UEFA Champions League: Anderlecht v CelticThe pub opposite the main entrance of the Stade Constant Vanden Stock is called the Green Park. The omens are good for Celtic having arrived here yesterday seeking a first victory on foreign soil in the Champions League under Martin O'Neill.
Michael Walker
in Brussels
There has been failure gallant and galling in places like Porto, Trondheim, Turin and, four weeks ago, in Munich. Not so much as a point has been garnered as Celtic were forced to rely on their intimidating form in Glasgow.
But Celtic have had five matches since losing late on and cruelly to Bayern Munich and all five have been won. One of those triumphs was unforgettable - against Lyon at Parkhead; another was invigorating - against Rangers at Ibrox.
"We've been playing well recently," said O'Neill before Celtic's training session at the Anderlecht stadium last night. "But that doesn't count for anything. It gives you confidence, but that's all it does."
In terms of his team selection O'Neill has decisions to make about Chris Sutton, John Hartson and the up-and-coming Irishman, Liam Miller. It would seem to be a case of perming two from those three with Miller again impressing against Hearts.
"He's a terrific prospect; anyone who has seen him lately would be pleasantly surprised," said O'Neill of Miller.
ANDERLECHT (probable, 4-4-2): Zitka; Zewlakow, De Boeck, Kompany, Deschacht; Whilhelmsson, Hasi, Baseggio, Kolar; Mornar, Dindane.
CELTIC (possible, 3-5-2): Hedman; Varga, Balde, McNamara; Agathe, Lennon, Sutton, Petrov, Thompson; Larsson, Hartson.
Referee: F Stuchlik (Austria).
Kick-off: 7.45
On TV: TV3
