Evan Ferguson gave a great account of himself in a potential audition for a possible move to Celtic in January.
Ferguson bagged a brace as Roma beat Celtic 3-0 in the Europa League to hand Wilfried Nancy an unwanted record by becoming the first Celtic manager to lose his first two games in charge.
Roma will send the forward back to Brighton & Hove Albion after failing to be convinced by the Republic of Ireland international.
Celtic fans were very impressed by Ferguson in his display at Parkhead, and the 21-year-old has spoken about the famous atmosphere – even if it was more subdued than usual.
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Watch as Evan Ferguson bags a brace against Celtic. Is he what we are missing?
What Evan Ferguson said about Celtic Park
There is a chance that Celtic could sign Ferguson in January, which would be a huge honour for him as a boyhood Hoops fan.
Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Ferguson was coy on any transfer talk, but was happy to fulfil a boyhood dream.
He said: “No, it was it was nice. I was I was expecting it to be a good crowd obviously when you hear it before and the links with the Irish and stuff, you know what I mean?
“So, it was it was nice to play here today.”
Evan Ferguson would be a huge coup for Celtic
After his showing on Thursday night, it is clear that the forward would be a huge upgrade on any of the current crop of strikers at Celtic.
His composure and ruthless streak in front of goal in Glasgow is food for thought on what he could achieve if he came to the club.
Would you take Evan Ferguson at Celtic in January?
Ferguson would be eligible to represent Celtic if they advanced in the Europa League, but could be the catalyst to recover and retain the Scottish Premiership.
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