Wasn't back in time to get a ticket so I had to settle for a t.v. set in St Andrews in the company of a former Celtic player and teammate?? When Bellamy and Black Sunday came up I mentioned that the same man had scored the finest hat-trick I had seen but he pointed out to me that he scored the 'perfect' hat-trick in a game against Rangers. I was suitably impressed but pointed out that any hat-trick against Rangers was always perfect!Thought the team selection was as good as it could be and was happy to see Millar replace Magic and Naka replace Hartley.
BROWN......... 7 Although he got a hand to the ball he really had no chance. Tipped a good try over the bar and overall played well.
WILSON ........ 7 Glad to see him continue his improvement in form as opposed to the form shown during the close season.
KENNEDY ........6 Did not quite impose himself as much as I would have hoped but perhaps he is still finding his form after such a long lay off.
McMANUS ...... 5 The Captaincy might be affecting his form. Wasn't dominate in the air and his distribution was poor.
NAYLOR ......... 5 Better than the Killie game but still not back to last years form. I think this shows in the rashness he shows on occassions.
NAKA..... ....... 6 Another amazing free kick and a couple of nice touches/flicks but also a few more sloppy passes than usual.
BROWN ........ 6 Still finding his feet but I thought that to-day he showed some real touches of class in his determined runs and urging on of his teammates. Still very happy with his signing and I'm sure that there is a lot better to come.
DONATTI ........ 5 Made the equalising goal with his determination to fight and it's obvious that he has a good footballing brain. He does tire after 60 mins which resulted in some very poor passes. Missed a sitter and also, he could not run faster than Latapy which is a worry.
McGEADY ....... 6 My 'Celtic friend' was very critical of his style of play in terms of not using the ball better but did agree that he has a great amount o skill and potential. McGeady had a great overhead kick which led to the second goal and I feel that he has added a little bit of pace which is encouraging.
MILLAR ............ 7 MOM He must be picked for for the game in Moscow and given the role of the lone striker. Brought a zest and vitality to the team, linked up well and scored a goal.
JVOH .............. 5 Apart from his goal and one good shot I thought he was posted missing for most of the game. Again I have to point out his lack of pace and physicality.
SUBS ............. HARTLEY .... 5 Didn't see him much on the ball but his appearance did coincide with Celtic scoring 3 goals.
REF .................6 The yellow cards were correct but his red was wrong.
COMMENTS.......... 1. In his 100th game GS must have been worried in the first half but the performance in the second was much more like it. The ball was kept on the ground, there was a lot of good passing and movement and at last some goals.
2. Thought that Latapy's display was wonderful example of how a good footballing brain can still control a match. His exit co-coincided with Celtic's supremacy.
3. I'm pretty confident about achieving a respectable result on Wed but will be very interested in the team. I would drop JVOH and replace him with Hartley or Sno to stiffen up the midfield.
4. Thought in the first half we missed a player of Lennon's ability and I think Sno is the only one who could play that role.
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