Lennon fears Barcelona may try to put Celtic back in their place | Scottish Football News | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Celtic boss Neil Lennon fears that Barcelona may really turn up the heat at Parkhead tonight. Celtic boss Neil Lennon fears that Barcelona may really turn up the heat at Parkhead tonight.The Catalan giants take on the Hoops in Glasgow on Match Day 4 of the Champions League following their last-gasp 2-1 victory at the Nou Camp a fortnight ago.Lennon believes that result may force Tito Vilanova and his men to kick into gear early in front of Celtic’s home fans in a bid to keep them quiet and put the Scottish champions back into their box.“Barcelona might think: ‘We really have to turn it on and put this team in their place’,” said Lennon.“That’s what I’m thinking given that we’re playing them so soon after the game at their place.“It could also be great motivation for us, that the way that game ended is still fresh in the mind and still raw with the players.“They put so much into the last game and got nothing from it so they want to go one better this time.“But I’d never be blasé against this Barca side.“We’re tight up against it. I watched them play against Benfica and half an hour into the game they were one up with 70 per cent of the possession. That’s exactly what they do to teams.” The game is about opinions. Make yours heard! Join the tribalfootball.com nation on Facebook today: Facebook.com/tribalfootball

Lille fullback Debuchy still chasing Newcastle move | Transfers | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Lille fullback Mathieu Debuchy hopes to still see a move to Newcastle United happen.Debuchy was left frustrated after missing out on a move in the summer. Lille fullback Mathieu Debuchy hopes to still see a move to Newcastle United happen.Debuchy was left frustrated after missing out on a move in the summer.”The president [Michel Seydoux] did not want me to go to Newcastle but yes, I was disappointed,” Debuchy told L’Equipe. “I hope there will be other opportunities but I’m 200 per cent committed to Lille.”

Southampton interested in Scotland target Strachan | Scottish Football News | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Recent reports suggest that Southampton are believed to be interested in acquiring the services of Gordon Strachan. Recent reports suggest that Southampton are believed to be interested in acquiring the services of Gordon Strachan.As the Saints continue to struggle in their Premier League return under Nigel Adkins, there are murmurings that a new manager could be brought in soon if results do not improve.SunSport suggests that former Celtic and Middlesbrough boss Strachan is being targeted for a St Mary’s return after his stint there which ended in 2004.Strachan has also been included in a group of men believed to be in the running to take over the Scotland national team following Craig Levein’s sacking on Monday. Also among that list is Walter Smith, Alex McLeish and Joe Jordan. The game is about opinions. Make yours heard! Join the tribalfootball.com nation on Facebook today: Facebook.com/tribalfootball

Aston Villa chasing Maribor striker Beric | Transfers | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Aston Villa are chasing Maribor striker Robert Beric.Beric aims to impress Villa scouts in London tomorrow as Maribor face Tottenham in the Europa League. Aston Villa are chasing Maribor striker Robert Beric.Beric aims to impress Villa scouts in London tomorrow as Maribor face Tottenham in the Europa League.With uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of Darren Bent, Paul Lambert is keen to sign another forward and is ready to make a £2.5m offer for Beric.

Celtic’s Lennon backing Strachan to take Scotland reins | Scottish Football News | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Neil Lennon believes former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is the right man to take over the Scotland national team. Neil Lennon believes former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is the right man to take over the Scotland national team.Plenty of names, such as Walter Smith, Alex McLeish and Joe Jordan have already been put forward for the vacant role following Monday’s sacking of Craig Levein, but it is Strachan who the current Hoops manager feels is best suited to lead the Tartan Army.“I’m biased but I’d go for Gordon. For me he’s an outstanding candidate for the job,” said Lennon.“I don’t know if he’d thank me for that and I know he’s enjoying his media work.“I haven’t really spoken to him about it because there was someone in the job.“Would the job appeal to him? It probably would and he has the pedigree for it.“I wouldn’t say it’s a poisoned chalice but it’s tough to bed in ideas in the space of three or four days.“There are a lot of good players in the squad, good for the clubs but not having performed for their country yet. However, there’s still time because a lot of them are young.” The game is about opinions. Make yours heard! Join the tribalfootball.com nation on Facebook today: Facebook.com/tribalfootball

Former Ajax midfielder Rosales in doubt for Seattle Sounders | MLS News | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Seattle Sounders head coach Sigi Schmid admits he is unsure if Mauro Rosales will be fit to take his place in the starting line-up this week. Seattle Sounders head coach Sigi Schmid admits he is unsure if Mauro Rosales will be fit to take his place in the starting line-up this week.The Sounders meet Real Salt Lake in the second leg of their Western Conference semi-final on Thursday but former Ajax and River Plate midfielder Rosales may again miss due to a hamstring problem.“There was definite progress from yesterday,” Schmid told reporters at Tuesday’s training.“We’re able to localize the injury so we just have to see how he feels tomorrow and keep going, progressing day-by-day.”The Sounders and Real drew 0-0 in the first leg on the weekend and Schmid admits the fact the return tie could go to extra-time may force their decision on rosales.“Well, you have to think about that,” Schmid added. “You have to make sure your starting people have the capability of going 90-plus minutes.“You don’t want to start too many players that you feel can’t got 90 minutes because if that’s the case then you’re locked into some subs and if something unbeknownst happens – somebody gets injured, something you don’t expect – then you’re in trouble. So that’s going to affect our lineup at the end of the day.” The game is about opinions. Make yours heard! Join the tribalfootball.com nation on Facebook today: Facebook.com/tribalfootball

Celtic striker Hooper to miss Barcelona clash and England call-up | Scottish Football News | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Celtic’s Gary Hooper could experience a double blow this week as his hamstring injury is set to force him to miss tonight’s Champions League clash with Barcelona and potentially his first England call Celtic’s Gary Hooper could experience a double blow this week as his hamstring injury is set to force him to miss tonight’s Champions League clash with Barcelona and potentially his first England call-up.The 24-year old striker was tipped to be selected by Roy Hodgson for the Three Lions’ international friendly with Sweden next week but the fact he has already been ruled out of the Parkhead meeting with Barca suggests he may not be ready to play for his country.Hooper has been attracting more and more interest from Hodgson due to recent goalscoring performances but it appears that the England boss may have no choice but to leave him out yet again if his hamstring problem is not right. The game is about opinions. Make yours heard! Join the tribalfootball.com nation on Facebook today: Facebook.com/tribalfootball

Ex-NYRB striker Rodgers attracting Brentford, Shrewsbury interest | MLS News | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Portsmouth striker Luke Rodgers is believed to be on the radar of Brentford and Shrewsbury Town according to reports. Portsmouth striker Luke Rodgers is believed to be on the radar of Brentford and Shrewsbury Town according to reports.The 30-year old Englishman, who has essentially been disallowed to continue with MLS side New York Red Bull because of visa issues, could be on his way for a loan spell away from Fratton Park.Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton suggests that Rodgers, who was sent on loan by New York to Lillestrom, before joining Pompey in August could soon be on the move.”There is interest,” Appleton toldThe Sun. “We’re in dialogue with a couple of clubs.”Rodgers kicked off his career with Shrewsbury back in 1999 and has since played for the likes of Crewe Alexandra, Port Vale and Notts County. The game is about opinions. Make yours heard! Join the tribalfootball.com nation on Facebook today: Facebook.com/tribalfootball

Saha urges fans to stick with Sunderland | Premiership News | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Louis Saha has urged Sunderland fans to stick with them.The French striker insists they’re close to turning results around. Louis Saha has urged Sunderland fans to stick with them.The French striker insists they’re close to turning results around.Saha said: “You always want to do more and I think the team can do it and as a player, I think I can do more as well.”When you’re drawing many games, you always expect more because we are here to win games. But we are training to improve.”We have done okay, but the fans can ask more because they see things.”But football is a difficult job and I really think we are close to winning games.”

Man City boss Mancini snaps: Champions League is OVER | Premiership News | Tribal Football

Tags

undefined

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says their Champions League campaign is “finished”. Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says their Champions League campaign is “finished”.Despite the disappointing result against Ajax, two wins could still be enough to keep City’s dream of qualifying for the last 16 but the manager wasn’t interested in talking fairy tales.“It’s finished,” was his diagnosis, “I always believe in my team but now I think it is very difficult.“If we win two games, get eight points and go through, we can win the Champions League, it’s simple – if our destiny is this then we should win the Champions League.“We had a chance to win in the Bernabeu but we made some mistakes, against Ajax away it was the same, we didn’t play well but we took the lead and had two chances to score the second goal but we didn’t take the chances.“It was the same thing tonight, but it’s finished.”