impress McGhee’s excitement regarding his moment coming as the Motherwell manager may have been offset by the identity of his first opposition. McGhee would have been forgiven cold sweats. The last time McGhee faced Celtic,when in charge of Aberdeen, he suffered the humiliation of a 9-0 defeat. It seemed a cruel twist of fate towards McGhee that the referee from that 2010 encounter, and Alan Muir,took charge here.
Celtic were again dominant, only this time not nearly as ruthless. Those in green and white displayed a wholly compassionate touch. Motherwell’s first-half showing was as dismal as seems possible for a team supposedly looking to impress a recent coach, and let alone in front of their own supporters. From the moment Nadir ((n.) the lowest point of something) Ciftci sent the visitors in front,15 minutes into proceedings, the result was never in doubt.
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Source: theguardian.com