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‘Get rid’ – Celtic fans blast ‘atrocious’ star who had least touches of any outfield player vs Falkirk

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'Get rid' – Celtic fans blast 'atrocious' star who had least touches of any outfield player vs Falkirk

Celtic secured a hard-fought victory against Falkirk in a turgid Scottish Cup match, but the performance of one player sparked fury among fans.[1]



The game at Falkirk Stadium ended 1-0 to Celtic, with Benjamin Nygren scoring the decisive goal despite not being named Man of the Match. Three other players outperformed him statistically, highlighting a lackluster team display in a low-quality affair.[1]

However, fan frustration centered on a different star, widely labeled "atrocious" for registering the least touches of any outfield player. Social media exploded with calls to "get rid" of the underperformer, who failed to influence proceedings amid Celtic's sluggish play. Supporters vented: "Absolutely woeful – zero impact," and "Ship him out now; embarrassing stats."[1]

Falkirk impressed early, pressing effectively and arguably deserving to lead at halftime. They created chances but couldn't break down Celtic's defense, leaving them unlucky not to earn at least a draw.[2]

Nygren's goal – a moment of quality in an otherwise drab contest – proved enough, but the win masked deeper issues. Fans demanded changes, targeting the player with dismal involvement as symptomatic of squad malaise. "Least touches? That's not Celtic level," one tweeted. Managers face pressure to act ahead of crucial fixtures.[1][2]

The result advances Celtic, but the backlash underscores expectations for dominance, not scraping past lower-league opposition. Video highlights show Nygren's strike as the game's lone bright spot.[1]

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