to shift it. âAlso I donât see having 10,000 extra Scotland fans inside the stadium as being an advantage to us. Listen, Iâm surprised people are thinking along those lines. âIâm sure the SFA would also want the extra money, surely to heavens.â
Other members of the Irish set-up also have Parkhead connections as Anthony Stokes who plays for Celtic while Aiden McGeady, Robbie Keane and assistant boss Roy Keane are former Hoops stars. But OâNeill insists a tie at Celtic Park wouldnât give Ireland an advantage because Scotland boss Gordon Strachan is another former Celtic gaffer and his squad includes the likes of Scott Brown, Charlie Mulgrew, James Forrest and Leigh Griffiths. He said: âGordon has also been Celtic manager. And Iâm sure there will be a two or three Celtic players in the Scotland squad for that game.â
[h=1]Martin O'Neill begs SFA to play Scotland and Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 qualifier at Celtic Park [/h]THOUSANDS of Tartan Army fans reckon playing the Euro 2016 tie at the home of the Hoops would give an unfair advantage to the Irish because O'Neill is a former Parkhead boss.
MARTIN OâNeill last night begged the SFA to play Scotlandâs Euro 2016 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland at Celtic Park.
With Hampden out of commission until next year, the SFAâs preference is to hold the November 14 qualifier at Parkhead as it is the biggest stadium in the country. A 60,000 sell-out would generate around £400,000 more than holding the game at Ibrox and a decision will be made by July. But thousands of Tartan Army footsoldiers feel playing the tie at the home of the Hoops would give an advantage to the Irish because manager OâNeill is a former Celtic boss.
When asked by Record Sport where he wants the game played, OâNeill said: âWould I have a preference between Ibrox or Celtic Park? Iâm sure you can tell my answer by the expression on my face rather than me putting it into words. âDo the Scotland fans really want it moved from Celtic Park? I donât know why they would want to shift it. âAlso I donât see having 10,000 extra Scotland fans inside the stadium as being an advantage to us. Listen, Iâm surprised people are thinking along those lines. âIâm sure the SFA would also want the extra money, surely to heavens.â
Other members of the Irish set-up also have Parkhead connections as Anthony Stokes who plays for Celtic while Aiden McGeady, Robbie Keane and assistant boss Roy Keane are former Hoops stars. But OâNeill insists a tie at Celtic Park wouldnât give Ireland an advantage because Scotland boss Gordon Strachan is another former Celtic gaffer and his squad includes the likes of Scott Brown, Charlie Mulgrew, James Forrest and Leigh Griffiths. He said: âGordon has also been Celtic manager. And Iâm sure there will be a two or three Celtic players in the Scotland squad for that game.â
