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Chris Sutton calls out ‘sloppy’ Celtic star over weather excuse

Chris Sutton has been speaking after Celtic's comeback win over Hibernian, which saw one player make an excuse.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 9:25 AM

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Chris Sutton dismissed Celtic goalkeeper Sam Johnstone's excuse that bad weather caused his sloppy distribution against Hibernian.
Celtic secured a comeback victory against bottom club Hibernian with Camilo Durán scoring the decisive winner before half-time.
Johnstone acknowledged his difficult passes but stated the windy conditions at Easter Road were the same for everyone.

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Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton criticized goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on social media after Celtic's comeback victory against Hibernian at Easter Road. Johnstone cited difficult, swirling winds as the cause for some sloppy passes during the game, but Sutton dismissed the weather explanation as a stretch.

Celtic secured the three points with a winning goal by Camilo Durán just before half-time. The Celtic Bhoys notes ongoing concerns regarding Johnstone's distribution, arguing that alternative goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo displays superior composure and confidence with the ball at his feet.

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Chris Sutton calls out ‘sloppy’ Celtic star over weather excuse

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