Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v It Lives

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Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain celebrates

11.02.2026 Celtic v Livingston, Scottish Premiership. Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain celebrates after scoring the late winner at Celtic Park. Photo: Kenny Ramsay. IMAGO / News Licensing

NEVILLE – 7/10 – Enter THE OX! BANG! There’s yer dinner, Diets and Full-Fats! As his burd so enchantingly sang, trolling the Zombie Nation – “Bhoy, you belong to me, I got the recipe. And it’s called black magic (and it’s called black magic)”…It certainly was a bit of EPL-level wizardry from the matchwinning debutant. Right man on the spot at the right moment to whip in a season-saver and crush our rivals hive-mind.

YOUNG ADAMSKI – N/A – Maybe I’ll do it again! No, what’ll happen is that you’ll get a taste of SPL-clogger martial arts and take a battering.

HAKUNA HATATE – 4/10 – For heaven’s sake, Reo, get a grip. Nightmare season continues for the
ambling Japanese who just can’t seem to find the quality we require to see through the title. Had plenty of time to spark into life tonight but summed up his season in two pivotal moments – failing on a clear break to weight his pass to Caravan properly for an easy killer goal, then a lazy swipe at a high-ball in our box brought a suckers’ penalty that threatened to end our challenge. Somebody poke him awake before June.

James Forrest of Celtic

James Forrest of Celtic and Jannik Wanner of Livingston Celtic v Livingston, Scottish Premiership, 11 February 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO/Shutterstock

JAMESY – 6/10 – Frustrated, Madam? Let us introduce Mr.Jamesy… And would you believe it, with lively intent – though he, too, finding the money shot elusive… – Jamesy’s indomitable presence DID result in an explosive climax after all. Whoda thunk it? Well, half of Prestwick anyway…

KATIE – 6/10 – ‘Y’all right, KT?’…”Who’s KT?…” So on he wandered, dazed and confused, perfectly mirroring
everyone watching who’d seen us contrive to somehow not lead 5-nil. But despite believing himself to be the Maharaja of Narnia, KT got stuck into digging out the win, a real force down the left that pinned them in and added power, breaking up their rigid resistance that ultimately led to space for the winner.

Stephen Welsh of Motherwell scores

Stephen Welsh of Motherwell scores the equaliser during the Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and theRangers at Fir Park, on 11 February 2026. Photo Raymond Davies IMAGO/PSI

RAQUEL – 10/10 MMOTM (Motherwell Man Of The Match) –  Special agent Welshy, we salute you.

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About Author

The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email [email protected]

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