I think it is already a "footie marathon" for champion footie clubs like Celtic before they even reach the CL group stage - grossly unfair and do remember AEK Athens have still not qualified either. Also re developing youth players and establishing soccer academies one must highlight the fierce competition from English footie clubs to attract the best young Scottish players - an issue that has been mentioned to me down the years by certain scouting contacts and indeed Neil Lennon himself.
Note a post match quote by Brendan Rodgers: "It's not rocket science to realise that not strengthening the Celtic player squad was a key factor in this disappointing situation arising". I agree and I reckon the inclusion of a signed up John McGinn would've helped and poss stopped this failure in it's tracks and the results v AEK would've been positive.
Note a post match quote by Brendan Rodgers: "It's not rocket science to realise that not strengthening the Celtic player squad was a key factor in this disappointing situation arising". I agree and I reckon the inclusion of a signed up John McGinn would've helped and poss stopped this failure in it's tracks and the results v AEK would've been positive.