Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Killie Vanilli

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A delighted Anthony Ralston

Anthony Ralston who scored Celtic s 5th goal shares a laugh with team mate Alistair Johnston of Celtic at full-time. Final score Celtic 5 Kilmarnock 1. Celtic v Kilmarnock, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 12 April 2025 IMAGO Photo: Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

OF JUSTICE – 6.5/10 – Hmm… A return by default, or merit? Who knows, but Liam seized his moment. Nearly joined in the shooting range success once he’d got his sights in after passing out the park. A comfortable return to action.

Cameron Carter-Vickers celebrates

Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic celebrates with team mates after scoring to give Celtic a 3-0 lead. Celtic v Kilmarnock, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, Glasgow, 12 April 2025. IMAGO Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

GET CARTER – 7.5/10 –  The big mhan’s been a little grumpy of late, as every time he looks around he’s got a new partner; not unlike Bonnie Blue. Today it was the Ginger Baresi and the chance to rekindle/continue/renew an understanding; he’s not sure which one’s which in all the swapping confusion; not unlike Bonnie Blue. Anyway, bored at the back and not to be outdone, he chose to stride forward and Exocet one into the top corner like he’d been watching World Cup highlights from the Seventies. A moment that had 60,000 yelling in orgasmic delight; not unlike Bonnie Blue…

CALMAC – 7/10 – Is the Mac back? The skipper disappeared into the hazy Perthshire sunshine last second-half, presumably tripping on the local grass (not green…), which is now Perth’s only viable export, grown across vast acreage and explained away to inquiring authorities as ‘spongy heather’. So, straight again, it was title business in the old East End for CalMac The Knife. And he was a dagger to those blackest Ayrshire hearts. Back in total control mode, he rocked about making sure everyone knew who runs the show.

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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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