What a wonderful, exciting, nerve wracking 10 days with great results from Glasgow (2), Paris and Edinburgh. Was a bit surprised that Riordan was not given another start.
BORUC….…. 8 His save in the first half was not only world class but also vital at that stage of the match. Had another couple of good stops in the second half.
WILSON….…. 7 So pleased that he has stuck at it to recover from his poor start in the close season. Is now coming back to the form he had when he first came and we all thought “What a steal!”
CALDWELL…. 6 Steady enough but allowed his concentration to drop in the second half and was lucky not to concede a couple of goals.
McMANUS……..7 Another rock solid performance
NAYLOR….….. 5 Everyone was willing him to start off the game well so that his confidence would return but his first few touches just confirmed how much his confidence has fallen.
NAKAMURA … 8 What amazes me this season about Naka is the increased commitment and work rate. He did not have a normal break in the close season and yet here he was running all over the place for the full 90 mins displaying all his exquisite skills and capping it off with a wonderful ‘Faddy’ like goal.
DONATI ….. 7 If he was bought as a replacement for Lenny, which I doubt, he has now scored as many goals already as Lennon managed in all his time in The Hoops. Scored another very calm, cheeky goal and made some great 50yd crossfield passes.
BROWN …….. 6 A quieter game for ‘Broonie’ but still had time to show some lovely touches.
McGEADY ……..8 MOM In the first half he enthralled us and frustrated us but in the second he just ran amok. I wonder if his display has given GS something to think about re. the tactics for the Spartak game?
McDONALD …… 6 Missed two very good opportunities but he also set up JVOH for his second goal and displayed great footwork to create the o.g.
JVOH…. ……….6 I’ve mentioned before that he spends too much time out of the penalty area and to-day he did what he’s good at, i.e. poached 2 goals. Apart from that his contribution is still unacceptable.
SUBS ………….
SNO…...….. 5 Had 30 mins to impress and he failed to do so. I would prefer the young Icelandic player to be now given his chance.!
KILLEN … 5 So far he looks no better than a ‘bench warmer���
McGOVERN…. …..5 Not on long enough to have any real impact but he will be delighted to have made an appearance.
REF ………….5 Luckily did not have to make any major decisions………….he would have got them wrong!
THE GAME ……7 I.C.T. had a good go at Celtic and could easily have score 4 goals but Celtic had another gear to move up and I’m sure they would also have scored a few more.
COMMENTS ….. 1. A good work out and the impressive goal machine keeps on rolling. Let’s hope it’s not side tracked on Tuesday.
2. Can anyone explain to me why Naka was the only celtic player wearing a Celtic top without the Carling logo?.
3. Our second top goalscorer this season is now Mr O.G.!
4. Thought GS gave the perfect riposte when asked about his view on resting player, “Around about April, May I might rest a few”.
For those older readers who have often wondered why Celtic did not win a second European Cup this link might be of interest: http://stateofthegame.co.uk/2006/10/20/celtic-1970-european-cup-final-v-feyenoord-the-dream-ends/
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