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"Celtic crush North/East Cup ambitions"

SFAI Goodson Cup

5 Oct 08

Celtic entered this SFAI game with a grim determination as this is the trophy the guys have their sights on this season and it showed from the very beginning. Right from the off captain Mahady took control to beat 2 players on the right to slip Arthur Stark inside the left back to cross and see his ball met on the volley by strike partner Brian Slevin, who volleyed home from 15 yards a thunderbolt into the top corner.  1-0

Celtic then took the foot off the gas and saw the game level off with Dundalk going close on 2 occasions before Murray, using power and pace, broke down the right, beating 3 men as he ran the full length of the pitch to cross where Stark scored a thunderous volley from 20 yards that nearly burst the net - a contender for goal of the season.   2-0

Celtic's “ s.a.s.”( Slevin and  Stark had done it again). Wale and Murray were giving the visitors a torrid time on the left and right wings, and they switched sides frequently, making it even more difficult for the visitors.  Wale was on fire beating the right back to cross for Sean Hanney to score 3-0

Wale now switched wings with Murray, who left the right back in his slipstream to cross for Wale to score the 4^th!   The Celts' attack and midfield were on fire. Murray rounded off a great first half scoring himself.  5-0

Celtic took the opportunity to introduce manager's Slevin’s new find Graham Fagan , who has a wonderful left foot.  He had a fine second half display, making 2 more goals for Stark to get the hat trick! His hat-trick included a fabulous header, see above, which will surely feature in the New Year Calendar, team pics for which are being taken at present.

The rout was ended with a second for Slevin ,but it could have been much more with the ref blowing up with 18 mins still to play.

Celtic are a formidable side now all over  the pitch and eagerly await the draw for the next round. Man of the match and hat-trick hero Arthur Stark. Slevin and Stark Celtic's  SAS now have 37 goals between them so far in all competions!  Watch this space as Middlesbrough observe this side today and next week.  Interesting times ahead.