Celtic’s Sensational Week in Football
Celtic fans have been treated to an incredible run of form, as Brendan Rodgers’ side showcased their ruthless attacking prowess. The Hoops fired six past Dundee before making light work of Raith Rovers in their Scottish Cup clash just days later. Across these two games, Celtic netted an astonishing 11 goals, further boosting their confidence ahead of their crucial Champions League playoff against Bayern Munich.
One of the standout performers has been Daizen Maeda, who notched an impressive five goals in these fixtures. Despite his controversial red card against Young Boys in the League Phase, Celtic successfully appealed his extra game suspension, meaning he will be available for the showdown with Bayern.
With 21 goals and 8 assists already this season, Maeda’s presence could be key to Celtic’s hopes of progressing in Europe.
But while Celtic fans have been relishing their team’s dominance, one former Rangers star has a less fond memory of facing the Hoops—one that resulted in a humiliating loss and an even more awkward night out.
Kevin Thomson’s Nightmare: A Crushing Celtic Defeat
Former Rangers and Dundee midfielder Kevin Thomson recently recalled one of the most uncomfortable weekends of his career. He found himself on the wrong end of a 6-0 thrashing against Celtic during his time at Dundee, only to then spend the next night at a party surrounded by the very players who had just humiliated his team.
Speaking on the Warm Up podcast, Thomson admitted that his side was completely outclassed at Celtic Park, with the match being broadcast live on television.
“I’ve had a sore one to be fair. I got six at Celtic Park when I was at Dundee, live on the telly on a Friday night. That was sore, like.”
Losing to Celtic in such an emphatic manner was bad enough, but what followed made the experience even worse for Thomson.
Scott Brown’s Party: From Painful Defeat to an Awkward Celebration
To make matters worse, the very next night was a surprise 30th birthday party for Scott Brown—Celtic’s legendary captain and one of Thomson’s best friends.
“The worst part was that it was Scotty Brown’s surprise 30th on the Saturday night. So I had to then spend the night with the Celtic players.”
Imagine walking into a party where every conversation is likely about the game you just lost heavily, with the very players who delivered that thrashing enjoying themselves. It was a brutal twist of fate for Thomson, who admitted that the whole night felt surreal.
While he hoped that the Celtic players would avoid the topic, it was inevitable that the result was on everyone’s minds.
“It wasn’t great! Did we talk about it? That was the least part of the conversation!”
Despite the awkwardness, Thomson had to endure the celebration, knowing that just 24 hours earlier, he had been on the receiving end of a hammering by the very same people he was now socializing with.
Dundee’s Tough Night at Celtic Park
Thomson revealed that Dundee’s performance that night was so poor that he personally asked to be substituted, realizing that the game was already a lost cause.
“Out of all the times they could hit you for six… I think I got hooked after an hour as well when it was four or five.”
He didn’t hold back in admitting that his side was completely outplayed, and it was one of the most painful nights of his career.
“I just asked Zico to sub me—Paul Hartley was obviously the manager at the time… but aye, it was not ideal timing.”
It was a moment of personal and professional humiliation, made worse by the fact that he had no choice but to spend the following evening in the company of Celtic’s victorious squad.
Celtic’s Dominance Over the Years
Thomson’s story highlights just how relentless Celtic has been over the years, constantly hammering teams both domestically and in Europe. While Rangers have had their share of victories, Celtic’s attacking power and dominance have led to many heavy defeats for opposition teams.
Their recent 11-goal week is just another example of their incredible form under Brendan Rodgers, as they prepare for one of the biggest games of their season against Bayern Munich.
With players like Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, and Matt O’Riley firing on all cylinders, Celtic will be hoping to continue their scoring spree when they take on the German giants.
Final Thoughts
Kevin Thomson’s 6-0 defeat at Celtic Park and the awkward aftermath at Scott Brown’s birthday party is one of the more unusual footballing stories, but it perfectly captures the rivalry and respect that exists between Celtic and Rangers players.
While fans often see them as bitter enemies, many of these players share friendships off the pitch. Still, that wouldn’t have made the night any easier for Thomson!
As Celtic continue to dominate Scottish football, stories like these serve as a reminder of just how ruthless the Hoops can be on their day. And for players on the receiving end of such defeats, sometimes the pain doesn’t end at the final whistle—it can follow them into their social lives too.
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