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Liam Bryce

Celtic Christmas video puts Jota centre stage as star goes all in on George Michael comparison

Celtic have released their annual Christmas video - with a star turn from their very own George Michael.

On-loan winger Jota takes centre stage in the light-hearted advert as he plays up to lookalike comparisons with the Wham! singer.

As is customary, the clip features all the club's big names in various cameo roles as they gather for a Christmas dinner served by boss Ange Postecoglou.

The video also contains a nod to Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld following his sad passing aged 83 earlier in November.

Its plot follows Celtic men's and women's captains Callum McGregor and Kelly Clark delivering cards signed by Postecoglou before players and coaches gather for a meal.

Kyogo Furuhashi dishes out the presents - including a questionable jumper for his gaffer and some hair products for former Head and Shoulders poster boy Hart.

(Celtic FC)

All the while, proceedings are soundtracked by 'Auld Lang Syne'.

But the standout moment is kept for last as Jota is ordered to "gies a song" by guitarist Greg Taylor before appearing in Michael's trademark aviator sunglasses and biker jacket - backed by an intro that sounds suspiciously like the singer's hit "Faith".

The 22-year-old and his carefully constructed hairstyle have earned comparisons with the legendary late musician duing his 1980s pomp this season - and it appears he agrees with them.

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