Three points, but same old problems still evident…
Benjamin Nygren of Celtic scores a goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Celtic on December 27, 2025. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
Yesterday started on a positive as Hearts crashed to defeat in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road, despite the home side doing their level best to throw it away, ‘Hibsed it’ I believe the term is universally known.
That gave Celtic the perfect opportunity to cut into the league leaders six point gap, and the Champions did just that by beating Livingston 4-2 in an exciting yet strangely bizarre game of football to narrow the gap on the Jambos to just three points with the advantage of a game in hand.
Benjamin Nygren of Celtic cutting inside during the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Celtic at Set Fare Arena on December 27, 2025. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
Despite being fired up by the scoreline at Easter Road, and having the majority of support, the players looked as if they were trying their best to shoot themselves in the foot by falling behind against the league’s bottom placed side, not just once but twice in the opening eight minutes.
Incredibly it was 2-2 after just ten minutes, with Benjamin Nygren and Yang cancelling out a Cristian Montano brace. Both Livi goals although clinical strikes from Montano were all down to amateurish defending from a Celtic backline who once again flattered to deceive.
Callum McGregor of Celtic leading applause for travelling support during the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Celtic on December 27, 2025. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
In an attacking sense we looked potent and well drilled, and more organised than in recent games, although it’s plainly evident once again that we are crying out for a seasoned striker to sharpen a blunt void in the centre forward position. Johnny Kenny, I’m afraid isn’t the answer, and Nancy will have to persuade Michael Nicholson to splash the cash on a quality and worthy recruit to fill that void.
All in all it was an excellent day for Celtic, and three points is three points, but sterner tests lay in wait. Next up its an in-form Motherwell side at Fir Park, and then the small matter of a Glasgow derby at Celtic Park against theRangers. And if we continue to perform in the same manner defensively speaking, then we will be punished, you can be sure of that.
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