A Celtic State of Mind A Celtic State of Mind

Motherwell v CELTIC // LIVE Full-Time Reaction // ACSOM // A Celtic State of Mind

Oct 11, 2026 · 35m

Summary

Paul John Dykes and Sean Connolly analyze Celtic's 2-0 victory over Motherwell, highlighting Mika Bauer's standout performance and the return of Jota after a long injury. The hosts discuss the team's improved clinical finishing, particularly from Duran and Negrin, while addressing concerns about Dane Murray's consistency and the tactical dilemma of selecting the best front three. They also praise the development of young defender Colby Donoghue and look ahead to upcoming fixtures against Benfica and Hearts, noting the positive momentum despite ongoing club issues.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Calci, Amex Business Gold, LinkedIn Hiring Intro: Sean Connolly joins from Australia Match overview: Dominant performance vs Motherwell Motherwell's decline and tactical analysis Quality gap: Jota, Tonecki, and McEwen Concerns over Dane Murray's consistency Mika Bauer named Man of the Match Bauer's versatility and Kasper Hu's confidence German internationals at Celtic: A history Duran's goal and the lack of shots on target Motherwell's managerial issues and league form Duran's work rate: Disinterested or tactical? Front three dilemma: Jota, Duran, and Meuka Squad depth and rotation strategy Sponsors: Calci, Mint Mobile, Amex Business Gold Praise for fullbacks: Tierney and Donovan Colby Donovan's rise and youth development Donovan's Pirlo-esque pass and Tierney's recovery Jota's return to Fir Park and injury history Jota's recovery timeline and future expectations Motherwell's goalkeeper and Russell Martin's data League table update and fan comments Striker debate: Hu vs Meuka and squad options Upcoming fixtures: Benfica and Hearts Closing remarks and personal tributes Sponsors: PBR and Inside Blackstone
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