Giorgos Giakoumakis scored another fine goal at the weekend for MLS side Atlanta untied, bringing his goal tally to an impressive 10 in just 14 games since his move from Celtic.

Atlanta forward Giorgos Giakoumakis 7 reacts after scoring a goal during the MLS, Fussball Herren, USA match between D.C. United and Atlanta United FC on June 10th, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: JUN 10 MLS – Atlanta United FC vs D.C. United

Predictably Celtic supporters do what they do best and have been bemoaning his loss on social media. Yes Giorgio’s was a superb player and it would have been good if stayed put, but at the end of the day he wanted to leave and you can’t keep an unhappy player.

Kyogo is the best finisher in the country and Ange Postecoglou quite rightly couldn’t promise Giorgos a regular start. There’s no way he would have been a permanent starter at the expense of the Japanese striker.

Yes he’s doing well in the MLS and it’s good to see, but the standard of the football in the US is not as good as Scotland, it’s arguably the same at a push, but better? No.

MLS, Fussball Herren, USA Orlando City SC at New York Red Bulls Jun 3, 2023 Harrison, New Jersey, USA New York Red Bulls midfielder Lewis Morgan 10 runs with ball against Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena 16 during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Harrison Red Bull Arena New Jersey USA. Photo Vincent Carchietta

Remember Lewis Morgan? The former Celtic winger is a stand out in the US, scoring 25 goals for inter Miami and New York Red Bulls in just four seasons in the MLS, compare that to his 31 goals in seven seasons in Scottish football.

IMAGO / ZUMA Wire. October 1, 2022, Columbus, Ohio, USA: Columbus Crew midfielder DARLINGTON NAGBE (6) is tripped by New York Red Bulls forward PATRYK KLIMALA (9) as the Crew run the ball downfield in the first half. Columbus USA Benjamin Hsu

Patryk Klimala remember him? Three goals in just two seasons at Celtic, but managed 14 in two campaigns with New York Red Bulls.

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Giorgos was critical of the Scottish game when he left, I’d love to hear his thoughts on the American game, although I think he’ll quite rightly keep his thoughts to himself until he moves to another league.

27th May 2023. Oh Hyeon-Gyu of Celtic during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park.. Photo: Neil Hanna / Sportimage

We now have a promising replacement in Hyeon-gyu Oh who looks the part scoring six goals in just 16 games, baring in mind he’s only started a handful of games. That’s impressive. Time to focus on who’s here presently, not ones who are elsewhere.

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