Competition for Starting Places is Hotting Up

Last Sunday at Hampden Park, Celtic took another step towards a possible treble with a five star performance. St. Johnstone shocked us a few weeks back on their home pitch with 1-0 win to send us all down the road very annoyed. Brendan Rodgers also spoke after the game on how poor the team were that day.

He made some changes against Kilmarnock and again left some big names on the bench in the National Stadium at the weekend. St. Johnstone held out for 33 minutes before man of the match Callum McGregor opened the scoring and opened the flood gates before half time with another 3 goals, 2 from Maeda and one from Idah.

Second half Sub, Jota scored on the 67 minute to remind the manager that he is still a man for the big occasion. Celtic’s bench had a strong look about it and competition for starting places is hotting up ahead of the remaining league games and a return to Hampden for a Cup Final against Aberdeen.

First up it is Dundee United who have gone about their business quietly this season and are fighting for a European place. Celtic need a point to secure the title on Saturday at Tannadice.

Supporters buses will be packed for the journey up the road and Celtic fans will be watching around the globe hoping to see the Bhoys secure 55 League titles before another revenge mission to a trophyless Ibrox the following week.

The game will give some Celtic players a chance to redeem themselves after losing both home and away in the last two fixtures and it will also see Celtic fans return to Ibrox.

Andrew Milne is Editor of More than 90 Minutes & Host of the Celtic Soul Podcast