Gaziantepspor 1-1 Celtic FC Sunday, 8th July, 2007 Celtic Team 1. Artur Boruc
(
Mark Brown, 45')
2. Andreas Hinkel
(
Mark Wilson, 45')
3. Lee Naylor
(
Jean-Joel Perrier-Doumbe, 45')
4. Stephen McManus (C)
(
Darren O'Dea, 45')
5. Bobo Balde
(
Gary Caldwell, 45')
6. Shunsuke Nakamura
7. Aiden McGeady
(
Barry Robson, 45')
8. Paul Hartley
(
Evander Sno, 45')
9. Scott Brown
(
Massimo Donati, 45')
10. Scott McDonald
(
Derek Riordan, 45')
11. Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink
(
Giorgos Samaras, 45')
My Mood 
I am still delighted to be Celtic manager, and to have played my first game. My first game will always be the one I remember, even though it is a friendly, I am still a tad upset and disappointed that we couldn't secure the win.
Monday, 9th July, 2007
Setanta Sports News today can confirm that Celtic manager James McMahon has sent his scouts to watch some players, making it obvious that he is planning to strengthen the left-back position, as well as looking for back-up in other areas in defense. We also believe McMahon to be looking for a new striker and centre midfielder. Our recent poll shows that the majority of the Celtic fans agree with McManhon that club is desperate for a new left-back.
96% of fans say they need a new left-back.
4% are happy with Lee Naylor and Perrier-Doumbe.
76% of fans also said they would like to see a new striker coming into Celtic Park, but not necessarily replacing either of the current partnership of McDonald and Vennegoor of Hesselink. Alan Finlayson, the fans spokesperson, had this to say,
"We are aware that our new manager McMahon is unknown and has no past experience, but we are prepared to give him a chance, everyone has to start somewhere. We would like to see him bring in a couple of fresh faces."
McMahon said earlier on today with an interview with former Celtic Legend Danny McGrain on Celtic TV,
"I have been looking at a few players, I don't want to say what position though due to the current players who play there becoming upset and unsettled. A few names to look out for in the future however might be; Stijn Schaars, Kerlon and Guy Demel."
In a shock announcement today, McMahon also sacked his assistant Garry Pendrey. He refused to comment on who might be replacing him. Tommy Burns is the favorite to get a promotion, but other names such as Mark Bowen, Neil Lennon, Tommy Craig and Andy Watson are not being ruled out.
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