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Fullname: Auston Levi-Jesaiah Trusty
aka: Auston Trusty
Born: 8 September 2003
Birthplace: Media, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Signed: 30 August 2024 (from Sheffield Utd est £5m)
Left: –
Position: Defender, Centre-half
Debut: Celtic 5-1 Slovan Bratislava, European Cup, 18 Sep 2024 (subbed on late)
Squad No.: 6
Internationals: USA
International Caps: [TBC at end of career]
International Goals: [TBC at end of career]
Biog
The American born & raised Auston Trusty arrived at a Celtic bolstered by some major signings over the summer, and he himself was one of the more pricey ones. His general remit was to be the one to partner the highly lauded Carter Vickers in the centre of the defence, but with CCV often out injured he was expected to be a regular starter. Mixed responses from supporters of his previous clubs meant there was uncertainty and some concern on what he’d bring.
One key point was that he was deemed to be very much left footed in play, a rarity in the game but could have its advantages too. However, on occasion sometimes used ridiculously to criticise his play from one eyed observers. A major challenge from the off was the competition for the centre-half role having to compete again Scales but also Welsh & Nawrocki.
Season 2024/25
He made his debut being subbed on late on the already settled 5-1 win v Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League opening match (Sep 2024). The difficult point from this game was that the centre-half pairings who started that match (Carter-Vickers and Scales) dominated the defence and put on stellar performances, demonstrating the tough challenge ahead for Trusty.
He made his starting debut v second tier Falkirk in the league cup, feedback was that he was below par on the day but Celtic still romped home to win 5-2 albeit incredibly Celtic were behind twice during the game.
He soon won plaudits with an excellent performance away v Europa league trophy holders Atalanta, 0-0 draw, in a backs to the walls performance after the debacle of the 7-1 defeat to Dortmund. Celtic were expected to lose (badly) yet held out with both centre halves (Scales and Trusty) putting in a shift. Some even attributed his tough experience at the underfire Sheffield Utd to have provided a major contribution here. As The Scotsman newspaper lauded him:
“This could be the game that announces the American as a Celtic player. Under scrutiny following an inauspicious start to his career in Glasgow, the summer signing for Sheffield United was so strong in the air, repelling almost every Atalanta cross that came his way. Can be delighted with his evening in Bergamo – a monster at the back.”
From then on, he had to fight for his position with Liam Scales, and often they rotated for the position beside the peerless Carter Vickers. The league cup final won v TheRangers (Dec 2024) highlighted their strengths & weaknesses after Scales replaced Trusty at halftime as Rodgers chased a more attacking game.
Despite that, Rodgers did keep faith in Trusty who in his next match scored his debut goal in a 3-0 win over St Mirren (Jan 2025). He was a key starter in a number of notably games, such as the key matches against Young Boys of Berne (1-0 Jan 2025) and both legs v Bayern Munich). Must be added that his work in part that helped Celtic score away v Bayern that helped keep the ties alive. He had a decent match in the second leg v Bayern, which was only drawn at the death, but journalist Graham Spiers opined:
“As for Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty: Celtic have a pair of terrific centre-backs (that’s 1970s speak)“.
However, the centre half pick seemed to swing back & forth between Scales & Trusty, but by the final quarter of the season, the decision seemed to be more with Scales, with Trusty seeming to be well out of the picture. Partly his was due to injury, but really confidence seemed to have dipped with Trusty in defence, with even some calls for Nawrocki to be given further opportunities. Trusty was actually a decent player but wasn’t proving that he was significantly better than the other options, and his lack of pace and poor turn was a major issue for a Celtic side trying to push ahead in Europe nevermind domestically. In fairness, had had enough to support his case after some great performances in European matches, but there was a lack of confidence in him.
He wasn’t written off but it was quite a hectic debut season for the player.
Season 2025/26
“Just an insane year, lots of highs, lots of lows,”
Auston Trusty (May 2026)
This was a roller-coaster of a season for Celtic, and there are few other players whose fortunes mirrored Celtic’s form better than Trusty’s throughout. Celtic ended up playing second fiddle for much of the season behind Hearts, who led the league title race throughout, and even for periods behind a resurgent TheRangers. It didn’t help that a combination of a rotation of managers, a never-ending roster of injured players, and two failed transfer windows led to a lack of morale and a weakened squad fighting on too many fronts.
The managerial merry-go-round saw Rodgers leave prematurely, followed by a disastrous short spell under Wilfried Nancy and then two interim periods under Martin O’Neill, all of which led to a lack of stability at the club. Combined with escalating fan protests in the stands, it was a lot for the players to navigate.
At the outset, Trusty was seen as behind in the queue for the centre-half spot in pre-season. However, he got off to a good start by scoring the equaliser in a dead-rubber match in the Como Cup against Al Ahli, which helped Celtic win on penalties—a boost to his confidence. With Scales under heavy criticism during pre-season, there was still a challenge for the role beside Carter-Vickers for the season ahead.
Yet, inexplicably, Trusty continued to be sidelined by Rodgers, partly masked by an injury. Despite Carter-Vickers suffering a season-ending injury and Celtic’s season turning negative, Trusty was not given an opportunity until Martin O’Neill finally returned as interim manager. Soon enough, things began to turn around for him.
With Carter-Vickers again out for a long spell due to injury, Trusty regained his role in the centre of defence. To the welcome surprise of many, he delivered a man-of-the-match performance against TheRangers in the League Cup semi-final, won 3-1 (Oct 2025). Although he ended up in a situation where TheRangers-sympathising media shills demanded he should have been sent off, he had the last laugh. He looked like a player with real purpose again—powerful, pacy, composed, and a leader, embodying the qualities of a classic Martin O’Neill centre-back, something Celtic had badly needed for a long time.
It wasn’t easy in the environment at Celtic during the season. After O’Neill’s initial interim spell, Wilfried Nancy’s disastrous month in charge exposed the defence, leading to countless goals conceded and defeats that derailed the season. When O’Neill returned for a second interim spell, Trusty was kept in the defence, but the unit remained under heavy scrutiny. Granted, much of the failure was due to a weak midfield in front of him and a rapidly declining Schmeichel in goal behind him.
Regardless, despite any flaws, Trusty was one of the more reliable players throughout the season and a certainty for the team sheet. Celtic went on to win the league and Scottish Cup double against all the odds, even with an inferior goal-scoring record compared to both Hearts and TheRangers. The lack of goals at Celtic only added to the pressure.
Possibly his most celebrated match performance of the season came during a period when he was suspended for three league matches. After a red card against Hibs (Feb 2026), he was still eligible for the Scottish Cup match against TheRangers (Mar 2026). Trusty was the man of the match to many observers—a rock in defence in a makeshift backline. Many had understandable concerns before the game, as he played alongside a rookie goalkeeper and central defensive partner, while regular centre-half partner Liam Scales was moved out of position to left-back due to gaps in the squad. Tierney and Carter-Vickers were out injured, and there was little to no defensive midfield cover, with even McGregor unavailable. Trusty was on top form that day and proved himself worthy of comparison to Carter-Vickers at his best. Celtic went on to win on penalties after a goalless match, with Trusty even stepping up to take the first penalty—which, for a defender, takes a lot of guts. He duly scored, setting Celtic up for the 4-2 win. He was the leader of the defence, and his penalty showed him to be a real leader on the field that day.
It proved his value, but a curious trend emerged: his stellar performances often came when he was under the most pressure. This is not to ignore his occasional goal contributions when going forward. Set pieces were a problem, partly due to a lack of preparation in the defensive unit, a lack of height, and some physicality issues across the defence and midfield.
As the main defensive anchor, he had a lot on his shoulders. However, there seemed to be an almost offsetting relationship between himself and Liam Scales, with each covering for the other when one was having a fallow day.
He also had an incredible moment that unintentionally helped save Celtic in the race for the title. In the penultimate match of the season against Motherwell, deep into injury time, Celtic were staring down the end of their challenge at 2-2, desperately trying to score a winner. However, in a challenge in the box between Trusty and Motherwell’s Nicholson, the Motherwell player both elbowed Trusty in the neck and handled the ball, giving away a penalty. Iheanacho duly converted. It was a key moment that helped put Celtic back on track for the league title. The press attempted all manner of mental gymnastics to argue why it shouldn’t have been a penalty, but it undeniably was.
It helped lead to an incredible league and Scottish Cup double, which had seemed unfathomable just a few weeks earlier. Trusty had played a major—and admittedly unheralded—role in all of this.
There were some very difficult times, too, including red cards in league matches against Hearts (2-2, Jan 2026) and Hibs (1-2, Feb 2026), which gave the opposition added scope to score and take points off Celtic. The red card against Hibs was a particularly disastrous moment. Though some thought it was an innocuous incident, it was deemed “violent conduct” in a 2-1 defeat to Hibs (Feb 2026). Celtic, to that point, had been drawing 1-1, and after his sending-off, they were barely in the match (excluding a potential penalty that many believed should have been awarded). He wasn’t to blame for the poor performance on the day, but he was often targeted by opposition players, and he fell for the trap this time.
He also had some tough moments in key games, notably the post-split matches against TheRangers and Hearts, but he came through well in the end. That shouldn’t overshadow his great contribution throughout the season, for which he should be proud.
An ideal marker of his comeback—from demotion under Rodgers to mainstay—was when Trusty made his sixth appearance for the United States national team in a 2-0 defeat to Portugal. He received high praise for his performance, continuing his impressive recent form before being substituted. He recorded nine clearances, six recoveries, two blocks, and won 100% of his aerial duels. Subsequently, and deservedly, he was added to the USA squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
“His stock has probably lifted more than anyone’s in this camp. He’s at the top or somewhere near the top of that list—my biggest positive, if you will, is that we have found another centre-back that we feel comfortable putting in.”
Former US international goalkeeper Tony Meola (Mar 2026)
Season 2026/27
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“This could be the game that announces the American as a Celtic player. Under scrutiny following an inauspicious start to his career in Glasgow, the summer signing for Sheffield United was so strong in the air, repelling almost every Atalanta cross that came his way. Can be delighted with his evening in Bergamo – a monster at the back.”
The Scotsman after 0-0 draw away to Atlanta in Champions League
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/latest-celtic-news/celtic-player-ratings-and-gallery-in-huge-champions-league-display-two-10s-the-monster-and-diminished-force-4837518
“It all worked out in my favour,”
Auston Trusty, reflecting on choosing Sheffield United ahead of Sevco interest in 2022 (March 2025)
“I think he made the World Cup roster, by the way, on tonight’s performance. Trusty has put in a hell of a shift”
Trusty on intl duty for USA is handed a ringing endorsement for his performance against Roberto Martinez’ Portugal team, former United States international Charlie Davies (2-0 defeat to Portugal) (Mar 2026)
“His stock has probably lifted more than anyone’s in this camp. He’s at the top or somewhere near the top of that list – my biggest positive, if you will, is that we have found another centre-back that we feel comfortable putting in.”
Co-host, and former US international goalkeeper Tony Meola echoed above thoughts (Mar 2026)
“People think winning is easy. It’s not. It takes so much mental energy to stay at that level every single week. Once your skills hit a certain level, it becomes all mental — staying switched on, staying at that high frequency of excellence. Coming to Celtic — a team of this calibre, a historic club — the mindset is only, only winning. If you don’t win 3–0 or 5–0 or 6–0 in these league games, in a sense, it’s like a loss. That’s the difference — being so tuned in, so obsessed, only accepting and really internalising winning. That’s the kind of locker room I thrive in. When I’m playing these games, I’m not thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, look who we’re playing.’ I’m thinking, ‘This is my moment — I’ve worked my whole life for this.’”
Trusty on GOAL’s The Rondo, (Oct 2025)
“I would say Martin, I didn’t know him personally,” said Trusty. “But to come in and see his charisma. I didn’t realise how funny he actually is. “Just to see that. The knowledge. The whole coaching staff has, it’s been really good, and I think we have all really reacted to it in a really positive way, and that’s the results we have seen. As soon as they came in, they just filled us all with full of confidence. That’s what we needed. I think we have reacted well to the messages and how they come into the team.”
Trusty on Martin O’Neill (Nov 2025)
“The mindset is to retain the league title. We had a blip in the season when things didn’t go our way. We still have a really strong squad. I think we have the strongest squad in Scotland. It’s just about continuing this path. Not everything always goes your way in football. This time last year, I’m not sure how clear we were. It’s not always going to go amazingly your way. This is the spot we’re in in the table. I have full belief in the squad to get there.”
Trusty (Jan 2026)
“It’s a bubble. When you’re in the Glasgow area, it’s a bubble, but Celtic is also a worldwide brand. I was in an Irish bar in Sorrento, Italy, and it was a Celtic bar. It’s what you want.”
Trusty (Apr 2026)
“Just an insane year, lots of highs, lots of lows, but the group we have here, the coaches here, the behind the scenes staff, you see the heart we have here, to come out on top today is incredible”
“The belief never wavered, even when we were behind. We knew if we kept pushing, we’d get our chances. The fans were unreal today—they carried us over the line.”
“This group has something special. We’ve been through so much together, and to finish like this, it’s what we all dreamed of.”
Trusty (May 2026)
“You don’t get tired of winning trophies!”
Trusty (May 2026)
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Playing Career
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| APPEARANCES (subs) |
LEAGUE | SCOTTISH CUP | LEAGUE CUP | EUROPE | TOTAL |
| 2024-25 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 37 |
| Goals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-26 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 32 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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| 2027-28 | |||||
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Honours with Celtic
(Honours are marked below in which the player has played in at least one of the matches in the campaign.)
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Auston Trusty confirmed Celtic contract and fee details emerge as ex-hero Odsonne Edouard gets new club
Mark Atkinson
By Mark Atkinson
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/latest-celtic-news/auston-trusty-reveals-why-he-chose-celtic-as-contract-and-fee-details-emerge-for-sheff-utd-transfer-4763521Published 30th Aug 2024, 20:19 BST
Updated 30th Aug 2024, 20:30 BST
American defender pens long-term contract and explains Rodgers role
Celtic have completed the signing of American defender Auston Trusty from Sheffield United.
The 26-year-old left-sided centre-half has agreed a five-year deal with Celtic, subject to international clearance, and could be available for Sunday’s Old Firm clash against Rangers. The Parkhead side have not disclosed the fee, but it is understood that Celtic have paid in region of £5 million for the USA internationalist.
Manager Brendan Rodgers has been keen to add another defender to his ranks and Trusty will compete with compatriot Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Stephen Welsh for a place in the starting XI.
Celtic are still expected to be active in the transfer window before it closes at 11pm tonight, with Belgian midfielder Arne Engels set to sign in a big-money move from Augsburg. They are also weighing up a bid for Dundee playmaker Luke McCowan, who is also wanted by Hibs.
On Trusty’s arrival, Rodgers said: “We are so pleased to sign Auston and he is a really welcome addition to our squad. He is a quick, strong, athletic defender with great ability and good experience and a player who has done really well to make his way to the USA national squad.
Auston Trusty has agreed a five-year deal at Celtic.
Auston Trusty has agreed a five-year deal at Celtic. | Getty Images
“We are really looking forward to working with Auston. I know he is really excited to be joining Celtic and looking forward to facing the challenges ahead and playing his part as we strive to bring our fans success once again.”
Trusty, who started his career at Arsenal and has been capped twice by the States, said: “I feel ecstatic. It’s just such an historic and amazing club, and it’s a club I’ve known about since I was a little kid. Growing up in Philadelphia, football wasn’t such a popular sport but I knew Celtic, I knew who Celtic were. It’s a dream come true to join this club and such a massive organisation.” “The manager told me to be the best that I can be, that’s off the pitch, as a teammate and everything on the pitch. He said that he believes in me and believes in everything I can do, it’s up to me and he’ll provide me with the environment where I can thrive.
“I’m looking forward to meeting all the guys as well. From what I’ve heard it’s a great environment around the club too so I’m looking forward to it.”
‘Here for a reason’: Celtic ace lifts lid on tough start and delivers Champions League verdict fans will love
By Graham Falk
Sports Writer
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Published 9th Nov 2024, 22:31 GMT
Auston Trusty believes Celtic’s successful start to the season is all down to the club’s mentality.
“I’m just doing my thing,” grinned Celtic defender Auston Trusty following his colossal defensive display in the 3-1 Champions League win over Red Bull Leipzig on Tuesday.
Appearing from the Celtic Park dressing room at just past 11pm, the Pennsylvania native had just shackled £50million-rated striker Benjamin Sesko a few hours beforehand but oozed a calmness and composure as he spoke to the media, his imposing figure basking in the glow of the blinding floodlights.
“I’m here for a reason,” said Trusty. “Any chance I get, I’m going to take it. The games come thick and fast here, which is hard but also a blessing. These are big important games for a historic club. I rolled my ankle pretty bad in the first-half. It was hurting for the rest of the game.
“But you play for these nights and these kind of atmospheres. As a little kid, you’re dreaming of playing on this field and in this environment, I’m not going to let a little ankle strain get me down.”
Despite still clearly feeling some pain his ankle following the game, Trusty showed no signs of discomfort during the 90-plus minutes as he outmuscled Leipzig hotshots Sesko and Loïs Openda. Offering perhaps his best display yet in green and white, Trusty was monstrous at the back as he won 100 per cent of his tackles, 100 per cent of his ground duels and completed 98 per cent of his passes accurately.
Brought in on deadline day for a fee for £5million from Sheffield United, the American defender had to be patient upon arrival at Celtic Park. However, after making his tenth consecutive start for the club against Leipzig, his outstanding form coupled with Celtic’s seemingly unstoppable momentum makes it easy to forget how challenging Trusty’s start in the east end of Glasgow was.
Defensive duo Cameron Carter-Vickers and Liam Scales had just broken a 118-year club record by keeping six consecutive league clean sheets, but when Trusty was first brought into the team, they conceded their first goals of the domestic season on his full debut as second-tier Falkirk breached the Celtic twice in the first-half of a 5-2 Premier Sports Cup win.
With Carter-Vickers suffering an injury, Trusty kept his place and was thrust into the limelight, getting his first Champions League start for the club away to Borussia Dortmund, but with Rodgers’ side destroyed 7-1 at Signal Iduna Park, it was a night to forget for club and player alike. A narrow 2-1 victory at Ross County followed by a 2-2 draw with Aberdeen had kept Celtic top but saw 12 goals lost in just four games, coinciding with Trusty’s introduction to the side.
Auston Trusty battles for the ball with Yussuf Poulsen. Cr: SNS Group.
Auston Trusty battles for the ball with Yussuf Poulsen. Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group
His inauspicious start to life in Glasgow had naturally left some in doubt of the player’s talent, but his warrior-like display in the 0-0 draw with Atalanta offered supporters a glimpse into his abilities. Three weeks on from that night in Bergamo, Trusty has progressed rapidly at Celtic with a series of outstanding performances that have saw him win the battle to partner Carter-Vickers in defence.
Assessing his first three months with the champions, the assured American clearly didn’t lose any self-belief in those challenging first few weeks, as he revealed one of the key reasons he wanted to join the club.
“I am confident and I know I play in a confident team,” said Trusty. “Unfortunately football is like that. Dortmund didn’t miss that day, everything went their way. It sucks, but it is football, you have to accept it and move on. You live it, and you learn it, and you can only move forward.
“When I was deciding to come here, knowing that was an option [playing with Carter-Vickers] makes it exciting. To have two American centre-backs playing side-by-side in big important games is amazing. [Kasper Schmeichel] is class too, he is the real deal. It’s really good as a centre-back to know you have someone like that behind you. He really is a class player, it is an honour to play with him.”
Auston Trusty takes in the atmosphere before Celtic’s game against Atalanta last month. Cr: SNS Group.
Auston Trusty takes in the atmosphere before Celtic’s game against Atalanta last month. Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group
While the big defender admits the intoxicating atmosphere of Tuesday’s night 3-1 victory against RB Leipzig was a life-affirming experience, it won’t detract from the bread and butter of a Scottish Premiership title fight, with Sunday’s encounter with Kilmarnock providing a completely different challenge.
“Coming here, you hear the stories,” Trusty smiles. “My debut was in the Champions League [as a substitute against Slovan Bratislava]. But to start this game, to be in this environment, it is a dream come true. The gaffer and the coaching staff don’t allow us to treat any game differently, though. We prepare for a Champions League match and a league match in the same way, with the same intensity.
“We, as a team, have to create our own environment. We have to train with a certain mentality. I’ve played on astroturf before, but football is football. It is different pitches, and you adjust. It is all mentality. The coaching staff don’t let us slip from that.”
Celtic’s Auston Trusty on life inside the ‘Glasgow bubble’
By Conor Spence 10 April, 2026
Celtic centre-back Auston Trusty has discussed life inside what he describes as the ‘Glasgow bubble’ while remaining focused on securing a place at this summer’s World Cup…
The 27-year-old earned widespread praise following an impressive performance against Portugal earlier this month, form that contributed to his inclusion in Martin O’Neill’s starting XI for the subsequent clash with Dundee at the weekend.
In an interview with Goal.com, the Philadelphia-born defender reflected on the intensity and scrutiny that comes with playing for Celtic, having completed his move from Sheffield United in 2024.
Trusty said: “You can have an amazing game, but there’s another game in two or three days and, when that game happens, it’s now the most important thing.”
“You have to always move on. You’re going to have good games and bad games, highs and lows, and you need to stay in the middle but have belief in yourself.”
“There’s always another game. If the last one didn’t go your way, you have another in three days, and everything else doesn’t matter anymore.”
“It’s a bubble. When you’re in the Glasgow area, it’s a bubble, but Celtic is also a worldwide brand. I was in an Irish bar in Sorrento, Italy, and it was a Celtic bar. It’s what you want.”
Looking ahead to this summer’s World Cup in his home country, Trusty added: “It’s my thought every single day. It’s everything I’m looking towards. Every single move in my career has been solely based on the national team and putting myself in the best position to grow as a player and be that person for this national team.”
“It’s hard to say, ‘Oh, you don’t think about it’, because, realistically, it’s in the back of my mind every single day.”
Trusty and his teammates will be preparing at Lennoxtown this morning ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Premiership clash against St Mirren at Celtic Park.
Conor Spence
Auston Trusty goes inside Motherwell vs Celtic call: ‘I knew it was a pen’
Martin Crawford
Fri 5 June 2026 6:30, UK
Auston Trusty has reflected on Celtic’s last-minute penalty against Motherwell.
In a decision that ruffled feathers in Scotland and beyond, Sam Nicholson was penalised for a handball in the final passage of play in the game.
Put simply, if the decision wasn’t made, Celtic wouldn’t have won the league. It was the turning point in the Scottish Premiership title race.
Reflecting on it, Trusty recalled that he thought it warranted a penalty for an elbow, let alone a handball.
Auston Trusty on ‘humongous’ Celtic vs Motherwell penalty
Trusty told Charlie Mulgrew on Pitch to Par: “I think calls come back around, you know? Things get even at the end of the day.
“You know, I’ve had some calls against me this year that I have different opinions with.
“So I think this is how things work. Things always kind of come back around, you hope at least. But obviously, that call…
“That was a humungous thing for our season, obviously. If we tied that game, we probably would’ve been in a lot more [of a] difficult situation.
“I thought [it was a penalty for an elbow]. Obviously, I got an elbow in the freaking nose, like here and there… I thought it was.
“I was on the ground, but I think it actually helped that I was on the ground because that gave him more time to notice it was a handball.
“I’ve seen people saying that I lifted his hand up… how the hell would I lift his hand up?!
“When I went down, I asked [the referee]. I was like, ‘it’s definitely a penalty.’, and then he said that he was checking for a handball.
“I was like, ‘he didn’t elbow me?!’ But he checked the handball and said he said he was going to the monitor.
“When you go to the monitor, a lot of the times you go: ‘They’re going to call it’, so you kind of just know. But then it was like, ‘Well, we have to score’.
“And then Kels steps up, and it takes some big cojones to go up there with that kind of pressure. Everything was on the line for that pen.
“And to sink it like he did… that shows the experience that he has.”
Hearts reactions to Celtic penalty call vs Motherwell
Leading the disgruntled was Hearts boss Derek McInnes, who blasted the decision as “disgusting” in a hot-headed interview after his side’s win over Falkirk.
Hearts hero Ryan Stevenson also wasn’t happy, labelling it a “disgrace” and “garbage”. Even Gary Lineker slated it.
The media fury reached such a temperature that referee John Beaton’s address was leaked, leading the official to need security around his home.
However, Chris Sutton has called out high-profile pundits for their hysteria, saying that their pro-Hearts agenda is clouding their judgement.