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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Celtic coasted to a three goal victory at Kilmarnock tonight but that was only half the story as whisper it\u2026.Commons was rank rotten until his first goal!<\/p>\n
The first half was a catalogue of errors and poor decision making as Commons and his team-mates struggled to adapt to a dreadful pitch and created very little in the form of goalscoring chances. And yet it almost started perfectly for Celtic. Within a couple of minutes a header was flicked on to Stokes who put the ball in the net but he was correctly called for offside. Celtic were huffing and puffing by frustrating themselves with the attacking three of Commons, Stokes and Griffiths struggling to make an impact due to not so good play.<\/p>\n
On the bright side tonight saw the introduction of 17 year old central midfielder Liam Henderson to the Celtic team. I\u2019ve heard so many positive comments about him. Many being the kids a machine and as a powerfully built Bhoy it\u2019s clear to see why! Shoulders of an Ox but the kid has good awareness, great workrate and keeps it simple. All good signs.<\/p>\n
The first half in reality was a non-event although in their spells of possession it was good to see Kilmarnock look to retain the ball and pass it to feet.<\/p>\n
The second half was a very different matter\u2026<\/p>\n
Mulgrew drove out of defence and played the ball to Griffiths who in turn played a nice through ball to Commons. With composure (and skill) personified Kris used the outside of his left foot to guide the ball past the keeper into the back of the net. A nice goal and beautiful finish.<\/p>\n
After huffing puffing for over 50 minutes the Celtic supporters only had to wait a couple of minutes for goal number two. Commons received the ball outside the area and passed it wide to onrushing full back Matthews. The Welshman returned the pass back across goal and there was Commons for the easiest of sidefoot finishes.<\/p>\n
2-0 and coasting.<\/p>\n
Commons had another effort (correctly) called for offside as Celtic by now were in complete control. Griffiths appeared to strain his leg in the first half and was replced by Pukki. This made no difference to the game as Celtic passed the ball around well with Scott Brown in particular dominating in midfield.<\/p>\n
With less than ten minutes to go it was goal number three for Celtic and hat-trick strike from goal hero Commons as he picked the ball midway in Killie\u2019s half before driving at their goal and driving a low sand-cutter into the corner of the net. As Broony said after the game; \u201cWhenever Kris gets the ball on his left foot you think it\u2019s in the back of the net\u201d.<\/p>\n
Liam Henderson was replaced by the returning Kayal and the youngster went off to receive a great hug from proud manager Lennon who commented after the game; \u201cHenderson is a real bonus tonight. Didn’t expect him to play as long or as well as he did. He’s a real talent\u201d.<\/p>\n
With the clock ticking down useless referee Willie Collum got in on the act when he denied an absolute stonewall penalty when Stokes was bundled to the ground when he was about to shoot. It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s 3-0 with a few minutes to go. A penalty is a penalty and he\u2019s a useless wee shite of a man.<\/p>\n
After the match Neil Lennon enthused “The second half was sensational. All of them (players) played well. Henderson lad got better & better as the game went on. Commons was masterful & Scott Brown outstanding\u201d.<\/p>\n
So Celtic move three points closer to the title and still have their eyes on 100 league points. We are far better to watch with the balance right and only the shambolic pitch tonight in my view stopped us scoring far earlier.<\/p>\n
Here we go\u2026..three in a row.<\/p>\n
Full Time: Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 3 (Commons 57, 59 and 86)<\/b><\/p>\n
ETims POTM: Commons was truly rotten until his first goal but you cannot deny a hat-trick scorer MOTM. Mentions for Brown, Matthews and Johansen who played well.<\/p>\n
Happy St Patrick\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n
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