Celtic: Elijah Just ‘fails audition’ as Stephen Craigan slams error after goal at Parkhead
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 15 March 2026 11:42, UK Celtic target Elijah Just may have “failed his audition” for a summer move to Parkhead after being slammed by Stephen Craigan for a defensive error during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Motherwell.The winger has been heavily linked with a move to join the Bhoys at the end of the season, as the Glasgow giants line up a squad overhaul to follow the appointment of a new manager. Celtic’s transfer plans have already identified Just as a target for next season, but his performance wasn’t all positive against what could potentially be his next club. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom.
VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Celtic to think twice about Elijah Just dealJust’s goal on Saturday was his seventh league strike of the season, to go alongside a further six assists from just 27 Premiership games so far this term. Celtic have already identified him as a target for their summer window, while also having scouts tracking him weekly at the moment, according to The Herald.The Bhoys’ recruitment team would have had no easier job than Saturday, given that the 25-year-old was in action right on their doorstep.
“Look at all the Celtic players around the ball, once you start playing two and three-yard passes, all you’re doing is asking them to come and put you under pressure,” Craigan said during his analysis on Sportscene.“Just is standing ball watching on the edge of the box, and you can see the frustration of the Motherwell players because they were in a good position in the game.”Credit: BBC SportsceneThat basic error helped Celtic to change the course of the game, and surely would have been noted by the members of the Bhoys’ hierarchy who were in attendance. Any move for Just would primarily be with his attacking quality in mind, but any Celtic player also needs to be aware defensively, and he may well have failed his Parkhead audition as a result of his error on Saturday.