Anthony Ralston is surely finished at Celtic as transfer set to go through imminently

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The article argues that Anthony Ralston’s Celtic career is effectively over, with his departure expected imminently as a transfer nears completion. It presents Ralston as a player who once showed promise and briefly revived his prospects under previous managers, but has ultimately failed to convince as a long-term option at right-back for a club with Celtic’s ambitions.

The writer highlights how Ralston has slipped down the pecking order as new signings and tactical changes have reduced his role to that of a peripheral squad member. When he has featured, his performances are described as limited and inconsistent, lacking the quality on the ball, defensive reliability and athleticism required to be a starter in a side aiming to dominate domestically and compete in Europe. As Celtic look to raise standards and reshape the squad, Ralston is portrayed as an obvious candidate to move on.

The expected transfer is framed as mutually beneficial. From Celtic’s perspective, moving Ralston on would free up wages and a squad slot for a higher-calibre full-back more suited to the manager’s style and long-term project. For the player, a move is seen as a chance to resurrect his career at a club where he can play regularly, rebuild confidence and escape the scrutiny that comes with failing to fully establish himself at Celtic Park.

While acknowledging Ralston’s professionalism, attitude and occasional positive contributions, the article concludes that sentiment cannot override sporting reality. With the transfer described as close to completion, the piece states that Ralston is surely finished at Celtic, and that his exit feels like an inevitable and necessary step in the club’s ongoing rebuild.