The second leg of a UEFA Champions League qualification match takes place in Glasgow tomorrow night, with Malmo hoping to build on their 2-1 advantage and progress to the next round. The game does not involve Celtic and thus we would not ordinarily be concerned with events surrounding the fixture, particularly as we bowed out of qualification for the same competition recently. However, the comments of Malmo manager Jon Dahl Tomasson have caused a stir among supporters across the city and it is for that reason that we bring you news of what he said and how the world of Celtic Twitter has reacted.
Tomasson was asked if there was more pressure on his team because they have a first leg lead, or on his opponents because they are set to play at home in front of a large support. The Dane stunned reporters by producing a wry smile and cheekily replying: “Don’t you think that they need the Champions League money here? I think so. I think they need that. I think that’s a good answer isn’t it?”
An awkward silence hovered over the media room, before the Malmo boss was asked to expand on his remarks. He obliged, quipping: “I think you’re all clever lads, so you understand it.”
‘Don’t you think that they (Rangers) need the Champions League money here? I think so.’
Malmo boss appears to take a swipe at Rangers’ financial situation ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League qualifying clash at Ibrox.https://t.co/Nqjv39ofIH pic.twitter.com/476Gwe9vyI
— STV News (@STVNews) August 9, 2021
Rightly or wrongly, rival supporters often poke fun at one another and a section of the Celtic support certainly seemed to enjoy the footage. Here’s some of the responses:
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂the truth hurts ☘️
— tony young (@antotheref) August 9, 2021
That man is hilarious 🤣
— Shugsfaither22 (@shugsfaither22) August 9, 2021
Malmö strip ordered 😂
— Cambo slice (@Cameron29672004) August 9, 2021
— Tam sellic son (@TamsellicsonIII) August 9, 2021
For now, our attention should swiftly turn back to our own affairs in Europe, but a bit of light hearted fun never did anyone any harm. Hopefully our pre-match dealings with the media are smooth ahead of the Jablonec match!
“The game does not involve Celtic and thus we would not ordinarily be concerned with events surrounding the fixture…,” I can’t say I agree with that. We will all be supporting Malmo tonight, will we not, in that same way that Dundee United earned a corner of our affections on Saturday.
I couldn’t possibly comment! Although, I meant on the site we wouldn’t normally write about matches that don’t feature Celtic.