Aaron Mooy

How old are you TBV? That’s a blast from the past!… he’s probably cancelled these days.

 

old mother * who likes having fun

 

You left out Rogic.

I joined the forum back when he first joined and was mercilessly bagged for yonks when I predicted what a sensation he'd be for Celtic. Happened again with Ange, then Mooy...

It's all good fun.

 

As others have said, this guy is the perfect foil for McGregor!

I absolutely love the fact that Mooy has played in the PL, WC etc and is so savvy on the pitch as a result. An absolute rock at the heart of our midfield. A really reassuring presence.

 

Aaron Mooy says he is relishing playing for Celtic on the big stage, as his side eventually prevailed 2-0 over a resilient Kilmarnock at Hampden Park to reach the final of the Viaplay Cup.

Daizen Maeda and Giorgos Giakoumakis grabbed the goals as the Hoops progressed to the final of a competition that they triumphed in last year, although Killie more than played their part in an entertaining cup tie.

Summer signing Mooy struggled to break into the Celtic team initially but he has become a vital component in the last few months and he also starred with Australia at the World Cup in Qatar.

Reflecting on reaching his first final as a Celtic player, the midfielder said: “It’s important for our club to be in these finals. That’s what is expected of us. We’re in another final and we’ve got something to look forward to but we just take it game by game




One of the reasons I came here is to compete for trophies. Celtic’s a massive club and they’ve got a massive history and they are always challenging so it’s a big plus for players looking at coming here.

“I’m really enjoying my football just now, it’s an amazing club to play for and I’m just trying to make the most of it.”

Mooy’s dangerous free-kick was eventually turned in by Maeda after a miscued clearance by Kyle Lafferty to set Celtic on their way to victory, before Giakoumakis wrapped up the points late on.

He added: “The first goal is always important. I didn’t actually see what happened, did Daizen (Maeda) put it straight in? I don’t think I get the assist but I’ll claim it anyway.

“I’m very happy. We got the job done and it was a tough match but we were resilient and got the result.

“When it’s 1-0 it’s always a bit edgy especially with all the big boys in their team, in the set pieces but I thought we handled it really well.

“It was a good atmosphere. You could hear the fans getting behind us. Pitch was a bit soft and I thought it was going to be a bit better than what it was.”

 

Wasn’t sure about him at the beginning but he’s ended up being a very smart bit of business. Proper midfielder.

 

I am the fittest 85 year old in the nursing home, the old girls love me.

 

Another with a quality wee cameo as well..

Spraying it about and bombing on..

 

I’ll say as I have since the very start, he’s been a wonderful signing.

world cup did him a lot of good too.

His game awareness and ability to create time on the ball when time doesn’t seem to exist is superb

 

Actually looked not that slow a couple of times.

 

Looked brilliant in his wee cameo. Still not convinced he's what we need in high intensity CL games, but he has been an outstanding signing domestically.

 

That might have been Maeda. I kept mixing them up

 

Shame about Arzani, was hoping he'd kick on here too

 

Yeah, I got bagged about him too but less said easiest mended.

He was looking like a superstar but his injury on debut was tragic. Only just starting to look like a player again back in the AL. He's lost his explosive speed off the mark but his ball control and passing are superb. Very dangerous player - would not be surprised to see him eventually succeed in Europe.

 

He's definitely someone who's found his mojo again.

I don't think I was initially supportive of the signing originally, but always incredibly to be proven wrong and look like an idiot.