A performance and result which has been coming for both sides.
Motherwell were everything Celtic were not. They were dominant, hungry and played with a purpose. They took charge from the first minute.
It took nearly eight minutes for the visitors to string five passes together.
But while much of the attention will be on the awful state of Celtic, Motherwell’s brilliance should not be overlooked.
Of all their qualities, their consistency was most influential. Not only in their style and system, but in their patterns.
Every time Callum McGregor tried to get on the ball, a Motherwell player pounced. When Celtic were exposed at the back, the hosts exploited it.
Away players were shaking their heads throughout, but they are the architects of their own downfall.
O’Donnell was gifted the freedom of Fir Park to fling in the fabulous cross for the opener, while Schmeichel was all over the shop for the second.
Sloppy and second-best, they were utterly schooled, and not for the first time during Nancy’s short time at the club.
The Frenchman has insisted he is seeing improvements, that the risks are rewarding and his team will come good. There was no signs of any such things here.
Celtic were taught more than a thing or two by a team who are together, trust each other and are moving in the right direction.
