Arne Engels’ physical stature belies his age. Still 21, he is already a winner at Celtic and full Belgian international. 21 is the age Callum McGregor was when he made his (scoring) Celtic debut. Callum was a year older when he first moved into the middle of the park from the wing. The captain is likely to end his career as the most honoured player is our history, but we needed patience to see him grow into the player he became.
At the same age, Reo Hatate was still at university. He had made 62 appearances for Kawasaki Frontale (who get an interesting amount of column inches on CQN these days), when he moved to Celtic as a 24-year-old. Aaron Mooy went below the radar at St Mirren at 21!
Young Reo was studying at 21, we probably saw Aaron at the same age and didn’t notice him, and we watched enough of Callum at this age to know the scale of development between 21 and 24 is enormous.
I like what we’ve seen so far from Arne and have big hopes he will continue to kick on during the season ahead.
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KingLubo, I agree about Holm, as BR clearly does, which is why he’s on loan rather than shipped out. Too many players get written off after a few cameo appearances.
I finally received an answer from the Celtic TV people regarding my query: what is the difference between the Standard and Premium Package?
Their response is that the premium Package offers a better quality of picture.
So there now – as BRRB of this Parish might say.
Tilio starts? Why?
CELTIC: Sinisalo, Trusty, McCowan, Osmand, Tilio, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, McPherson, Donovan, Tierney.
Subs: Doohan (GK), Clarke (GK), Rice (GK), Scales, Nygren, Idah, Yang, Kenny, Inamura, Engels, Summers, Montgomery, Ure, Murray, Forrest, McArdle, Ralston, Isiguzo
5:35 am here in Ottawa. This better be good…..
Weeron
Cos Brendan picked him ?😉
Tillman to Leverkusen, which must mean £8 million to the huns
BELGIAN winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha is “on the way” to Celtic, according to reports.
The Royal Antwerp forward is apparently a £5million target for Brendan Rodgers and the clubs are nearing an agreement, according to local media Voetbal Nieuws.
MON the HOOPS.
JUST DAE IT CELTIC.
HH.
If embdy finds a stream pls share, as I’d be happy to jump in it to watch today’s game.
HH
1 up Hatate
Celtic need to be careful here. Both McGregor and Trusty have been done from behind.
I’m in Dubai .
Any sausages ?
TT
Quad get yourself on an iptv app sir.
It was Tilio who played in the low cross for our goal. Excellent ball.
Maeda now fouled heavily from behind.
Tilio doing well. Maeda heads his cross just over.
MAESTRO – wilco – thanks for the tip!
Ref letting a lot go.
Great through pass from McCowan. Maeda slides ball past goalie but defender clears before it crosses the line.
The opposition are competent and well organised. Big team but we are clearly the better team. They were 15th in the Primera Liga last season.
1:1 penalty. Young Donovan panicked and handles it.
1-1. Penalty. Handball by Donovan
Impressed with Sinisalos distribution.
Donovan and Trusty have both been caught out with cross balls
Donovan trying to catch the wind
Sorry I have to leave at HT. My 4 year old grandson graduating from Nursery today.
Bada
Very good 👏
2-1 for Estella. Great header from corner. We need to defend crosses much better.
HT
Too easy , that second goal .
Anybody got Scott McKenna’s number ?
itscalledthemalvinas
He had signed for Zagreb this morning sir.
https://philmacgiollabhain.ie/2025/07/11/a-toxic-kulchurr/#more-37676
https://www.vipbox.lc/football/estrela-vs-celtic-streams
What a great goal
Maestro.
Thank you. On the ball.
Could have gave us 45 mins today before putting pen to paper