Carl Starfelt took part in a Twitter Q&A this afternoon on the official Celtic handle and things were going swimming for the Swedish international defender who alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers was absolutely outstanding at Ibrox on Sunday as Celtic won The Glasgow Derby to stretch the lead to six points.
And another win on Saturday at home to St Johnstone will a huge sell-out crowd of 60,000 inside Paradise ready to roar on the team, that lead increase to none points ahead of theRangers taking on St Mirren in Paisley the next day.
Carl must have though he was sailing through the Q&A without putting a foot wrong and with no embarrassment coming his way, until the very last question brought out a hilarious skeleton in the Starfelt cupboard and you can feel his beamer from here! LOL.
The amused but certainly embarrassed Celtic defender clearly put his Heart and Soul into every performance!
Enjoy…
Chris Fraser: What your favourite thing, about playing for Glasgow Celtic?
Carl Starfelt: “Definitely the fans and the atmosphere they create on the game day! We enjoy playing for them on the pitch.” Our supporters 𝙁𝙐𝙀𝙇 the 𝙉𝙊𝙄𝙎𝙀!
Declan Bryne: You picked up any Scottish slang?
Carl Starfelt: “Aye instead of Yes is a new one for me – I like it! There are also many more but I don’t think I’m allowed to say them on here!”
Frank Tuff: When you were growing up and making your way in the game, who were the central defenders in world football who you looked up to and perhaps modelled your game on?
FC Barcelona’s Carles Puyol vies with Celtic’s Chris Sutton during their Champion’s League match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, 24 November 2004. PhotoLLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
Carl Starfelt: “I would say Carles Puyol. He always gave 100% and was so committed to the game. When I was younger I also admired Alessandro Nesta.”
Jake: What area of your game has improved most this season?
Carl Starfelt: “I think it would be how I play with the ball now. To be more secure with the ball and more relaxed under pressure.”
Aidan Brady: Favourite Swedish footballer?
Carl Starfelt: “I have two! Zlatan Ibrahimović and of course Henrik Larsson!”
James MacLean: What’s your favourite food?
Carl Starfelt: “I like Tacos but specifically Swedish Style Tacos. I have tried Haggis over here – It was actually okay, until I found out what was in it…”
ChrisJullienCSC: How did it feel when you won your first major trophy with Celtic?
The players of Celtic celebrate victory in the Premier Sports Cup Final between Celtic and Hibernian at Hampden Park on December 19, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Carl Starfelt: “It was a great moment to win my first trophy. One of the big reasons I wanted to come to Celtic was to compete for trophies and to win the first one available was perfect.”
Jdospsl: What’s the biggest difference of Scottish football compared to where you played beforehand?
Carl Starfelt: “I would say it’s more high tempo and physical here so a lot of duels and tackling. It’s always really intense compared to the previous leagues I played in.”
Michael McGarrity: What one piece of music motivates you before a match?
Carl Starfelt: “I started listening to some rap from the UK so I like Stormzy and Dave is great too. Otherwise I listen to Swedish rap and also in the dressing room it’s always like electro music so I’ve gotten used to that too!”
Adam: What is your favourite thing to do when you’re in Sweden?
Carl Starfelt: “I like to hang out with my family and friends when I go back to Sweden, especially my nieces and nephews. Nothing wild or exciting, I just enjoy being in their company when I am home.”
Carl Starfelt: “I hope I don’t have to do this again! This was with Rubin and for our coach’s birthday. When I did it I didn’t realise it would always be on the internet! Another funny thing is that it’s actually me singing! A man of many talents!”
