Auston Trusty has reflected on the pamphlet that convinced him to join Celtic.
Having just been relegated from the Premier League with Sheffield United, Trusty was at a crossroads in his career in 2024.
He was Brendan Rodgers’ chosen man to reinforce Celtic’s defence, and has since made 69 appearances in the place he now calls home.
In a revealing interview, he reflected on how much he has learned about the club.
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Speaking to The Athletic: Trusty said: “When you’re in talks, they send you a pamphlet called ‘Why Play for Celtic’.
“It is all about how great the club is, the atmosphere, and what it means to people.
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“I was already pretty sure I wanted to come, but it definitely cemented it even more. There are quotes from Lionel Messi about how incredible the atmosphere is at Celtic Park.
“You definitely notice it [how much it means]. This is everything to them. When I’m here, I’m just chilling at this point and thinking I’ll play my game, do my thing. I get excited, to be honest.
“That’s why you join a club like this. It’s not pressure. It’s more like, ‘How awesome is it for me to be in this position to walk out and have all these fans screaming?’
“They truly care. They dedicate their whole lives to being Celtic fans. I get to showcase what I do in front of these people.”
“Philly is a working-class city as well, and the fans deeply care about their team.
“When I was younger, on a Friday or Sunday night, one of the cool things to do was to go to the Eagles parking lot and tailgate outside. We couldn’t afford tickets to the game, so we’d just get dropped off and sit outside the stadium, listening to the fans inside.
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“When the game was done, we’d head home. I just wanted to be part of it. But in America, you’re not always born into supporting one club. In Glasgow, it’s in your blood.
“At our awards ceremony last season, there was a special award for a 103-year-old supporter. He’s been a Celtic fan his whole life. Seen everything.
“Imagine the generations of Celtic fans that came from him? And they’re probably all going to the game together.”
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