Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Baron Munchausen

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Celtic dejection

Hyunjun Yang lifts his jersey as the final whistle blows with Reo Hatate on the ground in front, dejected Celtic v Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League, Knockout Round Play-offs, First Leg, Football, Celtic Park on 12 February 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

YING – 6/10 – Ying/Yang, jings, man. That ingenue energy carried over from his domestic forays and he actually made a noticeable contribution once on and getting stuck in about them. But for the quality of opposition and their able last-ditch interventions, he may have manufactured some glorious opportunities.

Jota reacts

Jota of Celtic reacts to missed opportunity Celtic v Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League, Knockout Round Play-offs, First Leg at Celtic Park on 12 February 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

NOTEBOOK – 5.5/10 – Ah, the great Whamtastic comeback. So nearly notched the equaliser with barley his first touch as he honed in on a wonderful crossfieldball by AJ only to have reaching fingertips alter the course of history. Normally it somehow seems a script written for Jota, but the big moment came tonight – the cut-back to the edge of the box, onto his strongest foot, made to be lashed into the roof of the net in a similar fashion to their opener… Nope. Fielded by big Terry in the Jock Stein hospitality.

SCLUPPTHE ‘RA – 6/10 – Jeffrey! Jeffrey! Which Jeffrey were we getting? From Rainbow, or Dahmer? What a game to be introduced to. A thankless task some might say; No – flaming terrifying. After watching Greggs get filleted he may have thought his remit was akin to being thrown into the tiger enclosure with a toothbrush right after they’d had dinner. But he asserted himself well and was a positive force for the closing game-time.

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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. Seriously, the ref?, did you miss him giving them 3 corners, none of which were actually corners, and from one they scored. Add to that that he robbed us of all forward impetus by denying us at least two corners, both of which were clearly corners.
    Very poor display imo.

    • Keep up, dafty! Been givin praise where it’s due. And slagged him when it was due. And tae be fair, he was invisible for 60 minutes out wide.

      Let’s not pretend the Daizen with end product this season is the same as the Daizen of the seasons prior.

      If you believe that you’re even dafter than we aw think you are, Joey.