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Dane Murray over JSP has raised a few eyebrows, but it’s great to see a home-grown development player getting a big chance…

Dane Murray scores Celtic’s third goal during the Premier Sports League Cup match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on August 15, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Young Dane Murray is a perfect example of not giving up on your dream, and his hard work and dedication have certainly paid off after forcing his way into Brendan Rodgers first team plans after an impressive pre-season and earning himself a new deal in the process.

Dane has made a couple of appearances this campaign, and scored his first goal for the club in the 4-1 Premier Sports League Cup win over Falkirk at Celtic park last month.

Dane Murray of Celtic celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier Sports League Cup match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on August 15, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The former Scotland youth international could have been forgiven for thinking his chances would be limited after the loan signing of the highly rated Manchester City centre back Jahmai Simpson – Pusey, so more than a few eyebrows were raised when Dane was named in this weeks Europa league squad at the expense of the on loan City defender.

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey signs for Celtic on a season long loan from Manchester City. Photo Celtic FC

That in itself is a great confidence booster for the player who made his debut as an 18 year old under Ange Postecoglou in 2021 before a terrible run of injuries stalled his progress.

Sure the homegrown rule could have had a big say in his inclusion in the squad, but it’s reassuring to see a player who came through the youth ranks get his shot at a higher level. We do after all have a need to develop our own players, as opposed to someone else’s.

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Salford City at Etihad Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Manchester. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Manchester City might not be too happy with Brendan’d decision but the Celtic manager has selected his Europa League squad on merit and so far there’s been nothing in terms of first team football to judge Jahmai Simpson–Pusey on. Whereas with Dane Murray he has played, impressed, scored and earned his place in the squad on merit.

I for one applaud the Celtic manager’s decision.

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Celtic in the Eighties – Out Now! In Celtic shops on Friday…

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter, out now!

Celtic in the Eighties by the late, great David Potter is officially published today Friday 5 September by Celtic Star Books. All pre-ordered copies have been signed by Celtic legend Danny McGrain who has also written the foreword for David Potter’s final book.

These copies have now been posted to everyone who has pre-ordered with copies being send all over the world. It’s been an incredible response, so thank you to each and every one of you who will be receiving your signed book shorty.

Celtic in the Eighties will be available in the Celtic superstore and all other club shops from today. And don’t forget that you can still purchase your copy directly from Celticstarbooks.com for same day postage.

Order Celtic in the Eighties today, you’ll be glad you did, it’s a fabulous read!

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Foreword by Danny McGrain. Published on Celtic Star Books. Click on image to order.

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