The Derby weekend was overshadowed by more post-match controversy. Most of the noise come from unskilled partisans. Thankfully we have the Yorkshire Whistler. Although given Sheffield Wednesday’s start to the season it is likely his mood isn’t great! Special thanks, nonetheless. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework … [continue reading]
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Finding Forward Solutions
One of the issues against Kilmarnock was the inability to convert good field positions into chances. Celtic were relying on playing through their wide players, or linking with Kyogo Furuhashi dropping deep, or the number eights creating from the centre. Compared to the first two games of the season, Kyogo did not get on the … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes: League Cup Special
A catch up of game week two and a League Cup special given the number of incidents that emerged in the two match ups involving Glasgow’s largest sides. Special thanks to the Yorkshire Whistler who managed to turn around these decisions in quick order due to pressing commitments. Hence the usual fantastic in-depth detail is … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – It’s Over!
This edition covers fixtures up to the completion of match day 34. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 07/05/23 Hearts vs Celtic Incident 1 Referee Nick Walsh Game Minute 42nd Score At Time 0-0 Incident Cochrane pulls down Maeda Outcome … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes Weeks 30 and 31 – A Ragin’ We Will Go!
This edition covers fixtures on the 1st, 2nd and 8th of April 2023 – match days 30 and 31. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 01/04/23 The Rangers vs Dundee United Incident 1 Referee Don Robertson Game Minute Score At … [continue reading]
Feeling Good About Pressing
During Celtic’s 3-2 Derby win against The Rangers on Saturday, my main focus when watching was the number of poor passes from Celtic. This was certainly borne out by the overall passing data as Celtic completed 82% of all passes compared to 87% average for all games this season. That is actually the lowest of … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes to Week 28
This edition covers fixtures from the 6th February to the present – up match day 28. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 18/02/23 Livingston vs The Rangers Incident 1 Referee David Dickinson Game Minute 24th Score At Time 0-0 Incident … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Weeks 24 and 25
This edition covers two SPFL fixture cards. On 1st February Celtic took on Livingston whilst The Rangers travelled to Tynecastle. 4th and 5th February saw The Rangers entertain Ross County whilst Celtic took their tractor to Perth. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Not Him Again!
This week saw Celtic eventually overcome a stubborn Kilmarnock side whilst The Rangers attempted to maintain the gap the next day at Dundee United. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 08/01/23 Dundee United vs The Rangers Incident 1 Referee Steven … [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]