Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – 4IAR Champions Celtic v Mobland

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SANDMAN’S DEFINITIVE RATINGS: CELTIC v MOBLAND…

“Heroes come and go, but legends are forever.”

– Kobe Bryant on James Forrest.

Kasper Schmeichel looks delighted
Callum McGregor and James Forrest of Celtic lift the League trophy after the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and St Mirren FC at Celtic Park on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 6.5/10 – Enjoyed every moment of his second career title win, safe handling and on-point footwork for his sparse involvement. No chance with the Paulo-assisted goal, but it won’t wipe the grin off his amiable mug as he eyes a triple-champion career finale next season.

Celtic Champions 2025
Callum McGregor and Brendan Rodgers celebrate the league win. Celtic v St Mirren, Scottish Premiership,Celtic Park, 17 May 2025. Photo Robert Perry/Shutterstock

GREGGS THE BAKER – 6.5/10 – Melted the hearts of the weemin in the crowd as he took the field with a wee bundle of jhoy. And as well as walking out with Jamesy, he also carried his beautiful baby daughter. Thereafter, a match which showcased why we need the Greggs option to remain – busy, inventive, supportive, involved until he faded second-half, but STILL hustling at the death to help shift the ball across their box for that event. Quietly invaluable. Keep.

James Forrest celebrates
James Forrest celebrates after scoring during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

WAYNE GRETZKY – 5.5/10 – The Moose was loose, alright – just not at it all game UNTIL…

“I AM PELE. You are CARLOS ALBERTO…”

And the layoff for the ecstatic moment as he played ‘Phoenix From The Flames’ Brazil 1970 with Jamesy; The house – it was brought down.

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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 editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

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  1. Picks the players, against the most “physical” team, gets additional injuries for next week… bad squad rotation.
    They were “organised and well drilled “…now wonder they get smelled in any Euro campaign…the opposite of football…dearie me !