Ange Postecoglou bought the plaudits from Pittodrie. Jim Goodwin simply bought panned.
The Hotline had lots to say about Celtic’s 1-0 win over Aberdeen within the Granite Metropolis which saved them 9 clear on the high of the Premiership. Goodwin’s defensive set-up virtually saved the champions at bay earlier than Callum McGregor’s 87th minute winner, however the method didn't go down too properly with many.
Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, mentioned: "Postecoglou’s well-known mantra is we by no means cease, however after witnessing one more dramatic late win, it might be modified to we by no means panic. Nonetheless, I've to confess, Aberdeen performed like a aspect fearing relegation as an alternative of attempting to shut the hole on Rangers in second place and I’ll be astonished in the event that they present the identical destructive perspective on Tuesday.” Jack Armstrong, Bathgate, mentioned: “I like Ange’s type and Aberdeen bought precisely what they deserved. To defend like that for 90 minutes by yourself midden is surprising. But when you will maintain attempting to bop the ball into the online, then you definately want gamers with good abilities and imaginative and prescient."
Invoice Lockerbie, Northampton, continued: “Having witnessed the fantastic thing about the World Cup, on Saturday we have been subjected to the beast of the SPFL in Aberdeen. Like Willie Miller, I hope I don’t have to take a seat by means of one other 90 minutes like that. Sadly, with Livingston and St Johnstone up subsequent, oh sure we are going to!”
Charles Buchanan despatched an e mail to say: “That was as anti-football because it will get. Jim Goodwin needs to be embarrassed for himself and Aberdeen followers. I assumed soccer was about attempting to win a sport. It was a Good-Win for Celtic.”
Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, mentioned: “Regardless of the hype over Dons strikers, Joe Hart in all probability didn’t have a single save to make in opposition to Aberdeen. Add to that, Celtic have been camped in Aberdeen’s 18-yard field for many of the sport. Usual consequence, too.”
Michael Emonds, Northampton, had phrases of reward for a Celtic hero after the victory within the Granite Metropolis.
He mentioned: “Congratulations to James Forrest for his one centesimal objective help to go together with his 100+ objectives and do what solely Jimmy Johnstone and Henrik Larsson have accomplished earlier than him at Celtic. Commiserations to Aberdeen followers paying their hard-earned to observe that anti-football dross served up after which defended by their supervisor. Disgrace on him. He’ll get soccer banned.”
However David Bryce, Troon, mentioned: “Celtic received however the efficiency was very poor. O’Riley, Hatate, Maeda, Kyogo and Jota ought to all be dropped for the upcoming video games. It’s time Forrest, Turnbull and Abada bought a run within the group. I've to say that Aberdeen's method was disgraceful for a house group. They're completely woeful.”
Henry Moffat, Stirling, mentioned: “What a sickener that should be to the Rangers followers watching Celtic bag one more late winner, particularly once they know there may be one other £40m assured Champions League pot ready for us if we win it.”
Scott Gowers, Edinburgh, isn’t proud of fixture scheduling as he mentioned: “Why on earth are Rangers having to journey to Aberdeen after which to Dingwall right now of 12 months in the identical week? It’s extraordinary two midweek league video games in Scotland inside such a short while with one group overlaying a lot distance.
“Absolutely to keep away from unavoidable postponements and conspiracies, is it not potential that golf equipment in the course of the festive interval or main as much as and a bit after ought to face regional video games as climate and distance usually result in postponements. This isn’t having a go at anyone as clearly the likes of Ross County and Aberdeen need to journey additional on a weekly foundation when taking part in away.”
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