Celtic continued their dominant start to the Scottish Premiership with a commanding 6-0 victory over St Johnstone, marking their sixth consecutive league win without conceding a goal. Kasper Schmeichel secured yet another clean sheet, making it six for the season. Kyogo Furuhashi played a pivotal role, netting twice in the first half, while substitute Adam Idah added to the scoreline with a second-half goal.
Kyogo has now doubled his goal tally for the season, though he also missed several key chances in the match, bringing his total to ten missed “big chances” in the Premiership this term. Despite this, his contributions were crucial in Celtic’s comprehensive victory. Meanwhile, Adam Idah continues to impress, scoring four goals in his last three games, which could spark a competitive battle for the starting striker role.
Celtic’s summer investment of £8.5 million in Idah demonstrates the club’s belief in his potential to challenge Kyogo for the top spot. However, the club’s history with developing young strikers, like Vakoun Bayo, highlights the potential risks. Bayo, who arrived in 2019 for £2 million, failed to establish himself and was eventually sold at a loss. In contrast, Celtic passed up the opportunity to sign Erling Haaland in 2018, a decision that is now seen as a major oversight considering Haaland’s rise to prominence.
This latest win highlights Celtic’s remarkable start to the season under Brendan Rodgers, with their focus on both domestic success and their aspirations in Europe.
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