Impact of new signings already evident

The impact of our new signings is already evident.  Kieran Tierney did what Kieran Tierney does: knocked the ball beyond his defender, beat him in the sprint and threw in a dangerous cross.  Benjamin Nygren found space inside the box and made no mistake when he met Kieran’s cross.

Benji turned provider for Reo Hatate to double the lead midway through the second half as Celtic eased to the win with no sign of the trouble they had last time against Aberdeen.

Despite the control they had in the game, Celtic still looked rusty.  Daizen Maeda was unusually quiet, then he was oh-so-usually wasteful when clean through with only the keeper to beat.

Whatever the plan is to get the ball to Adam Idah, it is clearly not working.  The big striker cannot be singled out for blame on this point.  This term has started with Brendan Rodgers benching two of last summer’s expensive signings, the manager will be reluctant to sit Adam alongside Auston Trusty and Arne Engels.

Declining the opportunity to postpone our next league fixture (home to Livingston) now looks like a good call.  We have the incentive to put clear blue water between us and others.  The season may only be two games old, but it already has the juices flowing.

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