PRE – MATCH COMMENT: Not really expecting too much from Celtic in terms of a result but hoping for revenge!
BORUC....................6 It was toomuch to hope that he would have consecutive clean sheets!
WILSON...................5 Only hissecond start of the season and it showed the longer the game went on.................he was knackered. Made some good tackles but on this showing will not displace Hinkel. Surprised Cadis wasn't given the chance.
McMANUS..............5 It doesn't really matter that he played very solidly for 89 mins, his abberation within 3 mins is just another indicator that he is just not good enough for to be first pick in a good Celtic team.
CALDWELL............6 Steady enough in a defensive role but he wan't to play the playmaker's role and it is so infuriating to watch. Had a great chance to win the game in the last minute but put his unchallenged headre way over the bar.
FOX.........................5 Hope he recovers his sharpness for Sunday's game. His crossing wasn't as good as it should have been and his passing at times sloppy.
BROWN................ 7 Encouraging to see a better performance from him and if he plays like this against Rangers it will have a big impact on the result.
N’GUEMO..............7 MOM A couple of poor passes shouldn't take away his commitment and good use of the ball.
McGEADY............. 5 Never got going and failed to create the moves that we were all hoping for although he was marked by 3 players anytime he was on the ball.
MALONEY......... ...7 Would have been MOM if it hadn't been for a terrible miss in the second half but he was the one who raised the tempo of the game after their goal. A repeat performance would be a big help in getting the result on Sunday.
McDONALD......... 7 You can forgive his poor control when he scores the type of goal that we saw to-night. A better prformance than of late.
SAMARAS.............6 One or two nice touches but he is a most frustrating, talented player.
SUBS..................
KILLEN.............5 A physical presence but notb a skillful one.
McGINN............5 Didn't get any service but was a bit disappointed that he did not force himself more into the action.
ROBSON..........5 Was o.k. but won't displace either Brown or N'Guemo
REF ..................5 Never stamped his authority on the game.
GOALS.............. 1. McManus does the difficult thing well, i.e. bringing the ball down with his chest but then does the easy thing so badly, i.e. passing the ball straight to the opposition who then countered attacked and scored with a good goal.
2. McDonald chased a lost ball, rode a tough tackle and then shot from a difficult angle across the goalkeeper into the far corner.
RATING: Quality: 5.8 (Av. 6)
POSSESSION:?
COMMENTS:
1. 1. Celtic coped well against a team that arrived with a good reputation and after the sticky start took control and would have deserved the victory if one of those chances had been taken.
2 T 2 History was made in sofar as there was an extra official behind each goal. They made no contribution.
3. I don't really feel that a run in Europe is that important to Celtic this season, what is vital is that we win the league and allow T.M. the time to pick the players who will be able to play to his style.
4. I'm going to miss the game on Sunday but I do think that if both teams play to their capabilities Celtic will win but it will need a concentrated performance.
5. The Rapid supporters gave their team the best support I've witnessed from an away team.
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