Celtic’s season has been largely unblemished, particularly on the domestic front.
Brendan Rodgers’ free-wheeling team has won every match in the Premiership and Premier Sports Cup so far, crushing almost every Scottish side that has crossed their path. As a result, they sit top of the league alongside fellow 100 per cent merchants Aberdeen and are in the semis of the cup.
It has been a slightly different story in the Champions League. While they started off their campaign with a thumping 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, Brendan Rodgers’ men were brought back down to earth with a sore 5-1 defeat by Borussia Dortmund.
There can be little doubt, though, that Celtic are in a strong position on and off the pitch, leading Rangers by five points in the title race and more than £70million of cash reserves in the bank.
We give each player a mark out of 10 for their overall displays so far.
5. Liam Scales
The Irishman has morphed into a very dependable centre-half for Celtic and one of the first names on the team sheet. Does not look out of place and his partnership with Carter-Vickers has become impressive. Scored a big Champions League goal against Slovan Bratislava. 8 | SNS Group
6. Auston Trusty
A deadline-day signing from Sheffield United, the American has struggled to replicate the abilities of compatriot Carter-Vickers. Far too early to judge him on opening five appearances as he settles into life at Celtic Park. 5 | SNS Group
7. Stephen Welsh
Has made one appearance and is falling down the pecking order at Celtic. 3 | SNS Group
8. Maik Nawrocki
Maik Nawrocki - Six minutes of competitive action to his name. The Pole is out of the picture when it comes to first-team minutes. 2 | SNS Group