Callum McGregor is presented with a framed shirt to commemorate his 500 appearances by Brendan Rodgers, prior to the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee at Celtic Park on February 05, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
CALMAC – 7/10 – Rest this mhan! Well, we did, eventually. But only after being treated to some of the Calmac impetus injection – terrific bursts forward causing panic and confusion. Had his control of midfield in place early and dictated the show with his flanking generals creating mayhem….
Arne Engels scores the first goal from a penalty kick during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee at Celtic Park on February 05, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
THE TERMINATOR – 8.5/10 MOTM – …Like this one. And THIS is the Engels we paid for and pay to watch: sublime command of a football, spraying passes with such smouldering virtuosity as to make a nun re-think her vows. Scored two, the penalty being a litmus test of temperament and belief; and passed with distinction; near-perfect hit. But it’s his born footballing swagger that sets him apart – playing in the inside-right slot, ahead of Calmac but just behind Reo; it’s the perfect spot for his ability to shine and give us an extra dimension of presence and guile. Sneaks MOTM for still being the antagonising kid with a mean streak right in the depths of injury-time as he relentlessly noised-up an opponent at their corner; Things I love to see from a young upstart.
HAKUNA HATATE – 7/10 – Happier Reo means happier Celtic. Thriving with his new and former wingman, a shared inventiveness meant some thrilling expectation and interaction whenever we went left. Reo continued his recent revival – meaning he was tuned-in earlier and able to negate his occasional mishap with some admirable contributions.
Notebook…brilliant Sandman! And you are bang on about Engels.