Julian Araujo would have witnessed and gained a sense of the chaotic world that is Celtic after only signing for the club in January.
The on-loan Bournemouth right-back made his Celtic debut against Rangers last week, then watched Wilfried Nancy get sacked, and Martin O’Neill return for a third spell in charge.
Don’t worry, Araujo, because there is plenty of drama left in what has been a chaotic season in Glasgow, as Celtic beat Dundee United on Saturday to further boost their title chances.
Araujo got just over an hour under his belt before he was replaced, and Pat Bonner likes what he sees from the new kid on the block.
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Pat Bonner praises Julian Araujo after Celtic beat Dundee United
It was a comfortable day’s work for Celtic, and that has been a rarity in recent times, given the ill-fated spell of Wilfried Nancy.
It needs to be remembered that Araujo was Nancy’s only signing, as he came in to play a right-sided wing-back role under the now-departed coach.
But speaking on BBC Radio Scotland (10/01/26), Bonner liked what he saw from the Mexico international, who played as a right-back against Dundee United, and played as he belonged in the famous green and white colours.
“The rest of it isn’t too bad, I will tell you,” said Bonner. “Araujo is coming into the team. He looks like a dynamic player.
“He hasn’t been asked defensively too much. He looks like a player who can fit into a Celtic team.”
How much responsibility should the players take for Nancy’s tenure, given how quickly they seem to have turned it around with Dundee win?
Araujo’s stats for Celtic against Dundee United
O’Neill now has options to choose from at right-back, with Alistair Johnston injured for the long-term, with Colby Donovan and Anthony Ralston the other options.
But after picking up a first-half yellow card, Araujo looked lively going forward and was handed a rating of under seven by WhoScored.
- Minutes played: 61
- Shots: 1
- Aerials won: 1
- Clearances: 1
- Fouled by opponent: 2
- Fouls: 1
- Yellow cards: 1
- Passes: 80
- PA%: 90%
- Crosses: 2
- Accurate Long Balls: 1
- Touches: 91
- WhoScored rating: 6.69
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