Bobo Balde: Last News

Celtic star Stiliyan Petrov has lifted the lid on an infamous post-match bust-up with towering defender Bobo Balde.The pair shared plenty of successes as a part of Martin O'Neill's UEFA Cup finalists but one tale after a damaging defeat at the tail end of the 2004-05 season lives on just like the trophies and taking on Jose Mourinho's Porto in Seville.It's a story that has been retold by various witnesses inside that dressing room - but never through Petrov's own panic-stricken eyes.And contrary to pundit Chris Sutton's version of events, the Bulgarian insists he wasn't among those willing to put themselves on the line to defend him against the 6ft 5in centre-back.Speaking on the Oddschecker Studs Up podcast, Petrov began: "We were fighting

A fortnight ago he had two defenders and no keepers to work with.

Shane Duffy has revealed Bobo Balde was his hero growing up when watching Hoops teams. And he's also desperate to play against Rangers next month after admitting he was never lucky enough to make it to a derby game during his years of supporting the club.

Celtic.The big defender was a tough opponent for anyone who came up against him during his time at Celtic Park, but Rangers rival Craig Moore was someone who was willing to try.Or at least he was in the heat of the moment.The Australian was a tough nut himself but even he soon realised that taking the French-born Guinea international on away from the pitch might not be the best idea. Even his team-mates have spoken of their rows with him.