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Article: Strachan says his 'mongrels' have pedigree for big stage

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September 16, 2008
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GORDON Strachan has branded his Celtic players as the "mongrels" of their Champions League group but believes his squad now has the adaptability required to improve their wretched away record in the tournament.

Ahead of tomorrow night's opening Group E fixture against Danish champions Aalborg at Parkhead, the Celtic manager has set his sights on complementing his club's almost peerless home form in the tournament with the collection of points on the road in an intriguing section also including Champions League holders Manchester United and Spanish League runners-up Villarreal.

Strachan is relishing the prospect of his third successive group stage campaign in Europe's elite club competition ...

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