A great performance with plenty of Celtic goals would be ideal

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·3 August 2025

A great performance with plenty of Celtic goals would be ideal

Today is Flag Day at Paradise. So no excuses, Celtic. We should be more than capable of getting all three points against St Mirren who you will recall caused us problems on Trophy Day…

Benjamin Nygren of Celtic is seen during the pre-season friendly match between Celtic and Newcastle United at Celtic Park on July 19, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Later today we will start the defence of our title as we raise the flag before taking on St Mirren as we aim to start the campaign in winning fashion.

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With the Govan Galacticos dropping points at Fir Park yesterday it’s vital that we take full advantage and create a gap which will pile the pressure on even at this early stage. That’s what’s happened over the last few seasons and it’s always ended well for Celtic so let’s make sure we give the TEAM and the MANAGER our full support this afternoon and roar them on to victory.

Callum McGregor with the Adidas Trophy after Celtic defeat Newcastle United 4-0 during the pre-season friendly match between Celtic and Newcastle United at Celtic Park on July 19, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

It’s sure to be a wonderful occasion in front of a packed paradise who will witness the legend that is Paul McStay unfurl the flag as we start off a new campaign as Champions once more. We maybe take it for granted these days with 13 flag days at Celtic Park in 14 years but for The Maestro it was much tougher, especially in the first half of the 1990s.

Our side although weakened by the departure of Nicolas Kuhn and the lack of incomings, should still be strong enough to take all three points against a Buddies outfit who will undoubtedly prove a tough nut to crack.

Celtic player Kieran Tierney iin action during the pre-season friendly match between Celtic and Newcastle United at Celtic Park on July 19, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The likes of returning hero Kieran Tierney and the highly rated Benjamin Nygren will undoubtedly start the game and add a new dimension to an already established core of players. And we’re likely to see James Forrest once again on the hunt for his first goal of the new season to maintain that awesome record of his.

James Forrest scores late goal and celebrates. Celtic v St Mirren, Scottish Premiership, Football, Celtic Park – 17 May 2025. Photo Robert Perry Shutterstock

Brendan Rodgers wants Celtic to show ambition and to progress in Europe and he wants to stay on as Celtic manager for the long term IF the Celtic Board show similar intent. It’s time that the manager is recognised in song and it should be loud and repeated throughout this season. It’s no more than Brendan deserves.

A great performance with plenty of Celtic goals would be ideal, but all that really matters is that we start off the new campaign with a win, so even a 1-0 will do for me. There is simply no excuses not to take the points today and I’m sure that’s exactly what’s going to happen.

Callum McGregor and James Forrest of Celtic lift the League trophy after the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and St Mirren FC at Celtic Park on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

See you at Celtic Park! Yes, Celtic are back! Can’t wait to get over to Paradise.

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