Some footballers become utility men because they can't quite reach the required standard in any one position. But in the case of Geoff Strong, who starred for Arsenal as a prolific striker before tasting glory as a serial chameleon with Bill Shankly's Liverpool in the second half of the 1960s, he was so efficient everywhere he played that it was well-nigh impossible to pinpoint his most effective role.
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Support for standing at football stadiums grows, but strong opposition remains
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Calls for the introduction of a pilot of new standing technology - called rail seats - at football grounds
Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster: I thought Barcelona were winning
Thursday 06 December 2012
Celtic advanced to the knock out phase of the Champions League
Commons holds nerve to keep Celtic on their march for glory
Thursday 06 December 2012
A sense of anxiety had to be overcome before Celtic were able to celebrate. Even on a night of great tension, minds wandered from the play here. The home side had to better Benfica's scoreline at the Nou Camp to progress to the knockout stages, but that game finished 0-0 before full-time at Parkhead. Only seconds passed before the referee blew the final whistle, though, confirming Celtic's progress.
Rafael Benitez wants Europa League consolation prize for Chelsea
Wednesday 05 December 2012
Champions League holders fail to progress from group
Kris Commons' sure touch performs Champions League 'miracle' for Celtic
Wednesday 05 December 2012
Celtic 2 Spartak Moscow 1
Champions League: Celtic v Spartak Moscow match preview
Wednesday 05 December 2012
A look ahead to tonight's Champions League fixture at Celtic Park
Celtic caught on Thistle as Europe fatigue sets in
Sunday 25 November 2012
Celtic 0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1
Celtic's dreams of progress go to the wire as Benfica strike to spoil the party
Wednesday 21 November 2012
The heartache came late, but then Celtic's Champions League run this season has flashed through the emotional spectrum at such breakneck speed that there should have been no surprise.
Celtic Champions League qualification would be wonderful, says Johan Mjallby
Tuesday 20 November 2012
The Hoops are still on a high following their remarkable 2-1 home win over Barcelona
The Next Episode? Neil Lennon would welcome investment in Celtic by Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion)
Monday 19 November 2012
The US rapper has expressed an interest in becoming a Celtic director
Rangers: We want to play in England
Friday 16 November 2012
Rangers have added to the sense of flux in Scottish football by raising the intriguing prospect of joining England’s Premier League.
Rangers: We want to play in England
Friday 16 November 2012
Scotland's most successful football club is trying to attract potential investors with an eye on someday playing in the English Premier League.
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