Celtic fans love 'toxic' Matt O'Riley comment about Rangers today

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25 May 2024, 11:30 am

Celtic fans on social media loved Matt O'Riley's dig towards Rangers fans ahead of their Scottish Cup final clash on Saturday (25 May).

The midfielder was interviewed ahead of kick-off at Hampden Park and alluded to Rangers fans creating a "toxic" atmosphere.

When asked about the atmosphere during Old Firm derbies, O'Riley told BBC Scotland: "The atmosphere is quite toxic on one side and quite fun on the other."

The 23-year-old's comments went down well with Celtic's fanbase, who went on to celebrate their side's 1-0 win.

O'Riley has been a standout performer for the Hoops this season, scoring 19 goals and providing 18 assists across all competitions.

He has been linked with an exit from Celtic Park this summer, with reports of interest from Premier League sides.

As revealed by Football Insider, Celtic value O'Riley in excess of £30million amid interest in his signature this summer.

Celtic fans on social media loved O'Riley's pre-match comments, with supporters delighted to see the midfielder buying into the club's huge rivalry.

Matt O'Riley 😂 "the atmosphere is quite toxic on 1 side quite fun on the other"
— Joe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇸 (@Port_Bhoy) May 25, 2024

This O’Riley nonchalant interview gimmick 🤣
— ALPHA ♛ KAISER 𝐈𝐈 (@AlphaKaiser_II) May 25, 2024

Got to love MOR SAS he enjoys atmosphere it’s fun on one side and toxic on the other 🤣🤣💚💪
— Steven (@spamcrolla) May 25, 2024

The atmosphere is toxic on one side fun on the other, o'riley knows they are scumbags
— lynchy 🍀 (@stephenlynch81) May 25, 2024

‘Toxic on one side and fun on the other ‘ 😂Matt O’Reilly 😂
— akl64 (@scotsdragon64) May 25, 2024

Celtic have now ended their 2023-24 campaign with a league and cup double and Brendan Rodgers' side can look forward to another season in the Champions League.

In the meantime, the Parkhead side are preparing for a summer pre-season tour of America.

In other news, Joe Hart ‘would love to stay’ at Celtic as new role mooted – McAvennie

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