“Wull ye no think o’ the wains, an’ call the polis???!” In the type of game more typical of championship winning seasons than 4 or 5 goal romps, Celtic played within themselves against a Partick Thistle side determined not to repeat the 4 and 5 goal romps of last season on this perfect pitch. Instead … [continue reading]
Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle 0 Celtic 5, by numbers
On a beautiful evening upon a perfect and voluminous playing surface, Celtic edged closer to the invincible domestic season with a 5-0 demolition of a Partick Thistle side who have done wonders to make the top 6, but appeared to have the sun screen on. Celtic started well, creating 6 shooting opportunities before Roberts lured … [continue reading]
Celtic 1 Partick Thistle 1, by numbers
A rather flat display with a much-changed team featuring 7 defensive players. Gamboa and Izaguirre provided the attacking width. Partick Thistle were well organised with 5 strung across the back. Once they scored, they looked like scoring again as confidence increased in the 2nd half. But a missed penalty from Sinclair on 64 mins could … [continue reading]