I'm an ex-Celtic keeper, here's my honest Schmeichel verdict

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. <i>(Image: Mark Runnacles / Shutterstock)</i>
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. (Image: Mark Runnacles / Shutterstock)
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Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner has cast his verdict on Kasper Schmeichel.

It comes after the Dane made another key error in his side's 2-0 defeat to Motherwell on Tuesday evening.

When trying to play out from the back, Schmeichel presented the ball to Elijah Just. His effort was blocked, although Elliot Watt was there to score on the rebound.

"I think he's struggled a little bit," said Bonner of the current Celtic number one on BBC Sportsound. "I think he's playing a little bit deeper also.

"Sometimes I look at goalkeepers, and when they get the ball, they're looking for other players around them to give them the angle, give them the opportunity to pass it out.


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"But for me, I'm looking at it - just play it up, play it up to the striker, that's where the space is.

"Don't take that risk when your team is struggling and when they lack confidence and so on. That was a mistake I think he's made trying to play a ball into someone 25 yards from goal."

Schmeichel was thrust back into the Celtic starting XI at Fir Park after missing his side's 4-2 victory over Livingston at the weekend.

He will likely feature once more as Rangers visit Parkhead this Saturday for the first derby clash of 2026.

Steven McLean has been appointed as the referee for the match, with Kevin Clancy on VAR duty.

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