Patrick Roberts made a memorable return to the Etihad Stadium by opening the scoring as Celtic drew 1-1 at Manchester City to conclude Champions League Group C
It was a signature effort from the loan bhoy, cutting in off the right flank, all on his left foot then burying his shot into the net from 15 yards out.
When he joined Celtic on loan he probably dared to dream of that moment but wrote it off as highly unlikely.
Roberts was one of many Celtic players to shine on the night with Brendan Rodgers team unrecognisable from the side that started the competition with a 7-0 hiding from Barcelona.
Towards the end of the first half Roberts should have had a penalty when he was dragged back attempting another run in off the flank, incredibly the additional assistant failed to flat with Mikael Lustig booked for his protest.
In the end a 1-1 draw was a fair reflection on the night with Celtic picking up their third draw from a section that many predicted they would finish pointless from;.
How about that?! @ManCity loanee @patrick7roberts returns to the Etihad to haunt Pep’s side. ???? #UCL #CityvCeltic https://t.co/f9UsMwi155
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) December 6, 2016
PEP: (on Patrick Roberts) We know his quality, he worked really hard and defended well and I’m so happy for him. #mcfc
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 6, 2016
patrick roberts you are my world
— paul (@paulyxg_) December 6, 2016
@videocelts @patrick7roberts He might be Man City’s player but he’s our bhoy. Paddy, stay and become a legend. #celtic
— George Paterson (@gfpaterson) December 6, 2016
@videocelts @patrick7roberts great player. Think another season at Celtic under Rodgers in champions league would do him good
— Joe (@celticjoe86) December 6, 2016
@videocelts @patrick7roberts after that performance tonight we may not be able to keep him….KT will be distraught!!!!!HH.
— Jason Dobson (@jason_dobson) December 6, 2016
Patrick Roberts goal was lovely to watch best way to impress your parent club is by scoring a goal like that against them #UCL #cityvceltic
— George Horncastle (@GeorgeGurkz) December 6, 2016
Patrick Roberts thinks he’s messi init lol even got his boots on. What a guy
— The Real MP (@MrMphz) December 6, 2016