coach in sad mode because…….
Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic crushed Aberdeen on this day in 2023 in order to set themselves up for a League Cup Final matchup with Rangers. The Pittodrie visitors were defeated 4-0 by the Scottish Champions, who put on a fantastic show.
Under temporary manager Barry Robson, the North East visitors gave up after only two minutes as Callum McGregor crashed the ball into the goal from within the box.
With a brilliant goal within fifteen minutes, Reo Hatate put Celtic ahead 2-0. The Japanese midfielder moved past the Aberdeen defense and curled a shot into the net with amazing grace. Hatate used deft agility to escape a tight situation on the touchline and scored another neat goal to make it 3-0 in the second half. As the substitutes collaborated to complete the score late in the game, Sead Haksabanovic cut the ball back for Liel Abada, making it 4-0.
James Forrest and Moussa Dembele goals gave Brendan Rodgers’ team three points as they advanced toward an undefeated campaign.
Greg Taylor disclosed that following yet another title collapse, Celtic conducted urgent meetings in the locker room.
The Parkhead defender acknowledges that in order for them to continue as champions, changes are unavoidably needed. Following a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock, when Celtic lost a goal in stoppage time, they were jeered off, prompting an immediate and candid post-match probe. Taylor refrained from disclosing specifics of the discussions, saying, “It’s probably better just to leave it in the changing room,” in response to a question about if there had been any raised voices or if everything was quiet throughout them.