Celtic Still riding high

When we suffered defeat, I had a look at the next run of fixtures and thought there was a good chance of going into the winter break at least eight points clear of second place and double digits clear of third. That has happened and we are satisfied. On Saturday, the game should have over by half-time but, like other games at home this season, we were fortunate to gain a point as we failed to match the opponent raising their game. But you credit the opponent and don’t be embarrassed by your frailties on the day.

That is only a short-term problem. The management has eventually admitted what we have all seen. Empty vessels struggling to the dock that is the winter break. Predictions are the heartbreak of fools but history nods to calmer waters.