The case for Kasper Hogh starting at Falkirk

The case for Kasper Hogh starting at FalkirkCeltic were last night held to draw by dogged Dundee United side and once again we looked badly exposed through the middle and at the back…Martin O Neill, manager of Celtic look on Celtic v Dundee United, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 28 October 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO ShutterstockIn what was a frustrating night under the lights at Paradise, Celtic dropped two vital points in the title race after being held 2-2 at Celtic Park by a spirited, determined and well drilled Dundee United side, who were worthy of a share of the points.Martin O’Neill’s side lacked that killer touchA draw in the end was probably a fair result, despite the numerous chances the Champions created in the second period, but Martin O’Neill’s side lacked that killer touch in front of goal.Camilo Duran of Celtic celebrates scoring Celtic v Dundee United, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 28 October 2026. Mark Runnacles ShutterstockAfter going one nil up through Camilo Duran, Celtic were soon 2-1 down after quick fire Dundee United goals, both of which were a damning indictment on the quality of the Celtic defence.Farcical defending from CelticThe players were heckled by the supporters when the first half ended, and rightly so due to yet another poor and untidy showing in the first forty five which included some farcical defending at both of the quick-fire Dundee United goals that wiped out the Celtic lead and put the visitors in front.Martin O’Neill made some much needed changes at the break, once again hauling off record signing Kasper Hogh, and the subdued Callum Osmand, replacing them with two wingers, Jota and Haissem Hassan, with Camilo Duran moving from wide right to centre forward,Jota of Celtic takes on Joshua Rawlins of Dundee United Celtic v Dundee United, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 28 October 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO ShutterstockThe width and creativity of the Egyptian and Portuguese gave Celtic a more attacking edge, as they desperately searched for the leveller, but once again we lacked that killer instinct in-front of goal.Jota’s assist for the Liam Scales equaliserThe equaliser did arrive on the 65th minute courtesy of Liam Scales who made amends for some horrific defending in the first half as he headed home from a Jota cross following a corner to give us hope of grabbing a winner in the final half an hour.Despite trying hard, Celtic failed to breach the United defence again, and it finished honours even, but once again we looked unsure all over the park which is a increasingly worrying situation going forward.The only saving grace of the night was perhaps that the Rangers were held to a 2-2 draw with Hearts at Tynecastle meaning they failed to take advantage of our slip up, meaning it’s as you were at the top of the table.Kasper Hogh of Celtic arrives at the stadium before the Scottish Premiership 2026/27 match between Celtic and Hearts at Celtic Park on October 18, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Makes sense to play Kasper Hogh on Falkirk’s artificial pitchNext up for Celtic is a trip to Falkirk on Sunday lunchtime with the match kicking off at 1pm. With our title rivals playing at Hampden in the Premier Sports Cup, Celtic can go seven points clear with a victory at a ground that has been challenging with the plastic pitch.Kasper Hogh of Bodo/Glimt celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between FK Bodo/Glimt and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Aspmyra Stadion on March 11, 2026 in Bodo, Norway. (Photo by Martin Ole Wold/Getty Images)Might be an idea to give Kasper Hogh the nod for the entire 90 minutes plus added on time and have two wingers – and not strikers – on the wings firing in cross balls to a player who is more than comfortable playing on an artificial surface having previously starred for Bodo Glimt.Just a thought…Just an Ordinary BhoyHAVE YOUR SAY – Join the Celtic conversation in our comments section below…KNOW YOUR HISTORY – SPECIAL OFFER ON CELTIC IN THE THIRTIESThe Perfect Gift-for Celtic Da’s – Get both books for just £20 plus P&P. Order now over at our bookstore – Celticstarbooks.com – CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO ORDERCeltic in the Fifties Volumes One and Two. Available now from celticstarbooks.com – click on image to orderQuick Tip –Add Celticshorts.com as your ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for quick access to the Celtic content you value the most. It takes just a few seconds and you’ll notice the difference straight away! – Click HERE….Hail Hail!CELTIC STAR BOOKS – We’ve covered three decades so far with more to follow…Christmas shopping ideas from Celtic Star Books. Click on image to shop