“YOU SCORE YOUR FIRST GOAL IN YOUR LOAN CLUB AND WENT WILD – PATHETIC MENTALITY” – Dundee FC Manager Slams Celtic Goalscorer Over Celebration

Dundee FC manager Steven Pressley has launched a scathing attack on Celtic’s goalscorer following what he described as an “over-the-top and disrespectful” celebration during their heated Scottish Premiership encounter.

Celtic secured a dramatic 2–1 victory, but the spotlight after the final whistle shifted from the result to the behaviour of the player who netted his first goal since arriving on loan at the club. The late strike, which sent Celtic Park into a frenzy, was followed by an animated celebration that did not sit well with the visiting manager.

Speaking after the match, Pressley did not hold back in his criticism.

“You score your first goal in your loan club and you go wild like that? That’s a pathetic mentality,” he said bluntly. “There’s a way to celebrate goals, and there’s a way to respect your opponents. What I saw today crossed the line.”

The Dundee boss suggested that the celebration was aimed directly at his bench and players, claiming it added unnecessary tension to an already intense fixture. According to Pressley, the actions of the Celtic forward were provocative and showed a lack of professionalism.

“It wasn’t just joy. It was directed, it was exaggerated, and it was disrespectful. These are young players who should be learning humility, not trying to create headlines with antics,” he added.

The incident quickly became a talking point among supporters and pundits, with many debating whether the reaction was simply passion in the heat of the moment or an avoidable show of disrespect. Replays circulating on social media show the player running toward the stands, gesturing passionately as teammates joined in the celebrations.

While Celtic fans have defended the player’s right to celebrate a crucial goal, Pressley insisted that such behaviour reflects poorly on the game and could easily escalate tensions between players and fans.

“In modern football, emotions are high, but professionalism must remain. That celebration was unnecessary and it sends the wrong message,” he concluded.

Celtic have yet to comment on the matter, but the incident has added another layer of controversy to a match already filled with drama, late goals, and fiery post-match reactions.