Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Dundee Hibernians of Arabia

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GREGGS THE BAKER – 6/10 – Indecision appeared to haunt him once more, midweek groans resurfacing in the stands. But he got his act together promptly after the ropey introduction and was popping up to cause them trauma, nearly scoring himself.

Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels

Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels of Celtic wait to enter the game as substitutes. Celtic v Dundee United, Premiership, Celtic Park, 15 February 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

THE TERMINATOR – 6.5/10 – You don’t need to understand; you just need to watch Arne at work with objectivity and the qualities that justify the price tag become evident. Presence, awareness, vision. Passing, movement, and mindset. A different, advanced, species of young player than many are used to critiquing.

KHUN – N/A – Loosening up for the reboot of ‘Kuhn’s Revenge’? Let’s hope so. And that he carries more luck in Bavaria.

Daizen Maeda

Daizen Maeda of Celtic applauds the fans after the full-time whistle. Final score Celtic 3 Dundee United 0. Celtic v Dundee United, Premiership, Celtic Park, 15 February 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

LORD KATSUMOTO – N/A – The hero we need for the surprise result of the century thrown in for a half-hour warm-down after running Monday’s flight route, and back, to ease the anticipation of savaging some German central defenders… We hope.

KENNY JOHNNY – N/A – He’s as eager and keen to nail his first Celtic goal as we are to see him get some reward for the enthusiasm. Built like a racing snake and has zip, but even that wasn’t quite enough to get on the end of his one big opportunity; Because it was set up by Daizen. From another time zone.

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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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