Thanks to @cjs80 on Twitter for stating the opinion that stimulated this piece. I thought I better check that out. In 2021/22 Ange Postecoglou was still shaping the squad and in essence finished the season with a core of 17 players to win the league and League Cup. He even “sacrificed” the Europa Conference League … [continue reading]
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Jota, Back On The Wing
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]
Five Sub Rule Brings Unexpected Dividend
The five substitutes rule was introduced during the COVID-19 impacted seasons to help teams manage their squads on the understanding that many may be impacted by the disease in some way and to allow the flexibility to better manage player wellbeing. I was surprised this arrangement was taken on in Scottish football as a permanent … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Derby Special
Monday’s Derby saw a bug-ridden Celtic team clinch a point with a late Kyogo Furuhashi goal to maintain a nine-point margin over their city rivals. Despite VAR and a global television audience, there was plenty for the Yorkshire Whistler to get into. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – The End of 2022
Well, that (World Cup + Christmas + New Year) went very quickly. At least I suspect that is what the Yorkshire Whistler thinks as I interrupted his well earned to review yet more critical calls from the top of the SPFL. This edition covers matches from the 15th December until the last match of 2022. … [continue reading]
Made for Maeda?
Happy 2023 to you and your family and thank you for taking an interest in this little corner of the Celtic multiverse. The Derby tomorrow throws up some interesting selection posers for Ange Postecoglou. Right Back The right back berth seems to be a choice between a player who potentially has his eyes elsewhere (Josip … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Week Nine
Bringing us up to date with the big calls reviewed from Match Week Nine in the SPFL. This leads us onto VAR being introduced in an accelerated manner in the following week but not for the games involving the top two. This week, Celtic were at St Johnstone whilst The Rangers hosted St Mirren. The … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Week 8
A catch up from game week eight. In which The Rangers travelled to Heart of Midlothian in a clash of the European group participants, and Celtic hosted in form Motherwell. As usual, plenty of talking points regarding the big calls. The impact of that call being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined … [continue reading]
McGregor Sets Real Example
There were many bright spots despite a 0-3 Heroic Hammering at the hands of European Champions, Real Madrid. None more so that the captain, Callum McGregor. He led the way in most of the key defensive AND ball progression metrics. In summary: Of course, Real Madrid were not going man to man as many SPFL … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Week 4
When Edinburgh and Glasgow clash, the Yorkshire Whistler has a severely disrupted week. Added to my holiday, we’re a bit late this week but here we are. The impact of big calls being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 20/08/22 Hibernian vs The Rangers Incident 1 … [continue reading]