He’s not a superstar by any means but Anthony Ralston is one of our most honest and reliable players, he deserves more credit…
Poland vs Scotland – UEFA Nations League Anthony Ralston during UEFA Nations League match Poland vs Scotland in Warsaw Poland on 18 November 2024. Warsaw Poland. Photo: Foto Olimpik Jastrzebowsk
Anthony Ralston has established himself in the Scotland international squad over the last few games after putting in some decent performances for Steve Clarke’s men. That however hasn’t stopped him from being the victim of unjust criticism from not only rival supporters, but sadly Celtic supporters also.
Raldo has been at the club for a long time now and has defied his critics numerous times under several different managers as he’s played his part in our success. More notably under Ange Postecoglou who transformed Tony’s game and mentality and he’s been an integral part of the squad ever since.
Celtic v St Mirren – Anthony Ralston celebrates with the Scottish Premiership trophy at Celtic Park on Saturday May 18, 2024. Photo Andrew Milligan
Tony’s never been what you would call a regular or nailed on starter, but he never ever complains and does his job without a minimum of fuss while always giving one hundred percent.
Players like Tony are few and far between, and while he may not be a superstar by any means, he’s still a player who brings a lot to our football club, and for that he deserves great credit. Certainly more than he gets at the moment.
Poland v Scotland – UEFA Nations League 2024 Nicola Zalewski L and Anthony Ralston during the UEFA Nations League 2024 League A Group A1 match at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland, on November 18, 2024. Photo Andrzej Iwanczi
Tony Ralston is an honest reliable and hard working player, and we can’t ask for more than that.
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We’re blessed to have a few players who have come through the ranks and have never wanted to leave the club. Even players like Jamesey at the tail end of his career with more limited game time, and Raldinho, who has been loaned out, left out, and used as back up, have both stayed faithful to the club.
Tony Ralston will no doubt be viewed not just as a cult hero in future years, but also as a dedicated professional, a team player, and a guy who put club and country first, and was “always there when needed”.
Most players would bite your arm off to get the chance to play for club and country like Ralston has done, and he gives me the impression that not a day goes by when he doesn’t appreciate every second. As Rodgers himself has said “his training is his game” – and that tells you a lot. A rare humble dedication and professional mentality in a sea of mediocre wannabee superstars.
And that face off against Neymar will live forever 😆