Callum McGregor of Celtic during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
CALMAC – 6.5/10 – Captain Comfortable. No rushing to the sidelines bewildered to make his Stratego (great game, btw) move, or scampering around the middle wondering where everyone in Hoops had disappeared to. It was back in the comfort zone for the skipper and back in total control to strike up the jungle drums and find a winning rhythm.
Arne Engels of Celtic celebrates scoring to give Celtic a 2-0 lead. Celtic v Dundee United, Scottish Premiership, 10 January 2026. Photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO/Shutterstock
Arne Engels of Celtic celebrates scoring to give Celtic a 2-0 lead. Celtic v Dundee United, l Scottish Premiership, Football, Celtic Park, 10 January 2026. Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock
THE TERMINATOR – 7/10 – A confidence player, I’ve come to realise. The gallusness is a front that’s got him through his youth to a level requiring incredible self-belief. And with the return of the Justified And Ancient, and probably Fozzie’s Germanic-Cartman-From-South-Park command of European dialects, Arne’s feeling good about himself again. As emphasised by a thoroughly fine performance with inventive input and effective running topped by a terrific goal; Exactly the Engels we require in the engine room to see this season through to glory.
HAKUNA HATATE – 4.5/10 – The luxury we may be able to afford if the rest can carry him. No doubting his ability when tuned-in, but today he deteriorated when I expected he’d pick up the vibe and swashbuckle. Soon as he missed a great opening early second-half the shoulders were slumped and the sighing began. Maybe Martin can get his head right and his form on-point, because an able Reo’s guile can’t be matched in the Scottish Premiership. But in this title battle, we can’t afford to mollycoddle talent if it ain’t going to pay dividends pronto.
Back to the Future.
Hail Hail