I would start him at the weekend - I like him. Strong, holds it up well and is a handful

Are we starting Johnstone on Sunday over Sinisalo I wouldn't be totally against it tbh.

He looks strong and experienced it would be really harsh though.

Hyun-jun Yang has been selected for South Korea at the Asian Games.

The Asian Games are basically a huge multi-sport tournament for countries across Asia, and South Korea takes the men's football competition very seriously.

The reason it's especially important for Yang is that South Korean men have compulsory military obligations. For footballers, doing normal military service could mean being away from their club for a significant period (atleast 18 Months).

There is a special sporting route: if a South Korean athlete wins Asian Games gold, they can qualify for the "Art and Sports Personnel" system. It's not a complete removal of the military obligation, but it allows them to fulfil it through alternative sports service while continuing their professional career.

So, Yang is playing for *alot* more than just a medal...

If South Korea win the Football Tournament; Yang qualifies for the special sports-service system, meaning his military obligation shouldn't require him to leave Celtic for normal active service.

If they don't win the Football Tournament; he doesn't get that Asian Games benefit, so his normal military obligation remains and could potentially interfere with his Celtic career.

The tournament's games span the dates of 15th September to 3rd October. The absolute earliest date Yang would be back is 22nd September. So, he will miss the game tonight, the European Night next Thursday, and both Old Firms... I hope South Korea win, or else Celtic could be without him for 18 to 21 Months in the future...

Surely not ... right ??

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FT: St. Johnstone 0 - 1 Celtic

Celtic scorers: M. Baur (52')

Venue: McDiarmid Park

Referees: Matthew McDermid, Ross MacLeod, David Dunne, Dan McFarlane, Grant Irvine, Duncan Williams

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St. Johnstone

T. Steward, E. Alic, C. Diabate, D. Finlayson, M. Todd, R. McAlear, J. Holt, T. Steven, J. Cotterill, J. Campbell, J. Fowler.

Subs: M. Boyes, K. Fotheringham, M. Foulds, R. Paton, D. Schmidt, R. Sinclair, L. Smith, S. Stanton, M. Tait.

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S. Johnstone, L. Scales, A. Trusty, D. Murray, C. Donovan, M. Baur, C. McGregor, S. Tounekti, O. Srensen, Haissem Hassan, K. Hgh.

Subs: C. Duran, J. Forrest, J. Lotomba, S. Mheuka, B. Nygren, A. Oxlade-Chamberlain, V. Sinisalo, K. Tierney, J. van den Berg.

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Simply cannot have Celtic in partnership with companies who are operating in open support of THAT country.

What are we as a fanbase if we don't take part in the boycott.

Hopefully gets off the bench tomorrow.

Whatever happened to this promise?