Derby goal tops the lot for Ed

CELTIC striker Odsonne Edouard has revealed his pride at sealing what he has admitted was the greatest moment of his young career.

The French striker, on loan from PSG, netted the winning goal as 10-man Celtic came twice from behind against Rangers to claim all three points.

“I’m delighted about the victory yesterday,” the striker told www.celticfc. net. “What was especially important for me is that it was my first derby, so to score the winning goal was very special, which brings me a lot of happiness, and I’m particularly happy for the team.

“I’m a striker, so any time I get a goal I’m really happy. It was a very important game and one of our biggest matches of the season, so I was thrilled to score.

“The manager told me I was going up front with Moussa. We have played together before so we’ve a good understanding, and the manager encouraged me and gave me the confidence to go in and make a difference.

“It was a quick attack, and the moment Moussa got the ball, I knew he was going to give me a perfect pass. I received the ball, dribbled past one defender and then just put it into the net. Without doubt, it’s the greatest moment of my life as a footballer. And I will remember this big moment for the rest of my career.

“The Celtic fans were exceptional – as they always are – and to be able to give them such joy is just amazing. The feeling is really special.”

Kieran Tierney revealed after the game that Edouard was one of the quietest players in the dressing room with the striker happy to savour the moment before taking the plaudits from his parents back in Paris.

“After the victory, we all celebrated together in the changing room and then later on that night I had some dinner with my friends, but I didn’t do anything too special,” he said.

“I had some friends at the game in the stadium but all my family and friends were back in Paris and watching the match on TV. I spoke to my parents, as I do after every match, and they were delighted for me and very proud.”