Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Flock’s Sake

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SANDMAN’S DEFINITIVE RATINGS: CELTIC v …FLOCK’S SAKE

“Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition! Or The Sheep winning.” – Monty Python.

Kasper Schmeichel of Celtic concedes an own goal
Kasper Schmeichel of Celtic concedes an own goal leading to the first goal for Aberdeen during the Scottish Cup Final match between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 3/10 – Sooo close… to not touching the ball at all with his hands for the entire first half then fields one in injury time. Thought that might be the most notable incident of his game, then those safe hands of the Lego Jesus turned traitorous with just seven regulation minutes of the season remaining. If he was a traffic cop he’d be Ricky Fulton’s supercop taking off his goggles – diverting the ball calamitously into our net as the Dons threw their last dice rolls. Down he went, slow, doomed, like the Hindeburg, and so too the treble, in flames.

As for the pens, not a hope.

A wave from Greg Taylor
A wave from Greg Taylor ahead of the Scottish Cup Final on 24 May, Aberdeen v Celtic Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
Greg Taylor and Alistair Johnston
Greg Taylor and Alistair Johnston. Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

GREGGS THE BAKER – 6.5/10 MOTM – Probably our biggest hope as the grind wore on – certainly the brightest to an opportunity, fizzing in spectacular strikes from distance in both halves. Stayed busy as usual and as inventive as he could muster, but was frustrated by the absence of verve around him.

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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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