Celtic B’s Young Guns Keep Delivering as Lucas Clearie Strikes Again

While Celtic’s first team continue to face questions about their performances, there is plenty happening behind the scenes at youth level that deserves attention.

Celtic B continued their impressive run with a 3-2 victory over Clydebank on Tuesday night, ending the hosts’ remarkable 19-match unbeaten run. Lucas Clearie was once again on the scoresheet, netting twice before Hassan Dembele struck a late winner.

Clearie’s continued goalscoring form is particularly encouraging. The young forward is giving Celtic supporters another reason to keep an eye on the B team, with his ability to find the net helping his side compete in a challenging Lowland League environment.

But this is not just about one player.

Rhys Dargie, who assisted Clearie’s first goal against Clydebank, has also been contributing, while the likes of Matthew Charlton, Joseph Haney and continue to impress.

The B team pathway is never straightforward. Celtic youngsters are competing not only for results but for the opportunity to convince the first-team management that they can make the step up.

That is why these performances matter. Scoring goals and winning difficult matches will not automatically earn anyone a first-team place, but they provide evidence that these players are developing in a competitive environment.

We have seen promising Celtic youngsters emerge before, and supporters are always eager to see more academy graduates given opportunities rather than being left to drift away without a proper chance.

Clearie is certainly one to watch, and his latest brace will only strengthen the attention surrounding him.

With Celtic’s first team needing fresh energy and long-term solutions in several positions, the question is simple: could one of these young players be closer to a breakthrough than we think?