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Matt O'Riley

Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley admits it would be "amazing" to set a new world record for treble wins.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How Celtic can land world record at Hampden and open 20-year gap to Rangers

Celtic's Liel Abada and Matt O'Riley have been nominated for the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

The 4 Young Player of the Year nominees from Celtic, Rangers and Albion Rovers

Celtic's Matt O'Riley during a photocall to promote the launch of Celtic's walking football programme in collaboration with Parkinson's UK and Glasgow Life at Toryglen Regional Football Centre.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic's O'Riley appeals for better understanding of players as people

Celtic's Matt O'Riley in action during the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Rangers at Hampden. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic midfielder in surprising Rangers admission as talk of gap branded 'harsh'

Celtic's Matt O'Riley was speaking to promote the launch of Celtic's walking football programme in collaboration with Parkinson's UK and Glasgow Life at Toryglen Regional Football Centre. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic star reveals 'one positive' behind Scottish Cup final kick-off change

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has taken on a raft of duties not normally now the preserve of one individual at top level clubs but he hands the success that has ensued from being the principal decision-maker to those working alongside him behind the scenes. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic's Postecoglou on what keeps him 'awake at night'

Referee Don Robertson came in at short notice for the injured Willie Collum.

The unlikely figure in Celtic's treble chase - and why 'ICT still have a chance'

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates with the fans after the win over Rangers.

How the Celtic players rated against Rangers at Hampden

Matt O'Riley during a Celtic training session at Lennoxtwon ahead of Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic star targets win over Rangers and big personal accolade that could follow

Borna Barisic wants Rangers to do their talking on the pitch against Celtic.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers star in 'not perfect' admission despite player of the year nomination

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou with midfielder Matt O'Riley. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic boss responds to O'Riley critics and reveals what he isn't judged on

Matt O’Riley celebrates scoring the first of his two Celtic goals in the 4-0 win over Kilmarnock. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic star wanted by major clubs amid 'serious interest' claims

Celtic continued their rampant form with a 4-1 win over Kilmarnock on Sunday.

Celtic baulk at peak performance talk - 'at a good level for long time'

O'Riley scored twice for Celtic in the 4-1 win over Kilmarnock.

Inside Celtic'S dressingroom: Unique group, friends, 'nicest man I've ever met'

Daizen Maeda heads home Celtic's 100th league goal of the season during the 4-1 win over Kilmarnock.

Celtic's Sunday stroll in Ayrshire as the boa constrictor tightens grip

Ange Postecoglou salutes the Celtic fans after the 4-1 victory over Kilmarnock.

Postecoglou: Celtic played 'best football of season' and singles out Kobayashi

Celtic's Reo Hatate went off injured against Hibs on March 18 and is out of the Old Firm match against Rangers this weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic’s likely starting XI v Rangers after Reo Hatate and Aaron Mooy updates

Aaron Mooy has been in good form for Celtic but he is out for the Hibs match.

Celtic forced into reshuffle as Hibs welcome back one injured player

Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley challenges RB Leipzig's Andre Silva during a UEFA Champions League Group F match earlier in the season.

O'Riley missing big Champions League nights as pangs of frustration persist

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou avoids being clouded by emotion by detaching himself from his players, the club's midfielder Matt O'Riley has revealed. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou's elephant DNA, all-time record and 'not really speaking' to players

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou in more serious mood on the touchline at St Mirren Park than he proved after a Cameron Carter-Vickers mishit pass late on. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'People in my inner circle think I'm funny' - Celtic's Postecoglou on GIF

Malik Tillman scored in Rangers' comprehensive 3-0 win over Hearts. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Rangers boss addresses Tillman future as Bayern Munich loan star show quality

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and Rangers counterpart Michael Beale watch on during the 2-2 draw at Ibrox. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Old Firm draw highlighted Celtic and Rangers' midfield issues

Former Hibs striker David Zitelli applauds the crowd before last night's match against Celtic at Easter Road  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

O'Riley drought, return of lost Hibs hero and in praise of Ryan Porteous

Matt O'Riley trains with Celtic ahead of the Christmas Eve fixture against St Johnstone. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

O'Riley admits his Celtic form must improve to earn Denmark call-up

Matt O'Riley and his Celtic team-mates hold a commanding lead at the top of the cinch Premiership.

Celtic's O'Riley plans visit to Garage to repay his father

The Celtic players celebrate in front of their fans after finally breaking the deadlock against Aberdeen.

How the Celtic players rated against Aberdeen

Celtic target Gue-Sung Cho has admitted he is keen to move to European football. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Celtic transfer latest: Target's hint, giants eye star, battle for playmaker

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is keen to add to his squad in January. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Ange Postecoglou delivers Celtic transfer ambition for January

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou will look to add to his squad in January. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

The 4 areas where Celtic could strengthen in January window

Celtic Matt O'Riley has been left out of the Denmark World Cup squad. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

O'Riley discovers World Cup fate as Denmark name final squad for Qatar

Reo Hatate was the star of the show for Celtic against Ross County.

How the Celtic players rated against Ross County

Malky Mackay's Ross County team took the lead against Celtic via a controversial penalty.

Celtic VAR decision prompts debate from Ross County manager Mackay

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou takes the acclaim of the Celtic fans after the 2-1 win over Ross County.

Postecoglou says VAR comments are disservice to his Celtic players

Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart is beaten as Marco Asensio puts Real Madrid three goals ahead at the Bernabeu. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Celtic vexed by Madrid penalties: 'What's he to do? Chop his arms off?'

Matt O'Riley has started Celtic's last eight matches.

O'Riley: I still think there's a chance for me of making World Cup

Rangers substitute Peter Van Vossen misses an open goal at Celtic Park in November 1996.

Celtic-Shakhtar Reaction: Danylo Sikan miss - worse than Peter van Vossen?

Motherwell's Blair Spittal and Celtic's Matt O'Riley during a Premier Sports Cup match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park, on October 19, 2022, in Motherwell, Scotland.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic reaction: Blimey O'Riley, does Ange really need more players

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is preparing his Celtic team to face Motherwell.

Postecoglou reveals Celtic transfer window plans 'well under way'

Matt O'Riley has attracted interest from English clubs.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic star Matt O'Riley watched by struggling Premier League side

The Celtic players trudge off after the 2-0 home defeat by RB Leipzig.

Celtic’s ghastly campaign isn’t a system failure - it's far more straightforward

Celtic's Matt O'Riley, left, may be asked to deputise for the injured Callum McGregor, right, against RB Leipzig.

'I feel good about it': O'Riley ready to step into breach once again

Matt O'Riley could be deployed in a deeper midfield role once again.

O'Riley may be deployed in new Celtic role once again

Celtic fell to a 3-1 defeat in Germany to RB Leipzig. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Celtic's concerning European clean sheet stat but Postecoglou should double down

John Lundstram and Matt O'Riley in action during a cinch Premiersip match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park, on September 03, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

O'Riley hopes he's done enough to reach Qatar

Matt O'Riley during a Celtic training session at Lennoxtown, on September 30, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

O'Riley warned 'not to fall into a trap' amid intensifying transfer speculation

Matt O'Riley impressed against Real Madrid.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Why bargain Celtic star is attracting Premier League interest

Celtic's Matt O'Riley and Jota are amongst the most creative in Scotland.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

The Premiership's 10 most creative players revealed - surprise inclusions

Celtic players walk off the field after the 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk at the Marshall Jozef Pilsudski's Municipal Stadium of Legia Warsaw. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Celtic player ratings: 'Left looking silly', 'ineffective by his own standards'

Celtic's Matt O'Riley challenges Eden Hazard of Real Madrid during the Champions League match at Parkhead on Tuesday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic's O'Riley 'annoyed' with Madrid scoreline: 'We proved we can beat them'

Matt O'Riley is ready to make his Champions League bow when Celtic play Real Madrid.

We have got a star on our badge as well you know, says O'Riley

Matt O'Riley and Carl Starfelt celebrate Jota making it 2-0 to Celtic against Rangers.

How pendulum has swung firmly back to Celtic after rout of Rangers

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates with fellow hat-trick hero Liel Abada after scoring the opener in the 9-0 rout of Dundee United at Tannadice. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic out of this world but Dundee Utd out of their minds in Tannadice tanking

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates scoring his second in the rout of Dundee United. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic player ratings: Several stand-outs in 9-0 rout

Celtic players celebrate their second goal in their 2-0 win over Hearts. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

How the Celtic players rated in win over Hearts

Matt O'Riley congratulates his close friend Moritz Jenz after the German centre-back's second goal in two Celtic outings. The tally from goals from this area of the side is now four from three league games but the 21-year-old midfielder believes there could be even more to come from this area for the Scottish champions. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

O’Riley reveals tactical ploy that can add yet more Celtic goal threats

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