Celtic Park’s atmosphere is clear for all to see as one of the better – if not the best ground – in the world when it is on top form. Not many will say that when it comes to friendlies, although some ground can be special in that sense.
It wasn’t expected by many to be the case in a meaningless pre-season friendly against Norwich, although Bhoys fans never fail to impress and brought a generally impressive crowd to the game against the recently relegated Canaries.
Many are shocked when they come to Paradise at just how loud it can be no matter the occasion and Saturday was no different at all.
And even Kenny McLean – who hails from nearby Rutherglen and spent time in theRangers’ youth academy – put his former loyalties aside to praise Celtic for the atmosphere created in the 2-0 win.
We want to win pre-season or not, the game didn’t feel like pre-season, it felt more than that with the intensity and atmosphere so it was a great test for us, perfect game. There is still plenty we can work on but it’s a work in progress and that’s a very good Celtic team.
It’s good playing at Celtic Park, I’m sure it’s a venue that everyone enjoys going to, good atmosphere and it was a great test for us against a very good Celtic team who have been successful and they’ve added to that again.
It’s good playing at Celtic Park, I’m sure it’s a venue that everyone enjoys going to, good atmosphere and it was a great test for us against a very good Celtic team who have been successful and they’ve added to that again.”
McLean spent nine years in Scotland’s top-flight, amassing over 240 appearances at St Mirren and Aberdeen before departing for Norfolk in 2018.
Having earned 25 caps for Scotland and spending two seasons in the Premier League, the star has played at some of Europe’s finest grounds.
But it is always Celtic Park that finds away back into people’s minds. Even those who played for the side from down the road as a nipper…
