Celtic have more than £75m extra cash in the bank than Rangers as the financial gap between the two Old Firm rivals continues to grow. (Football Insider), external
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We asked for your views on the 2-0 win against Dundee that kept Celtic top of the Premiership.
Here's what some of you said:
Patrick: Too many slack passes and wasted opportunities from the starting players. Fortunately the substitutes made all the difference, Alistair Johnston was subbed on and had scored within three minutes and Daizen Maeda won the penalty! At least we have the depth to rest some players, albeit for 60 minutes.
Michael: Excellent start to the season but concerns remain oover the strength of the back-up players. In a number of games this season - Falkirk, Ross County and Dundee - we have had to be rescued by the first-team players coming back on.
Eamon: Both the Falkirk game and this match show that the fringe players at Celtic just aren't up to the standard required and must be moved on in January. It's a matter of time before Celtic get caught out if five or six changes are made to the starting line-up. Start with the strongest team and then make changes when the game is safe.
Gordy: Proved again we can't make too many changes without disrupting how we play, but the game should have been out of site before half-time. Kyogo Furuhashi is out of sorts but will come good when it matters. Sadly Yang Hyun-Jun, Anthony Ralston and other squad players can't seem to play to the standard required when they start games, but we got the result and that's what matters.
Paul: You feel someone is about to face the fireworks soon, with Celtic missing so many chances and still winning by two or three goals. Could it be Aberdeen and then Leipzig this week? Great to have a top penalty scorer and commander Johnston on the wings.
John: A bit ponderous in the first half but the substitutions made all the difference, an easy night at the office.
Image source, SNS"I'm getting really lucky!"
Celtic's Alistair Johnston exuded modesty as he reflected on his prolific scoring form this season.
The Canada international netted in his second successive game to prise open a stubborn Dundee defence on Wednesday night and send Celtic on their way to a 2-0 win.
It took Johnston's tally for the season to four goals - not bad for a right-back - and has him jostling at the top of the Premiership scoring charts. Only Aberdeen's Pape Habib and Benjamin Kimpioka of St Johnstone have scored more.
"I just seem to go in to the six-yard box once or twice a game and it keeps falling to me," Johnston told Celtic TV.
"That one [against Dundee], I didn't know much about. I was just there and got a toe on it and I think I put their keeper off a bit.
"I think he was expecting it to get through, so finally the size 11 feet come to help me!
"I'm just happy I could break the deadlock there, get us going in the right direction and get a reward for all the hard work the guys had put in throughout the match."
With the League Cup semi-final against Aberdeen looming on Saturday, Brendan Rodgers made six changes for the Dundee game, with Celtic prevailing in the second half to stay top of the table on goal difference from the Dons, who defeated Rangers 2-1.
"It ended up being a good performance and one of those that we looked at that no matter what happens, you need to get three points, especially with other big matches going on," added Johnston.
"It was just important for us to focus on our work, get the three points, take care of our business and whatever happens, happens."
Image source, SNSCeltic's former Dundee midfielder Luke McCowan attempted five shots, his highest total in a single match in the Premiership.
Dundee have conceded two penalties in the Premiership this season, only Kilmarnock (three) have conceded more.
Celtic committed 10 fouls in this match, higher than their season average of 9.4 in the Premiership.
Dundee have conceded four goals to opposition substitutes in the Premiership this season, no team has conceded more.
Celtic captain Callum McGregor as well as Adam Idah and Nicolas Kuhn are expected to be available for Saturday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final with Aberdeen. (Record), external
Aberdeen's start to the season has been "fantastic", says Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, who is quick to point out his side have also been "brilliant" as both sides occupy the top two spots in the Scottish Premiership after 10 games. (Mail), external
Dundee manager Tony Docherty questions the penalty awarded to Celtic in his side's 2-0 defeat in Glasgow on Wednesday. (Herald - subscription), external
It took Brendan Rodgers' side 60 minutes, and three changes, to get going at Parkhead as Alistair Johnston made it two goals from two games by tapping home Yang Hyun-Jun's cross.
Arne Engels made it two seven minutes later when he calmly converted from the spot after Kyogo Furuhashi won a penalty.
And the league leaders saw it out from there against a Dundee side who have now just won twice in 10 and slip to 10th place.
Were you at Parkhead on Wednesday night or following the game from home? Either way we want to know what you made of the Celtic performance.
Brendan Rodgers give his reaction to Celtic's win over Dundee
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: "Alistair Johnston has got the feeling now of scoring goals so he's hungry," Rodgers said.
"But he's top class, he's a real leader, very strong defensively and a tough boy mentally. He's done fantastic for us but tonight was also a good chance to get Tony [Ralston] some minutes."
"My only focus is on ourselves, looking at us improving our performance level as we go through the season.
"We should have won against Aberdeen, we went a bit slack but we'll learn from that. I'm really pleased with the squad, we've been fantastic with lots of improvements to make."
"We'll be ready for that [cup semi-final v Aberdeen], we love going to Hampden. We're in a good place, getting players back so we'll be ready for Sunday."
Charlotte Cohen
BBC Sport Scotland
Image source, SNSBrendan Rodgers acknowledged in his pre-match press conference that changes would be necessary as his side battle with the hefty fixture schedule that comes with this new-look Champions League format plus all the domestic action.
He made six changes to the starting XI from the 3-0 win over Motherwell on Sunday, including swapping right-back Alistair Johnston for Anthony Ralston and opting for Paolo Bernardo over Reo Hatate in the middle of the park.
Despite 13 shots and an xG of 2.24 in the first half, they just couldn't break the deadlock. At the start of the second period, they once again peppered the Dundee box with chances that didn’t come to anything.
That’s when Rodgers brought on the big guns – Johnston, Hatate and Daizen Maeda replaced Ralston, Bernardo and Luis Palma and that trio made an immediate impact.
A real positive for Brendan Rodgers knowing that he has so many gamechangers within his squad but there will be a worry that those squad players can't deliver what's needed when called upon.
Image source, SNSFor his first league start of the season, Yang Hyun-Jun looked bright on the right for Celtic and set up Alistair Johnston for the hosts' opening goal.
Brendan Rodgers has rung the changes once again, making six alterations to the side that started the 3-0 victory over Motherwell.
Alistair Johnston, Liam Scales, Alex Valle, Reo Hatate, James Forrest and Daizen Maeda all drop to the bench. There's no Callum McGregor in the squad tonight.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is back in the starting line-up after making his return off the bench at the weekend, Greg Taylor is also back in at left-back while Anthony Ralston replaces Johnston on the right.
Arne Engels, Hyun-Jun Yang, and Luis Palma are also in from the start.
Worth noting that it's a first league start of the season for Palma, Yang and Ralston.
Tony Docherty has made three changes from the 2-1 defeat to St Johnstone. Trevor Carson is replaced by Jon McCracken between the sticks due to a knock. Josh Mulligan and Antonio Portales are in for Curtis Main and Billy Koumetio.
Image source, SNSCeltic are unbeaten in 39 league meetings with Dundee (W33 D6); only against Partick Thistle have they ever gone 40+ league matches in a row without defeat against a single opponent (48 from 1897 to 1923).
Dundee have lost 19 of their last 21 away games against Celtic in all competitions (D2) since a 2-0 victory in May 2001.
Celtic are unbeaten in 37 midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) home games in the Scottish Premiership (W33 D4), winning their last 22 in a row by an aggregate score of 63-6. The Hoops’ last such defeat came to St Johnstone in March 2015 (1-0).
Dundee are winless in their last 40 league meetings with reigning Scottish champions (D6 L34) since a 2-0 win away to Rangers in March 2001 under Ivano Bonetti.
Brendan Rodgers has won 12 of his 13 meetings with Dundee as Celtic manager in all competitions, drawing the other 0-0 in April 2018.
Image source, SNSCeltic striker Adam Idah will miss out with an ankle injury while Callum McGregor remains a doubt with a hip strain. Greg Taylor could make his comeback from a calf problem.
Dundee goalkeeper Trevor Carson will drop out with a knock and Scott Fraser remains unavailable but Jordan McGhee is fit again. Joe Shaughnessy is working his way back from a long-term knee injury.
Winger James Forrest, 33, is eager to savour what could be his last season at Celtic. (Record), external
Forrest wondered if he would play for Celtic again during a spell out of the first team. (Herald - subscription), external
Former Celtic general manager Jock Brown has become chairman of Hamilton Academical. (Sun), external
Luke McCowan has had a measured start to his Celtic career after his deadline-day switch from Dundee for a reported £1m.
However, an injury to captain Callum McGregor gave the 26-year-old midfielder his first league start for his new employers – and he did not disappoint.
McCowan, who revealed he has been using a mindset coach to get himself ready for games since long before his move to Celtic, bagged the opening goal against Motherwell on Sunday.
Manager Rodgers has hinted that McGregor could be fit enough for a midweek return, but McCowan may again get the chance to prove he belongs in the starting line-up as his former teammates arrive in the east end of Glasgow.
The Scot's upward trajectory has coincided with, and contributed to, a downward spiral for former manager Tony Docherty, with fan disquiet building after a run of one win in their latest eight outings, albeit that came in their own latest away trip to Motherwell.
Dundee have failed to beat Celtic in 43 meetings since a 2-0 win at Celtic Park in April 2001, losing their latest 10 in a row.
The last thing Docherty would want is for his former protege to put in another impressive performance to help continue that dismal run.
Image source, SNSBrendan Rodgers insists Celtic are "only focused on themselves" despite Wednesday night's match between Aberdeen and Rangers.
Celtic host Dundee as they look to continue their unbeaten start to the Premiership season, meanwhile second-placed Dons host Rangers at Pittodrie.
"I think it's a big game between second and third place but of course our focus is on our own [match]," the Celtic boss said.
"You can only look after yourself and I'm so pleased with how the team has been playing.
"If we look and think of anything else that can take away from our performance.
"I'm sure it'll be a really good game, it's a big game but we have a massive game at home to Dundee."
Image source, SNSCeltic manager Brendan Rodgers has been speaking to the media as his side prepare to host Dundee on Wednesday night.
Here are the main points:
Adam Idah is going for a scan today to find out the extent of the ankle injury sustained in a challenge from Motherwell's Liam Gordon.
Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell said Gordon's red card was "harsh", but Rodgers believes he will revise that opinion, adding: "He was on the stretch, he's off the floor and it's a bad challenge. I don't think you can deny that it's not that."
Rodgers insists he can't worry about how long Idah will be on the sidelines but is confident in players like Daizen Maeda who can fill in if the injury is longer term.
Captain Callum McGregor will be assessed to see if he's ready. If not, he'll "definitely be fine for the weekend" while Cameron Carter-Vickers will be in the squad for Wednesday night.
Rodgers says making drastic changes to the starting XI can sometimes "make a fool of you" but stresses the need for rotation given the number of games.
When asked about Aberdeen's game against Rangers, Rodgers stresses it's of "no concern" to him or his squad, who have a "massive" game at home to Dundee and mustn't "think of anything else that can take away from our performance".
Despite Dundee's recent poor results, Rodgers says "teams will always give that extra bit against the champions" and his side "have to guard against that".
Tino
Fan writer
The welcome return of Cameron Carter-Vickers in the 68th minute against Motherwell will have delighted Brendan Rodgers and Celtic fans alike.
The USA international missed seven games with injury (of which Celtic only won four) and will be keen to make up for lost time by regaining his place in the starting XI ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.
Just one problem though. Three into two doesn't go!
As recently as a week ago this wouldn't have been a topic of much debate, but the sudden emergence of Auston Trusty as a genuine contender against Atalanta will have given the manager plenty to think about for the upcoming matches.
And with Liam Scales continuing to defy the doubters, does Carter-Vickers walk straight back into the side?
The next three games offer a variety of challenges as we take on Dundee in the Premiership, Aberdeen in the League Cup, and then Leipzig in the Champions League.
And though it can be good to rotate plyers in certain areas of the park, Rodgers will be keen to find consistency within his back four as he looks to come through this latest run of games unscathed.
In truth, it is exactly the kind of selection 'headache' any manager wants, and it is the reason why Celtic shelled out £6m to bring Trusty to the club in the summer.
I have a feeling that while Rodgers will give Wednesday night's clash with Dundee the respect it deserves, he'll prioritise the Aberdeen and Leipzig fixtures that follow, and I'd expect to see Carter-Vickers – if he remains fit – start both those games.
And if pushed then it'll be Scales – a virtual ever-present under Rodgers second time around – who'll join him in the centre of defence.
Rodgers has been quoted as saying that competition is often the best coach, and on that basis he's now getting exactly what he wants thanks to some smart summer recruitment.
However, if you're under any illusions as to just how important Carter-Vickers is to this Celtic side, it's worth noting he ended the game at Fir Park sporting the captain's armband as he went to thank the travelling support for their backing.
And in the absence of Callum McGregor it's not an item our number 20 will be looking to give up any time soon.
Tino can be found at The Celtic Exchange, external
Image source, SNSLuke McCowan's strike sent Celtic on their way to victory at Fir Park
Luke McCowan revealed his "mindset coach" has helped him hit the ground running as a Celtic player.
The midfielder came off the bench to help Brendan Rodgers' side secure a point on his Champions League debut at Atalanta last midweek then marked his first start with his second goal for the club in Sunday's 3-0 Premiership win at Motherwell.
McCowan, 26, said: "You've got to stay calm. It's something I want to be doing. It's not as if I've won the lottery to get a start. You've got to work hard to get that.
"I was saying that to my mindset coach the other day, it was just a case of being frustrated about not playing and it means you're doing something well. And I was.
"And then to get the nod to start shows the manager's got a bit of trust in me and I need to go and prove I deserve a start and I think I've done well enough to do that.
"It went about as smoothly as I could have hoped. A 3-0 victory. It's good to just be out there and helping the team get the three points and having an impact on the game."
McCowan has been working with his mindset coach since his Dundee days.
"I worked with him for maybe six months before I came here, and I knew when I came here that I'm going to need to keep him, because it's going to be a different kind of a situation," he said.
"Me and him speak all the time. It's just kind of like having a conversation with your dad or your uncle, but a lot more professional about it and he's been really good for me.
"I've worked hard to get here, I've been told by numerous people at the club that once you're here it's about showing you deserve to be here and I'm not going to get all excited."
With skipper Callum McGregor a doubt with a hip strain, McCowan could face his former team-mates when Dundee visit Celtic Park on Wednesday night.
"Cannot wait," the 26-year-old said. "Obviously off the back of that [game] as well, it'll be nice hopefully.
Image source, SNSRapper Snoop Dogg has revealed that he would be interested in investing in Scottish champions Celtic if the opportunity came up. (Transfermarkt), external
RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi is a doubt for their Champions League meeting with Celtic next week after injuring an ankle. (Glasgow Times), external
Image source, SNSCallum McGregor sat out Sunday's game at Fir Park
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is hopeful that captain Callum McGregor will return from injury to face Dundee on Wednesday but revealed that Adam Idah still has his foot in a protective boot.
McGregor was missing from midfield for Sunday's win over Motherwell, with Rodgers hopeful it was just "the wear and tear of playing so many games", while striker Idah came off injured after a Liam Gordon challenge.
"We are obviously analysing and looking at one or two of the guys that had some knocks," the Northern Irishman told Celtic TV. "Callum, we are just waiting to hear back, but we think that is good news with him.
"It won't do him any harm to miss out a game. He is so consistent and such a committed player.
"You know if there is a niggle with him, it really has to be something that is quite sore for him not to be involved, but we are hopeful it is just a case of that fatigue of putting so much in.
"I think you seen his numbers that he has covered the most ground of any player in the Champions League. It tells you how much work he is putting in. We are hopeful he can be involved in some part Wednesday, but if not, definitely Saturday."
Rodgers said "we just have to wait and see" the extent of Idah's injury.
"Adam Idah was on the end of a poor challenge," he said. "He's still got his foot in a boot at the moment, but we are hoping he has got away with that."
Meanwhile, Rodgers added that Cameron Carter-Vickers still "needs to build up that match fitness" after the centre-half returned from injury as a substitute at Fir Park, while left-back Greg Taylor could also feature against Dundee after his return as an unused replacement.
Jonathan Sutherland
Sportscene presenter
Following their impressive midweek display in Atalanta, Celtic showed no sign of slowing down as they eased past Motherwell, and they have two players in my Team of the Week.
With Callum McGregor injured, Alistair Johnston took the captain's armband. A clear indication of the regard that he is held in at the club. Timed his run to perfection to nail his header to put Celtic 2-0 in front against Motherwell.
Alex Valle sent in a perfect cross for his full back counterpart Johnston in the goal. Seems to be settling in well at Celtic on loan from Barcelona.
