League UE CHAMPIONS
Match KAUNAS vs LIVERPOOL
Match No. 0501
Sales Close ^ 26/07/05 9:00PM
1X2
Home 8.30 <8.30>
Draw 5.10 <5.10>
Away 1.23 <1.23>
1/2 GOAL
Home KAUNAS (+1½) 1.95 <1.95>
Away LIVERPOOL (-1½) 1.70 <1.70>
TOTAL GOALS
No. of Goals
0 13.00 <13.00>
1 5.50 <5.50>
2 3.90 <3.90>
3 3.70 <3.70>
4 4.20 <4.20>
5 7.00 <7.00>
6 13.00 <13.00>
7 27.00 <27.00>
8 55.00 <55.00>
9+ 85.00 <85.00>
HALF / FULL TIME DOUBLE
Selection
H-H 17.00 <17.00>
H-D 19.00 <19.00>
H-A 22.00 <22.00>
D-H 18.00 <18.00>
D-D 9.50 <9.50>
A-H 37.00 <37.00>
A-D 16.00 <16.00>
A-A 1.60 <1.60>
League UE CHAMPIONS
Match ARTMEDIA vs GLASGOW CELT
Match No. 0502
Sales Close ^ 27/07/05 9:00PM
1X2
Home <5.80>
Draw <3.55>
Away <1.48>
1/2 GOAL
Home ARTMEDIA (+1½) <1.48>
Away GLASGOW CELT (-1½) <2.35>
TOTAL GOALS
No. of Goals
0 <10.00>
1 <4.60>
2 <3.70>
3 <3.80>
4 <5.00>
5 <7.60>
6 <15.00>
7 <28.00>
8 <65.00>
9+ <100.00>
HALF / FULL TIME DOUBLE
Selection
H-H <10.00>
H-D <15.00>
H-A <18.00>
D-H <12.00>
D-D <5.80>
D-A <4.60>
A-H <26.00>
A-D <14.00>
A-A <2.20>
GORDON STRACHAN'S arrival at Parkhead has hardly signalled a new wave of optimism in the green half of Glasgow. A summer of limited transfer activity which has seen the arrivals of Paul Telfer, Mo Camara and Jeremie Aliadiere is hardly likely to have the giants of Europe quaking in their boots, let alone Scottish champions Rangers, particularly given that the appointment of Strachan was not met with universal approval amongst Celtic fans.
Inexorably linked with Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen side who shattered the Old Firm duopoly in the 1980s, wee Gordie has not been welcomed like a long lost brother. Whilst in replacing Martin O'Neill, Strachan must follow in the footsteps of a legend whose enthusiasm and popularity often meant the Bhoys faithful would overlook his side's misgivings.
The diminutive former Southampton boss is certainly capable of matching O'Neill in terms of passion and has the same ability to provide a witty post match sound bite, but ultimately it will results that he is judged by. A fast start is a must, especially as he and his new troops must negotiate the qualification stages of the Champions League as wellas face Rangers, Aberdeen and Hibs, all within the opening month of the new season.
Luckily for Strachan, his first hurdle should not prove overly demanding, Artmedia of Slovakia have next to no European pedigree and only just edged out little known andbarely pronounceable Kairat Almaty in the previous round.
Strachan is close to agreeing a deal to bring Japanese forward Shunsuke Nakamura to Scotland, but he will not be eligible for the game in midweek. Striking responsibilities will therefore fall at the feet of young Frenchman Aliadiere. His talent has never been in question, but a spate of serious knee problems have curtailed his progress at Highbury. Should his knees withstand the rigours of the SPL, he is capable of ensuring Strachan's honeymoonperiod lasts at least until the end of August.
League UE CHAMPIONS
Match LIVERPOOL vs KAUNAS
Match No. 0501
Sales Close ^ 02/08/05 9:00PM
1X2
Home Draw Away
1.08 6.90 17.00
<1.09> <6.90> <15.00>
1/2 GOAL
Home Away
LIVERPOOL (-2½) 2.00 KAUNAS (+2½) 1.67
<1.95> <1.70>
TOTAL GOALS
No. of Goals
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+
17.00 7.80 3.90 3.80 4.00 5.60 10.00 22.00 55.00 90.00
<17.00> <7.80> <3.90> <3.80> <4.00> <5.60> <10.00> <22.00> <55.00> <90.00>
HALF / FULL TIME DOUBLE
Selection
H-H H-D H-A D-H D-D D-A A-H A-D A-A
1.30 19.00 48.00 5.10 11.00 38.00 36.00 22.00 33.00
<1.30> <19.00> <48.00> <5.10> <11.00> <38.00> <36.00> <22.00> <33.00>
League UE CHAMPIONS
Match GLASGOW CELT vs ARTMEDIA
Match No. 0502
Sales Close ^ 02/08/05 9:00PM
1X2
Home Draw Away
1.34 5.25 5.20
<1.22> <5.50> <7.80>
1/2 GOAL
Home Away
GLASGOW CELT (-1½) 1.80 ARTMEDIA (+1½) 1.85
<1.75> <1.90>
TOTAL GOALS
No. of Goals
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+
15.00 7.40 4.20 4.10 4.40 5.80 8.20 18.00 38.00 45.00
<15.00> <7.00> <4.10> <4.00> <4.40> <5.80> <8.60> <20.00> <45.00> <55.00>
HALF / FULL TIME DOUBLE
Selection
H-H H-D H-A D-H D-D D-A A-H A-D A-A
1.72 16.00 32.00 4.80 9.50 14.00 19.00 18.00 11.00
<1.65> <16.00> <32.00> <4.70> <9.50> <15.00> <19.00> <18.00> <15.00>
FT Liverpool 2-0 Kaunas
FT Glasgow 4-0 Artmedia