{"id":9966,"date":"2016-09-26T08:32:46","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T07:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=9966"},"modified":"2016-09-26T08:32:46","modified_gmt":"2016-09-26T07:32:46","slug":"celtic-v-kilmarnock-player-ratings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=9966","title":{"rendered":"Celtic v Kilmarnock -Player Ratings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Broadsword<\/strong> gives us his ratings for the 6-1 crushing of Kilmarnock<\/em><\/p>\n

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Celtic 6 Kilmarnock 1
\n24\/9\/2016 Player Ratings<\/p>\n

Following the annihilation of Derek Johnstone, courtesy of Chris Sutton on Friday evening (if you haven\u2019t listened to it then you should make it your priority in life) there was a pleasant fervour around Celtic Park immediately prior to the visit of Kilmarnock.<\/p>\n

I hadn\u2019t seen much of Kilmarnock before this match, I was aware that they had made a number of changes to their squad however I had the suspicion that they wouldn\u2019t be up to much and I was right. Celtic on the other hand were tremendous. Lovely football throughout the game, strong interplay, varied movement and a real clinical edge which was very welcome following the ICT and Alloa games. Arguably the best performance of the season so far; here\u2019s my humble ratings to reflect that opinion.
\nDorus De Vries \u2013 3
\nAye, so that\u2019s not really in keeping with my introduction but, again, he wasn\u2019t good enough. He had two, maybe three things to do and didn\u2019t do them very well at all. He was beaten for the first goal from a strike about 35-40 yards out on the left \u2013 it was a cracking hit but, having watched it again I\u2019d have to say he could have done better i.e. save the bastarding thing. He had a nervy pass which a more alert specimen than Kris Boyd could have munched up. He then told us to calm down. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s much confidence in this guy and he was hooked (as in subbed) at half time.<\/p>\n

Mikael Lustig \u2013 8
\nAlways willing to provide a valuable option in attack, set up the equaliser with a measured low ball into the box and looking very solid defensively. He put in a few good tackles and was a great help to James Forrest.<\/p>\n

Erik Sviatchenko \u2013 7
\nDid what he to do and did it reasonably well. Had the Kilmarnock centre forward well watched the entire game.<\/p>\n

Jozo Simunovic \u2013 8
\nCalm, composed and confident. Able to defend soundly and contribute to the attacking play. Hopefully this will be a confidence builder and we see more positive performances from the non-Torino player.<\/p>\n

Kieran Tierney \u2013 9
\nPlays with a desire, enthusiasm and energy which British cyclists would be proud of. An incredibly incessant and focussed performance. Maybe it\u2019s because I was brought up watching Anton Rogan that I have a natural fear of left backs but this guy is proving to be the cure. Defended excellently when called for and caused the visiting defence many problems. He put a good ball in for the second and was so confident that he was ordering a pint in the Five Ways by the time Dembele had scored it.<\/p>\n

Nir Bitton \u2013 7
\nVery tidy and seems to be getting better. Kept it simple, made it hard for the other mob when they had the sheer gall to try and enjoy possession and looked as if he enjoyed himself.<\/p>\n

Scott Brown \u2013 8
\nSee above however he showed strong on-field leadership to help the team after going a goal down. Another performance to suggest that he is far from done, as I had stupidly thought a few months back.<\/p>\n

James Forrest \u2013 8
\nCracking goal and another excellent performance. Confident, tricky and troublesome for the opposition. Another who keeps improving and long may it continue.<\/p>\n

Tom Rogic \u2013 9
\nThank f**k he\u2019s signed a new contract. He managed the full game and was brilliant throughout. His goal was largely due to a goalkeeping error but his performance fully merited it. Always looking for the ball, keeping it, taking players on, reverse passes, confusing the absolute buggery out of the Kilmarnock team, winning the ball back and just being an all-round good egg. Fantastic.<\/p>\n

Scott Sinclair \u2013 7
\nAnother goal thanks to the generosity of Griffiths at the penalty, another shitload of running and effective pressing and another fine shift. Did we seriously get him for \u00a33.5m (ish)?<\/p>\n

Moussa Dembele \u2013 9
\nTwo wonderful finishes. They are works of art; to get the precision, control and power on each was fantastic. He ran them ragged for large spells of the game \u2013 his movement at times was very good, allowing others to step in and attack. I\u2019m going to enjoy him while he\u2019s here which will hopefully be for a while yet.<\/p>\n

Subs<\/p>\n

Craig Gordon \u2013 6<\/p>\n

Had precious little to do but was fine. One crap pass to Tierney was the low point. Hopefully he\u2019ll be the first pick now.<\/p>\n

Paddy Roberts \u2013 6<\/p>\n

Came on, tried stuff that worked, tried other stuff that didn\u2019t. More to come.<\/p>\n

Leigh Griffiths \u2013 8
\nScored one, won a penalty and looked in the mood. Delighted to see him back<\/p>\n

Brendan Rodgers \u2013 9
\nIt was a brave (and correct) decision to take off the goalie he had asked for at half time. Chest strain aside it shows that he is willing to address issues promptly. He had the team playing excellent, entertaining football and he deserves all the praise that is coming his way. Wednesday might be another rude awakening but it is thanks to him that we\u2019re not playing on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Stats<\/p>\n

Possession
\nCeltic – 68% Kilmarnock \u2013 32%
\nShots
\nCeltic – 23 Kilmarnock \u2013 4
\nShots on target
\nCeltic – 9 Kilmarnock \u2013 2
\nCorners
\nCeltic – 4 Kilmarnock \u2013 1
\nFouls
\nCeltic – 8 Kilmarnock \u2013 8<\/p>\n

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