JOHNNY RUSSELL has explained how watching Henrik Larsson made him want to become a footballer. The Sporting Kansas City attacker told the club’s official podcast that it was the super Swede that made him want to become a professional after his performance in the 6-2 win over Rangers at Celtic Park. The 30-year-old grew up a Celtic fan but never managed to get a move to Paradise.
“The reason I decided that this is what I want to do was seeing him.
“I always had an idea this is what I wanted to do but seeing him made me decide this is it.
“He is still to this day, my idol and my favourite player.”
Larsson scored twice as Martin O’Neill’s side to the sword; although it was his first goal that Russell points to as his favourite.
“It is my favourite goal of all time.
“He takes it from the half-way line, runs through, nutmegs one of their players and then the goalkeeper comes out to confront him and he chips him.
“That is my favourite goal that I have ever seen still to this day.
“I don’t think it will ever be beaten for me – especially the game that it was in against Rangers.”
The show’s host, Nate Bukaty, made Russell feel more at home as he wore a Celtic shirt as well as a number of the clubs scarves during the interview. The club’s commentator and has in recent time, stated his support for the club on social media.
I’m a Celtic Fan. I’ve been to a game at Paradise. I’ve shared pints with Celtic supporters in Baird’s Bar. I understand the history. That doesn’t change the fact that teams like Sporting have improved in quality dramaitcally for 10 years, while Celtic have regreseed.
— Nate Bukaty (@nate_bukaty) December 28, 2018
CELTIC!!!
— Nate Bukaty (@nate_bukaty) November 7, 2019
INVINCIBLE by Matt Corr
The Celtic Star’s very own Matt Corr – who you may also know as a Tour Guide at Celtic Park – publishes his first Celtic book, titled INVINCIBLE – early next month. This beautiful hardback book will be the definitive story of Celtic’s magical2016-17 season – it truly is wonderful, a real joy to read, and brilliantly written by Matt.
If you have been reading Matt’s regular contributions on The Celtic Star or indeed in the Matchday Programme or in the Celtic View you will know just how talented a Celtic writer he is. The book is published by The Celtic Star and you can pre-order below.
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