Anthony Ralston admits it’s a no ego and no hero mentality that ensures Celtic never stop.
Ange Postecoglou ’s champions once again displayed their enthralling refusal to tolerate setbacks with another sensational last-gasp weekend success which maintained their strong grip at the top of the Premiership. When Dundee United grabbed a second equaliser to cancel out Sead Haksabanovic’s first two goals for Celtic, there were just three minutes left of normal time.
Celtic, at that precarious stage, then just did their usual. They took a deep breath and went again. Two goals from the champions in stoppage time was almost expected. Postecoglou’s mantra rang true again. Ralston has done it himself in the past against Ross County. Liel Abada against United last term. Giorgos Giakoumakis did against St Johnstone last month. As Postecoglou said, it’s not just winners that Celtic score late. On a variety of occasions when games are already won, they keep striving for more and enhance winning scorelines. That additional desire has meaning because it boosts goal difference to such an extent it offers the effect of an extra point when the title is being decided.
