Kasper Hogh, Celtic’s £11 million summer signing, just got his first taste of a European night at Celtic Park this week, and the TNT Sports cameras caught him doing something you almost never see from a pro player. Before the club’s 3-0 victory over LASK in the first leg of their Champions League play-off, Hogh was seen soaking up the iconic atmosphere, and honestly, the man couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.
The Danish forward started through the middle in that huge Champions League qualifier. Even though he didn’t add to his early goals tally for the Hoops, it was his reaction before kick-off that truly told the story. Footage from TNT Sports showed Hogh absolutely mesmerized by the Champions League anthem blasting through Celtic Park. Instead of the usual stoic, focused game face, the 25-year-old was beaming, gazing around the stadium and taking in every bit of the Celtic support. Coach Martin O’Neill already called Hogh a “character” since his move from Bodo/Glimt, and his personality is clearly making him a quick fan favorite.
Now, it’s not like European football is new territory for Hogh. He’s been there, done that. Just last season, he bagged five goals as Bodo/Glimt made it all the way to the last 16 of the Champions League. Plus, he was a joint-top goalscorer in the 2024/25 Europa League when the Norwegian champions stormed to the semi-finals. But his pure joy and wide-eyed wonder on Wednesday? That suggested experiencing a Champions League night at Celtic Park, from the home dressing room, was something entirely different.
This was just the first leg of their Champions League play-off. If Hogh’s unbridled excitement and pure joy on Wednesday tell us anything, it’s that this man is absolutely ready to leave it all out there for Celtic. You love to see it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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