Celtic’s dramatic victory over Aberdeen has earned glowing praise from BBC pundit and former Dons defender Willie Miller, who believes the scoreline could easily have been far heavier.
The Hoops dominated the match at Celtic Park, creating a relentless stream of chances, but had to wait until the closing moments to finally make their superiority count. Despite being reduced to ten men, Aberdeen fought back to equalise with 16 minutes remaining, raising fears of further frustration for Wilfried Nancy.
However, late goals from Kieran Tierney and James Forrest secured a deserved three points for Celtic in the 88th minute, bringing an end to a difficult spell for the new manager.
Watching on, Miller — a key figure in Aberdeen’s famous 1983 Cup Winners’ Cup triumph — was astonished by the scale of Celtic’s attacking dominance. Speaking after the game, he suggested Aberdeen could have had few complaints if the margin of defeat had reached double figures.
Miller highlighted the sheer volume of clear opportunities, noting that Celtic had produced wave after wave of pressure. He pointed to numerous big chances early in the second half, shots that struck the woodwork, crucial saves, and the two goals eventually scored, describing the display as “incredible” and “extraordinary.”
The match marked the first time under Nancy that Celtic sustained their intensity throughout and were rewarded with a victory. There were visible signs of progress, offering encouragement as the team heads into a challenging run of fixtures.
Nancy himself struck an optimistic tone after the match, describing the win as “only the beginning” following four straight defeats. While pressure remains, Sunday’s result may represent a crucial turning point as Celtic look to rebuild momentum one game at a time.
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