“I AM DECLARING MYSELF A HUGE CELTIC ENEMY TODAY” – JIM GOODWIN DROPS SHOCK POST-MATCH VERDICT AFTER CELTIC’S 4-0 WIN
Celtic have produced another emphatic away performance after recording a stunning 4-0 victory, but the result has been overshadowed by a furious post-match reaction from Jim Goodwin, who reportedly took aim at the Celtic supporters over a chant that allegedly left his players distracted during the match.
Goodwin’s reaction reportedly came shortly after the final whistle, with the opposing manager demanding that his comments be recorded quickly after being asked about the atmosphere during the game.
The Celtic supporters were in full voice throughout the match, celebrating what quickly became a dominant performance from their side.
But according to one particular chant reportedly caught Goodwin completely off guard.
His reaction was immediate:
“WTF was that chant?”
The comment quickly became the biggest talking point from an afternoon that had already been dominated by Celtic’s football.
CELTIC DOMINATE FROM THE START
Celtic wasted little time establishing control.
The opening goal arrived in the 22nd minute, when A. Trusty found the breakthrough.
The goal immediately lifted the travelling Celtic support, and the pressure on the home side increased.
Just two minutes later, Celtic doubled their advantage.
C. Durán scored in the 24th minute, leaving the home side facing an enormous uphill battle before half-time.
At 2-0, Celtic were firmly in control.
Goodwin’s players reportedly attempted to settle themselves and find a way back into the contest, but Celtic continued to dictate the tempo.
The visitors’ confidence grew with every passing minute.
The second half brought more of the same.
S. Tounekti made it 3-0 in the 54th minute, effectively putting the result beyond doubt.
Celtic were now playing with freedom, while their supporters continued creating an intense atmosphere.
The fourth goal arrived in the 63rd minute.
B. Nygren completed the scoring to make it 4-0.
With Celtic four goals ahead, the final stages became a celebration for the travelling support.
But it was during this period that the fictional controversy reportedly intensified.
GOODWIN’S SHOCK REACTION
According to the account, Goodwin was particularly unhappy with a chant coming from the Celtic end.
He reportedly believed the chant went beyond normal football banter and claimed that it affected the concentration of his players.
After the match, Goodwin allegedly appeared visibly frustrated when asked about the atmosphere.
Rather than giving the usual diplomatic response expected after a friendly or league fixture, he reportedly delivered a blunt verdict.
“WTF was that chant?”
The comment immediately attracted attention.
Goodwin reportedly continued by suggesting that Celtic supporters had created an atmosphere that made an already difficult match even more challenging for his players.
He is also alleged to have questioned whether such chants should be heard during football matches.
The comments have since created a debate among supporters.
Celtic fans have reportedly defended themselves, arguing that passionate support is part of football and that their team had every reason to celebrate after scoring four goals away from home.
Others believe Goodwin had a right to complain if he genuinely felt that the chant crossed a line.
CELTIC SUPPORTERS HIT BACK
The reaction from Celtic supporters was predictable.
Many fans reportedly dismissed Goodwin’s complaints, suggesting that his attention should have been focused on his team’s performance rather than the supporters.
After all, Celtic had scored four times.
Trusty had opened the scoring.
Durán had doubled the advantage.
Tounekti had added a third.
And Nygren had completed the rout.
Some supporters therefore argued that the result had nothing to do with the chant.
Others, however, admitted that the atmosphere had become extremely intense.
The travelling Celtic support reportedly sang throughout the match, creating a wall of noise that made it difficult for the home side to settle.
That is exactly what Goodwin allegedly believed had affected his players.
A PERFECT RESULT FOR CELTIC
From Celtic’s perspective, the controversy cannot hide what was an outstanding performance.
Scoring four goals away from home without conceding demonstrates just how effective the team was.
The goals were also spread across the match, showing that Celtic maintained their attacking threat throughout.
Trusty’s 22nd-minute opener gave them the platform.
Durán’s goal just two minutes later gave them control.
Tounekti’s strike after the interval ended any realistic hopes of a comeback.
And Nygren’s 63rd-minute goal put the finishing touch on the performance.
For the Celtic manager, it was the type of result that builds confidence.
For Goodwin, however, it was reportedly a very different experience.
His team were beaten heavily, his players struggled to contain Celtic’s attack, and the atmosphere became another issue he had to address after the final whistle.
