Anthony Ralston: Celtic star’s 87% and 71% stats vs St Mirren highlight transformation
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Credit: Imago Sun 12 April 2026 10:31, UK Anthony Ralston gave a stirring response to Celtic critics on Saturday as they beat St Mirren to keep their Scottish Premiership hopes alive.The Hoops narrowly won 1-0 at Celtic Park, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s first-half goal providing the difference between the sides.Ralston has been with Celtic throughout his career, making 156 appearances since his 2016 debut.The 27-year-old had not even featured in the squad throughout February, but has now been thrust into the limelight following a string of injuries.Celtic’s injury crisis has mounted significantly, with Colby Donavan joining Julian Araujo and Alistair Johnston on the injury table. 🚨 Celtic Injury Update 🚨 Get the latest from the Lennoxtown treatment table, including injury updates, scan results and return dates for the first-team squad. VISIT THE CELTIC INJURY HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Anthony Ralston makes presence felt vs St MirrenFootball Insider exclusively revealed in February that Celtic are willing let Ralston leave this summer, with a permanent deal for Araujo eyed.The Scotland international is set to enter the final year of his contract at Parkhead, and has grown to be an unpopular option among fans of the Bhoys.
Ralston completed 87 per cent of his passes, made three tackles, four recoveries and won 71 per cent of his duels.While he and much of the Celtic team faded in the second half, the 27-year-old can be pleased to have earned a clean sheet. “He’s trained with the team today, which was very encouraging,” the Celtic boss confirmed.
“I don’t think he felt any ill effects. 👤 Colby Donovan, Alistair Johnston, Julián Araujo & Filipe Jota🗓 11/04/2026🏆 Scottish Premiership📍 Glasgow, Parkhead🏟 Celtic Park 'Paradise'✅️ Celtic FC 1-0 St Mirren⚽️ Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 15'#Celtic #CelticFC #COYBIG 🍀🇮🇪☘️ pic.twitter.com/mjOJUtvAAH— Celtic_FC_Francophone🍀 (@CSC_Francophone) April 11, 2026 View Tweet “He has joined in, he joined in before and then he went and injured himself with the national team. If he comes through today, the work he did with the team and also on his own, then next week will hopefully be a good week’s training for him and then who knows?”Even if Johnston returns in the coming days, Celtic will be wary of his involvement.