Brown Runs The Show – The Best And The Worst Rated Celtic Players vs Rangers

The much-awaited Glasgow Derby, between Celtic and Rangers, ended in a 1-1 draw at the Celtic Park on Saturday.

A brilliant strike in the 35^th minute from Stuart Armstrong gave the lead to Brendan Rodgers’ side after they started the game off the pace. However, they were denied three points by a late leveller from veteran defender Clint Hill. There were claims for a penalty for Celtic late in the game, but the referee denied it and as a result, the Bhoys were held for a draw only second time this season in the Premiership. Here is how each Celtic player performed on the day:

Celtic Player Ratings Vs Rangers

Craig Gordon – 7/10

Made a brilliant save with his foot to keep Martyn Waghorn out in the first-half. Made another brilliant save in the second period to deny Waghorn again.

Mikael Lustig – 6/10

Very solid in defence and supported James Forrest very well down the flank in attack. Played an excellent pass to Moussa Dembele, who failed to control it.

Dedryck Boyata – 6/10

Misread a pass to Waghorn that let him through on goal, but was spared the blushes by Gordon’s save. Slowed the pace of the game when in possession.

Erik Sviatchenko – 5/10

Started the game very poorly, misplacing a horde of passes. Was given a hard time by Waghorn in the early parts, but got to grips with the game as time went on. One of his poorest displays.

Kieran Tierney – 8/10

Always positive and confident on the ball. Defended solidly and got forward with great vigour. He also sent in some threatening crosses.

Nir Bitton – 5/10

A poor start to the game, as he was forced to play the ball back on a lot of occasions. Slowed down the transition in the midfield and gave away silly fouls. Taken off at half-time due to injury.

Scott Brown – 8/10

An influential display in the middle of the park by the skipper. Was up for the battle and came up trumps. Dominated and controlled the midfield.

James Forrest – 6.5/10

Was handed a start by Rodgers after returning from injury. He was a constant threat down the flanks. Set up Armstrong for the goal with a nice cutback.

Stuart Armstrong – 8/10

Slow start to the game, but once he got into his groove, he proved to be the catalyst for Celtic. Came close with a brilliant free-kick, before finding the back of the net with an excellent left-footed strike. Two good efforts on goal were well saved in the second half.

Scott Sinclair – 6/10

Hugged the touchline and cut in from the flanks as well, but couldn’t impose himself. Not effective on the left-side.

Moussa Dembele – 6/10

Not at his sharpest. Was beaten to the ball on quite a few occasions. Never got a real clear-cut chance at the goal and as a result failed to add to his goals tally.

Substitutes

Callum McGregor – 6/10

Came on for Bitton at half-time. Some fast and busy play added impetus to Celtic attack early in the second half.

Patrick Roberts – 5/10

Replaced Forrest with just a little over 20 minutes left to play. Looked lively, but could not find a way through.

Leigh Griffiths – 5/10

Came on for Armstrong in the 73^rd minute. Could have had a penalty. A late shot from was blocked as well.