Celtic secured a double Treble with a 2-0 Scottish Cup triumph over Motherwell. I take a look at each individual players’ performance. How did your favourite do? The Glossary gives a shine to all silverware reflecting back with radiance any terms that are unfamiliar. Craig Gordon The one selection dilemma – to bring back the … [continue reading]
Match Summary
In the Heat of Lisbon, by numbers
Celtic’s 2-1 victory over Inter Milan on 25th May 1967 was celebrated not just for the fact it was the first time any British club had won the European Cup (indeed, any Northern European club) but because it was seen as a victory for attacking football over the “catenaccio” style of defensive (predominantly) Italian football. … [continue reading]
5 Star Celtic 7 Up
5-star Celtic scored 4 goals in 12 minutes to clinch 7 championships in a row. A veritable numbers feast in the sun. Like that? You’re in the right place – read on. Start Like You Mean It Celtic have, so far, shown an ability to turn the form tap on and off at will throughout … [continue reading]
Self Immolation at Hampden
Cheers turned to tears as The Rangers fears against Celtic were cruelly realised. Celtic remain on course for six trophies in a row under Rodgers thanks to a 4-0 hammering to reach the Scottish Cup Final. The Glossary is ever ready to turn one over the bar after standing idle for 53 minutes. Set Up … [continue reading]
Celtic Hoist The Rangers By Their Own Petard
A Derby rollercoaster went the way of Celtic at an emotional Ibrox. Defensive frailties abounded as Edouard’s development took another step forward with a classy winner. The Glossary is free from colourful chanting. Selection Risks, Positional Errors The decision to play Boyata despite no match time since February 3rd meant that Celtic had Ajer out … [continue reading]
Derby Draw Frustration – Not All Bad
Despite emotion and frustration on the day, by the fundamentals, Celtic should have won this game. Celtic KPI The Rangers 61% Possession 39% 418 Completed Passes 214 82% Pass Completion % 69% 77% Possession Effectiveness 62% 1.770 xG 0.560 6 Shots On Target 3 15 Total Shots 9 9 Shots In Box 6 1.802 xA … [continue reading]
Hearts Attack Stops Celtic at 69
After 585 days without defeat and 620 days since failing to score against Scottish opposition, records came to a shuddering halt at a gleeful Tynecastle. A hugely committed home performance brought a deserved 4-0 victory. Celtic have been relentless during Rodger’s tenure, but it is how they respond to a setback that will help define … [continue reading]
The King and the Pretender
On a frosty surface, Celtic and Hibernian served up an exhilarating second half at Easter Road to ultimately share the points. Moans and groans about letting leads slip, failing to take chances and defensive howlers? Sure, but sometimes the sheer entertainment leaves a smile of your face. In the middle of it all, Brown and … [continue reading]
Celtic Progress Despite Performance
Despite frustration at a home loss and a poor performance, the macro objective was met. Celtic will be playing European football in the New Year, the only “champions route” Champions League side to achieve this. The Glossary is better than Alexa. I normally do not take to social media straight after a match, irrespective of the score. … [continue reading]
Paris Mismatch
Pars Saint-Germain made it a dozen against Celtic in the Parc de Princes as goals flew in from every angle during a Champions League nightmare. Rodgers thought the performance not as bad as against Barcelona last season when 7 goals had also been conceded. Is he right? As always, if furrowed of brow, the Glossary … [continue reading]