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Colby Donovan expresses excitement after Champions League match for Celtic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Colby Donovan expresses excitement after Champions League match for Celtic

Summary

Colby Donovan spoke to the media following Celtic's first leg match against LASK in the UEFA Champions League play-offs on August 19, 2026. The 19-year-old defender celebrated alongside his teammate Camilo Duran, who scored Celtic's second goal in the match. Donovan, who stepped in for the injured Alistair Johnston, shared his emotional connection to the Champions League anthem and the significance of representing Celtic. This performance could solidify his role as a regular starter as the team navigates the absence of Johnston.

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•Celtic faced LASK in the Champions League play-offs on August 19.
•Colby Donovan scored after being promoted to the first team due to an injury.
•He expressed joy at playing in front of supportive fans.
•Celtic fan media access continues to be restricted post-match.
•The next fixture for Celtic may further test Donovan's starting position.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — “I’m loving it man, I’m loving it,” Colby Donovan

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Colby Donovan wasn’t available for Celtic’s penultimate Scottish Premiership fixture away to Motherwell back in May…Colby Donovan and the Celtic Roar at Fir Park. Photographs by Vagelis Georgari...
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