Saturday's blunder was the first time their profligacy from penalties cost Celtic points this season, with Reo Hatate's miss against Hearts and Turnbull's failure to convert at home to St Mirren going unpunished in eventual victories. We went down to 10 men after 20 minutes and the battling nature was just outstanding,” explained Stewart. Liam: Celtic could go unbeaten but accumulate less points than last season. They seem a bit lost for ideas when teams come and camp in. Perhaps trying to play two up front at home would offer something different. The longer their troubles from the spot continue, the bigger the psychological burden becomes on an already mentally taxing challenge in football. Stewart believes the effort shown in Saturday’s third round win on penalties away to Broxburn Athletic was all made worth it by securing a plum tie in the fourth round.

Manager Barry Robson is hoping Aberdeen can extend the contract of Bojan Miovski , with the striker's current deal running until the summer of 2026. (Herald) external-link It was the third time Celtic have failed to score from a penalty in the league this season, leaving them with a 62.5% conversion rate out of eight opportunities. Consequently, pressure has been building on coach Maurizio Sarri, who led Lazio to a second-place finish last season and a second Champions League campaign in 15 years.James: I want to know why our team leader and captain is not taking the penalties. These penalty misses could cost us dear come the end of the season. Stewart admits he didn’t sit in front of the TV to see the draw being made live on Sportscene on Sunday night, but word soon spread.

Some of the stuff was hilarious while other bits, such as imploring a club’s chairman to brand a nation state fascist was depressing. Whether anyone believes it to be so is hardly the point. Veteran English striker Billy Sharp reveals his regrets at not joining Celtic under Neil Lennon, instead opting to stay with Sheffield United. (No Tippy Tappy Football via Football Scotland external-link ) Tony: How can pundits make Motherwell goalkeeper man of match when the time wasting was ridiculous? The fans get short changed all the time.

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With the Green Brigade still banned, the visiting fans were often more audible than the home support during Saturday's 1-1 draw. On the actual football issues, Celtic were urged to perform better in the Champions League, with one fan begging for a win in Europe’s premier club competition as a Christmas present.

That percentage is the lowest of the five Premiership teams who have been awarded three of more penalties this season - with Livingston and St Mirren both perfect from their respective trio of penalties this campaign. Only in 2020/21 did they truly hit the spot from the spot, only missing one penalty to chalk up a 85.7% conversion rate.I wasn’t watching the draw,” said Stewart. “I was at the Christmas market with my family having some mulled wine, and on some rides with my kids, so I never knew until my phone started buzzing and lighting up as everyone got excited."

Lawwell and Brendan Rodgers offered a stiff defence of their efforts in the UCL while bemoaning the gap has got bigger. Of course recruitment was also a hot topic and one supporter asked why Lawwell’s son has been made the head of it. CEO Michael Nicholson replied because it was Ange Postecoglou’s wish for him to be given the role. It's not a new problem for the champions either. In three of the four seasons that preceded this one, their success rate from penalties was 75% or below. Apart from David Turnbull's goal, the biggest noise from Celtic fans was pre-match when the ultras group welcomed the team bus before heading away from the stadium.Despite their comfortable position atop the Premiership, Celtic are struggling from 12 yards this season - an unavoidable fact that was salvaged somewhat when David Turnbull converted against his old team in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Motherwell.