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Celtic's masterplan to improve set-piece goals has taken a significant step forward with the capture of Ross Grant from Hearts.
What's the plan?
Martin O’Neill's team has been working on subtle changes to their style of play, marrying recent traits with aspects of his work from 25 years ago. Implementing new ideas is crucial, and the club's latest appointment could take the squad back two-and-a-half decades.
The importance of set pieces
O’Neill's first Celtic teams were masters at set pieces, with players like Alan Thompson and Lubo Moravcik delivering dead balls. The value of set pieces has never been more evident, with stats showing that Hearts scored more set-piece goals than any other team last season.
The current state
Celtic is currently 3rd in the Premiership, with 67 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWW. They have scored 59 goals and conceded 35, with a goal difference of +24.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 3rd |
| Points | 67 |
| Games | 33 |
| Recent Form | WWWWW |
The road ahead
With the capture of Grant and the expertise of Arne Engels in delivering dead balls, Celtic's attacking aspect has to improve. Their last result was a 3-1 win against Dunfermline on 2026-05-23, and they are on a 5-game winning run. As they trail Heart Of Midlothian by 3 points, the upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the title race.
