Stuniverse Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 21 January 2024 CELTIC FACE DUNDEE UNITED IN 5TH ROUND The Bhoys: Celtic have been drawn away to Dundee United in the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup. Dundee United are currently 7th in the Premiership on 23 points, 38 points behind Celtic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 21 January 2024 ALBION ROVERS TAKE MADDEN ON LOAN The Bhoys: Albion Rovers have confirmed the signing of Celtic's 18 year-old centre-back Nic Madden on loan until the end of the season. Albion Rovers are 4th in League Two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 22 January 2024 McCANN MOVES TO MONTROSE ON LOAN The Bhoys: Celtic's 18 year-old centre-back Chris McCann has joined Montrose on loan until the end of the season. Montrose are currently 3rd in League Two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 24 January 2024 HEPBURN JOINS MURRAY AT DUNDEE UNITED The Bhoys: Celtic's 21 year-old attacking midfielder Barry Hepburn will join his teammate Dane Murray on loan at Dundee United until the end of the season. Dundee United are sitting 7th in the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Wednesday 24th January 2024 Pre-match v Rangers (a) - Ladbrokes Premiership (22) Match Preview The Bhoys: You beat Rangers 2-0 at Celtic Park earlier in the season but, in the eyes of The Bhoys fans, you're not really a Celtic manager until you've won at Ibrox. I hope after the match, I can congratulate you on another Old Firm victory. Stuniverse: I think you'll find I am the manager of Celtic. The Bhoys: You know what I mean. The fans demand a victory in this fixture. Stuniverse: Well we're confident, we've worked hard on the training ground, have prepared thoroughly, and I can assure the supporters we'll be giving it our best effort to give them the bragging rights. The Bhoys: Have you got a fully fit squad to choose from? Stuniverse: No, Anthony Ralston is still out with a broken leg, Chancel Mbemba is recovering from pulled knee ligaments, Paul Shankland has a shin problem, and Brandon Williams is still at home recovering from the flu. Paddy McKee is looking somewhat jaded and is unlikely to feature. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Graeme Murty (Rangers manager): Mehmed Bazdarevic (FC Sochaux-Montbeliard manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 20, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Wednesday 24th January 2024 Rangers v Celtic - Ladbrokes Premiership (22) Team Selection Celtic make SIX changes. IN: Wuilker Farinez (GK), Karamoko Dembele (MR), Stevie Mallan (MC), Dennis Praet (MC), Lawrence Shankland (SC), Danylo Sikan (SC). OUT: Ugurcan Cakir (GK), Armstrong Oko-Flex (MR), Ewan Henderson (MC), Paddy McKee (MC), Jordan Ross (SC), Fraser Hornby (SC). Highlights 5 minutes Rangers float a free-kick into the penalty area, Celtic have chances to clear, fail to do so, and James Tavernier pounces to score a scrappy goal for Rangers. 1-0. 16 minutes. An unbelievable double-save by Rangers goalkeeper Ross Brophy denies first Mikey Johnston and then Karamoko Dembele. From the resulting corner, Danylo Sikan is pushed in the back. Penalty. Stevie Mallan's penalty is that firmly struck that the goalkeeper doesn't even move. 1-1. 44 minutes. Rangers crash the ball against the crossbar. 45 minutes Brophy's free-kick is chested down by Karamoko Dembele on the halfway line, he runs all the way into the penalty area and coolly slots the ball past the goalkeeper. 1-2. HT: Rangers 1-2 Celtic -- Post-match: Rangers (1) 1-2 (2) Celtic The Bhoys: You did it. You conceded early, but came from behind and won the Old Firm derby at Ibrox. Congratulations and thank you. Stuniverse: Thank you. It was a very tough game tonight and the atmosphere was electric, intimidating at times, but our own fans really lifted the players when we were a goal down. 2,500 Celtic fans in a crowd of over 50,000 but we heard them, we knew they were there and they made themselves heard. The goal we conceded was a poor one, we should have dealt with it better and cleared the danger. We responded and showed tremendous character and desire to get back into the game. I thought the equaliser was coming as we responded strongly and our pressure was building. I still don't know how Ross Brophy saved both Mikey Johnston and Karamoko Dembele's fierce shots. Stevie Mallan's penalty was exemplary to equalise and Karamoko Dembele's individual goal to win it was simply breathtaking. The Bhoys: You've now played everybody twice and have a 20 point lead over Hearts and a twenty-one point lead over Rangers. Given you've only dropped two points this season, a 12th consecutive Premiership crown is yours for the taking, isn't it? Stuniverse: I understand why you're saying that, and it would take a monumental collapse for us to be caught, but until we cross the mathematical finishing line we won't be celebrating. Graeme Murty (Rangers manager): Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Graeme Murty (Rangers manager): The Bhoys: Jedvaj wasn't in the 18 today. Any reason for that? Stuniverse: Yes. We've had a large number of bids for Tin Jedvaj, from seven or eight different clubs, and I didn't think Tin's head was where it needed to be ahead of an Old Firm derby. The Bhoys: Will he be leaving Celtic? Stuniverse: Truthfully, at the moment, it could go either way. Ultimately, it's Tin's decision. If he chooses to stay, I'll be delighted, but if Tin decides to leave, he goes with my best wishes and thanks for everything he's done for this great club . Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 20, 2020 by Stuniverse 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Saturday 27th January 2024 Neil Lennon (Napoli manager): Pre-match v Motherwell (H) - Ladbrokes Premiership (23) Match Preview The Bhoys: Motherwell are surprising everyone this season for all the wrong reasons. Are you surprised to see them rock-bottom of the Premiership? Stuniverse: I am. Yes. Last season Motherwell finished 6th and played very well. I expected them to be consolidating at least this season and pushing for European qualification. So their fall from grace has been pretty spectacular. I guess that's why David Hopkin lost his job in November. It's a shame, David had got Motherwell playing good football last season and I had a lot of time for him. At least David bounced back and is now managing Aberdeen. The Bhoys: Should be a comfortable win for Celtic then? Stuniverse: Derek McInnes knows what he's doing and Motherwell have taken five points from the last nine available to them away from home, so their away form is certainly not something to be sniffed at. But, yes, we're ready for Motherwell and confident of sending our supporters home with a big smile on their face. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg), Chancel Mbemba (knee ligaments). Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 21, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Saturday 27th January 2024 Celtic v Motherwell - Ladbrokes Premiership (23) Team Selection Celtic make ONE change - Stuart Findlay (DC) in for Javier Montero (DC). Highlights 6 minutes Motherwell caught Celtic cold and, from a corner, David Turnbull buried a near post header. 0-1. 15 minutes The referee played advantage, after Danylo Sikan was unceremoniously chopped down, but Callum Paterson kept going, crossed to the far post, for Mikey Johnston to head home an equaliser. 1-1. 18 minutes Danylo Sikan heads in Callum Paterson's cross... but the offside flag goes up. 20 minutes Stuart Findlay scores his first goal of the season, heading in Stevie Mallan's free-kick. 2-1. 31 minutes Stevie Malan sends the goalkeeper the wrong way from the penalty spot. 3-1. 33 minutes. Stevie Malan's free-kick to the far post, is headed back across goal by Dennis Praet, and Danylo Sikan stabs it over the line... only to see another goal chalked off for offside. 43 minutes Another Stevie Mallan free-kick. Another headed goal. This time it's Mikey Johnston for his second goal of the game. HT: Celtic 4-1 Motherwell 90+1 Stevie Mallan's corner is headed against the crossbar and, in the scramble that follows, Motherwell clear the danger. Post-match: Celtic (4) 4-1 (1) Motherwell The Bhoys: A slow start, but a good win in the end. Stuniverse: Yes, indeed. We were a bit sluggish to start with, I'm not sure why, and Motherwell got an early goal which, a the time, they probably deserved. That proved to be the wake-up call we needed though and we never looked back after that. Danylo Sikan worked tirelessly, without much reward, and was unfortunate to have two goals ruled out for offside. Stevie Mallan scored a penalty and chipped in with two assists. Mikey Johnston bagged two headers and Stuart Findlay got himself on the scoresheet. All in all, a good afternoon's work. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: The transfer window closes on Wednesday. Are we likely to see any more business from Celtic? Stuniverse: You can never say never, but it's looking unlikely. I have a very good squad of players. Nobody is unhappy here, although Tin Jedvaj is considering a couple of offers, but if the window was to close now, with no more ins or outs, I'd be a very happy man. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 21, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 28 January 2024 VILLA WANT SIKAN The Bhoys: According to 90min.com, Aston Vila are poised to make a bid for Celtic's 22 year-old Ukrainian striker Danylo Sikan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) 30 January 2024 JEDVAJ INJURY PUTS TRANSFER IN DOUBT The Bhoys: Celtic's 28 year-old right-back Tin Jedvaj has suffered a hamstring strain in training and is likely to be out for three weeks. Although not unhappy at Celtic, Jedvaj has been looking to move to a club where he would be a more prominent member of the squad and get more playing time than he does at Celtic. We understand Jedvaj has two offers on the table, a permanent move to Atalanta and a loan move to FC Sochaux-Montbeliard. It's unclear whether either club will want to confirm a deal while Jedvaj is injured. Jedvaj's Celtic contract is due to expire at the end of May 2025. Edited April 21, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 31 January 2024 *** TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY *** ATALANTA SIGN JEDVAJ The Bhoys: Celtic's 28 year-old right-back Tin Jedvaj has moved to Serie A Atalanta for a fee of £10.5M which could rise to £12.75M. Jedvaj is currently out with a hamstring strain but the injury didn't put off Atalanta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodesire Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 But do you have a replacement lined up? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, rodesire said: But do you have a replacement lined up? If you mean for Tin Jedvaj then Callum Paterson who joined on January 1st is his replacement. Anthony Ralston, when he returns from his broken leg, will compete with him for the RB spot. Chancel Mbemba (DC) and Brandon Williams (DL) can also cover there and Joe Willock (MLR) can play there at a pinch. Paterson is Scottish and has by far the highest leadership of any member of the squad. I think Paterson = 15, whereas Dennis Praet (captain) and Scott McTominay are both = 12. Ralston is also Scottish. Edited April 21, 2020 by Stuniverse 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 31 January 2024 *** TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY *** CELTIC SIGN WEBSTER The Bhoys: Celtic have signed Dundee's 16 year-old midfielder Paul Webster for a fee of £11,750, possibly rising to £22,500. Celtic's Head of Youth Development, Chris McCart, handled the transfer. Edited April 22, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Wednesday 31st January 2024 Pre-match v Dundee (H) - Ladbrokes Premiership (24) Match Preview The Bhoys: Playing a game against Dundee, or anybody for that matter, on transfer deadline day must add complications to your matchday plans and make a busy day even busier? Stuniverse: Yes. It does. But it's the same for 11 out of the 12 of us in the Premiership, with Hearts playing their Scottish Cup replay tonight. Fortunately, being at home makes it easier to communicate with the mothership so-to-speak than if, say, we were playing Dundee at the Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park tonight. We're in a good position where we're very happy with our squad and will be delighted to keep it together as it is for the rest of the season. We're not looking to sell anybody, nobody is on the transfer list, although there's a few of our younger players who might go out on loan if we can get a late deal done. Also, if the opportunity arises to bring in any promising young Scottish players, as we've already done with Jackie Halsman (DL), Ryan Shinnie (MR), Graeme Budinauckas (DC), Jamie Devlin (MC) and Paul Webster (MC) then we'll look to do so if we can. Obviously, for 90 minutes I'm going to be fully focussed on the game tonight but in Ian Bankier (chairman / owner) and the Board, plus Nicky Hammond (Director of Football), Mick Doherty (Chief Scout) and Chris McCart (Head of Youth Development), we have an amazing team here working for the good of this great Celtic football club. The Bhoys: Any news on the squad's fitness? Stuniverse: Yes, we're close to having a clean bill of health and I haven't been able to say that very often. Anthony Ralston is still out with a broken leg and we're nursing Chancel Mbemba back slowly after his knee ligaments issue, but everybody else is available for selection. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Wednesday 31st January 2024 Celtic v Dundee - Ladbrokes Premiership (24) Team Selection Celtic make TWO changes. IN: Javier Moreno (DC), Fraser Hornby (SC). OUT: Scott McKellar (DC), Lawrence Shankland (SC). Highlights 46 minutes Celtic got lots of crosses into the box but struggled to get their headers on target, until the 46th minute [45+1] when Danylo Sikan headed in Greg Taylor's cross. 1-0. HT: Celtic 1-0 Dundee 58 minutes - Karamoko Dembele thought he'd doubled Celtic's lead but his effort was ruled out for offside. --- Post-match: Celtic (1) 1-0 (0) Dundee The Bhoys: A narrow win, but a win's a win. Stuniverse: Look, I don't want to criticise other managers. Dundee had a game plan and they stuck to it rigorously. They set-up 4-4-2 the same as us, but with two very deep central midfielders. They looked to drop-off, allow us possession, and defend their penalty area in numbers. They did that very well, denying us time and space in the box, and we struggled to get our headers on target because our attackers were always under intense pressure. It nearly got Dundee to halftime at 0-0 but in added on time, Danylo Sikan did get his header on target and it went in. But in the second-half, a goal down. Dundee never changed their approach, they never opened up, they never committed men forward and I don't think they had a single effort on our goal all game. Still as you say, a win's a win and we'll take this 1-0 win and move on. The Bhoys: Rangers were leading Kilmarnock 1-0 but ended up losing 2-1. After 24 matches, you have an astonishing 24 points lead over Rangers in 3rd with only 42 points left to play for. Stuniverse: That's still 14 games, though. A lot can happen in 14 games. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 1st February 2024 TRANSFER WINDOW CLOSES The Bhoys: Celtic manager Stuniverse got his wish for a quiet transfer window with only one player leaving Celtic Park permanently, Tin Jedvaj signing for Serie A Atalanta for £10.5M (£12.75M). Seven players joined Celtic this transfer window, but only 29 year-old right-back Callum Davidson (£5.5M) and 25 year-old centre-back Javier Moreno (£2.1M) joined the first-team squad. Nine players went out on loan to aid their development, with four of them going on loan to Premiership sides. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) February 1st 2024 CELTIC'S TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY The Bhoys: Either side of a 1-0 victory over Dundee at Celtic Park, here's how Celtic's transfer deadline day unfolded. Although Celtic manager Stuniverse had been very clear that none of his players were for sale, Celtic had to reject bids for 26 year-old left-back Greg Taylor on deadline day. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 1st February 2024 CELTIC SCOOP MANAGER AND PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS The Bhoys: Celtic manager Stuniverse has been named Premiership Manager of the Month for January. Celtic's 27 year-old midfielder Stevie Mallan won the January Player of the Month award, with team-mate Mikey Johnston finishing 3rd. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 1 February 2024 CELTIC - FEBRUARY FIXTURES The Bhoys: Cup competitions dominate Celtic's fixtures in February with the Scottish Cup Fifth Round tie against Dundee United at Tannadice Park and the European Champions Cup 1st Knockout Round 1st Leg against Schalke 04 at Celtic Park. Celtic also play four Premiership fixtures in February, the highlight being Celtic manager Stuniverse's return to Easter Road when Celtic visit Hibs. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 1 February 2024 MONTHLY REPORTS Manager Performance: Finances: Dynamics: Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 3 February 2024 HIBS SACK NEIL HibsView: After a poor run of form, culminating in today's 2-1 defeat to rock-bottom Motherwell, Hibernian owner Ronald Gordon has sacked Hibs manager Alex Neil. Neil was seen by many as the perfect successor to former manager, now Celtic manager, Stunverse but, unfortunately, things haven't worked out for Neil or Hibernian. Hibs, who finished 3rd last season, under Stuniverse, within touching distance of Rangers in 2nd, are currently 5th, 17 points adrift of 3rd place. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Sunday 4th February 2024 Pre-match v Hamilton Academical (a) - Ladbrokes Premiership (25) Match Preview The Bhoys: Hamilton may be 11th but they're unbeaten in their last four Premiership games, albeit they've drawn all four. Even playing at Rugby Park, you should win this one comfortably, shouldn't you? Stuniverse: On paper yes, but as I keep saying to you football isn't played on paper. You saw last time out how difficult it was for us to break Dundee down. We're confident, we're prepared and ready, and we'll do our best to get the win. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg). Doubtful: Ewan Henderson (tight calf-90), Chancel Mbemba (knee ligaments-75) James McPake (Hamilton manager): Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Sunday 4th February 2024 Hamilton Academical v Celtic - Ladbrokes Premiership (25) Team Selection Celtic make FOUR changes. IN: Brandon Williams (DL), Scott McTominay (MC), Joe Willock (ML), Armstrong Oko-Flex (SC). OUT: Greg Taylor (DL), Stevie Mallan (MC), Mikey Johnston (ML), Fraser Hornby (SC). Highlights 29 minutes. Callum Paterson is felled just outside the penalty area. Dennis Praet hit the crossbar from the resulting free-kick. HT: Hamilton Academical 0-0 Celtic 58 minutes. Hamilton are reduced to 10-men when Scott Martin receives a second yellow card for a foul on Karamoko Dembele. 78 minutes Jamie Hamilton gives Hamilton the lead, heading in Wes Burns's free-kick at the far post. 1-0. 89 minutes It's all square when Lawrence Shankland turns in Joe Willock's low cross into the penalty area. 1-1. Post-match: Hamilton Academical (0) 1-1 (0) Celtic The Bhoys: That was very disappointing. You nearly lost to 10-men, against a side who were second-bottom ahead of kick-off. Stuniverse: I think you have to give James McPake and his Hamilton team a ton of credit. They had a game-plan to defend deep, deny us space, and frustrate us and they executed it very well. Overall I thought we played ok, we created a shed-load of chances, certainly a lot more than Hamilton did, but we weren't able to get enough on target and if you don't hit the target you won't score. Our defence has been incredible all season, and is the best defence in the Premiership by a county mile, but no team never concedes goals, it's impossible. Yes, we could and should've defended the free-kick better but credit the aptly named Jamie Hamilton for rising highest in the box, timing his leap to perfection, and burying his header. The Bhoys: You really went for it in the closing minutes. Stuniverse: We had to. We were 1-0 down and time was running out. Their game-plan is tiring, even more so a man down, and I think the fresh legs of Stevie Mallan and Lawrence Shankland helped us in the closing minutes. And it was Lawrence, scoring his first goal in ages, who salvaged the point for us. We had a couple of chances after that but Hamilton probably deserved the draw for their incredible work rate. The Bhoys: Oko-Flex was substituted in the first-half. Injury related, I assume? Stuniverse: Yes. It looks like Armstrong's pulled something in his groin and the medical team tell me he'll miss around a week. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: Your lead over Hearts is 21 points but they do have a game-in-hand. Stuniverse: Yes. And if they win that - as they probably will - then it's 18 points but, with 13 games left to play, that's a considerable safety net but we have to keep our focus and concentration throughout and make sure we get the job done. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 25, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Wednesday 7th February 2024 Pre-match v Aberdeen (a) - Ladbrokes Premiership (26) Match Preview The Bhoys: You had an awful result away at Hamilton on Sunday. Away to 8th placed Aberdeen today gives you the perfect opportunity to get back on track, doesn't it? Stuniverse: It does, yes. But we've seen against Hamilton and Dundee in recent games that these Premiership fixtures can be very difficult and you can't take any team for granted. We've worked on some things following the draw at Rugby Park and we're confident of doing better tonight. The Bhoys: Any new injury / fitness concerns? Stuniverse: As you know, Armstrong Oko-Flex pulled his groin against Hamilton and is unlikely to feature. Paul Shankland has tweaked knee ligaments in training and is out for a bit. Chancel Mbemba is still struggling with a knee ligaments issue. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg), Paul Shankland (knee ligaments). Doubtful: Ewan Henderson (tight calf-90), Brandon Williams (tight thigh-90), Armstrong Oko-Flex (pulled groin-90), Chancel Mbemba (knee ligaments-45). Stuniverse (Celtic manager): David Hopkin (Aberdeen manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 25, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Wednesday 7th February 2024 Aberdeen v Celtic - Ladbrokes Premiership (26) Team Selection Celtic make FIVE changes. IN: Greg Taylor (DL), Stevie Mallan (MC), Mikey Johnston (ML), Lawrence Shankland (SC), Fraser Hornby (SC). OUT: Brandon Williams (DL) [tight thigh], Dennis Praet (MC), Karamoko Dembele (MR), Danylo Sikan (SC), Armstrong Oko-Flex (SC) [pulled groin]. Highlights 22 minutes Stevie Mallan floated in a free-kick, Stuart Findlay headed it goalwards, the Aberdeen goalkeeper got fingertips to the ball but couldn't keep it out. 0-1. 30 minutes Celtic doubled their lead when Lawrence Shankland headed in Mikey Johnston's cross at the near post. 0-2. HT: Aberdeen 0-2 Celtic 50 minutes A missed tackle by Stuart Findlay, allowed Soufyan Ahannach the time and space to shoot past Wuilker Farinez and give Aberdeen a way back into the game. 1-2. 67 minutes A lovely pass into the penalty area from Stevie Mallan, saw Mikey Johnston beat the Aberdeen goalkeeper at the near post. 1-3. Post-match: Aberdeen (0) 1-3 (2) Celtic The Bhoys: A good result after the disappointment against Hamilton. What did you make of it? Stuniverse: We're delighted we got the result, away from home here in Aberdeen's new Kingsford Stadium. I thought we applied ourselves very well and, unlike at Rugby Park at the weekend, we took the lead midway through the first-half and that changes the whole complexion of the game. Aberdeen had to open up more, once we'd scored, in an attempt to get back into the game and that made things somewhat easier for us. Defensively we were very solid, apart from a mistake in the back-four when they scored, but goals from Stuart Findlay, Lawrence Shankland and Mikey Johnston made it a comfortable afternoon for us in the end. The Bhoys: I don't know if you're aware yet, but Hearts [2nd] lost at home to Kilmarnock 2-1 and Rangers [3rd] drew 1-1 at home to Dundee United. All in all, a very good afternoon for you and Celtic. By my calculations, you just need 16 more points to guarantee the Premiership title and you've got 12 more matches left to play to get them. Stuniverse: I did know but, yes, thank you for telling me. We are well on course for Celtic's 12th consecutive Premiership crown but we can't afford to take our foot off the gas. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 25, 2020 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Saturday 10th February 2024 Pre-match v Dundee United (a) - Scottish Cup Fifth Round Match Preview The Bhoys: You're one win away from the Scottish Cup Quarter-Final. Away at Dundee United, who are 6th in the Premiership, you must be confident, yes? Stuniverse: We've already beaten Dundee United three times this season, twice in the Premiership and once in the Betfred Cup, without conceding a goal. The Scottish Cup is a bit special, and I'm sure Dundee United will raise their game at Tannadice Park but, yes, we're confident and determined to progress. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg), Paul Shankland (knee ligaments). Doubtful: Ewan Henderson (tight calf-90), Brandon Williams (tight thigh-90), Armstrong Oko-Flex (pulled groin-90), Chancel Mbemba (knee ligaments-45). Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 25, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Saturday 10th February 2024 Dundee United v Celtic - Scottish Cup Fifth Round Team Selection Celtic make FOUR changes. IN: Ugurcan Cakir (GK), Scott McKellar (DC), Karamoke Dembele (MR), Dennis Praet (MC) OUT: Wuilker Farinez (GK), Stuart Findlay (DC), Joe Willock (MR), Scott McTominay (MC) Highlights 23 minutes Celtic fail to defend a free-kick and Deji Oshilaja heads Dundee United in front. 1-0. 27 minutes Stevie Mallan blasts in a long-range shot after receiving a pass from Dennis Praet. 1-1. HT: Dundee United 1-1 Celtic 47 minutes Karamoko Dembele thumps the ball in off the post, from inside the D of the penalty area, after being set-up by Stevie Mallan. Post-match: Dundee United (1) 1-2 (1) Celtic The Bhoys: Congratulations, you've made it through to the Quarter-Finals. Stuniverse: Thank you. Dundee United gave us a scare when they took the lead in the first-half, but we showed character and were level a few minutes later. After the break we took the lead ourselves and were able to see the game out for the win. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: Who would you like in the next round? Stuniverse: We can't control that, but a home tie at Celtic Park would be nice. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 25, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 11 February 2024 STUNIVERSE TO RETURN TO FALKIRK STADIUM The Bhoys: Celtic have been drawn away to Championship side Falkirk in the Quarter-Final of the Scottish Cup. Celtic manager Stuniverse knows Falkirk Stadium well, having managed Falkirk for the first three seasons of his managerial career, leading The Bairns from League One to 6th in the Premiership during his time there. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Saturday 17th February 2024 Pre-match v Hibernian (a) - Ladbrokes Premiership (27) Match Preview The Bhoys: You return to Easter Road, the home of your former employers, with Hibs 5th in the Premiership and managerless having recently sacked Alex Neil. Do you have any thoughts on the situation with your former employers? Stuniverse: It's not really for me to say but, as you asked, I think the Hibs Board were hasty in pulling the trigger. Alex is a brilliant manager, he proved that when he took over a struggling Hamilton side, who had five points from 18 games, and he kept them in the Premiership and then led them to 4th place in the Premiership the following season. We didn't make it easy for Hibs by signing four of their best players, three of them before Alex was appointed, but they did get a lot of money in fair exchange. I'm sure if they'd have stuck with Alex, he would've brought success to Easter Road given time. The Bhoys: With the first-leg against Schalke 04 on Tuesday, how will you be approaching this match seletction wise? Stuniverse: To be honest, we'll almost certainly rest some players against Hibs to make sure they are fit for the European Champions Cup first-leg on Tuesday night. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg), Paul Shankland (knee ligaments). Doubtful: Ewan Henderson (tight calf-90), Brandon Williams (tight thigh-90), Armstrong Oko-Flex (pulled groin-90), Chancel Mbemba (knee ligaments-45). Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 25, 2020 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidthekid Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Malian has been immense for you. Surely he has to be one of your favorite players in your FM career. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, kidthekid said: Malian has been immense for you. Surely he has to be one of your favorite players in your FM career. You are absolutely right, @kidthekid. Stevie Mallan has been an incredible player for me, first at Hibs and now at Celtic. I don’t really follow Scottish football in real life so I’d never heard of him before, but his assists at Hibs, both from free-kicks and corners, as well as open play have been outstanding. I signed four players for Celtic from Hibs and Mallan was top of the list, ahead of Lawrence Shankland, Fraser Hornby and Anthony Ralston. When Mallan arrived, my coaches rated him the 5th best CM at the club but I knew Mallan could deliver in the SPL so I picked him, put faith in him, and he responded big time. Last season, at Hibs, Mallan averaged 7.53 over 53 appearances and had 30 assists. He was 3rd in the Premiership Player of the Year. When I was setting up the team instructions at the start of the season, Mallan had the highest attribute value at the club for free-kicks, corners and penalties so he’s on them all but, as we know in FM, great attributes don’t always guarantee great performances. But this is Stevie Mallan. This season he leads the SPL in average rating 7.99 (the next best is Celtic’s own Karamoko Dembele on 7.66, then Ryan Kent [Rangers] 7.34) and Mallan also leads the SPL for assists with 17, the next best is Kent on 9. Mallan isn’t just one of my favourite players in this save, he is my favourite player of the save. I don’t see myself staying at Celtic long-term and see myself moving on to a new challenge at some point. I’d love to take Mallan with me when that time arrives, but Stevie may opt to stay at Celtic. Edited April 25, 2020 by Stuniverse 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Saturday 17th February 2024 Hibernian v Celtic - Ladbrokes Premiership (27) Team Selection Celtic make SEVEN changes. IN: Wuilker Farinez (GK), Chancel Mbemba (DR) [knee ligaments], Stuart Findlay (DC), Joe Willock (MR), Ewan Henderson (MC), Scott McTominay (MC), Jordan Ross (SC). OUT: Ugurcan Cakir (GK), Callum Paterson (DR), Javier Montero (DC), Karamoko Dembele (MR), Stevie Mallan (MC), Dennis Praet (MC), Lawrence Shankland (SC). Highlights 23 minutes Chancel Mbemba got caught in possession by Curtis Jones, who then ran half the length of the pitch, got the better of Scott McKellar, before scoring past Wuilker Farinez. 1-0. 38 minutes Adam Jackson heads home Callum Hulme's corner. 2-0. 45 minutes Celtic goalkeeper Wuilker Farinez completely misjudged Callum Hulme's corner allowing Jean-Charles Castelletto an easy tap-in. 3-0. HT: Hibernian 3-0 Celtic 66 minutes Marcos Lopez buries a direct free-kick in the back of the net. 4-0. 76 minutes. A Hibs corner is cleared to the edge of the penalty area, Marcos Lopez cracks a volley back in and strikes the foot of the post. 89 minutes. A routine long ball over the top puts Adam Idah away and he slots the ball past Wuilker Farinez, only to see the assistant referee's flag rule it out. Post-match: Hibernian (3) 4-0 (0) Celtic The Bhoys: Sounded like you were reading the players the riot act in there. Stuniverse: Something like that. Apologies for keeping you waiting. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: That was pathetic and unacceptable in a Celtic team. Did you make too many changes with Schalke 04 in mind? Stuniverse: I agree with you. That was unacceptable and we made that abundantly clear to the players both at halftime and after the final whistle. I did make a lot of changes to rest some key players, but the 11 I sent out today should've been capable of doing much better than that. I picked a team to win the game and they didn't perform. It was unacceptable and I apologise, on behalf of all the players, for that atrocious display. It wasn't anywhere near the standards we set ourselves here at Celtic and there's much work to be done. James Morrison (Hibs caretaker manager): Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: Will you be able to lift the players ready for Schalke 04 on Tuesday night? Stuniverse: That's my job. We will be much better on Tuesday night. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 25, 2020 by Stuniverse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 18 February 2024 DUNDEE UNITED BEAT HEARTS The Bhoys: A weekend of shock results continued today as Dundee United beat Hearts 3-1. Yesterday, unbelievably, Hibs thrashed Celtic 4-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 20 February 2024 HIBS APPOINT BONG HibsView: Hibernian FC have appointed former Hibs player Gaetan Bong as the manager to replace Alex Neil, who was sacked two weeks ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Tuesday 20th February 2024 Pre-match v Schalke 04 (a) - European Champions Cup 1st Knockout Round, 1st Leg Match Preview The Bhoys: A European night at Celtic Park. You realise the supporters expect a much better showing against Schalke than the pathetic effort Celtic put in against Hibs last time out. Stuniverse: Yes, of course. We're well aware of that. The players know they let the fans down on Saturday. We've reminded them of the standard and performance level expected of being Celtic players and the squad are determined to put a smile on the faces of our supporters tonight. The Bhoys: Any injury concerns? Stuniverse: The players we rested against Hibs are all match fit and should start. The injury and fitness situation, otherwise, is pretty much as it was although Chancel Mbemba is looking tired, possibly because we gave him a full 90 minutes after his knee ligaments issue, instead of wrapping him in cotton wool and easing him back in gently. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg), Paul Shankland (knee ligaments). Doubtful: Ewan Henderson (tight calf-90), Armstrong Oko-Flex (pulled groin-90), Brandon Williams (tight thigh-90), Chancel Mbemba (jaded-88%). David Wagner (Schalke 04 manager): Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Tuesday 20th February 2024 Celtic v Schalke 04 - European Champions Cup 1st Knockout Round, 1st Leg Team Selection Celtic make EIGHT changes. IN: Ugurcan Cakir (GK), Callum Paterson (DR), Javier Montero (DC), Karamoko Dembele (MR), Stevie Mallan (MC), Dennis Praet (MC), Lawrence Shankland (SC), Danylo Sikan (SC). OUT: Wuilker Farinez (GK), Chancel Mbemba (DR), Scott McKellar (DC), Joe Willock (MR), Ewan Henderson (MC), Scott McTominay (MC), Jordan Ross (SC), Fraser Hornby (SC). Highlights 31 minutes. Schalke's Noussair Mazraoui receives his second yellow card, for two cynical challenges on Mikey Johnston, and he's off! 33 minutes Stevie Mallan curls a free-kick into the top corner to give Celtic the lead. 1-0. 37 minutes. Danylo Sikan grazes the crossbar with a header from a Stevie Mallan corner. 38 minutes Callum Paterson plays a back-pass without looking and puts Schalke's Marnick Vanbrabant clean through with just Ugurcan Cakir to beat and he makes no mistake. 1-1. HT: Celtic 1-1 Schalke 04 47 minutes Celtic started the second-half brightly and put Schalke under early pressure, but Callum Paterson was caught in possession by Marnick Vanbrabant, who then ran half the length of the pitch before beating Ugurcan Cakir and giving Schalke the lead. 1-2. 65 minutes. Stevie Mallan crashes Greg Taylor's cross against the crossbar. 76 minutes Mikey Johnston equalises after the ball runs into his path following a Schalke defender's sliding tackle on Lawrence Shankland. 2-2. 83 minutes. Chancel Mbemba crosses into the penalty area and Stevie Mallan's header bounces back off the crossbar. Post-match: Celtic (1) 2-2 (1) Schalke 04 The Bhoys: That was a cracking game but, ultimately, mistakes cost you. Stuniverse: Yes. I feel sorry for Callum Paterson because he's been outstanding since he joined us from Cardiff but, sadly, he was at fault for both of their goals today. Other than that, when you factor in that we hit the woodwork three times, I thought we applied ourselves professionally and played well. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: You've picked up a couple of suspensions for the second-leg in three weeks time. Stuniverse: Yes. Stuart Findlay and Greg Taylor both picked up a yellow card and will be suspended for the second-leg in Germany. I think we showed tonight that we can more than compete with Schalke but it won't be easy in the cauldron of the VELTINS-Arena. We'll go there and we’ll do our best. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Saturday 24th February 2024 Pre-match v Inverness Caledonian Thistle (a) - Ladbrokes Premiership (28) Match Preview The Bhoys: 10th placed Inverness have won their last two Premiership matches, whereas your recent form is patchy. Can you go to Caledonian Stadium and win? Stuniverse: We've beaten Inverness twice this season, both home and away, by 3-0 each time. That gives us confidence. In recent weeks we've been rotating the squad more than normal, making a lot of changes from game to game. I don't see us doing that as much during the run-in. The Bhoys: Any injury updates? Stuniverse: Yes. Ewan Henderson (calf) and Brandon Williams (thigh) are fully fit again, but Fraser Hornby could be out for up to three weeks after pulling a hamstring in training. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg), Fraser Hornby (pulled hamstring). Doubtful: Armstrong Oko-Flex (pulled groin-90), Paul Shankland (knee ligaments). Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Saturday 24th February 2024 Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Celtic - Ladbrokes Premiership (28) Team Selection Celtic make only ONE change. IN: Chancel Mbemba (DC) OUT: Stuart Findlay (DC) Highlights 14 minutes. Bartosz Cybulski headed home Jon Finch's corner at the near post. 1-0. 18 minutes A long goal-kick by Ugurcan Cakir found Lawrence Shankland who ran through and scored the equaliser. 1-1. HT: Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-1 Celtic 59 minutes. Dennis Praet hit the post with a long-range shot and Lawrence Shankland turned in the rebound, but Celtic's celebrations were cut short by an offside flag. 89 minutes. Karamoko Dembele thought he'd given Celtic the lead but his goal was ruled out for offside. Post-match: Inverness Caledonian Thistle (1) 1-1 (1) Celtic The Bhoys: Another disappointing result. Stuniverse: We didn't lose. The Bhoys: No, but you didn't win either. How do you sum that one up? Stuniverse: It was another of those games where we created more than enough chances, but didn't have our shooting boots on and we failed to get enough attempts on target. We're frustrated by the offside decisions though as Lawrence Shankland was clearly onside when Dennis Praet hit his shot, and we believe the goal Lawrence scored from the rebound off the post should have stood. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: It seems to be the time of the season for surprise results as Hearts lost 1-0 at home to Aberdeen. Rangers play rock-bottom Motherwell tomorrow and can reduce your lead to 19 points with a win. Stuniverse: With 10 games remaining, that sort of lead should be more than enough for us to clinch the Premiership title. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) 25 February 2024 CELTIC - MARCH FIXTURES The Bhoys: After the worst run of form since Stuniverse took over as Celtic manager, Celtic face the European Champions Cup 1st Knockout Round second-leg, the Scottish Cup Quarter-Final, and four Premiership fixtures in March. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earnie is God! Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 A very good read. Plenty of detail in there too. Best of luck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Earnie is God! said: A very good read. Plenty of detail in there too. Best of luck Thank you, @Earnie is God! Glad you enjoyed reading it. We may need that good luck as our form seems to be trailing off. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) 1 March 2024 MONTHLY REPORTS Manager Performance: Finances: Dynamics: Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Sunday 3rd March 2024 Pre-match v Falkirk (a) - Scottish Cup Quarter-Final Match Preview The Bhoys: How does it feel to be coming back to Falkirk Stadium? Stuniverse: It's nice to be going back. I had three very enjoyable, successful seasons at Falkirk but today isn't about me. It's about making sure the players do their jobs and get Celtic into the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup. We're going to take this one very seriously and I'll be picking a strong team. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg), Fraser Hornby (pulled hamstring). Doubtful: Paul Shankland (knee ligaments-45). Micky Mellon (Falkirk manager): Stunverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Sunday 3rd March 2024 Falkirk v Celtic - Scottish Cup Quarter-Final Team Selection Celtic select an unchanged team. Highlights 24 minutes Danylo Sikan gave Celtic the lead, heading in Stevie Mallan's cross. 0-1. 35 minutes Lawrence Shankland heads home Stevie Mallan's corner. 0-2. 44 minutes Lawrence Shankland scores his second goal of the game, firing home after Karamoko Dembele headed the ball to him. 0-3. 46 minutes Chancel Mbemba rose highest at the far post to head in Stevie Mallan's free-kick. 0-4. HT: Falkirk 0-4 Celtic 67 minutes. Chris Long thought he'd pulled one back for Falkirk, turning in Alan Forrest's cross at the near post, but the offside flag was up. 79 minutes Dennis Praet thunders home Stevie Mallan's low cross from the just inside the penalty area. Post-match: Falkirk (0) 0-5 (4) Celtic The Bhoys: Congratulations on avoiding a potential banana skin and reaching the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup. Stuniverse: Thank you. We played very well today and the players deserve a lot of credit for putting in a great performance after some inconsistent form of late. Micky Mellon (Falkirk manager): Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: Do you have a preference as to who you'd like to meet in the semi-final? Stuniverse: No. Whoever we're drawn against, we'll prepare thoroughly for the game. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) 4 March 2024 HIBS IN THE SEMI-FINALS The Bhoys: Celtic have been drawn against Hibernian in the Scottish Cup semi-final. After beating Falkirk, his first club as a manager, Celtic manager Stuniverse now faces his other former club Hibs in the semi-finals. The draw gives Celtic an opportunity to prove that their 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Hibs recently in the Premiership was a mere blip and nothing more serious. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Wednesday 6th March 2024 Pre-match v Livingston (H) - Ladbrokes Premiership (29) Match Preview The Bhoys: 10th placed Livingston have taken one point from the last 12 and shouldn't cause you any problems today at Celtic Park. Would you agree? Stuniverse: On paper, yes. But Livingston have appointed Lee Nogan as their new manager today and I'm sure their players will be wanting to impress him. We should have more than enough about us to win this game though. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: 3rd-placed Hearts host 2nd-placed Rangers today. How do you see that one going? Stuniverse: I'm not going to make predictions, but a win for Hearts would probably be the best result for us. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg), Fraser Hornby (pulled hamstring). Doubtful: Paul Shankland (knee ligaments-45). Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Wednesday 6th March 2024 Celtic v Livingston - Ladbrokes Premiership (29) Team Selection Celtic make no changes as manager Stuniverse picks the same starting 11 that drew with Inverness and beat Falkirk. Highlights 45+2 minutes Just when Livingston thought they'd made it to halftime on level terms, Lawrence Shankland powerfully headed in Stevie Mallan's free-kick at the near post. 1-0. HT: Celtic 1-0 Livingston 46 minutes. Stevie Mallan's free-kick clips the post and goes wide. 55 minutes. Lawrence Shankland is fouled in the penalty area as he tries to find space to get his shot in. Stevie Mallan coolly converts the penalty. 2-0. 62 minutes Danylo Sikan fires in Celtic's third, after being set-up by Stevie Mallan. 3-0. 74 minutes Danylo Sikan scored his second of the game, heading in Ewan Henderson's corner. 4-0. Post-match: Celtic (1) 4-0 (0) Livingston The Bhoys: That was more like it and, I think, it was 88 minutes in before Cakir had anything to save. How do you sum it up? Stuniverse: I thought that was very much a complete 90 minutes tonight. Defensively we were on our A-game and Livingston never troubled us. Going forward we were creative, on the front foot, and created plenty of chances. Livingston defended admirably and we had to be patient for the first goal just before halftime. After the break, the game opened up and we took advantage. After getting some criticism in recent games, and rightly so, I thought my players were magnificent tonight. Lee Nogan (Livingston manager): Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: You got your wish with Hearts beating Rangers 2-1. You're now within touching distance of the finishing line with a 22 point lead and only nine matches left to play. Stuniverse: We want to win the Premiership title as soon as possible so that we can fully focus on the cup competitions after that. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Saturday 9th March 2024 Pre-match v Kilmarnock (H) - Ladbrokes Premiership (30) Match Preview The Bhoys: A win today, against 4th placed Kilmarnock at Celtic Park, will hand you the Premiership title if other results go your way this weekend, or when you next pick up points. Stuniverse: To be in with a chance of lifting the Premiership title before the league splits in two is incredible. We're not going to worry about other results, we're going to make sure we do the job ourselves. Kilmarnok are a good team, but with Celtic Park rocking, we're confident of getting the victory. Unavailable: Anthony Ralston (broken leg). Doubtful: Paul Shankland (knee ligaments-60). Stuniverse (Celtic manager): Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Saturday 9th March 2024 Celtic v Kilmarnock - Ladbrokes Premiership (30) Team Selection Celtic manager Stuniverse names the same starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game. Highlights 29 minutes. Mikey Johnston heads Karamoko Dembele's cross against the post. 39 minutes Mikey Johnston gives Celtic the lead, turning in Stevie Mallan's cross. 1-0. HT: Celtic 1-0 Kilmarnock 69 minutes Mikey Johnston grabs his, and Celtic's second, slotting home Callum Paterson's cross. 2-0. 75 minutes. Jak Alnwick tips Stevie Mallan's free-kick onto the bar and out for a corner. Post-match: Celtic (1) 2-0 (0) Kilmarnock The Bhoys: Wow! To go 90 minutes against the team 4th in the Premiership and not allow Kilmarnock a single attempt on goal is pretty impressive. Stuniverse: Yes. The players were outstanding today. We attack as a team and defend as a team but, I have to admit, our current back-four of Callum Paterson, Chancel Mbemba, Javier Montero and Greg Taylor, with Ugurcan Cakir in goal behind them, are a very formidable defensive unit. Going forward, I thought we were excellent with Stevie Mallan pulling the strings again and Mikey Johnston scoring two fine goals. Stuniverse (Celtic manager): The Bhoys: Hearts lost 2-1 at rock-bottom Motherwell and can no longer overtake you. Congratulations, Celtic have qualified for the European Champions Cup next season. Stuniverse: Thank you. The Bhoys: And if Rangers fail to win against Hamilton tomorrow at Rugby Park, you'll be Premiership Champions. A draw, with your vastly superior goal difference, would as good as confirm Celtic retain the title. Stuniverse: Obviously, we're hoping Hamlton do us a favour but, having said that, it would be a special way to win the Premiership title by getting over the line ourselves. Please LIKE if you enjoyed this update and FOLLOW the thread so you don't miss future updates. Edited April 26, 2020 by Stuniverse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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