Celtic Looks to Kick Off New Season with a Win Against St Mirren

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Celtic captain Luke McCowan expects a tremendous reception from the fans when Paul McStay raises the league flag at Parkhead, marking the Hoops' 55th title win. The 21-year-old hopes the champions' football will do the talking as they look to get another season off on the right note in front of one of their greatest ever players. McStay, a one-club hero and Scotland legend, will be honored for his 683 appearances and eight honors in 16 years at the club. The midfielder is excited about the prospect of meeting McStay and hopes to get inspiration from his presence to start the season with a flying start.

Key Takeaways:

  • Celtic captain Luke McCowan has praised Paul McStay, a one-club hero and Scotland legend, who will raise the league flag at Parkhead.
  • McStay made nearly 700 appearances for Celtic and won 76 caps for Scotland, making him a Celtic legend.
  • McCowan hopes the champions' football will do the talking as they look to get another season off on the right note in front of one of their greatest ever players.
  • McStay was voted into the Greatest Ever Celtic side alongside Henrik Larsson, Kenny Dalglish, Jinky Johnstone, Billy McNeill, and Bobby Lennox.
  • Celtic will look to start the season with a win against St Mirren, a team they have a record against.
  • New signings, including Manchester City defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey and Kieran Tierney, are expected to be part of the starting lineup.
  • McCowan has praised Tierney's displays in training, saying he has lost none of the ability that made him a hero first time round.
  • Celtic has a busy opening week of fixtures, including games against St Mirren, Aberdeen, and Falkirk.

Statistics:

  • Celtic Hoops have won 55 league titles.
  • McStay made 683 appearances for Celtic in 16 years.
  • McStay won 76 caps for Scotland.
  • Celtic has a record of 12 wins and 2 draws against St Mirren.
  • Kieran Tierney has returned to Celtic after a spell in England.
  • Celtic has signed 8 new players in the summer transfer window.

Sources:

  • "Celtic captain Luke McCowan praises Paul McStay ahead of title flag-raising at Parkhead" - The Scottish Sun (25 August 2023)
  • "New faces shine in Celtic's pre-season training" - The Scottish Daily Mail (28 August 2023)
  • "Celtic opener St Mirren: Everything you need to know" - CelticFC.net (25 August 2023)