Johnny Kenny marked his first Celtic start in style with a clinical finish during a brilliant 5-1 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Wednesday night — and his Hoops teammates wasted no time in showering him with praise across social media.
The young striker, who recently returned from a loan spell at Shamrock Rovers in January, made an immediate impact leading the line.
His goal added to a dominant Celtic performance, but it was Kenny’s breakthrough moment that grabbed the attention of his teammates after full-time.
It wasn’t just the first-team regulars who posted messages. Some of the younger players and others in the wider squad also shared their support.
Kenny’s goal means a lot. He has worked hard for his chance and waited patiently. Since returning from Shamrock Rovers in January, he has been training and staying ready. This was his first chance to start a game for Celtic, and he made it count.
He showed good movement and calm finishing when he scored. Brendan Rodgers has spoken before about how young players will get chances if they work hard. Kenny proved he was ready when the time came.
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The reaction from the squad shows the strong team spirit at Celtic. Players from different positions and ages all took time to praise Kenny. It’s clear that he is well-liked in the dressing room.
These types of moments show that the squad is together and supporting each other. Whether it’s a regular starter like Idah or a younger player like Bonnar, everyone is pulling in the same direction.
With only two games left this season, Kenny’s impressive performance could help him get more chances to feature.
Getting support from his teammates will help his confidence grow. For a young striker, scoring your first goal and getting messages from the squad is a big lift.
