Best of luck Scotland, Celtic thoughts turn to Tynecastle

Good luck to Anthony Ralston and Scotland tonight, but our thoughts are already focused on Celtic’s tough Saturday night trip to the capital…

John McGinn and Anthony Ralston celebrate
John McGinn celebrates scoring with teammate Anthony Ralston during the UEFA Nations League match between Scotland and Croatia at Hampden on November 15, 2024. (Photo by Euan Cherry/Getty Images)

Scotland’s Nation League Decider 

Scotland play Poland tonight and a win will ensure they stay in the top tier of the Nations League, and if results go their way elsewhere they could even book a place in the quarter finals.

I like most patriotic Scots wish the team well and hope they pull it off, but if I’m being honest, I’ve already got an eye on our own game against Hearts on Saturday night.

Aberdeen celebrate
Topi Keskinen of Aberdeen celebrates with team mates after scoring to give Aberdeen a 2-0 lead. Aberdeen v Dundee, Scottish Premiership – 09 November 2024 Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

Celtic toe-to-toe with Aberdeen 

With Aberdeen still toe-to-toe with us at the top of the table we can’t afford any slip ups. The Dons will kick off before us and if they can avoid defeat in Paisley against St Mirren then they will be in top spot before we even kick off.

That makes our trip to Tynecastle an ever so vital one. Hearts may be at the wrong end of table at the moment, but they will still pose a threat, especially at home and we all know how they raise their game when we come to town.

Kyogo scores at Tynecastle
Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates scoring Celtic’s third goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Hearts and Celtic FC at Tynecastle on October 22, 2023. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Tynecastle rocking under the lights

Tynecastle will be rocking especially since it’s a Saturday night kick off, and we will need to be at our very best to get a result. We can’t perform the way we did at Rugby Park if we want to leave with all three points. At least we will be playing on grass.

If we do however play to the best of our abilities, then there will only be one winner. It’s a tough fixture, but one I’m  looking forward to already.

Just an Ordinary Bhoy

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An ordinary everyday Celtic supporters hailing and still residing in Govan in the shadows of the enemy. I’m a season ticket holder. I Witnessed my first Celtic game in 1988 and have attended when I can ever since. Growing up in the 90s I witnessed Celtic at their lowest, and now appreciate the historic success we enjoy today. I enjoy writing about this wonderful football club and hopefully will continue to do so. I’ve always been a keen writer and initially started this a hobby. My ambition is to one day become as good an author as my fellow Celtic Star colleagues.

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