Redemption At The Heart Of The Matter For Celtic…

Adam Idah of Republic of Ireland celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B/C Play-offs Second Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria at Aviva Stadium on March 23, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Now that the pesky international break is, thankfully, out of the way, we Celtic fans can dust off our scarves and banners and re-align our thoughts in the direction of the pointy end of the season.

This time it’s Kasper

I’ve probably said it before, but, I hate these dreadful fortnights, and the fear of having our best players crocked by some nonentity from Boredomistan. This time it’s Kasper, and, in a bid to convince you I’m right, here’s my rationale. Our Great Dane will possibly/likely miss the most important matches of the season, the title win, and should we beat St Johnstone, the Scottish Cup Final.

UEFA Nations League: Portugal – Denmark Denmark’s goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is in pain in the shoulder during the UEFA Nations League playoff match in League A between Portugal and Denmark at JosÃ Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday, March 23, 2025. (Photo: Bo Amstrup Ritzau Scanpix)

Why? Because he adhered to an offside rule which could only have been dreamed up by the village idiot.

Celtic start the title run-in against Hearts

Celtic are at home to Hearts on Saturday, and, if we win our next three games, we effectively clinch the title. To do so we need all hands on deck, but, the safest pair will be in the stand nursing an unnecessary shoulder injury.

Daizen Maeda, Japan v Saudi Arabia — Daizen Maeda JPN, MARCH 25, 2025 – Football / Soccer : FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball 2026 Asian Qualifier Final Round Group C match between Japan 0-0 Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan. Photo Imago.

The Celtic players may well view this game as redemptive being that it’s the first one since, you know what, against, you know who. (For Harry Potter fans, this may ring a bell!). I’m certain the first eleven will be desperate to shed the stone in their shoe which has been paining them recently, the stone of pride.

I’m confident the Gorgie outfit will be sent packing

Brendan will be in their shell-like beforehand, the returning Calmac too, and, I’m confident the Gorgie outfit will be sent packing back east-bound along the M8 with their goals for and against stats in severe deficit.

Callum McGregor of Celtic celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park on February 15, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

These Songs of Freedom

Bob Marley Oh, you know I’m a big Celtic fan. I would love to go to Scotland to see Celtic Park and maybe even kick a few balls there. I know all about Jock Stein. I love reading about British football teams and #Celtic has always been my team. And now it is my son Rohan’s team” pic.twitter.com/pf16FfQJho

— Jamaican Celt 🇯🇲🇮🇪 (@JohnHig39262633) September 3, 2020

We were all stung – embarrassed even – by the events in Paradise a fortnight ago. Tomorrow, in a bid for redemption, let’s make some noise for the Bhoys, and drive a juicy stake thru the Heart of Midlothian before getting our teeth into another Treble

Let’s hear Redemption Song for the Bhoys!

❌ Kasper Schmeichel
✅ Callum McGregor

Who is in and who is out as Celtic train ahead of their Scottish Premiership return against Hearts 🔽 pic.twitter.com/X6xt7vrQSE

— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) March 28, 2025

Hail Hail!

Eddie Murray