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Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic misses from close range during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates victory during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
ITCHYCOO PARK – 5.5/10 – Ooft, so close to killing it off. But THAT’S what Keleche’s here for – to be unlucky knowing he’s got the knack for the next one, and not incompetent, fearing he might never score. He’s the only natural born killer we possess up front at this juncture – iirc, Red Star, Braga (cheated), Dundee… – so play him from the start, let him try and kill off games early instead of casting him into the mix more in hope than purpose.
HAKUNA HATATE – N/A – Will Reo be ready for the run-in? Will it take a kick up the backside from Fozzie or a MON arm round the shoulder? At any rate – he’s got the quality in his boots to make a difference and he’s been rested recently. The reckoning is coming.
THE TERMINATOR – N/A – Surprise! Welcome surprise? At this point, aye. Refreshed Engels, Belgian World Cup squad place still a possibility… Play for yourself if not us; we’ll benefit either way.
Luke McCowan of St Celtic in action against Celtic during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
HIGHLAND TOFFEE – N/A – Luke, it’s Luke – one of the players you know wants it as much as us; in these circumstances, a useful character, and still may have a say in the destination of the title.
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.