Ange Postecoglou in Celtic red card verdict as he reckons 'we had a covering player'
Ange Postecoglou reckons Celtic had a covering defender that could've spared captain Callum McGregor a red card in their win over Motherwell.
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Celtic return to summit with narrow win over Motherwell
Reo Hatate's long-range strike sent Celtic back to the top of the cinch Premiership with a narrow 2-1 victory over Motherwell. Kyogo Furuhashi netted from close range early on but Celtic gifted Motherwell a 36th-minute equaliser following a mix-up between Josip Juranovic and Joe Hart, who could not keep out the right-back's pass back. Hatate restored Celtic's lead with a brilliant shot in the 64th minute but his loose pass led to a red card for Callum McGregor with a minute left as the Hoops captain brought down Ross Tierney.
Ange Postecoglou needs his Celtic Mentality Monsters to show their insatiability in 13 huge showdowns - Chris Sutton
Jurgen Klopp once called his Liverpool team Mentality Monsters. That’s what Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic stars have been for him. Ruthless attitudes. Coping with absences whilst gaining results in must-win games. No let up. It’s been done at this key point of a season before by the Aussie’s squad and now their challenge is to do it all over again.
Daizen Maeda spotted in Celtic training return but Carter-Vickers and Giakoumakis nowhere to be seen
Daizen Maeda has provided a boost to Celtic by returning to training ahead of their match with Motherwell this weekend – but doubts are still surrounding Giorgos Giakoumakis and Cameron Carter-Vickers.
FIFA 23 sticks Celtic twist on Rangers team as Ibrox fans teased over potential 'boycott' of game
During the international break there has been plenty of talking points with Scotland surging towards Nations League success. However, some Rangers and Celtic fans have remained focused on club matters.
Callum McGregor brings Celtic durability to Scotland stage as Parkhead skipper jokes rest would be 'shock to the system'
Callum McGregor reckons Scotland will have new puzzles to solve in Krakow. But Steve Clarke’s midfield star is backing the squad to keep finding the correct answers to the batch of massive questions they are currently being asked.
Callum McGregor sets Scotland A listers challenge ahead of Ukraine showdown after settling summer scores
Callum McGregor has urged Scotland to finish off their Nations League job and become the A Team. Steve Clarke’s in-form side face Ukraine in Poland on the brink of joining Europe’s elite.
John McGinn to Celtic transfer collapse debated as insider claims Brendan Rodgers 'wasn't convinced' of talent
Celtic interest in John McGinn has been revisited as the Aston Villa star prepares to earn his 50th cap for Scotland.