Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Children of the Corn

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Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney celebrate Celtic's opening goal

Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney celebrate Celtic’s opening goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on October 29, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

FATHER MARTIN AND SAMWISE GAMGEE – 8/10 – In he came, like Gandalf trailing his favourite Hobbit. Sentiment abounded, but what could the veteran amateur sleuth bring? The answer was… Intensity. That quiet, studied personality found resonance with the team, and once they settled into the idea of being able to perform without being assessed by General Motors Automobile Aggregator Chart, they delivered. And we got the charm of watching the sorcerer and apprentice bobbling around the technical area like a pair of excited kids. Sunday will bring new pressures but nothing MON hasn’t seen before, and with a wee skelper beside him, there’s a good chance I may be taking 6-2 at 125/1…

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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. IMAGINE WHAT MARTIN COULD DO IF THE BOARD BACKED HIM. FUCK YOU BRENDONISTAS. BEAT IT WITH YOUR MESSIAH.