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On the actual football issues, Celtic were urged to perform better in the Champions League, with one fan begging for a win in Europe’s premier club competition as a Christmas present. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has chosen to break with tradition and ditch the club's annual January warm-weather trip to the Middle East. (Scottish Sun) external-link Apart from David Turnbull's goal, the biggest noise from Celtic fans was pre-match when the ultras group welcomed the team bus before heading away from the stadium.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has told his players they need to create their own buzz at Parkhead after a flat afternoon against Motherwell. The longer their troubles from the spot continue, the bigger the psychological burden becomes on an already mentally taxing challenge in football. We have enough of the ball, got into some really good areas, we just missed that final moment of combination play and that final moment of quality that allows you to get in front and opens the game up.Rangers have been warned by Uefa over the "unsporting conduct" of their ball boys during a Europa League group stage match against Sparta Prague. (Scottish Sun) external-link

We went down to 10 men after 20 minutes and the battling nature was just outstanding,” explained Stewart. That percentage is the lowest of the five Premiership teams who have been awarded three of more penalties this season - with Livingston and St Mirren both perfect from their respective trio of penalties this campaign.Tony: How can pundits make Motherwell goalkeeper man of match when the time wasting was ridiculous? The fans get short changed all the time. Only in 2020/21 did they truly hit the spot from the spot, only missing one penalty to chalk up a 85.7% conversion rate. Stewart admits he didn’t sit in front of the TV to see the draw being made live on Sportscene on Sunday night, but word soon spread. Lawwell and Brendan Rodgers offered a stiff defence of their efforts in the UCL while bemoaning the gap has got bigger. Of course recruitment was also a hot topic and one supporter asked why Lawwell’s son has been made the head of it. CEO Michael Nicholson replied because it was Ange Postecoglou’s wish for him to be given the role.

James: I want to know why our team leader and captain is not taking the penalties. These penalty misses could cost us dear come the end of the season. The Serie A outfit lost at the weekend to bottom side Salernitana, who had not won all term, and find themselves 11th in the Italian top-flight. It was the third time Celtic have failed to score from a penalty in the league this season, leaving them with a 62.5% conversion rate out of eight opportunities.Consequently, pressure has been building on coach Maurizio Sarri, who led Lazio to a second-place finish last season and a second Champions League campaign in 15 years. With the Green Brigade still banned, the visiting fans were often more audible than the home support during Saturday's 1-1 draw. It was, however, a reminder of the fragility of the title race if golden opportunities are passed up. Veteran English striker Billy Sharp reveals his regrets at not joining Celtic under Neil Lennon, instead opting to stay with Sheffield United. (No Tippy Tappy Football via Football Scotland external-link )

Despite their comfortable position atop the Premiership, Celtic are struggling from 12 yards this season - an unavoidable fact that was salvaged somewhat when David Turnbull converted against his old team in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Motherwell.

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I wasn’t watching the draw,” said Stewart. “I was at the Christmas market with my family having some mulled wine, and on some rides with my kids, so I never knew until my phone started buzzing and lighting up as everyone got excited." Sam: Gone are the days when teams feared the pace of Celtic. Brendan Rodgers has a small army of wingers but is just unwilling to let them make runs with pace. The pedestrian slow build-up play is predictable and you're starting to see teams get accustomed to it. Change of tactics and of work rate. The "we never stop" motto to "we never got started". It's not a new problem for the champions either. In three of the four seasons that preceded this one, their success rate from penalties was 75% or below.