MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Luis Palma of Celtic celebrates after he scores his team's third goal during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell FC and Celtic FC at Fir Park on February 25, 2024 in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The fans have been less than impressed by the forward on and off the pitch this term.
Struggling Celtic star Luis Palma has issued a defiant message amid criticism over his early-season form.
The Honduran has been on the fringes of the Scottish Premiership champions squad so far this season and has mainly been utilised off the bench by Brendan Rodgers – but the 24-year-old was handed his first start of the season in the Premier Sports Cup clash with Falkirk. However, he failed to impress against the Scottish Championship side and was hooked after just 60 minutes before Celtic ran out 5-2 winners to reach the semi-final.
The Hoops’ support have been fair from impressed with his displays so far this season – and Palma has now taken to send a pointed message to his doubters. The wide man share a quote in Spanish to his Instagram story which translates to: “Resilience. That’s why you’re going to get ahead in life, because despite any adversity, you find the positive side and you start working forward.
The latest social media move didn’t impress punters Less time posting more time training – having previously taken to his Instagram amid the Celtic Park chiefs turning down bid towards the end of the window. But some fans are now convinced he could be heading for the exit door. One said on X after the latest cryptic post: “He’s off.” Another advised: “Less time posting, more time training.
A host of punters offered a comparison to former Rangers’ star Todd Cantwell – who was criticised for his antics online. One fan said: “He’s starting to sound like Cantwell.” Another jabbed: “He has gone full Cantwell. You never go full Cantwell.” A diehard rounded off: “Our version of Todd Cantwell. Get shot of him in January.
