Callum McGregor of Celtic warms up ahead of kick off during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
CALMAC – 5.5/10 – Damn, the skipper’s only functioning at some 60-70%. Meaning we get dominant Calmac for an opening half then toiling Calmac as the opposition get a second wind and he doesn’t. Hopefully the return of Engels will alleviate some pressure on his current physical capability. His sharpness will decide our fate.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores Celtic’s opening goal during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates Celtic’s opening goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
NEVILLE – 7/10 MOTM – Had to give it to The Ox – a moment of class in a swamp of frustrating ineptitude. All that top-level experience in a flash of composure and ruthlessness as he dispatched the winner with his standing leg. Six priceless points he’s won us in his short tenure and I’m predicting there will be more as he strives, with quality, to make an impact in games until his legs fail him.
Benjamin Nygren of Celtic makes a pass during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
NEGAN – 4/10 – He’ll either amaze or be anonymous. Today, Matthew, he chose to make David Copperfield quip, “Where the hell did that bloke go now?”
I have to say ,I think your ratings of our individual players in yesterday’s game are really accurate, as far as I know . I agree with every single rating and it is refreshing to see someone else appreciate Ralston for how well he performs when called upon . In addition both Trusty & Scales form the best centre back pairing in the SPL,, & you also appreciate that
I love your comments and look forward to reading them with relish each week. However this week I think you must be on the communion wine. There was not one player who had pass marks. An absolutely abject performance. Perhaps you could give pass marks for passing the ball backwards. We have no ambition passing the ball forwards and it is evident that they are shit scared to make a mistake. It would have been no surprise had the Saints equalised. They will have no fear at Hampden on Sunday. One of the worst squads I have ever witnessed in my 60 years of watching Celtic. Who knows what the coaching staff are working on during the week. Answers on a postcard, please.