Former Celt Jackson Irvine ‘rocked up; to the Socceroos camp in Qatar wearing a retro Mark Viduka Celtic kit, Opus Sport report. Viduka is of course one of his fellow Aussies who share the distinction of having played for Celtic, that list includes current Celtic star, Aaron Mooy, Scotty McDonald and best of all the Wizard of Oz, Celtic legend Tom Rogic.

Martin O’Neill was talking last week during his book promotion interviews about how he spoke to Viduka after he took over at Celtic, wanting the who was back home in Oz, to stay on at Celtic. Viduka though had issues with the club and wanted a move and O’Neill quickly realised that this was for the best and it allowed him to source the funds to sign Chris Sutton from Chelsea. Wonder how that turned out?

Irvine not only played for Celtic in the early part of his career but also had spells with Ross County and Hibs. Now playing his football at St Pauli in Germany, Irvine hasn’t forgotten his Celtic roots as his tribute to the former Celtic striker illustrates.

Mark Viduka Celebrates a goal for Celtic v Rangers 27 December 1999. Photo Mary Evans

And with Celtic heading to Australia this week to participate in the Sydney Super Cup then the additional Celtic related hype back home in Oz will certainly be helpful.

Jackson Irvine rocking up to Socceroos camp in Qatar in the retro Mark Viduka kit 🥵

Unrivalled drip from the coolest man in the world 💧

📷 @Socceroos #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/Qa0gOoR9MG

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) November 14, 2022

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St Pauli captain Jackson Irvine arrives in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup 🟢⚪pic.twitter.com/FQHr137jDt

— Everything Celtic (@aboutceltic) November 14, 2022

Yesterday we reported on Celtic’s trip to Australia in 1977 to participate in the World of Soccer Cup with the likes of Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade and how Jock Stein’s Celtic, without Kenny Dalglish who stayed at how to ‘organise’ his move to England, won the cup and brought it back.