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Josh McCafferty

Real reason Odin Thiago Holm snubbed Celtic trophy lift revealed

Odin Thiago Holm didn't lift the Scottish Premiership trophy last season because he didn't feel as though he contributed enough to Celtic's campaign.  

The 22-year-old joined the Parkhead outfit from Norwegian top-flight side Valerenga in the summer of 2023, becoming Brendan Rodgers' first signing since returning to the club. 

Holm made five appearances last season, scoring once. 


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On trophy day against St Mirren when Celtic got their hands on the title, Holm refused to lift it aloft, taking a muted approach to the celebrations. 

He has since revealed why: "Of course, I felt like I wanted to contribute more to the trophies, so I didn't feel like I could celebrate as much as the other players who played," said the midfielder [Record]. 

"It's still really fun to be part of, but I didn't feel like I earned lifting the trophy because I didn't contribute enough."

Holm is currently on loan at Los Angeles FC in the MLS: "Odin needs to do more," said Brendan Rodgers of the midfielder last year. 

"There’s something there. It’s just running more. You have to run. Talent is not just enough. You can play in teams, but not in our team."

The youngster is due back at Celtic at the end of the calendar year, in tandem with the close of the US season. 

His LAFC team currently sit fifth in the MLS' Western Conference 11 games into the campaign. 

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