Failure to replace Kyogo Furuhashi with domestic dominance assured shows a sense of throwing up a white flag in Europe
If Celtic’s aspirations centred on Scottish football, the demolition of Dundee within 48 hours of the transfer window closing would have proved a useful antidote. By the conclusion of that 6-0 victory, Celtic were 13 points and 29 goals ahead of their closest challengers in the Scottish Premiership. Brendan Rodgers could field Rab C Nesbitt up front for the remainder of the season and Celtic would romp to a successful title defence.
It was matters of a striking order, combined with a bigger picture, that triggered the Celtic support as the window shut. It also tickled those anxious to see Scotland’s dominant force knocked off their pedestal (good luck there). Rodgers exaggerated in describing Kyogo Furuhashi as a “legendary” Celtic forward but the fact remains he was an excellent one, a certain starter when fit and a player who made clear months ago he wanted to depart.
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