Celtic's lacklustre display at home saw them slump to a disappointing 1-0 defeat against a resilient St Mirren side, leaving manager Brendan Rodgers with plenty to ponder.
The Hoops, usually so dominant in domestic competitions, struggled to break down a well-organised St Mirren defence, with their attacking play lacking the usual sharpness.
Missed Opportunities Prove Costly
Despite enjoying the lion's share of possession, Celtic created few clear-cut chances, with their usually prolific forwards looking uncharacteristically blunt in front of goal.
St Mirren's disciplined backline held firm throughout, capitalising on Celtic's profligacy to snatch all three points through a well-taken second-half goal.
Rodgers Faces Early Season Concerns
The result marks a worrying start to Rodgers' second spell in charge, with questions already being asked about the team's ability to convert dominance into goals.
"We controlled large parts of the game but lacked that cutting edge in the final third," admitted a frustrated Rodgers in his post-match interview.
What This Means for the Title Race
While it's still early in the season, this result will give hope to Celtic's title rivals that the champions might be more vulnerable than in previous campaigns.
For St Mirren, this famous victory represents a perfect start to their season and demonstrates their potential to upset the established order in Scottish football.
