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TWISTS TURNS. The Tommy Burns Story
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PLAYING against top European
opposition, whatever the reason, is
always a thrill. It is therefore with
great warmth that I welcome our
Dutch friends, Ajax from Amsterdam
to Celtic Park this evening. For they
are certainly one of the European
greats.
Even though at present they, like
ourselves may not be quite the force
they were, they have shown signs
recently that they are on their way
back.
For everyone connected with the
club these nights playing against
Europe's best have been far too few in
number in recent years, but to have
the opportunity to play against a side
of the calibre of Ajax, containing as it
does internationalists from three
countries and several members of
Holland's European Championship
winning squad, can only be benefical
for our players and demonstrate to
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them exactly what is required to
compete successfully at this level.
The game also provides a welcome
break from the stresses and strains of
the Premier League. The win on
Saturday against Aberdeen was most
satisfying and I hope we can continue
our winning ways here tonight.
For although the match is a friendly
there will be no lack of competitive
edge to the confrontation. Clubs with
records and traditions to protect, like
ourselves and Ajax, do not concede
defeat easily.
Yet I also expect tonight's game to
be an exhibition of the finer qualities
of the game. Both teams are excellently
equipped to play skilfull, attractive
football and there is no reason why a
real showpiece match, the kind the
fans love, shouldn't be the result of
the pairing of ourselves and Ajax.
