Celtic defender Colby Donovan's pre-match tunnel routine left Sky Sports pundits baffled before the side's 1-0 win over St Johnstone. The 20-year-old full-back was captured on camera repeatedly barging a wall with his shoulders in the McDiarmid Park tunnel ahead of the Wednesday evening kick-off.
Sky Sports Scotland's broadcast showed Donovan behind captain Callum McGregor and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone before the teams walked out. The footage was picked up by studio analyst Kris Boyd, who expressed his confusion live on air. "I'm not quite sure what Colby Donovan was doing," said the former Kilmarnock striker. "He's barging into that wall there."
What was Colby Donovan doing?
Colby Donovan was engaging in a personal warm-up ritual moments before Celtic's Premiership match on September 9. The young defender, deputising for the injured Alistair Johnston, appeared focused on preparing himself physically for the contest. His actions were a moment of private anticipation that ultimately preceded a strong team performance. The win kept Celtic's perfect start to the season intact with 18 points from six matches, a position you can track on our standings page.
How has Donovan performed for Celtic?
The boyhood Hoops fan has impressed since stepping into the starting lineup. His performances have thrust him into manager Martin O'Neill's plans as he looks to retain his spot. Donovan's commitment was evident again during the 90 minutes at McDiarmid Park, contributing to a clean sheet. The squad's current depth and form can be seen in our detailed squad overview. Celtic's defensive record remains strong, a key factor in their early-season dominance.
Who scored the winning goal?
The only goal of the game came from midfielder Mika Baur, netting his first of the new campaign. The German was set up by fellow summer signing Haissem Hassan in a move that secured three vital points. The victory was hard-fought, with Celtic also having a goal disallowed by VAR during the match. This attacking contribution adds to a potent frontline that has seen multiple players find the net this season.
What is next for Celtic?
The focus now shifts to maintaining their unbeaten run and preparing for the next fixture. The team's schedule is packed with domestic commitments as they aim to build on their perfect start. Fans can look ahead to the coming matches by checking the full fixtures list. Colby Donovan and his teammates will be back in action this weekend as they continue their Premiership campaign.
