Match Pictures | Matches: 2024 – 2025
Trivia
- KO: 19:45; Saturday, League match 12
- Annoying late Saturday evening kick-off; (Scotland rugby game the next day in Edinburgh)
- Celtic finally go clear at the top after Aberdeen lose 2-1, Sevco draw 1-1. Celtic 3pts clear on 34pts with +31GD, Aberdeen next on 31pts with +13GD.
- Lot of bad weather on the day, pushing out kick-offs, many saying matches should have been postponed.
- Linesman goes off injured! Fourth Official has to take over!
- Back after international break. Engels starts twice for Belgium; Palma scored both goals for Honduras in 2-0 win v Mexico; Scotland 1-0 Croatia, 2-1 v Poland, thru to relegation play-off in Nations League; Liam Scales sent off in 5-0 defeat for Ireland v England away. Bernardo scores for Portugal U21s.
- Alistair Johnston agreed new contract to summer of 2029. James Forrest signed new contract extension to 2026.
- Reports: Looking at Mathias Kvistgaarden of Brondby. Celtic to bid est £4-5m+ for Lennon Miller (Motherwell), watched also by reps from EPL teams too. Loanee Bernabei – at Brazilian side Internacional – being considered by Corinthians & others for permanent move. Paper talk of a pre-contract offer for Burnley captain Josh Brownhill.
- UWCL: Celtic women’s team lose 2-1 to Chelsea at Celtic Park. Celtic scored a superb opening goal. Lost 3-0 away to Chelsea week later.
- Celtic women’s team lose 3-2 to Sevco women’s team in the league in a very contentious match with some controversial decisions by the referee.
- En masse social media migration/exodus of Celtic fans from Twitter to Bluesky in past fortnight! But not yet official Celtic accounts. This is the first match in what some view as a post Twitter social media environment (albeit Twitter at this point far from dead).
- Celtic Graves Society remembrance event held for ex-Celt Jimmy McStay.
- Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann says “keeping an eye” on Nicolas Kuhn for potential international call-up.
- Celtic youth player Daniel Cummings reportedly to step up to first team training.
- On loan Lagerbielke: “There is always the possibility that I will be bought. So far, it’s felt very good here [at FC Twente], so we’ll see how it goes. There is always that [chance of going back to Celtic]. I still have a contract there. It’s not out of the question at all.”
- Dumbarton FC placed into administration after directors felt they were left with “no other option”.
- St Johnstone CEO, Fran Smith is the first and hopefully not the last to address the absolute madness of preferring empty seats rather than paying away supporters.
Summary
@joebloggscity of KDS:
This match was the proverbial game of two halves, with a terrible first half providing Hearts with three opportunities to take the lead whilst Celtic had really none. Hearts tactics in the half were spot on and belied the second bottom position they currently languish in (just above Hibs!). You could see that the Celtic players were still recovering from returning from international duty, not helped by poor & cold weather on this day. Engels in particular still trying to find is feet at the moment, but patience is needed with him, but even other high profile players like Kuhn were off key in the first half.
The second half was a change, but really an opening goal was only going to come by with some luck, and that’s what happended with clearance deflecting the ball landing by luck for Kyogo to take a couple of chances to bury the ball and give Celtic the lead. From there, the match turned on its head with a fine long run & 1-2 between Kuhn & Maeda, providing Kuhn was guilt edged chance to bury the ball with a thunder shot to make the score 2-0. Idah came on later to add a third with a penalty also at the death. In between Hearts Drammeh scored a wonderful long-range low shot to give Hearts a consolation goal.
Not a vintage match, but the final results on the day was what matterred most and providing Celtic with a safety gap now to Aberdeen (the Goal Difference acting like an extra point).
El Salto of KDS:
Poor first half and we struggled with their press, we gave up too many chances.
Second half we seemed quicker and not so many passes were going astray. After we took the lead it was never in doubt, Hatate and McGregor, after underwhelming first halves, started to play.
The subs also played a big part, four goals while in second gear wasn’t bad at all.
As for their insulting allocation to Celtic of 576 tickets, I hope they lost thousands of pounds tonight in what could have been filled seats.
As for our sluggish first half, we can’t afford a similar performance this week against Bruges, teams at that level will punish us, something that Hearts weren’t capable of no matter how well John Robertson thought they played.
Teams
Celtic:
Manager: Brendan Rodgers
Formation: 4 – 3 – 3
01 K. Schmeichel
03 G. Taylor
06 A. Trusty
20 C. Carter-Vickers
02 A. Johnston, subbed for A. Ralston at 70mins
41 R. Hatate
42 C. McGregor (c), Captain
27 A. Engels, subbed for Paulo Bernardo at 67mins
38 D. Maeda 59′, Yellow Card at 59mins, subbed for J. Forrest at 67mins
08 K. Furuhashi, subbed for A. Idah at 75mins
10 N. Kühn, subbed for Yang Hyun-Jun at 75mins
Subs:
49 J. Forrest
28 Paulo Bernardo
09 A. Idah
14 L. McCowan
56 A. Ralston
05 L. Scales
12 V. Sinisalo
11 Álex Valle
13 Yang Hyun-Jun
Goals:
K. Furuhashi (55′)
N. Kühn (60′)
A. Idah (78′, 90’+4 pen)
Assists:
D. Maeda (60′), Paulo Bernardo (78′)
Hearts
Manager: Neil Critchley
Formation: 4 – 3 – 3
01 C. Gordon
29 J. Penrice 71′, Yellow Card at 71mins
15 K. Rowles
02 F. Kent
05 D. Oyegoke
18 M. Boateng, subbed for J. Grant at 68mins
06 B. Baningime
14 C. Devlin, subbed for Y. Dhanda at 79mins
16 B. Spittal, subbed for M. Drammeh at 79mins
09 L. Shankland (c), Captain
17 A. Forrest, subbed for K. Vargas at 68mins
Subs:
28 Z. Clark
20 Y. Dhanda
37 M. Drammeh
35 A. Forrester
07 J. Grant
04 C. Halkett
03 S. Kingsley
77 K. Vargas
21 J. Wilson
Goals:
M. Drammeh (82′)
Assists:
K. Vargas (82′)
Referee Steven McLean
Video Assistant Referee Greg Aitken
Assistant Referee 1 Graeme Stewart
Assistant Referee 2 Daniel McFarlane
Fourth Official Steven Kirkland
Assistant VAR Official Gary Hill
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Stats
Overall Possession
Hearts 32.2% Celtic 67.8%
Shots
Hearts 9 Celtic 13
Shots on target
Hearts 4 Celtic 9
Shots off target
Hearts 3 Celtic 3
Blocked shots
Hearts 2 Celtic 1
Total touches in the box
Hearts 17 Celtic 32
Goalkeeper saves
Hearts 5 Celtic 3
Fouls
Hearts 7 Celtic 8
Corners
Hearts 1 Celtic 6
Articles
Celtic show their eight-month progression despite slow start as Hearts rue their own inefficiencies
Mark Atkinson
By Mark Atkinson
Sports Editor
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Published 23rd Nov 2024, 21:45 GMT
Updated 23rd Nov 2024, 21:55 GMT
Champions move clear at the top with scintillating second-half show
It doesn’t matter these days if Celtic are not quite at their sparkling best on the domestic front. Unlike the last time they were at Tynecastle, when Brendan Rodgers’ men were not at it and lost 2-0 back in March, the champions prevailed 4-1 under the lights in Gorgie to move top of the Premiership outright for the first time this season.
Celtic are a different beast from eight months ago, when that defeat – their last in Scottish football – seriously questioned their title credentials. Rodgers picked up a ban for his comments on the officials that afternoon, taking VAR decisions to task. There was none of that here, his team recovering from a sticky first half where Hearts were the better side to chalk up win number 11 of the season.
Just 12 matches in, Celtic are 11 points clear of Rangers, who are lagging way behind in third place and drew 1-1 with Dundee United earlier in the day. Second-placed Aberdeen lost for the first time in the league this season at St Mirren and are now three points behind. One expects Celtic’s gap to only widen now.
It feels churlish to be critical of this Celtic team given the scoreline – but Hearts will rue their inefficiency when in the ascendancy during a highly competitive first half. Neil Critchley’s men played well during that period and created some promising openings against visitors who were potentially disjointed to begin with owing to the international break. But Hearts’ predicament at the other end of the table remains real. Sitting in 11th place, they remain only a point ahead of toiling neighbours Hibs.
Nicolas Kuhn was among the scorers for Celtic at Tynecastle.
Nicolas Kuhn was among the scorers for Celtic at Tynecastle. | SNS Group
Hearts were up for this, despite Tynecastle not being at its crackling best. The 7.45pm kick-off time and the inclemencies wreaked by Storm Bert earlier in the day resulted in a number of empty seats inside the stadium. The slightly muted atmosphere – not helped by the paltry 550 away-fan allocation in the corner of the Roseburn Stand – did not put the hosts off.
Critchley likes his teams to press and harry their opponents and they did that from the off. Celtic were never really allowed to settle in a competitive first half. The tigerish Cammy Devlin snapped at the heels of Celtic captain Callum McGregor, ably supported by Malachi Boateng and Beni Baningime. Celtic try to choke the game with their own midfield trio but they did not get it all their own way in the first 45 minutes.
Hearts had the better openings. Just two minutes in, Lawrence Shankland cutely headed the ball into Blair Spittal’s path inside the penalty box, but his effort bounced straight at Kasper Schmeichel. Celtic were sloppy in the opening exchanges, a cavalier crossfield pass from Greg Taylor to McGregor going off-piste to Hearts’ left-back Penrice. His strike was too central.
Hearts were getting joy down the left, with Spittal dovetailing nicely with the once again impressive Penrice. The full-back cut the ball back to Shankland on 17 minutes but on his weaker foot, the captain sclaffed wide from an inviting position. The same duo combined on 21 minutes when Penrice clipped the ball to Shankland, whose header on the backwards stretch was fielded comfortably by Schmeichel.
Twice Celtic centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers had to be alert to put in timely interventions as Hearts grew in confidence. At the other end, Celtic’s best attacking moments were far from threatening. Daizen Maeda headed over after McGregor picked him out with a nice chipped pass, while Kyogo Furuhashi’s strike from the edge of the penalty box was comfortably fielded by Craig Gordon. The Hearts back four coped admirably with Celtic’s pace and movement.
Rodgers would have no doubt urged improvement during the interval. It took them just five minutes into the second half to fashion a proper opening, Nicolas Kuhn’s exquisite ball over the top setting Furuhashi free, only for Gordon to spread himself and block well from the Japanese. Celtic required more of these moments.
Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring at Tynecastle on his 150th Celtic appearance.
Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring at Tynecastle on his 150th Celtic appearance. | SNS Group
The next one came five minutes later and they made it count – although there was an element of fortune to the opener. Daniel Oyegoke did well to intercept a slide-rule pass but his clearance battered off McGregor to set Furuhashi free close in. While Gordon did well to stop his initial effort, the rebound fell kindly for the striker and he bundled the ball home. It was a fine way to mark his 150th appearance for Celtic.
Another five minutes later, another goal. From a Hearts corner, Celtic sprinted up the pitch. Kuhn exchanged passes with Maeda and the former thrashed the ball high beyond Gordon. Almost callously, they had killed the contest.
Substitute Adam Idah fired home on 79 minutes and bagged a penalty in stoppage time. In between Hearts’ Musa Drameh belted in a corker of a strike to give the hosts a consolation. It was a mere blot on Celtic’s ever impressive copybook.
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George O’Neill
BBC Sport Scotland
Clinical Celtic moved three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with what eventually proved a straightforward win over Hearts at Tynecastle.
After Aberdeen’s first league loss of the season earlier on Saturday, Brendan Rodgers’ side knew they could put daylight between themselves and the Dons for the first time this term with victory in the capital.
However, they started slowly and were fortunate to go in at half-time on level terms after Blair Spittal and Lawrence Shankland spurned golden chances to give Hearts the lead.
It was a different story after the break though and Kyogo Furuhashi’s seventh goal of the season put Celtic in front at the second attempt after Craig Gordon initially saved when Daniel Oyegoke’s clearance deflected into the Japanese striker’s path.
A wonderful break and finish from Nicholas Kuhn doubled Celtic’s advantage five minutes later and the result was never in doubt from that point onwards.
Adam Idah added a third after some tidy passing on the edge of the Hearts box despite the best efforts of goalkeeper Gordon.
Neil Critchley’s side continued to show impressive industry, and were rewarded for their efforts when substitute Musa Drammeh grabbed a late consolation, beating Kasper Schmeichel from long range with a powerful drive.
Idah then made it four from the penalty spot in time added on after James Forrest was tripped by Jorge Grant, to cap an excellent second-half showing from his side.
Hearts stay 11th, just one point above city rivals Hibs at the foot of the table.
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Celtic’s quality shines through
Although the sides went in level at half-time, it felt almost inevitable that Celtic would turn it on after the break, such are the standards Rodgers has set.
Kyogo was limited to just six touches in the opening period, but his first meaningful contribution of the match was to do what he does best, slotting home the opening goal after a sharp stop from Gordon.
Kuhn continued his wonderful season with a searing left-footed finish into the top corner on an evening where he oozed confidence and class.
Rodgers rung the changes from there and his squad’s strength in depth was highlighted by the way they kicked on, not least with Idah’s cameo.
The Irish striker has a knack for scoring goals and offers a totally different threat to Kyogo – having someone of his quality to call upon off the bench is a real luxury for Rodgers.
Celtic now take real momentum into Wednesday’s Champions League match against Club Brugge, as they look to continue their positive European campaign.
Positives amid frustration for profligate Hearts
Critchley tweaked his system for the visit of the champions, dropping Kenneth Vargas in favour of another body in midfield, and it paid dividends early on.
Hearts pinched possession in dangerous areas, limited Celtic’s chances to a minimum, and really should have gone into half-time with at least a one-goal lead.
Spittal appeared not to realise the space and time he had inside two minutes when he scuffed his effort into Schmeichel’s grateful arms, and the industrious James Penrice carved out multiple opportunities down Hearts’ left flank.
He twice teed up Shankland, who shot tamely wide before heading straight at Schmeichel.
They were the type of chances the Scotland striker took without thinking last season, but he is a player clearly short of confidence after scoring just once in all competitions this term.
You sensed Hearts would be punished for their profligacy and so it proved. The first defensive lapse of any kind resulted in the opening goal and Critchley’s side never truly recovered.
Still, Critchley will take some positives despite the scoreline, not least Drammeh, who displayed an eye for goal Hearts have sorely lacked in recent weeks.
What they said
Media caption,
‘Second half we were excellent’ – Rodgers
Hearts head coach Neil Critchley: “We were excellent first half. Good organisation, good structure, pressed well and created some really good moments.
“You have to take your chances in these type of games, and we didn’t. You also need an element of luck and they had it for the first goal. 4-1 looks like a drubbing but I didn’t think it was a true reflection of the game.
“[Lawrence Shankland] put a real shift in, and he just needs one of those moments to go for him. He needs to stick at it, and we need to stick with him. He’s contracted to the end of the season and when you see the way he plays tonight there’s no reason to doubt his commitment to Hearts.
“We need to bounce back. We’re in a relatively decent position in Europe and we need to go and improve if we want to get something on Thursday night [against Cercle Brugge].”
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: “I’m really pleased. Tynecastle is a really tough place so to win 4-1 was really pleasing.
“Second half, we figured out their press. They have normally been pressing in 4-4-2 but changed it slightly. It just meant we had to drop a man in our build-up play.
“We had some good moments in the first half, but once we were able to play through that pressure, I thought in the second half we were excellent.
“It’s a very exciting period for us. All the players know they will play, they just need to be ready.”
Sportscene to comepublished at 22:13 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Celtic celebrateImage source, SNS
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Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
What’s next?published at 22:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Champions League action for Celtic, they host Club Brugge on Wednesday night.
Hearts, funnily enough, also face a Brugge-based club in midweek. They are off to Belgium to play Cercle in Belgium on Thursday.
Rodgers ‘pleased’ with ‘excellent’ second halfpublished at 22:07 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: “I’m really pleased. [Tynecastle] is a really tough place. To win 4-1 was really pleasing.
“Second half, we figured out their press. They have normally been pressing in 4-4-2 but changed it slightly. It just meant we had to drop a man in our build-up play.
“We had some good moments in the first half, but once we were able to play through that pressure, I thought in the second half we were excellent.
“It’s a very exciting period for us. All the players know they will play, they just need to be ready.”
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Post-match reaction from this man on the way.
Don’t go anywhere…
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers at full time during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
‘Celtic much quicker in second half’published at 22:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
From Celtic’s perspective, there was a change at half-time. They moved the ball much quicker. And that did not allow Hearts to get close to them, especially in the midfield area.
That allowed Celtic to control the game. And once the chances came… bang, bang, bang.
Free-scoring Celtspublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Celtic have scored in their last 21 games in the Scottish Premiership – their longest run of games with a goal in the competition since a run of 27 games from 1 October 2022 to 7 May 2023.
They have scored 62 goals throughout this 21-game streak.
As they standpublished at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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And here’s the league table…
A sorry state of affairs for both Edinburgh clubs at the foot of the Premiership.
Scottish Premiership tableImage source, BBC Sport
‘League is done’published at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
We do not have a league title challenge.
Aberdeen are now three points behind and they will not catch Celtic now.
Rangers are miles away, they are eleven points behind now.
The league is done. Celtic are miles and miles ahead.
FT: Hearts 1-4 CelticImage source, SNS
Celtic dominance going nowherepublished at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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As for Celtic, it’s now about a million domestic games unbeaten for them.
Yes, their lead at the top might only be a slender one for now, but nobody is catching them in this form.
Aberdeen are now three points behind. Rangers? Eleven!
Mood at Tynecastle turns sourpublished at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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It’s weird to think the game was goalless at half-time.
Hearts and their fans would have been feeling good about themselves at that point, but that second period has changed the complexion.
Fourteen games in and they are still second bottom on just nine points. That’ll explain the booing from the home support.
There’s only so long you can say ‘this squad is too good to be in a relegation battle’.
Neil CritchleyImage source, SNS
Shankland profligacy is the problempublished at 21:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Hearts couldn’t take the big chances. Shankland, the man at the heart of that story, he needs to put the ball in the back of the net. That’s what he gets paid to do.
At the end of the day, when you’re down at the bottom and struggling, when your striker gets these chances and he can’t put them away, that is a problem.
‘Great second half display’published at 21:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Martin O’Neill
Former Celtic manager on Sky Sports
We knew Celtic would create chances in the second half. It was a great performance.
Eventually, Hearts looked like a side who are struggling. It was a real struggle for them second half.
FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-4 Celtic
Boos from the remaining home fans as Celtic hit Hearts with four goals to move three clear at the top.
FT: Hearts 1-4 CelticImage source, SNS
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Hearts 1-4 Celtic
Into the last minute at Tynecastle and the place is just about empty, apart from the pocket of Celtic fans at the far end.
‘Emphatic penalty’published at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-4 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
Brilliant penalty, right into the corner.
Gordon goes the right way but can’t get anything on it. It was emphatic.
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GOAL! Hearts 1-4 Celticpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Adam Idah (pen)
And it’s four with 94 minutes on the clock.
Smashed into the bottom-left corner.
Celtic goal
PENALTY to Celtic!published at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-3 Celtic
Jorge Grant trips James Forrest in the box.
Definite spot kick.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s James Forrest (R) is brought down in the box by Hearts’ Jorge Grant during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
‘Magnificent double save’published at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-3 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
The first one was point blank, he’s spread himself again.
The second one, he gets up so quickly and uses his legs.
A brilliant double save from Craig Gordon. Magnificent.
GREAT SAVES!published at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-3 Celtic
Craig Gordon, wow.
Two stunning saves to deny winger Yang and Adam Idah on the rebound.
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Haha, he eventually emerges then looks like he’s forgotten something and heads back down the tunnel!
The exact motion you would do if you left your keys somewhere. Amazing.
Now he’s back. Hooray. Play on.
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Postpublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-3 Celtic
We’re still waiting on the fourth official to get his kit on and get out.
There are only a few minutes left, just let a fan do it for a laugh.
Postpublished at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-3 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
Right, abandon the game. A point each!
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Hearts 1-3 Celtic
Seems one of the linesmen is injured and will need to be replaced by the fourth official.
It’s been a strange day, it really has.
CLOSE!published at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-3 Celtic
Celtic progress the ball from keeper to attack and the move ends with Paulo Bernardo looping one just over.
‘Too little, too late’published at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 1-3 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
It’s a brilliant hit, it really is. He drives forward, gets it on to his right foot and smashes it into the back of the net.
He gives Schmeichel absolutely no chance. Wonderful finish.
Too little, too late, I’m afraid.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Hearts’ Musa Drammeh pulls a goal back to make it 3-1 during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
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GOAL! Hearts 1-3 Celticpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Musa Drammeh
Only a consolation, surely, but goal of the night.
Only just on, Musa Drammeh drives forward and unleashes a beauty of a finish from more than 20 yards out.
Hearts goal
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Hearts 0-3 Celtic
Couple of Hearts changes amid the Celtic celebrations as Yan Dhanda and Musa Drammeh replace Cammy Devlin and Blair Spittal.
‘Clinical Celtic’published at 21:24 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 0-3 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
That’s the difference. Celtic are clinical when they get the opportunities.
Adam Idah is not going to pass there. He’s a striker and he wants to put the ball in the back of the net.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s Adam Idah celebrates as he scores to make it 3-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
‘Game over’published at 21:23 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 0-3 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
It’s nice one-touch football by Celtic and it’s a great finish.
It could have been so different if Shankland had smashed the ball in a couple of minutes ago to make it 2-1.
But now it is 3-0. Game over.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s Adam Idah scores to make it 3-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
goal
GOAL! Hearts 0-3 Celticpublished at 21:22 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Adam Idah
Three goals and three points clear.
Celtic dance their way past a weak Hearts defence and Adam Idah’s finish runs through Craig Gordon and into the far corner.
Celtic goal
‘Harsh to boo him’published at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
What is Shankland doing?
It’s harsh to boo him but that’s a man short on confidence in front of goal.
He would not have passed that last year.
GREAT SAVE!published at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
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Hearts 0-2 Celtic
That simply has to end in a goal.
Beni Baningime slides and wins the ball right on the edge of the Celtic box.
It reaches Lawrence Shankland, who decides to bounce one to Cammy Devlin who is in a better shooting position, but Kasper Schmeichel makes the save.
It was all very unconvincing from the hosts.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel makes a second half save during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Postpublished at 21:18 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:18 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Here come the final Celtic switches.
Nicolas Kuhn is replaced with fellow winger Yang and Adam Idah comes on for Kyogo Furuhashi.
HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:17 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Second after coming on, Anthony Ralston comes within inches of scoring… into his own net.
He tries to knee a dangerous cross back to Kasper Schmeichel, but it hits off the left-hand post and he’s very lucky to avoid a red face.
Postpublished at 21:15 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:15 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
And another Celtic switch.
Off goes Alistair Johnston for Scotland’s Anthony Ralston.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:14 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Nicolas Kuhn skips past James Penrice and the Hearts man is a second too late.
Yellow card and he’s now suspended for the next game against Aberdeen.
Postpublished at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:14 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Kyogo’s touch lets him down as Reo Hatate picks him out.
Hatate then lets fly from range, but it’s off target.
Two goals in five minutespublished at 21:13 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:13 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates as he scores to make it 1-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn celebrates scoring to make it 2-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Postpublished at 21:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:11 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Hearts also turn to their bench as Jorge Grant and Kenneth Vargas replace Malachi Boateng and Alan Forrest.
Postpublished at 21:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:10 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Double Celtic change as Arne Engels and Daizen Maeda make way for James Forrest and Paulo Bernardo.
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Postpublished at 21:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:09 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Nicolas Kuhn has scored four goals and provided seven assists in his last eight away Premiership appearances.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn celebrates as he scores to make it 2-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Postpublished at 21:06 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:06 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
You felt Hearts had to score in that first half. Celtic were only going to improve after the break.
It’s a long way back for the home side now.
‘Gordon had no chance’published at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:05 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-2 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
Celtic break so quick. What a finish it is by Kuhn.
He smashes it in and gives Gordon no chance.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn scores to make it 2-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
goal
GOAL! Hearts 0-2 Celticpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:03 GMT 23 November
Nicolas Kuhn
Bang!
Nicolas Kuhn drives into the box and hammers in a devastating near-post finish. Craig Gordon can do nothing about it.
What a season the Celtic winger is having.
Celtic goal
YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:03 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-1 Celtic
First booking of the night goes the way of Daizen Maeda, who trips Cammy Devlin.
Postpublished at 21:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:02 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-1 Celtic
That was Kyogo’s 10th touch of the game. It’s what he does.
A difference-maker.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi scores to make it 1-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
‘Unlucky for Gordon’published at 21:01 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
21:01 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-1 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
It was another brilliant save from Gordon.
He was unlucky to not get enough on it to keep it away from Kyogo.
goal
GOAL! Hearts 0-1 Celticpublished at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:58 GMT 23 November
Kyogo Furuhashi
Where’d that come from?
It’s so unfortunate for Hearts as Daniel Oyegoke’s clearance ricochets off Callum McGregor and Kyogo happily claims and buries at the second attempt after another fine save from Craig Gordon.
He was played onside by Frankie Kent, who was slow to get out.
Celtic goal
Postpublished at 20:57 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:57 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Arne Engels looks to pop one in behind to Reo Hatate, but he doesn’t make the run.
Frustrating again for Celtic.
‘Brilliant goalkeeping’published at 20:54 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:54 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
What a save. It was a great run from Kyogo.
Craig Gordon comes out, spreads and gets a leg to it.
Brilliant goalkeeping and brilliant play from Celtic.
GREAT SAVE!published at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:53 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Nicolas Kuhn, that’s another outrageous pass.
His curling ball wipes out the entire Hearts defence and Kyogo’s got a huge chance, but Craig Gordon makes a crucial stop with his leg.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi (R) misses a second half chance during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on November 23, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)Image source, SNS
Postpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:50 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
More of the same from Hearts, then?
Cammy Devlin slides in and wins a ball off Daizen Maeda within seconds of the restart.
KICK-OFFpublished at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:49 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
We go again.
‘Excellent Hearts’published at 20:45 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:45 GMT 23 November
HT: Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
Hearts have been excellent. They have been the better side.
On another day, probably 12 months ago, Shankland would have put Hearts ahead.
It is half a job done. Still 45 minutes to go.
Quiet Kyogopublished at 20:42 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:42 GMT 23 November
HT: Hearts 0-0 Celtic
When Kyogo’s not involved, he’s really not involved.
The Celtic striker had just six touches in that first half.
KyogoImage source, SNS
‘Hearts disappointed not to be ahead’published at 20:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:40 GMT 23 November
HT: Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Neil Critchley will be disappointed Hearts aren’t in front.
Overall, he will be happy though at the performance.
Kuhn tackledImage source, SNS
Penrice’s positive playpublished at 20:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:37 GMT 23 November
HT: Hearts 0-0 Celtic
James Penrice has undoubtedly been the standout in the game.
He created three chances in that first half alone.
A constant threat up the left-hand side.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:34 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Hearts will be happy with that. In fact, they might actually be slightly annoyed they aren’t ahead.
A bit disjointed from Celtic, who will surely improve after the break.
Hearts 0-0 CelticImage source, SNS
Postpublished at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:32 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
No added time at the end of this first half.
Postpublished at 20:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:29 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
It opens up again for Hearts and it’s that man James Penrice who provides the key pass once more.
His pull back is towards Alan Forrest and he allows the ball to roll across him before letting fly, but the desperate Celtic defence block it.
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‘Sloppy Celtic’published at 20:28 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:28 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Celtic have been a wee bit sloppy and are getting caught on the ball too often in midfield.
That gets the crowd up here.
Postpublished at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:27 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
He will, but they need to get through these next five minutes without conceding.
A crucial time in the game, this.
‘Critchley will be delighted’published at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:27 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Chris Sutton
Former Celtic striker on Sky Sports
I think Neil Critchley will be delighted with the way his team has played so far.
Postpublished at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:25 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
It opens up for Nicolas Kuhn as he cuts inside, but he looks to pass rather than shooting and Hearts nip in to clear.
Postpublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:22 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Celtic go up the other end and win a corner, but again it’s a poor delivery from Arne Engels.
Ten minutes until the break.
Postpublished at 20:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:19 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Ooft, the ball is just nicked off the toes of Lawrence Shankland as he looks to smash in from close range.
Hearts then hunt and win it straight back brilliantly.
That gets the crowd going!
Postpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:17 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
According to Opta, Celtic have had almost 70% possession – but Hearts have had double the amount of shots.
Postpublished at 20:14 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:14 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
This game is ebbing and flowing nicely.
Now Hearts are having another a wee phase where they need to retreat and stand firm as Celtic dominate the ball again.
Postpublished at 20:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:11 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Ambitious one from Kyogo.
He takes an excellent touch then tries one from range, but Craig Gordon is claiming that all night long.
‘Good again from Penrice’published at 20:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:10 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
More good play by Penrice again down the left-hand side.
Shankland has to generate the power and it’s easy enough for Schmeichel.
Postpublished at 20:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:09 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
The James Penrice x Blair Spittal collab down the Hearts left is causing Celtic all kinds of problems.
They combine again and Penrice delivers for Lawrence Shankland, who powers a header into the arms of Kasper Schmeichel.
It’s another chance…
Hearts 0-0 CelticImage source, SNS
Postpublished at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:07 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Dearie me, Nicolas Kuhn with one of the passes of the season.
It’s a gorgeous outside-of-the-boot ball towards Kyogo, who can’t get it under control.
That deserved a shot to come from it.
‘Last year he scores that’published at 20:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:05 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Allan Preston
Former Hearts defender on BBC Sportsound
Last year he would have smashed that into the back of the net.
It’s lovely play from Penrice to get to the bye-line and then pick out Shankland.
Hearts 0-0 CelticImage source, SNS
CLOSE!published at 20:04 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:04 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Excellent pressure from Hearts down both flanks.
James Penrice takes an excellent touch and finds Lawrence Shankland in the box, but his left-foot finish is narrowly wide.
Last season, I reckon that’s a different outcome.
Postpublished at 20:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:02 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
An Arne Engels corner is headed behind and he has another to take.
This one is even worse. Doesn’t beat the first man.
Postpublished at 20:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
20:00 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Couple of chances for Hearts to build something when winning the ball, but it all breaks down too easily.
They’ll need to be really good in possession tonight.
‘Celtic settling’published at 19:58 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:58 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
It was a sloppy start from Celtic, allowing Hearts to get the initiative.
They have settled down now though.
Kuhn in possession for CelticImage source, SNS
Postpublished at 19:57 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:57 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Hearts are holding their shape and look ready to pounce on any Celtic error, but they can’t really get a touch of the ball for now.
Postpublished at 19:54 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:54 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Another excellent chipped ball from Callum McGregor, but Kye Rowles gets a vital touch to deny Kyogo a certain goal.
Celtic starting to dominate.
Postpublished at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:53 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Not far away from Daizen Maeda, who is onside as Callum McGregor finds him over the top.
It’s a difficult header and it loops over.
19:51 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
This is positive from Hearts. Very positive indeed.
A poor touch from Callum McGregor, a rare sight, and James Penrice has the ball 20 yards from the Celtic goal.
His shot is driven low and Kasper Schmeichel claims.
Postpublished at 19:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:50 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
Blair Spittal, you have to score.
A one-two with Lawrence Shankland and Spittal is in, but he completely miscues his attempt and it’s easy for Kasper Schmeichel.
He has to burst the net!
Postpublished at 19:48 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:48 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
It’s a rowdy atmosphere at Tynecastle.
You wouldn’t expect any less at this time on a Saturday night!
Hearts 0-0 CelticImage source, SNS
KICK-OFFpublished at 19:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:47 GMT 23 November
Hearts 0-0 Celtic
And we’re off in Gorgie.
Celtic huddleImage source, SNS
Postpublished at 19:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:44 GMT 23 November
Hearts v Celtic (19:45)
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Tynecastle Park
This should be a cracker at Tynecastle to round off what has been another incredible day in Scottish football.
Hearts are the last Scottish side to defeat the champions and although that was way back in March and so much has happened since then, they will fancy their chances of repeating the upset.
That loss is Celtic’s only domestic defeat this year and Brendan Rodgers will want to maintain the incredible run of form they are on right now.
Reminder of the teams…published at 19:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:40 GMT 23 November
Hearts v Celtic (19:45)
Hearts XI
Hearts: Gordon, Oyegoke, Kent, Rowles, Penrice, Devlin, Boateng, Baningime, Forrest, Spittal, Shankland.
Substitutes: Clark, Kingsley, Halkett, Grant, Dhanda, Wilson, Forrester, Musa, Vargas.
Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Kuhn, Maeda, Kyogo.
Substitutes: Sinisalo, Scales, Idah, Valle, McCowan, Bernardo, Forrest, Ralston.
Celtic XI
Celtic’s last visit to Tynecastle…published at 19:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:37 GMT 23 November
Hearts v Celtic (19:45)
Media caption,
Watch again: Hearts defeat Celtic in VAR-laden clash
Celtic are unbeaten in 26 domestic games. The last Scottish team to beat them? Hearts.
Back in early March, the Jambos prevailed 2-0 in a VAR-dominated contest in which Celtic missed a penalty and had Yang Hyun-jun controversially sent off before a Jorge Grant spot-kick and Lawrence Shankland strike secured victory.
The drama wasn’t finished there. Brendan Rodgers’ post-match comments – the Celtic boss complained of “incompetence” from the match officials – earned him a touchline ban.
Will tonight’s encounter be similarly combustible?
What do the stats say?published at 19:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November
19:34 GMT 23 November
Hearts v Celtic (19:45)
After their 2-0 win in March last season, Hearts could win back-to-back home league meetings with Celtic for the first time since August 2006.
Celtic have won both of their last two league meetings with Hearts without conceding. They last both won and kept a clean sheet three times in a row against the Jambos in the Scottish Premiership in May 2017 during Brendan Rodgers’ first spell in charge.
Only Celtic (177) have recorded more pressed sequences in the Scottish Premiership this season than Hearts (162).
Celtic have won all six of their away league games this season by an aggregate score of 18-1. Only in 1957-58 (10), 1971-72 (nine) and 2017-18 (seven) have they ever won their opening seven away matches of a league campaign.
Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn has been directly involved in 21 shots following a ball carry (10 shots, 11 chances created) in the Scottish Premiership this season, the most of any player.