Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Flippinheck v Celtic

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Liam Scales

Liam Scales – Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic, Scottish Cup 4th Round, Rugby Park. Sunday 18 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou ( The Celtic Star)

OF JUSTICE – N/A – A stroll for Liam, pitched in there to antagonise the hardcore Zombies in the stands.

Sebastian Tounekti scores

Auchinleck Talbot Goalkeeper William Muir dives for Sebastian Tounekti of Celtic’s shot but the ball flies past him during the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic at Rugby Park on January 18, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

 Sebastian Tounekti

Sebastian Tounekti – Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic, Scottish Cup 4th Round, Rugby Park. Sunday 18 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou ( The Celtic Star)

TUTANKHAMUN – 6/10 – Well, that was a sizzler. Finally settling minor nervous issues as the clock ticked down on a narrow lead with a step-inside-my-parlour moment, losing a tired fullback and whipping a beauty across a despairing keeper to strike the knockout blow.

Shin Yamada

Shin Yamada – Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic, Scottish Cup 4th Round, Rugby Park. Sunday 18 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou ( The Celtic Star)

FEIN – N/A – Late on, big chance, fell over.

HAKUNA HATATE – N/A – They’d never seen a Japanese in the flesh before, so Martin indulged in some late show-and-tell with Reo and Shin.

Benjamin Nygren

Benjamin Nygren. Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic, Scottish Cup 4th Round, Rugby Park. Sunday 18 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou ( The Celtic Star)

NYLON -N/A – How does he do it? His – only? – outstanding attribute almost shines again in his sparse minutes on the park, denied yet another goal by a decent save.

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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. Patrick Cullen on

    WILL WE HAVE TWO ATTACKERS IN TO PLAY AGAINST hearts ,ONLY THE IDIOTS ON THE BOARD CAN TELL US THAT HH