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Liam Bryce

The Anthony Ralston moment Celtic fans are loving as Charlie Adam sent tumbling

Anthony Ralston can do no wrong in the eyes of Celtic fans these days.

It's a remarkable turnaround for the right-back, who was so for out of the picture not too long ago that even the pedestrian Jonjoe Kenny was considered a better option.

But ever since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou, the 22-year-old has grabbed his opportunity and simply refuses to let go.

Goals, assists and a relentless drive over 90 minutes have epitomised Ralston 's season so far and it's earned him a new deal to boot.

He again starred during Sunday's win over Dundee, delivering a pinpoint cross for Jota to turn home Celtic's third of the afternoon.

But it was a duel with Charlie Adam in the seconds prior to the assist that's gaining social media traction.

Ralston goes shoulder to shoulder with the former Rangers midfielder and quite decisively comes off better.

(Celtic TV)

The clash sends Adam tumbling to the deck, much to the delight of the away support.

Supporters on social media were equally as thrilled.

One said: "Charlie Adam reminded me of a salmon trying to leap up the water with that attempt to stop Ralston."

Another added: "Seeing Charlie Adam flying through the air, and landing with a thud, before Ralston’s cross for the third was a thing of beauty"

A third said: "Just watching Ralston absolutely body Charlie Adam leading to the 3rd goal is a thing of beauty."

(Celtic TV)

And another said: "Dunno what I enjoyed more, Jota's goal or Charlie Adam bouncing off Ralston."

The moment didn't escape the attention of Adam's punditry pal Tam McManus, either.

The former Hibs star joked on PLZ Soccer : "Charlie's probably at the gym the next couple of days because big Ralston rag-dolled him, let's be honest.

"I was going to text him after the game and I went, they've just been pumped - it's not the right time.

"I'll speak to him on Wednesday. He did bounce off big Ralston and Charlie's a big lad as well, quite a strong boy."

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