Molde 3-1 Celtic as it happened

1. Kamara & Forren strikes put hosts ahead
2. Elyounoussi volleys third after Commons chip
3. Commons angry at being withdrawn
4. FT: Fenerbahce 1-0 Ajax (Fernandao)
5. Europa League Group A

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Anonymous: "Do celtic fans honestly want celtic to qualify? I am a celtic fan and you always want your team to win but this is not acceptable. The manager is hopeless and it will be the same in europe next season"

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Robbie Devenney: "#bbcscotfootball Delia doesn't rate Commons, while everyone else can see he is usually their best player, Ronnie's time is running out fast"

GarygazzboDavidson: "#bbcscotfootball feel really sorry for Kris Commons as he is the only player worthy of the jersey always. No wonder he let rip at Collins."

Celtic manager Ronny Deila

"Very disappointed. I expected a much better performance.

"It [Kris Commons' reaction] was unacceptable. That's something we can't have. Everything is about the team, not one player.

"We need to beat Molde at home then there could still be a chance [of progression] and that's positive."

Celtic manager Ronny Deila has just been speaking to BT Sport and described Kris Commons' reaction to being taken off as "unacceptable".

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The Norwegian indicated the would speak to the forward about the incident.

Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

"Difficult conditions made it not the best of games. Sometimes it was slow. It's been a completely different type of playing for these boys in Europe than in Norway and it's worked.

"I'm happy with my boys and I think we defended really well against Celtic. Obviously three more points will get us through. Can we get two? Can we get three? Three big games ahead."

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Anonymous: "How many goals / games do Celtic have to lose before the penny drops ... Defence . Defence . Defence ........"

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It will likely feel like a long trip home for Celtic. They return to domestic action against Dundee United in Glasgow on Sunday

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Anonymous: "It's very embarrassing that a mid table team are completely outplaying Celtic. Very disappointed from Celtic but not surprised with Delia in charge"

Joe: "When are Celtic going to realise how bad they are? Front to back they need major surgery"

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Big Stevie: "#bbcscotfootball absolute embarrassment. Big changes needed or we will not even make europa league next season. Probably where we belong"

James McGlone: "I would rather play two at the back than play Ambrose or Blackett #bbcscotfootball"

Alasdair Lamont

BBC Scotland in Molde, Norway

"One of the least inspiring performances from Celtic in Europe in recent times. Aside from a decent opening spell, they were second-best throughout.

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"Molde look a pretty good team but for Celtic to be outplayed by a team sitting seventh in the Norwegian league is a million miles from the type of performance being turned in by the club only three seasons ago in the Champions League."

FULL-TIME

Fenerbahce get their first win in Group A to move into second in the section on four points - three behind Molde and two ahead of Ajax and Celtic.

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

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"Nothing short of a Norwegian nightmare for Celtic. They were outfought, outfoxed and worryingly outplayed for most of the rain soaked match by a side who lie seventh in Norway's top league.

"Molde continue to show why they sit at the top of group A but Celtic need a drastic re-think before the Norwegians visit Celtic Park in two weeks' time.

"Dismal stuff from the visitors on a dismal night in Norway."

FULL-TIME

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A night to forget for Celtic as Molde win comfortably to remain top of Group A. The temporary reprieve of Kris Commons' goal was quickly wiped out as Molde scored their third through Mohamed Elyounoussi. Hard work ahead for Ronny Deila and his side.

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Celtic's Kris Commons was far from happy after being withdrawn during the second half

INJURY TIME

Four minutes of stoppage time begin.

CLOSE!

Nadir Ciftci's backwards header from Mikael Lustig's cross goes narrowly wide of the Molde goal.

GOAL

Fernandao's header deflects into the net to give Fenerbahce the lead against Ajax in tonight's other Group A match.

HITS THE WOODWORK

Nir Bitton comes very close to pulling one back for Celtic, his long-range shot smacking the crossbar on its way out.

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Fred McGrath: "ciftci on for commons? That's an interesting way for Ronny to hand in his resignation!

emr: "Money, decent domestic competition, etc, sure but nothing excuses this garbage.

Andy Craig / Shivar: "Surely this has to be proof that we can't let RD have another CL campaign.can't win in Scandinavia - his predecessors could

Zayne: "Seen the some of the comments on #BBCScotFootball. Everyone should just relax. The conditions Celtic are playing in tonight are atrocious."

Marc Orr: "Eager to learn which football tactics book advises to take off the only player in your team who looks capable of doing something when you're 3-1 down..."

SUBSTITUTION

Mohamed Elyounoussi, scorer of Molde's third goal, comes off to be replaced by Mushaga Bakenga.

GREAT SAVE!

Etzaz Hussain has a chance for Molde but Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon is able to block and concede a corner.

SUBSTITUTION

Eirik Hestad has come on for Ola Kamara and soon tests Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon with a left-foot shot.

Alasdair Lamont

BBC Scotland in Molde, Norway

"The travelling Celtic supporters are not happy with the substitution of Kris Commons and neither is the forward, venting his spleen towards the bench as he comes off."

Television replays suggest the unhappy Kris Commons was gesturing towards Celtic assistant manager John Collins and coach John Kennedy after being taken off.

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"Kris Commons absolutely furious with someone on the Celtic bench as he's substituted. One to ask Ronny Deila about after the match."

And now Kris Commons makes way for Nadir Ciftci.

Celtic have replaced Stuart Armstrong with Gary Mackay-Steven.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on course for a winning return as Molde manager

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It's been an uncomfortable night for Celtic in Norway

CLOSE!

So close to a fourth for Molde as Ola Kamara gets in behind the Celtic defence and tries to slip the ball past Craig Gordon only to see his shot skim wide.

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Erik D.Slater: "Dear Celtic: Whatever you do, just don't think about Neuchâtel Xamax"

Big Stevie: "delia has to go. Keeps picking ambrose never learns. Goodbye ronny. Its been swell"

Karl Mc Donnell: "Cant help but feel scottish teams arnt good enough for europe. All teams a whole two steps ahead of Celtic in EVERY match."

Jamie: "I find it hard to believe that Boyata and Ambrose are the two best centre backs we have at Celtic."

James Doyle: "#bbcscotfootball Why can we just not play someone in defence who can kick a ball . Surely for a few £Thou a week it's not much to ask."

CLOSE!

Celtic's Kris Commons tries a shot that is deflected wide in the wet and windy conditions.

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"Too many of Celtic's key players are just not on their game tonight. Izaguirre has been wasteful, Bitton has lacked drive and while Brown has looked busy, his passing has been wayward."

CLOSE!

The unmarked Ola Kamara heads wide for Molde. That really should have been four for the hosts as the striker was left on his own in front of goal.

Alasdair Lamont

BBC Scotland in Molde, Norway

"An utterly crazy 60 seconds, which began with the Celtic fans in raptures at Kris Commons' goal and ended with them tearing their hair out as Mohamed Elyounoussi squeezed the ball past Craig Gordon to restore the two-goal lead. Ronny Deila will surely be equally frustrated by the failure to capitalise on the chink of light offered by the Commons goal."

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Dave in Naples: "Ronnie Delia once again shows is out of his depth at this level.Team decisions and tactics that would make a Sunday League Manager blush - penny pinching by the board has really backfired! Walking the league is just not enough in these times."

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Craig: "Efe Ambrose at the back spells disaster why oh why does RD play him"

Bobatov: "Usual reactions from people wanting Deila out. Who replaces him? We don't have the lure or budget to bring in big names"

Neilo: "whatever happened to stick with team through thick and thin, some of our fans need to go not the manager"

Iain Dickson: "They might be a grand old team to play for but Celtic at the moment are not a grand old team to see. Utter garbage"

Max Baggins-Craig: "Celtic haven't been good enough, their rocky start continues, c'mon lads, you have what it takes, for sure"

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"The Commons lifeline lasted just minutes. Once again terrible defending and the twogoal deficit is restored through Elyounoussi. Celtic can't afford to feel sorry for themselves though."

GOAL

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But Celtic's reprieve does not last long as a Mohamed Elyounoussi volley on the left squirms past Craig Gordon.

GOAL

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Now it is time for Molde to make a defensive error as the ball is gifted to Kris Commons by Martin Linnes and the Celtic forward shows composure to take a touch and lift the ball over Ethan Horvath.

SUBSTITUTION

Molde have been forced into a change with Knut Olav Rindaroy limping off to be replaced at left-back by Per Egil Flo.

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James in Giffnock: "Complete reverse of the last tie. Can Celtic come back from two nil down?. Or are they just not good enough in Europe nowadays."

Jimmy Edinburgh: "The Ronnie Delia era better end soon!

Anonymous: "Celtic have been extremely poor but you cant play football with that amount of rain on park, should be abandoned if rain continues!"

Garry mckay, Haddington: "I don't buy this artificial pitch excuse, these players are professionals, molde are playing on the same pitch. Scottish teams have a losing mentality, all Scottish teams are an embarrassment in Europe including the national team"

Another effort from Nir Bitton goes wide of the Molde goal after Kris Commons had teed up the midfielder.

Nir Bitton is well off target with Celtic's first effort of the second half.

KICK-OFF

The second half begins with Molde kicking off.

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Iain Dickson: "If you play Boyata and Ambrose in central defence you're always going to struggle but this is just dire"

Dylan McKaig: "Feel sorry for the fans that went there. They'll be absolutely drenched."

Christopher Gillies: "Big Ronny is in the dressing room doing a Raindance in the hope of an abandonment"

MBEHAN: "Time for Delia to go as they are now going backwards under him"

Andy Craig / Shivar: "I've supported RD till now but he just never seems able to get a result when it's needed.For me the experiment is over"

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"As the soaked Celtic player trudge off the pitch at the break here, a penny for the thoughts of manager Ronny Deila. He watched his side take early control of this match but then looked on in horror as his players were punished once and then twice for sloppy defending.

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"It became all too familiar and predictable as the visitors knocked the ball around before losing it and chasing desperately as Molde hit them on the break time and time again. The conditions haven't helped but Celtic need a plan B here."

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cornelius mc gee: "#bbcscotfootball comically bad from celtic, ambrose, izaguirre defense liability surely a few youngsters would do a better job,"

HALF-TIME

No goal so far in the other Group A match. As things stand, Molde will top the section on seven points, Ajax will be second on three and Celtic and Fenerbahce will each have two points.

Alasdair Lamont

BBC Scotland in Molde, Norway

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"Deeply unimpressive from Celtic aside from a promising first 10 minutes. No real threat to the goal of Ethan Horvath at all. Yes the conditions are difficult, but they have to find a way to deal with them in the second 45. Otherwise Ronny Deila's return to Norway ain't going to be a happy one."

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Andy Craig / Shivar: "#bbcscotfootball Another miserable performance from our defence...attack is toothless too.."

Adam Reid: "As usual Celtic get hyped up before a European game and as usual fail to go toe to toe with minnows. #bbcscotfootball"

HALF-TIME

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Not the first half Celtic would have wanted and they have it all to do in the second period. Defensive frailty has dogged the Scottish champions in Europe this season and Molde have taken full advantage.

CLOSE!

Mohamed Elyounoussi pressurises Celtic on their right and his early cross has to be tipped over by goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

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Nico: "Losing to malmo was embarrassing but this is a whole new level. If Celtic go on to win the match (not even remotely likely) it is still unacceptable! Shoogly pegs and jackets come to the fore!"

Jim, Motherwell: "Celtic pass the ball around 20 times and can't even penetrate the 18 yard box - Molde make 4 passes and get a goal. This has to be the worst Celtic performance I have ever witnessed - so ashamed that this is being broadcast around the world!"

Anonymous: "always felt Ronny had to be given time to introduce a euro type play system but nothing has changed and its time to let him go,its getting embarassing watching the hoops home or away in europe."

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Steven Anderson: "Leigh Griffiths just looks like a child out there #bbcscotfootball"

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Celtic have had decent possession in attacking areas but have not created enough openings to really hurt Molde

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"Celtic giving the ball away too cheaply and too often. Izaguirre and Brown in particular are the guilty parties at the moment. Molde look as comfortable as a team can look in a howling gale and a monsoon!"

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It's been a difficult evening so far for Celtic manager Ronny Deila

Alasdair Lamont

BBC Scotland in Molde, Norway

"This is turning horribly wrong for Celtic, whose best hope at this stage might be the abandonment of the match in worsening conditions. They started so well but defensive slackness has cost them. They have to recover their poise, which will be easier said than done in the face of driving wind and rain."

The conditions are making this match fraught and frantic. Water is rising off the turf pretty much every time a pass is made, players are slipping and the ball is holding up a lot.

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Alan Rankin: "It almost makes you nostalgic for the halcyon days of Olivier Tebily......"

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"A long night for Celtic now. Questions again about the defence as Forren found himself unmarked at the back of the box. No chance for Gordon with the fierce volley into the ground and then into the net. The conditions deteriorating too."

GOAL

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The hosts double their lead as Vegard Forren sends a downward volley bouncing off the sodden turf and past Craig Gordon.

Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong flashes a shot high and wide of goal after getting the break of the ball outside the area.

Ola Kamara, who is on loan at Molde from Austria Vienna, has scored his first goal in Group A.

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"All too easy for Molde. They sucked Celtic and hit them with deadly precision on the break. Craig Gordon beaten at his near post but the back four was sliced open and that left him exposed."

GOAL

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Against the run of play, Molde take the lead. Dedryck Boyata concedes possession near the halfway line and Mohamed Elyounoussi drives with the ball diagonally across the pitch from left to right before releasing Ola Kamara to place the ball past Craig Gordon at his near post.

Another chance for Celtic as they break from a Molde attack. Stefan Johansen has options to his right and left as he bares down on goal and chooses the wrong one - Kris Commons to his right, with the forward crowded out as Leigh Griffiths peels away unmarked on the left.

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"Celtic have started with a real determination here. They're keeping the ball well under tricky conditions. There's a fair bit of surface water and the howling wind is crashing in off the fjords nearby."

The ease with which Celtic opened up the Molde defence will be an encouragement to the visitors. That said, Molde's success so far in Group A has been based on a counter-attacking approach and they are bound to have openings of their own as the match wares on.

Alasdair Lamont

BBC Scotland in Molde, Norway

"Immediate correction to make as the game gets under way. Far from being a slick surface, the ball is holding up because the artificial pitch has become waterlogged. Celtic passing up an early chance for Leigh Griffiths."

CLOSE!

First opening goes Celtic's way. Stuart Armstrong burrows down the inside right channel and squares for Leigh Griffiths, who cannot quite get the ball under control in the six-yard box and his shot is blocked by the Molde defence.

Molde coach Old Gunnar Solskjaer is not in the dugout at the start of this match. The 42-year-old, who returned for a second spell in charge of the club this week, is watching from a booth in the stand.

KICK-OFF

Celtic get the game started.

Liam McLeod

BBC Radio Scotland commentator in Molde, Norway

"It is teeming down with rain."

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Hugh Mcginley: "I see ambrose is in the squad,so the answer is molde will stay top if he is in the line up."

The handshakes between the players ensue and the match is almost underway.

Molde and Celtic players emerge from the tunnel, led by the officials.

Alasdair Lamont

BBC Scotland in Molde, Norway

SNS

"Kick-off is almost upon us and at the risk of being repetitive, the rain here is unrelenting. Nonetheless, the Celtic fans are in good voice as their team go through their final preparations.

"Ronny Deila has stressed that this match carries no more importance than any other despite him being back on home turf for the first time as Celtic manager. But he is no less desperate to win, especially having twice given up leads against Ajax and Fenerbahce."

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport in Molde, Norway

"A really intriguing match awaits here at a rain-soaked Aker Stadion. Molde have surprised everyone with their start to this campaign. They continue to struggle domestically though. Can Ronny Deila get one over on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? We'll soon find out."

STORY SO FAR...

Molde opened Group A with a 3-1 away victory over Fenerbahce before drawing 1-1 at home with Ajax.

Celtic have had successive 2-2 draws with Ajax in Amsterdam and Fenerbahce in Glasgow.

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Manager Ronny Deila is targeting a first win for Celtic in Group A

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Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer greets the home fans before kick-off at the Aker Stadion

Turkish side Fenerbahce host Ajax of the Netherlands in tonight's other Group A fixture.

LINE-UPS

Fenerbahce: Fabiano, Gonul, Kjaer, Ba, Erkin, Topal, Souza, Markovic, Diego, Nani, van Persie. Subs: Demirel, Kaldirim, Tufan, Fernandao, Ozbayrakli, Kadlec, Potuk.

Ajax: Cillessen, Van Rhijn, Veltman, Riedewald, Dijks, Gudelj, Bazoer, Schone, Klaassen, Fischer, El Ghazi. Subs: Boer, van der Hoorn, Heitinga, Sinkgraven, Younes, Tete, Viergever.

Referee: David Fernandez Borbalan (Spain)

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Alasdair Lamont

BBC Scotland in Molde, Norway

SNS

"The rain has been pretty incessant in Molde over the past 24 hours and it has begun to fall even more heavily as kick-off approaches here in Norway.

"One thing is for sure, the artificial surface will be slick as the Group A leaders seek to prevent Ronny Deila making a winning return to his homeland.

"The man who denied Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Molde three successive league titles when he led Stromsgodset to the championship brings Leigh Griffiths, Stefan Johansen and Mikael Lustig into his team tonight as Celtic look for their first win of the group stage."

TEAM NEWS

Mikael Lustig, Stefan Johansen and Leigh Griffiths come into the Celtic team with Tyler Blackett, Tom Rogic and Nadir Ciftci dropping to the bench.

Unlike injured players James Forrest and Charlie Mulgrew, Jozo Simunovic did travel to Norway but was notable to prove his fitness in time for tonight's match.

LINE-UPS

Molde: Horvath, Linnes, Toivio, Forren, Rindaroy, Daniel Hestad, Singh, Hussain, Mostrom, Kamara, Elyounoussi. Subs: Neydson, Semb Berge, Flo, Eirik Hestad, Hoiland, Bakenga, Sander Svendsen.

Celtic: Gordon, Lustig, Ambrose, Boyata, Izaguirre, Brown, Bitton, Commons, Johansen, Armstrong, Griffiths. Subs: Bailly, Blackett, Ciftci, Mackay-Steven, Rogic, McGregor, Tierney.

Referee: Vladislav Bezborodov (Russia)

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Celtic's Norwegian boss Deila has faced Molde many times

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Celtic's Stefan Johansen is also back in his homeland, with the Norwegian in midfield for the visitors

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a face familiar to football fans in the UK, has returned to his homeland for a second spell as Molde manager

Celtic have an opportunity to go top of Group A if they beat the current leaders in Norway this evening.

Good evening and welcome to this evening's live coverage of Molde v Celtic in the Europa League.