Celtic round off 2024 with a Scottish Premiership double bill against Motherwell and St Johnstone on home soil before the New Year.
As customary, supporters will be focused on a day of festive cheer tomorrow and spending time with their families. However, it wouldn’t be Christmas without an exciting Boxing Day clash involving the Bhoys to look forward to!
For the first time in over a decade, Celtic are at home the day after Santa comes calling and will have retribution on their mind after Brendan Rodgers’ side had to settle for a point against Dundee United.
In fairness, the Hoops had their fair share of absences at Tannadice, but will still feel three points were achievable against a newly-promoted outfit.
Anyway, the drab affair has been gone, and anticipation is building ahead of Celtic’s final two Scottish Premiership matches of the year.
Motherwell and St Johnstone are now on the horizon in quick succession, and appointed officials and VAR are now in the public domain.
Officials named for Celtic clashes vs Motherwell and St Johnstone
Ahead of both clashes, Celtic have found out who will officiate their clashes against Motherwell and St Johnstone.
Starting with the battle against the Steelmen, the SFA confirmed that Ross Hardie would be in pole position as referee while Jonathan Bell and Gordon Crawford run the lines.
Euan Anderson is on VAR as the main operative. Graeme Stewart provides assistance if any incidents require further review.
Three days later, Matthew MacDermid will officiate Celtic vs St Johnstone. Frank Connor and David Dunne are assistant referees. In the VAR room, David Dickinson is the primary decision-maker and is joined by Graeme Leslie.
Six points the only option for Celtic before New Year
Dropping points against Dundee United has been and gone, but the Bhoys need to take maximum points against Motherwell and St Johnstone to consolidate their advantage at the league summit.
Rangers have consecutive away matches against St Mirren and Motherwell, and there is little incentive needed for Celtic to cruise ahead of their arch-rivals with the Glasgow Derby on January 2nd.
One game at a time will be the mantra for the Hoops, who have been over the course many times before on their way to claiming silverware.
First and foremost, 67 Hail Hail hopes everyone enjoys a brilliant Christmas that can be enriched on Boxing Day with the Bhoys getting back to winning ways!
