07.02.2026 Celtic v Dundee, Scottish Cup 5th round. Callum McGregor at the end of the match applauds the Celtic support. Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO
CALMAC – 5.5/10 – Well, the skipper had the dig. Thankfully. Because his multiple attempts to strike up a rhythm fell on tone-deaf ears and dominating the middle failed to bear fruit when he shifted the ball into the final third. But he’ll give you the metronomic and incessant ball-recycling even when he’s on his knees, long as a sliver of hope remains. And he stuck by that and delivered, right out of one of the darkest moments of the season.
7th February 2026 Celtic Park, Scottish Cup, Celtic versus Dundee Paulo Bernardo of Celtic challenges for the ball with Joel Cotterill of Dundee. Photo David Young IMAGO
SAINT BERNARDO – 3.5/10 – Big Paulo in the house! Again. And again with no impact the manager saw worthy of retaining his presence beyond the half-time pot noodles.
7th February 2026 Celtic Park, Scottish Cup, Celtic versus Dundee Tony Yogane of Dundee goes past Reo Hatate of Celtic. Photo David Young IMAGO
HAKUNA HATATE – 4/10 – There were spells where Reo looked interested and likely to cause problems. Then there was the majority of his participation where, contributing to the overall sluggishness of the team, he staggered about stoned and more likely to construct a unicorn stable in the centre-circle than do anything advantageous with the ball.
