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Quick Review
A Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink double on a barren Fir Park pitch helped reignite Celtic's SPL title aspirations. After many poor performances of late this was better, and can't complain much when we win so comforably. However, we squandered a league to let M'Well back in at one point to equalize, and we were poor in challenges. A lot needs fixing, but Robson and Hartley really stood out in this game, with JVoH worth a big mention for his double! Huns game at home on Wednesday.

Trivia

• First time at Fir Park since Phil O'Donnell died (RIP).
• JVoH double!
• Fir Park pitch was a disgrace!
• WGS said worst we played for 5 games even though best scoreline we'ved had for 5 games or so.

Teams
Motherwell team:- Graeme Smith, Quinn, Craigan, Reynolds, Hammell, Hughes, Brian McLean, Fitzpatrick (Darren Smith 71), Lappin (McGarry 57), McCormack, Porter (Murphy 82).

Subs Not Used:- Daniels, Lasley, Forbes, Archdeacon.

Booked:- McCormack.

Scorer:- McManus 24 og.

Celtic team:- Boruc, Hinkel, Caldwell, McManus, Naylor, Nakamura, Robson, Hartley, McGeady, McDonald (Killen 86), Vennegoor of Hesselink (Samaras 82).

Subs Not Used:- Mark Brown, Sno, Caddis, Mizuno, Balde.

Booked:- Vennegoor of Hesselink.

Scorers:- McManus 17, McDonald 30, Vennegoor of Hesselink 43, 57.

Att: 9,771

Ref: A Freeland (Scotland).



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• Match Report
• Manager Interview

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• Pre-match
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• MoTM - Hartley (Link to MOTM Winners)
• Post-match

Stats
MOTHERWELL- CELTIC

Possession

40%

60%

Shots on target

2

6

Shots off target

5

7

Corners

4

7

Fouls

21

12