Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic at Fir Parking

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SANDMAN’S DEFINITIVE RATINGS: CELTIC @ Fir Parking 

“The hero wanders, the hero suffers, the hero returns. You are that hero, João Pedro Neves Filipe…”

Jota

Jota. Motherwell v Celtic, 2nd February 2025. Photo by Vagelis Georgariou

– Steven Pressfield

Kasper Schmeichel
Kasper Schmeichel. Motherwell v Celtic, 2nd February 2025. Photo by Vagelis Georgariou

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 6.5/10 – Feet up, vape out, and yet… Only used his hands to fish one out the net; but still alert as we toiled to kill them off. Learned the meaning of the Scottish word, ‘shoogly’ as his defence wobbled for a bit. Moment of the day was his utilisation of moobs to take down a long ball from their keeper and play it from halfway. Wunderbra wunderbar…

Greg Taylor
Greg Taylor. Motherwell v Celtic, 2nd February 2025. Photo by Vagelis Georgariou

GREGGS THE BAKER – 7/10 – Sharp as his baker’s lame, or bench scraper, doughbhoy Greggs was instrumental early on in setting the pace and pinning them in. Baked they were, though not steak-bake baked – he was still required to match his first-half endeavours later on to boost our somewhat laggard midfield. One abberant pass in his best game for a while.

Anthony Ralston
Anthony Ralston. Motherwell v Celtic, 2nd February 2025. Photo by Vagelis Georgariou

TONY THE TIGER – 7.5/10 – Tigerball! First involvement, first delivery – a stunner to assist the opener. Thereafter, a more than able deputy for AJ. Though not on the same frequency as Kuhn, his support play and tough combative interactions with some sleekit opponents had us in total control of the right flank.

Cameron Carter-Vickers
Cameron Carter-Vickers. Motherwell v Celtic, 2nd February 2025. Photo by Vagelis Georgariou

GET CARTER – 6.5/10 – Fouled at their equaliser? Takes a lot to knock this beefsteak off the ball. But maybe he was under it a bit; ensured the same situation didn’t arise again as he played a conservative 90, wary of a sucker-punch.

Auston Trusty
Auston Trusty. Motherwell v Celtic, 2nd February 2025. Photo by Vagelis Georgariou

CRUSTY THE CLOWN – 6/10 – Thought he appeared leggy after his CL trials midweek. With his athleticism dulled somewhat, he still managed a solid defensive effort throughout, after being a bit static at their goal.

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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

1 Comment

  1. Maeda was superb! I’m quick tae slag him, so praise where it’s due.
    Glad big Idah scored again.
    Love tae see Jota back. Some Bhoy!
    Definite push for 1st goal but Cheatin Beaton gien us feck all! Nae surprise.
    VAR needs auto offsides as that’s just a nonsense.
    Hope we get a couple of new Bhoys in afore deadline tho

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