Celtic players took to social media hailing the magnificent Hoops support after a top-drawer 5-1 victory against Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava in their opening Champions League fixture…
Daizen Maeda who done everything everywhere all at once last night dully declared that, “I’ll keep running for the team” and thanked fans for “the wonderful support.” Yesterday evening proved once again there is no better presser in world football just now than Celtic’s left-winger. The 26 year-old is a pressing machine and Brendan Rodgers has developed him into being one of the first names on the teamsheet.
It was another solid performance from American defender Cameron Carter-Vickers who proved his worth at the elite level yet again. He noted that it was a “top team performance and special atmosphere!”
Experiencing Celtic Park on a Champions League night for the first time, it was everything and more for Danish stopper Kasper Schmeichel. He wrote, “waited nearly 8 years to hear that anthem again! What an incredible atmosphere, unlike anything I’ve ever heard in my life! The perfect start to our Champions League campaign.”
Celtic’s £9.5m acquisition Adam Idah bagged his first goal since returning to the side permanently from Norwich City in the summer. He was ecstatic at getting on the scoresheet, “nights I’ve dreamt of. Champions League debut, goal and win. Wow.”
It was also a Champions League debut for German winger Nicolas Kuhn who provided a second-half assist for Kyogo. Delighted at contributing, Kuhn outlined, “dreams do come true! What a night.”
The Hoops record signing Arne Engels who made it consecutive goals from the spenalty pot took to social media to express his delight at securing three points, “what a way to kick off this campaign! Support was unreal.”
New American defender Auston Trusty made his Celtic debut last night and he was thrilled to play his part. Writing on Instagram he said, “Celtic debut [tick], Champions League debut [tick], dream come true [tick], a night of many firsts that I will never forget. Just a boy from Media, Pennsylvania.” The 26 year-old also followed up his post with a new trendy hashtag I am sure we can all get behind… TrustyTheProcess.
Celtic debut✅
Champions League debut✅
Dream come true✅A night of many firsts that I will never forget🍀
Just a boy from Media,PA #TrustyTheProcess pic.twitter.com/nYds0LhWQf
— Auston Trusty (@Auston_Trusty) September 19, 2024
Understandably the players are buzzing after the perfect start to our Champions League campaign. The mood around Celtic Park is a positive one and the drive from the support will make it difficult for any team domestically or in European competition to stop this season.
Conor Spence
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