KIERAN TIERNEY hasn’t been a Celtic player for quite some time now, but like before he ever pulled on a Hooped jersey, the Arsenal player is a massive Celtic fan.

Kieran exited the club after helping to win a treble treble, firstly under Brendan Rodgers and latterly with Neil Lennon at the helm.

He moved onto the Premier League in a record breaking deal that still stands as Celtic’s highest fee received for a player.

Watching from afar, Kieran has gotten to see some of his old teammates and academy stars flourish in a Celtic jersey.

Speaking this week, Kieran praised the effort of his fellow Scotland teammates that are still currently playing for Celtic. During the interview the former Hoops hero mentioned Anthony Ralston’s rise under Ange Postecoglou’s, praises Greg Taylor’s consistency and reveals he still keeps in close touch with Celtic captain Callum McGregor.

“I speak to Callum regularly. I’m so happy for him and how his career’s going.” Kieran told The Scottish Sun.

“He was a natural fit for Celtic captain and the title success has underlined how good a leader he is.

“He’s a top player and an even better guy.”

Kieran continued: “Greg [Taylor] has got qualities I don’t have. I know people compare him with me at Celtic.

“But no player should be compared with another. It’s unfair. Everyone’s got different qualities.

“His consistency for Celtic has been unbelievable.”

On academy bhoy Tony Ralston,, Tierney revealed he was delighted for the big man.

He said: “Tony’s been brilliant and I’m delighted for him.

“He’s another ex-Celtic team-mate and I know how hard he works for what he gets.

Scotland has a massive game on Wednesday evening against Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier. Steve Clarke’s men will be tasked with putting emotion to one side against a country currently at war.

After making the Euro’s, there’s a huge desire for Scotland to get to their first World Cup since France 98. It will be a massive task to get there but the country will be hoping this team has what it takes.