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Robbie Copeland

Steven Naismith in grim Celtic assessment as pundit claims Dundee United denied 'stonewall' penalty

Steven Naismith says Celtic got away with a 'stonewall' penalty decision against Dundee United.

And the pundit knows they need Kyogo Furuhashi back in the team judging by how lax their pressing was.

The Hoops created plenty of chances against Tam Courts' team and hit the woodwork three times in the 1-1 draw.

But ultimately they had to settle for a point after Ian Harkes cancelled out Liel Abada 's first half opener.

It could have swung the other way though after Cameron Carter-Vickers appeared to upend Nicky Clark in the box in the second half.

"It's a stonewall penalty," Naismith said on Sportscene. "Yes, the referee has a lot of bodies in front of him, but he should not be getting that wrong.

"It was such a big decision in the context of the game."

Naismith was less than impressed with Celtic's performance as a whole and he knows Ange Postecoglou will be willing Kyogo back to fitness.

He went on: "I think Dundee United were assisted by how poor Celtic were at pressing.

"There was no urgency. They were missing Kyogo's ability to go after teams, it was very noticeable."

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