Celtic Tough exit in Europe

The game against Aberdeen won’t be remembered for the flowing football or the goalmouth chances nor will it be included in any DVD bonus disc but, after a tough-to-take European outcome, it was as good as we could get and a welcome three points.

We never turned up against Zenit, who won’t trouble the later stages of the tournament. After a barnstorming home leg it was the hope that ultimately disappointed us as the performance didn’t come as a surprise.

Brendan Rodgers was brought to the club to help us develop and compete in Europe. The financial gap is unbridgeable but giving a decent account of ourselves isn’t and that has been sadly lacking in Europe this season.

Kevin Graham