Classic commentary is revived as Jon McLaughlin presents Celtic with Number 4
Soccer Football - Scottish Premiership - Celtic v Rangers - Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - September 3, 2022 Celtic's David Turnbull celebrates scoring their fourth goal with a teammate Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine
Back in 2018 one piece of commentary from Hugh Burns went viral.
As Moussa Dembele raced onto a long pass from Scott Brown a catchphrase was born as the former Rangers defender despaired at the positioning of Wes Foderingham.
What’s the goalie dain Tom? Was born, it featured on mugs and t-shirts. Tom is Tom Miller, the commentator that has suffered even more Demolition Derbies than James Tavernier.
Someone had to do it ?? pic.twitter.com/ymmhw14vvr
— Everything Celtic (@aboutceltic) September 3, 2022
Today’s fall guy was Jon McLaughlin, a journeyman that melted under the spotlight.
With Allan McGregor lurking on the sidelines McLaughlin’s brief reign as first choice keeper is over with the veteran a cert to be recalled on Wednesday to keep the scoreline respectable against Ajax.