Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Tangerine Dream

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Benjamin Nygren celebrates his goal

Benjamin Nygren celebrates his goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

NEGAN – 6.5/10 – Another benefactor of motivational words applied surgically – not in the starting eleven but keen as a Royal on Epstein Island to get involved when he was let loose. Fine finish out of his feet to maintain the goalscoring knack, hungry for more and to impress. Expect that’s earned him a midweek start.

James Forrest in action

Celtic legend James Forrest in action. Final score Celtic 4 Dundee united 0. Celtic v Dundee United, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 10 January 2026 Photo IMAGO – Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

JAMESY – N/A – The legend, recovered from his New Year first-‘nearly-a-foot- they-say’-ing, graces us with his presence and tries his best to score again. But he was spent. No wonder.

MELLOW YELLOW – N/A – Kid will now play a big part in backing-up the title push; and we’ll be better for his useful appearances.

KENNY JOHNNY – 6/10 – After a month or so wandering around like an abandoned greyhound with brain damage from banging his heid against trap gates, the right trainer returned with soothing words to focus his movement. And flashes of the surprisingly useful JK of autumn had us chin-stroking once more. Perhaps he’ll give us something after all…

HIGHLAND TOFFEE – N/A – Luke, there’s Luke the main mooth of the dressing room who finally tipped the Nancy Bhoy ship right over. Let’s see his boots do the talking now.

Daizen Maeda of Celtic celebrates

Daizen Maeda of Celtic celebrates with team mates after scoring past Dundee United goalkeeper David Richards to give Celtic a 4-0 lead. Celtic v Dundee United, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 10 January 2026. Photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO/Shutterstock

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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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