Alan Morrison

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Celtic vs Rangers: Tactical chaos, derby pressure and the weakness Rodgers must solve

1 week ago | celticway.co.uk | Alan Morrison

This has been another incredibly successful season for Celtic, with the May cup final to hopefully cap progress in Europe, a hard-fought League Cup triumph and a dominant league campaign. No side is perfect, even the Invincibles - who remembers draws against Inverness Caley Thistle, Ross County and at home to Partick Thistle? Celtic undoubtedly went through a post-Champions League exit hangover, with the nadir being a loss to bottom club St Johnstone.
The true contribution of Cameron Carter-Vickers to Celtic analysed - Alan Morrison

2 weeks ago | celticway.co.uk | Alan Morrison

Cameron Carter Vickers in action for Celtic. (Credit Alan Harvey - SNS Group) (Image: Alan Harvey - SNS Group) Analyst Alan Morrison takes an in-depth look at Cameron Carter-Vickers' fourth season at Celtic and questionsÂ whether the American international is actually still underappreciated, considering what he offers Brendan Rodgers' team. The Celtic Player of the Year awards across the menâs and womenâs teams have now closed in terms of voting.
Taylor vs Schlupp: The numbers behind Celtic's left-back selection debate

3 weeks ago | celticway.co.uk | Alan Morrison

Analyst Alan Morrison examines the battle between Greg Taylor and Jeffrey Schlupp for Celtic's left-back slot in the final chunk of the season - who should feature in the chase for the treble? Following Celtic’s competitive showing in the Champions League Play-Off round defeat to Bayern Munich, it seemed that loanee Jeffrey Schlupp had won the fight to become the Hoops' starting left-back.
Greg Taylor vs Jeffrey Schlupp: Who should start for Celtic?

3 weeks ago | celticway.co.uk | Alan Morrison

Analyst Alan Morrison examines the battle between Greg Taylor and Jeffrey Schlupp for Celtic's left-back slot in the final chunk of the season - who should feature in the chase for the treble? Following Celtic’s competitive showing in the Champions League Play-Off round defeat to Bayern Munich, it seemed that loanee Jeffrey Schlupp had won the fight to become the Hoops' starting left-back.
Celtic's intensity analysed - the well earned 'lull' and no need for worry

4 weeks ago | celticway.co.uk | Alan Morrison

Analyst Alan Morrison examines pressing trends at Celtic and considers Brendan Rodgers' side's perceived drop in performance in the second half of this season. Brendan Rodgers often references his side's pressing effectiveness as the key not to defending, as you may imagine, but as the foundation to attack the opponent.
Celtic’s transfer strategy: How to balance financial prudence and squad ambition

Feb 7, 2025 | celticway.co.uk | Alan Morrison

Brendan Rodgers brought Jota and Jeffrey Schlupp to Celtic in January. (Image: NQ) Alan Morrison takes a look at Celtic's winter transfer window and recruitment as a whole during the Brendan Rodgers era. I found myself in a sparsely inhabited island, metaphorically at least, upon the closure of the 2025 Winter transfer window.
The Reo Hatate and Luke McCowan question mark ahead of Celtic vs Young Boys

Jan 22, 2025 | celticway.co.uk | Alan Morrison

Luke McCowan and Reo Hatate have been battling for a Celtic midfield spot this season. (Image: NQ) Analyst Alan Morrison looks at Celtic's midfield options ahead of the test vs Young Boys, specifically the choice between Reo Hatate and Luke McCowan. It appears the Celtic midfield configuration is settled on Callum McGregor plus one of Arne Engels or Paolo Bernardo and one of Luke McCowan or Reo Hatate. McCowan has started three of the last fiveÂ matches for Celtic.
How Celtic stack up to their domestic opponents as Europe looms - Alan Morrison

Jan 11, 2025 | celticway.co.uk | Alan Morrison

Brendan Rodgers has enjoyed a tremendous first half of the Premiership season with Celtic (Image: NQ) Well, weâ€™re (over) halfway there. But are Celtic living on a prayer? After the St Mirren game, Brendan Rodgers took stock of the season to date as Celtic passed the midpoint of the SPFL campaign.
Honest Mistakes - Week 14

Dec 10, 2024 | huddlebreakdown.com | Alan Morrison

The Yorkshire Whistler looks in on the top-of-the-table clash last week at Pittodrie as Celtic put their 100% away win record on the line. There was little to look at as The Rangers cuffed Kilmarnock. Indeed, not only did the visitors seem incapable of fouling, but it wasn't clear there were two teams on the pitch. The impact of incorrect big calls can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL.
Celtic Buck Global Injury Trends (for now....)

Dec 3, 2024 | huddlebreakdown.com | Alan Morrison

The topic of injuries exercises us on the Huddle Breakdown probably more than is healthy. It is a variance factor that should be within the clubs’ gift to control to an extent. Although I could say the same about some fans and corners!We have seen spikes in player unavailability such as the soft tissue epidemic under Ange Postecoglou. Also, if you search the archive under Celtic By Numbers you will see that I have frequently written about Brendan Rodgers and historical injury trends.