Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic at Fir-Burger Park

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Daizen Maeda denied a penalty
Daizen Maeda is brought down in front of the Motherwell goal. Photo Vagelis Georgariou for The Celtic Star

LORD KATSUMOTO – 5.5/10 – Daizen’s Sapporo lag continues. Smashed another case on the flight back from Italy and the low energy performances mount up. Yet, not too shabby and burst onto the scene today in a few exhilarating bursts. But this isn’t the Daizen we know and adore; and that’s just fine as long as others are stepping up to the mark and doing the business while the human whirlwind has a few games of downtime.

KILLER MUSHROOM – 6/10 – Feed him! Snuffed out by lanky beasts in their backline, not helped by a paucity of service. Eventually wriggled into dangerous space and was denied by a top save; but got hooked, disappointed he couldn’t get himself on the tally.

Luke McCowan and James Forrest celebrate
Photo Vagelis Georgariou for The Celtic Star

JAMESY – 6/10 – The old Hamilton Palace nightclub held a dildolit vigil last night, hearing of Jamesy’s impending arrival a few miles away. Known back in the day of his frequenting as ‘the killing ground’, there’s said to be an ancient stone down in a basement chamber, much of a size as the Stone of Destiny but made of marble and labelled the Stone of Chastity, upon which there are chiselled scores representing virginities surrendered to The Prestwick Flash. Hushed reverential whispers spoke of totals even Hawking may struggle (Eh, ‘have struggled’…) to comprehend. So the Motherwell crowd down his wings today were particularly vibrant, eager to feel The Great Deflier’s presence.

Jamesy, paying no heed to the screams and flying knickers, went about his business as usual -Ladies… – and gave us some busy wingplay. But despite his incessant hammering, they wouldn’t yield – almost unheard of… – and his ultimate contribution was merely to tire out his direct opponent so that Nick could deputise and inflict the damage; In every sense, he played the part of the wingman today.

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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

2 Comments

  1. TC (or Scoobie,as he was called) was a player,and no mistake, though the fans often didn’t appreciate his unselfish running.totally selfless man.R I P

    • James o rourke on

      True gentleman, and a great player,.met him at the convention in Vagas,true ambassador for celtic. Rip Thomas.

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