Match Pictures | Matches: 2020 – 2021
Trivia
- 7.45pm, Midweek Wed game
- No matches in the past weekend for Celtic due to league cup matches (Celtic already out).
- Frimpong in surprise transfer move to Bayer Lev for est £11.5m, Lennon says he’s disappointed.
- Ex-Celtic manager Jo Venglos passed away on 26th Jan, RIP. Minute silence held for him.
- Ex-Celt Johannes (Shuggie) Edvaldsson passed away on 24th Jan, RIP. Minute silence held for him.
- Betting suspended by two bookmakers on next manager; odds-on favourite Eddie Howe. Ex-Liverpool/Newcastle manager Rafael Benítez puts clubs on alert after leaving job in China
- Barkas: Bain starts as goalkeeper, Lennon came out critcising Barkas for his form not being up to standard.
- Leigh Griffiths revealed a heartfelt tribute to his late cousin Liam, holding up jersey top after scoring saying RIP Liam, who had recently died. RIP
- Rumours: Edouard to Leicester? Odsonne Edouard is also a target for West Ham United. David Moyes looking to add to his attacking options. Willing to pay up to £35m acc to reports.
- Celtic have made no move to appoint Rafa Benitez as their next manager. There were strong reports that following his departure from the Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro he was set to replace Neil Lennon. However, no decision has been made over the future of the Celtic boss.
- Ex-Celt Didier Agathe appointed manager of Chester-Le-Street United. Good luck to him.
- American Football: Legendary player Tom Brady has reached his 10th SuperBowl final.
- Rabbie Burns day two days beforehand. The usual
- Covid
- R rate falls to <1 but sadly high deaths rate continues in the UK & Ireland (RIP).
- Vaccines being rolled out across the UK & the World.
- Around 100k dead in the UK so far, RIP.
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is self-isolating for the third time, after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
Summary
“When the dust settles, and it eventually will, Neil will be revered once again,”
Lambert on Lennon prior to this match, not many in the general support convinced.
(Phil Gordon journo)
Much better from Celtic tonight. Should have been more but Accies defend every ball with their lives Fine finishes from Griff and Edouard – but for me, the team always much better with Taylor at left back.
Teams
Celtic:
29Bain
35Ajer
6Bitton
4Duffy
3Taylor
14Turnbull
Substituted forChristieat 69’minutes
12Soro
42McGregor
27Elyounoussi
9Griffiths
Substituted forAjetiat 69’minutes
22Edouard
Substituted forRogicat 85’minutes
Substitutes
1Barkas
10Ajeti
11Klimala
17Christie
18Rogic
19Johnston
56Ralston
57Welsh
93Laxalt
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Goals: Griffiths (12′ minutes), Edouard (48′ minutes)
Assist: Elyounoussi (12′ minutes)
Hamilton Accies:
23Fulton
6Hamilton
16Martin
5Easton
27Hodson
2Odoffin
4Stirling
Substituted forWinterat 74’minutes
3McMann
34Callachan
Substituted forMimnaughat 87’minutes
20Moyo
9Ogkmpoe
Substituted forMartinat 56’minutes
Substitutes
7Collar
8Martin
14Trafford
17Stanger
18Mimnaugh
19Winter
21Munro
22Gourlay
32Smith
Goals:
Ref: Colin Steven
Att: none
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By Scott MullenBBC Sport Scotland
Last updated on
27 January 202127 January 2021.From the section Scottish Premiership
Highlights: Celtic 2-0 Hamilton Academical
Celtic claimed their first win of 2021 to arrest a troubling winless slump by seeing off Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premiership.
Four games without victory offered a bleak precursor but Leigh Griffiths lit the path to victory with a sweet strike early on.
Odsonne Edouard then netted his 13th goal of the term just after the break.
Neil Lennon’s Celtic remain 23 points behind undefeated league leaders Rangers with three games in hand.
Hamilton, who failed to build on a bright start, remain anchored at the foot of the table, a point adrift of Ross County who they face next.
Sheets of snow offered a picturesque backdrop to Celtic’s draw in Livingston last week, a result which added to a winless run of results that was their longest for over two decades.
But it was the winds of change that have blown over Celtic in the last few months that was noticeable again in this one.
Manager Lennon admitted earlier in the week that unnamed players have signalled their desire to leave, while wantaway right-back Jeremie Frimpong signed for Bayer Leverkusen pre-match.
But those who remain to pick of the pieces of what appears to be a shattered 10-in-a-row bid held it together in a performance, that while not at their scintillating best, was much more like it from the defending champions.
It was a first half defined by a moment of magic from Griffiths and a glut of chances missed. The Scotland striker, on his sixth consecutive start, shaped for goal after 12 minutes only to drive a low effort skidding into the bottom corner across Ryan Fulton.
For as instinctive as the opener was, his killer touch deserted him moments later as he fresh-aired Callum McGregor’s cutback.
McGregor, Edouard and Turnbull would also go close for the hosts, while at the other end David Moyo spurned a great chance before the break, steering a close-range effort wide.
It proved costly with the game almost beyond the visitors just three minutes after break. This time Griffiths turned provider, shuttling a sharp pass into the feet of Edouard. The Frenchman wriggled clear of the falling Jamie Hamilton and Fulton in goal before scooping high into the net.
Accies tried their best to force a late lifeline with a handful of corners, but the returning Scott Bain remained untested during the closing stages.
Man of the match – Ismaila Soro
Ismaila Soro
David Turnbull was excellent again for Celtic, but his midfield partner ran the show against Accies. Ismaila Soro produced another industrious performance
What did we learn?
This was better from Celtic. Without the departed Frimpong, the suspended Scott Brown, and on the back of a rotten run, they were well worth their win here.
At times, there was a swagger to their play. Turnbull was again dynamic, McGregor drove with purposes, Ismaila Soro influential while Kris Ajer was causing problems at right-back. Tougher tests will come, but this result steadies a ship which has rocked ever since that Old Firm defeat at the start of the month.
Hamilton will not be judged on their performances against Celtic. Still, there was enough here to give Brian Rice encouragement. A steady start was extinguished by the boot of Griffiths, but a late rally demonstrated the character in his ranks.
Instead, the focus must be on a huge match next Wednesday against Ross County. A victory for either side could prove decisive come May.
What they said
Celtic manager Neil Lennon was delighted to get back to winning ways against Hamilton
Celtic manager Neil Lennon: “I’m delighted with three points and the clean sheets, but overall delighted with the team and their attitude.
“We created good chances, we need to be more ruthless. To be fair Hamilton threw bodies in the way and the goalkeeper played well.”
Hamilton head coach Brian Rice: “I’m delighted with the spirit we showed. You can come here and get rolled over quite easily. But for my boys to keep at it and create a few chances, I can’t ask any more.
“I believe we can stay in the division. I’m positive, I’ve not seen too much to say we will get cut adrift.”
Match ends, Celtic 2, Hamilton Academical 0.
90’+4′
Full Time
Second Half ends, Celtic 2, Hamilton Academical 0.
90’+3′
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Foul by Kristoffer Ajer (Celtic).
90’+3′
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Scott McMann (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90’+1′
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Foul by Tomas Rogic (Celtic).
90’+1′
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Scott Martin (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89′
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Foul by Albian Ajeti (Celtic).
89′
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Aaron Martin (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
87′
Substitution
Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Reegan Mimnaugh replaces Ross Callachan.
86′
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Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Nir Bitton.
85′
Substitution
Substitution, Celtic. Tomas Rogic replaces Odsonne Edouard.
85′
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Offside, Celtic. Ryan Christie tries a through ball, but Albian Ajeti is caught offside.
82′
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Foul by Shane Duffy (Celtic).
82′
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David Moyo (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82′
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Aaron Martin.
82′
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Attempt missed. Ryan Christie (Celtic) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Callum McGregor with a cross.
81′
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Nir Bitton (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81′
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Foul by David Moyo (Hamilton Academical).
80′
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Foul by Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic).
80′
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Scott Martin (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the left wing.
79′
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Attempt blocked. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
79′
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Brian Easton.
78′
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Callum McGregor (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78′
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Foul by Ross Callachan (Hamilton Academical).
77′
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Foul by Nir Bitton (Celtic).
77′
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Andy Winter (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75′
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Attempt blocked. Aaron Martin (Hamilton Academical) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Scott McMann with a cross.
74′
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Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Scott Bain.
74′
Substitution
Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Andy Winter replaces Ben Stirling.
73′
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Foul by Nir Bitton (Celtic).
73′
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Scott McMann (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the left wing.
72′
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Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
72′
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Foul by Scott Martin (Hamilton Academical).
71′
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Attempt missed. Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Christie with a cross.
69′
Substitution
Substitution, Celtic. Ryan Christie replaces David Turnbull.
69′
Substitution
Substitution, Celtic. Albian Ajeti replaces Leigh Griffiths.
65′
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Aaron Martin.
65′
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Attempt missed. Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by David Turnbull with a cross following a corner.
65′
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Jamie Hamilton.
62′
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Attempt missed. Hakeem Odoffin (Hamilton Academical) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Lee Hodson.
59′
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Attempt missed. Ismaila Soro (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
58′
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Foul by Odsonne Edouard (Celtic).
58′
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Hakeem Odoffin (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57′
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Scott Bain (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57′
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Foul by David Moyo (Hamilton Academical).
56′
Substitution
Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Scott Martin replaces Marios Ogkmpoe.
55′
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Attempt missed. Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Odsonne Edouard.
55′
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Attempt missed. Kristoffer Ajer (Celtic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Odsonne Edouard.
53′
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Foul by Shane Duffy (Celtic).
53′
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David Moyo (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the right wing.
52′
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Offside, Celtic. Greg Taylor tries a through ball, but Leigh Griffiths is caught offside.
51′
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Attempt saved. David Turnbull (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Callum McGregor.
50′
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Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Scott Bain.
50′
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Attempt missed. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Shane Duffy with a through ball.
48′
Goal!
Goal! Celtic 2, Hamilton Academical 0. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
47′
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Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
47′
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Foul by Ross Callachan (Hamilton Academical).
46′
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David Turnbull (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46′
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Foul by Ben Stirling (Hamilton Academical).
Second Half
Second Half begins Celtic 1, Hamilton Academical 0.
45’+1′
Half Time
First Half ends, Celtic 1, Hamilton Academical 0.
45′
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Foul by Kristoffer Ajer (Celtic).
45′
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Scott McMann (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45′
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Attempt blocked. Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kristoffer Ajer.
43′
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Attempt saved. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by David Turnbull.
41′
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Ryan Fulton.
41′
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Attempt saved. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Shane Duffy.
41′
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Attempt blocked. David Turnbull (Celtic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
41′
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Attempt blocked. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kristoffer Ajer.
36′
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Attempt missed. David Moyo (Hamilton Academical) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Scott McMann with a cross.
34′
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Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Shane Duffy.
33′
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Foul by Greg Taylor (Celtic).
33′
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Lee Hodson (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the right wing.
32′
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Attempt saved. Callum McGregor (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Greg Taylor.
31′
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Attempt missed. David Turnbull (Celtic) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a corner.
30′
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Corner, Celtic. Conceded by Ben Stirling.
30′
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Attempt blocked. Ismaila Soro (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Odsonne Edouard.
27′
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Attempt blocked. Marios Ogkmpoe (Hamilton Academical) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ross Callachan.
26′
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Foul by Kristoffer Ajer (Celtic).
26′
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Scott McMann (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
24′
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Kristoffer Ajer (Celtic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
24′
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Foul by Scott McMann (Hamilton Academical).
22′
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Attempt missed. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by David Turnbull.
19′
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Attempt saved. Callum McGregor (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Turnbull.
18′
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David Turnbull (Celtic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
18′
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Foul by Ben Stirling (Hamilton Academical).
12′
Goal!
Goal! Celtic 1, Hamilton Academical 0. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mohamed Elyounoussi.
9′
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Attempt missed. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Greg Taylor with a cross.
9′
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Attempt blocked. Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Greg Taylor.
6′
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Foul by Shane Duffy (Celtic).
6′
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David Moyo (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
6′
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Attempt blocked. Mohamed Elyounoussi (Celtic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
4′
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Offside, Hamilton Academical. Aaron Martin tries a through ball, but Marios Ogkmpoe is caught offside.
3′
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Foul by Ismaila Soro (Celtic).
3′
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Ross Callachan (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kick Off
First Half begins.
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Andrew Smith’s Celtic verdict: Leigh Griffiths and Odsonne Edouard delivered glimpse of what might have been
What was unusual about Celtic’s return to winning ways was how normal it all seemed.
By Andrew Smith
Thursday, 28th January 2021, 7:00 am
There was a vibrancy, fluency and rhythm to the play in a win more comprehensive than the 2-0 scoreline against Hamilton Accies that belied the fact they were on their longest run without a league win in almost 20 years. It would be easy to point out that, in facing Hamilton, they were at home to a team joint-bottom of the Premiership. The modest nature of opposition, though, has not been an impediment to them falling short of what’s been required of them in this calamitous season.
A fifth straight encounter without posting a three-point haul never looked likely. Ultimately, that was down to the fact the Celtic line-up comprised one element missing in their recent trio of tied outcomes: the frontline partnership of Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths.
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Whatever the defensive shortcomings that have rendered Neil Lennon’s managerial tenure at Celtic of the lame duck variety owing to 23-point chasm held by Rangers, Steven Gerrard’s men might have at least have had a challenged to deny the Parkhead club a tenth straight title had the pair fit and engaged at the same time for more than a fraction of this campaign.
The Hamilton encounter was only their fifth league game they had started together. Outside of the freakish defeat at Ibrox – when both were denied by the brilliance of Allan McGregor – one or both have scored to land Celtic victories.
How it all unfolded
It was a case of the double-dunt against Accies. Griffiths bagged his fifth league goal in only six starts to give his team a jag with a typically emphatic finish in 12 minutes. Little seemed on when he was played in by Mohamed Elyounoussi 22 yards out, but his goal antennae was twitching as he powered a left-foot drive low to the right of Ryan Fulton.
Celtic then camped in Hamilton’s final third as a host of chances went abegging. But the victory was sealed in the opening minutes of the second period when Griffiths delivered a perfectly-weighted through ball for Edouard to ride a Jamie Hamilton tackle, round the visiting keeper, and rifled the ball high into the net from close in.
There are some Celtic supporters who will open their curtains in the morning and, if it is raining, curse Lennon for the fact so completely have they set their faces against him. They were grumbling pre-match when he explained his decision to select Scott Bain in goal with a radio interview in which he appeared to question the recent displays of the deposed Vasilis Barkas. The Scotland international rewarded Lennon with a clean sheet wherein there were only two real scares. That was a product of the much-maligned Shane Duffy proving pretty sound in front of him, and Ismaila Soro mopping up smartly in midfield.
Celtic: Bain, Ajer, Bitton, Taylor, Duffy, Turnbull (Christie 69), Soro, Turnbull, Elyounoussi, Griffiths (Ajeti 69), Edouard (Rogic 85).
Hamilton: Fulton, Hamilton, Martin, Easton, Hodson, Odoffin, Stirling (Winter 74), Callachan (Minnaugh 87), McMann, Ogkmpoe (Martin 56), Moyo.
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