Cringing after being caught out on camera after cup final
ers who can hurt you going forward and he’s one we’ll need to be aware of.
“He did have good snippets but he didn’t seem to get the run in the team at Aberdeen. I felt he was quite mentally strong anyway.
“When he went down south from Dundee a few years
If there has been a note of concern from Celtic lately it has come from their profligacy from the spot. Scott Sinclair missed a penalty in the League Cup final that was ultimately without cost but Leigh Griffiths miss against Motherwell was more significant as Rodgers’ side were undone by an 88th-minute leveller.
Christie netted from the spot in a 5-0 win over Hearts at the start of November but he will not be making a claim for regular penalty responsibilities.
“It was easy for me to take that one [against Hearts] as we were 4-0 up at the time going into the last minute,” he said.
“That’s something that’s at the manager’s discretion. I know we’ve missed a few but the boys who’ve been taking them have a fantastic record. I don’t think it will be changing any time soon.
“There was no chance of me grabbing the ball off Leigh. He was always going to grab that ball. He was unlucky but most of the boys would have put their house on him to score.
“It was just one of those nights for him but I’m sure he’ll be on the next one and will put it away.
Much has been made of the seven changes Rodgers made to Celtic’s starting XI for the game against Motherwell. In fairness, the Parkhead side had ample chances to put the game beyond the reach of the Fir Park side in the opening half of Wednesday night’s game but when it comes to managing what is a hectic schedule this month, Christie most certainly won’t be volunteering for a breather.
“I’m fine!” he smiled. “It is modern-day football that you have to be able to play every three days. Obviously the recovery we have at the club is top notch so every game that comes round I am feeling perfect.
“Just being in the starting XI just now and managing to maintain that is giving me that kick and boost. No, I’ll get my rest during the break.”
Meanwhile, Christie has revealed that Gary Mackay-Steven has been banned from using his phone as he recovers from a concussion sustained in the Betfred Cup final.
“I have messaged him,” said the playmaker. “Because of the concussion he isn’t allowed on the phone for a few days but his girlfriend messaged me to say he was ok. That was good to hear.”