A notable feature of the slightly chaotic win over Hibernian on Saturday last was the reappearance of the full fat Jota! Not that there is a percent of excess baggage on the lad, more that this was the type of performance once has become accustomed to from the Portuguese. Prior to an injury in October … [continue reading]
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Japanese Jockey Burns Bright
Celtic got back to winning ways as Postecoglou narrowly avoided the pre-Christmas sack race (according to some!) by triumphing in his first final with the Hoops . A 2-1 win over Hibernian was the definition of hard fought in the end, as Celtic relied upon the Japanese striker Furuhashi to provide two exquisite finishes. Possession … [continue reading]
Wobbling Hibernian Next for Controlling Celts
Celtic’s opening SPFL fixture round concludes away to a Hibernian. They are a 4th side that would likely form the top 6 come next Spring. Which probably makes the post-split fixture shenanigans more, err, shenanigany. Unbeaten until 3 matches ago, the Edinburgh side sit 5th, 4 points behind Celtic. An impressive start to the campaign … [continue reading]
Dubai Silver Lining?
The Dubai trip was a disastrous piece of corporate decision making by Celtic and this is discussed in depth on the latest Huddle Breakdown. Looking for silver linings is almost laughable yet as a result of the isolations, we can enjoy seeing how some of the youngsters handle the first team. Against Hibernian in the … [continue reading]
Green and White All Over
Celtic stare longingly up at Hibs, 1 point ahead of them in the league table. Hibs were by a distance Celtic’s most difficult domestic opponents last season. It should be a great game. How have Hibs performed this season? (When was the last time two sides who won 6-0 in their previous league match have … [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 Bench Press Hibernian Into Submission
A tired Celtic side were allowed to rest with the ball for 45 minutes against a strangely subdued Hibernian. After the officials made it interesting for the neutrals, Hibernian rallied, but Celtic’s bench strength saw them into a consecutive League Cup Final. For unfamiliar terms and measurements, the Glossary is your helpful friend. Passively Aggressive … [continue reading]
Scouting Report: John McGinn, Hibernian
John McGinn is a 22-year-old central midfield player. He is contracted to Hibernian until the end of the 2019 season. Transfermarkt values him at €550,000. This report considers McGinn’s performance against Celtic 30th September 2017. Unfamiliar terms (CAT Score, “packing”, xA, xSC etc) can be resolved in my de-discombobulater, also known as a Glossary. Defensive … [continue reading]
Celtic On The Brink, Lennon Blinks
A bold performance from Hibernian came with 10 minutes of ending Celtic’s long unbeaten domestic run. A rare pair of double goal performances from McGregor and McGinn ensured a share of the points. Celtic’s 18th match of the season, and on the back of a Champions League success in Belgium, with injuries sustained to Brown … [continue reading]