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Andy McGilvray

Celtic hero's son makes Hoops Premiership debut in 4-0 win over Hibs

B’ Celtic Hibs Rocco Vata Rudi Vata

Wishaw teenager Rocco Vata was handed a late Christmas present after making his senior Celtic debut in last night's 4-0 win over Hibs at Easter Road.

With Ange Postecoglou's side already four goals to the good, courtesy of an Aaron Mooy double and goals from Daizen Maeda and Kyogo Furuhashi, Vata - the son of Albanian star Rudi Vata - replaced Matt O'Riley in 84 minutes.

The 17-year-old midfielder has impressed for the 'B' side this season, scoring eight times in the Lowland League and netting in a 3-2 Challenge Cup win over League Two side Albion Rovers back in August.

But his six minutes plus stoppage time at Easter Road will have been a massive boost for him and his family.

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