Andy McDougall
@anmcd90.bsky.social
Football, futebol, fútbol 🏴🍀🦁
Occasional football writer/podcast contributor. Previously in/on: Marca, STV, PortuGOAL, Backpage Football, The Cynic, etc.
Translator from PT/ES/CA
Likely to post about Celtic, Sporting CP, Athletic Club and CD Castellón
Occasional football writer/podcast contributor. Previously in/on: Marca, STV, PortuGOAL, Backpage Football, The Cynic, etc.
Translator from PT/ES/CA
Likely to post about Celtic, Sporting CP, Athletic Club and CD Castellón
- Mvuka, Yang and Bernardo started at the weekend but all drop out the squad.
- Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arthur make the squad for the first time.
- Both starting wingers prefer the left...
- Saracchi's first start since November.
- Schmeichel returns, along with Maeda & Engels
- Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arthur make the squad for the first time.
- Both starting wingers prefer the left...
- Saracchi's first start since November.
- Schmeichel returns, along with Maeda & Engels
February 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
- Mvuka, Yang and Bernardo started at the weekend but all drop out the squad.
- Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arthur make the squad for the first time.
- Both starting wingers prefer the left...
- Saracchi's first start since November.
- Schmeichel returns, along with Maeda & Engels
- Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arthur make the squad for the first time.
- Both starting wingers prefer the left...
- Saracchi's first start since November.
- Schmeichel returns, along with Maeda & Engels
- Sinisalo gets a chance
- Engels and Maeda rested
- Debut for Mvuka, hopefully Adamu too
- Big chance for Hatate and Bernardo to impress with AOC adding to competition
- Saracchi back should take pressure off KT
- Soon there should be real competition for a spot in the squad
- Engels and Maeda rested
- Debut for Mvuka, hopefully Adamu too
- Big chance for Hatate and Bernardo to impress with AOC adding to competition
- Saracchi back should take pressure off KT
- Soon there should be real competition for a spot in the squad
February 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM
- Sinisalo gets a chance
- Engels and Maeda rested
- Debut for Mvuka, hopefully Adamu too
- Big chance for Hatate and Bernardo to impress with AOC adding to competition
- Saracchi back should take pressure off KT
- Soon there should be real competition for a spot in the squad
- Engels and Maeda rested
- Debut for Mvuka, hopefully Adamu too
- Big chance for Hatate and Bernardo to impress with AOC adding to competition
- Saracchi back should take pressure off KT
- Soon there should be real competition for a spot in the squad
Oxlade-Chamberlain: the excitement of another potential redemption story or symptomatic of Celtic's lack of transfer strategy?
It can be both, my piece for BB Sport News:
bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
It can be both, my piece for BB Sport News:
bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gamble could pay off but it’s symptomatic of Celtic’s season - BB Sport News
Oxlade-Chamberlain signing fits Celtic’s love of revival acts, but questions building a title run on out-of-favour loans and free transfers
bbsportnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Oxlade-Chamberlain: the excitement of another potential redemption story or symptomatic of Celtic's lack of transfer strategy?
It can be both, my piece for BB Sport News:
bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
It can be both, my piece for BB Sport News:
bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
Assume this is the XI for tonight. Given the lack of options, Ralston/Donovan is probably the only real decision for O'Neill unless he wants to beef up the midfield and start Bernardo, moving Nygren wide right, Yang to the left and Tounekti to the bench.
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Assume this is the XI for tonight. Given the lack of options, Ralston/Donovan is probably the only real decision for O'Neill unless he wants to beef up the midfield and start Bernardo, moving Nygren wide right, Yang to the left and Tounekti to the bench.
We'd have £100m in the bank instead of £70m...
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
We'd have £100m in the bank instead of £70m...
My piece on how tomorrow's Europa League match could be key to Celtic's domestic campaign.
bbsportnews.com/competitions...
bbsportnews.com/competitions...
Europa League progress could define Celtic’s title push and transfer plans - BB Sport News
European knockout football could prompt Celtic into transfer activity that would boost their domestic title hopes
bbsportnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
My piece on how tomorrow's Europa League match could be key to Celtic's domestic campaign.
bbsportnews.com/competitions...
bbsportnews.com/competitions...
- Back to 4-3-3, or maybe a 4-2-3-1 if Engels sits alongside McGregor
- Full debut for Araújo
- Schmeichel remains...
- Scales returns
- Tounekti straight back into the team
- Maeda back at centre forward
- No place on the bench for Shin or Balikwisha.
- Full debut for Araújo
- Schmeichel remains...
- Scales returns
- Tounekti straight back into the team
- Maeda back at centre forward
- No place on the bench for Shin or Balikwisha.
January 10, 2026 at 1:51 PM
- Back to 4-3-3, or maybe a 4-2-3-1 if Engels sits alongside McGregor
- Full debut for Araújo
- Schmeichel remains...
- Scales returns
- Tounekti straight back into the team
- Maeda back at centre forward
- No place on the bench for Shin or Balikwisha.
- Full debut for Araújo
- Schmeichel remains...
- Scales returns
- Tounekti straight back into the team
- Maeda back at centre forward
- No place on the bench for Shin or Balikwisha.
It may have been inevitable, but it would be misguided to celebrate Nancy's departure. It is but another symptom of the failings of those who run this club. Without meaningful structural change, the club will not progress.
January 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
It may have been inevitable, but it would be misguided to celebrate Nancy's departure. It is but another symptom of the failings of those who run this club. Without meaningful structural change, the club will not progress.
Rewatching the game from Sunday, one of the fascinating aspects is the positioning of McCowan and Maeda. Out of possession, McCowan tracked back and occupied the left wing back role, while Maeda was in the left-10 position, meaning he was higher up the pitch for counters/pressing
December 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Rewatching the game from Sunday, one of the fascinating aspects is the positioning of McCowan and Maeda. Out of possession, McCowan tracked back and occupied the left wing back role, while Maeda was in the left-10 position, meaning he was higher up the pitch for counters/pressing
- Hatate presumably injured is a big concern.
- Kenny again is a surprise.
- Persisting with Schmeichel and Ralston is puzzling.
- Bernardo on the bench when McCowan and Nygren start is harsh.
- And how uninspiring is that bench?
- Kenny again is a surprise.
- Persisting with Schmeichel and Ralston is puzzling.
- Bernardo on the bench when McCowan and Nygren start is harsh.
- And how uninspiring is that bench?
December 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
- Hatate presumably injured is a big concern.
- Kenny again is a surprise.
- Persisting with Schmeichel and Ralston is puzzling.
- Bernardo on the bench when McCowan and Nygren start is harsh.
- And how uninspiring is that bench?
- Kenny again is a surprise.
- Persisting with Schmeichel and Ralston is puzzling.
- Bernardo on the bench when McCowan and Nygren start is harsh.
- And how uninspiring is that bench?
- Glad to see Bernardo start
- It is possible to drop Scales!
- Perplexed that Ralston keeps his place when Donovan, JSP and Murray would all be preferrable
- What does Kasper have to do to be dropped?
- Hope Maeda is on the wing with McCowan as one of the inside forwards/10s
- It is possible to drop Scales!
- Perplexed that Ralston keeps his place when Donovan, JSP and Murray would all be preferrable
- What does Kasper have to do to be dropped?
- Hope Maeda is on the wing with McCowan as one of the inside forwards/10s
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
- Glad to see Bernardo start
- It is possible to drop Scales!
- Perplexed that Ralston keeps his place when Donovan, JSP and Murray would all be preferrable
- What does Kasper have to do to be dropped?
- Hope Maeda is on the wing with McCowan as one of the inside forwards/10s
- It is possible to drop Scales!
- Perplexed that Ralston keeps his place when Donovan, JSP and Murray would all be preferrable
- What does Kasper have to do to be dropped?
- Hope Maeda is on the wing with McCowan as one of the inside forwards/10s
Peter Lawwell leaving in characteristic fashion: insulting the fans and lowering the bar for success.
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Peter Lawwell leaving in characteristic fashion: insulting the fans and lowering the bar for success.
This is the team I'd like to see today. You could perhaps swap around the box midfield, or even play Engels wide right and Yang further forward, but that's the XI that combines form with suitability.
December 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
This is the team I'd like to see today. You could perhaps swap around the box midfield, or even play Engels wide right and Yang further forward, but that's the XI that combines form with suitability.
My sort of realistic suggestion/prediction for tonight's team.
I don't think Nancy will make major changes at this stage, but a few adjustments will be necessary. The main doubts being on the flanks and the forward positions.
I don't think Nancy will make major changes at this stage, but a few adjustments will be necessary. The main doubts being on the flanks and the forward positions.
December 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My sort of realistic suggestion/prediction for tonight's team.
I don't think Nancy will make major changes at this stage, but a few adjustments will be necessary. The main doubts being on the flanks and the forward positions.
I don't think Nancy will make major changes at this stage, but a few adjustments will be necessary. The main doubts being on the flanks and the forward positions.
You wait 28 years for another World Cup then land in a group that is 3/4 the same. Deja vu and leaning heavily into the 98 nostalgia. I'm not against it.
December 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
You wait 28 years for another World Cup then land in a group that is 3/4 the same. Deja vu and leaning heavily into the 98 nostalgia. I'm not against it.
Draw probably a fair result overall in the Lisbon derby, with the real winners being Porto, of course.
December 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Draw probably a fair result overall in the Lisbon derby, with the real winners being Porto, of course.
That kit. Petrov winning a penalty. Maloney assisting Larsson. A MON comeback. Scott Brown goading Bobo Balde into getting sent off...
youtube.com/watch?v=HYsX...
youtube.com/watch?v=HYsX...
Classic Match: Hibernian 1-2 Celtic (27/09/2003) | Larsson Reaches 150 in Style! ⚽️
YouTube video by Celtic FC
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November 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
That kit. Petrov winning a penalty. Maloney assisting Larsson. A MON comeback. Scott Brown goading Bobo Balde into getting sent off...
youtube.com/watch?v=HYsX...
youtube.com/watch?v=HYsX...
Great strike from McGregor last night and you've got to enjoy moments like that. At the same time, the overall performance was dire. This group needs a coach.
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Great strike from McGregor last night and you've got to enjoy moments like that. At the same time, the overall performance was dire. This group needs a coach.
In Sinisalo's head, he's probably already away.
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
In Sinisalo's head, he's probably already away.
I think the board got exactly what they wanted today. They sat down (those of them who bothered to turn up), raised their middle fingers at the support and then used the inevitable reaction as an excuse to shut the whole thing down before they could face any questions.
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I think the board got exactly what they wanted today. They sat down (those of them who bothered to turn up), raised their middle fingers at the support and then used the inevitable reaction as an excuse to shut the whole thing down before they could face any questions.
Andy Robertson hanging the Royal Banner upside down like a true republican. Respect.
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Andy Robertson hanging the Royal Banner upside down like a true republican. Respect.
Yes, last night really happened.
November 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Yes, last night really happened.
Unreal drama, international football and indeed sport at its finest.
Still can't believe what's happened. 28 years is a long time. Enjoy it.
Still can't believe what's happened. 28 years is a long time. Enjoy it.
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Unreal drama, international football and indeed sport at its finest.
Still can't believe what's happened. 28 years is a long time. Enjoy it.
Still can't believe what's happened. 28 years is a long time. Enjoy it.
I wonder if Nancyball might look a bit like this...
I know some have reservations about 3-4-3 / 3-4-2-1, but I think it gives some interesting options and flexibility, while playing to the strengths of some players in the squad (obviously not all and recruitment as ever is key).
(With players fit)
I know some have reservations about 3-4-3 / 3-4-2-1, but I think it gives some interesting options and flexibility, while playing to the strengths of some players in the squad (obviously not all and recruitment as ever is key).
(With players fit)
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I wonder if Nancyball might look a bit like this...
I know some have reservations about 3-4-3 / 3-4-2-1, but I think it gives some interesting options and flexibility, while playing to the strengths of some players in the squad (obviously not all and recruitment as ever is key).
(With players fit)
I know some have reservations about 3-4-3 / 3-4-2-1, but I think it gives some interesting options and flexibility, while playing to the strengths of some players in the squad (obviously not all and recruitment as ever is key).
(With players fit)