Celtic fans praise Stephen Welsh’s Glasgow derby display

Celtic lost the first Glasgow derby in 10 months on Saturday, however, some Hoops supporters took comfort in Stephen Welsh’s performance.

The 20-year-old started alongside Kris Ajer and Shane Duffy in a back three during the 2-0 defeat, his first league outing since the 4-1 win over Hamilton in February.

Unfortunately, Welsh couldn’t do anything to prevent Celtic falling four points behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, with Connor Goldson’s double proving to be the difference.

Welsh was eventually withdrawn for David Turnbull in the latter stages, but the defender’s display had plenty of fans talking.

Glasgow Live reporter Chris Doyle shared his views on the youngster, which led to these Hoops supporters praising the 20-year-old’s performance.

Twitter: @bychrisdoyle Let ajer sit on the bench bring in this young man (@RyanHolroyd1)

Twitter: @bychrisdoyle @G0AL__CELTIC Said it earlier felt sorry for the boy getting put into such a huge game when not 1st t… https://t.co/NREpP6jaL4 (@eabo1)

Twitter: @bychrisdoyle @Liam2TLR I thought he was good and I also think Laxalt put in a good shift and seemed to be the only… https://t.co/DUcqKN4HVZ (@DazFurey)

Twitter: @bychrisdoyle I thought the boy was excellent. Second half he emptied and tried to win a ball that wasn’t on, but h… https://t.co/HiEKZjFNaF (@theryankeeney)

Twitter: @bychrisdoyle Totally agree bhoy was good (@farky08)

Twitter: @farky08 @bychrisdoyle Only positive of today was how well he coped (@CairneyMarc)

Twitter: @bychrisdoyle I actually thought he done well, showed more passion than some who are on a higher wage. (@TWyndbhoy)

Twitter: @bychrisdoyle If ever player had his heart and fight today we’d be grand, well played Stephen (@Signedponeil32)

Twitter: @bychrisdoyle Kid done himself no harm at all. Chin up. Him and Laxalt the only ones to earn a wage today. (@DavidOReilly3)

Welsh, as per WhoScored, recorded a better match rating than five other Celtic starters, with Ajer, Scott Brown and Callum McGregor the only three to earn a higher rating.