Celtic fans react on Twitter to Dembele debut, tip striker for greatness

Wed 6 July 2016 21:03, UK

By Coral Barry

Moussa Dembele made his debut for Celtic in a pre-season friendly with NK Olimpija LJ and the Hoops faithful are already tipping him for greatness.

The young striker caused waves when he swapped London for Glasgow after 15 goals in the Championship last season and his obvious talents have impressed Celtic supporters.

Celtic saw off Olimpija 2-1 thanks to a Leigh Griffiths brace with Dembele getting 60 minutes under his belt and Hoops fans reacted with extreme excitement on Twitter.

Bale and Ronaldo yet to show up at stadium as they're in a hotel room watching a live stream of Dembele's Celtic debut
— Oldfirmfacts (@Oldfirmfacts1) July 6, 2016

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Really encouraged by fluency, strength & passing of first half Celtic side.Janko & Henderson again did really well & Dembele looks powerful.
— Brian McNally (@McNallyMirror) July 6, 2016

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Griffiths and Dembele… Already causing havoc! #celtic
— Kev McKenna (@shiskabow) July 6, 2016

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Loving Dembele already quick direct not afraid to commit defenders
— Hardgate CSC (@HardgateCSC) July 6, 2016

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Dembele looks like he can hold the ball up and link play very well , great strength for a young guy Goals galore wae him and leigh methinks
— Henke7bhoy (@chrisnbhoy) July 6, 2016

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Griffiths and Dembele up front for celtic this Season ????????
— Shane_187 (@shanem367) July 6, 2016

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Dembele already looks exceptionally good and he's 60% fit at best. Potential Celtic legend in the making.
— Stephen Howie (@SoulfulScotsman) July 6, 2016

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One incredible optimistic Celtic fan is predicting amazing things from Griffiths and Dembele in the upcoming season.

I think Griffith's and Dembele could easily score 300 between them this season, need decent cup runs obviously????
— Tony McTaig (@BhigTee) July 6, 2016

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Perhaps tweeted with a hint of sarcasm?

Celtic begin their competitive season next week with their Champions League opener against Red Lincoln Imps.

The Hoops have not managed to qualify for the competition’s group stages for the last two years and Brendan Rodgers’ first objective will be to ensure Celtic rectify that record.

In other Celtic news, Nir Bitton has revealed how Rodgers will break the news to the team about who is playing in next week’s Champions League qualifier.