Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic at Yellowstone Ranch

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Celtic captain Callum McGregor
Celtic captain Callum McGregor controls the ball under pressure from Jason Holt & Daniels Balodis of St Johnstone. St Johnstone v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, , McDiarmid Park, Perth – 06 April 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO/Shutterstock

CALMAC – 4/10 – Wherefore art thou, skipper? Looked in boss mood early on, and after the break the expectation was that he’d take this game by the cojones. A bursting run to open them up seemed to signal such but, strangely, he faded. Most odd.

THE TERMINATOR – 4/10 – Some nice movement, flicks, tweaks, clever balls… But, nah; kid needs to assert himself more. Has got the self-belief, sometimes needs the extra motivation, impetus, to put his stamp on proceedings.

Reo Hatate
Jason Holt (on a booking) of St Johnstone challenges Reo Hatate of Celtic. St Johnstone v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, McDiarmid Park, Perth, 06 April 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace/IMAGO Shutterstock

HAKUNA HATATE – 6.5/10 MOTM – Let’s give Reo some plaudits – was he who appeared most likely to create something, who had his head in the game properly – on the lookout for openings constantly. Melted an upright with the best strike of the day, yet blew his big opportunity after drifting onto a cut back with perfect timing. However, overall he was the best instrument in a tuneless orchestra.

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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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  1. Faulds’ ratings highlight Celtic’s disappointing performance against St Johnstone. Sinisalo and Carter were solid, but the defense was exposed early, with key players like Schlupp failing to make an impact. The lack of leadership at the back and inconsistent performances raise concerns for Celtic’s title hopes. The squad needs to regroup before tougher challenges ahead.

  2. Celtic players just think turn up beat the saints job done ” Celtic are the best of a bad bunch of teams in the spl when you have no one challenging you standards drop and yesterday to many players thinking about there summer holidays pathetic display by them.