Fir Park was, for the second time this season, the venue for highly unusual officiating impacting the top of the Scottish Premier League (SPFL) table. Dickinson’s “Dougie, Dougie” Moment In November, Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) lead David Dickinson advised referee Willie Collum that Jota was offside when scoring a goal for Celtic that would have … [continue reading]
Motherwell
Player By Player Scottish Cup Final Review
Celtic secured a double Treble with a 2-0 Scottish Cup triumph over Motherwell. I take a look at each individual players’ performance. How did your favourite do? The Glossary gives a shine to all silverware reflecting back with radiance any terms that are unfamiliar. Craig Gordon The one selection dilemma – to bring back the … [continue reading]
Focus On Motherwell
In the third of the Scottish Cup Final previews, I look in detail at how Motherwell compare to the other SPFL sides in terms of their style of play. The Glossary already has its name engraved on the trophy. For a very detailed tactical preview I once again recommend the excellent @thetenspace on the new … [continue reading]
Scottish Cup Final Preview: Four Warned
Rodgers goes for six in a row and Celtic a double Treble. As in 2016/17 Celtic faces the same opponent in a second Cup Final. Motherwell have drawn twice with Celtic already this season. Here’s what we’ve learned so far. The Glossary is the sunniest spot of your Hampden experience. For a very detailed tactical … [continue reading]
Can Celtic Flick The Form Switch Again?
The mantra of last season was “Relentless” as Celtic stormed a treble undefeated. This season Celtic have (domestically) predominantly “Rested With The Ball”, in many games seeming to do the minimum to win. But the Cup competitions have been different. Every game a title on the line. Can Celtic flick the “Form Switch” once again … [continue reading]