Celtic played out a 1-1 draw against Parkhead legend Scott Brown’s Ayr United in their first friendly match of the season.
A different looking Hoops teams to what fans are used to took the field, with stars who have or currently are on international not involved. It allowed boss Brendan Rodgers to hand opportunities to the likes of Josh Dede, Maik Nawrocki, Yuki Kobayashi and Odin Thiago Holm amongst several others.
It was the latter who won a penalty after a Ben Dempsey foul, with Kyogo stepping up to score. Lenny Agbaire had replaced Nawrocki in defence after the Polish centre-back pulled up with injury in another blow for him. His replacement was caught in possession and brought down his man in a recovery attempt. Anton Dowds stepped up to keep things level at the break.
10 changes at the interval brought a youthful look to Rodgers’ Celtic team, but it was a first-team campaigner from last term in Yang who missed a clear chance after a Bosun Lawal pass. Oh - linked with a move to Genk - glanced a header wide while Mitchell Frame tried his luck from range.
Substitute goalkeeper Josh Clarke made an impressive save from Frankie Musonda that ensured a draw played out between the Championship side and what was a largely inexperienced Hoops team, or one filled with fringe stars. Here’s how we rated the Celtic players at Somerset Park.
13. Tobi Oluwayemi - 3/10
Got 20 minutes before Josh Clarke had a shot between the sticks. Not much time to make a mark. | Getty Images
14. Hyun-jun Yang - 5/10
Perhaps should have scored after being played in by Lawal. Good combination play with Kwon but lacking decisive touch, which is partly to be expected at this stage in the summer. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
15. Oh Hyeon-gyu - 5/10
Subject of a £4m bid from Genk. Glanced a header wide and didn't have much else to go on. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
16. Kwon Hyeok-kyu - 6/10
First appearance in Hoops since a loan at St Mirren. Nice link-up with Yang and looked composed on the ball. Better for his time at the Buddies even on this short showing. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group