Glenn Loovens admits Celtic will be relying on football's habit of throwing up "strange" outcomes when they attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit in the second instalment of their Champions League tie with Braga.
Like manager Neil Lennon, Loovens insists the Hoops' third qualifying round clash is not over, despite Wednesday night's crushing defeat at the AXA Stadium. But the Dutch defender acknowledges it will take an epic turnaround to prevent his side crashing out of Europe's premier club competition and into the Europa League play-offs.
"Everything happens in football," the 26-year-old said.
"But, you have to be honest. We still have a game to go, but three goals is quite a lot.
"Like I said, though, strange things can happen in football."(reopens)
Aiden McGeady took part in a training match at Lennoxtown on Thursday after being left out of the squad for Wednesday night's defeat.
The winger's absence fuelled speculation he is on the verge of being sold but Lennon insisted he had a back injury and could play in the second leg.
Meanwhile, Swindon are in negotiations with Simon Ferry and Paul Caddis after Celtic accepted a second bid for the pair.
A new deal believed to be in the region of £350,000 including various add-ons has been agreed, although the official figure will be undisclosed.
Midfielder Ferry, who spent last season on loan at the County Ground, and full-back Caddis are expected to agree personal terms with the League One promotion hopefuls over the next 24 hours.
Source: PA
