Frenchman Odsonne Edouard Opened the Scottish League with a Hat-trick
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard who scored a hat-trick in their first game of the season as Celtic thrashed Hamilton 5-1 is wanted by many European clubs, the likes of Arsenal and some other European clubs have been keeping a close eye on the player but the club’s manager Neil Lennon said that their choice of keeping the player is “pivotal” if they are to realise their ambitions this season.
Odsonne Edouard scored a hat-trick as Celtic began their quest for a 10th title in a row with a 5-1 home win over Hamilton. He tapped in from two crosses and then pounced on a rebound to complete his hat-trick. The victory is a quick response to big rivals Rangers who beat Aberden 1-0 on Saturday in style.
Celtic manager Lennon said: “We don’t want him to go anywhere.” “That’s what’s pleased me over the last 12 to 18 months – his goal return as well as all the other things he brings to the game. “He’s scoring a lot of goals now and it’s fantastic to see. He would be the first to say it was a real team effort.”
Edouard converted Greg Taylor’s cross before the Scotland left-back laid on a tap-in for right-back Jeremie Frimpong. Scott Martin’s deflected strike gave Hamilton hope, but Edouard added two more from close range after the break, getting on the end of James Forrest’s cross and then side-footing in after Ryan Christie’s shot was saved.
But on the day they unfurled the Premiership flag to celebrate their ninth title in a row complete with fireworks in the empty stands Neil Lennon’s side looked vulnerable early on. Andy Winter tested Scott Bain from distance and David Moyo glanced a header just wide as Hamilton impressed.
The Scottish league started on Saturday with Nigerian Leon Balogun who signed for Rangers recently making his debut for the club and playing full 90minutes, Celtic will now travel to Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock in the Matchday 2 next Sunday, while Hamilton host Ross County on Saturday.