Stuart Kettlewell Left Fuming with Celtic Player Yang Hyun-Jun After Motherwell’s Defeat
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell was left seething after his side’s 4-0 defeat to Celtic on Boxing Day. The Steelmen had put up a good fight in the first half, but eventually, Celtic’s quality told, and they ran out comfortable winners.
Kettlewell’s frustration was directed at Celtic player Yang Hyun-Jun, who he felt had gone down too easily to win a penalty for his side. The Motherwell manager was adamant that the contact between Yang and Motherwell goalkeeper Aston Oxborough was minimal and that the Celtic player had exaggerated the foul.
The penalty, which was awarded by the referee and backed up by VAR, was converted by Arne Engels, and it proved to be a turning point in the match. Kettlewell felt that the decision was “so soft, it’s not true” and that Yang had gone to ground far too easily.
“I’ll be honest with you, until Celtic score their first goal, that’s how we are, that’s exactly the stage we are at in the game,” Kettlewell said. “I thought we were looking like heading into half-time with a clean sheet. To galvanise ourselves and freshen up. Then the referee awards a penalty.
“From the angle I have seen, I just think it’s incredibly soft. I think it’s so soft, it’s not true. The one thing I can tell you is that, the contact or the lack of contact doesn’t signify how the player goes down and hits the ground. But that said, the referee has awarded it.”
Despite his frustration with the penalty decision, Kettlewell was full of praise for Celtic’s Liam Scales, who he felt had caused problems for his side with his runs at the near post. Scales was involved in the second goal, which was scored by Daizen Maeda, and Kettlewell noted that Celtic’s use of Scales’ aerial ability was a tactic that they had used to great effect in the past.
“The second one is a corner kick,” Kettlewell added. “It comes from the touch in the front area, which we spoke about and worked on.
“We know it’s possible with somebody like Scales, who is really, really good in the air. Trying to mark on that front side and protect that area. The big no, no for us is, I will namecheck Marvin (Kaleta). I thought he did very, very well in the game. He just drops Maeda peeling around the back. Again, a movement, we know Celtic use time and again.”
As Motherwell looks to bounce back from their defeat, Kettlewell will be hoping that his side can learn from their mistakes and improve their performance in their next match. The Steelmen have shown that they are capable of competing with the top teams in the Scottish Premiership, and Kettlewell will be eager to see his side put in a strong performance in their next outing.
In the meantime, Celtic will be looking to build on their win over Motherwell and continue their push for glory on multiple fronts. The Hoops have been in impressive form this season, and their victory over Motherwell was just another example of their dominance in the Scottish Premiership.
As the season wears on, Celtic will be looking to maintain their momentum and continue to pick up points. With their next match just around the corner, the Hoops will be eager to get back out on the pitch and continue their push for glory.
In the world of Scottish football, Celtic is a team that demands respect. With a rich history, a proud tradition, and a commitment to excellence, the Hoops are a force to be reckoned with. As they continue their push for glory, Celtic fans will be eagerly awaiting their next match, and the opportunity to see their team in action once again.
With several exciting matches on the horizon, Celtic will be looking to maintain their momentum and continue their push for glory. The Hoops have been in impressive form this season, and their victory over Motherwell was just another example of their dominance in the Scottish Premiership.
As Celtic looks to the future, one thing is clear: the team is in a strong position. With a talented squad, a successful manager, and a loyal fan base, the Hoops have all the ingredients necessary to achieve greatness.
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