CELTIC 3 ABERDEEN 0

PRE – MATCH COMMENT: l.Y. Celtic won the corresponding game 3 - 2 with JVOH and McDonald (sub) scoring the goals. Whilst a repeat score would not be bad I would like a victory and a clean sheet.

BORUC................5 Felt sorry for Zaluska but Artur is no 1although he will rarely have a quieter afternoon.

HINKEL..................7 It was a game that allowed his attacking side to blossom and his involvement in setting up the first goal was superb. Had a couple of good chances in the second half to score but the composure wasn't there.

LOOVENS................6 A much steadier performance.

CALDWELL............. 7 Didn't put a foot wrong and coped with the aerial threat of Millar so well.

FOX......................... 6 This was more like it. A display in which he showed confidence and even managed a great 60 yd run which beat three men and was unlucky not to score.

N'GUEMO............... 8 How he enjoyed the second half in which he displayed some great attacking, skillful football.

CROSAS...................8 What a pass he made to Hinkel to set up the first goal and with N;Guemo dominated the midfield.

McGEADY..............9 He must be enjoying this new role of being the country's top assister. His two little dinks to set up Sammi's goals were just top class. It would have to be 10m plus for the Board to consider letting him go.

ROBSON............. ....7 Another very good performance and one which makes him being a first pick more likely.

McDONALD..............7 His best performance for some time.

SAMARAS.................9 MOM Absolutely superb! His pace, his control, his work ethic and his goals had the fans chanting his name. Could easily have had a hat-trick. He becomes the first Celtic player to score in 3 consecutive games since he performed the same feat early last season.

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FORTUNE........ 4 No impact.

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McGINN........... 5 Was very unlucky not to score.

ZHI... .............. 5 Should have scored but made himself available for the ball.

REF ..................(Tumilty) 7

RATING: Quality: 6.4 (l.y. 5.7)

POSSESSION: 55% (l.y. 61%)

COMMENTS:1. There's a certain smugness you're allowed when you've been at one of the best Celtic performances for a long time and look around at the empty seats of the 'supporters' who had lost faith in the team.

2. A top performance with many great moves. It could and should have been at least 6 goals.

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