KRISTOFFER Ajer’s celebrations on making an important tackle tell you all you need to know about Celtic’s Norwegian defender. He plays with the kind of passion befitting of a Celtic player and that, coupled with his performances, have endeared him with supporters.
The prolonged break from competitive football has only intensified Ajer’s eagerness to get back playing and now that the season is underway, he and his team-mates are keen to show the results of all the hard work they have put in as part of their preparations for the new campaign.
And Ajer played his part in Celtic’s impressive 5-1 Flag Day win over Hamilton Accies at Celtic Park on Sunday. Odsonne Edouard hit a hat-trick, while there were also goals from Jeremie Frimpong and Patryk Klimala. Celtic’s season is most definitely up and running.
“Everyone has been really excited to get going again after such a long break,” said Ajer in an exclusive interview with the Celtic View. “To finally be back playing is a good feeling and the whole squad is excited to show what we can do.
“We’ve been eager to put on a performance after all the hard work during pre-season. When you look around the full squad, everyone looks really sharp in training and we’re excited to show that in the games.
“Every season is a massive season when you play for a club like Celtic. We know we have to be at our best from the first game of the season. The fans expect us to win every game and we are hungry to win every game.
This story is from the Vol 56 Issue 2 edition of Celtic View.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the Vol 56 Issue 2 edition of Celtic View.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED...
Jodie Bartle was delighted to score her first goal for Celtic, a week after her derby strike was controversially disallowed
TOMMY BHOY
Celtic legend was a supporter first, last and always
WOUNDED PRIDE
Christopher Jullien was a frustrated spectator as he recovered from injury, but now that he’s back, he’s determined to play his part along with his team-mates to get back to winning ways
ON THIS DAY
HISTORY OF PLAYERS
KEEP THE FAITH
Manager knows hard work can and will deliver an upturn in fortunes for his Celtic side
THE LAST WORD
NEXT week the Christmas edition of the Celtic View will be out, which means this will be the last column I write in 2020.
FOUNDATION CHRISTMAS APPEAL SPOTLIGHT: THE INVISIBLES
WE continue our spotlight series on the organisations we hope to support through this year’s Celtic FC Foundation Christmas Appeal, with a closer look at the work of The Invisibles, a Glasgow-based voluntary organisation, which aims to provide comfort to those living on the city’s streets.
LIVING THE DREAM
Danny Crainie was proud to wear the Hoops and he continues to back the team as a supporter
EVERYONE IS HURTING AT THE RUN WE'RE ON
IT was a disconsolate home dressing room at Celtic on Sunday, as the team reflected on their first domestic cup defeat in over four years.
9 from NINE
The View wants YOUR views on the Hoops’ remarkable decade of dominance
