Celtic are set to return to action this Sunday. Highland League side Buckie Thistle lie in wait at Parkhead in the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup.
The Highlanders are undoubted underdogs going into the clash with the Hoops thoroughly expected to sail through to the next round of the competition.
The Bhoys will be eager to get back to action after a few weeks out but one player who will be particularly looking forward to the tie is Stephen Welsh. Indeed in the match against Buckie, the Celtic centre-half will come up against his cousin, Josh Peters.
Celtic’s Stephen Welsh celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
The pair grew up playing football together but have never faced off against each other in a professional setting. Welsh admitted Sunday will be a proud moment for his family (Celtic FC on YouTube): “It’s a great occasion for the family, everyone’s coming up so we’re really looking forward to it.”
Welsh never expected to ever come up against his cousin when playing at a pro level. Sunday will be a first but if the 24-year-old does get an unexpected start at the heart of the holders’ backline, no mercy will be shown.
