Jamesy presents KT with MOTM
MIBBERY – 5/10 – Who put The Dick in charge? He must have been flaming seething all game knowing the hillbilly cousins had pumped his free range orangemen and ruined his family’s festive season. Almost made the red a moment of self-harm, and one he must have not regretted as those ten ewes threatened to inflict more embarrassment on the Champions. Then up popped the late, late show and the PTSD will have him choking on his bedfellow again tonight. Har-de-har.
Celtic players celebrate the third goal by James Forrest. Celtic v Aberdeen, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 21 December 2025. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO/Shutterstock
OVERALL – 6.5/10 – Phew. That was edgy. More edging in those closing minutes than Jamesy puts a squad of Prestwick socialites through at one of his summer ‘barbecues’…The Sword Of Damocles swung like a pendulum over the Nancy Bhoy’s brief reign as the cacophony of anguish around the stadium ramped towards a catastrophic sacking symphony. Then the Hoops did what the Hoops do best, and clattered the cymbals twice to end the gig and bring the house down, the furore pierced only by cries of “Sacre flaming Bleu, merci Dieu!” from somewhere near the tunnel…
Celtic fans protest outside the stadium during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park on December 21, 2025 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
So the bandwagon creaks on through the fog of war, puttering, engine stuck in 2nd gear, somewhere the Marseillaise drones weakly. And the fans sit restless, because the standing ones are sat in their houses, and there’s a hush all round Paradise because it’s the weekend before Christmas, but all is not peaceful.
🍀 Celtic secured their first victory in five under new boss Wilfried Nancy after a 3-1 win over 10-man Aberdeen, with James Forrest scoring in his 17th consecutive season ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/iGJ4d1Bl39
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) December 21, 2025
Nobody’s getting what they want this year, because the Grinch took all the presents with him when he quit as chairman and the Frenchman will have to wait until January to see what budget the lazy devious elves that are left have for him to spend. For us, there’s the thrills and spills of winter wonderland trips to Livingston Park to play the dinosaurs and Fir Park to play the cavemen. All before the creatures from the primordial swamp come to Paradise to complete a pretty retro Christmas programme.
Celtic Fans Collective Rally at Celtic Park. Celtic v Aberdeen, 21 December 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
Some retro Celtic performances are what we really want from Santa, though, and with any luck this dramatic December day has cast the players’ minds back to Christmases past. When they all knew how to win. And be sure YOU have a good one, wherever you are.
Slainte!
Go Away Now
Sandman
First speech at @CFC_Collective Protest today outside @CelticFC Park. pic.twitter.com/Ub2W1TuHRq
— The Celtic Star News Feed (@CelticStarMag) December 21, 2025
Never in doubt… The Wilfball era is up and running 🍀
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) December 21, 2025
Hi @CelticFCSLO Can you ask the club to look into the steward’s disgraceful treatment of this young fan when it’s clear that there were adults in the video who were not even spoken to who were closer to the pitch? The wee guys was visibly distressed.https://t.co/wPbnizPpwp
— Born (C)eltic (@born_celtic) December 22, 2025
A massive thank you to #BhoysCeltic for organising their winter appeal in aid of our group 💚 we are absolutely overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity today before the game with Aberdeen.
This will go a long way to keeping those experiencing homelessness this winter warm 😊 pic.twitter.com/tujqLNwMCV
— The Invisibles (@Invisiblesthe) December 21, 2025
Scales was on 5 minutes & they scored. No sure wtf you’re talkin aboot tbh
Scales need tae stop thinkin he’s a creative attackin player & just focus on defendin. Use that big daft heid tae heider the baw & he’ll be nearly ok.
Still no gid enough tho!
Donovan is twice the player Ralston is, was or will ever be.
Seiously if ye cannae see that, you’re the one best tae sit at hame in yer bedroom on yer playstation as you obviously never kicked a baw in yer life!