“Celtic supporters would have been happy to see the back of him” – Andy Walker hails rising Celtic star

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The headline does look contradictory but I guess the point I’m trying to make from the get go is, look how far Antony Ralston has come.

From a player who was on the very periphery of the Celtic first team, his career at the Hoops looked dead and buried. Especially after his disastrous loan spell at Dundee United.

The now Scotland internship looked set to be out on his ear before Ange Postecoglou walked into Paradise and worked his magic on the 23 year old.

And now? Ralston is an integral part of the Celtic machine.

So much so that Andy Walker details just how important Ralston is to the first team.

Speaking on The Go Radio Football Show, Walker said, “I think Ralston doesn’t let anyone down. I think what Celtic are trying doing is to have all over the pitch is a bit of quality and two players for every position almost.

And you can see that. And if Juranovic goes then, with Alistair Johnston coming in, he will compete with Anthony Ralston.

And I don’t think Ralston has let anyone down. He’s a player that has been improved by the current manager.

I spoke to a lot of Celtic supporters a couple of seasons ago and they would have been happy to see the back of Antony Ralston but he is a much-improved player under Ange Postecoglou.”

Ralston signed a contract extension at the start of the season keeping him tied to the club until 2026.

With the departure of Josip Juranovic seemingly on the cards, Ralston may well have the opportunity to grab that right back slot to make it his own just like fellow countryman Greg Taylor did when Diego Laxalt left the club.

He has all the attributes to do so.

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