Let the Fight Go On

Celtic continued the fight to retain the Scottish Premiership Trophy with a 2-1 win over Hibs at Easter Road. Happy buses heading back to Glasgow for a few sociables on this bank holiday weekend and the talk turns to Hearts v the rangers on Monday evening at Ibrox. 

Dazien Maeda picked up another man of the match award for his work rate again today and another goal. He opened the scoring late in the first half but Hibs equalised on the stroke of half time. He played the 90 minutes switching to the left wing late in the game but he limped off after the game with boot and sock in hand. Let’s hope it’s not too serious. 

A controversial goal as the Hibs goal scorer Newell handled the ball first before slotting the ball in the net. VAR was called into action but the Orange Order of Officials still awarded the goal. 

We knew it would be another tension filled 90 plus minutes and it was nervy at moments and near the end after Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to secure all three points. He certainly made an impact with his composure and coolness to score the winner. 

Jamie McGrath saw red  for a late challenge on Alistair Johnston after VAR intervened after 19 minutes to give Celtic a numerical advantage. Getting Johnston back for the title run in is a big bonus for Martin O’Neill and it was great to see him in the starting 11 after coming off the bench. It was his assist that put Maeda in for the opening goal. 

The chants of bring on the rangers after the game could be heard ringing out. Next Sunday we are back in Glasgow for the start of a week of planes, trains and automobiles. 3 games to go the tension and excitement continues to build. 

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