Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic at Atlantas

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SUBS –

Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic FC competes for the ball with Ederson of Atalanta BC during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and Celtic FC at Stadio di Bergamo on October 23, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

KILLER MUSHROOM – 6.5/10 – On reflection, probably THE first choice. Did more in his late stint than Idah’s 70 minutes, close to scoring twice, a total flaming nuisance for their big defenders who struggled to keep tabs on him.

SAINT BERNARDO – N/A – Filled a space, dug around, eased the burden for his time on the park; all that was asked, done.

Matteo Ruggeri of Atalanta BC is challenged by James Forrest of Celtic FC during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and Celtic FC at Stadio di Bergamo on October 23, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

JAMESY – N/A – Confused by his remit – play right back for the last five. With AJ mortally wounded and trying his best to stay out the way, it fell upon Jamesy, dragged from the stands as he searched for mermaids to bang (“Goin tae Atlantis ur we, eh? Must be a few ay them Darryl Hannahs aboot – See that nudie erse bit in ‘Splash’, ooft…”). And he managed it well, to his credit. Though he’ll still be arriving home a bit gloomy with his empty fish tank.

Davide Zappacosta of Atalanta BC is pressured by Luke McCowan of Celtic FC during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Atalanta BC and Celtic FC at Stadio di Bergamo on October 23, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

HIGHLAND TOFFEE – N/A –  See Paulo; likewise, an appearance to savour but also to keep the heid and shape and freshen up the overall energy as we toiled to see it out.

BRIAN DE – N/A – Lazy? Who said that? On he came, the worst we feared, but he threw himself into getting us over the line as much as the next man. Threw a couple of them about as well, surprisingly, and offered guileful feet as an escape option.

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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 editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

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