Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Estadio Sticklebrick v Celtic

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Luke McCowan of Celtic

Luke McCowan of Celtic vies with Lewis Smith of Livingston Livingston v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, The Home of the Set Fare Arena, Livingston, 27 December 2025. Photo Bruce White IMAGO/Shutterstock

HIGHLAND TOFFEE – 6.5/10 – Luke at Luke – keeping himself relevant by delivering a display of consistent quality on a tricky surface. But one made for his guileful feet and precision of pass. Probably our best performer of the day when only considering time on, and use of, the ball.

Daizen Maeda of Celtic

Daizen Maeda of Celtic vies with Daniel Finlayson of Livingston Livingston v Celtic, William Hill Scottish Premiership, Football, The Home of the Set Fare Arena, Livingston, – 27 December 2025. Photo Bruce White IMAGO Shutterstock

LORD KATSUMOTO – 5/10 – Daizen seemed agitated – probably by the surface and the way it neutralised his most potent weapon by taking a slidey edge off his pace. Meant they got the extra nano-second on the ball before he arrived, and left him sucking in oxygen with aching joints.

Yang Hyun-Jun of Celtic scoring Celtic's second goal

Yang Hyun-Jun of Celtic scoring Celtic’s second goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Celtic at Set Fare Arena on December 27, 2025. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

YING – 5/10 – Admirable work-rate as he racks up minutes for his Birmingham work visa, as required by all Islamic caliphates. But didn’t give himself the chance to gild his effort with creativity as his choices backfired and came to nothing or lost possession.

KENNY JOHNNY – 4.5/10 – Remember getting ‘Battletops’ for Xmas as a kid which involved wee spinning tops battering off each other in an arena; busy, yet nothing stuck as they pinged about and popped off. Exactly how
Johnny played for 82 minutes.

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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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  1. Is this cunt meant to be patter.

    Like is this a thing? Biggest lot of shite i have read in a long time.

    Your not funny. Tosser

    • LOL, wee Steve’s learned to read.

      But not spell. It’s “you’re”, Steven. As in “You are”. Not “your”.

      As in, you’re a retard.

      See? I blame the schools.

      But thanks for playing…

  2. Where have you been? He’s been doing this for years and yes people often find it funny. No one is forcing you to read it and get sand in your vagina over it.

    • Aye, pile on Tony with your Playstation FIFA virgin buddies.

      Like you did with Mick Lustig.

      Couldn’t kick yer own arse of a day, but can condemn a Celtic legend…

      Pfft.