Tactics

ANALYSIS

Johnson is an upgrade on £12m Juranovic

Josip Juranovic vs Alistair Johnston - who is the better Celtic right-back?

Celtic have shown clear signs of improvement to start the season

Celtic have shown clear signs of improvement to start the season

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Calculating 'control': The eye-catching numbers that show Celtic are improving

Kyogo Furuhashi and Callum McGregor

Kyogo Furuhashi and Callum McGregor

On-ball observations Part 2: Celtic's offensive OBV numbers crunched - Alan Morrison

Celtic and Rangers' midfields are set to do battle once more in the Glasgow Derby

Celtic and Rangers' midfields are set to do battle once more in the Glasgow Derby

Engine Room Analysis: Who will win the midfield battle in the Glasgow Derby?

Despite Forrest's goals, it was a team effort to secure the victory

Despite Forrest's goals, it was a team effort to secure the victory

Statsbomb Report

Clearances, pressing and James Forrest - THIS is how Celtic defeated Dundee

Instant analysis

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Celtic Instant Analysis: Hatate and Kyogo see off Saints to go four points clear

Daizen Maeda was a menace for Rangers to deal with yesterday

Daizen Maeda was a menace for Rangers to deal with yesterday

StatsBomb Match Report

Pressing, defending and a freak goal - Maeda encapsulated Glasgow Derby CHAOS

Celtic celebrate O'Riley's penalty

Celtic celebrate O'Riley's penalty

Instant analysis

Celtic Instant Analysis: Honours are even after a six-goal thriller at Ibrox

Callum McGregor will likely play a key role at Ibrox if he starts

Callum McGregor will likely play a key role at Ibrox if he starts

The Ibrox Blueprint: THIS is how Celtic defeat Rangers tomorrow - Alan Morrison

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi could make use of the space that Rangers will leave in behind at Ibrox.

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi could make use of the space that Rangers will leave in behind at Ibrox.

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Five things Celtic must do to down Rangers for third time this season

Nicolas Kuhn may be able to exploit an area of weakness in Rangers' defece

Nicolas Kuhn may be able to exploit an area of weakness in Rangers' defece

Pre-Match Analysis

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Kuhn vs Rangers' left side: Celtic's winger can EXPLOIT a key area of weakness

Instant analysis

Celtic Instant Analysis: Hatate sparkles as Kuhn secures Ibrox starting berth

Matt O'Riley has been Celtic's best player this season so far

Matt O'Riley has been Celtic's best player this season so far

Is Matt O'Riley's Celtic 'decline' real or imagined? - Alan Morrison

Alistair Johnston has been a man on form in recent months since his injury return

Alistair Johnston has been a man on form in recent months since his injury return

Analysing Alistair: Dissecting Johnston's perfectly-timed ‘best Celtic form’

Kwon Hyeok-kyu has become a mainstay in St Mirren's midfielder under Stephen Robinson

Kwon Hyeok-kyu has become a mainstay in St Mirren's midfielder under Stephen Robinson

Celtic's loanee analysed: How is Kwon getting on at St Mirren?

Celtic need to be a united front from now until the end of the season

Celtic need to be a united front from now until the end of the season

SIX in-form contributors who can drive the club to double glory - Alan Morrison

Liam Scales in action for Celtic

Liam Scales in action for Celtic

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Liam Scales: From 8th choice to essential after 'freakish' run - but is he any good?

Nicolas Kuhn's delivery to Kyogo Furuhashi was the first glimpse of a potentially fruitful relationship for Celtic

Nicolas Kuhn's delivery to Kyogo Furuhashi was the first glimpse of a potentially fruitful relationship for Celtic

Kyogo and Kuhn: Why promising partnership can supercharge Celtic's title hopes

James Forrest produced the moment of the day for Celtic yesterday

James Forrest produced the moment of the day for Celtic yesterday

StatsBomb analysis

Kuhn's classy showing and Forrest's ferocity - Celtic 3-1 St Johnstone analysis

Nicolas Kühn's assist to Daizen Maeda was a joy to behold

Nicolas Kühn's assist to Daizen Maeda was a joy to behold

Wyscout Analysis

Direct and dangerous: Kuhn's Sunday showing was winger's breakout performance

Johnston and Kuhn have both been deployed on the right at points this campaign

Johnston and Kuhn have both been deployed on the right at points this campaign

StatsBomb Analysis

Celtic's right-wingers analysed: Has the club DOWNGRADED on Johnston with Kuhn?

Bernardo & Iwata look set to fight it out for the midfield space the captain vacated

Bernardo & Iwata look set to fight it out for the midfield space the captain vacated

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Bernardo vs Iwata: Who should start in place of Callum McGregor? - Alan Morrison

Tomoki Iwata struggled in the capital, though the stats suggest Celtic were largely on top

Tomoki Iwata struggled in the capital, though the stats suggest Celtic were largely on top

StatsBomb analysis

More shots, xG and passes: The PROOF Celtic would have beaten Hearts with 11 men

Mark Lawwell has stepped down from his role as head of recruitment at Celtic.

Mark Lawwell has stepped down from his role as head of recruitment at Celtic.

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Celtic should look to modernise structure after Mark Lawwell's departure

Jeremie Frimpong and Jota were both extremely effective chance creators for Celtic

Jeremie Frimpong and Jota were both extremely effective chance creators for Celtic

Celtic's offense in focus: How does THIS team compare to the past in attack?

Alistair Johnston has been immense since his return from injury for Celtic at right-back

Alistair Johnston has been immense since his return from injury for Celtic at right-back

StatsBomb analysis

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Johnston's juggernaut display and lethal finishing: How Celtic DEMOLISHED Dundee

Adam Idah celebrates his first Celtic goal at Parkhead

Adam Idah celebrates his first Celtic goal at Parkhead

Instant analysis

Celtic instant analysis: Rodgers’ men are in seventh heaven against Dundee

Yang did his chances of starting for Celtic no harm, as he lit up the game against Motherwell

Yang did his chances of starting for Celtic no harm, as he lit up the game against Motherwell

Yang analysed: Why his positive Fir Park showing may lead to a run in the team

Adam Idah was front and centre of Celtic's comeback in Motherwell on Sunday

Adam Idah was front and centre of Celtic's comeback in Motherwell on Sunday

Anatomy of Celtic's goals: Dissecting Adam Idah's magic in Motherwell

Adam Idah scores for Celtic

Adam Idah scores for Celtic

Instant analysis

Celtic instant analysis as Adam Idah saves Celtic's season with crucial double

Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart has announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of the season.

Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart has announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of the season.

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What will Joe Hart's Celtic legacy be after keeper calls time on career?

Luis Palma - despite being the club's most effective winger - has struggled following the restart

Luis Palma - despite being the club's most effective winger - has struggled following the restart

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Celtic's wingers are failing to contribute: What's the solution? - Alan Morrison

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers allowed winger Mikey Johnston to go out on loan in January, but might he come to regret it?

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers allowed winger Mikey Johnston to go out on loan in January, but might he come to regret it?

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Will Celtic regret Mikey Johnston loan? And what would that say about wingers?

Celtic's overall form under Brendan Rodgers following games restarting is a cause for concern...

Celtic's overall form under Brendan Rodgers following games restarting is a cause for concern...

The second-half slumps that are COSTING Celtic in the Premiership title race

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has received more criticism for the club's recruitment than current chief executive Michael Nicholson.

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has received more criticism for the club's recruitment than current chief executive Michael Nicholson.

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Something's wrong at Celtic when bulging bank balance is cause for embarrassment

Kyogo has cut an extremely frustrated figure this season

Kyogo has cut an extremely frustrated figure this season

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Why Kyogo's public show of frustration speak to a deeper issue - Ryan McGinlay

Callum McGregor had another poor game yesterday

Callum McGregor had another poor game yesterday

StatsBomb Analysis

Kyogo's class, midfield malaise & late collapse - Celtic 1-1 Kilmarnock analysis

Kyogo scores the opener against Kilmarnock

Kyogo scores the opener against Kilmarnock

Instant analysis

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Celtic instant analysis as turgid showing leads to two crucial points spilled

Celtic's pack numbers under Brendan Rodgers are not the greatest...

Celtic's pack numbers under Brendan Rodgers are not the greatest...

Are suggestions of Celtic 'being easy to play through' merited? - Alan Morrison

Alexandro Bernabei is always an interesting player to watch

Alexandro Bernabei is always an interesting player to watch

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Analysing Alexandro Bernabei: The good, the bad and the ugly - Alan Morrison

Kyogo looked back to his best, playing in a deeper role for the win against St Mirren

Kyogo looked back to his best, playing in a deeper role for the win against St Mirren

Wyscout Analysis

Delivering from deep - Has Rodgers discovered Kyogo's best position?

Callum McGregor was in great form, as Celtic cruised to victory

Callum McGregor was in great form, as Celtic cruised to victory

Instant analysis

Celtic Instant Analysis: Callum McGregor inspires side to convincing away win

Brendan Rodgers' play-style has been accused of being slower this year under his guidance...

Brendan Rodgers' play-style has been accused of being slower this year under his guidance...

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Rodgers and 'The Horseshoe of Futility' - Are Celtic playing slower this year?

Anthony Ralston stepped up for Celtic in their Easter Road victory, as he was one of the side's top performers

Anthony Ralston stepped up for Celtic in their Easter Road victory, as he was one of the side's top performers

StatsBomb Data Round-Up

How Celtic beat Hibs: Idah's impact, Bernabei's boldness & Ralston's resilience

Adam Idah's two penalties ensured his status as a major player in Celtic's season

Adam Idah's two penalties ensured his status as a major player in Celtic's season

Post-Match Analysis

Why Adam Idah's penalty precision COULD spell trouble for Kyogo and company...

Adam Idah scores from the spot for Celtic

Adam Idah scores from the spot for Celtic

INSTANT ANALYSIS

Celtic instant analysis as Adam Idah gets team out of jail with penalty double

Nicolas Kuhn impressed at Pittodrie, unlike many of his teammates

Nicolas Kuhn impressed at Pittodrie, unlike many of his teammates

Direct, dangerous & defensively able: Kuhn MUST start vs Hibs - here's why...

Kyogo was isolated again at Pittodrie

Kyogo was isolated again at Pittodrie

Celtic’s continued inability to get Kyogo and other burning Aberdeen issues

Nicolas Kuhn scores for Celtic

Nicolas Kuhn scores for Celtic

Instant analysis

Celtic instant analysis: Kuhn to the rescue after sloppy second half showing

The contant switching of defenders cannot be making Joe Hart's job simple in goals...

The contant switching of defenders cannot be making Joe Hart's job simple in goals...

The negative defensive xG swing that HAS to be improved upon - Alan Morrison

Paulo Bernardo and Reo Hatate bring two very different midfield profiles to Celtic

Paulo Bernardo and Reo Hatate bring two very different midfield profiles to Celtic

Bernardo vs Hatate: Who will cement their place in Celtic's engine room?

Kyogo Furuhashi has cut an extremely frustrated figure this season

Kyogo Furuhashi has cut an extremely frustrated figure this season

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Fewer shots, touches, passes and goals: What is going on with Kyogo Furuhashi?

Many facets of Alexandro Bernabei's game leave a lot to be desired

Many facets of Alexandro Bernabei's game leave a lot to be desired

StatsBomb Match Report

Scales' solidity, Palma's poor show & Bernabei - Celtic 1-0 Ross County analysis

Alistair Johnston scored the only goal of the game

Alistair Johnston scored the only goal of the game

Instant analysis

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Celtic Instant Analysis: Early Alistair Johnston strike masks sub-par showing

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