The tension was palpable as Celtic edged past a resilient 10-man Hibernian, clawing their way level on points at the top of the Scottish Premiership. For fans, it was another heart-stopping chapter in a season that's proving to be a true test of nerve.
Stephen summed up the feeling: "Celtic got there in the end, but man, that was hard work and nervy again." He pointed to a controversial moment—a potential handball at Hibs' goal that went unpunished—as a talking point that could have shifted the narrative entirely. "If they hadn't won, that call would have been spoken about much more. Can anyone explain why it wasn't given?"
Kev was more blunt, praising the grit while questioning the approach: "Just about deserved it. The lateral passing against 10 men beggars belief. Be positive, go forward, and don't be afraid to have a shot." He highlighted Liam Scales' costly passing error and shaky goalkeeping, but acknowledged the team's resilience: "We still found a way, however. It's going to the wire. We've been there and done it before. Martin O'Neill should have a statue made if he manages to win the league after the mess he came into."
Neil took a pragmatic view: "Three points are essential at this point. We should have been 3-0 up by half-time, but the performance lacked tempo and composure in front of goal. Good to see Alistair Johnston back. Big week ahead."
For Ian, the emotional rollercoaster is part of the ride: "Inching our way towards the title! We could have been 4-0 up at half-time, then it could have finished 2-2 in the dying moments. What a season! Ageing quietly here with every game, but if we can somehow pull this off, it'll all be worth it."
Spike, however, urged perspective: "What's the point in being negative when there are three games to go and nine points would probably deliver the title? Hard games coming up, but somehow Celtic keep getting over the line. It's all down to the manager and bringing unity back to the club, at least for the run-in."
Sting captured the nail-biting drama: "Nail-biting until the final whistle. Celtic's lack of goalscoring ability up front almost cost them, as well as defensive lapses when playing out from the back. As good a stopper as Scales is, he makes at least one blunder per game—this time leading to a comedy of errors and the equaliser. What a great season though, with every game feeling like a final."
