League Cup trophy

Anthony Ralston is feeling rejuvenated as he prepares for Celtic’s hectic festive campaign, having recently celebrated the Premier Sports Cup triumph with his family. While the rest of the squad embraced the Christmas party spirit following their Hampden success, including a lively night at the darts, Ralston chose a quieter path. The 26-year-old defender skipped the late-night celebrations to attend his four-year-old daughter Mila’s nursery nativity show the next morning.

Reflecting on the experience, Ralston said, “The lads enjoyed themselves, and that’s important. But I had my wee girl’s Christmas show at 9am, so I cut my party short. Seeing her smile ear to ear when she spotted me in the front row made it all worthwhile.” Despite the personal celebrations, Ralston and his teammates were also physically drained after their grueling two-hour match, which culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure the League Cup trophy.

Reflecting on the victory, Ralston said, “The way we won didn’t matter as long as we brought the trophy home. It was about determination and pushing to the very end. Kasper Schmeichel’s incredible save and the courage of the penalty takers were crucial to our success.”