Seven years ago, Moussa Dembélé immortalised himself in the annals of Celtic’s storied history.
Celtic’s Moussa Dembele celebrates scoring their fourth goal and completing his hat-trick
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As Brendan Rodgers took the helm for his first Glasgow derby, Dembélé, then a young talent, thrust into the spotlight due to injuries in the forward line and seized the opportunity in spectacular fashion.
The striker netted an unforgettable hat-trick that is still the topic of many a Celtic fan’s conversation today. It’s hard to believe that this match was 7 years ago!
Reflecting on that memorable 5-1 victory over their fiercest rivals, Dembélé remarked on the match’s anniversary that will be forever etched in his memory.
Taking to X, formally Twitter, the French striker posted:
Dembelition birthday 🎂🎉 @dembelition
The derby of derbys 🙌🏾
Celtic FC 5-1 Rangers
A complete demolition forever in my memory 🟢⚪️ @CelticFC #Invincibles #Unbeatable #GlasgowDerby #Dembelition https://t.co/EEX58LPx4W— Moussa Dembélé (@MDembele_10) September 10, 2023
Fast forward seven years, and Brendan Rodgers continues to taste success in Glasgow derbies. Just last weekend, he celebrated a triumphant return to the Celtic managerial role with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Ibrox. The victory, sealed by a sublime Kyogo finish, has given Celtic a crucial three-point cushion over their arch-rivals.
