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Mark Pirie

Odsonne Edouard fires back at 'angry' Celtic fans as he shrugs off Parkhead attitude question

Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard has brushed off criticism of his final days at Celtic insisting "angry fans" questioned his desire.

The Frenchman enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at Celtic Park before brining the curtain down on his Scottish Premiership spell in the summer.

Despite an overall successful spell in Scotland, 23-year-old was subject to questions over his attitude and effort in his final campaign at Parkhead.

Many thought that he had wanted a move in the summer of 2020, and that led to a dip in form when he remained at Celtic.

Former boss Neil Lennon is among the main detractors, stating he had "made if clear" that he wanted to leave the club and publicly questioned his attitude.

Lennon stated: "You could tell in the preseason when he went to France that his body language wasn't with us."

Odsonne Edouard during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace (Offside via Getty Images)

The instant impact at Selhurst Park, netting three goals in seven goals in the English Premier League, has only added to the frustration of some fans.

However, Edouard was quick to point out that he finished as top scorer at the club despite a nightmare campaign last term.

When asked by talkSPORT host Jim White if he has lost his desire to play for Celtic, he said: "No, this is not true.

"I think the fans said this because all the team played bad last season.

"We didn't win the title so they were angry.

"Personally, I always give 100 per cent for the team and 100 per cent on the field."

White then pushed Edouard on if moving to England was a step up from life in Glasgow's east end.

He responded: "Yeah, it was a great opportunity for me.

"I think it was a good moment for me to change and start a new chapter of my life, and I took it."

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