Chris Sutton warns Celtic over his Player of the year pick Lawrence Shankland

And, if Celtic don’t start defending cross balls properly, the Hearts striker might get to enjoy a double celebration this weekend. Shankland has already tortured my old club this season and you wouldn’t bet large sums of money on him not doing it again if Celtic don’t tighten it up at the back.

But it was interesting to hear him say at the nominations unveiling that the initial interest from the Spaniards in January was tough at first on the mind. None of us know just how much it affected his form. Only he knows that. But he hasn’t been as vibrant since the resumption from the mid-winter break.

Tavernier’s numbers are remarkable. For a full-back to provide so many assists is magnificent, even if I have my doubts defensively. No question Celtic and Rangers have benefitted from having those three. But I just don't think they benefit as much as Hearts do with Shankland. Shankland scored a similar goal against Celtic six weeks later and, with the hosts unable to mount a response at Parkhead, it did lay the platform for a win. His anticipation and finish against Rodgers’ team at Tynecastle at the start of March sealed another win over Rodgers’ 10 men.

Two Aberdeen goals at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-final delivered from the same place to the same area almost ripped that trophy out of Celtic’s hands. Last weekend at Dens Park wasn’t any better. Dundee won various balls into the box from Owen Dodgson’s delivery. With Carl Starfelt, Ange Postecoglou had a solid pairing whom he could rely upon when the going got tough and they had to dig it out and see it through. It’s not like that right now. Two clean sheets in 11 games tells you that. It's fact.

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