A golden goal from Gerry Britton booked Celtic’s place in the final of the Emirates 7’s against AC Milan.
The semi-final against Liverpool had ended goal-less but 20 seconds into the five minute period for a ‘golden goal’ Britton found the net to put Celtic into the final.
The tournament started with a Celtic-AC Milan match and will finish up with another clash between the two teams.
Speaking during his Showtime Arabia programme Derek Whyte told me: “It’s very frustrating to be in the studio while the games are going on but it’s great to have made the final.
“Celtic and AC Milan have been the two best side’s in the competition and it should make for a great final.
“We’ve had great backing from the local Dubai Hoops supporters club who have been wearing the colours and who have been out in force.
“They’ve played a huge part in the event and been great.
“After the win against the Chelsea I took my son Conni over to the supporters and held him up in his Celtic babygrow.
“He was sound asleep, he’s only six days old, but it was a great moment and one that my wife Donna and I will remember forever.
“Winning the tournament would be great but the main thing is that the event has been a success.
“The players have all applied themselves well and done the club proud. The final will be a great spectacle but I’ll need to concentrate on the Premiership matches before re-joining the boys later tonight for a meal.”
