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Mark Pirie

Bodo/Glimt players cheer Celtic Europa Conference League draw as captain looks to 'master' Parkhead atmosphere

Bodo/Glimt players were left delighted after drawing Celtic in the Europa Conference League.

Ange Postecoglou 's men face the Norwegian champions in February as their begin their campaign for the inaugural third tier competition following the draw on Monday.

Having already run riot against Serie A giants Roma in the group stage of the competition this year, the squad were visibly delighted to be facing the Premiership side.

Norwegian channel TV2 filmed the players and management in the Aspmyra Stadium as the draw was taking place.

Once the names were pulled cheering and applause could be heard from the gathered group.

Captain Ulrik Saltnes admits the squad can't wait for the clash in February, telling the cameras: "It is a good draw for us.

"It's a fun away game at a cool stadium, and another big club coming to Aspmyra. It will be a wonderful experience!"

Celtic will take on the Kjetil Knutsen's side at home on February 17 before travelling abroad a week later.

When asked about experiencing the Celtic Park atmosphere, Saltnes added: "It is an experience like everything else, and one thing you have to master. It will be another fun chapter in the Glimt story."

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