Arne Engels of Celtic scores his team’s third goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Celtic FC and FC Utrecht at Celtic Park on January 29, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
THE TERMINATOR – 6.5/10 – That pen, son… chef’s kiss. But still yet to find the swaggering midfield-boss within that his physique and ability promises. Played well, and you might say well-within himself. But there’s a proper player under the surface; reminds me a bit of Broony when he was raw and inconsistent, then suddenly it came together. Maybe…
Callum McGregor of Celtic celebrates with Auston Trusty after the American scores the fourth Celtic goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Celtic FC and FC Utrecht at Celtic Park on January 29, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
CALMAC – 6.5/10 – Much revived after Sunday’s absence, the real Calmac was back in control. Then out of control, then regained it, lost it, got it back for the closing quarter. Pendulum he is, indeed… But this was much more the natural footballing skipper we know.
Benjamin Nygren of Celtic celebrates after scores the opening goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Celtic FC and FC Utrecht at Celtic Park on January 29, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
NEGAN – 6.5/10 – “Where? There! – goal!”…’Eh, where’s Ne… There! – goal!’ …”Huvnae seen him fur… Ooft, nearly another.”…And just like that…*puff!*… he was gone.
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