Celtic Bhoy Stephen Welsh celebrates Motherwell’s victory at Ibrox

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·27. April 2026

Celtic Bhoy Stephen Welsh celebrates Motherwell’s victory at Ibrox

Celtic’s Stephen Welsh celebrated emphatically after Motherwell secured a dramatic 3–2 win away at Ibrox yesterday afternoon…

Stephen Welsh of Motherwell before the match. the Rangers v Motherwell at Ibrox on April 26, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

The centre-back impressed throughout as the Steelmen earned a hard-fought victory. Motherwell were 2–0 ahead at the interval courtesy of goals from Lukas Fadinger and Emmanuel Longelo.

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Danny Rohl’s side fought back in the second half, with Youssef Chermiti and Nico Raskin both on target to level the game.

However, Longelo’s late strike snatched all three points for Motherwell. Jens Berthel Askou’s men has been viewed as the potential kingmakers of the title race, and there is no doubt they will have more of a say in the coming weeks ahead.

Stephen Welsh of Motherwell in action against the Rangers during the William Hill Premiership match between the Rangers and Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on April 26, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

Jens Berthel Askou’s side brought an end to a five-match run without victory in Glasgow, strengthening their push for a Europa Conference League qualifying place while simultaneously denting the Ibrox club’s title ambitions.

POV from inside the limbs: https://t.co/tkRfndcOij
– Sonntag, 26. April 2026

Welsh’s parent club had already done their part on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Falkirk, a result that lifted the Hoops level at the top of the Premiership standings alongside Hearts. At the same time, Hearts were behind to Hibernian at Easter Road when the final whistle went at Ibrox.

Stephen Welsh Off Injured and Celebrating Motherwells 3rd Goal 😂
– Sonntag, 26. April 2026

The Ibrox club remain third in the table, sitting four points off the top of the table with four games still to play.

🟠 Motherwell put a dent in Rangers' title hopes with a late winner in a five-goal thriller at Ibrox ⤵️
– Sonntag, 26. April 2026

A defeat at Tynecastle a week today will spell the end for the Rangers’ title hopes and they will then head to Celtic Park a week later perhaps hoping to win the Jambos the title.

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– Montag, 27. April 2026

Meanwhile, Welsh was seen roaring in celebration in the tunnel at full-time, screaming “YASSSSSSSSSSSSS,” like many of the Celtic supporters who were sent the score updates on their phones.

While the 26-year-old may not qualify for a Scottish Premiership medal due to limited appearances, his reaction endeared him to the Celtic support on social media.

Motherwell later shared footage of his celebration on X, where it quickly attracted strong engagement from both their own supporters and Celtic fans.

Mon the well 🧡🧡
– Sonntag, 26. April 2026

Spirit of ’86 – Celtic team’s welcome to Paradise. Saturday 25 April 2026. Celtic v Falkirk. Scottish Premiership. Photo Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

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Daizen Maeda celebrates during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)