a United legend Despite having played for a number of teams over his career, Peter Schmeichel will always be remembered largely as an Old Trafford great.
The club’s legendary triple was achieved in 1999 with the hero goalkeeper in goal, and he is still a Red Devil now, of course.
But he clearly cheers for whichever team his son, Kasper Schmeichel, plays for. In fact, when the former Lecister City goalie went to Celtic last summer, his father became an honorary Hoops supporter as well.
Schmeichel has been really impressed with Brendan Rogers’ football team despite their recent 7-1 thrashing against Dortmund in the Champions League, and he explained to Stick to Football why.
It goes without saying that I’m a big Celtic fan right now. They attempt to essentially pull the opposition in before having one pass go through the middle and using their four really fast players up front.
“That works so well. There are just three or four passes. You know, you’re never really working your way up the squad.
“The ball is kicked up if it is not on, and it only takes three or four passes.”
Kasper, who is loving his first season wearing the green and white jersey, has had a fantastic career thus far. His greatest achievement was helping Lecister City win the Premier League in 2016.
Former Celtic player Roy Keane, who spent the final half of his career there in 2006, believes the move went well.
“I think Celtic is a wise choice. Is he enjoying life at Celtic? He fits in pretty well with it.”
Schmeichel was forced to grin, shake his head, and explain why his son and the club are a match made in heaven.
It’s flawless. It’s flawless. With the manager he is familiar with and the environment there, Celtic is just a huge, huge club.
“The squad they have is incredible; you are more aware of it than I am. Now that he is back in the Champions League, it was a wise decision on his part.
Kasper is in a great position to add some titles to his collection by the conclusion of the season, even if Celtic are presently leading the Scottish Premier League despite their struggles in the Champions League.