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06 Sept 2025

Celtic remember Private Seán Rooney at Celtic Park

Celtic carried a photo of Private Rooney before the game on their scoreboards with a message saying "Private Seán Rooney, Your duty is done. Rest in peace."

Celtic remember Private Seán Rooney at Celtic Park

Private Seán Rooney remembered at Celtic Park on Christmas Eve

Celtic FC paid tribute to Private Seán Rooney at their fixture against St Johnstone on Christmas Eve.

The 24-year-old soldier, who was a Celtic supporter, was killed in Lebanon while carrying out UN peacekeeping duties and was buried in Newtowncunningham on Thursday. Celtic carried a photo of Private Rooney dressed in the club colours before the game on their scoreboards with a message saying "Private Seán Rooney, Your duty is done. Rest in peace."

Reo Hatate scored a double from right-back as Celtic consolidated top spot in the Scottish Premiership with a 4-1 victory. Kyogo Furuhashi also netted twice as the Hoops restored their nine-point lead over Rangers at the summit.

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