St Mirren players were caught up in wild celebrations inside their dressing room after learning they would face Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final, with chants aimed directly at the Glasgow giants echoing around the room.
Moments after the semi-final draw confirmed the pairing, several St Mirren players reportedly burst into loud chants mocking Celtic and questioning the officiating that often surrounds high-profile matches involving the Scottish champions. One chant in particular quickly gained attention as players repeatedly shouted, “No referee will help Celtic,” while celebrating the upcoming clash.
Sources close to the dressing room described the atmosphere as electric, with players jumping, clapping and shouting in excitement at the opportunity to face Celtic on such a big stage. For many within the squad, the semi-final represents a rare chance to challenge one of the most dominant sides in Scottish football and potentially reach the final.
The chant, however, has already sparked debate across Scottish football, with some critics suggesting the comments could add unnecessary tension to what is expected to be a fiercely contested semi-final.
St Mirren players appeared unfazed by the potential controversy, focusing instead on the opportunity to prove themselves against Celtic. Several squad members were heard urging their teammates to “bring everything” to the match and show that the club is capable of upsetting the odds.
Celtic, meanwhile, have yet to respond publicly to the chants coming from the St Mirren dressing room, but the incident has only added extra spice to a semi-final that already promises high drama.
With a place in the Scottish Cup final on the line, the upcoming clash between Celtic and St Mirren is now expected to carry even greater intensity after the dressing-room celebrations that have already ignited tensions before a ball has even been kicked.