The most beautiful, brilliant place to be on a night like this

Mick McCarthy left viewers in do doubt where his heart lies as the clock ticked down to kick off time for Celtic’s clash with RB Leipzig.

The former Wolves, Ipswich, Sunderland and Ireland boss has experienced every aspect of English football but knows that there is no place like Celtic Park on a big European night.

Working for Virgin Media Sport in Dublin the cameras switched to the dressing room area as the clock ticked down to kick off time.

The most beautiful, brilliant place to be on a night like this.

Mick McCarthy on how brilliant it is to play at Celtic Park on a European nightpic.twitter.com/K2dpRCEjkl

— Republic Of Trebles (@the_eriugena) November 8, 2018

To be honest Celtic Park has proved to be more inspiring to visitors in recent times but last night the European magic was back.

The team and fans interacted perfectly as Brendan Rodgers’ side maintained their recent strong form to win 2-1.

A win in Rosenborg later this month will set up another thriller as RB Salzburg come to town on Matchday 6.