Kieran Tierney shines in Celtic's Scottish Premiership opener against Dundee
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Celtic began their title defense in the Scottish Premiership with a victory over Dundee. Kieran Tierney played a crucial role, providing the assist for Benjamin Nygren's winning goal. Despite Dundee applying pressure, Tierney's performance was highlighted by his shots on target and chance creation. Manager Martin O'Neill praised Tierney and emphasized the need for squad depth in the left-back position. Reports suggest Osasuna has shown interest in Tierney, but Celtic is expected to retain him.
- •Celtic triumphed over Dundee in their season opener.
- •Kieran Tierney assisted the only goal scored by Benjamin Nygren.
- •Tierney was noted for his attacking contributions and defensive reliability.
- •Celtic's manager expressed the importance of squad depth at left-back.
- •Interest from Osasuna in Tierney was reported but likely to be rejected.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins
- 10:18 PMBBC Sport — Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins
"BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.
"BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:22 PMTierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins
BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 10:18 PMTierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins
BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLS•Aug 3, 2026, 10:52 PMMLS announces Larry Berg as next commissioner, replacing Don Garber in 2027
LaLiga•Aug 3, 2026, 10:52 PMSources: Madrid offer Viní Jr. €22M a year deal- Copa Libertadores•Aug 3, 2026, 10:24 PMWorld Cup star Vozinha finally lands in Chile to join Colo Colo
Soccer•Aug 3, 2026, 10:20 PMNygren header hands Celtic all three points in title defence opener- Champions League•Aug 3, 2026, 10:17 PMFormer Sir Alex Ferguson assistant at Manchester United joins son at League One side
Soccer•Aug 3, 2026, 10:04 PMPapers: Turkish side eyeing shock Rashford move
