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Craig HillStrachan accepts defeat
February 21st 2008 09:16
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan was both honest and realistic after his side's 3-2 defeat at home to Barcelona. "We were playing against one of the best teams in the world, and when we had the ball, we were not keeping it," he said.
"At any level the team that passes the ball well usually wins, but we were up against the best squad in the world. We needed nine or 10 players at their best and that didn't happen. But it was a great experience for the players even though the result was disappointing."
Asked about Celtic's chances of reversing the result at the Camp Nou, Strachan said with a wry smile, "I wouldn't put my house on it, it took me 35 years to get it. But we will go over there and give it a go."
Two goals by Messi and one from Thierry Henry were enough to beat Celtic who had twice taken the lead.
It was a brave effort by the Scottish club, but Barcelona showed why they are one of the favourites for the tournament.
Strachan will do what he can to produce a miracle for Celtic, but he may well need his famed sense of humour for the second leg.
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