Celtic’s most important game of the week is on Saturday as the Champions return to league action against newly promoted Dundee. Miserabilism But what about the Feyenoord away Champions League tie on Tuesday? Well, I could get arsey here. Something along the lines of: “If Celtic are not interested in putting a Champions League competitive … [continue reading]
Dundee
Deejected
Celtic head to Dens to face a Dundee side hitherto having a horrible season. The numbers provide little succour to new manager McIntyre. But….football. Dundee have their share of possession, averaging 50% per game. Hibs averaged 53% and restricted Celtic to 58% possession – 10% below the champion’s average. At home Dundee are W0 L5. … [continue reading]
Dee Undone
The video of Hibernian’s recent 2-2 draw at Celtic Park must be well worn at Den’s Park, as the visitors imposed a very similar system on the Champions. Both goalkeepers were called into significant action in a stretched game with little controlled possession. Nevertheless, if Celtic avoid defeat against Hibernian on Saturday, that will be … [continue reading]
The Boa Constrictor and the Cobra
Further evidence of the continuing evolution of Celtic into the model Rodger’s envisages was on display at Dens Park as Celtic comfortably progressed to the Betfred Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 victory. Stage one of this evolution was to improve ball retention and possession control. Then, assimilate ideas and execution around an aggressive high press … [continue reading]
Dundee 1 Celtic 2, by numbers
Celtic got back to winning ways, with a 2-1 victory at Dens Park. After dominating the 1st half and cruising to 2-0 early in the 2nd, Celtic were happy to hear the final whistle to secure 29 undefeated league games. The tale of the game, by numbers.