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    Baffling Celtic decisions questioned by pundit

    "That baffled the life out of me. That’s what I couldn’t get"
    Mark DixonBy Mark DixonSeptember 26, 2026No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Clyde 1 Superscoreboard pundit Gordon Dalziel has been left baffled by some of Celtic’s decision making in recent weeks, in particular the 1-0 home loss to The Rangers last Sunday…

    Ryan Naderi of the Rangers celebrates
    Ryan Naderi of the Rangers celebrates scoring the only goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and the Rangers at Celtic Park on September 20, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

    That defeat was the second loss to our bitter rivals in the space of seven days, as well as a home defeat by Ferencvaros sandwiched in between.

    The Celtic Park defeat to the Ibrox side saw a radical overhaul of the sides shape and formation, and one that Martin O’Neill was forced to alter at the interval such was the lack of impetus from the players who looked totally lost.

    Kasper Hogh was introduced to proceedings to give us a bigger goal threat, with Camilo Duran again being moved from his favoured role to a more wide position.

    Celtic also finished the game with a number of wingers on the field, with James Forrest playing a more unfamiliar ‘number 10’ role.

    Camilo Duran of Celtic
    13th September 2026; Ibrox, Scottish League Cup Football, Rangers versus Celtic; Camilo Duran of Celtic and Nicolas Raskin of Rangers on the ball. Photo Vagelis Georgariou

    Dalziel like the rest of us were baffled by the moves, feeling Camilo Durán should have stayed more central to partner Kasper Hogh in a bid to breach the Ibrox defence.

    Kasper Hogh
    Kasper Hogh of Celtic applauds fans after the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Celtic FC and Ferencvarosi TC at Celtic Park on September 17, 2026 . (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

    “Some of the decisions over the last couple of weeks have been absolutely baffling. They’ve been absolutely baffling for me,” he said speaking on Clyde One Superscoreboard.

    “The one thing I couldn’t understand was everybody was crying for the two centre-forwards to play together as two strikers. On Sunday afternoon at half-time, he had the perfect opportunity with the players on the pitch, the shape that he had to go with his two strikers.

    James Forrest of Celtic
    13th September 2026; Ibrox, Scottish League Cup Football, Rangers versus Celtic; James Forrest of Celtic puts the ball in. Photo Vagelis Georgariou

    “And James Forrest comes on and plays as a number 10. That baffled the life out of me. That’s what I couldn’t get.”

    You’re not alone Gordon, everyone can see that our tactics aren’t working, apart from those whose job it is to implement them.

    Celtic manager Martin O'Neill
    Celtic manager Martin O’Neill looks on during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and the Rangers at Celtic Park on September 20, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

    There’s little to no chance of Martin O’Neill – if he stays on – repeating those makes again, whether they were his own or the ideas from his coaching staff.

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    Mark Dixon

    An ordinary everyday Celtic supporters hailing and still residing in Govan in the shadows of the enemy. I’m a season ticket holder. I Witnessed my first Celtic game in 1988 and have attended when I can ever since. Growing up in the 90s I witnessed Celtic at their lowest, and now appreciate the historic success we enjoy today. I enjoy writing about this wonderful football club and hopefully will continue to do so. I’ve always been a keen writer and initially started this a hobby. My ambition is to one day become as good an author as my fellow Celtic Shorts colleagues.

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