Celtic done the business yesterday after a heroes welcome by the Celtic faithful on the Paradise Way. The Sun was shining over Celtic Park when the players took to the field. You’ll Never Walk Alone was belted out as the team went into the huddle. The Green Brigade produced another fantastic Tifo – A large 1986 retro Jersey taking centre stage in tribute to the heroes of Love Street 1986.
Another Man of the Match performance from Maeda who is hitting form just at the right time scoring two goals and an assist to Kieran Tierney who banged the ball in the net to make it 2-0 at half time.
Falkirk played their part and came back into the game in the second half when substitute Wilson scored a cracker. He is a player and looked lively down the right wing giving Tierney and Scales plenty to think about.
At 2-1 Martin O’Neill made the changes from a very strong bench. Johnston returned from injury and took the captains armband from Callum McGregor and looked like he had never been away and Sarrachi who replaced Tierney has quality and add the Ox into that and you have plenty of decent pedigree.
With the rangers and Hearts not playing till today. Celtic moved level with Hearts and edged ahead of our city neighbours who are very upset about the Celtic boards refusal to invite the Onion Bears to the upcoming Glasgow derby in a few weeks.
3 points in the bag and job done on a day that James Forest made a rare start after signing a new contract. Next Stop Edinburgh and a tricky away game against Hibs. Stress levels will be high again before kick off but ye gotta roll with it and Get Up Stand Up!
Andrew Milne is Editor of More than 90 Minutes & Host of the Celtic Soul Podcast
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