Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has chosen to break with tradition and ditch the club's annual January warm-weather trip to the Middle East. (Scottish Sun) external-link Some of the stuff was hilarious while other bits, such as imploring a club’s chairman to brand a nation state fascist was depressing. Whether anyone believes it to be so is hardly the point.

Saturday's blunder was the first time their profligacy from penalties cost Celtic points this season, with Reo Hatate's miss against Hearts and Turnbull's failure to convert at home to St Mirren going unpunished in eventual victories. Lawwell and Brendan Rodgers offered a stiff defence of their efforts in the UCL while bemoaning the gap has got bigger. Of course recruitment was also a hot topic and one supporter asked why Lawwell’s son has been made the head of it. CEO Michael Nicholson replied because it was Ange Postecoglou’s wish for him to be given the role. Veteran English striker Billy Sharp reveals his regrets at not joining Celtic under Neil Lennon, instead opting to stay with Sheffield United. (No Tippy Tappy Football via Football Scotland external-link )Manager Barry Robson is hoping Aberdeen can extend the contract of Bojan Miovski , with the striker's current deal running until the summer of 2026. (Herald) external-link Rangers have been warned by Uefa over the "unsporting conduct" of their ball boys during a Europa League group stage match against Sparta Prague. (Scottish Sun) external-link It was, however, a reminder of the fragility of the title race if golden opportunities are passed up. On the actual football issues, Celtic were urged to perform better in the Champions League, with one fan begging for a win in Europe’s premier club competition as a Christmas present. Sam: Gone are the days when teams feared the pace of Celtic. Brendan Rodgers has a small army of wingers but is just unwilling to let them make runs with pace. The pedestrian slow build-up play is predictable and you're starting to see teams get accustomed to it. Change of tactics and of work rate. The "we never stop" motto to "we never got started".

It was the third time Celtic have failed to score from a penalty in the league this season, leaving them with a 62.5% conversion rate out of eight opportunities. Consequently, pressure has been building on coach Maurizio Sarri, who led Lazio to a second-place finish last season and a second Champions League campaign in 15 years. Stewart believes the effort shown in Saturday’s third round win on penalties away to Broxburn Athletic was all made worth it by securing a plum tie in the fourth round. Despite their comfortable position atop the Premiership, Celtic are struggling from 12 yards this season - an unavoidable fact that was salvaged somewhat when David Turnbull converted against his old team in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Motherwell.Liam: Celtic could go unbeaten but accumulate less points than last season. They seem a bit lost for ideas when teams come and camp in. Perhaps trying to play two up front at home would offer something different. Apart from David Turnbull's goal, the biggest noise from Celtic fans was pre-match when the ultras group welcomed the team bus before heading away from the stadium. Only in 2020/21 did they truly hit the spot from the spot, only missing one penalty to chalk up a 85.7% conversion rate. It's not a new problem for the champions either. In three of the four seasons that preceded this one, their success rate from penalties was 75% or below. Stewart admits he didn’t sit in front of the TV to see the draw being made live on Sportscene on Sunday night, but word soon spread.