Former Celts Ryan Conroy and Michael Gardyne were on target as Dundee United drew 1-1 with Dundee at Tannadice today.
Neither player was able to break through into the Celtic first team under Gordon Strachan but have gone on to make the grade elsewhere.
In total there was seven former Celtic youth players involved at some stage with home boss Jackie McNamara relieved to see substitute Gardyne equalise in the 89th minute.
“It’s a case of mixed emotions,” the new Tannadice boss said. “We didn’t do all that well with the 10 men. It was hard but we still kept going to get the equaliser.
“I have to praise the players for that. They never gave up, we had enough chances to win but it wasn’t to be. We’re still in the running for the top-six place but we need more wins at home.”
Gary Irvine was sent off after 20 minutes with John Brown pleased by the way his side responded to that set-back.
“At the sending-off, Gary led with his elbow but he just went to win the header,” Brown claimed.
“I cannot fault the referee but I was a defender myself and when you are using your arms for leverage, there is a fine line between dangerous play.
“I thought the referee had a good game so I cannot complain about it.
“We have pegged a point and we wish it was three. After the sending-off you would probably say you would settle for a point but we got the goal and we are just disappointed we could not see it out.
“We were unlucky but it is good for the players in the dressing-room at the end that they were deflated despite being down to 10 men.”
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Add to that another 4 in the St Mirrens League Cup winning side and it was good day for former Celtic bhoys
It’s a pity these former celts have to move on