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

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OF JUSTICE – 6.5/10 – More quality gingeing from the Barndarrig Beckenbauer – Despite the overall lack of cohesion, his input was tidy and precise because the Hades Saints probably have the most troublesome physical frontline on the domestic scene.

GET CARTER – 7/10 – Together with Liam they got a good test, particularly physically having to handle a strong and mobile attack not prepared to allow much time on the ball. CCV overcame the robust challenge and was able to push us higher and get them properly pinned in for the last ten.

Callum McGregor and Brendan Rodgers

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

CALMAC – 6.5/10 – ‘Swamp their skipper’ was the strategy from Phish Family Robinson and they implemented it pretty well, getting bodies in and around Calmac to run interference. Times like that are when we need the defensive midfield presence The Brodge doesn’t believe in…But Calmac’s wit and footballing brain eventually
rewarded his fortitude by manoeuvring round their press; once he’d established control it became a matter of time. Which we did think was slipping away…

James Forrest scores and celebrates

James Forrest scores and celebrates. Celtic v St Mirren, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 17 May 2025. Photo Robert Perry Shutterstock

SAINT BERNARDO – 5.5/10 – Kind of rumbled around in his gangly effective style, adding a bit of presence and a few decent involvements. But lack of match fitness showed after the break. Still, he’ll get there.

THE TERMINATOR – 6.5/10 – Looked to be our main man today in the opening stages – plenty involvement, good movement and a bit of inventive cunning on display. Still gets dogged by that young player frustration when things aren’t going his way and was hooked in a state of perplexion; don’t sweat it, kid – just keep doing the right things and it’ll pay off.

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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. 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 !