Anthony Ralston has spoken about his time at Celtic, saying he’s proud of how long he’s been with the club after playing again at Celtic Park.
The right-back has been a steady performer in recent weeks, stepping in for Alistair Johnston. He didn’t just do a job — he set up Nicolas Kuhn’s goal in the 3-1 win over Hibernian at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon.
Ralston’s time at Celtic hasn’t always been smooth. A few years ago, it looked like he might leave the club. But under Brendan Rodgers and previously Ange Postecoglou, he’s turned things around and become a trusted part of the squad. His strength, attitude, and hard work have made him a solid back-up at right-back — and he’s shown he can make an impact when called upon.
He said: (RecordSport), “I’ve been here all my life. I’ve been here since the age of eight years old and worked all my life to be a Celtic player.
“I’m a Celtic fan, I come from a Celtic family. So days like Saturday, playing at Celtic Park, my friends and family coming to the game… I mean, I’d be silly to say that I want anything else.
“Of course, you want to be playing and I’ll continue to keep my head down and work for that. But you know, Celtic’s my job and this is where I love to be.
“The sun’s beaming down, I’m playing a game of football at Celtic Park. If you’d said when I was a kid that that was what I was going to do, then I wouldn’t have believed you. I never take it for granted.”
Celtic’s Alistair Johnston arrives at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Ralston has the kind of attitude fans respect — he works hard, stays loyal, and clearly loves being at Celtic. He knows he won’t play every game but is happy to train hard and be ready when needed.
Playing at Celtic Park still means a lot to him. He grew up dreaming of it, and he doesn’t take it for granted.
With Johnston set to return on Wednesday against Aberdeen, Ralston may still keep his place in the side at Pittodrie. He’s proven he can step in and do a job, as Celtic push for a domestic treble. It’s been good to see a player like Ralston perform well despite having limited minutes this season.
