The first in the series analysing the Official Celtic Player of the Year candidates focusses on Callum McGregor. Appearances Only Hart has more minutes’ contribution this season than McGregor. His 3858 minutes equates to over 42 matches over 46 appearances. The 4 games he lost to injury in September coincided with Celtic’s worst form. A … [continue reading]
McCarthy
McCarthy: A VERY Specific Skillset
Arguably James McCarthy had the most effective game of his fledgling Celtic career, away St Johnstone. Filling in amongst a COVID and injury ravaged squad, he fulfilled the sitting midfield role (or “6”) in a midfield three. Saintly McCarthy Some of his numbers were eye catching in that ultimately comfortable win. He led the team … [continue reading]
A Glimpse of McCarthy
It has been a frustrating start to Celtic life for James McCarthy. Injury and illness have limited him to just over 400 minutes of action. Sunday saw his first 90 minutes for his childhood heroes, against Aberdeen. It was an odd changing of the guard, with Scott Brown patrolling the same zone for the visitors. … [continue reading]