Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper key as Celtic stunned in Scottish League Cup final

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Former Liverpool goalkeeper Shamal George played a key role as St Mirren stunned Celtic to win 3-1 in the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday evening. George, who spent over a decade at Liverpool having come through the academy, is currently on loan at St Mirren from League One side Wycombe.

I hope I’m repaying him for the belief he’s put in me.” On the significance of St Mirren’s win, an emotional George added: “[It’s] unbelievable. “I want to dedicate it to my grandad, he’s not here, we had his funeral two weeks ago.

“It’s been a tough few weeks, so I know he’s looking over me. I’m emotional, but I’m very happy.” When goalkeeper Shamal George played up front for Liverpool George joined Liverpool as an 11-year-old in 2009, working his way through the ranks before finding himself on the fringes of the first team in 2016.