Two more names have been added to Celtic’s squad for the Tennent’s Sixes, with the club confirming Simon Donnelly and Jonny Hayes as the latest selections.
Celtic’s official announcement kept things simple and to the point: “Two more Celts join the Tennent’s Sixes squad as Simon Donnelly and Jonny Hayes are confirmed”, the club said via X. No further detail was offered beyond the confirmation itself, but for a support that has followed both men’s careers with real affection, that’s enough to get people talking.
Donnelly and Hayes now join whatever names Celtic have already put forward for the squad, adding to a growing roster of former players set to represent the club at the event. The announcement format has become familiar – a short, sharp reveal on social media, name by name, building anticipation without giving too much away in one go.
What We Know – and What We Don’t
Here’s the thing: beyond the two names and the fact they’ve been added to the squad, Celtic’s post doesn’t tell us much else. There’s no confirmation in this announcement of dates, venue, opposition, or format, and we’re not going to pretend otherwise just to pad things out.
What we do know is that Donnelly and Hayes are the two most recent additions to a squad that’s clearly being assembled in stages, with Celtic drip-feeding names as they’re confirmed. Fans will recognise both as popular figures from different eras of the club’s recent history, and their inclusion will be welcomed regardless of the finer logistical details still to emerge.
What Happens Next
Celtic’s pattern so far suggests more names are likely to follow as the squad is finalised. Until the club confirms further specifics – whether that’s additional players, the tournament schedule, or the wider format – supporters will simply take these announcements as they come.
For now, it’s simply good to see Donnelly and Hayes back in Celtic colours, even if it’s for an event still taking shape in the public eye. Mon The Hoops.
