Against St Mirren on Sunday, Liel Abada produced a substitutes performance as productive as any of recent times. Yes he was playing against 10 men who were sure to be tiring, but what he brought to the game was exactly what was needed. Abada has been involved in more matches than any other Celtic player … [continue reading]
St Mirren
The Abada – Turnbull Shoot Out
Many great performances against St Mirren at the weekend. The Hartson selected candidates for Bhoy of the Match were Abada and Turnbull and online Celtic selected Turnbull. Here’s my data-driven comparison. Goal Threat Turnbull managed his first Celtic hattrick off 8 shots, 4 on target. This was double Abada’s output. Abada managed an astonishing 14 … [continue reading]
Taylor’s Debut: Defensive Options Improved
Amidst the flurry of key games – European triumphs, Cup Sem Finals and so forth – the debut of Taylor slipped largely unnoticed. He made his Celtic bow in the midweek home game against St. Mirren, in his customary left back role. The form of Bolingoli allied to the variation Hayes brings off the bench … [continue reading]