Celtic opened up a nine-point gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership after playing out a 0-0 draw against Dundee United.
Brendan Rodgers fielded a much-changed Celtic side as injury and illness hit his squad just a week after beating Rangers in the League Cup final at Hampden.
With three of his back four changed and the attacking threat of Nicolas Kuhn and Celtic winger James Forrest missing, Celtic huffed and puffed but failed to blow Dundee United down.
Jim Goodwin’s side stood firm and even as Celtic piled on the pressure towards the end of the second half, Rodgers’ patchwork Hoops just couldn’t find their way through a dogged Dundee United defence.
On the plus side, Celtic maintain their unbeaten start to the domestic season and top of the Scottish Premiership table.
So with that in mind, here are 67 Hail Hail’s player ratings as Celtic drew a blank against Dundee United.
Celtic player ratings as Brendan Rodgers’ side drop points vs Dundee United
Kasper Schmeichel – 6
Had nothing to do for the whole of the first half. Was called into action at the beginning of the second half but wasn’t made to work almost quite literally dropped the ball with a couple of minutes left to play but was saved by the referees whistle.
Anthony Ralston – 6
Made a couple of important interceptions in the first half to prevent a Dundee United counterattack. Couldn’t really forge an understanding with Yang on the right-hand side.
Stephen Welsh – 6
Was solid enough for his first Celtic start of the season. Made an interception in the first half to prevent a Dundee United breakaway.
Liam Scales – 6
Made a few striding runs through the heart of midfield as he tried to force a couple of Celtic attacks. Passing was solid enough and was strong in the challenge whenever United forced their way into the Hoops’ penalty box.
Greg Taylor – 6
Had a decent game but couldn’t find that penetration on the left with Daizen Maeda that has been so fruitful for Celtic this season.
Reo Hatate – 7
Had four shots on goal with just one on target. Could have put Kyogo through in the first half to open the scoring but decided to have a go. Wasn’t at his brilliant best but wasn’t the worst player on the park. Subbed for Paulo Bernardo in the 78th minute.
Callum McGregor – 8
Controlled the centre of midfield and never had a misplaced pass. Just couldn’t find the killer pass to unlock the Dundee United defence. Created three chances for Celtic in the 90 minutes.
Luke McCowan – 6
Was bright and always looking to get involved. Had a couple of misplaced passes in the first half and two shots on goal. Was replaced by Luis Palma in the 62nd minute.
Daizen Maeda – 6
Another Celtic player who was just off the boil as Maeda struggled to get in behind the Tannadice defence. Had a great chance in the 77th minute as United’s keeper pushed his headed effort over the bar. Subbed off in the 86th minute.
Hyunjun Yang – 5
Was largely anonymous and spurned a great chance in the first half as he flashed a poor ball across the face of goal in the
Kyogo Furuhashi – 6
Was another who was largely anonymous. Had decent movement in the first half and a shot that went wide. Had a great chance to open the scoring in the 78th minute but forced a good save from the Dundee United goalkeeper.
Luis Palma (sub) – 5
Got his big chance and 30 minutes after being frozen out of the matchday squad for much of the season. Created one chance but couldn’t impose himself in the final third. Far too predictable as he ran out of ideas.
Adam Idah (sub) – 6
Made an impact with a shot on goal just a minute after coming on for Luke McCowan in the 62nd minute of the game.
Paulo Bernardo (sub) – 5
Did offer some attacking intent
Arne Engels (sub) – 5
Almost became the Celtic hero after coming on in the 86th minute after his deft touch was kept out of the United goal by the Dundee United goalkeeper. Never really had much time to make a material impact apart from that.
