This piece takes us up to date with a review of the big calls following Celtic’s match versus Motherwell and The Rangers big trip to close rivals Aberdeen. There is also a bonus catch up of an incident at Ross County which previously lacked video evidence. Also please note following an arithmetical error on my … [continue reading]
The December Slog
The December slogfest of fixtures started as a feature in the 2016-17 season with the reimposition of a January “break”. Not playing for three weeks essentially meant shoehorning more games into the pre year end period when European football tends to rest until February. So, a reminder, it is ALWAYS a slog! If we look … [continue reading]
Why Rodgers’ Approach Is Right In Europe
With the European campaign effectively over for another season, the recriminations have begun. Everyone has got it in the neck from someone. To my observation, you select the party you like the least and heap the blame on them. Cognitive Dissonance rules ok? As mentioned on this week’s Huddle Breakdown, I’d like to call out … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes to Week Thirteen
This piece takes us up to date with a review of the big calls as we eagerly await the resumption of the league campaign in Scotland. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. SPFL Game Weeks Twelve and Thirteen 04/11/23 … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Week Eleven
A bit of a catch up. We take in the matches from 29th October through 4th November. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. SPFL Game Weeks Ten and Eleven 29/10/23 The Rangers vs Hearts Incident 1 Referee John Beaton … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes: Week Nine
The latest round of SPFL fixtures saw Celtic take on Heart of Midlothian whilst the latest Ibrox Saviour saw his carefully selected charges meet Hibernian. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. SPFL Game Week Nine 21/10/23 The Rangers vs … [continue reading]
Final 3rd Risk / Reward
When we talk about risk versus reward in the context of Celtic performance, we are looking at what you get on the upside in terms of goal threat and creativity versus the downside of lost ball possession or defensive risk. One view to illustrate maps the threat posed in the final third in terms of … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Week Eight
The latest round of SPFL fixtures saw Celtic take on Kilmarnock whilst Steven Davis took Micky Beale’s Galactico’s to high flying St Mirren. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. SPFL Game Week Eight 07/10/23 Celtic vs Kilmarnock Incident 1 … [continue reading]
Opportunity Knocks
The return of Lazio to Celtic Park provides the sort of opportunity Celtic need to take to register points in the group for a hope of achieving Brendan Rodgers stated aim of European football after the New Year. 16th placed opponents might just be what Celtic need to register their first Champions League group stage … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes: Week Six
Catching up now as we move into SPFL week six. The Champions had what was considered a tricky assignment in Livingston. Plucky challengers The Rangers took on a resurgent Motherwell at home. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. SPFL … [continue reading]