Jack Aitchison and the Celtic goal he thinks of every day as return not ruled out ahead of Motherwell survival fight
dailyrecord.co.ukJack Aitchison still thinks every day about the moment he wrote his name in Celtic history books by scoring with his first ever touch in professional football against Motherwell.That was on title celebration day in 2016 and at 16 years and 71 days old Aitchison was - and still is - the Hoops’ youngest ever goalscorer.
It’s a moment which will live with him forever. But having returned to Scotland this week - ironically with Motherwell - after a spell with Barnsley and Forest Green the now 22-year-old knows a goal against Aberdeen this afternoon would be far more valuable than that strike in the 7-0 demolition of the Steelmen.With Well looking to end a winless run of 10 league games which has seen them slump level bottom of the table Aitchison wants to make an instant impact.
Just like he did at Parkhead on May 15, 2016. He recalled: “I came on and scored with my first touch and it’s hard not to think about that moment every single day!
It felt as good as having a winner’s medal. Unfortunately, I felt I never really got the chance to show what I could do after that but everything happens for a reason and who knows?
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