Celtic’s Arne Engels Delivers Verdict on Penalty-Gate and Sends Warning to Rivals
In the aftermath of Celtic’s thrilling Premier Sports Cup final victory over Rangers, the football world has been abuzz with controversy surrounding the non-award of a penalty to Rangers in extra time. However, Celtic midfielder Arne Engels has refused to be drawn into the debate, instead choosing to focus on his team’s triumph and the mentality that drives them to succeed.
A Winning Mentality
Engels, who set up one of Celtic’s goals in the final and scored a penalty in the shootout, has been an integral part of the Hoops’ success this season. The Belgian midfielder’s attitude and dedication to the cause have been exemplary, and he embodies the winning mentality that pervades the Celtic dressing room.
“I had a great time at the darts with the boys,” Engels said, referring to the team’s recent outing to the PDC World Championships. “It was a bit of a team-building trip, and we enjoyed it. It’s been a really nice week. Everyone really enjoyed winning the cup.”
Moving On from Penalty-Gate
While the controversy surrounding the non-award of a penalty to Rangers continues to simmer, Engels has made it clear that Celtic are focused on moving forward and securing more silverware.
“I’m not aware of everything that’s been said, but last Sunday we showed that we’re a really good team who can perform in the big games,” Engels said. “We deserved to win it, and that’s why we were on the podium. That’s all that matters.”
A Warning to Rivals
Engels also sent a warning to Celtic’s rivals, stating that the Hoops are ready to come back stronger than ever in the second half of the season.
“If Rangers had got a penalty and scored, we could still have come back and won the game, 100 percent,” Engels said. “We’ve already shown a few times that we can come back. We won the cup, which is the most important thing. I don’t want to talk about anything else. We’ve shown that we have such a strong squad who performs on the big occasions.”
The Celtic Mindset
Engels’ comments offer a glimpse into the mindset of the Celtic players, who are driven by a desire to succeed and a refusal to accept anything less than victory.
“It’s a case of winning one trophy and it’s on to the next one,” Engels said. “That’s our mentality here. Nobody at this club really cares about what other people say about us. We only look at ourselves. We know what goals we have for the rest of the season, and that’s what we’re working towards.”
Conclusion
As Celtic prepare to return to Premiership action against Dundee United on Sunday, Engels’ comments serve as a reminder of the team’s winning mentality and their determination to secure more silverware. With their sights firmly set on the next challenge, Celtic are ready to move on from the controversy of the Premier Sports Cup final and focus on what really matters – winning.
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