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Celtic have returned to league-winning tactics as a Christmas gift to their fans, but some fans are still full of festive cheer with Rangers breathing down their necks.
Philippe Clement’s men continued their unbeaten run by knocking out Motherwell to hold the gap by two points, heading into derthrough day. Brendan Rodgers’ men struggled to locate the most productive sprinter Livingston, and Steven Prendergast sent an email while searching for panic. Yetton, ahead of the clash at Celtic Park: “Celtic won once again, the levels of functionality were poor. Rodgers’ tactical technique is short on converting support. It’s disastrous to watch.
“Dens Park is going to be a real tough task and I’m worried about next week’s Old Firm game. They are one of the worst Celtic groups I have ever seen!The lack of quality is staggering. “
Luigi from Renfrewshire said he was longing for AngeBall amid recent struggles, sending an email: “It hasn’t gone unnoticed that Celtic have regressed since Ange’s departure and Brendan’s return, from exhilarating to exhilarating players, such as Kyogo, Taylor, Johnston, and maybe a few others who were fantastic under Angel and his taste for the game, but underneath Brendan’s tactics seem lost, wonderful managers are informed by observing and working with other wonderful managers, implementing game tastes forged through what they have been informed and incorporated when they get the chance to run their own club.
“But, in addition to adding his own tastes and tactics and getting a combination that works, why doesn’t Brendan at least revisit that combination of Angeball and his own taste in the game and get Kyogo back to doing what he does best?-Backs destroying the flanks, no one is afraid of Celtic this season, it’s time to recover that concern.
S McQuiston also had concerns about the day of the derby, but for other reasons: “The first Glasgow derby of the season at Ibrox, and Celtic fans were not allowed in. The same will happen on Saturday, December 30. But it’s about time this nonsense was cleared up. to be set apart and set apart. Fans can come back for the atmosphere.
Denis Bruce believes the tense moments will fall on December 30: “If Celtic and Rangers win their games before December 30, this game at Parkhead will be a test of character for both teams. If one of them wins, you’ll get a huge mental merit. “They’ve been earned. Unless the game turns out to be one-sided, it will be a hard-fought war to the end.
Alabama’s James Anderson Robertson was involved in the return of the Green Brigade, as they unveiled banners about the Livingston showdown: “I’m sitting here at home on a Saturday morning watching Celtic vs Livingston on Celtic TV. “What do I see,” the Palestinian flag. So much for the Celtic chieftains who call the shots. It seems that the Green Brigade has taken the Celtic organization hostage. “
And Charlie McArdle wasn’t in the festive spirit just yet as he took his fellow Hotline caller to task: “Rangers fan Andy Lanigan must be guzzling his nerday bottle early as he only remembers incidents regarding Celtic fans. Surely he must remember broken glass and bottles thrown at Joe Hart and the Celtic FC staff at Ibrox causing serious injury resulting in one of the clowns receiving a jail sentence.
“Apart from the many articles launched against Leigh Griffiths and other Celtic players over the years, not to mention their pitch invasions at Hampden when they lost to Celtic and Hibs in the cup final? My recommendation for Andy is let him move on to comfortable drinking and his reminiscence will return to normal.
Martin Ross also expressed his solidarity with Diallang Jaiyesimi, who, according to Record Sport, had been the victim of racist abuse following his red card against Rangers: “A few months ago there were some complainers who were outraged because fans booed a ‘national anthem’. But last week, when an unfortunate case of genuine racism in Scottish football was reported, nothing was said. “Solidarity with Diallang Jaiyesimi. “
John Bruce sees plenty of positives in another Rangers win, this time over Motherwell: “Another dominant win from a severely depleted Rangers team in brutal conditions at Fir Park. If they win again on Wednesday, Rangers will then go in to Saturday’s Old Firm game at Parkhead with a lot of confidence – even with no Rangers fans being allowed in to the stadium to back them.”
And Robert Pender believes the field staff at Fir Park deserves all the praise for starting the game: “Just a thank you to the guys on the pitch for their work to keep the pitches playable in dreadful situations like Motherwell vs Rangers. They deserve a big bonus. “
Stuart Kettlewell claimed a penalty for Motherwell, but Gordon Hannah dismissed it: “Celtic fans don’t want to be agitated by this. If Kettlewell trains his brain and observes his alleged incident, even he will admit that there is handball before he approaches the field. Goalkeeper, said goalkeeper gets kicked in the head and Bueno’s player much more dressed in Desser’s shirt. “