Who is Celtic ace Sean McArdle, as teenage Hoops star makes debut against Hibs
It was a day to remember for the 17-year-old and for Celts overall as they equalled a big record
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CELTIC swept to a 3-1 win over Hibs today, putting them level with the incredible goal total reached by their 2017 Invincibles side.
And for one of their academy graduates, it was a day to remember as he came on for his Celts debut in the late stages at Parkhead.
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Celtic came from behind to beat Hibs 3-1 and level their Invincible side's goal tally
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Young academy graduate Sean McArdle made his Hoops debut in the victory
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The teenage midfielder came on for the final five minutes
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Sean McArdle has a memory for life after making his first Celtic appearance, replacing Arne Engels in the 85th minute against Hibs.
The midfielder is just 17, but has featured for the club's U21 side, and now for Brendan Rodgers' first team.
In the aftermath of Jota's long-term injury - which could keep him out till next year - places are available on the Hoops' bench.
And in last week's final Old Firm match of the season, with Nicolas Kuhn also unavailable that day, McCardle was surprisingly included on the bench for the first time.
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The teenager didn't get on during that 1-1 draw, but the trust from his manager to be called up for a game against Rangers spoke volumes.
McCardle signed his first professional contract back in 2023 aged just 15, when he featured in the U18 squad.
The central midfielder was then called up for the U21s, where he added a goal against Lazio in the UEFA Youth League to his resume.
Meanwhile, Celts' guard of honour from Hibs today also featured a GUIDE DOG.
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The Easter Road men lined up to applaud the champions onto the pitch at Parkhead.
And that included a guide dog, led by Hoops and SPFA Player of the Year Daizen Maeda.
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The Labrador puppy was there as part of the club's tie-in with Guide Dog Scotland to celebrate inclusion and accessibility.
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